Recordall® Industrial Meters
Nutating Disc Meter, Bronze and Thermoplastic
DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter Recordall (RCDL) positive displacement meters
are one of the most cost effective methods in metering industrial
fluids. The RCDL meter has a simple, efficient design for high
accuracy and repeatability over the entire meter flow range.
Available in five sizes, 1/2…2 in. for flows up to 170 gpm, these
meters are extremely rugged and reliable. Maintenance is seldom
required, but if necessary, takes only a few minutes. All parts
are designed and built of materials that meet your application
requirements and provide an enduring and a trouble-free,
precision flow meter.
To complement the RCDL meter line, Badger Meter offers
a complete line of accessories that includes totalizers,
electromechanical and electronic transmitters, rate of flow
indicators and batch/process controllers.
OPERATION
The metering principle, known as positive displacement, is based
on the continuous filling and discharging of the measuring
chamber. Controlled clearances between the disc and the chamber
provide precise measurement of each volume cycle. As the disc
nutates, the center spindle rotates a magnet. The movement of the
magnet is sensed through the meter wall by a follower magnet or
by various sensors. Each revolution of the magnet is equivalent to a
fixed volume of fluid, which is converted to any engineering unit of
measure for totalization, indication or process control.
FEATURES
• Wide flow range
• Rugged bronze or thermoplastic housing
• Models 25 and 70—Bronze: 250° F option
• Easily maintained without removing from line
• Durable components for minimal maintenance
• Wide range of compatible accessories
Liquid flowing through the meter chamber (A) causes a disc (B) to
nutate or wobble. This motion, in turn, results in the rotation of a
spindle (C) and drive magnet (D). Rotation is transmitted through
the wall of the meter to a second magnet (E) or varied style of
sensor pickup.
LEADFREE MODELS AVAILABLE
The Recordall Disc Series meters meet or exceed the most
recent revision of AWWA Standard C700 and are available in a
lead-free bronze alloy. The meters comply with the lead-free
provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act, are certified to NSF/ANSI
Standards 61 and 372 and carry the NSF-61 mark on the housing.
All components of the lead-free bronze alloy meter (housing,
measuring element, seals, and so on) comprise the certified system.
IDM-DS-00113-EN-06 (April 2017)
PERFORMANCE
• Accuracy: ± 1.5%
• Repeatability: ± 0.5%
• Max. Operating Pressure: 150 psi
• Maximum Operating Temperature:
Plastic housing: 100° F
Bronze housing: 120° F
Product Data Sheet
Recordall® Industrial Meters, Nutating Disc Meter, Bronze and Thermoplastic
Models 25, 35 & 70
Models 120 & 170
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions in Inches without Register Flow Rate in Gallons
Meter Model Meter Size
Housing
MaterialA Meter LengthB Centerline to Base
Meter
Length with
Conn.
Cold Liquids
32…120° F
Chemicals & Oils
32…250° F (BZ)
32…100° F (PL)
M25 5/8 in. BZ or PL 7-1/2 in. 1-3/8 in. 12-7/16 in. 1/2…25 gpm 1…25 gpm 5 lb
M25 3/4 in. BZ or PL 7-1/2 in. 1-3/8 in. 12-5/8 in. 1/2… 30 gpm 1…30 gpm 5 lb
M35 3/4 in. BZ 9 in. 1-3/4 in. 14-1/8 in. 3/4… 35 gpm N/A 6 lb
M40 1 in. PL 10-3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 16-3/16 in. 3/4… 50 gpm N/A 5 lb
M70 1 in. BZ 10-3/4 in. 2-1/4 in. 16-5/8 in. 1…70 gpm 5…70 gpm 12 lb
M120 1-1/2 in. BZ 12-5/8 in. 2-5/8 in. 19-3/4 in. 2…120 gpm *See Note 20 lb
M170 2 in. BZ 15-1/4 in. 3-3/8 in. 22-7/8 in. 2…170 gpm N/A 30 lb
BZ = Bronze; PL = Plastic
NPT connection set assemblies available.
N/A = Not available in high temperature/chemical option.
*Note: Available for chemicals or fluids not to exceed 110° F (43° C)
Height Dimensions in Inches with Register and Accessories
Meter Size
With Non
Resettable Register
With Transmitter
With MS-ER1
Transmitter
With ECA
Transmitter
With 258 Register
With Series 76
Register
5/8 in. & 5/8 x 3/4 in. 5-3/4 in. 7-3/8 in. 11-1/4 in. 9-3/8 in. 8 in. 15-1/4 in.
3/4 in. 6-1/8 in. 7-3/4 in. 11-5/8 in. 9-3/8 in. 8-3/8 in. 15-5/8 in.
1 in. 7-1/2 in. 9-1/8 in. 13 in. 11-3/16 in. 9-3/4 in. 17 in.
1-1/2 in. 9-1/8 in. 10-3/8 in. 14-1/4 in. 12-3/4 in. 11 in. 18-1/4 in.
2 in. 10-3/4 in. 12-1/4 in. 16-1/8 in. 14-3/8 in. 12-7/8 in. 20-1/8 in.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Housing BZ or PL BZ: 250° F, PL: 100° F
Chamber Noryl LCP
Disc SAN LCP
Crossbar Nylon Ultem
Magnetic Assembly Nylon Ultem
Chamber Retainer Polyethylene Metal Clip
Screen Polypropylene None
Cold Liquid Units High Temp. and/or Chemical Units Models 25 & 70
Approx.
Weight
PRESSURE LOSS CHART
Rate of Flow in Gallons Per Minute
Control. Manage. Optimize.
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product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding
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