
M-Series® M2000
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter ModMAG® M2000 is the result of years of
research and field use of electromagnetic flow meter technology.
Based on Faraday’s law of induction, these meters can measure
water, wastewater, water-based fluids and other liquids that meet
minimum electrical conductivity.
Designed, developed and manufactured under strict quality
standards, this meter features sophisticated, processor-based
signal conversion with accuracies of ±0.20% of rate ±1 mm/s.
The wide selection of liner and electrode materials helps ensure
maximum compatibility and minimum maintenance over a long
operating period.
OPERATION
The flow meter is a stainless steel tube lined with a non-conductive
material. Outside the tube, two DC powered electromagnetic coils
are positioned opposing each other. Perpendicular to these coils,
two electrodes are inserted into the flow tube. Energized coils
create a magnetic field across the whole diameter of the pipe.
As a conductive fluid flows through the magnetic field, a voltage
is induced across the electrodes. This voltage is proportional to
the average flow velocity of the fluid and is measured by the two
electrodes. The M2000 amplifier receives the detector’s analog
signal, amplifies that signal and converts it into digital information.
At the processor level, the signal is analyzed through a series of
sophisticated software algorithms. After separating the signal from
electrical noise, it is converted into both analog and digital signals
that are used to display rate of flow and totalization.
With no moving parts in the flow stream, there is no pressure lost.
Also, accuracy is not affected by temperature, pressure, viscosity or
density and there is practically no maintenance required.
ELECTRODES
When looking from the end of the meter into the inside bore, the
two measuring electrodes are positioned at three o’clock and nine
o’clock. M2000 mag meters have an “empty pipe detection” feature.
This is accomplished with a third electrode positioned in the meter
at twelve o’clock.
If this electrode is not covered by fluid for a minimum
five-second duration, the meter will display an “empty pipe
detection” condition, send out an error message, if desired, and
stop measuring to maintain accuracy. When the electrode again
becomes covered with fluid, the error message will disappear and
the meter will continue measuring.
As an option to using grounding rings, a grounding electrode
(fourth electrode) can be built into the meter during
manufacturing to assure proper grounding. The position of this
electrode is at six o’clock.
APPLICATION
The M2000 amplifier can be integrally mounted to the detector or
can be remote-mounted, if necessary and has many advantages
over other conventional technologies. The meter targets a variety
of applications and is well suited for the diverse water and
wastewater treatment industry. The M2000 meter can accurately
measure fluid flow—whether the fluid is water or a highly corrosive
liquid, very viscous, contains a moderate amount of solids, or
requires special handling. Today, magnetic meters are successfully
used in industries including building automation, oil and gas, food
and beverage, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater,
and chemical.
FEATURES
• Available in sizes 0.25…78 in. (6…2000 mm)
• Pulsed DC magnetic field for zero point stability
• Integral and remote signal converter availability
• Corrosion resistant liners for long life
• Measurement largely independent of flow profile
• User friendly programming procedure
• Empty pipe detection
• Power loss totalization
• Digital signal processor (32-bit)
• Non-volatile programming memory
• Rotating cover
• Calibrated in state-of-the-art facilities
• NSF listed
• CSA certified
MAG-DS-01047-EN-09 (April 2019)
Product Data Sheet

M-Series® M2000, Electromagnetic Flow Meter
SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Range 0.10…39.4 ft/s (0.03…12 m/s)
Accuracy ± 0.20% of rate ± 1 mm/s
Repeatability ± 0.1%
Power Supply AC Power Supply: 85…265V AC; Typical Power: 20V A or 15W; Maximum Power: 26V A or 20W
Analog Output 4…20 mA, 0…20 mA, 0…10 mA, 2…10 mA (programmable and scalable)
Digital Output Four total, configurable 24V DC sourcing active output (up to 2),100 mA total, 50 mA each; sinking open collector output
Digital Input Max 30V DC (programmable – positive zero return, external totalizer reset or preset batch start)
Frequency Output Scalable up to 10 kHz, open collector up to 1 kHz, solid-state relay
Misc Output High/low flow alarm (0…100% of flow), error alarm, empty pipe alarm, flow direction, preset batch alarm,
Communication RS232 Modbus RTU; RS485 Modbus RTU, HART, Profibus DP require separate daughterboards
Pulse Width Scalable up to 10 kHz, passive open collector up to 10 kHz, active switched 24V DC. Up to two outputs (forward and
Processing 32-bit DSP
Empty Pipe Detection Field tunable for optimum performance based on specific application
Excitation Frequency 1 Hz, 3.75 Hz, 7.5 Hz or 15 Hz (factory optimized to pipe diameter)
Noise Dampening Programmable 0…30 seconds
Low Flow Cut-Off Programmable 0…10% of maximum flow
Galvanic Separation 250V
Fluid Conductivity Minimum 5.0 µS/cm (minimum 20 µS/cm for demineralized water)
Fluid Temperature With Remote Amplifier: PFA, PTFE & Halar 302° F (150° C)
Ambient Temperature – 4…140° F (–20…60° C)
Relative Humidity Up to 90 percent non-condensing
Flow Direction Unidirectional or bidirectional two separate totalizers (programmable)
Totalization Programmable/resettable
Units of Measure Ounce, pound, liter, US gallon, imperial gallon, barrel, hectoliter, mega gallon, cubic meter, cubic feet, acre feet
Display 4 x 20 character display with backlight
Programming Three-button, external manual or remote
Amplifier Housing Cast aluminum, powder-coated paint
Detector Housing Standard: Carbon steel welded; Optional: 316 or 304 stainless steel
Pipe Spool Material 316 stainless steel
Flanges Standard: ANSI B16.5 Class 150 RF forged carbon steel; Optional: 300 lb forged carbon steel, 316 or 304 stainless steel
Pressure Rating Line sizes up through 24 in: In accordance with ASME B16.5 Class 150 or Flange Rating Class 300
Liner Material PFA up to 3/8 in., PTFE 1/2…24 in., soft and hard rubber from 1…54 in., Halar® from 14…40 in.
Electrode Materials Standard: Hastelloy C22; Optional: 316 stainless steel, gold/platinum plated, tantalum, platinum/rhodium
Mounting Meter mount or remote wall mount (bracket supplied)
Locations Indoor and outdoor
Meter Enclosure Classification Standard: NEMA 4X (IP66); Optional: Submersible NEMA 6P (IP67), remote amplifier required
Junction Box Enclosure
Protection
Cable Entries 1/2 in. NPT cord grip (3)
Optional Stainless Steel
Grounding Rings
NSF Listed Models with hard rubber liner, 4 in. size and larger; PTFE liner, all sizes
Token Features Data Logging (Blue token); Store/Restore (Red token); Firmware Upgrade (Black token)
Optional DC Power Supply: 10…36V DC; Typical Power: 10W; Maximum Power: 14W
Voltage sourced 24V DC isolated. Maximum loop resistance < 800 ohms.
(up to four), 30V DC max, 100 mA each; AC solid-state relay (up to 2), 48V AC, 500 mA max
24V DC supply, ADE
reverse). Pulse width programmable from 1…1000 ms or 50% duty cycle.
With Meter-Mounted Amplifier: Rubber 178° F, (80° C), PFA, PTFE & Halar 212° F (100° C)
Line sizes greater than 24 in. and through 72 in: AWWA C-207 Class D or Class E Flange Rating
For remote amplifier option: powder-coated die-cast aluminum, NEMA 4 (IP66)
Meter Size Thickness (of one ring)
Up through 10 in. 0.135 in.
12…78 in. 0.187 in.
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DIMENSIONS IN INCHES MILLIMETERS
Product Data Sheet
Meter with M2000 Amplifier
Size A B C D
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm lb kg min max min max
1/4 6 6.7 170 14.0 356 3.5 89 11.4 288 8 3.5
5/16 8 6.7 170 14.0 356 3.5 89 11.4 288 8 3.5
3/8 10 6.7 170 14.0 356 3.5 89 11.4 288 8 3.5
1/2 15 6.7 170 14.0 356 3.5 89 11.4 288 10 4.5
3/4 20 6.7 170 14.2 361 3.9 99 11.5 293 10 4.5
1 25 8.9 225 14.4 366 4.3 108 11.7 298 11 5
1-1/4 32 8.9 225 15.2 386 4.6 117 12.5 318 13 6
1-1/2 40 8.9 225 15.4 390 5.0 127 12.7 322 15.5 7
2 50 8.9 225 15.9 403 6.0 152 13.2 335 19 8.5
2-1/2 65 11.0 280 17.1 434 7.0 178 14.4 366 27.5 12.5
3 80 11.0 280 17.3 440 7.5 191 14.7 372 31 14
4 100 11.0 280 18.4 466 9.0 229 15.7 398 42 19
5 125 15.8 400 19.6 498 10.0 254 16.9 430 53 24
6 150 15.8 400 20.6 524 11.0 279 17.9 456 60.5 27.5
8 200 15.8 400 22.5 572 13.5 343 20.4 518 87 39.5
10 250 19.7 500 26.8 681 16.0 406 24.1 613 129 58.5
12 300 19.7 500 28.9 734 19.0 483 26.2 666 204 92.5
14 350 19.7 500 30.8 782 21.0 533 28.2 716 262 119
16 400 23.6 600 33.7 856 23.5 597 31.0 788 344 156
18 450 23.6 600 35.0 890 25.0 635 32.4 822 397 180
20 500 23.6 600 38.2 969 27.5 699 35.5 901 470 213
22 550 23.6 600 39.6 1005 29.5 749 36.9 937 549 249
24 600 23.6 600 42.2 1071 32.0 813 39.5 1003 617 280
28 700 23.6 600 46.2 1173 36.5 927 44.0 1118 930 422
30 750 31.5 800 48.3 1228 39.0 984 45.7 1161 1171 531
32 800 31.5 800 52.2 1325 41.4 1015 49.5 1257 1378 625
36 900 31.5 800 55.3 1405 46.0 1168 54.1 1374 1788 811
40 1000 31.5 800 60.0 1525 50.2 1230 57.4 1457 2112 958
42 1050 39.4 1000 66.0 1675 53.0 1346 63.4 1610 2339 1061
48 1200 39.4 1000 69.9 1775 59.4 1455 67.2 1707 3219 1460
54 1350 39.4 1000 75.4 1915 66.2 1681 73.0 1927 4101 1860
Meter with Junction Box for Remote M2000 Amplifier
Est. Weight with
M2000
0.06 20
0.10 36
0.15 56
0.32 127
0.57 226
0.89 353
1.5 579
2.3 904
3.6 1413
6.0 2389
9.1 3619
15 5654
23 8835
Flow Range
LPM GPM
0.02 5.3
0.03 9.5
0.04 14.9
0.09 33
0.15 59
0.24 93
0.04 152
0.06 238
1.0 373
1.6 630
2.4 955
3.8 1492
5.9 2332
32 12,723 8.4 3358
57 22,619 15.0 5971
89 35,342 23.4 9330
128 50,893 33.6 13,435
174 69,272 45.8 18,287
227 90,477 59.8 23,886
287 114,510 75.6 30,230
354 141,371 93.4 37,322
428 171,059 112.9 45,159
509 203,575 134.4 53,743
693 277,088 182.9 73,151
796 318,085 210.0 83,974
905 361,911 238.9 95,544
1146 458,043 302.4 120,923
1414 565,486 373.3 149,288
1559 623,448 411.5 164,590
2036 814,300 537.5 214,975
2577 1,030,598 680.2 272,078
For larger sizes, contact the factory.
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