M-Series M5000

Electromagnetic Flow Meter

DESCRIPTION
Designed, developed and manufactured under strict quality
standards, the M-Series M5000 electromagnetic meter features
sophisticated, processor-based signal conversion with accuracies
of 0.50%. Based on Faradays Law of Induction, these meters
can measure well water, wastewater, reclaimed water, chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, and bi-directional flow applications that have
minimal electrical conductivity.
The flow meter is a stainless steel tube lined with a non-conductive
material. Outside the tube are two DC-powered electromagnetic
coils positioned opposite each other. Perpendicular to the coils
are two electrodes inserted into the flow tube. The energized coils
create a magnetic field across the diameter of the pipe.
As a conductive fluid flows through the magnetic field, a voltage
is induced across the electrodes. This voltage is proportional to
the average flow velocity of the fluid and is measured by the two
electrodes. This induced voltage is then amplified and digitally
processed by the converter to produce an accurate analog or
digital signal. The signal can then be used to indicate flow rate and
totalization, or to communicate to remote sensors and controllers. APPLICATION
In addition, the processor controls zero-flow stability, frequency
The M5000 mag meter is designed for applications without power
outputs, serial communications, and other parameters.
line access, where flow is continuous, and when indication of rate
With no moving parts in the flow stream, there is no pressure and totalization are required. The M5000 can accurately measure
loss. Also, accuracy is not affected by temperature, pressure, fluid flowwhether the fluid is water or a highly corrosive liquid,
viscosity or density and there is practically no very viscous, contains a moderate amount of solids, or requires
maintenance required. special handling. Today, electronic meters are successfully used in
industries including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, water and
ELECTRODES wastewater, and chemical.
When looking from the end of the meter into the inside bore,
the two measuring electrodes are positioned at three oclock and FEATURES
nine oclock. M5000 mag meters have an empty pipe detection
feature. This is accomplished with a third electrode positioned in Available in sizes 0.5024" (15600 mm)
the meter between twelve oclock and one oclock. Battery powered
0.50% accuracy independent of fluid viscosity, density
If this electrode is not covered by fluid for a minimum and temperature
five-second duration, the meter will display an empty pipe Unaffected by most solids contained in fluids
detection condition, send out an error message, if desired, and
Pulsed DC magnetic field for zero point stability
stop measuring to maintain accuracy. When the electrode again
becomes covered with fluid, the error message will disappear and No pressure loss for low operational costs
the meter will continue measuring. Corrosion resistant liners for long life
Calibrated in state-of-the art facilities
The wide selection of liner and electrode materials helps ensure Integral and remote signal converter availability
maximum compatibility and minimum maintenance over a long
Optional grounding rings or grounding electrode
operating period. The M5000 amplifier can be integrally mounted
Measurement largely independent of flow profile
to the detector, or if necessary, mounted remotely. The amplifier is
housed in a NEMA 4X (IP66) enclosure. Low-power digital microcontroller (16 bit)
Simple programming procedure
OPERATION Digital and infrared outputs
In addition to using grounding rings, a grounding electrode Automatic zero-point stability
(fourth electrode) can be built into the meter during Non-volatile programming
manufacturing to assure proper grounding. The position of this NSF listed
electrode is at five oclock. Data logging

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SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Range 0.132.8 ft/s (0.0310 m/s)
Accuracy 0.50 % rate for velocities greater than 1.64 ft/s (0.50 m/s),
0.008 ft/s ( 0.0025 m/s) for velocities less than 1.64 ft/s (0.50 m/s)
Minimum Fluid Conductivity 20 micro siemens/cm
Pressure Limits Maximum allowable non-shock pressure and temperature ratings for steel pipe flanges, according to American
National Standard ANSI B16.5.
Examples: 150-lb flange, rated 285 psi at ambient temperature; 300-lb flange rated 740 psi at ambient temperature.
Fluid Temperature With Remote Amplifier: With Meter-Mounted Amplifier:
PTFE 302 F (150 C), PTFE 212 F (100 C),
Hard rubber 178 F (80 C) Hard rubber 178 F (80 C)
Ambient Temperature 4140 F (2060 C)
Flow Direction Uni-directional or bi-directional. Two separate programmable totalizers for uni-directional measurement.
Outputs (4 digital) Galvanically isolated open collector, 30V DC maximum, 20 mA each, maximum output frequency at 100 Hz
Outputs ADE, High/low flow alarm (0100% of flow), error alarm, empty pipe alarm, flow direction
Communication RS232 Modbus RTU, IrDA
Empty Pipe Detection Field-tunable for optimum performance based on specific application
Min-Max Flow Alarm Programmable outputs 0100% of flow
Low Flow Cut-Off Programmable 010% of maximum flow
Galvanic Separation Functional 50 volts
Pulse Width Programmable 5500 ms
Coil Power Pulsed DC
Repeatability 0.1%
Sampling Rate Programmable from 1 to 63 seconds. Standard sampling period is 15 seconds.
Display Two lines x 15 characters (7 on top + 8 on bottom), LCD display
Programming Three external buttons
Units of Measure Gallons, ounces, MGD, liters, cubic meters, cubic feet, imperial gallon, barrel, hectoliter and acre feet
Battery Life 10 years
Power Supply Internal lithium batteries 3.6 volt
Processing Low power microcontroller (16 bit)
Amplifier Housing NEMA 4X (IP66), cast aluminum, powder-coated paint
Meter Housing Material Standard: Carbon steel welded
Pipe Spool Material 316 stainless steel
Flanges Standard: ANSI B16.5 Class 150 RF Cast steel; Optional: 316 stainless steel & 300 lb cast steel
Liner Material PTFE 0.524", Hard rubber 124"
Electrode Materials Standard: Alloy C; Optional: 316 stainless steel
Mounting Detector-mount or remote wall mount (bracket supplied)
Meter Enclosure Classification NEMA 4X (IP66); Optional: Submersible NEMA 6P (IP67)-remote amplifier required
Junction Box Enclosure Protection For remote amplifier option: Powder coated die-cast aluminum, NEMA 4 (IP66)
NSF Listed Models with hard rubber liner 4" size and up; PTFE liner, all sizes.
Cable Entries 1/2" NPT Cord Grip
Optional Stainless Steel Meter Size Thickness (of 1 ring)
Grounding Rings
Up through 1" 0.135"
1224" 0.187"

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DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)

7.1 1.1 3.3 4.8
(83)
1.3 3.2
(180) (27) (122) (33.19) (80)

4.7
7.1 (120)
(180)

2.4
(61)
3.5
(90)

Meter with M5000 Amplifier Meter with Junction Box for Remote M5000 Amplifier

Est. Weight with Flow Range

Size A B C D Amplifier GPM LPM
inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm lb kg min max min max
1/2 15 6.7 170 13.4 342 3.5 89 13.9 351 17 7.7 0.08 28 0.32 106
3/4 20 6.7 170 13.6 347 3.9 99 14 356 17 7.7 0.12 40 0.46 153
1 25 8.9 225 13.8 352 4.3 108 14.2 361 18 8.8 0.21 70 0.79 265
1-1/4 32 8.9 225 14.6 372 4.6 117 15 381 20.3 9.2 0.39 131 1.5 495
1-1/2 40 8.9 225 14.8 376 5.0 127 15.2 386 22 10 0.55 184 2.1 695
2 50 8.9 225 15.3 389 6.0 152 15.7 398 26 11.7 0.94 315 3.6 1192
2-1/2 65 11.0 280 16.5 420 7.0 178 16.9 429 35 15.7 1.63 544 6.2 2059
3 80 11.0 280 16.7 426 7.5 191 17.2 435 38 17.1 2.21 736 8.4 2787
4 100 11.0 280 17.8 452 9.0 229 18.2 461 49 22.1 3.30 1100 12 4164
5 125 15.8 400 19 484 10.0 264 19.4 493 60 27.1 5.29 1763 20 6673
6 150 15.8 400 20 510 11.0 279 20.4 519 71 32.1 7.85 2617 30 9908
8 200 15.8 400 21.9 558 13.5 343 22.9 583 96 43.1 15.69 5232 59 19804
10 250 19.7 500 26.2 677 16.0 406 26.6 676 130 59.1 25.05 8351 95 31611
12 300 19.7 500 28.3 720 19.0 483 28.7 729 219 99.3 33.61 11204 127 42411
14 350 19.7 500 30.2 768 21.0 533 30.7 779 287 130.2 45.75 15250 173 57727
16 400 23.6 590 33.1 842 23.5 597 33.5 851 354 160.9 59.75 19918 226 75398
18 450 23.6 590 34.4 876 25.0 635 34.9 885 409 185.3 75.63 25209 286 95425
20 500 23.6 590 337.6 955 27.5 699 38 964 502 228.3 93.37 31122 353 117809
22 550 23.6 590 39 991 29.5 749 39.4 1000 532 241.3 112.97 37658 428 142549
24 600 23.6 590 41.6 1057 32.0 813 42 1066 561 255.3 134.45 44816 509 169645

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