The Badger Meter SDI Series impeller flow sensor offers unparalleled performance for liquid flow measurement in closed pipe
systems in an easy to install economical package. Impeller sensors offer a quick response to changes in flow rate and are well
suited to flow control and batch type applications in addition to flow monitoring. The new four-bladed impeller design is
rugged, non-fouling and does not require custom calibration.
Coupled with the proprietary patented digital detection circuit, the sensor measures flows from under 0.3 feet per second to
over 20 fps regardless of the conductivity or turbidity of the liquid. The standard frequency output produces a low impedance
square wave signal proportional to flow rate that may be transmitted up to 2000 feet without amplification. Models are
available to measure flow in one or both directions.
All SDI insert sensors are mounted on the pipe using a 1 in. tap. As with any insert sensor, a pipe saddle or weld-on fitting is
preferred over a service tee because it causes fewer disturbances to the flow.
MODELS AVAILABLE
Direct insert sensor models are installed in piping configurations that are not in service or under pressure.
Hot tap insert sensor models feature isolation valves and mounting hardware to install or remove the sensor from a pipeline
that would be difficult to shut down or drain. In a true hot tap installation the sensor is mounted in the pipe under pressure
by attaching a service saddle or weld-on fitting to the pipe and mounting the isolating valve and nipple to the threaded
connection. A hole is then cut in the wall of the pipe through the valve using a commercial tapping machine with a 1 in. size
cutter. Once the hole is cut, the tapping machine is removed and the valve is shut. Then the sensor assembly is mounted to
the isolation valve and extended into the pipeline to measure flow.
Even in new construction a hot tap sensor may be appropriate for service considerations.
The small stem diameter allows the sensor to be inserted into the pressurized pipeline by hand without the need for an
installation tool. The mounting hardware holds the sensor firmly in place at the correct depth and alignment.
ELECTRONIC OUTPUTS
Standard Frequency
Sensor output is a pulse proportional to flow. The signal is similar to all 200 Series Badger Meter impeller flow sensors and will
interface with all existing Badger Meter transmitters and monitors. The power supply to the sensor and the output signal from
the sensor are carried on the same two wires. Wire connections are made at screw terminals on removable headers inside the
NEMA 4X housing.
Analog Output
The sensor is also available with a two-wire loop powered 4…20 mA output. The analog output is produced by an on-board
micro-controller for precise, drift-free signals. The unit is programmed from a computer using Windows® based software and
an A-301 connection cable. Units may be pre-programmed at the factory or field programmed. All information is stored in
non-volatile memory in the flow sensor.
Scaled Pulse Output
The scaled pulse is produced by an on-board micro-controller for precise, accurate outputs. This option may be programmed
to produce an isolated dry contact closure scaled to any number of engineering units of measure. Sensors may be preprogrammed at the factory or field programmed using an A-301 connection cable and a Windows based software program.
All information is stored in non-volatile memory in the flow sensor. This is a four-wire option.
Bidirectional Flow, Analog Output
This option provides a programmable 4…20 mA signal proportional to flow rate and a contact closure to indicate the
direction of flow. All programming is accomplished as previously mentioned. The user can program the unit for pipe size, flow
scale and the direction of flow. This is a six-wire option.
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Bidirectional Flow, Scaled Pulse Output
This option provides the user with a choice of outputs. In one case the sensor provides an output scaled to the required
number of engineering units on one set of terminals and a contact closure to indicate the direction of flow on another. The
other choice provides two isolated scaled pulse outputs, one for each direction. Programming the output choice, pipe size,
output scale and direction of flow by the user are also accomplished by using a PC with Badger Meter software and A-301
connection cable. This option also requires six wires.
* = Combination for >180° F Service
Figure 1: SDI series direct insert ordering matrixFigure 2: SDI series hot tap ordering matrix
Display Options
All models except the standard frequency output version may also be equipped with a display. Integrated into the NEMA 4
housing, the 8 digit LCD may be programmed to show rate of flow, flow total or toggle between the two. Bidirectional models
also show flow direction.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The accuracy of flow measurement for all insert type flow measuring devices is highly dependent on proper location of the
sensor in the piping system. Irregular flow velocity profiles caused by valves, fittings and pipe bends can lead to inaccurate
overall flow rate indications even though local flow velocity measurement may be accurate. A sensor located in the pipe that
is partially full or where it can be affected by air bubbles, floating debris or sediment may not achieve full accuracy and could
be damaged.
Badger Meter impeller flow sensors are designed to operate reliably under adverse conditions, but the following
recommendations should be followed to provide maximum system accuracy.
Badger Meter
SDI Series Sensor
10 x Pipe Dia
5 x Pipe Dia
FLOW
Figure 3: Minimum recommended straight run distance
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• Choose a location along the pipe where there is straight pipe for a distance of 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe
diameters downstream of the sensor. Pipe bends, valves, other fittings, pipe enlargements and reductions or anything else
that would cause a flow disturbance should not be present in this length of pipe.
• The recommended tap location around the circumference of a horizontal pipe is on top. If trapped air or debris will
interfere, then the sensor should be located around the pipe from the top preferably not more than 45 degrees from
top dead center. The sensor should never be located at the bottom of the pipe, as sediment may collect there. Locations
off top dead center cause the impeller friction to increase, which may affect performance at low flow rates. Any
circumferential location is correct for installation in vertical pipes. Insertion depth is critical to accuracy. The algorithm
used to convert impeller motion into flow was developed through flow tests in an independent calibration laboratory.
The impeller must be located in the same position in the pipe as it was in the calibration test for the impeller frequency to
accurately describe the same liquid velocity. Detailed installation instructions on the following pages include methods for
correct insertion depth.
• Alignment of the sensor is also important. The
15 3/4 in. *
impeller shaft must be perpendicular to the
flow for accuracy. Alignment instructions are
also included on the following pages.
* Pipe Sizes for reference only. Depending on pipe material, tapping
saddle or existing hardware longer sensor length may be required.
Contact factory for more information.
Figure 4: Direct insertion sensor dimensions
4.23 in.
0.660 in.
Handtight Engagement + Wrench Makeup
Per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1993, R1992
Installation for Direct Insert Models
These instructions are for the installation of flow sensors into piping systems that are not under pressure at the time of
installation. If the line must be tapped under pressure, a hot tap style sensor must be used. See “Installation for Hot Tap
Models” on page 7 for hot tap installation instructions.
The insertion depth and alignment of the sensor are critical to the accuracy of the flow measurement. The impeller must be at
the same location in the pipe as it was during calibration. Badger Meter provides sensors with different stem lengths. Longer
stems are intended for use in larger diameter pipes and shorter stems for use in smaller pipelines. However stem length has
no affect on the operation of the sensor provided that the impeller is positioned correctly in the pipe.
Direct insert models are available in one stem length designated D1. They are intended for nominal pipe diameters from
1-1/2…10 in. However, pipe with extra thick walls, existing linings, or unusual tapping hardware may require longer length
sensors - Consult factory. For larger pipe sizes hot tap style sensors equipped with isolation valves are recommended.
The preferred method of installation is by means of a saddle with a 1in. NPT outlet. On steel pipelines a weld-on type fitting
may be substituted.
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Mounting
Adapter
Pipe Saddle
(ref)
Hex Cap
Stem Collar
Cover
Mounting
Adapter
Pipe Saddle
(ref)
Gasket
(ref)
Figure 5: Dimension B
Gasket
(ref)
Stem
1. Attach the saddle to a section of pipe that has at least 10 diameters of straight pipe
ahead and ve diameters of straight pipe behind the saddle. Drill a minimum 1-1/8 in.
B
diameter hole in the pipe.
2. Remove the sensor assembly from the mounting hardware by loosening the hex
cap over the stem collar and the cover to the mounting adapter and detaching the
assembly. Set aside taking care not to damage impeller/shaft assembly.
3. Attach the pipe thread end of the mounting adapter to the saddle or weld-o-let using
a pipe joint compound and tighten the joint. Do not apply sealing compound to the
top thread of the mounting adapter. It is sealed with an O-ring.
4. The sensor rotor assembly is to be located a xed distance from the center of the pipe.
To position the impeller at this depth, use a reference measurement for the pipe size
and schedule.
a. Look up the pipe size and schedule number in the “Customer Reference Number
Tables” on page 14 and note the Customer Reference Number (Customer Ref #)
OTE:NThe Customer Reference Number has been calculated using the
b. Next, measure from the outside wall of the pipe to the top of the installed
mounting adapter, this is dimension B in Figure 5.
c. Add this number to the reference measurement. The resulting number is
dimension C in Figure 6
Dimension C = Customer Ref # + Dimension B
d. Dimension C is the distance from the recess of the sensor tip to the bottom of the
stem collar. Insert the metal tab of a tape measure into the recess of the flow sensor
tip. Extend the tape up the stem and mark the shaft with a pencil.
e. Slide the collar along the shaft until its bottom surface is at the mark on the stem.
Tighten the cap screw on the collar. When the sensor is reassembled, this will set
the insertion depth of the sensor.
5. Attach the sensor to the mounting adapter by gently pushing the ow sensor into the
C
mounting adapter until the cover touches the mounting adapter. Tighten the cover
against the O-ring seal. This will seal the sensor assembly.
6. Continue to insert the ow sensor stem until the stem collar meets the cover. Thread
the hex cap onto the mounting adapter but do not tighten. Align the ow sensor
with the pipe by using the at cover on the electronics housing as a guide. Place a
straightedge along the cover and rotate the sensor until the straightedge is parallel
with the pipe as shown in Figure 7. Tighten the hex cap over the collar approximately
10 ft-lb. The hex cap holds the sensor alignment but performs no sealing functions.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN .
7. Pressurize pipeline and check for leaks.
Figure 6: Dimension C
PipePipe
Straight Edge Parallel to Pipe
Figure 7: Align the flow sensor with the pipe
SDI
Flow Sensor
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Installation for Hot Tap Models
The insertion depth and alignment of the sensor are critical to the
Bottom of Housing
Stem Collar
accuracy of the flow measurement. The impeller must be at the
same location in the pipe as it was during calibration. Badger Meter
provides sensors with three different stem lengths. Longer stems
are intended for use in larger diameter pipes and shorter stems for
use in smaller pipelines. However stem length has no affect on the
operation of the sensor provided that the impeller is positioned
Hex Cap
Stem
Figure 9: Installation for hot tap models
Cover
correctly in the center of the pipe.
Stem length H1 is intended for use in nominal pipe diameters from 1-1/2…10 in., H2 is for nominal pipe diameters from
12…36 in. and stem length H3 is for nominal pipe diameters from 36 in. and up. However, pipe with extra thick walls, existing
linings or unusual tapping hardware may require longer length sensors. For these, consult the factory.
The preferred method of installation is by means of a saddle with 1in. NPT outlet. On steel pipelines a weld-on type fitting
may be substituted.
1. Attach the saddle to a section of pipe that has at least 10 diameters
of straight pipe ahead and ve diameters of straight pipe behind the
saddle. Drill a minimum 1-1/8 in. diameter hole in the pipe.
7-3/4 in.
2. Remove the sensor assembly from the mounting hardware by loosening
the hex cap over the stem collar and the cover to the mounting adapter
and detaching the assembly. Set aside taking care not to damage
impeller/shaft assembly.
3. If pipe is drained, drill a 1-1/8 in. minimum hole into pipe and install
a saddle or welded tting onto the pipe. If pipe is under pressure
a tapping machine will be needed. Install the saddle onto the pipe
and thread the 1 in. NPT end of the valve into the saddle using pipe
joint compound.
4-11/32 in.
H1=19 in. *
H2=21-1/2 in. *
H3=27-1/2 in. *
2-27/32 in.
7.85 in.
Ball Valve
Measure Insertion
Depth From Here
* Pipe Sizes for reference only. Depending on pipe material, tapping
saddle or existing hardware longer sensor length may be required.
Contact factory for more information.
Figure 10: Hot tap sensor dimensions
4. Attach the tapping adapter, (Badger Meter Part# A-1027) to the top of the valve (make sure O-ring is properly seated in
the O-ring groove in the top of the ball valve assembly). It is recommended at this point that the valve be opened and the
A-1027 be connected to a water or AIR Source to pressure test the saddle and valve threaded joint. Once the pipe is drilled,
any leaks in this area would require that the pipe be drained to repair.
5. Use any tapping machine with a 1 in. MNPT pipe thread, with an arbor less than 1 in. O.D., capable of holding a 1.00 in.
Hole Saw and with at least 7 in. of travel. The SDI ball valve is manufactured oversized with a 1.00 in. bore, and the SDI
sensor is almost interference t requiring that the hole being drilled also be 1.00 in. For this reason, the 7/8 in. drill bit
normally recommended for drilling through a 1 in. ball valve cannot be used.
6. Attach the tapping machine to the tapping adapter. Make sure that all connections and seals are tight.
7. Slowly open the valve by rotating the handle 90° and lower the cutter past the valve ball to the pipe. Drill the 1 in. nominal
hole according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Withdraw the cutter past the valve ball, close the valve and remove the tapping tool.
9. Remove the Badger Meter tapping adapter from the top of the valve.
10. The sensor rotor assembly is to be located a xed distance from the center of the pipe. To position the impeller at this
depth, a reference measurement for the pipe size and schedule is used.
a. Look up the pipe size and schedule number in the “Customer Reference Number Tables” on page 14 and note the
Customer Reference Number (Customer Ref #).
OTE:NThe Customer Reference Number has been calculated using the
b. Next, measure from the outside wall of the pipe to the top of the installed mounting adapter, this is dimension B in
Figure 5 on page 6.
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Ball Valve
Pipe Saddle
(ref)
Gasket
(ref)
Figure 11: Ball valve and pipe saddle
c. Add this number to the reference measurement. The resulting number is
dimension C in Figure 6
Dimension C = Customer Ref # + Dimension B
d. Dimension C is the distance from the recess of the sensor tip to the bottom of
the stem collar. Insert the metal tab of a tape measure into the recess of the
flow sensor tip. Extend the tape up the stem and mark the shaft with a pencil.
e. Slide the collar along the shaft until its bottom surface is at the mark on the
stem. Tighten the cap screw on the collar. When the sensor is reassembled, this
B
will set the insertion depth of the sensor. Make sure to hold the sensor up tight
against the cover when installing onto the valve, to prevent the possibility of
damaging the impeller by striking the closed ball of the valve.
11. Slide the cover down the stem until it stops.
12. Attach the sensor to the valve by inserting the impeller end of the stem into the
valve until the cover touches the top of the valve. The sensor tip and impeller will
be in the section of the valve above the ball.
13. Tighten the cover against the O-ring in the top of the valve. This will seal the
sensor assembly.
14. Open the ball valve again by slowly rotating the handle 90°. If the cover was not at
the bottom of the sensor stem, water pressure from the pipe would now push it
out until it stops. However, the sensor cannot be ejected from the pipe if the cover
is secured to the valve. Check to make sure all joints are tight.
Ball Valve
Pipe Saddle
(ref)
Cover
Gasket
(ref)
C
Hex Cap
Stem
Stem Collar
15. Insert the ow sensor stem into the pipe by pushing against the top of the
electronics housing with a slight twisting motion until the stem collar meets the
cover. The force required to push the sensor into the pipeline is approximately 20%
of the line pressure. Be aware of the close spacing between the diameter of the
ow sensor, the bore of the ball valve and the hole in the pipe. If the sensor stops
or catches before the stem collar meets the cover, apply a gentle rocking/twisting
motion to the sensor to continue its travel.
16. While holding the ow sensor collar against the cover, thread the hex cap onto the
cover to hold the ow sensor in place, but do not tighten.
17. Align the ow sensor with the pipe using the at side cover of the electronics
housing as a guide. Place a straightedge along the cover and rotate the sensor until
the straightedge is parallel to the pipe.
18. Tighten the hex cap to the cover to approximately 10 ft-lb. The hex cap holds the
sensor alignment and depth but performs no sealing functions. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
19. Pressurize pipeline and check for leaks.
PipePipe
SDI
Flow Sensor
Figure 12: Sensor tip and stem collar
Straight Edge Parallel to Pipe
Figure 13: Level the sensor
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Access the wiring terminals by removing the side cover. A wiring diagram is on the side cover, under the gasket. Use care
when replacing the side cover. Make sure that the gasket is in place.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CIRCULAR COVER from the top of the sensor. You may disturb the seal and label alignment.
A moisture absorbing silica pack has been placed inside the electronics housing during assembly. Leave it in place after
making the wire connections.
Standard Frequency (Pulse) Output
(Option 0 in the ordering matrix)
This two wire sensor is intended for connection to Badger Meter monitors and
1 2 3
1. Shield
2. Sensor Common
3. Sensor Signal
Analog 4…20 mA Output
transmitters or other devices that supply 10…24V DC excitation voltage and accept
frequencies from 0…1000 Hz.
1. Attach the sensor shield terminal 1 to the shield terminal on the transmitter (used
for maximum protection from interference).
2. Attach the sensor common terminal 2 to the common (-) terminal on
the transmitter.
3. Attach the sensor signal terminal 3 to the signal (+) terminal on the transmitter.
(Option 1 in the ordering matrix)
This option provides a programmable 4…20 mA signal proportional to flow rate. All
programming is accomplished as previously mentioned. You can program the unit for
1 2 3
1. Shield
2. Loop -
3. Loop +
pipe size and flow scale. This is a two-wire option.
1. Attach SDI #1 (Shield) to Earth Ground or Power Supply Common. (This provides
maximum power and signal EMI protection).
Analog output – wired as current sinking
1. Attach SDI#2 (Loop –) to the Analog input terminal of device receiving this
4…20 mA signal.
2. Attach SDI#3 (Loop +) to +24V DC terminal of device receiving the
4…20 mA signal.
Analog output – wired as current sourcing (with separate 24V DC power supply)
1. Attach SDI #2 (Loop –) to Analog input terminal of device receiving this 4…20 mA signal (Sometimes labeled Loop +).
2. Attach SDI #3 (Loop +) to +24V DC Supply terminal.
3. Attach –24V DC Supply terminal to the Analog Input Common (Sometimes labeled Loop –).
Scaled Pulse output
(Option 2 in the ordering matrix)
This option provides a programmable opto-isolated solid state switch closure with
1 2 3 4 5
1. Shield
2. Power -
3. Power +
4. Pulse -
5. Pulse +
internal solid state fuse protection. All programming is accomplished as previously
mentioned. The user can program the unit for pipe size, flow scale and the direction of
flow. This is a six-wire option.
1. Attach SDI #1 (Shield) to Earth Ground or Power Supply Common. (This provides
maximum power and signal EMI protection).
2. Attach SDI #2 (Power –) to the negative terminal of a nominal
12…24V AC/DC Power Supply. (See data sheet for current draw and voltage limits).
3. Attach SDI #3 (Power +) to positive terminal of power supply.
4. Attach SDI #4 (Pulse –) to the Input pulse (–) of the receiving device.
5. Attach SDI #5 (Pulse +) to the Input pulse (+) of the receiving device.
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Bidirectional Analog Output
(Option 5 in the ordering matrix)
This option provides a programmable 4…20 mA signal proportional to flow rate and
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Shield
2. Power -
3. Power +
4. Direction
5. Direction
6. Loop -
7. Loop +
a contact closure to indicate the direction of flow. All programming is accomplished
as previously mentioned. You can program the unit for pipe size, flow scale and the
direction of flow. This is a six-wire option.
1. Attach SDI #1 (Shield) to Earth Ground or Power Supply Common (this provides
maximum power and signal EMI protection).
2. Attach SDI #2 (Power –) to the negative terminal of a nominal
12…24V AC/DC Power Supply (See “Specifications” on page 19 for current draw
and voltage limits).
3. Attach SDI #3 (Power +) to positive terminal of power supply.
4. Attach SDI #4 and SDI#5 (Direction ±) to the device receiving the directional signal
(this connection is not polarity sensitive, and, when active, provides a solid-state
switch closure for a maximum load of 100 mA @ 30V AC or ± 40V DC).
Analog output – wired as current sinking
1. Attach SDI #6 (Loop –) to the Analog input terminal of device receiving this 4…20 mA signal.
2. Attach SDI #7 (Loop +) to +24V DC terminal of device receiving the 4…20 mA Signal.
Analog output – wired as current sourcing sharing SDI's 24V DC power supply
1. Attach SDI #6 (Loop –) to Analog input terminal of device receiving this 4…20 mA signal.
2. Attach SDI #7 (Loop +) to SDI#3 (Sharing terminal with +24V DC Supply).
3. Attach SDI #2 (Loop –) to Analog Input Common (sometimes labeled Loop –).
Analog output – wired as current sourcing (with separate 24V DC power supply)
1. Attach SDI #6 (Loop –) to Analog input terminal of device receiving this 4…20 mA signal (sometimes labeled Loop +).
2. Attach SDI #7 (Loop +) to +24V DC Supply terminal.
3. Attach –24V DC Supply terminal to the Analog Input Common (sometimes labeled Loop –).
Bidirectional Scaled Pulse Output
(Option 6 in the ordering matrix)
This option provides a programmable scaled pulse output signal proportional to flow rate and a contact closure to indicate
the direction of flow. All programming is accomplished as previously mentioned. The user can program the unit for pipe size,
flow scale and the direction of flow. This is a six-wire option.
1. Attach SDI #1 (Shield) to Earth Ground or Power Supply Common (this provides
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Shield
2. Power -
3. Power +
4. Pulse B -
5. Pulse B +
6. Pulse A -
7. Pulse A +
maximum power and signal EMI protection).
2. Attach SDI #2 (Power –) to the negative terminal of a nominal 12…24V AC/
DC Power Supply (see “Specifications” on page 19 for current draw and
voltage limits).
3. Attach SDI #3 (Power +) to positive terminal of power supply.
4. Attach SDI #4 (Pulse B –) to the Input pulse (–) of the receiving device.
5. Attach SDI #5 (Pulse B +) to the Input pulse (+) of the receiving device.
6. Attach SDI #6 (Pulse A –) to the Input pulse (–) of the receiving device.
7. Attach SDI #7 (Pulse A +) to the Input pulse (+) of the receiving device.
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PROGRAMMING
Programming the Series SDI is accomplished by installing the Badger Meter programming software on a computer and
entering data on templates of the Windows® based program.
1. Load the interface software into the computer.
2. Connect the computer to the SDI with the Badger Meter A-301 communications cable to the socket labeled
D.I.C. Comm Port, taking care to properly align the tab on the plug and socket to maintain polarity. Connect the
DB9 connector of the Badger Meter A-301 communications cable to the PC COM port of a PC that has the SDI
software installed.
3. Connect the Series SDI ow sensor to a power supply.
4. Open the interface software and select the appropriate COM PORT as shown in the
dialog box.
5. Open the Parameters Screen using one of the methods shown below.
To go to the calibration
settings screen select
parameters from either
place shown.
6. Program using the following screens as reference.
Single Direction Analog Output Models
Step #1
Select rate units from the drop-down values.
Step #3
Select the pipe size from the drop-down menu, if the
pipe size is not present then custom must be
selected, or check for an updated pipe.dat table on
the Badger Meter web site.
Step #5
Enter 4 mA ow rate. This is normally zero.
Step #7
For models with LCD Display Option select the
desired LCD Conguration from the drop-down
menu. If Model has no display then skip to
Step #8
Press Send to transmit calibration data to the
SDI Sensor.
Press Refresh to retrieve calibration data from SDI.
Step #8.
To go to the calibration
settings screen select
parameters from either
place shown.
Step #2
Select total units from the drop-down values.
See Note #1
Step #4
If custom was selected in step 3 then click the
custom button and see Note #2.
Step #6
Enter 20 mA ow rate.
Press Defaults to reset all parameters back to
factory defaults. Send must be pressed to send
this data to the SDI.
Step #9
Press Exit to exit parameters screen and to go
back to the main screen.
OTE #1NPress Details to see K and offset numbers for the selected pipe. The K and offset are factors used to convert the
sensor frequency to flow rate. They are unique to each pipe size/material.
OTE #2NPress Custom to enter K and offset numbers for pipe material not listed in drop-down menu. The numbers may be
obtained by contacting Badger Meter.
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Single Direction Scaled Pulse Output Models
Step #1
Select rate units from the drop-down values.
Step #3
Select the pipe size from the pull down menu, if
the pipe size is not present then select custom
or check for an updated pipe.dat table on the
Badger Meter web site.
Step #6
For models with LCD Display Option select the
desired LCD Conguration from the drop-down
menu. If Model has no display then skip to
Step #7.
Step #7
Press Send to transmit calibration data to
the SDI Sensor.
Press Refresh to retrieve calibration data
from SDI.
Step #2
Select total units from the drop-down values.
See Note #1.
Step #4
If custom was selected in Step #3 then click the
custom button and see Note #2.
Step #5
Enter the number of units per pulse and select
the pulse width required.
Press Defaults to reset all parameters back to
factory defaults. Send must be pressed to send
this data to the SDI.
Step #8
P
ress Exit to exit parameters screen and to go back
to the main screen.
OTE #1NPress Details to see K and offset numbers for the selected pipe. The K and offset are factors used to convert the
sensor frequency to flow rate. They are unique to each pipe size/material.
OTE #2NPress Custom to enter K and offset numbers for pipe material not listed in drop-down menu. The numbers may be
obtained by contacting Badger Meter.
Bidirectional Analog Output Models
Step #1
Select rate units from the drop-down values.
Step #3
Select the pipe size from the drop-down menu, if
the pipe size is not present then select custom or
check for an updated pipe.dat table on the Badger
Meter web site.
Step #5
Enter 4 mA ow rate. This is normally zero.
Step #7
For models with LCD Display Option select the
desired LCD Conguration from the pull down
menu. If Model has no display then skip to Step
Step #9
If the Flow direction label requires changing see
Note #3.
Step #10
Press Send to transmit calibration data to the SDI
Sensor.
Press Refresh to retrieve calibration data from SDI.
#10.
Step #2
Select total units from the drop-down values.
See Note #1.
Step #4
If custom was selected in step 3 then press Edit
Custom and see Note #2.
Step #6
Enter 20 mA ow rate.
Step #8
Select Active Direction.
Press Defaults to reset all parameters back
factory defaults. Send must be pressed to send
this data to the SDI.
Step #11
Press Exit to exit parameters screen and to go
back to the main screen.
to
OTE #1NPress Details to see K and offset numbers for the selected pipe. The K and offset are factors used to convert the
sensor frequency to flow rate. They are unique to each pipe size/material.
OTE #2NPress Custom to enter K and offset numbers for pipe material not listed in drop-down menu. The numbers may be
obtained by contacting Badger Meter.
OTE #3NPress Change Label to change flow direction label. Enter up to 20 characters such as “From Pump.”
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Bidirectional Scaled Pulse Output Models
Programming
Step #1
Select rate units from the drop-down values.
Step #3
Select the pipe size from the drop-down menu, if
the pipe size is not present then select custom or
check for an updated pipe.dat table on the Badger
Meter web site.
Step #5
Select the pulse output type that is required. If raw
pulse is selected skip Step #6.
Step #7
For models with LCD Display Option select the
desired LCD Conguration from the pull down
menu. I
f Model has no display then skip to Step #10.
Step #9
If the Flow direction label requires changing see
Note #3.
Step #10
Press Send to transmit calibration data to the
SDI Sensor.
Press Refresh to retrieve calibration data from SDI.
Step #2
Select total units from the drop-down values.
See Note #1.
Step #4
If custom was selected in step 3 then press Edit
Custom and see Note #2.
Step #6
Enter the number of units per pulse and select
the pulse width required.
Step #8
Select Active Direction.
Press Defaults to reset all par
factory defaults. Send must be pressed to send
this data to the SDI.
Step #11
Press Exit to exit parameters screen and to go
back to the main screen.
ameters back to
OTE #1NPress Details to see K and offset numbers for the selected pipe. The K and offset are factors used to convert the
sensor frequency to flow rate. They are unique to each pipe size/material.
OTE #2NPress Custom to enter K and offset numbers for pipe material not listed in drop-down menu. The numbers may be
obtained by contacting Badger Meter.
OTE #3NPress Change Label to change flow direction label. Enter up to 20 characters such as “From Pump.”
Battery Powered SDI Programming
Programming the Series SDI is accomplished by installing the Badger Meter programming software on a computer and
entering data on templates of the Windows based program.
1. Load the interface software into the computer.
2. Connect the PC to the SDI with the Badger Meter A-303 communications cable. Plug in the
RJ11 plug on the A-303 cable to the RJ11 socket on Battery Powered SDI. Connect the DB9
connector of the A-303 cable to the PC COM port to a PC that has the SDI software installed.
Open the interface software and select the appropriate COM PORT as shown in the
dialog box.
3. Open the Parameters Screen as shown here.
To calibrate, select
Parameters from
either place shown.
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4. Program parameters using this diagram as a reference.
Step #1
Enter in a K number found in Table B.
Step #2
Enter in an oset number found in Table B.
Step #3
Enter in a Reference number found in Table A.
Step #6
Optional setting, Enter in the gallons/pulse and
select pulse width. Skip this step if not using the
Scaled pulse output.
Step #7
Press Send to transmit calibration data to the SDI
Sensor. See Note #1
Press Refresh to retrieve calibration data from SDI.
OTE #1NAfter the Send button is pressed, the unit could take
up to 1-1/2 minutes to program the Battery Powered
SDI. This illustration shows the programming
process bar. When the programming process bar
disappears and the status bar says updated, the
Battery Powered SDI is programmed.
OTE #2NAfter the Exit button is pressed, it takes about 10
seconds to go back to the operating display and
refresh flow rate and flow total.
Programming
Process Bar
Step #4
t the desired ow rate and total units.
Selec
Step #5
Select the desired display readout mode.
Press Defaults to reset all parameters back to
factory defaults. Send must be pressed to send
this data to the SDI.
Step #8
Press Exit to exit parameters screen and to go
back to the main screen. See Note #2.
Status Bar
CUSTOMER REFERENCE NUMBER TABLES
Table A1 – Customer Reference Number
PipePipe Schedules
SizeO.D.Description1010s4040s/Std80SDR21
Wall
1-1/2 in.1.900
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
2 in.2.375
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
2-1/2 in.2.875
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
3 in.3.500
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
4 in.4.500
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
5 in.5.563
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
6 in.6.625
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
For sizes above 30 in., consult factory. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing.
0.109
0.58
1-9/16
0.109
0.81
1-13/16
0.120
1.05
2-1/16
0.120
1.37
2-3/8
0.120
1.70
2-11/16
0.134
1.59
2-5/8
0.134
1.91
2-29/32
0.109
0.58
1-9/16
0.109
0.81
1-13/16
0.120
1.05
2-1/16
0.120
1.37
2-3/8
0.120
1.70
2-11/16
0.134
1.59
2-5/8
0.134
1.91
2-29/32
0.145
0.54
1-9/16
0.154
0.77
1-13/16
0.203
0.97
2-1/16
0.216
1.27
2-3/8
0.237
1.61
2-23/32
0.258
1.63
2-21/32
0.280
1.82
2-31/32
0.145
0.54
1-9/16
0.154
0.77
1-13/16
0.203
0.97
2-1/16
0.216
1.27
2-3/8
0.237
1.61
2-23/32
0.258
1.63
2-21/32
0.280
1.82
2-31/32
0.200
0.49
1-9/16
0.218
0.71
1-13/16
0.276
0.90
2-1/16
0.300
1.19
2-3/8
0.337
1.53
2-3/4
0.375
1.44
2-11/16
0.432
1.73
3-1/32
—
0.113
0.81
1-13/16
0.137
1.04
2-1/16
0.167
1.32
2-3/8
0.214
1.63
3-1/8
—
0.316
1.83
3-1/32
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Table A1 – Customer Reference Number
PipePipe Schedules
SizeO.D.Description1010s4040s/Std80SDR21
Wall
8 in.8.625
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
10 in.10.750
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
12 in.12.750
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
14 in.14.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
16 in.16.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
18 in.18.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
20 in.20.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
22 in.22.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
24 in.24.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
26 in.26.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
28 in.28.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
30 in.30.000
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
For sizes above 30 in., consult factory. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing.
0.148
2.50
3-17/32
0.165
3.13
4-5/32
0.180
3.72
4-25/32
0.250
2.03
3-5/32
0.250
2.33
3-7/16
0.250
2.63
3-3/4
0.250
2.93
4-1/16
0.250
3.23
4-11/32
0.250
3.53
4-21/32
—
—
0.312
4.41
5-19/32
0.148
2.50
3-17/32
0.165
3.13
4-5/32
0.180
3.72
4-25/32
0.188
2.04
3-3/32
0.188
2.34
3-13/32
0.188
2.64
3-23/32
0.218
2.94
4-1/32
——
0.250
3.53
4-21/32
0.312
3.81
5
0.312
4.11
5-9/32
0.312
4.41
5-19/32
0.322
2.39
3-19/32
0.365
3.01
4-1/4
0.406
3.58
4-7/8
0.438
1.97
3-9/32
0.500
2.25
3-5/8
0.562
2.53
3-31/32
0.594
2.82
4-9/32
0.688
3.39
4-31/32
—
—
—
0.322
2.39
3-19/32
0.365
3.01
4-1/4
0.375
3.60
4-27/32
0.375
1.99
3-1/4
0.375
2.29
3-17/32
0.375
2.59
3-27/32
0.375
2.89
4-1/8
0.375
3.19
4-7/16
0.375
3.49
4-3/4
0.375
3.79
5-1/32
0.375
4.09
5-11/32
0.375
4.39
5-5/8
0.500
2.29
3-21/32
0.594
2.87
4-11/32
0.688
3.41
5
0.750
1.88
3-1/2
0.844
2.15
3-7/8
0.938
2.42
4-1/4
1.031
2.69
4-19/32
1.125
2.96
4-31/32
1.219
3.23
5-5/16
——
——
——
3-11/16
0.410
2.40
0.511
2.98
4-3/8
0.606
3.52
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
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Table A2 – Customer Reference Number
Copper TubeType
SizeO.D.DescriptionKLMDWV
1-1/2 in.1.625
2 in.2.125
2-1/2 in.2.625
3 in.3.125
4 in.4.125
6 in.6.125
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
0.072
0.48
1-7/16
0.083
0.72
1-11/16
0.095
0.95
1-29/32
0.109
1.19
2-3/16
0.134
1.54
2-9/16
0.192
1.72
2-25/32
0.060
0.49
1-7/16
0.070
0.73
1-11/16
0.080
0.97
1-29/32
0.090
1.21
2-3/16
0.110
1.56
2-9/16
0.140
1.75
2-3/4
0.049
0.50
1-7/16
0.058
0.74
1-11/16
0.065
0.98
1-29/32
0.072
1.23
2-3/16
0.095
1.57
2-17/32
0.122
1.76
2-3/4
0.042
0.51
1-7/16
0.042
0.76
1-11/16
—
0.045
1.25
2-3/16
0.058
1.60
2-17/32
0.083
1.79
2-3/4
Table A3 – Customer Reference Number
Ductile Iron Because of the variety of iron pipe classes, sizes, and wall thicknesses, consult the factory for customer
reference number. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or Pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
Table A4 – Customer Reference Number
PVC AWWA C900
CL100
Wall
1-1/2 in.1.625
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
2 in.2.125
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
2-1/2 in.2.625
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
For other types of pipe not listed above, consult the factory. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or Pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
0.192
1.77
2-27/32
0.276
1.90
3-1/16
0.362
2.50
3-23/32
3 in.3.125
4 in.4.125
PVC AWWA C900
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Insertion Depth
Customer Ref #
Wall
Wall
CL100SizeO.DDescriptionSizeO.DDescription
0.444
3.06
4-3/8
0.528
3.64
5-1/16
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K AND OFFSET TABLES
Table B1 – Estimated* K and Offset
PipePipe Schedules
SizeO.D.CS 5SS 5CS 10SS 10CS 40SS 40CS 80SS 80
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
K
0.427271
-0.080605
0.673452
-0.380524
0.965024
-0.749072
1.582350
-2.113500
2.091068
-1.399853
2.635261
1.524904
4.254704
1.040171
6.703921
-8.690330
9.810699
4.373516
15.558041
2.693802
22.687525
5.074024
28.113718
8.609697
38.108196
17.436071
49.922424
30.346106
59.821514
3.372809
72.009399
3.211272
84.054832
3.126430
——
——
122.276558
3.306300
1-1/2 in.1.900
2 in.2.375
2-1/2 in.2.875
3 in.3.500
3-1/2 in.3.500
4 in.4.500
5 in.5.563
6 in.6.625
8 in.8.625
10 in.10.750
12 in.12.750
14 in.14.000
16 in.16.000
18 in.18.000
20 in.20.000
22 in.22.000
24 in.24.000
26 in.26.000
28 in.28.000
30 in.30.000
For sizes above 30 in., consult factory. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
CS = Carbon Steel
SS = Stainless Steel
* = Estimations are based on nominal I.D. from standard ASME B36.10 and B36.19
( ) = Standard Schedule
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing.
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Oset
Copper TubeTypeCopper TubeType
SizeO.D.KLM DMWSizeO.D.KLMDMW
1-1/2 in. 1.625
2 in.2.125
2-1/2 in. 2.625
3 in.3.125
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing.
K
Offset
K
Offset
K
Offset
K
Offset
—
—
—
—
0.427271
-0.080605
0.673452
-0.380524
0.965024
-0.749072
1.582350
-2.113500
2.091068
-1.399853
2.635261
1.524904
4.254704
1.04017
6.703921
-8.690330
9.810699
4.373516
15.558041
2.693802
22.687525
5.074024
28.113718
8.609697
38.108196
17.436071
49.922424
30.346106
59.821514
3.372809
72.009399
3.211272
84.054832
3.126430
122.276558
3.306300
0.277993
0.063685
0.509285
-0.043054
0.784450
-0.126200
1.177171
0.198965
0.380552
0.002211
0.626407
-0.332296
0.911744
-0.667702
1.490176
-1.870796
2.024960
-2.010633
2.544009
1.224082
4.158287
1.265404
6.571415
-8.020263
9.631116
4.521076
15.359217
2.681251
22.492687
4.969576
27.254274
7.977566
37.184074
16.524164
48.850674
29.092361
59.821514
3.372809
71.246956
3.219100
83.653954
3.128100
95.504044
3.111093
108.363754
3.165831
121.457077
3.295768
0.380552
0.002211
0.626407
-0.332296
0.911744
-0.667702
1.490176
-1.870796
2.024960
-2.010633
2.544009
1.224082
4.158287
1.265404
6.571415
-8.020263
9.631116
4.521076
15.359217
2.681251
22.492687
4.969576
27.819418
8.390513
37.856899
17.186449
49.631184
30.003992
59.459480
3.378817
71.640358
3.215024
83.653954
3.128100
—
—
121.457077
3.295768
0.341075
0.081460
0.579615
-0.282874
0.802796
-0.522645
1.277418
-1.355648
1.856175
-4.014395
2.279943
-0.029050
3.705163
2.073017
5.831518
-4.525378
8.862069
5.253952
14.116608
2.693176
20.707010
4.099617
25.581423
6.819905
34.538799
14.010489
45.024284
24.739450
54.939907
3.459857
(69.712502)
(3.235763)
78.190941
3.158703
(94.701706)
(3.110163)
(107.546707)
(3.160163)
(120.625305)
(3.285363)
Table B2 – Estimated* K and Offset
——4 in.4.125
——5 in.5.125
——6 in.6.125
Offset
Offset
Offset
——
K
K
K
0.341075
0.081460
0.579615
-0.282874
0.802796
-0.52264
1.277418
-1.355648
1.856175
-4.014395
2.279943
-0.029050
3.705163
2.073017
5.831518
-4.525378
8.862069
5.253952
14.116608
2.693176
20.946699
4.206793
25.581423
6.819905
35.847870
15.235909
47.297367
27.301405
57.568302
3.411363
—
82.090302
3.135363
———
———
———
—
—
5.041780
0.198965
0.277850
0.226312
0.514211
-0.206396
0.716671
-0.425526
1.118942
-1.022076
1.621456
-2.219542
2.083741
-1.463673
3.315944
2.362615
5.122780
-1.645774
8.129755
6.129664
12.779132
2.904373
18.603270
3.302154
22.940674
5.212368
31.076347
10.962554
40.637650
20.013815
51.637486
32.381599
60.582455
3.360413
71.628067
3.215150
1.750507
4.142096
3.587835
0.198965
4.298570
3.295640
0.277850
0.226312
0.514211
-0.206396
0.716671
-0.425526
1.118942
-1.022076
1.621456
-2.219542
2.083741
-1.463673
3.315944
2.362615
5.122780
-1.645774
8.129755
6.129664
12.779132
2.904373
19.990417
3.798262
25.043200
6.469292
34.538799
14.010489
45.771198
25.573288
56.066704
3.438600
80.530304
3.143800
——
——
——
—
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Table B3 – Estimated* K and Offset
Ductile Iron Because of the variety of iron pipe classes, sizes, and wall thicknesses, consult the factory for customer
reference number. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or Pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
Table B4 – Estimated* K and Offset
PVC Municipal C900SchedulesPVC Municipal C900Schedules
SizeO.D.100SizeO.D.100
4 in.4.800
6 in.6.900
8 in.9.050
For other types of pipe not listed above, consult the factory. Pipe O.D. and Schedule, or pipe O.D. and I.D., or Pipe O.D. and wall thickness is required.
A blank cell ( — ) = No data at time of printing.
Maximum Pressure
Rating
Recommended Design
Flow Range
Pressure Drop0.5 psi or less @ 10 ft/s for all pipe sizes 1.5 in. diameter and up
Accuracy
Straight Pipe
Requirement
Repeatability± 0.5%
EnclosurePolypropylene with Viton® sealed acrylic cover. Meets NEMA 4X specifications
Wire Connections
ProgrammingAll programmable models use an A-301 connector cable and SDI Series software
Display (optional)
Accessories
Sensor TipPolyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
O-rings, Bearings, ShaftSee ordering matrix
Fluid Measured300° F (135° C) continuous service
Operating Temperature: Electronics150° F (65° C)
Operating Temperature: LCD150° F (65° C)
Standard calibration NIST traceable to ± 1% of rate
Custom wet calibration NIST traceable to ± 0.5% of rate
Install sensor in straight pipe section with a minimum distance of 10 diameters upstream and 5
diameters downstream to any bend, transition, or obstruction
All wire connections are made to removable headers with screw-type terminals within the
electronics housing, 1/2 in. conduit thread provided
8-character, 3/8 in. LCD
STN (Super Twisted Nematic) display
Annunciators for rate, total, input, output flow direction for bidirectional models
ASDI Programming Kit
A1027 Hot Tap Adapter Nipple
Specications
Number of Wire Connections
Operating Voltage8…35V DCn/a
Overvoltage Protection
Quiescent Current Draw
Pulse Units
Analog Units
@ 12V DC or 24V AC
Short Circuit Current50 mA typicaln/a> 100 mAFor direction > 100 mA> 100 mA
Output Frequency800 Hz maxn/aScaled by customern/aScaled by customer