McCrometer Dura Mag Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

McCrometer Dura Mag

The McCrometer Dura Mag is a battery powered electromagnetic flowmeter designed for use in tough, remote applications. It is available for pipe sizes from 4 to 12 inches and has an internal datalogger standard. The flow meter has optional pulse and 4-20mA outputs available. The 4-20mA output requires the optional DC power input which uses the battery as a backup power source.

The Dura Mag flow meter uses Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure water velocity. This means that it can measure flow rate without any moving parts, making it ideal for use in applications where there is a high risk of clogging or fouling.

McCrometer Dura Mag

The McCrometer Dura Mag is a battery powered electromagnetic flowmeter designed for use in tough, remote applications. It is available for pipe sizes from 4 to 12 inches and has an internal datalogger standard. The flow meter has optional pulse and 4-20mA outputs available. The 4-20mA output requires the optional DC power input which uses the battery as a backup power source.

The Dura Mag flow meter uses Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure water velocity. This means that it can measure flow rate without any moving parts, making it ideal for use in applications where there is a high risk of clogging or fouling.

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
30122-53 Rev. 1.3
October 23, 2018
BATTERY POWERED
ELECTROMAGNETIC
FLOWMETERS
D
URA
M
AG
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McCrometer. Any published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your McCrometer
representative for current technical data and instructions.
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INTRODUCTION
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McCrometer. Any published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your McCrometer
representative for current technical data and instructions.
www.mccrometer.com
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 
When installing, operating, and maintaining McCrometer equipment where hazards may be present, you must
protect yourself by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be trained to enter conned spaces.
Examples of conned spaces are manholes, pumping stations, pipelines, pits, septic tanks, sewage digesters,
vaults, degreasers, storage tanks, boilers, and furnaces.
You must follow all state and local laws, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations concerning Personal Protective Equipment and conned-space entry. Specic requirements can be
found in the OSHA section of the Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR, 1910.132 - 1910.140, Personal Protective
Equipment; and CFR Title 29, Part 1910.146, Permit-Required Conned-Spaces.
 INTRODUCTION
 
Throughout this manual are safety warning and caution information boxes. Each warning and caution box will be
identied by a large symbol indicating the type of information contained in the box. The symbols are explained
below:
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This symbol indicates important safety information. Failure to follow the instructions can
result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates important information. Failure to follow the instructions can result in
permanent damage to the meter or installation site.
WARNING!
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personnel must know what action to take in case of an emergency.
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WARNING!
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detector, tripod, lifeline, and other safety equipment.
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WARNING!
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The air may be toxic, oxygen decient, or explosive. Do not trust your senses to determine if the air is
safe. You cannot see or smell many toxic gases.
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WARNING!
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in this manual on the proper procedures carefully.
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INTRODUCTION
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McCrometer. Any published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your McCrometer
representative for current technical data and instructions.
www.mccrometer.com
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 INTRODUCTION
The Dura Mag ow meter combines the proven full bore magnetic ow sensor with a battery powered integrated
electronic converter package to provide accurate ow measurement in tough, remote applications. The anged
end tube design permits use in a wide range of applications and is available for pipe sizes from 4 to 12 inches. The
converter is powered by a lithium battery that can provide ow measurement for an estimated ve years (covered
by warranty for three years). The ow meter has optional pulse and 4-20mA outputs available. The 4-20mA output
requires the optional DC power input which uses the battery as a backup power source. All Dura Mag ow meters
have an internal datalogger standard, the optional datalogger software and cable is required to retrieve the stored
data.
 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The Dura Mag ow meter uses Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure water velocity. Faraday's
Law states: A conductor, moving through a magnetic eld, produces a voltage.
Charge carriers in the uid produce a voltage when passing through a magnetic eld. The magnitude of the voltage
is directly proportional to the velocity at which the uid moves through the magnetic eld. Electromagnetic coils
inside the sensor produce magnetic elds, and electrodes on the sensor’s surface measure the voltage generated
by the moving uid.
DImeNsIONs AND WeIGhTs
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McCrometer. Any published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. Contact your McCrometer
representative for current technical data and instructions.
www.mccrometer.com
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DIMENSIONS
 


A* B C
4" 30 - 1,000 13.4” 9.0” 9.25” 70
6" 60 - 2,000 14.6” 11.0” 10.25” 80
8" 105 - 3,500 16.1” 13.5” 11.25” 115
10" 165 - 5,500 18.5” 16.0” 12.5” 140
12" 195 - 6,500 19.7” 19.0” 13.5” 190
PIPE SIZE
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 
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 INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Nothing in this manual supersedes local codes.
 
 
Always ensure that the converter and the sensor are grounded (earthed) correctly. The grounding of the sensor
and converter ensures that the equipment and liquid have an equal potential. For most installations the quality
of grounding by the provided cabling assures the sensor is properly grounded and additional grounding of the
sensor is not required. However, in instances where this is not the case, i.e. the equipment and uid do not have
an equal potential, such as where the installation location and/or media is subjected to electrical interference,
additional grounding steps may be required. Consult an electrician experienced with instrumentation installations
to determine if electrical interference is present. For further information on installation environments and sensor
grounding, see section 5.4.
 
On meters installed on a line with cathodic protection it may be necessary to insulate the meter from the line.
Consult your cathodic protection vendor for instructions.
 
Adjoining pipe must be adequately supported, and the area around the sensor should provide sucient drainage
to prevent ooding the converter or conduits. The location chosen should provide room to read the display and
be free from harsh electrical noise from adjacent equipment, cables, R.F.I., or E.M.I.
 
All Dura Mag ow meter installations require minimum grounding with a 12-gauge ground wire to an earth
ground. Installation must conform to NEC requirements as described in section 5.4, which shows grounding for
meters with minimal grounding noise. Flanges on the Dura Mag sensor have a non-conductive coating and may
not require grounding rings.
For best performance, McCrometer can provide optional grounding rings for all sizes.
When installing into a PVC or plastic pipe system, grounding rings are recommended for all sizes.
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1. Gaskets must be used on either side of the grounding ring to provide a proper seal on the anges.
One gasket is used on anges without a grounding ring.
2. Rings & gaskets must align concentrically with the pipe so they do not obstruct or aect ow
through the tube.
3. The two grounding rings and four gaskets require an additional installation width of 0.5”.
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 
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Required  Pipe
Diameter Distance
Required 
Pipe Diameter Distance
Measured from the end
of the ange
Each pipe elbow represents
a ow disturber.
2D 1D
Flow direction
5.2 
Flow meters are velocity sensing devices and are vulnerable to certain upstream disturbances. Because of this,
meters need certain lengths of straight pipe before and after the meter. These distances relate to the diameter of
the pipe used. Obstructions can include elbows, valves, pumps, and changes in pipe diameter. The uneven ow
created by these obstructions can vary with each system.
• Upstream Requirement: Dura Mag meters should be installed a minimum of two diameters away from of most
obstructions.
• Downstream Requirement: The downstream run should be one diameter of straight pipe length after the
meter.
Both upstream and downstream distances are measured from the end of the ange as shown below.
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 
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

In horizontal pipe runs, the meter should be installed so that the
junction box is vertical insuring the electrodes are positioned to
prevent coating by sediments or loss of electrode contact due to
air bubbles.

In vertical pipe runs,
the ow should be
upward. In slurry
application, a vertical
position ensures
optimal distribution
of solids under all ow
conditions.

In pipes which may encounter less than a full pipe of uid, the meter must be
positioned in a trap to ensure that the sensor is always completely lled with liquid.
Flow direction
Flow direction
Fluid level
Flow direction
Fluid level Fluid level
Flow direction
5.3 
 
For proper accuracies any 90 or 45 degree elbows, valves, partially opened valves etc. should be placed not closer
than two pipe diameters upstream and one pipe diameter downstream.
5.3.2 
The ow of the medium should correspond to the direction shown by the arrow on the sensor.
5.3.3 
The following installation recommendations should be followed (see Figure 2 for installation diagrams):
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 
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Sensor
Ground Lug
Sensor
Ground Lug
12 Gauge
Ground Wire To
Earth Ground
12 Gauge
Ground Wire To
Earth Ground
 
 
2. 
If there is electrical noise in the uid column or electrical current in the pipe, it can be minimized or eliminated
using grounding rings or by grounding the pipeline.
Attach the provided 12 gauge wire, or equivalent, to the sensor ground lug. Then connect this sensor ground
lug to an earth ground point; refer to NEC or local grounding regulations for wiring requirements in making this
connection.
NOTE: The preferred method of installation is
connecting the Dura Mag to its own isolated
grounding rod. (Optional grounding kits are
available. See Dura Mag price list, 30122-60,
page 3.)
12 Gauge Ground Wire
Attached To Mating Flanges
 
Attach the provided 12 gauge wire, or
equivalent, to the ground lug. Then
connect the sensor ground lug to an
earth ground point; refer to NEC or
local grounding regulations for wiring
requirements in making this connection.
Next, connect the two mating pipe sections
with a 12 gauge wire or equivalent and
connect them both to the earth ground.
The Dura Mag should be electrically
isolated from the pipeline.
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 
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Grounding For All Meter Sizes With Pipe Or Fluid
Column Noise With Non-Conductive Pipe
Optional Earth Ground For Installations
With Building Ground Noise
Sensor Ground Lug Grounding Ring Lug And
12 Gauge Ground Wire
Grounding
Ring Lug and
12 Gauge
Ground Wire

When pipes are non-conductive, such as PVC or
internally coated pipe, you must substitute direct
grounding with grounding rings.
Attach the provided 12 gauge wire or equivalent
to the sensor ground lug. Then connect this sensor
ground lug to an earth ground point; refer to NEC or
local grounding regulations for wiring requirements
in making this connection.
Next, connect the two mating grounding rings
with a 12 gauge wire or equivalent, attached to the
grounding ring lugs, and connect them both to the
earth ground. The Dura Mag should be electrically
isolated from the pipeline.
IMPORTANT: Unmitigated electrical noise can cause reporting errors, erratic ow reading, and can
trigger alarms.
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OpeRATION
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 
 
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 OPERATION
 
The ow meter comes pre-congured from the factory based on the installation parameters provided to
McCrometer at the time of order. Other than activating the display, there is nothing required of the user for the
basic operation of the ow meter.
Enclosure Lip
Press Down
 
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It is HIGHLY recommended that converter is covered by the boot at all times when the meter is not being
read. The boot adds protection to the converter.
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Pull away and lift from
two corners to remove.
 
The boot simply slips over the electronics enclosure. When installing the boot, insure the corners of the boot t
snugly over the lip of the enclosure. See Figure 3.
To remove the boot, grip two corners and pull them away from the lip of the enclosure and then pull upwards. See
Figure 4.
 
For the purpose of conserving power the display
remains blank until activated. To activate the screen,
press and hold the activation button for two seconds
and then let it go. The screen will automatically
deactivate after 60 seconds.
OpeRATION
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 
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 
 
The rst screen display shows any active alarms.
In the sample below, there is one alarm active for
an empty pipe.

The second screen display shows the battery
life remaining for both battery packs and the
ow totalizer. In the sample below, both battery
packs are at 99% and total ow is 500 kilogallons.

Alarm
Indicator
Alarm
Type

Battery life
remaining
Totalizer

Flow rate
Totalizer

Flow rate
Percent of
full scale
c. 
The third screen display shows the ow rate and
the ow totalizer. In the sample below, ow rate
is 15 gallons per minute and total ow is 500
kilogallons.
 
The fourth screen display shows the ow rate and
percent of full scale. In the sample below, the
ow rate is 15 gallons per minute and the meter
is running at 80% of full scale.
exTeRNAl CONNeCTORs
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 
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 

The ow meter has one dedicated port and two optional ports on the back side of the electronics enclosure.
(See Figure 10.) The dedicated port (center) is used to download data logger information or for meter service and
troubleshooting. The two optional ports are for:
1. Optional 10-32 VDC power and 4-20mA output
2. Optional pulse outputs (ow volume and alarms)
The ow meter is congured at the Factory for the optional outputs and requested by the customer at the time of
order. The external cables attach through a permanent cable gland (standard, Figure 9) or through a screw locking-
type waterproof connector (quick connect option, Figure 10).
Male Connector
For Pulse
Output 1
And 2
Female 2-Pin Connector
for Data Logger
Female Connector for
4-20mA Out and 10-32
VDC Power
Permanent Connection
for 4-20mA Out and
10-32 VDC Power


i
1
2
1. Insert the cable
into the connector
with the cable
key aligned with
the notch in the
connector.
2. Rotate knurled
collar to the right
until it locks.
1. Insert the cable
into the connector
with the cable
key aligned with
the notch in the
connector.
2. Rotate knurled
collar to the right
until it locks.
ImpORTANT:
When not in use, always keep the attached cap rmly screwed into the connector to insure a water-tight
seal. Also, keep the contacts in the cable connector clean and dry during assembly.
2
Female 2-Pin Connector
for Data Logger
Permanent
Connection
For Pulse
Output 1
And 2
DC pOWeR CAble (OpTIONAl)
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 
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 

The cable contains wiring for both the optional 10-32VDC power to the meter, and the 4-20mA output from the
meter. See Figure 12 for the color scheme.
Black = -10-32 VDC Power (Negative)
Red = +10-32 VDC Power (Positive)
White = + 4-20mA (Positive)
Green = - 4-20mA (Negative)
Cable Jacket


Green Negative
4-20mA Output
White Positive
4-20mA Output
+
_
Red Positive 12
VDC Output
Black Negative 12 VDC
DC Power Cable
120 VAC Input
pUlse OUTpUT CAble (OpTIONAl)
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 
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 
Part Number: 115-12
Voltage – Input: 120 VAC ± 5% / 60 Hz (external fuse recommended)
Voltage – Output: 12V ± 0.5 VDC @ 200mA
Current – Output (Max): 200mA
Power – 2.4W
Environment: Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (21 to 130°F); Maximum Humidity: 95% Relative Humidity,
Noncondensing
Weight – 0.38 lb.
Mounting – Side or base chassis mount

 

The cable contains wiring for both Pulse Output 1 and Pulse Output 2. See Figure 20 for wiring color scheme.

Pink = + Pulse Output 2 (Positive)
Grey = + Pulse Output 1 (Positive)
Yellow = - Pulse Output 1 & 2 (Negative)
Cable Jacket
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 
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 MAINTENANCE
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1
Battery Installation and
Replacement
ag
3000
TM
DURA MAG
IMPORTANT! You must follow the next steps in perfect
order to insure the unit does not reset the internal time
clock.
If you have the Data Logger Software and communication
cable please disregard these next steps. The clock may be
set with software once the unit is re-assembled.
Note: Leaving the unit powered down for an extended
amount of time will cause a delay of the clock.
2. Cut away the tamper proof seal.
3. Remove screws holding
the lid to the housing.
8. Remove the screws
opposite of the hinge
of the LCD display /
battery cover.
9. Flip open the battery
cover.
4. Watch the STATUS LED to
make sure it is blinking at
a fast pace.
5. Wait for the unit to go to
sleep.
6. Watch for the STATUS LED
to blink at a very slow
pace (about every 15
seconds).
1. Remove the warranty stickers.
I. Cover Removal
If you are replacing old batteries with
new batteries, continue to step 4.
7. IMPORTANT! After the
STATUS LED blinks one
time, use a small  at head
screw driver to turn o DIP
switch number 2 (B1) FIRST.
Then switch o DIP switch
number 1 (B2).
STATUS LED
II. Battery Removal
If you are installing batteries in a new
meter that does not have batteries
already installed, go to step 12.
1. One single
battery pack
2. One double
battery pack
3. Tamper proof
wire seal
4. Tamper proof
stickers
5. Replacement
screw
6. Zip tie
7. Dry pack
Supplies needed for either battery
installation or or battery replacement:
1
2
3
4
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12. Set the batteries in place, making sure the wires
extend toward the battery connectors.
13. Plug the batteries into the circuit board.
The single battery pack goes to connector B1.
The double battery pack goes to connector B2.
DIRECTION OF
BATTERY WIRES
SINGLE
BATTERY
PACK
DOUBLE
BATTERY
PACK
14. Using a small  at head screwdriver, move DIP switch 2,
labeled B1, to the ON position. Then move DIP switch 1,
labeled B2 to the ON position.
IMPORTANT! Make sure to move DIP switch 2, labeled B1 FIRST.
An incorrect boot-up will occur if B1 is not powered  rst.
15. Set the hinged LCD/internal battery cover back in
place to see the display. The unit will start to power up.
You will see the start screen as it goes through a boot
up mode. Ensure that the unit is powered normally
and there are no alarms.
10. Unplug the batteries. 11. Remove the batteries.
III. Battery Installation and Power Restoration
mAINTeNANCe
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17. Remove the screw
holding the dry pack and
zip tie on the converter
lid.
18. Wrap the new zip tie around the new dry pack. Cut the
excess of the zip tie.
19. Install the new zip tie
with dry pack onto the
converter lid.
20. Place the converter lid onto the housing. Be sure
the smaller head screws with the holes are installed
towards the back as shown.
21. Guide the tamper proof
seal through the holes in
the screws as shown.
22. Run the tamper proof wire around the
channel in the plastic connector as shown.
Snap the plastic connector lid into place.
23. Apply new
warranty stickers.
IV. Cover Replacement
16. Replace the two screws that hold the LCD/
battery cover.
The dry pack must be set in place when new batteries are installed and replaced when batteries are replaced.
speCIFICATIONs
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 SPECIFICATIONS
 4", 6", 8", 10", 12"
 ± 1% or ± 0.075% of standard full scale
 2-Line LCD display (no backlight), 16 characters per line
• Non-volatile memory
• Anti-reverse totalizer (standard)
• Total (to 9 digits of precision)
• Flow Rate and Velocity (to 5 digits of precision)
• Two alarms: low battery and empty pipe
Note: To preserve battery life a button on the front of the converter activates the display.
Power
Battery Standard: two 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCI2) D size batteries. Batteries are eld replaceable
DC Power Linear power supply 10-35VDC, 2.4W
 5 years (3-year warranty)

Pulse Output Digital pulse (open collector) output for volumetric and/or alarm
Analog Output 4-20mA (not galvanically separated from the power supply). DC powered option only.
 Data logger (standard with all models),
minimum of ve years of data stored

Operating Temperature -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Storage Temperature -40° to 149°F (-40° to 65°C)
 IP67
 Optional quick connect for easy installation
 2D Upstream / 1D Downstream
 150 psi


• Two alarms: low battery and empty pipe
• Data logger cable (sold separately)
• DC power w/battery backup
• Pulse & 4 20mA output
• Annual verication / calibration
 US gallons
US gallons x1000 (standard totalizer)
US gallons x1,000,000
cubic inches
cubic feet
cubic feet x1000
cubic centimeters
cubic decimeters
milliliters, liters
deciliters
hectoliters
kiloliters
megaliters
cubic meters
cubic meters x1000
acre feet
acre inches
imperial gallons
imperial gallons x1000
imperial gallons x1,000,000
standard barrels
oil barrels
miner inch days
 seconds, minutes, hours, days
* All Dura Mag meters are calibrated in a NIST traceable gravimetric test stand with a minimum straight run of 10D upstream and 2D
downstream. A calibration certication report is provided with each Dura Mag meter certifying the specication accuracy in our laboratory
test. Alternative piping congurations or electrical environments may impact the performance of the meter in the eld.
TROUbleshOOTING
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 
ALARM MESSAGE 
B.TEMP.OUT R.
The measured board temperature is out of the allowed range. Ensure that the
instrument is operating within the specied temperature conditions: 

B1 LOW The battery ‘B1’ powering the main board is exhausted. Replace the battery.
B2 LOW The battery ‘B2’ powering the main board is exhausted. Replace the battery.
CALIBRATION ERR. Contact Factory. This could be a damaged sensor or a noise issue. Check the ground
connection.
CONFIG.ENTERED The system detects an access to the conguration parameters. Check the data logger
and take the appropriate action depending on your data protection policy.
EL.SIG.ERROR The system detected an error condition on the measuring electrodes. Check the
electrode surfaces, the grounding and the process condition.
EXCIT.ERROR The system detected an error in the coil’s excitation circuit. Contact Factory.
F.SENSOR ERROR The system detected one or more errors in the ow sensor. Contact Factory.
FLOW>FS The ow rate is higher than the set full scale value. Check the maximum full scale value
and the process conditions.
MAX Q+ The positive ow rate is higher than the maximum threshold value set.
MIN Q+ The positive ow rate is lower than the minimum threshold value set.
NO ALARMS The system is running with no problems.
P.EMPTY The system detected an empty pipe alarm condition. Ensure pipe is full.
POWER SUPPLY OFF The power coming from the external power supply went o. Check the power supply
source and the relative cables.
PULS.1>F.MAX The pulse frequency at Output 1 is too high. Contact Factory.
PULS.2>F.MAX The pulse frequency at Output 2 is too high. Contact Factory.
SYSTEM RESTART
The system was restarted after a reset signal. If this message appears after an AUTO-
TEST command, it is not an error indication, otherwise check all the connections, the
batteries and the grounding.
SYSTEM STARTUP The system was started.
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McCrometer Dura Mag Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

McCrometer Dura Mag

The McCrometer Dura Mag is a battery powered electromagnetic flowmeter designed for use in tough, remote applications. It is available for pipe sizes from 4 to 12 inches and has an internal datalogger standard. The flow meter has optional pulse and 4-20mA outputs available. The 4-20mA output requires the optional DC power input which uses the battery as a backup power source.

The Dura Mag flow meter uses Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure water velocity. This means that it can measure flow rate without any moving parts, making it ideal for use in applications where there is a high risk of clogging or fouling.

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