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Specification Magnetic Flowmeters

Signal Converter
Series 50XM1000N

n µ-Processor based converter for use with

magmeter flowtubes.

n Empty pipe detection is standard.

n External totalizer reset contact is software

configurable.

n Dual range is standard. System can be set for

automatic or manual switching.

n User configurable unit: Push button design

allows any unit desired to be configured.

n Bi-directional flow indication via directional

contact or split 4-20 mA range.

n Automatic system monitoring with error

diagnostics and alarms.

n All data is stored in nonvolatile memory for 10

years without battery back-up.

n Utilizes surface mount and ASIC technology for

long term reliability.
Signal Converter
n Enclosure classification is NEMA 4X as Series 50XM1000N
standard for use in corrosive environments.

n Typical flow rate measurement is independent

of viscosity, density, and temperature.

n Back lit 2 line x 16 characters liquid crystal

display.

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SMART DC Isolation: Inputs and outputs are calvanically
SIGNAL CONVERTER isolated 400V.

The Series 50XM1000N Magnetic Flowmeter Signal HART®: The unit can be fully configured remotely
Converter is a m-processor based DC unit. The coils of using optional HART® Communications Protocol.
the magnetic flowmeter are excited with pulsed DC The unit is fully compliant and registered with the
current in order to generate the magnetic field. As a HART Foundation. Both Handheld (HART 275)
conductive liquid passes through this magnetic field, an and PC Configuration tools are available as
electrical voltage is induced which is directly proportional options.
to its velocity. The voltage is sensed by the electrodes Scaled Frequency Output: 24 Vdc, 150 W
and sent to the converter which digitally processes these minimum load, 0-4 kHz maximum, pulse width
signals and configures them into analog and digital from 0.1 ms to 2000 ms, pulse factors from
output signals. 0.001 to 1000 per unit of flow.
Unscaled Frequency Output: 5 Vdc (TTL), 0-10
Engineering Specifications kHz maximum, pulse width from 0.032 ms to
System Accuracy 3000 ms, 415 ft (5m) maximum cable length.
Size 4 Inch Magmeter with 50XM1000 signal converter Low Flow Cut-off: Adjustable
Meter Capacity: 1055.9 gpm at 32.8 ft/s
Damping: 1 to 100 seconds configurable.
Flow Velocity in ft/s
Response Time: 0.5 second minimum.
.65 3.28 6.56 9.84 16.4 32.8 Power Requirements:
Accuracy ± % of rate

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*Frequency Output: 240/230/220/120/115/110/48/
Flow >2% of capacity: ±0.5% of rate 24 Vac +10% / - 10% 24/48 Vdc ±30%
Flow <2% of capacity: ±0.01% or Capacity
Current Output: Frequency Output +0.1% Effect 0.2% of rate per 10% change in line
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of range setting voltage.
0.5 Power consumption Minimal 15 Va
Line frequency 50/60 Hz ±6%.
% of Range
Setting 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Coil Excitation Frequency:
Flowrate
in gpm Standard: 6.25 or 7.5 for 50/60 Hz power
Optional: 12/5 / 15 for 50/60 Hz power
Contact Outputs: For alarm and flow direction
Optional Accuracies: ±0.25% of rate is available. Relay: Max. 28V, max. 250 mA, max. 3 W
Range: Typically configured from 0.67 to 49 ft/s Optocoupler: UCE<25 Vdc, IEC<7.5 mA
(0.2 to 15 m/s) Contact Input: For zero return, external totalizer
Operable Flow Range: 1000:1 reset. Rate for the following:
Display: Illuminated LC display, 2 lines each with 16 Relay: Max. 28V, max. 250 mA, max. 3 W
alphanumeric characters, 5x7 dot matrix. Each line Optocoupler: UCE<25Fdc, ICE<7.5mA
is configurable for a number of different items. Serial Interface:
Data Entry: Input of configuration data is by means of - via RS-232C
three push-buttons or via magnetic coupling without Baud rate: 110 to 9600 Baud
removal of transmitter cover. Maximum Cable Length: 45 ft. (15m)
Language: Configuration in English, Danish, Dutch, Number of Nodes: 1 instrument
Finnish, German, Italian, Spanish or Swedish. - via RS-485
Program Protection: Three digit password is entered Baud rate: 110 to 28.8K Baud
by the user to limit entry to configuration. Maximum Cable Length: 4000 ft (1200m)
Number of Nodes: 32 instruments
Current Output: User defined 4-20, 0-20, 2-10, 0-10, 4-
12-20, and 0-10-20 mA into 0-750W load. The last - via HART® Protocol
two choices are for bi-directional flow. 1200 bits/s using frequency shift keying
Maximum cable length: 5000 ft (1500m)
Bi-Directional Flow: Indication and totalization in
bothforward and reverse directions. Flow direction Empty Pipe Detection: Drives the outputs to a
for analog output is indicated by contact closure. predetermined flow condition when the
The scaled frequency option provides a separate electrodes become uncovered. Not available
output for each flow direction. with non-wetted electrode design, if conductivity
<20µS/cm, or for meters £ 3/8" (10mm)

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 Data Configuration
Certification: FM Approved non-incendive for Cl. I, Div. All database interrogations and changes are
2, Gp. A, B, C, & D. Dust ignition proof Cl. II, Div. 1, addressed through the three pushbuttons or
Gp. E, F, & G. Suitable for Cl. Ill, Div. 1, Outdoor magnetic switches shown below.
Hazardous Locations.
Physical Characteristics >F 45.74 %
Ambient Temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) >F 3456.200 gal.

Storage: -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 70°C) Enter

Relative Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing
Vibration Limit:
<0.75G continuous (10 to 150 Hz) Data Step C/CE
<1.5G intermittent (10 to 150 Hz)
Enclosure Classification: NEMA 4X, IEC 529 They are identified as “Data”, “Step”, and “C/CE”. To
IP65 (weather tight and dust tight) gain access to the data base, it is necessary to leave
Housing: Three piece aluminum housing with gasketed the normal “monitoring mode” and enter the
covers, panel or wall-mounting. “configuration mode”. This is accomplished by
pressing the “C/CE” pushbutton. The various
Cable Entrance: Five 1/2" NPT conduit or parameters of the data base can then be viewed by
PG 13.5 cable connections. moving up or down through the menu by pressing
Weight: either the “Data” or “Step” pushbuttons. Data is
Wall enclosure = 9.71bs. (4.4Kg) accessed and changes entered by pressing “Data”
Rack= 4 Ibs. (1.8Kg) and “Step” simultaneously. They constitute the
Signal Cable: Maximum signal cable length is 700 ft. “Enter” button. If no entries or changes are made,
Only one conduit is required between the flowtube the unit will revert to the monitoring mode after about
and the signal converter. Signal cable from different 20 seconds.
meters can be run in the same conduit or in cable There are two ways to make changes to the
trays. Signal cable should be distanced from high database. One is by entering numeric values, and
magnetic fields. Signal cable jacket is suitable for the other is by making a selection from the menu.
outdoor cable tray applications. 30 ft. (10m) is Numbers are entered by using the “Data” and “Step”
supplied as standard. buttons. The “Data button is used to select numbers
0 through 9, decimal point, etc. The “Step” button is
used to move to the next digit. When changing a
menu item, the “Data” and “Step” buttons are used to
scroll through the selections. “Enter” (“Data” and
“Step” together) must be depressed to store the
selection in memory.

HART® is a registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation

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Model Number Designation
50XM1 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Driver Frequency
6.25 Hz (50 Hz) .................................................................... 1
12.5 Hz (50 Hz) .................................................................... 2
7.5 Hz (60 Hz) .................................................................... 3
15 Hz (60 Hz) .................................................................... 4
6.25 Hz (DC) ........................................................................ 5
12.5 Hz (DC) ........................................................................ 6
7.5 Hz (DC) ........................................................................ 7
15 Hz (DC) ........................................................................ 8

Design Level ................................................................................... N

Software Level ....................................................................................... X

Certification
General Purpose ........................................................................................ A
FM Approved Non-Incendive Cl I, Div. 2, Gps. A,B,C&D. Dust
Ignition Proof Cl II, Div. 1, Gps. E, F&G. Suitable for Cl III, Div. 1
Outdoor Hazardous Locations ................................................................. K

Enclosure Classification
NEMA 4X w/PG 13.5 connections ..................................................................... B
NEMA 4X w/1/2" NPT connections ................................................................... D
19" Rack Mount ................................................................................................. M

Contact Outputs
Optocoupler ............................................................................................................... 1
Relay .................................................................................................................... 2

Output Options
Without ........................................................................................................................... 0
Active scaled pulse, fwd & rev ......................................................................................... 1
Relay contact scaled pulse, fwd & rev ............................................................................. 2
Optocoupled scaled pulse, fwd & rev ............................................................................... 3
RS 485 port ...................................................................................................................... 4
RS 232C ........................................................................................................................... 5
RS 485 port & pulse output opto fwd ............................................................................... 6
RS 232C port & pulse output opt fwd ............................................................................... 7
RS 485 port & relay pulse output fwd ............................................................................... 8

Operation - Continuous Mode .................................................................................................. AA

Additional Options
Without ......................................................................................................................................... B
HART Protocol ............................................................................................................................... H

Electrical Requirements
220/230/240 V, 50/60 Hz ....................................................................................................................... A
110/115/120 V, 50/60 Hz ...................................................................................................................... C
24 Vdc ................................................................................................................................................ H

Customer Language - English ........................................................................................................................ 2

Output Current
0-20 mA ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
4-20 mA ............................................................................................................................................................... 2

Primary Type
Series 10D14 (except 10D1477) ................................................................................................................................. 1
Series MFE/MFF ......................................................................................................................................................... A
Continuous Submergence (14” - 24”) .......................................................................................................................... 8
Non-wetted electrodes (10D1477) .............................................................................................................................. 6
Series 10DX/10DS/DM ................................................................................................................................................ 9

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Software Configuration
The table below shows default configuration for the 50XM1000 signal converter. If you want your signal converter
configured for different parameters, list your preferences on the order.

Parameter Default Acceptable Entries

Meter Size 1” 1/25” to 84”
Language English German, French, Italian, Spanish, Finnish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish
kgal/min/hr/sec (user configurable)
ml/s, ml/min, ml/h, l/s, l/min, l/h, hl/s, hl/min
hl/h, bbl/s, bbl/min, bbl/h, bls/day, bls/min
Flow Engineering Units gpm bls/h, kg/s, kg/min, kg/h, t/s, t/min, t/h, gram/s
gram/min, gram/h, mlt/min, mlt/h, mlt/day, lbs/s
lbs/min, lbs/h, mgd, gph, uton/min, uton/h, uton/day
m3/s, m3/min, m3/h, igal/s, igal/min, igal/h
Cal Factor 52.83 gpm 0.05 to 1 of QDN max. for sizes listed above
mgal, bbl, bls, kg, t, gram, ml, mlt, lbs, uton
Totalizer Units gal
kgal(user configurable), l, hl, m3, igal
Actual Flow Indication % Engineering Units
Low Flow Cut Off 1.00% 0 to 10% of specified range
Damping 3 seconds 1/2 to 99 seconds
Analog Output 4-20 mA 0-20 mA, 0-10 mA, 2-10 mA
Pulse Value Forward & Reverse 1/gal 0.001 – 1000 pulses / unit
Pulse Width 50 ms 0.032 – 2000 ms
Digital Filter Off On
Multiplex Display Off On
Instrument Address 0 1 to 99
Baud Rate (Serial Interface Only) 1200 100, 300, 600, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800
Protocol (Serial Interface Only) ASCII ASCII
Flow Direction Forward/reverse Forward
Density 1.0 gram/cm3 0.00001 to 5.0 gram/cm3
Empty Pipe Detector Off On
Flow Indication Standard Opposite

ABB reserves the right to change the above without notice.

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 Outline Dimensions of Remote Signal Converter

Notes:
1. Dimensions are in inches, dimensions in parentheses ( ) are in Millimeters.
2. Dimensions guaranteed only if this print is certified.
3. All dimensions subject to manufacturing tolerance of +/-1/8 (3mm).
4. Mounting hardware supplied by customer.
5. For piping mounting, pipe yoke bracket for connection to customer 2” (ND50)
horizontal or vertical pipe as shown.

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 Outline Dimensions of a Rack Mounted Signal Converter

Notes:
1. Dimensions are in inches, dimensions in parentheses ( ) are in Millimeters.
2. Dimensions guaranteed only if this print is certified.
3. All dimensions subject to manufacturing tolerance of ±1/8 (3mm).
4. Mounting hardware supplied by customer.

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