Dynasonics U500w Data sheet

U500w Ultrasonic Meter

Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Certied, Annex G

DESCRIPTION

The U500w Ultrasonic meter uses solid-state technology in a compact, totally encapsulated, weatherproof, and UV-resistant housing, suitable for building and property management submetering applications. Electronic metering provides information—such as rate of flow and reverse flow indication—and data not typically available through traditional, mechanical meters and registers. Electronic metering eliminates measurement errors due to sand, suspended particles and pressure fluctuations.

Offered in four sizes and lay lengths, the U500w meter features:

• Minimum extended low-flow rate lower than typical positive displacement meters.

• Simplified one-piece electronic meter and register that are integral to the meter body and virtually maintenance free.

• Sealed, non-removable, tamper-protected meter and register.

• Easy-to-read, 9-digit LCD display presents consumption, rate of flow, reverse-flow indication, and alarms.

• Battery powered—eliminates wiring.

• Compatible with AquaCUE® Flow Measurement Manager.

The U500w meter is available with an in-line connector for easy connection and installation to AquaCUE connectors.

In the normal temperature range of 45…85° F (7…29° C), the U500w “new meter“ consumption measurement is accurate to:

• ±1.5% over the normal flow range

• ±3.0% from the extended low flow range to the minimum flow value

APPLICATIONS

Use the U500w meter for measuring potable cold water in building/property management and industrial applications. The meter is also ideal for non-potable, reclaimed irrigation water applications or less than optimum water conditions where small particles exist.

The U500w meter complies with applicable portions of ANSI/AWWA Standard C700 and NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Annex G. There is currently no AWWA standard that specifically addresses ultrasonic meters for residential applications.

OPERATION & PERFORMANCE

As water flows into the measuring tube, ultrasonic signals are sent consecutively in forward and reverse directions of flow. Velocity is then determined by measuring the time difference between the measurement in the forward and reverse directions. Total volume is calculated from the measured flow velocity using water temperature and pipe diameter. The LCD display shows total volume and alarm conditions and can toggle to display rate of flow.

CONSTRUCTION

The U500w meters feature a stainless steel, lead-free meter housing, an engineered polymer and stainless steel metering insert, a meter-control circuit board with associated wiring, LCD, and battery. Wetted elements are limited to the pressure vessel, polymer/stainless steel metering insert and the transducers. The electronic components are housed and fully potted within a molded, engineered polymer enclosure, which is permanently attached to the meter housing. The transducers extend through the stainless steel housing and are sealed by O-rings.

The metering insert holds the stainless steel ultrasonic reflectors in the center of the flow area, enabling turbulence-free water flow through the tube and around the ultrasonic signal reflectors. The metering insert’s patented design virtually eliminates chemical buildup on the reflectors, ensuring long-term metering accuracy.

METER INSTALLATION

The meter is completely submersible and can be installed using horizontal or vertical piping, with flow in the up direction. The meter will not measure flow when an “empty pipe“ condition is experienced. An empty pipe is defined as a condition that occurs when the pipe is partially full.

ESM-DS-02202-EN-05 (April 2019)

Product Data Sheet

U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

SPECIFICATIONS

U500w Ultrasonic Meter Size 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Operating Range

Extended Low-Flow Rate

Maximum Continuous Operation

Pressure Loss

Reverse Flow - Maximum Rate

Operating Performance

Storage Temperature – 40…140° F (– 40…60° C)

Maximum Ambient Storage (Storage for One Hour)

Measured-Fluid Temperature Range 34…140° F (1°…60° C)

Humidity 0…100% condensing; meter is capable of operating in fully submerged environments

Maximum Operating Pressure of Meter Housing

Totalization Display Resolution

Battery

0.1…25 gpm

(0.4…95 lpm)

0.05 gpm (0.2 lpm)

25 gpm

(95 lpm)

4.3 psi at 15 gpm

(0.3 bar @ 57 lpm)

4.0 gpm (15 lpm)

In the normal temperature range of 45…85° F (7…29° C), new meter consumption measurement is accurate to:

• ±1.5% over the normal flow range

• ±3.0% from the extended low flow range to the minimum flow value

150° F (72° C)

175 psi (12 bar)

• Consumption (up to nine digits)

• Rate of flow (US gallons per minute or cubic meters per hour)

• Alarms

• Unit of measure factory programmed for gallons, cubic feet and cubic meters

• 10,000,000 gallons

• 1,000,000 cubic feet

• 100,000 cubic meters

• Gallons: 0.XX

• Cubic feet: 0.XXX

• Cubic meters: 0.XXXX

3.6-volt lithium thionyl chloride; battery is fully encapsulated within the register housing and is not replaceable; 20-year battery life

5/8 x 3/4 in.

(16 x 19 mm)

0.1…25 gpm

(0.4…95 lpm)

0.05 gpm (0.2 lpm)

25 gpm

(95 lpm)

2.3 psi at 15 gpm

(1.6 bar @ 57 lpm)

4.0 gpm (15 lpm)

3/4 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)

0.1…32 gpm

(0.4…121 lpm)

0.05 gpm (0.2 lpm)

32 gpm

(121 lpm)

2.0 psi at 15 gpm

(0.14 bar @ 57 lpm)

4.0 gpm (15 lpm)

0.4…55 gpm

(1.5…208 lpm)

0.25 gpm (95 lpm)

55 gpm

(208 lpm)

1.8 psi at 25 gpm

(0.12 bar @ 95 lpm)

9.0 gpm (34 lpm)

MATERIALS

Meter Housing 316 stainless steel

Measuring Element Pair of ultrasonic sensors located in the flow tube

Metering Insert Engineered polymer & stainless steel

Transducers Piezo-ceramic device with wetted surface of stainless CrNiMo

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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

WITHOUT GASKET

TAILPIECE COUPLING

1/2 in. NPT THREAD

NPS THREAD

TAILPIECE

COUPLING

NUT

U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

U500w Ultrasonic Meter Size 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Size Designation X Lay Length

Weight (without AquaCUE connector) 2.2 lb (1 kg) 2.1 lb (0.95 kg)

See illustrations below for Measurement Designations.

Length (A) 7.5 in.(190 mm) 7.5 in.(190 mm)

Height (B ) 2.404 in. (61 mm) 2.404 in. (61 mm) 2.404 in. (61 mm) 2.529 in. (64 mm) Height (C) 3.014 in. (76 mm) 3.014 in. (76 mm) 3.094 in. (79 mm) 3.359 in. (85 mm) Width (D) 3.898 in. (99 mm) 3.898 in. (99 mm) 3.898 in. (99 mm) 3.898 in. (99 mm)

Bore Size 5/8 in. (16 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)

Meter Thread 3/4 in. × 14 NPSM 1 in. × 11-1/2 NPSM 1 in. × 11-1/2 NPSM 1-1/4 in. × 11-1/2 NPSM

Tailpiece Length (E) 2.38 in. 2.50 in. 2.50 in. 2.62 in.

Tailpiece Coupling (F) 0.51 in. 0.47 in. 0.47 in. 0.50 in.

Tailpiece Pipe Adapter Thread (NPT) 1/2 in. (13 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)

5/8 × 7-1/2 in.

(16 × 191 mm)

5/8 x 3/4 in.

(16 x 19 mm)

5/8 × 3/4 × 7-1/2 in.

(16 x 19 × 1901 mm)

3/4 in. (19 mm) 1 in. (25 mm)

3/4 × 7-1/2 in. or

3/4 × 9 in.

(19 × 191 mm or

19 × 229 mm)

3/4 × 7-1/2 in.: 2.1 lb

3/4 × 9 in.: 2.4 lb

(20 × 190 mm.: 0.95 kg or

20 × 229 mm: 1.08 kg))

7.5 in. or 8.98 in.

(190 mm or 228 mm)

1 x 10-3/4 in.

(25 × 273 mm)

3.1 lb (1.4 kg)

10.745 in. (273 mm)

Measurement Designations

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U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

ssure Drop in PSI

0 10 20 30 40 50 60

Pressure Drop in PSI

Flow Rate in gpm

1 in.

3/4 in.

5/8 in.

5/8 x 3/4 in.

100

101

102

103

104

105

0.01 0.1 1 10 100

Accuracy in Percent

Flow Rate in gpm

PRESSURE LOSS CHART

Rate of Flow in gallons per minute (gpm)

ACCURACY CHARTS

Rate of Flow in gallons per minute (gpm)

5/8 in. Meter 5/8 x 3/4 in. Meter

3/4 in. Meter 1 in. Meter

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U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

- - - - - - - - -

UNIT OF MEAS URE / DIAL RESOLUTION OUTPUT / VISUAL BILLING UNITS

Dynasonics U500w Ultrasonic Meters

EAC

X-E5-CA-1

A2 Y2-XX TF-XX-B0A

PRODUCT TYPE

Stainles s Steel Meter U B

METE R TYPE

5/8 in. x 3/4 in. (3/4 x 7-1 /2 in.) EAC

WATER A PPLICATION

Potable Water P

Reclaim ed Water R

CONNECTIONS / GASKETS

NPT Straight Adapter - Thick Washers SC

NPSM - Thick Washers XT

ACCESSORIES

None X

REGISTRATION

Encoder E5

TECHNOLOGY

Meter with Cable (No Endp oint) CA

REGISTRATION FACE

Standard 1

UNIT OF MEAS URE / DIAL RESOLUTION OUTPUT / VISUAL BILLING UNITS

9 Dial - 0.01 Gallo n, GPM, 1000 9AE

9 Dial - 0.001 ft3, GPM, 100 9FD

9 Dial - 0.0001 M3, GPM, 10 9MC

TESTING

BADGER STD (TS-420) A2

SERIALIZATION

Year of Mfg | 9 Digit S/N Y2

APPLICATION (See Note)

None XX

WIRING METHOD (See Note)

Twist Tight - 5 ft (MTR, ASSY) TF

ENDPOINT SHIPMENT MODE

N/A

RESERVED

Standard

B0A

Dynasonics U500w Ultrasonic Meters

PART NUMBERS

Meter 5/8 inch

EAA

PRODUCT TYPE

Stainles s Steel Meter UB

METE R TYPE

5/8 in. (1/2 x 7-1/2 in.) EAA

WATER A PPLICATION

Potable Water P

Reclaim ed Water (Stainless Steel Meter On ly) R

CONNECTIONS / GASKETS

NPT Straight Adapter - Thick Washers SC

NPSM - Thick Washers XT

ACCESSORIES

None X

REGISTRATION

Encoder E5

TECHNOLOGY

Meter with Cable (No Endp oint) CA

REGISTRATION FACE

Standard 1

9 Dial - 0.01 Gallo n, GPM, 1000 9AE

9 Dial - 0.001 ft3, GPM, 100 9FD

9 Dial - 0.0001 M3, GPM, 10 9MC

TESTING

BADGER STD (TS-419) A1

SERIALIZATION

Year of Mfg | 9 Digit S/N Y2

APPLICATION (See Note)

None XX

WIRING METHOD (See Note)

Twist Tight - 5 ft (MTR, ASSY) TF

ENDPOINT SHIPMENT MODE

N/A XX

RESERVED

Standard B0A

X-E5-CA-1

A1 Y2-XX TF-XX-B0A

Meter 5/8 x 3/4 inch

OTE:N For connectivity to AquaCUE, contact your Sales Representative.

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U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

UNIT OF MEAS URE / DIAL RESOLUTION OUTPUT / VISUAL BILLING UNITS

Dynasonics U500w Ultrasonic Meters

UNIT OF MEAS URE / DIAL RESOLUTION OUTPUT / VISUAL BILLING UNITS

Dynasonics U500w Ultrasonic Meters

Meter 3/4 x 7-1/2 inch

EBA

PRODUCT TYPE

Stainles s Steel Meter UB

METE R TYPE

3/4 in. (3/4 x 7-1/2 in.) EBA

WATER A PPLICATION

Potable Water P

Reclaim ed Water R

CONNECTIONS / GASKETS

NPT Straight Adapter- Thick Washers SC

NPSM - Thick Washers XT

ACCESSORIES

None X

REGISTRATION

Encoder E5

TECHNOLOGY

Meter with Cable (No Endp oint) CA

REGISTRATION FACE

Standard 1

9 Dial - 0.01 Gallo n, GPM, 1000 9AE

9 Dial - 0.001 ft3, GPM, 100 9FD

9 Dial - 0.0001 M3, GPM, 10 9MC

TESTING

BADGER STD (TS-421) A3

SERIALIZATION

Year of Mfg | 9 Digit S/N Y2

APPLICATION (See Note)

None XX

WIRING METHOD (See Note)

Twist Tight - 5 ft (MTR, ASSY) TF

ENDPOINT SHIPMENT MODE

N/A XX

RESERVED

Standard B0A

X-E5-CA-1

A3 Y2-XX TF-XX-B0A

Meter 3/4 x 9 inch

EBB

PRODUCT TYPE

Stainles s Steel Meter UB

METE R TYPE

3/4 in. (3/4 x 9 in.) EBB

WATER A PPLICATION

Potable Water P

Reclaim ed Water R

CONNECTIONS / GASKETS

NPT Straight Adapter - Thick Washers SC

NPSM - Thick Washers XT

ACCESSORIES

None X

REGISTRATION

Encoder E5

TECHNOLOGY

Meter with Cable (No Endp oint) CA

REGISTRATION FACE

Standard 1

9 Dial - 0.01 Gallo n, GPM, 1000 9AE

9 Dial - 0.001 ft3, GPM, 100 9FD

9 Dial - 0.0001 M3, GPM, 10 9MC

TESTING

BADGER STD (TS-421) A3

SERIALIZATION

Year of Mfg | 9 Digit S/N Y2

APPLICATION (See Note)

None XX

WIRING METHOD (See Note)

Twist Tight - 5 ft (MTR, ASSY) TF

ENDPOINT SHIPM ENT MODE

N/A XX

RESERVED

Standard B0A

X-E5-CA-1

A3 Y2-XX TF-XX-B0A

OTE:N For connectivity to AquaCUE, contact your Sales Representative.

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U500w Ultrasonic Meter, Cold Water Stainless Steel Meter, 5/8, 5/8 x 3/4, 3/4 and 1 inch

UNIT OF MEAS URE / DIAL RESOLUTION OUTPUT / VISUAL BILLING UNITS

Dynasonics U500w Ultrasonic Meters

Meter 1 inch

ECA

PRODUCT TYPE

Stainles s Steel Meter UB

METE R TYPE

1 in. (1 x 10-3/4 in.) ECA

WATER A PPLICATION

Potable Water P

Reclaim ed Water R

CONNECTIONS / GASKETS

NPT Straight Adapter- Thick Washers SC

NPSM - Thick Washers XT

ACCESSORIES

None X

REGISTRATION

Encoder E5

TECHNOLOGY

Meter with Cable (No Endp oint) CA

REGISTRATION FACE

Standard 1

9 Dial - 0.01 Gallo n, GPM, 1000 9AE

9 Dial - 0.001 ft3, GPM, 100 9FD

9 Dial - 0.0001 M3, GPM, 10 9MC

TESTING

BADGER STD (TS-422) A4

SERIALIZATION

Year of Mfg | 9 Digit S/N | Barcoded | Primary and Lid Outs ide Y3

APPLICATION (See Note)

None XX

WIRING METHOD (See Note)

Twist Tight - 5 ft (MTR, ASSY) TF

ENDPOINT SHIPMENT MODE

N/A XX

RESERVED

Standard B0A

X-E5-CA-1

A4 Y3-XX TF-XX-B0A

OTE:N For connectivity to AquaCUE, contact your Sales Representative.

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