MAGX2 Manual ARKON

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List of Contents
1. Introduction 02
1.1. Operating Principle 02
1.2. Applications 02
1.3. Safety Instructions 02
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter 02
2. Installation 03
2.1. Remote or Compact? 03
2.2. Sensor Installation 03
2.3. Dry Liner 04
2.4. Installation of the Transmitter 05
2.5. Module Installation 06
2.6. Cables connections 07
2.7. Potting the remote sensor terminal box 08
3. MAGX2 Transmitter Unit 09
3.1. Main Screen 09
3.2. Flowmeter Menu 10
3.3. Info Menu 10
3.4. Display Menu 11
3.5. User Settings Menu 12
3.6. Service Settings Menu 23
3.7. Factory Settings Menu 24
3.8. Authorize Menu 25
4. Modules 26
4.1 Power Supply Module 26
4.2 Datalogger 27
4.3 Module Positioning 27
4.4 USB Module 28
4.5 RS485 Module 29
4.6 RS232 Module 30
4.7 Current Loop Output Module 31
4.8 V-Out Module 32
4.9 TCP/IP 33
4.10 BLUETOOTH Module 34
4.11 GPRS Module 35
5. Liner and Electrode Selection 36
6. Flowmeter Dimensions 37
7. How to order your MAGX2 39
8. MAGX2 Error Code Table 40
9. Appendix 41
MAGX2 Manual -1- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

1. Introduction
1.1. Operating Principle
The measurement is based on the principle of Faraday‘s law on electromagnetic U
induction in which an electric voltage is induced in an electrically conductive body

that moves in a magnetic field. v
Liquid flows through a tube in the direction of the magnetic field. Liquid with a certain
minimum electrical conductivity induces a voltage which is detected by two
electrodes located in a 90 degree angle from the magnetic field and the flow
direction. B
1.2. Applications
Water / waste Chemical Food industry Power Agriculture Effluent Industry

water industry engineering
1.3. Safety Instructions
Please read this manual carefully before using the product
Keep this manual for future reference. Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o will not be liable for any damage caused by
improper use of the product or its accessories.
The MAGX2 flow converter - flow-meter must not be mounted in explosive hazardous areas.
1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter
While unpacking the flowmeter, conduct a visual check of the flowmeter

upon receipt to make sure the product has not been damaged during
transport.
Check the completeness of the package. In case of any problem, contact
the Arkon sales department without delay.
o Flowmeter
o Cables
o CD ROM+ Manual
o Mounting kit

2. Installation
2.1. Remote or Compact?
Any MAGX2 flowmeter can be delivered in two versions; Compact or

Remote. The compact version has the transmitter unit connected directly
to the sensor body. This version does not require any further mounting or
installation of the transmitter.
The remote version has a separated transmitter. It is connected to the

sensor with a cable. The cable entry into the sensor is protected by a
junction box, which can be potted to IP68 (page 7).
The cable entry on the transmitter side is through a M16x1,5 gland.
The cable type used for the connection between sensor and transmitter for remote versions: UNITRONIC®
LiYCY (TP) 0035 830, 2x2x0,5
The MAGX2 is equipped with an electronic board located inside the sensor neck. This board sends a digital
signal to the transmitter, unlike traditional flowmeters, which send an analogue signal. This allows the
MAGX2 to carry its signal over much longer distances than conventional flowmeters; up to 500m is possible.
2.2. Sensor installation
Sensor dimensions can be found on page 47

Proper sensor installation is extremely important in order for your flowmeter to work correctly. Below, you will
find minimum sensor installation requirements that need to be respected at all time.
Sensor
installation
requirements:

All MAGX2 sensors are supplied with a built in earthing electrodes which is sufficient for all applications with
metal pipes and tanks. However on applications where all pipes and tanks are manufactured from plastic, it is
recommended that earthing rings are also installed to ensure the maximum resistance of the sensor to earth is
<1 ohm.
Steel Pipe Plastic Pipe
Sensor grounding with earthing rings
2.3. Dry liner
Flowmeters with a Hard Rubber liner can show incorrect readings during the first 2-3 days after installation.
This is due to the fact that the time needed for transport and the time before installation is long enough for the
liner to dry out, and thus it changes shape/size. This change, in effect, affects reading accuracy. Simply be
keeping the meter wet, this problem solve itself within 2-3 days and no other action is required at all.

2.4. Installation of the transmitter
In case of a compact flowmeter version, the transmitter will need no further installation, and should be ready
for use.
In case of a remote version, the following 4 steps are necessary.
Mount the transmitter to a wall, panel, or DIN-rail.
Wall mounting:
DIN-rail mounting:
Panel mounting:
The electronics The transmitter

have to be housing should be
protected against exposed to minimal
direct sunlight and mechanical strain
high temperatures! only (max. 1kg)!
Connect the transmitter to the signal cable from the sensor. To do this, first open the transmitter housing by
disconnecting the two parts of the transmitter housing with the metal “key” that is provided with the meter
After the meter is opened, pull the signal cable through the cable gland on the bottom of the transmitter
housing (see page 3).Connect the connector at the end of the signal cable from the sensor to the transmitter
circuit board.
Electrical installation should only be done by a qualified person. Standard safety regulations for
hazardous electrical installations have to be respected.

Connect the transmitter to network power.
The customer is assumed to supply its own network power supply cable (90-250VAC, 24VDC or 12VDC,
depending on the type of power supply ordered with the flowmeter). Before connecting to network power, the
cable needs to be properly connected to the transmitter.
First pull the cable end through one of the cable glands (ideally the first on the left looking at the transmitter
housing from the back-side) on the bottom of the transmitter.
3x1mm recommended cable.
After connecting the power cable, close the housing and connect the cable to network power. This will make
the flowmeter switch on.
Set up the transmitter for use.

You are now ready to start using your flowmeter or to customize its settings as per your requirements. For
example;
- Set-up the measurement unit of flow-rate displayed, e.g. m3/hr.
- Set up of the unit for the volume displayed. For all volume counters this same unit will be used.
2.5. Module installation
- Always check if the module does not have a bent or

broken pin, before placing it in the correct module slot of
the MAGX2 motherboard.
- Always make sure you place the module in the

correct slot of the motherboard! The name that is written
on the module itself has to match the name written next
to the slot. Placing the module in an incorrect slot
can cause damage to the module and the
motherboard, and has to be avoided by careful
module installation!
- Check whether you are placing the module in the

correct position. It does matter how you turn the module
to fit the slot! The white line around the actual slot on the
motherboard indicates the correct position of installation.
The bevelled corner should be your point of orientation
(note the picture below).
- Now you can place the module in its slot:
The RS232 Module is

placed in a different slot
Here are
examples of
incorrect
installations
The RS232 Module is
placed in the incorrect
slot, and with the
bevelled corner in the
wrong direction.
Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with network power to the meter
switched off.

2.6. Cables connections
The following diagrams show the connections of the cables between sensor and transmitter.
SENSOR COMMUNICATION MODULE VERSION 7.1
Use this cable connection only for “sensor to transmitter

communication module - version 7.1”.
SENSOR COMMUNICATION MODULE VERSION 8.0
Use this cable connection only for “sensor to transmitter

communication module – version 8.0”.
Please note that wrong connection of the cables between sensor and transmitter could cause
permanent damage to the flowmeter.

2.7. Potting the remote sensor terminal box
To guarantee IP68 protection of the sensor, it is necessary to pot the sensor terminal box properly. The
proper way to do this is described below:
Plug the connectors into the sensor (white and green wire adjacent).
Screw the small terminal box to the sensor neck (4 screws).
Fill the terminal box completely with silicone, by squeezing it through the opening on top of the box.
Close the small terminal box with the sealing screw.

3. MAGX2 Transmitter Unit
Module Name: Module Short Name: Symbol: Ordering Code:

MAGX2 Transmitter Transmitter
Unit “MAGX2 Transmitter Unit”
The MAGX2 Transmitter unit is the main part of the flowmeter. It consists of the MAGX2 motherboard, a
graphical display, touch-button controls and a transmitter housing.
Through the display and with help of the push buttons, you can go through the various menu’s for data
reading, configuration and setup of your flowmeter.
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the flowmeter display.
ENTER UP
Esc  LEFT

Back Menu
DOWN Selection menu
RIGHT
Touch-buttons are working on capacitance principle therefore any conductive

material close to button's area will cause button press. Even water can do it so its
strongly recommended to use keylock when any presence of water is expected. 30
seconds after turning the flowmeter on, touch-buttons autocalibration is started so
function of the touch-buttons may be unstable.
The MAGX2 transmitter has a keylock possibility. You can lock touch-buttons by
touching the Esc key first followed by the Enter key within one second. This will
lock the flowmeter and there will be a lock symbol on display.
Touching the buttons will have no effect on flowmeters function. To unlock buttons
touch the buttons same way as for locking.
If flowmeter is in cleaning electrode there is a lightning symbol on display.
Upon starting the flowmeter, you will automatically see the main screen of the menu.
3.1. Main screen
Total Volume
This is the total volume counter; the sum of all historical flows for a particular
flowmeter. The user is not able to zero this counter without use of the service
password. Direction of flow is ignored for this counter (negative flow is calculated the
same way as positive flow).
Positive Volume
This counter is only credited when the measured medium is flowing in the chosen
positive direction. In case the flow is 0, or if it is flowing in the opposite (negative)
direction, the number on the counter remains the same.
Negative Volume
This counter works the same way as the positive volume counter, yet in the opposite
direction. In case the flow is 0, or flowing in the designated positive direction, the
number on this counter will remain the same.
Auxiliary Volume
nd
This is a 2 total volume counter. It works the same as the Total Volume positive
counter, yet with the only difference being that it can be reset to 0 at any time, with
User Settings password.

Temperature
This item is a temperature indication for the measured
medium. You can cycle through these 5 indication screens
by pressing the buttons on the transmitter.
It is possible to change the number of digits of the values
displayed in the main screen:
decimal numbers -->
By using the  buttons.
3.2. Flowmeter Menu
After pressing the enter button you get to into the root-menu.
From here, you can chose any of the sub-menu’s displayed in
the picture on the right.
Navigate with and select your choice with .
3.3. Info Menu
Date This item shows the current date according to the transmitter’s setup if the Real-Time
Clock module is installed. It can be changed in the User Settings menu.
Unit No. Displays the serial number of the motherboard. This number is allocated during
production by the manufacturer.
Sensor Unit No. Displays the serial number of the sensor. This number is allocated during production by
the manufacturer.
Error (min) The number of minutes the device was not measuring because of errors.
OK (min) The number of minutes that the device measured correctly.
This item shows the nominal sensor diameter that is currently configured for the given
Diameter flowmeter.
Flow Qn Here, the flowmeter displays the predicted flow-range limits. Values can be changed
under User Settings.
Firmware No. This shows the current firmware version.
Power frequency Identifies the network power supply frequency.
SD card present Shows if the SD card is inserted in the flowmeter.
GPRS MODULE Shows if the GPRS module is inserted in the flowmeter.
present
GPRS MODULE Displays IP address of GPRS module.
address

3.4. Display menu
Unit Flow
Setup of the displayed measurement unit for current
flow.
UKG / UK gallon per minute
min
USG / US gallon per minute
min
m3 / h Cubic meters per hour
l / min Litres per minute
l/s Litres per second
(item selection confirm , selection identification back
)
Unit volume
Setup of the displayed measurement unit for total flow.
UKG UK gallon
USG US gallon
m3 Cubic meter
l Litre

)
Unit temperature
Setup of the displayed measurement unit of
temperature indication.
C Degrees Celsius
F Degrees Fahrenheit

)
Language
Setup of the language for flowmeter menu
ENG English
SPA Spanish

)
Contrast
Contrast of the display setup.
Possible range: 0 – 100 %

Back with no change
 Selection of digit position
Value setting
Confirmation of setup and saving to memory.

3.5. User Settings Menu
To enter the User Settings menu, it is necessary to enter the user password. The default factory setting is
1111. See page 24 for user password settings.
Measurement
This option allows selecting flow measurement to be on or off.
RUN The device is measuring, the totalisers are active.
STOP The display will show a value, yet the totalisers

are off.

)
Datalogger Interval
This option allows select how often will be totalizers saved on
SD card
OFF Totalizer is not used (SD card not necessary)
1 minute The interval of saving totalizers. SD card needed.

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
6 hours
12 hours
24 hours
)
Air detector:
This option allows selecting empty pipe check (air detector)
to be on or off.
ON The detector is active
OFF The detector is switched off

)
Air Constant
Constant value to determine the Empty Pipe detection limit.
Possible range: 0.000 – 0.999

Back with no change
Value setting

Delete Auxiliary Volume
This function serves to zero the auxiliary flow totaliser.

No change
Zero the auxiliary totaliser
(item selection  confirmation back ,)
Start Delay
Time delay for the flowmeter where it, after switching on, will
not request measurement data from the sensor.
Possible range: 0 – 120 s

Back with no change
Value setting
Samples per Avg.

The number of samples that the flowmeter will use for
calculation of its displayed average flow value/time unit.
Possible range: 5-60 samples/avg

Back with no change
Value setting
Low Flow Cut-off

This function serves to set the minimum flow the flowmeter
will react on.

Back with no change
Value setting
(item selection confirm selection identification back

)
Flow Qn
This function serves to setup the expected flow-rate.
Possible range: 0 – 10000 l/s

Back with no change
Value setting
Invert Flow
This function serves to change the definition of flow direction.

Back with no change
Choice selection

Current Loop
Settings Signal
Direct Driving

Back with no change
Item selection
Settings Signal
This function serves to select which signal the output should
be giving.

Back with no change
Choice selection
Confirmation of setup and saving to
memory.
Flow + Output: 10mA for any positive flow.
Flow - Output: 10mA for any negative flow.
Error Output: 10mA, for any error identified by
the device. The signal can be cancelled by
pressing any push button on the
flowmeter.
Air Detect Output: 10mA, during air detection (empty
pipe).
Fixed Output: fixed output of 10mA
Direct Driving Output: Direct Driving – setup is below
OFF Output: fixed output of 4mA
Direct Driving
This function serves to set flow values in relation to current
output. Possible range: 0.000 – 10000 l/s, 4 – 20mA

Back with no change
Change of value
Flow Setup of measurement flow-range (only positive values)

min.-max
Current Setup of the current output range, corresponding to the actual flow-rate within the given
min.-max range.
When changing an item for the current
loop output, all settings for the voltage Current
output are to be changed, to make sure max
there will be no signal conflict at the
output port. The output that is not used has to be min
switched off (Settings – Signal – OFF).
Flow
min max

Calibration
This function serves to modify current loop output signal.
Possible range: 4 – 20mA, 0.5000 – 1.5000

Back with no change
Change of value
Calibration Setup of calibration point 1, 2. First point must be less than second point.
point 1,2
Calibration Setup of calibration constant for first and for second calibration point.
constant 1,2
Current
Formula for calibration constant calculation: before
Expected value: 6 mA, Measured value: 6.1 mA after
Calibration point one: 6mA
Calibration constant one = 6 = 0.9836 max
6.1
Expected value: 18 mA, Measured value: 17.9 mA
Calibration point two: 18mA min
18
Calibration constant two = = 1.0056
17.9
min max
Flow
Voltage Output
Settings Signal
Direct Driving

Back with no change
Item selection
memory.
Settings Signal
be giving.

Back with no change
Item selection
memory.
Flow + Output: 5V for any positive flow.
Flow - Output: 5V for any negative flow.
Error Output: 5V, for any error identified by the
device. The signal can be cancelled by
pressing any push button on the
flowmeter.
Air Detect Output: 5V, during air detection (empty pipe).

Fixed Fixed output of 5V
Direct Driving Output: Direct Driving – setup is below
OFF Output is OFF (0V).
Direct Driving
This function serves to set flow values in relation to voltage
output. Possible range: 0.000 – 10000 l/s, 0 – 10V

Back with no change
Change of value

memory.
Flow Setup of measurement flow-range (only positive values)
min.-max
Voltage min.- Setup of the voltage output range, corresponding to the actual flow-rate within the
max given range.
When changing an item for the Voltage output, Voltage

all settings for the current output are to be
changed, to make sure there will be no signal max
conflict at the output port. The output that is not used has
to be switched off (Settings – Signal – OFF).
min
Flow
min max
Pulse Output
RE1 & RE2
RE3 & RE4
Frequency Output

Back with no change
Item selection
memory.
RE1 & RE2

RE1 function
RE2 function
Comparator Settings

Back with no change
Item selection
RE1 (RE2) function

This function serves to select which signal the output should be giving. The relays are independent to
each other.

Back with no change
Item selection
Flow + Output: ON, for any positive flow
Flow - Output: ON, for any negative flow
Error Output: ON, for any error identified by the device. The signal can be cancelled
by pressing any push button on the flowmeter.
Air Detect Output: ON, during air detection (empty pipe).

Fixed Output: ON, fixed status signal
Comparator On In Output: ON, if the actual flow-rate is within the given range (can be set under
Comparator Flow).
Comparator On Out Output: ON, if the actual flow-rate is outside the given range (can be set under
Comparator Flow).
Comparator On>F1 Output: ON, if the actual flow-rate is bigger than the value set as “Flow1” (can
be set under Comparator Flow).
Comparator On<F1 Output: ON, if the actual flow flow-rate is smaller than the value set as “Flow1”
(can be set under Comparator Flow).
OFF Output: OFF, fixed status signal

On In: ON
OF
F
F1 F 1 + H1 F 2 – H2 F2
On Out:
ON
OFF
F 1 F 1 + H1 F 2 – H2 F 2
ON
On > F1:
OFF
F1 F 1 + H1
On < F1: ON
OFF
F1 F 1 + H1
Comparator Settings
Possible range: 0.000 – 10000 l/s, 0.000 – 10000 l/s

Back with no change
Change of value
Flow 1, 2 This function serves to configure the flow-range for the Comparator Mode. Flow 1 < Flow 2.
Hysteresis Setup of hysteresis for the Comparator Mode.

RE3 & RE4
RE3 function
RE4 function
Volume Plus
Volume Minus
Dose (Batch)

Back with no change
Item selection
RE3 (RE4) function

This function serves to select which signal the output should be giving. The relays are independent to
each other.

Back with no change
Item selection
Flow + Output: ON, for any positive flow
Flow - Output: ON, for any negative flow
Error Output: ON, for any error identified by the device. The signal can be cancelled
by pressing any push button on the flowmeter.
Air Detect Output: ON, during air detection (empty pipe).

Fixed Output: ON, fixed status signal
Pulse / Litre + This function serves to configure the positive flow volume after which a 160ms
output pulse is generated to correspondent Relay. In case of a power failure,
the output will start counting volume from 0. Possible range: 0.000 – 99999 l
Pulse / Litre - This function serves to configure the positive flow volume after which a 160ms
output pulse is generated to correspondent Relay. In case of a power failure,
the output will start counting volume from 0. Possible range: 0.000 – 99999 l
Dosing This function serves to control dosing (batching). A dose is activated through a
pulse input on Pulse input. At the same time with the relay (RE3 and/or RE4),
the totaliser that counts the total flow of the batch is activated. After reaching
the required volume, relay (RE3 and/or RE4) is closed, and the totaliser stops.
Possible range: 0.000 – 99999 l
OFF Output: OFF, fixed status signal
Litres/1 (Q+)/(Q–): Dosing:

IN
RE3 and/or Dosing

RE4
Frequency output
Frequency function
Direct Driving
Duty cycle

Back with no change
Item selection
Frequency function
be giving.

Back with no change
Item selection

Flow + Output: 100Hz, for any positive flow
Flow - Output: 100Hz,for any negative flow
Error Output: 100Hz, for any error identified by the
device
Air Output: 100Hz, during air detection (empty pipe).
Detect
Fixed Output: 100Hz fixed output
Direct Frequency output changing according to actual
Driving flow.
OFF Output: OFF
Direct Driving
This function serves to set flow values in relation to frequency
output. Possible range:
0.000 – 10000 l/s, 0 – 1000 Hz

Back with no change
Change of value

Flow min. - max. Setup of the active flow-range for the Frequency output module.
F min. - max Configuration of the Frequency output range, corresponding to the actual flow-rate
within the given range.
Minimal frequency 2 Hz
F [Hz]
max
min
Flow
min max
Duty Cycle
Function to set duty cycle of the Frequency output.
Percentage of high level.
Possible range: 1 – 99 %

Back with no change
Change of value
Load Default Settings

This function will load default factory settings.

Back with no change
Loads default settings
(item selection  confirm , back

)
Date Setting
Function to set date.

Back with no change
Change of value
Date DD\MM\YY
format.

Time Setting
This function serves to set current time

Back with no change
Change of value
Time HH:MM
format.
Password Setup
This function serves to setup the flowmeter user password.
Possible range: 0000 – 9999

Back with no change
Change of value
Modbus
Slave Address
Baud Rate
Parity
Interframe Spacing
Response Delay

Back with no change
Item selection
Confirmation
Slave Address
Modbus device address (Factory settings: 1)

Back with no change
Change of value
Baud Rate
Setup communication speed (Factory settings: 9600)

Back with no change
Value setting

)
Parity
Setup communication parameters (Factory settings: Even, 1
stopbit)

Back with no change
Value setting

)

Interframe Spacing
The minimum interframe space between two MODBUS RTU
messages in sequence (specified as 3.5 characters) is
configurable. Possible range: 3.5 – 25.0

Back with no change
Change of value
Response Delay
The minimum time from when a slave receives a request
and until it returns a response. This makes it possible to
send data to slow masters without overwhelming its
receiver. (Factory setting: 50) Possible range: 0 – 255 ms

Back with no change
Change of value
Electrode Cleaning
Power
Clean Time
Start Now

Back with no change
Item selection
Confirmation
Power
Setup automatic electrodes cleaning

Back with no change
Value setting

)
Clean Time
Setup clean time for automatic electrode cleaning
(Factory setting: 500) Possible range: 1 – 9999 s

Back with no change
Change of value
Start Now
Start automatic electrode cleaning now

Back with no change
Loads default settings
(item selection  confirm , back

)

Totalizer Cycling
Automatic totalizer cycling (time is set to 3 seconds)

Back with no change
Value setting

)

3.6. Service Settings Menu
To enter this part of the menu, it is

necessary to enter the Service Password.
Error delete:
This option serves to zero the totaliser for number of minutes
the flowmeter signalised an error.
 Item selection

No change
Resets error minute totaliser
OK delete
This option serves to zero the totaliser for number of minutes
of operation.
 Item selection

No change
Resets error minute totaliser
Delete volume –
Option to zero the totaliser for negative flow.
 Item selection
Confirmation
Back without change
Delete volume +
Option to zero the totaliser for positive flow.
 Item selection
Confirmation
Back without change
Delete volume total

Option to zero the totaliser for total flow.
 Item selection
Confirmation
Back without change
Flow Simulation
Switching on/off the flow simulation status
ON Flow Simulatin status is ON
OFF Flow Simulatin status is OFF
Item selection
Confirmation
(selection identification , back )
Simulated Flow
Simulation flow percentage of Flow Qn
(Factory setting: 50) Possible range: 0 – 100 %

Back with no change
Change of value
3.7. Factory Settings Menu
To enter this part of the menu, it is necessary to enter the Factory Password.
This function is only available to Arkon staff in the Arkon workshop

3.8. Authorize Menu
To enter this part of the menu, it is necessary to enter the Autorize Password.
This function is only available to Arkon staff in the Arkon workshop.
Authorize - Password Setup

Here, it is possible to change a forgotten user password. It is
necessary to call the Arkon sales office and provide the
serial number. The authorisation number is provided based
on this serial number.
 Item selection
Confirmation
Back without change
Enter value between 0000 and 9999.

4. Modules
4.1. Power Supply Module

Power Supply PS Module V4 - “Power Supply Module 90-250VAC”
Module
V4 - “Power Supply Module 24VDC”
V4 - “Power Supply Module 12VDC”
APPLICATIONS: PIN CONFIG

Industrial Power Supplies, 24VDC and 12VDC
Distributed Power Systems.
This module is necessary for the complete
flowmeter.
Electrical Specifications
Input Voltages ±5% / AC90 - 250V / max. 100mA
possible current DC24 / max. 600mA
consumption DC12 / max. 1050mA
Output Voltages 3,3V / 2A
23.6V/300mA
Frequency Outputs 50-60Hz
Temp. Range -20 – 70°C
Dimensions: R = 50mm
H(230V) = 58mm
H(12,24V) = 58mm
Weight 300g
Connection of the flowmeter is to be done via a switch or circuit breaker for safety purposes. The
device does not have a network power switch. For any electrical work it is necessary to disconnect
the device from the network power, and this has to be done via a switch.
90-250V/0,45A AC 24V/1A DC 12V/2A DC

Recommended power supply Recommended power supply Recommended power supply cable minimum
cable minimum 3xØ0,25 cable minimum 2xØ0,25 2xØ0,5
All used wires have to be round crosscut cables.

Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with the network power to the
meter switched off.

4.2. Datalogger
Micro SD card Micro SD Micro SD
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS:
Size:
11mm x 15mm x 1.0mm
Durability:
10,000 insertion/removal cycles
Weight:
0.4g
The data are stored in *.csv format.

To read the datalogger simply plug the SD card to your computer and open the file using any table processor.
The logging interval is possible to set from 1 minute to 1 day
Each record consist of:
Date and time, Total+, Total-, Error code, Error Min
4.3. Module positioning.

Individual module installation is straightforward thanks to a plug-and-play system. Yet, some caution is
required when selecting the correct installation slot according to the picture below.

4.4. USB Module
Module Name: Symbol: Ordering Code:

MAGX2 USB
Module “MAGX2 USB Communication Module”
APPLICATIONS:
Any System Requiring, USB Communications, Peripheral - PC and Terminal, Data-loggers. USB 1.1 and USB
2.0 compatible
VIRTUAL COM PORT (VCP) DRIVERS:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Driver installation guide: http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/InstallGuides.htm
Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with the network power to the meter
switched off.

4.5. RS485 Module

MAGX2 RS485
Module “MAGX2 RS485 Communication Module”
APPLICATIONS:
Industrial Automation, Industrial Process Control, Peripheral - PC and Terminal, Data-loggers
VCC to Ground 3,3 VDC
Baud rate Max. 115200 baud/s
Multi-Node Network with End Termination Using module RS485
For computers that do not have an RS485 port, we can provide an RS485 to RS232 or an RS485 to USB
convertor. Please contact the Arkon sales office for details.
Terminator Rt with resistance 100Ω Ω should be connect to the end of line RS-485.
Warning electrostatic sensitive device.

switched off.

4.6. RS232 Module

MAGX2 RS232
Module “MAGX2 RS232 Communication Module”
APPLICATIONS:
Industrial Automation, Industrial Process Control, Peripheral - PC and Terminal, Data-loggers
Baud rate Max. 115200 baud/s
A special cable Cannon9 – mini USB is needed.

4.7. Current Loop Output Module

MAGX2 Current
Loop Output “4-20mA current output signal
I-OUT Module
Module module”
APPLICATIONS:
Industrial Automation, Industrial Process Control, Test Systems, Smart Transmitter
Electrical Specifications:
12-bit DAC
Maximum Resolution 3,9 uA.

Current out 4 – 20 mA
Output mode Active or Passive
Temp. Range -20-70°C
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS: Using the Current Loop Module

switched off.

4.8. V-Out Module
MAGX2 Voltage V-Out Module “MAGX2 0-10V Voltage Output

Output Module Module”
APPLICATIONS:
Industrial Automation, Industrial Process Control, Test Systems, Smart Transmitter
12-bit DAC
Maximum Resolution 2,44 mV

Voltage Output 0 – 10V
RZ Min. 1k
Temp. Range -20 - 70°C
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS: Using the Voltage Output Module

switched off.

4.9. TCP/IP Module
MAGX2 TCP/IP
“MAGX2 TCP/IP Communication Module”
Module
APPLICATIONS:
You can make any electronic product a smart device with embedded network intelligence, enabling it to
deliver innovative applications such as:
• Remote Diagnostics and Upgrades
• Asset Tracking and Replenishment
• Automation and Control
• Power Management
• Remote Collaboration
• Personalized Content Delivery
VCC to Ground 3.14V to 3.46V
Power Sup. Current 120 – 267mA
Ethernet 10/100Mbit
Temp. Range -40-75°C
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS: Using the TCP/IP Module
See TCP/IP installation manual.

switched off.

4.10. BLUETOOTH Module

MAGX2
“MAGX2 BLUETOOTH
BLUETOOTH BT Module
Communication Module”
Module
APPLICATIONS:
Wireless control of and communication between transmitter and PC or PLC systems
Any System Requiring BlueTooth Communications
VCC to Ground 3.3 VDC
Power Sup. Current 120mA
Baud Rate Max. 460.8 Kbaud/s
Carrier Frequency 2.402 – 2.480 GHz
Range 100m (class 1)
Temp. Range –10 - +70°C
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS: Using the TCP/IP Module
Warning!: There is a condition that must be fulfilled for the Bluetooth module to be able to operate
correctly: line speed of the communication protocol MODBUS must be set up on 19200Bd,
Parity none, 1 stop bit. If there is a different setting the communication will not work. You can find
the setting in the following MAGX2 flow meter menu: "Menu / User settings / Modbus / Baud rate"
and "Menu / User settings / Modbus / Parity". See BLUETOOTH installation manual.

Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with the network power to
the meter switched off.

4.11. GPRS Module
MAGX2 GPRS
“MAGX2 GPRS Communication Module”
Module
APPLICATIONS:
Wireless control of and communication between transmitter and PC or PLC systems
Any System Requiring GPRS Communications
Power Sup. Current RMS 400mA, MAX 1500mA
Baud Rate 19200 baud/s
Operating Systems GSM 850 / GSM 900
DCS 1800 / PCS 1900
Multi-slot class 10 (4 Rx / 2 Tx / 5 Sum)
SIM Card 3.0 / 1.8 V
Temp. Range –20 - + 75 °C
BASIC CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS: Using the GPRS Module
Warning!: There is a condition that must be fulfilled for the GPRS module to be able to operate
correctly: line speed of the communication protocol MODBUS must be set up on 19200Bd,
Parity none, 1 stop bit. If there is a different setting the communication will not work. You can find
the setting in the following MAGX2 flow meter menu: "Menu / User settings / Modbus / Baud rate"
and "Menu / User settings / Modbus / Parity". See GPRS installation manual.
Any connection or disconnection of any module has to be done with the network power to the
meter switched off.

5. Liner and electrode selection.
Liner and electrode material selection are an important issue when choosing your flowmeter. The tables
below serve to give you an idea of general material compatibility. If you are not sure about suitability of
liner/electrode material for a particular medium, please contact the Arkon sales department for further
assistance, and the site where the flowmeter is to be used for what materials are acceptable for the process
media. Arkon can only recommend materials, we cannot guarantee them.
Liner Selection:
Hard Rubber Drinking water and wastewater 0 - 70°C
Soft Rubber Water with abrasive particles 0 - 70°C
Teflon Chemicals and food industries 0 - 130°C
Electrode selection:
Stainless Steel General purpose, sewage, water
Hastelloy Seawater, Chemicals
Titanium Aggressive chemicals
Platinum Aggressive chemicals

6. Flowmeter Dimensions
Compact version
Remote version

DN ØD ØD1 CxØd H_compact H_remote L
1/2" 95 66,7 4x16 263 173 200
3/4" 117 82,5 4x20 276 187 200
1" 124 88,9 4x20 280 191 200
1.1/4" 133 98,4 4x20 291 201 200
1.1/2" 156 114,3 4x23 306 216 200
2" 165 127 8x20 317 227 200
2.1/2" 178 139,7 4x20 333 244 200
3" 191 152,4 4x20 351 261 200
4" 229 190,5 8x20 380 290 250
5" 254 215,9 8x23 403 314 250
6" 279 241,3 8x23 437 348 300
8" 343 298,4 8x23 512 422 350
10" 406 361,9 12x26 581 491 400
12" 483 431,8 12x26 642 552 500
14" 535 476,2 12x29 706 616 500
16" 595 539,7 16x29 758 668 600
18" 635 577,8 16x32 792 702 600
20" 700 635 20x32 855 765 600
24" 815 749,3 20x35 968 878 600
DN ØD ØD1 CxØd H_compact H_remote L

10 90 60 4x14 258 168 200
15 95 65 4x14 263 173 200
20 105 75 4x14 270 181 200
25 115 85 4x14 276 186 200
32 140 100 4x18 294 205 200
40 150 110 4x18 303 213 200
50 165 125 4x18 317 227 200
65 185 145 8x18 337 247 200
80 200 160 8x18 355 266 200
100 220 180 8x18 375 286 250
125 250 210 8x18 401 312 250
150 285 240 8x22 440 351 300
200 340 295 12x22 511 421 350
250 405 355 12x26 581 491 400
300 460 410 12x26 630 540 500
350 520 470 16x26 698 608 500
400 580 525 16x30 751 661 600
450 640 585 20x30 794 704 600
500 715 650 20x33 863 773 600
600 840 770 20x36 980 890 600
Tolerance of built-in lenght:

DN 10 – DN 150 → L ± 5 mm
DN 200 – DN 1000 → L ± 10 mm
Standard pressure:
DN 10 – DN 50 → PN 40 / 600 lbs.
DN 65 – DN 150 → PN 16 / 150 lbs

7. How to order your MAGX2

8. MAGX2 Error Code Table
Position 0
Position 1
Position 15
MAGX2 can detect and show a number of errors in one error code value.
Error position Error Description
0 Empty Pipe (Air Detect)
1 Overloaded
2 Excitation
3 Sensor not responding
4 Calibration data send
5 Calibration data received
6 SD open file
7 SD card not inserted
8-15 RESERVED (non-use)
Errors on the display are indicated in hex format. This number must be converted to binary
format! The Hex converter can be downloaded from Arkon Flow Systems´ website
www.arkon.co.uk/en/support.html or you can use a calculator with hex converting function.
Once the error code has been converted to binary format, each position is related to a different error (see the
table above). Number 1 indicates error and number 0 indicates no error.
Example:
Error shown on display: Error position: Readed errors:

76543210
083HEX = 10000011 BIN SD card not inserted / Overloaded /
Empty pipe

9. Appendix
9.1. CE requirements
The MAGX2 Electromagnetic flowmeter is manufactured conform CE requirements.
9.2. Warranty
The warranty conditions are covered by Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o. Terms & Conditions of Sale and by Arkon
Flow Systems, s.r.o Return Regulations and Warranty Conditions. The Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o Terms &
Conditions of Sale and the Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o Return Regulations and Warranty Conditions are an
integral part of the Resellers contract and of any Order Confirmation. Please see your Resellers contract or
www.arkon.co.uk; Support section. The Warranty sheet is part of the Packing note of any new goods sent. For
the claim or return procedure, please consult our web site www.arkon.co.uk or call the Arkon Flow Systems,
s.r.o sales office.
9.3. Contact:
Technical support: support@arkon.co.uk

Windows life messenger: support@arkon.co.uk
Office hours:
8:30 – 18:30 (GMT+1)
Direct technical support:

8:00 – 16:30 (GMT+1)


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MAGX2 Manual -1- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

The measurement is based on the principle of Faraday‘s law on electromagnetic U

induction in which an electric voltage is induced in an electrically conductive body

Water / waste Chemical Food industry Power Agriculture Effluent Industry

1.3. Safety Instructions

Please read this manual carefully before using the product

1.4. Unpacking the flowmeter

While unpacking the flowmeter, conduct a visual check of the flowmeter

MAGX2 Manual -2- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

2.1. Remote or Compact?

Any MAGX2 flowmeter can be delivered in two versions; Compact or

The remote version has a separated transmitter. It is connected to the

2.2. Sensor installation

Sensor dimensions can be found on page 47

MAGX2 Manual -3- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

Steel Pipe Plastic Pipe

Sensor grounding with earthing rings

2.3. Dry liner

MAGX2 Manual -4- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

Mount the transmitter to a wall, panel, or DIN-rail.

The electronics The transmitter

MAGX2 Manual -5- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

Set up the transmitter for use.

2.5. Module installation

- Always check if the module does not have a bent or

- Always make sure you place the module in the

- Check whether you are placing the module in the

- Now you can place the module in its slot:

The RS232 Module is

MAGX2 Manual -6- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

SENSOR COMMUNICATION MODULE VERSION 7.1

Use this cable connection only for “sensor to transmitter

SENSOR COMMUNICATION MODULE VERSION 8.0

Use this cable connection only for “sensor to transmitter

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Module Name: Module Short Name: Symbol: Ordering Code:

Touch-buttons are working on capacitance principle therefore any conductive

3.1. Main screen

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decimal numbers -->

By using the  buttons.

3.2. Flowmeter Menu

Navigate with  and select your choice with .

3.3. Info Menu

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(item selection  confirm , selection identification  back

(item selection  confirm , selection identification  back

(item selection  confirm , selection identification  back

MAGX2 Manual -11- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

STOP The display will show a value, yet the totalisers

(item selection  confirm , selection identification  back

1 minute The interval of saving totalizers. SD card needed.

(item selection  confirm , selection identification  back

MAGX2 Manual -12- V1 2010-06-01 MODBUS

(item selection   confirmation back ,)

Samples per Avg.

Low Flow Cut-off

By using the  buttons.

Navigate with and select your choice with .

(item selection confirm , selection identification back

(item selection confirm , selection identification back

(item selection confirm , selection identification back

(item selection confirm , selection identification back

(item selection confirm , selection identification back

(item selection  confirmation back ,)

(item selection confirm selection identification back

Confirmation of setup and saving to memory.

(item selection  confirm , back

(item selection confirm selection identification back

(item selection confirm selection identification back

(item selection confirm selection identification back

(item selection  confirm , back

(item selection confirm selection identification back