Neptune MACH 10 Maintenance Manual
MACH 10®Ultrasonic Meter
Installation and Maintenance Guide
MACH 10®Ultrasonic Meter
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Copyright
This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and
confidential information of NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc., which are not to be
divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or
part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose,
without the express written permission of NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc. All
rights to design or inventions disclosed herein, including the right to
manufacture, are reserved to NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc.
Neptune engages in ongoing research and development to improve and
enhance its products. Therefore, Neptune reserves the right to change product
or system specifications without notice.
Trademarks Used in this Manual
MACH 10®and E-CODER®are registered trademarks of Neptune Technology
Group Inc. MACH 10®)R900i™, and ProRead™ are trademarks of Neptune
Technology Group Inc. Other brands or product names are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
FCCNotice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
l This device may not cause harmful interference.
l This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures.
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users' authority to operate the equipment.
Professional Installation
In accordance with section 15.203 of the FCCrules and regulations, the MIU
must be professionally installed by trained meter installers. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of theCanadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.
l This device may not cause harmful interference.
l This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de
l'interférence canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est
sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer
l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle
interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu
désirée.
MACH 10®Ultrasonic Meter
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Literature No. IMMACH 10 12.18
Part No. 13505-051
Copyright © 2003 - 2018
NeptuneTechnologyGroupInc.
All Rights Reserved.
Neptune Technology Group Inc.
1600 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, AL 36078
Tel: (800) 633-8754
Fax: (334) 283-7293
Contents
Chapter 1: Product Description 1
Introduction 1
Understanding Ultrasonic Technology 2
Transit-Time Technology
Summary
Chapter 2: MACH 10
Chapter 3: General Installation Guidelines 11
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Specifications
Environmental and Performance Specifications 5
Weight and Dimension Specifications 6
Additional Specifications 8
Fluid Compatibility 8
Maincase 8
Transducers 8
Battery Requirement 9
Tools and Materials 11
Safety and Preliminary Checks 12
Installation and Application Considerations 12
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Water Temperature 12
Meter Installation 12
Water Flow 12
Meter Sizing and Selection 12
Chapter 4: Installing MACH 10® Ultrasonic Meters
Installation Instructions for MACH 10® Meters
New Meter Installation
Wiring the MACH 10®
Completing the Wiring
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Chapter 5: Activating and Reading MACH 10® Ultrasonic Meters
Activating the LCD Meter Display 19
Timeout Period 19
Meter Display 19
LCD Panel 20
How to Read the Meter 20
Alarms 20
LCD Icons 21
Consumption and Unit of Measure 22
Rate of Flow 22
Flow Direction 22
AMR / AMI Output 23
Endpoint Reading Resolution 23
Bench Testing the Meter 23
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Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 25
Maintenance 25
Replacement Parts 25
Troubleshooting 25
Checklist 25
Contact Information 26
By Phone 26
By Fax 26
By Email 26
Appendix A: MACH 10®)R900i™
Product Description
MACH 10®)R900i™ Programming
RF Protocol Error Detection
MACH 10®)R900i™ Specifications
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Electrical Specification 28
Transmitter Specifications 28
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Environmental Conditions 28
Functional Specifications 28
Dimensions 29
Appendix B: MACH 10®)R900i™ Flags
Glossary 33
Index 37
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Figures
Figure 1 – MACH 10® Residential Ultrasonic Meter
Figure 2 – MACH 10® Intermediate Ultrasonic Meter
Figure 3 – Transducers
Figure 4 – Transducer - Calculated Velocity
Figure 5 – Scotchlok™ Connector
Figure 6 – Seat the Connector Wires
Figure 7 – URCrimping Tool
Figure 8 – Improper Connections
Figure 9 – Three Colored Wires Connected
Figure 10 – Splice Tube
Figure 11 – Gray Wires in Slot
Figure 12 – Cover in Place
Figure 13 – MACH 10® Faceplate
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Figure 14 – MACH 10® LCD Panel
Figure 15 – MACH 10®)R900i™ Top View
Figure 16 – MACH 10®)R900i™ Side View
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Tables
Table 1 – Environmental Specifications
Table 2 – Performance Specifications
Table 3 – MACH 10® Meter Weight Specifications
Table 4 – Residential MACH 10® Dimensions
Table 5 – Intermediate MACH 10® Dimensions
Table 6 – Additional Specifications
Table 7 – Recommended Tools
Table 8 – Recommended Materials
Table 9 – Color Codes for Wires
Table 10 – MACH 10® Icons and Displays
Table 11 – Consumption and Units of Measure
Table 12 – Transmitter Specifications
Table 13 – Environmental Conditions
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Table 14 – Functional Specifications
Table 15 – MACH 10®)R900i ™ Dimensions
Table 16 – Eighth Digit Resolution by Meter Size
Table 17 – MACH 10®)R900i™ Flags (digits)
Table 18 – MACH 10®)R900i™ Flags (minutes)
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Product Description
This chapter provides a general description of the Neptune®MACH 10®Ultrasonic Meter
(MACH 10).
The MACH 10 solid state meter uses ultrasonic transit-time technology and solid state
electronics. The meter is contained in a compact, totally encapsulated, weatherproof, and
ultraviolet (UV) resistant housing for residential and light commercial applications. Ultrasonic
technology features the following:
l Contains no moving parts
l Provides long-term accuracy
l Reduces measurement errors due to sand, suspended particles, and pressure fluctuations
The MACH 10 provides a Neptune E-CoderPLUS output signal to Neptune R900®and other
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) / Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)endpoints. The
MACH 10®)R900i™ contains a MACH 10 meter and an integrated R900 radio for
transmitting meter reading data. Consumption reflected is up to nine digits.
The meter electronics and battery are fully potted to eliminate the intrusion of moisture, dirt,
or other contaminants. It is suitable for installation in all environments including meter pits
subject to continuous flooding.
Figure 1 – MACH 10®Residential Ultrasonic Meter
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Figure 2 – MACH 10®Intermediate Ultrasonic Meter
Understanding Ultrasonic Technology
An ultrasonic water meter uses high-frequency sound waves to measure the velocity of an
acoustically-conductive fluid moving through it. The velocity of the fluid is then converted to
volume throughput using sophisticated algorithms and electronics.
Transit-Time Technology
The MACH 10 utilizes transit-time ultrasonic technology. This technology takes advantage of
the principle that an acoustic signal travels faster with the flow than against the flow of the
fluid. These meters have a pair of transducers that are essentially transceivers, sending and
receiving the acoustic signals.
Figure 3 – Transducers
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The difference between the downstream and upstream transit time—the time it takes for the
signal to travel from one transducer to the other—is proportional to the flow rate.
The calculated velocity of the water is then converted to volume based on the area of the
measurement section and by the algorithms and electronics in the register.
Figure 4 – Transducer - Calculated Velocity
Summary
The MACH 10 meter is a transit-time ultrasonic flow meter with wetted transducers. Designed
as an alternative for mechanical meters, the MACH 10 meter utilizes traditional utility pipe
connectors and lay lengths. It is totally self-contained. The battery, processor circuit, and
electronic display are fully potted and permanently sealed as an integral unit. The MACH 10
meter provides an E-CoderPLUS output signal to Neptune R900 and other AMR / AMI
endpoints. The MACH 10)R900i contains a MACH 10 meter and an integrated R900 radio for
transmitting meter reading data. See "MACH 10®)R900i™" on page27.
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