McCrometer McMag 3000
Flow Meter Summary
In order to capture the pulse output the serial number will need to be noted, preferably with a picture.
Manufacturer | McCrometer |
Models | McMag3000 |
Type | Magflow |
Pulse Interface | Built-in |
Programming | Windows PC |
Battery Life Claimed | ** Caution: Battery life reduces with pulse output enabled. |
Support Contact | |
Straight Pipe Requirement | 3D upstream and 1D downstream. |
Pipe Sizes Supported | Saddle mounted: 4 to 12 inches |
Technical Manual |
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Site Assessment
Note straight pipe requirements
Note full pipe requirements
Note a grounding rod must be inserted (6 foot copper)
Note if installing into plastic pipe then grounding rings must be used on both side of the meter
Note not to install near electrical noise generated from heavy current power lines going to pumps or motors where possible
Meter Pulse Output Port
For McMag3000 units ordered prior to Nov-2017 (Green cover):
Pulse output port is the right-hand port as shown, with a 7-pin connector:
For McMag3000 unit ordered after Oct-2017 (White cover):
Pulse output port is the right-hand port, with a 4-pin connector:
Pin 1: is Ground (pulse negative)
Pin 2: is pulse output postive.
Pulse Interface Details
Pulse Output Type: Open-Drain Transistor, Normally Open
Pulse Width: 50ms (not adjustable)
Pulse Cable Options
There are 2 options to connect the McMag3000 to the Wildeye:
a) Use the plug-and-play Wildeye McMag3000 cable and plug into Wildeye plug with a "C" channel (recommended)
b) Use the McCrometer supplied pulse output cable and manually wire into the Wildeye "C" channel
Example Wildeye Plug types with "C" Channels:
MCCD Plug (C1 Channel)
Wildeye McMag3000 Cable
For McMag3000 units ordered prior to Nov-2017 (Green top), use Wildeye part: ACC-CAB-MCMAG3000
For McMag3000 unit ordered after Nov-2017 (White top), use Wildeye part:
These custom McMag3000 to Wildeye cables will plug directly into any standard wildeye plug with a "C" channel.
Refer to Wildeye plug types with "C" channels above.
McCrometer Pulse Output Cable
For McMag3000 units ordered prior to Nov-2017 (Green top):
Use McCrometer part: 7M-025-OE2, 25’ open end cable
For McMag3000 unit ordered after Nov-2017 (White top):
Use McCrometer part: MC-AGM-25-P, 25’ open end cable
In both cases, the wires need to connect to the Wildeye "C" channel are:
Use OEM Parts for Pulse Connection
For McMag3000 units ordered prior to Nov-2017 (Green top):
Obtain a Series 702: 7-pin Single-ended cordset with straight plug, 2m PUR. You can obtain it either from wildeye enterprise or directly from the manufacturer Binder-USA.
The PUR cable should end in three leads: pink, grey, and yellow as shown into
Obtain a 3.5 mm 4 pos M-12 connector either from wildeye (parts number ACC-CON-M12-4POS-F-3.5mm) or directly from the manufacturer Binder USA, and wire according to "C" channel wiring requirements:
For McMag3000 unit ordered after Nov-2017 (White top):
Obtain a Wildeye ACC-CAB-M12-EXT-F-2M cable with 5 cable cores.
Obtain a 3.5 mm 4 pos M-12 connector either from wildeye (parts number ACC-CON-M12-4POS-F-3.5mm) or directly from the manufacturer Binder USA, and wire according to "C" channel wiring requirements:
Pulse Output Programming
For McMag3000 units sold prior Nov-2017 (Green Top):
Instructions:
For McMag3000 units sold after Nov-2017 (White Top):
Tools needed:
Laptop
-McMag3000
-USB to Data port cable (obtained from McCrometer)
-McMag3000 Dealer Software (obtained from McCrometer)
Steps:
Take off the plastic top off the meter face
Screw off the data port cover and connect the USB to Data port cable
Connect the USB side to the laptop this is the other end of the data port cable
Open the McMag3000 Dealer software. Select from the drop down menu "Refresh"
Select the Comm Resource that pops into the box. Select "SET"
The screen will take a moment, then the Serial No will pop into the box and will be ready to work with the McMag3000, The Pulse value will be in terms of the left hand side, in this case gallons.
The manual for the McMag can be found on McCrometers website McLogger Software Installation And Operation Manual