wPrime TM Series 280W-CI2/CI4

Ultrasonic Water Meter

User’s Manual and Installation Guide
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（DN50、DN65、DN80、DN100、DN125、DN150、DN200、DN250、DN300）

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I. General
It is a metering instrument to continuously measure, record and display volume of water flowing through
sensor by use of ultrasonic time difference method.
Please read this manual carefully before use, so as to use it to best advantage and avoid unnecessary loss.
Features:
 Not affected by impurity, chemicals and magnetic materials in medium;
 No moving parts in measuring mechanism, free of wear and tear, and accuracy does not degrade
over the life of the meter;
 Horizontally or vertically mounted;
 Low pressure drop;
 Employs Germany time measurement chip GP22 that time measurement accuracy reaches 22 psec.

II. Composition
It is composed of flow sensor, calculator, pipe fittings, etc., detailed as follows.
 DN50-DN300 Ultrasonic Water Meter

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III. Display Functions
wPrime TM Series 280W-CI2/CI4 Ultrasonic Water Meter has two main display interfaces:
 User Interface (A1 Interface):
 Testing Interface (A2 Interface):
Their respective display contents and switch mode between interfaces are shown as follows:

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 Note: 1. At 00:00:00, it will automatically jump from the A2 interface to the A1 interface for cyclic display;
2. The display interface of the meter is subject to change for customization or upgrading.

IV. Technical Parameters

 DN50-DN300 technical parameters

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 Nominal Diameter DN50 DN65 DN80 DN100 DN125 DN150 DN200 DN250 DN300
L 200 200 225 250 250 300 350 450 500

Dimensio W 165 182 201 221 245 284 340 404 460

n H1 224 229 231 235 257 254 273 327 345

H 300 310 320 335 370 385 434 530 575

Nominal Flow Q3(m³ 25 40 63 100 160 250 400 630 1000
/h)
Transitional Flow
0.16 0.25 0.4 0.64 1 1.6 2.56 4 6.4
Q2(m³/h)

Min Flow Rate Q1 ( m³/h) 0.1 0.16 0.25 0.4 0.64 1 1.6 2.56 4

Sound Path Dual-path Quad-path

Pipe Joint Flange (Default: DIN)

Environmental Environment
Accuracy Class 2 C A or B
Severity Class al Class
Electromagnetic Pressure Loss
Range Q3/Q1=250 EI △p63
Class Class, etc.
Flow Field Temperature
Pressure Class MAP16, MAP10 U5/ D3 T50, T30
Sensitivity Class Class

Note: The above technical parameters are subject to change for customization.

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V. Order Specifications
wPrime TM Series 280W-CI2/CI4 Ultrasonic Water Meter:

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VI. Interface/Communication
The 280W-CI2/CI4 will have one of the many options output pre-selected when placing the order. This section will describe each

output:

• Pulse Output

• Mbus output

• Modbus/BACnet/RS485 output

• Wireless output

Pulse Output (Battery Powered)

Four wires, Yellow: PP+, Green:PP- ;Brown:PR+,White:PR-

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Wire Size: AWG22

Pulse Output (External Power Supply)

This opto-isolated digital output is an dry reed pipe pulse. The allowable voltage range for the pulse is 5-24 VDC. Consult the

instrument representative or Spire Metering if you are uncertain as to the proper diagram interpretation and wires details:

Six wires, red: VDC (12-24V), black: GND, white: PR+, Brown:PR-;yellow: PP+,Green:PP-
Wire Size: AWG22

The following are the relevant parameters of the pulse:

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MBus/BACnet Output

The M-Bus uses two wire cables which are going from the M-Bus Master / Repeater to each

M-Bus device (bus structure). The M-Bus is polarity independent and needs no line termination resistors
at the end of the cables.

Any cable type may be used as long as the cable is suitable for 42 V / 500 mA. Shielding is not
necessary and not recommended since the capacity of the cable should be minimized.

In most cases a standard telephone cable is used which is a twisted-pair wire with a diameter of 0.8 mm
each (2 x 0.8 mm). This type of cable should be used for the main wiring. For the wiring to the meters
from the main wiring (last 1 … 5 m to the meter) a cable with smaller diameter may be used.

The M-Bus system is an European instrument “bus” standard designed for domestic metering
devices, such as water meters, heat/water meters, gas meters, etc., to communicate with data centers. The
“bus” simply uses two non-polarized wires to achieve a variety of options for reliable meter reading,
remote diagnosis, remote control, incremental pricing, time-based pricing, batch service, prepaid billing,
and more. This ‘bus’ system is both simple and economical to wire and implement.

A typical M-Bus AMR system consists of a number of M-Bus utility meters, several M-Bus
concentrators, a GSM/GPRS Data Transmitter Unit (DTU) for each M-Bus concentrator, and a data

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center. The M-Bus Concentrator communicates with the data center computer through a GSM/GPRS
network. The data center first issues a meter reading command and sends it to the network. The DTU
receives the command and forwards it to the M-Bus concentrator. Then, the concentrator either replies to
the command with requested data or passes the command to its submeters transparently.

Please note that you may not need the DTU unit if you can connect the M-Bus concentrator(s) to
your computer directly. Alternatively, you may connect the concentrator(s) to your computer through
TCP/IP network by using Ethernet-232 adapters. Similarly, you may connect the concentrator(s) to your
BACnet or MODBUS network by using proper adapters.

The 280C Concentrators are used for an AMR system to facilitate the communication between
the data center and the M-Bus utility meters of the AMR system. These concentrators support up to 280
meters 280W-CI. A wireless M-Bus concentrator is also available, where the M-Bus concentrator is
affixed with a GSM/GPRS data transmitter unit (DTU).

RS485 Output
Wiring Connection

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Four wires, red: VDC (9-12V), black: GND, blue: TX+, yellow: TX-
Wire Size: AWG22

Modbus Output
Wiring Connection

Four wires, RED: VDC（9-12V）, BLACK:GND, BLUE:A+, YELLOW:B-

The 280W-CI2/CI4 meter is equipped with MODBUS serial communications to volume rate data, volume
data in a variety of engineering units. You select the engineering units you wish to use by mapping to the
appropriate registers.

This document provides a suggested list of registers to use.

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Modbus Register Format and Networking Information:
MODBUS RS485, 2-wire (half-duplex) serial output is master/Slave communication architecture with the
280W meter being the slave.
With the MODBUS module option, the 280W supports standard MODBUS protocol:
• Baud Rate: 9600 bps
• Checksum: None
• Data bit: 8 bits
• Stop bit: 1 bit
1. All registers are 16 bit MODBUS Holding Registers.
2. MODBUS Holding Registers are used in 4 different ways.
• As an Analog Value: In some cases these values are scaled by multiplying the register contents
by a fixed multiplier.
• As a status or mode indicator where the register value can be “1” or “2”...etc.
• As a control register where the host can write a value.
• Registers are described below in the registers table.
•
Modbus Register Table
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Register # of Variable Name Data Type Notes

Address registers

0001-0002 2 Flow Rate LONG *

0003-0003 1 Flow Rate Unit INTEGER *

0004-0005 2 Power LONG *

0006-0006 1 Power Unit INTEGER *

0007-0008 2 Flow Total LONG *

0009-0009 1 Flow Total Unit INTEGER *

0010-0011 2 Heat Energy Total LONG *

0012-0012 1 Heat Energy Total Unit INTEGER *

0013-0014 2 Cold Energy Total LONG *

0015-0015 1 Cold Energy Total Unit INTEGER *

0016-0017 2 T1 /Supply Temp LONG x0.01degC

0018-0019 2 T2 /Return Temp LONG x0.01degC

0020-0020 1 State INTEGER

0021-0022 2 Working Time LONG Unsigned. second

0023-0024 2 Clock BCD Writable. 3bytes BCD for second,

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 minute and hour. Low on left

0025-0026 2 Date BCD Writable. 4bytes BCD for day, month

and year. Low on left

0027-0027 1 4-20mA output current INTEGER x0.01mA

value

0028-0029 2 Flowrate/Energy rate at LONG Unit similar to (0003)

4mA

0030-0031 2 Flowrate/Energy rate at LONG Unit similar to (0006)

20mA

0032-0032 1 Size LONG mm (saved in flash)

0033-0034 2 SN# BCD High on left

0035-0035 1 MODBUS ADDR INTEGER Writable (saved in flash)，default 1

0036-0036 1 Meter Type INTEGER BIT0=0:water meter

BIT0=1:heat meter

(saved in flash)

0037-0037 1 Comm Mode Select INTEGER Writable.

0 - 9600/MODBUS （Default）;

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 1- 2400/Mbus**

0038-0038 1 Firmware Version INTEGER Hex

Data Format
For LONG data, it has 32bits. Thus, two registers are used to store a LONG. The first register (lower
address) is for the lower 16bits of the data. The second register (higher address) is for the higher 16bits of
the data.

** Use factory software to change the communication protocol. If you set the Communication Mode
to 1, and set the duration to 6556, then the meter will switch to M-Bus protocol. Resetting the
external power will switch the mode back to MODBUS protocol.

Wireless Output
The 280W-CI2/CI4 could be remotely monitored with its robust and reliable wireless module. This module can be RF (for short

distances, less than 2K feet), GPRS or GSM. All the data can be monitored and analyzed using our software.

For details on the wireless interface, please consult with our tech support department by phone at +1978-263-7100 or by email at

[email protected].

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VII. Notices for Installation
 Flush pipes before installation to avoid gravels and other foreign objects;
 Install a valve and filter before the water meter;
 Do not touch the electrical part or pull wires to avoid damage during installation;
 Reserve an adequate space for maintenance during installation;
 When the water meter is installed in a horizontal or inclined way, the ultrasonic flow probe on pipes shall be placed
horizontally, and when installed in a vertical way, make sure the water flows from down to up.
 Please note that the arrow direction on the pipe shall be consistent with the water flow direction during installation;
 The joint washer shall be installed correctly to avoid misaligned washer blocking water and affecting accuracy of the water
meter;
 The water meter shall not be installed at the place that may be affected by strong mechanical vibrations;
 Installation Figure:

Special Notices:
1. Be sure to install an on-off valve and filter before the water meter and another on-off valve is
recommended after it for maintenance;
2. If the ultrasonic water meter is installed through flange, make sure the parallelism between water meter

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flange and pipe flange is not more than 0.5% of flange outer diameter and is less than 2mm, otherwise it may
result in damage to the water meter.

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  Ensure a 5 times and a 3 times of straight-pipe run before and after the water meter, respectively, during installation;
 Do not test the water meter until the testing arrow flickers;
 The water meter shall refresh the display at every 8 seconds, and read the water meter (including the starting value and end
value) 8 seconds at least after the valve is closed when test the water meter, otherwise the testing results may be affected;
 Please make sure the medium flow is within the flow range of the water meter during test and use, otherwise it may result
in damage to the water meter;
 In case of any malfunction (e.g. metering failed, etc.) during use, please contact the related management department
immediately and do not repair it by yourself;
 The product is designed with a disposable anti-disassembly seal which shall be removed only by appointed personnel, or
otherwise it shall be excluded from the free after-sales service.

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  Warning:
The product contains disposable lithium batteries which shall be removed and replaced only by appointed
personnel. If the batteries are replaced with incorrect ones, cut open or exposed to conductive materials, liquid or
high temperature (higher than 55℃), etc., it may result in an explosion or personal injury. Please follow the local
regulations to dispose the discarded or damaged batteries.

VIII. Product Recovery and Environmental Protection

 For the purpose of environmental protection, we are making every effort to ensure that all materials used in the product can
be recovered in an environmental-friendly way.
 Recover by Recovery Department: users can send the complete product to be recovered to the national\local recovery
department with the material disposal recommendation form.
 Dispose by Metter: users can send the product to be recovered to Metter which commits to dispose the recovered product
for free.
 Dispose by User: dismantle the product according to the material disposal recommendation form, and then send the
dismantled parts to the national/local recovery department.
Material Disposal Recommendation Form:

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 S/N Name Material Recommended Disposal Remark
Specialized battery
1 Lithium Battery Lithium thionyl chloride
recovery
Printed Circuit Copper-plating epoxy resin
2 Scrap metal recovery
Board laminate
3 LCD Glass and liquid crystal Specialized LCD recovery

4 Shell Stainless steel Scrap metal recovery

5 Pipe Ductile iron Scrap metal recovery

6 Other Plastic Parts Plastic-injected plastic Plastic recovery

7 Package Tri-wall corrugated paper Paper board recovery

IX. Technical support

Any questions, please contact:

Tel: +1 978 263 7100 Fax: +1 978 418 9170

Email: [email protected]

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 SPIRE METERING TECHNOLOGY LLC
249 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752,
United States of America
Tel. +1 978 263 7100
Fax +1 978 418 9170
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.SpireMT.com

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