Badger Meter E G2 Series User Manual Download

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ESM-UM-03099-EN-02

SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL

This manual contains installation and operation procedures for the Badger

Meter® next generation E-Series G2® 5/8 x 3/4 inch

Ultrasonic meters Proper performance and reliability of the product depend upon installation in accordance with

these instructions

ABOUT THE E-SERIES ULTRASONIC METER

The E-Series Ultrasonic meter uses solid-state technology in a compact, tamper protected, weatherproof and UV-resistant

housing, suitable for residential applications
Electronic metering provides information—such as rate of flow and status and alarm indication—and data not typically

available through traditional, mechanical meters and registers Electronic metering minimizes measurement errors due to

sand, suspended particles and pressure fluctuations
Meters can be installed using horizontal

or vertical piping,

with water 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 flow

sensors are not fully submerged

Operation

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 screen toggles to display total volume and unit of measure, rate of flow, alarm and operating mode, and firmware

version E-Series Ultrasonic meters connected to ORION® endpoints also display temperature data and water pressure data

(when equipped with an optional integrated pressure sensor)

Applications

E-Series Ultrasonic meters measure potable cold water in residential applications The meter is also ideal for non-potable,

reclaimed irrigation water applications, or less than optimum water conditions where small particles exist
E-Series Ultrasonic meters meet and exceed ANSI/AWWA C715 Standards The lead-free bronze alloy meters comply with the

lead-free provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act and NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372

Construction

The E-Series Ultrasonic meter features lead-free bronze alloy meter housing, ultrasonic transducers, a meter-control circuit

board with associated wiring, LCD and battery Wetted elements are limited to the pressure vessel and transducers The

electronic components are housed and fully potted within a molded, engineered polymer enclosure, which is attached to the

meter housing The transducers extend through the housing and are sealed by O-rings, enabling turbulence-free water flow

through the tube The open flow tube design prevents obstruction of flow to reduce pressure loss and provide

long-term accuracy

REQUIREMENTS

MPORTANT

For proper handling of the higher reading resolution and the extended status indicator capabilities of the E-Series Ultrasonic meter,

the following are recommended to support the full capabilities of the meter.