This manual contains installation and operation instructions for the Badger Meter Industrial Line of Oval Gear Meters and
Registers.
Proper performance and reliability of these meters and registers depends upon installation in accordance with
these instructions.
Be sure to read all safety information beginning on page 6 and throughout this manual.
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures:
OTE:NIf there is damage to the shipping container, request the carrier to be present when unpacking the product.
Carefully open the shipping package and follow any instructions marked on the exterior. Remove all packing material and
carefully lift the product from the package.
Retain the package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.
Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts or
any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:NIf you find damage, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim
with the carrier.
A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Record the product identification numbers from the nameplate.
Model #____________________________________________
Serial Number # ____________________________________
Tag # ______________________________________________(if applicable)
DISCLAIMER
The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed safety
precautions and instructions and keep this manual for future reference.
If you have questions regarding the product or this document contact:
Badger Meter, Inc.
P.O. Box 245036
Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
Telephone: 414-355-0400, 800-876-3837
Fax: 888-371-5982
Web site: www.badgermeter.com
or call your local Badger Meter representative.
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SAFETY
Explosion and Fire Hazards
• Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in an
explosion or fire and cause serious injury.
• Be sure the fluid system is properly grounded. See your pump instruction manual for details.
• If there is static sparking or if you feel an electric shock while using the meter, stop dispensing immediately. Identify
and correct the problem before continuing.
• Provide fresh air ventilation. This will avoid the buildup of fumes from the fluid being dispensed.
• Do not smoke while dispensing flammable fluids.
• Keep the dispensing area free of debris including solvents, rags and spilled gasoline.
Meter Hazards
• Equipment misuse can cause the meter to rupture or malfunction and cause serious injury.
• This equipment is for professional use only.
• Read all instructions, tags and labels before operating the equipment.
• Use the equipment only for its intended purpose.
• Do NOT modify or alter the equipment.
• Do NOT leave equipment unattended while dispensing.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
• Do NOT exceed the maximum working pressure level of the lowest rated system component.
• Use only extensions and nozzles that are designed for use with this equipment.
• Use only fluids and solvents that are compatible with the equipment. Read all fluid and solvent
manufacturer’s warnings.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating this equipment.
• Do NOT stop or deflect leaks with hands, body, gloves or rags.
• Do NOT dispense towards any person or any part of the body.
• Do NOT place hands or fingers over the end of or into the dispense valve.
• Comply with all local, state and federal fire, electrical and safety regulations.
• Use of this product in a manner other than specified in this manual may result in impaired operation or damage
to equipment.
These meters are designed to dispense a wide range of chemicals. Consult the factory for chemical compatibility.
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METER INSTALLATION
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND HAVE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH METER
INSTALLATION. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM METER INSTALLATION.
• Install a type 60 mesh strainer or Y or basket as close to the inlet side of the meter as possible. Strainers prevent dirt
and other fluid contaminants from impeding meter performance. Strainers require periodic cleaning, as clogged
strainers also impede meter performance. Contact your local representative for specific information, per your
specific application.
Strainer
Strainer
Figure 1: Meter Installation
• Turn off any associated pumps to reduce line pressure and slowly fill the line and meter with fluid before restarting
pumps. Doing so reduces the possibility of meter damage caused by errant air pressures in the line and meter.
• Make sure all pipe conforms to the same pressure output rating as the pump.
• Make sure to apply thread sealant to all pipe threads.
• Install the meter along the meter shafts in a horizontal plane (see Figure 1).
• Check for and repair leaks upon initialization of fluid flow.
METER OPERATION
Figure 2: Operation Depiction
Fluid enters the inlet port and then passes through the metering chamber. Inside the chamber, fluid forces the internal gears
to rotate before exiting through the outlet port. Each rotation of the gears displaces a specific volume of fluid. As the gears
rotate, a magnet on each end of the gear pass a reed switch in the top-mounted register's circuit board. The reed switches
send pulses to the microprocessor in the register to change the LED display segments.
Upon initialization and continuation of fluids through the line and meter, the expected pressures per flow are:
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REGISTER OPERATION
The following describes register operation and program settings for all four Industrial Oval Gear (IOG) Series registers:
Industrial Standard (ILR 700), Industrial Pulse (ILR 710), Industrial Quadrature/Dual Pulse (ILR 720) and Industrial Analog
(ILR 730). See “"Additional Programming: Industrial Analog and Industrial Pulse (ILR 710 & ILR 730)" on page 15. The Pulse
Transmitter (ILR 740) wiring is indicated on page 21. The Pulse Transmitter (ILR 741) wiring is indicated on page 22.
The register display consists of two rows of seven-segment digits, status, unit of measures, flow rate and battery indicators.
Operating function settings and programming are provided using the TOTAL and RESET buttons.
Figure 3: Register Display and Buttons
Normal Operation
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
To enter normal operation mode: When the screen is blank after exiting programming mode or upon initial use, press either
the TOTAL or RESET button once.
Status
The status indicators are RESET and TOTAL.
Totalizers
The top row of indicators is the Batch Totalizer. This Totalizer displays the cumulative volume of flow through the meter with
six digits. The Batch Totalizer totalizes in selected units of measure.
To reset the Batch Totalizer, after 2 seconds of no flow, press and release the RESET button.
OTE:NFor the ILR 720 model only, the Batch Totalizer can be reset by a low pulse on the external reset input.
The bottom row of indicators display the Resettable Totalizer with five digits or the five least significant digits of the NonResettable Totalizer. RESET and TOTAL is indicated when the Resettable total is displayed in the five-digit lower row. Only
TOTAL is indicated when the non-Resettable total is displayed.
To toggle between the Non-Resettable totalizer and the Resettable Totalizer, press and release the TOTAL button.
To display 11-digit Non-Resettable Totalizer:
1. While the Non-Resettable total is displayed, press and hold the TOTAL button for 2 seconds.
2. The top row displays the 6 most signicant digits; the bottom row displays 5 least signicant digits.
OTE:NThe Non-Resettable Totalizer normally displays 5 least significant digits.
Flow Rate
PER MIN is displayed in conjunction with the unit of measure. All flow rates are calculated in volume unit per minute.
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Battery
The "LBat" indicator displays when the battery is approaching end of life. When the indicator is illuminated, the 2/3AA, 3.0
VDC lithium battery is drained to 10% of its total capacity and should be changed. Normal battery life is four years. "Normal"
assumes operating conditions of an ambient temperature of 25° C (77° F) and a throughput of 60,000 liters (15,850 gallons,
63,400 quarts, 126,800 pints (US)).
OTE:NA 2/3AA, 3.6 VDC battery may also be used as a replacement.
Figure 4: Low Battery Indicator
Checksum
To display the firmware checksum:
1. Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds.
2. To return to normal display, release the RESET button.
Display Scale Factor
To display the Scale Factor:
1. At the same time, press and hold the TOTA L and RESET buttons for two seconds to display the programmed
scale factor.
2. To return to the normal display, release both buttons.
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REGISTER PROGRAMMING
In programming mode only, pressing and releasing the TOTAL button advances to the next parameter on the current screen.
Pressing and releasing the RESET button changes the current flashing selection to another selection (such as “L” to “GAL”).
To enter the programming mode: Press the TOTAL button three times and then press the RESET button three times (the time
lag between pressing both buttons six times must be within two seconds).
Changing the Unit of Measure
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
Figure 5: Unit of Measure & Scale Factor Programming
1. Press and release the RESET button to change the unit of measure (L, GAL, QT, PT).
2. Press and release the TOTAL button to select desired the unit of measure (the selected unit of measure will ash).
3. When the appropriate unit of measure is selected, press the TOTAL button to advance to the
scale factor programming.
Changing the Scale Factor
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
The register collects input pulses from the oval gear meter and then determines the appropriate display output using the
scale factor. This scale factor varies depending upon the viscosity of the liquid being measured, therefore calibrating the
meter and register in the appropriate liquid will affect the scale factor. The scale factor is displayed as 5 digits (on the top row)
next to the unit of measure. The scale factor consists of 1 integer digit and 4 decimal digits (see Figure 6).
1. Press the TOTA L button to select a digit (selected digits ash). After cycling through all 5 digits of the scale factor, the
register will return to the unit of measure selection.
2. Press RESET to change the selected digit. The scale factor must fall between the values of 0.5000 and 2.0000. The
Badger Meter factory preset is set between those values at 1.0000.
3. When you are nished adjusting the unit of measure and scale factor, press and hold the TOTAL button for one
second to advance to the Pulse Rate section.
OTE:NError checking will not allow the user to advance to the next screen.
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Changing the Meter Pulse Rate
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
The meter pulse rate (screen is indicated by the “I” on the top row, on the left side) is the number of pulses per unit of measure
as detected by the register. The pulse rate varies according to the type of attached meter. The bottom row consists of the
5-digit integer value of the meter pulse rate, whereas the top row consists of the 2-digit decimal value of the meter pulse rate.
The meter pulse rate is entered in pulses per liter if the selected unit of measure is liters. The meter pulse rate is entered in
pulses per gallon if the selected unit of measure is gallons, quarts or pints.
Figure 6: Meter Pulse Rate
OTE:NThe general pulses per unit of measure data is available "PULSE CHART OF APPROXIMATE VALUES" on page 24.
1. Press the TOTA L button to select a digit (selected digits ash). Press RESET to change the selected digit. The pulse
rate can be any value between 00000.01 and 99999.99 on the top row; integer values are displayed on the bottom
row. Example: 10.45 would display .45 on the top row and 10 would be displayed on the bottom row.
2. When nished adjusting the pulse rate, press and hold the TOTAL button for one second to advance to the Register
Orientation section.
OTE:NError checking will not allow the user to advance to the next screen.
Changing the Register Orientation
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
Depending on the orientation (perpendicular or inline on the meter); this setting may need to be changed.
Directions
Inline
Perpendicular
Figure 7: Register Orientation
1. Press the RESET button to toggle between available options ( “I, for an inline-to-ow orientation and “P” for a
perpendicular-to-ow orientation).
2. When nished adjusting the register orientation, press and hold the TOTAL button for one second to advance to the
Default Display section.
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Changing the Display Mode
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
The display mode screen (indicated by a “d” on the top row, on the left side) determines the information displayed on the top
line of the register during normal operation. The display mode may be either the Totalizer screen or the Flow Rate screen.
“C,” indicates the Totalizer screen and “F” indicates the Flow Rate screen. The Totalizer screen is depicted below:
Figure 8: Default Display
1. While a letter is ashing on the display, press the RESET button to select either Totalizer or Flow Rate.
2. Upon completion of this setting, the programming of the Industrial Standard Register and the Industrial Dual Pulse
Output is complete. For ILR 710 and ILR 730 models, see additional programming parameters.
OTE:NFor ILR 710 and ILR 730 models, see "Additional Programming: Industrial Analog and Industrial Pulse (ILR 710 & ILR
730)" on page 15.
Exiting Programming Mode
(For models ILR 700, 710, 720 and 730)
To exit the programing mode: On any screen, press and hold the both the TOTAL and RESET buttons. The screen will revert
back to the programmed scale factor and then ash. Following the three ashes, the register display will be blank.
OTE:NPressing the TOTAL or RESET buttons will turn the display back on.
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Additional Programming: Industrial Analog and Industrial Pulse (ILR 710 & ILR 730)
Output Pulse Length
(For model ILR 710 only)
Indicated by a “P” on the left-hand side of the display, this screen allows the selection of the low duration of the output pulse.
• “0” for zero milliseconds (Pulse Output is disabled)
• “2” for 2 milliseconds
• “10” for 10 milliseconds
• “20” for 20 milliseconds
• “40” for 40 milliseconds
• “100” for 100 milliseconds
To advance to the next programming screen, hold the TOTA L button.
Figure 9: Output Pulse Length Screen
About Output Pulse Length: The pulse rate duration should take into account the "Pulse Rate Out" and maximum meter flow
rate, to prevent an output pulse duration greater than the required time between pulses. The Output Pulse Length should be
set to less than the value of “t.”
Per the equation:
Maximum Meter Flow Rate (in gpm or lpm)
t = ----------------------------------------------------------------- x 1000
60X Output Pulse Rate
where t = the required pulse rate in milliseconds.
The Output Pulse Rate = the programmed parameter (default = 1.00 ppl/ppg)
The Maximum Meter Flow Rate = the maximum flow rate of the meter for the application.
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Pulse Rate Out
(For model ILR 710 only)
Indicated by an “O” on the left-hand side of the display, this screen allows selection of the of pulses output per liter or per
gallon depending on unit of measure (0.01 ppl/ppg to 100 ppl/ppg).
The meter pulse rate is entered in pulses per liter if the selected unit of measure is liters. The meter pulse rate is entered in
pulses per gallon if the selected unit of measure is gallons, quarts or pints.
To advance to the next programming screen, hold the TOTA L button.
OTE:NError checking will not allow the user to advance to the next screen.
MIN
PER
Figure 10: Pulse Rate Out Screen
Analog Minimum Flow Rate
(For model ILR 730 only)
Indicated by a “L” on the left hand side of the display, this screen allows the setting of the flow rate that corresponds to the
4 mA output:
OTE:NThe minimum flow rate value must be less that the maximum flow rate value.
• Minimum 0.0 lpm/gpm
• Maximum 100.0 lpm/gpm
• Default 0.0 lpm/gpm
OTE:NError checking will not allow the user to advance to the next screen.
To advance to the next programming screen, hold the TOTA L button for one second.
MIN
PER
Figure 11: Analog Minimum Flow Rate Screen
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Analog Maximum Flow Rate
(For model ILR 730 only)
Indicated by an “H” on the left-hand side of the display, this screen allows the setting of the flow rate that corresponds to the
20 mA output:
OTE:NThe maximum flow rate value must be greater than the minimum flow rate value.
• Minimum 0.0 lpm/gpm
• Maximum 100.0 lpm/gpm
• Default 30 lpm/8 gpm
To advance to the next programming screen, hold the TOTA L button.
OTE:NError checking will not allow the user to advance to the next screen.
MIN
PER
Figure 12: Analog Maximum Flow Rate Screen
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Register Output Specications & Wiring
Pulse (Model ILR 710)
Register Wiring
External DC+: Yellow
External Ground: Brown
Pulse Output: White
DC Input: 6…24V DC; 10…20 mA
Outputs: Pulse Output with internal pull-up resistor; optional open collector output with output jumper removal; pulse
output is scalable in pulses per liter or pulses per gallon.
Figure 13: ILR 710 Wiring
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Dual Pulse (Model ILR 720)
Register Wiring
External DC+: Yellow
External Ground: Brown
Pulse Output 1: White
Pulse Output 2: Green
External Reset: Grey
DC Input: 6…24V DC; 10…20 mA
Outputs: Dual-pulse output with internal pull-up resistor; optional open collector output with output jumper removed; dual
pulse output forms a quadrature signal for direction of flow.
Inputs: External reset pulled low to reset the batch totalizer.
Figure 14: ILR 720 Wiring
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Analog (Model ILR 730)
Register Wiring
External DC+: Yellow
External Ground: Brown
Analog Output: White
DC Input: 6…24V DC; 10…20 mA
Outputs: Analog 4…20 mA output in loop powered configuration; external load of 50…250 ohms; flow rate is linear scaled
between 4 mA minimum and 20 mA maximum set points; flow rates below programmed minimum read 4 mA.
Figure 15: ILR 730 Wiring
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Pulse Transmitter (Model ILR 740)
Figure 16: ILR 740 Pulse Transmitter
Orientation: The register must be mounted as shown above (mounted in-line with the flow) with the flow going left to right
or right to left as shown on this page. The transmitter will not function if mounted perpendicular to the flow.
Transmitter Wiring
Reed switch outputs: Green and white.
Ratings:
Maximum Power:10 watts (not to exceed 10 W)
Maximum Voltage:200V DC / peak AC
Maximum Current:0.5A DC / peak AC
Outputs: Raw reed switch output with no signal conditioning.
ILR 740
Figure 17: ILR 740 Wiring
GREEN
WHITE
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Pulse Transmitter (Model ILR 741)
The meter size selector switch must be set to correspond to the size of the meter to properly detect fluid flow:
• Position 1 (top): 1/2", 3/4", 1"
• Position 2 (center): 1-1/2"
• Position 3 (bottom): 2", 3"
Meter Size
Selector Switch
Transmitter Wiring
Figure 18: ILR 741 Transmitter Switch Positions
Figure 19: ILR 741 Wiring
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Hall Eect Switch
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Figure 20: 1/4" Wiring
Rating:
Power
Supply:
Pulse
Output
Wiring:
Yellow: Hall Eect DC+
Brown: Hall Eect Ground
Green: Hall Eect Pulse Output
Reed Switch
Rating:
Power Rating: 10W:
Switching Voltage: 100V (DC or Peak AC)
Switching Current: 500 mA (DC or Peak AC)
Wiring:
Grey: Reed Switch
White: Reed Switch
Green: Hall Eect Pulse Output
Pulses Per Liter
Supply Input Range: 5…24V DC
Supply Current: 3.5 mA