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A B B M E A S U R E M E N T & A N A LY T I C S | O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N

AquaMaster4
Electromagnetic flowmeter transmitter

The ideal flowmeter for potable

water distribution networks,
revenue metering and irrigation
applications

Measurement made easy

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Harness the power Introduction For more information
of electromagnetic
flowmeters AquaMaster4 is a high performance electromagnetic Further publications for AquaMaster4 are available
flowmeter for the measurement of electrically- for free download from:
conductive fluids and is normally supplied as a http://new.abb.com/products/measurement-
factory-configured, calibrated system. products

This publication provides end-user details for

AquaMaster4 integral and remote transmitters.
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Contents
1 Health, safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Document symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Improper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Potential safety hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power supply connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AquaMaster4 transmitter – electrical . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mains power supply (remote transmitter) . . . . . . 14
Safety standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Renewable energy supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery hazard, handling, shipping Battery power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
and recycling / disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fitting internal batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). . . 6 AquaMaster4 remote sensor connections. . . . . . . . . . 17
Product recycling and disposal (Europe only) . . . . . . . . 6 Integral sensor connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
End-of-life battery disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Input / Output connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information on ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS II). 6 Input / Output connection socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Product symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pulse outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Transmitter overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pressure transducer (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmitter protective cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Product identification labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fitting the transmitter protective cover . . . . . . . 18
Nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Near Field Communication (NFC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Integral transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 NFC wall-mount coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remote-mount transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fitting the configuration / reading interface
and connecting the NFC wall-mount coupler . . . 19
4 Transport and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Safety instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storing the transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Checks prior to commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MID / Anti-tamper seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Integral transmitter –
tamper-detection seals / locking screws. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Remote transmitter –
tamper-detection seals / locking screws. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Factory -configuration / calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Security and password access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
User account – standard level privileges . . . . . . 25
Velox phone / tablet productivity app. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Process Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Logger data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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8 Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Diagnostic error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Flow Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Totalizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Other errors / required action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacing internal batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10 Legacy support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

11 Spares / Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

12 Recycling and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

13 Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Declarations of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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1 Health, safety and security

Document symbols Security
Symbols that appear in this document are explained below:   IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
This product is designed to be connected to and to
  DANGER – SERIOUS DAMAGE TO HEALTH communicate information and data via a network
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word interface. It is your sole responsibility to provide and
‘DANGER’ indicates an imminent electrical hazard. continuously ensure a secure connection between the
Failure to observe this safety information will result in product and your network or any other network (as
death or severe injury. the case may be). You shall establish and maintain any
appropriate measures (such as but not limited to the
  WARNING – BODILY INJURY  installation of firewalls, application of authentication
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word measures, encryption of data and installation of anti-
‘WARNING’ indicates a potential electrical hazard. virus programs) to protect the product, the network,
Failure to observe this safety information will result in its system and the interface against any kind of
death or severe injury. security breaches, unauthorized access, interference,
intrusion, leakage and / or theft of data or
    CAUTION – MINOR INJURIES  information. ABB Limited and its affiliates are not
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word liable for damages and / or losses related to such
‘CAUTION’ indicates a potentially dangerous security breaches, any unauthorized access,
situation. Failure to observe this safety information interference, intrusion, leakage and / or theft of data
may result in minor or moderate injury. The symbol or information.
may also be used for property damage warnings.

  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  Intended use

This symbol indicates operator tips, particularly This flowmeter is intended for the following uses:
useful information or important information about • To transmit fluid media with electrical conductivity.
the product or its further uses. The signal word • To measure flow rate, flow velocity, volume flow (forward,
‘IMPORTANT (NOTE)’ does not indicate a dangerous reverse and net) and pressure (option).
or harmful situation.
The flowmeter has been designed for use exclusively within the
technical limit values indicated on the identification plate and
in the data sheets.
Safety precautions
Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions In terms of the measuring medium, observe the following
contained within this manual before and during use of the points:
equipment. Failure to do so could result in bodily harm or • Wetted parts such as measuring electrodes, liner,
damage to the equipment. grounding electrodes, grounding rings, protection flanges
must not be damaged because of the chemical and physical
  WARNING – BODILY INJURY  characteristic of the measuring medium.
Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing • The information on the name plate must be observed.
must be performed:
• by suitably trained personnel only
Improper use
• i n accordance with the information provided in this
The following are considered to be instances of improper use of
manual
the flowmeter:
• i n accordance with relevant national and local • For operating as a flexible adapter in piping, for example.
regulations for compensating pipe offsets, pipe vibrations, pipe
expansions.
• For use as a climbing aid, e.g. for mounting purposes.
• For use as a support for external loads, e.g. as a support for
piping, etc.
• Material application, e.g. by painting over the name plate or
welding/soldering on parts.
• Material removal, e.g. by spot drilling the housing.
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Potential safety hazards

AquaMaster4 transmitter – electrical

    WARNING – BODILY INJURY  • D

o not use spiral wound lithium thionyl chloride
To ensure safe use when operating this equipment, batteries. These pose a very high hazard to
the following points must be observed: personnel and a very high fire and explosion
• Up to 240 V AC may be present. Be sure to isolate hazard.
the supply before removing the terminal cover. NEVER FIT THIS TYPE.

• N
ormal safety precautions must be taken to avoid • F
itting of battery technologies other than lithium
the possibility of an accident occurring when thionyl chloride is NOT permitted.
operating in conditions of high pressure and / or
• S
ome forms of D batteries do not conform the ‘D’
temperature.
battery standard and may result in intermittent
Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment connection and incorrect product operation.
described in this manual or any relevant Material
• I ncorrect use or operation of batteries may result
Safety Data Sheets (where applicable) can be
in potentially serious hazards to personnel.
obtained from the Company, together with
servicing and spares information. • D
O NOT expose batteries to fire or temperatures
above 85 °C (185 °F) and DO NOT crush or
puncture – they may leak, explode or rupture
Safety standards violently.
This product has been designed to satisfy the requirements
• DO NOT ship or transport the AquaMaster4
of IEC61010-1:2010 3rd edition ‘Safety Requirements for
with lithium batteries fitted unless the following
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
instruction is complied with:
Laboratory Use’ and complies with US NEC 500, NIST and
OSHA. Transporting lithium batteries or product
containing lithium batteries:
This equipment complies with the requirements of CEI/IEC • These are classified in ‘category UN3091 – Class 9’
61010-1:2010 ‘Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment of the UN list of hazardous materials. The
for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use’ and complies transport of such battery packs must conform to
with US NEC 500 and Occupational Safety & Health the prevailing rules that are specific to the means
Administration. of transport used, both in terms of packing,
If the equipment is used in a manner NOT specified by the identification and accompanying documents. The
Company, the protection provided by the equipment may be carrier must always be informed of the contents. A
impaired. warning label ‘Hazardous Label for Class 9 –
Miscellaneous Hazardous Goods’ must be
attached to the packing and remain visible on the
Battery hazard, handling, shipping outside of the package.
and recycling / disposal
• D
O NOT dispose of depleted or partially depleted
batteries. They MUST be recycled in accordance
  WARNING – DANGER 
with local regulations (for example, sent to a
AquaMaster4 is available with choice of power
specialist recycling centre that handles such
options including lithium thionyl chloride battery
batteries). The batteries must be packed, labeled
power. This warning covers the health and safety
and transported in accordance with the
issues regarding the product with such batteries.
regulations. Ensure the battery cannot be short
The following warnings must be observed:
circuited.
• Only batteries approved by ABB, listed on page
15, or contained in the latest documentation • R
ecycling in Europe must be in accordance with
from ABB may be fitted. Fitting of other types are 91/157/EEC and 93/86/EEC Directives.
not recommended by ABB. The latest list of • D
amaged, leaking or overheated batteries require
recommend batteries can be downloaded from urgent specialist handling and treatment.
www.abb.com/measurement. Immediately evacuate all personnel from the area
and seek professional assistance.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information on ROHS Directive 2011/65/EU
(WEEE) (RoHS II)
WEEE EU Directive 2012/19/EU covers disposal and recycling of ABB, Industrial Automation, Measurement & Analytics, UK, fully
electronic equipment at the end of life for reasons of supports the objectives of the ROHS II directive. All in-scope
environmental protection. products placed on the market by IAMA UK on and following the
22nd of July 2017 and without any specific exemption, will be
  For industrial installations, portable equipment is compliant to the ROHS II directive, 2011/65/EU.
included. This means that when the AquaMaster4
transmitter is used with a remote insertion sensor, it
Product symbols
is included in directive’s scope and has the WEEE
symbol (left) on its data label. Therefore, at the end of Symbols that may appear on this product are shown below:
life, contact the supplier for specialist waste
recycling. It must not be disposed of as municipal   Risk of electric shock.
waste.

Permanent Industrial installations are not designated within   This symbol, when noted on a product, indicates a
this directive for recycling. At the point of supply the intended potential hazard which could cause serious personal
use is not always known, so the WEEE symbol is included on all injury and / or death. The user should reference this
remote forms of the AquaMaster4 transmitter. instruction manual for operation and / or safety
information.

Product recycling and disposal (Europe only)   Protective earth (ground) terminal.
  Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may
not be disposed of in European public disposal
systems after 12 August 2005. To conform to   Functional earth (ground) terminal.
European local and national regulations (EU Directive
2012/19/EU), European electrical equipment users
can now return old or end-of-life equipment to the   Direct current supply only.
manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.
ABB is committed to ensuring that the risk of any   Alternating current supply only.
environmental damage or pollution caused by any of
its products is minimized as far as possible.   This symbol, when noted on a product enclosure or
barrier, indicates that a risk of electrical shock and /
or electrocution exists and indicates that only
  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  individuals qualified to work with hazardous voltages
For return for recycling, please contact the equipment should open the enclosure or remove the barrier.
manufacturer or supplier for instructions on how to
return end-of-life equipment for proper disposal.   Recycle separately from general waste under the
WEEE directive.
End-of-life battery disposal
The transmitter contains lithium batteries that must be
removed and disposed of responsibly in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
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2 Transmitter overview

Pressure transducer
I/O

External power

Integral Integral
Internal battery-powered only Internal battery renewable-powered
No output(s) Pulse / Modbus / SensusTM output(s) and pressure

I/O Pressure transducer

I/O

Sensor
External power
Sensor
Integral / Remote – Pipe / Wall mount Integral / Remote – Pipe / Wall mount
Internal battery / AC-powered Internal battery / AC / renewable-powered
Pulse / Modbus / Senus output(s) Pulse / Modbus / Senus output(s) and pressure

Figure 1  AquaMaster4 configuration options

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3 Product identification labels

Nameplate
Integral transmitter Remote-mount transmitter

H G

A Model type / number A Model type / number

B Transmitter-specific tag B Transmitter-specific tag

C ABB-defined product serial number C ABB-defined product serial number

D Min. / Max. voltage rating D Min. / Max. voltage rating

E Logger (shown if available) E Logger (shown if available)

F Enclosure ingress protection rating F Enclosure ingress protection rating

G Transmitter disposal categories G Transmitter disposal categories

H Applicable certification H Applicable certification

Figure 2  Name plate – integral transmitter (example) Figure 3  Name plate – remote-mount transmitter (example)
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4 Transport and storage

Inspection
Check the transmitter immediately after unpacking for possible
damage that may have occurred from improper transport.
Details of any damage that has occurred in transit must be
recorded on the transport documents. All claims for damages
must be submitted to the shipper without delay and before
installation.

Transport
  WARNING – BODILY INJURY 
Life-threatening danger due to suspended loads. In
the case of suspended loads, a danger of the load
falling exists.

Remaining under suspended loads is prohibited.

  WARNING – RISK OF INJURY DUE TO FLOWMETER

SLIPPING.
The flowmeter's center of gravity may be higher than
the harness suspension points.
• Ensure that the flowmeter does not slip or turn
during transport.

• Support the flowmeter laterally during transport.

Storing the flowmeter

Bear the following points in mind when storing transmitters:
• Store the transmitter in its original packaging in a dry and
dust-free location.
• Observe the permitted ambient conditions for transport and
storage.
• Do not store the transmitter in direct sunlight.

Storage temperature
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F).

The ambient conditions for the transport and storage of the

transmitter correspond to the ambient conditions for
operation of the transmitter.

Adhere to the transmitter data sheet (DS/FET400-EN).

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5 Installation
Installation conditions

Integral version –
allow room to read
data plate

Figure 4  Siting Figure 7  Vibration

60 °C
(140 °F)
maximum

–20 °C
(–4 °F)
minimum

Figure 5  Within temperature limits

Figure 8  Spillage

Submerged –
9 months
accrued time
<2 m
(78 in.)
Figure 6  Shade

IP68 (NEMA 6P)

ENCLOSURE 6P

Figure 9  Within environmental rating

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For access to display and

communication

Pressure transducer

Figure 11  Access to transmitter

Pressure transducer

Figure 10  Pressure transducer – protect from frost

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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (in.)

87
128 (3.42)
(5.04)

184 (7.23) 127 (5.00)

100 (3.93)

102
(4.01)

138
(5.43)

106 (4.17)

Wall- / Pipe-mount remote transmitter

88
128 (3.50) 145
(5.04) (5.7)

184 (7.23)

156 (6.14) 156 (6.14) 93 (3.7)

Integral transmitter Transmitter with NFC aerial cover

Figure 12  AquaMaster4 transmitter dimensions

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Grounding

Mains power supply (option)

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
The grounding arrangements shown in Figure 13 to
Figure 15 are applicable to both cathodic and non-
cathodic protected installations.

Mains power supply (option)

Earth
(ground) rod
(mains only)

Bond probe
to pipe

Earth (ground) rod (mains only)

Figure 13  AquaMaster4 transmitter mounted in a

chamber – flanged sensor
Figure 15  AquaMaster4 transmitter mounted in a cabinet –
insertion sensor
Mains power supply (option)

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
The grounding arrangements shown in
are applicable ONLY to:
• cathodic protected installations

• installations where E2 and E3 are different to E1

Earth
(ground) rod
(mains only)
  CAUTION – DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 
Incorrect installation will result in fault currents
flowing through the meter resulting in unstable
readings.

>50D >50D

Figure 14  AquaMaster4 transmitter mounted in a cabinet –

flanged sensor
E2 E1 E1 E3
Conductive pipe

Insulator Cathodic potentials E1 Insulator

MUST be equal

Cathodic protected installations with different cathodic

potential generator
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Connections Power supply connections
AquaMaster4 has 3 power supply options:
  DANGER – SERIOUS DAMAGE TO HEALTH
• Mains power
• The mains / line-powered transmitter option is not
• Renewable energy
fitted with a switch – an isolator such as a switch or
• Internal batteries
circuit breaker conforming to local safety standards
must be fitted to the final installation. It must be
See page 7 for power supply options by transmitter type.
fitted in close proximity to the transmitter, within
easy reach of the operator and marked clearly as the
  WARNING – BODILY INJURY
isolator for the transmitter.
• Disconnect the supply from any cables that are
• Remove all power from supply, relay, any powered terminated on the transmitter.
control circuits and high common mode voltages
• Electrical installation and earthing (grounding) must
before accessing or making any connections.
be in accordance with relevant national and local
• All connections to secondary circuits must have standards.
insulation to required local safety standards. After
installation, there must be no access to live parts.
  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
Use screened cable for signal inputs and relay
Power supply connections / earthing arrangements
connections. Route signal leads and power cables
are identical for cathodically-protected remote
separately, preferably in an earthed (grounded)
transmitter systems. For cathodically-protected
flexible metal conduit.
integral transmitter systems, follow cathodic
installation practices.
  WARNING – BODILY INJURY 
• If the transmitter is used in a manner not specified Mains power supply (remote transmitter)
by the Company, the protection provided by the Mains power requirements:
equipment may be impaired. • 95 to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz @ <3 VA
• Cable length 3 m (9.8 ft.)
• Replacement of the internal battery must be carried
• Protected by a fused isolator, rating – mains, anti-surge 3 A
out by an approved technician only.

• The transmitter conforms to Installation Category II Make connections as shown in Figure 16.
of IEC 61010.

• All equipment connected to the transmitter’s External earth

(ground) boss
terminals must comply with local safety standards
(IEC 60950, IEC61010-1).

Color Connection
Green / Yellow Earth
Brown L1 / L
Blue L2 / N

110 to 240 V AC
50 / 60 Hz

Isolator / Fuse rating – mains, anti-surge, 3 A

Figure 16  Connecting a mains power supply (remote

transmitter)
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Renewable energy supply Battery power supply

  IMPORTANT (NOTE)    IMPORTANT (NOTE) 

• Before making connections, check the Data label to • Observe all warnings in Section 1, page 5.
confirm power supply requirements.
• Never remove the transmitter lid assembly when the
• Renewable energy generators do not operate at water level around the flowmeter is close to the
maximum capacity. Wind turbines are affected by enclosure.
low wind speeds and solar panels by coatings of
• Only use 3.6 V lithium thionyl chloride D batteries
dust, wildlife droppings and short daylight periods
recommended by ABB.
in winter.
Recommended / preferred batteries are:
For these reasons, in some installations, generators
– SAFT LSS600
with a capacity greater then the specified 5 W
– Eve ER34615
minimum should be used. Contact ABB for a technical
note, giving guidance on the selection of suitably
the following batteries can also be used:
sized generators for AquaMaster4.
– GB Battery ER34615
– cT-energy ER34615
Renewable energy supply requirements: – OmniCel ER34615
• Input 12 V (nominal) – GEBC ER34615
• V in: max. 22 V DC, min. 8 V DC
• Solar panel or wind generator 5 W or greater or refer to the latest online list at www.abb.com.

D A Pin Connection
D 0 V / –V
C B A +V

Connector part
number: B20433

Figure 17  Connecting a renewable energy supply

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Fitting internal batteries

  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  7 Remove O-ring G from the recess in the transmitter

• If fitting batteries for the first time, perform steps housing and ensure transmitter / housing mating sealing
2, 3 and 8 to 14 of the procedure below. faces are clean. If contaminated, clean recess and sealing
faces and fit a new O-ring using supplied grease type (ABB
• If replacing existing batteries, refer to page 34.
kit no. 3K220).
• Always fit batteries as new pairs. 8 Remove and discard any silica gel bags (not illustrated).
9 Insert new batteries H of the correct type into the holders,
• The transmitter assembly is not attached to the
ensuring the correct polarity (I = positive [+]).
housing by a restraining cord / cable. After removal,
10 Place new silica gel bags from spares kit (not illustrated) in
place it in a clean dry accessible location.
the housing.
• On small flanged sensors, the transmitter should be 11 Carefully connect sensor connection cable plug E avoiding
90 ° to the pipe to avoid connectors impacting the strain / damage to the cable loom.
flanges. 12 Carefully connect battery connection plug D avoiding strain
/ damage to the cable loom.
13 Fit transmitter assembly A onto transmitter housing B
Referring to Figure 18:
and rotate clockwise until the tamper seal openings in the
1 If tamper detection seals or locking screw(s) are fitted
housing and transmitter assembly align fully.
remove them – see page 22.
14 If required fit tamper seals or refit locking screw(s) – see
2 Rotate transmitter assembly A anticlockwise to disengage
page 22.
it from transmitter housing B.
3 Carefully lift transmitter assembly A away from transmitter
housing B avoiding strain / damage to any attached
internal wiring C.
4 Carefully disconnect battery connection plug D.
5 Carefully disconnect sensor connection plug E.
6 Remove existing batteries F and discard safely –
refer to page 5.

Figure 18  Fitting internal batteries

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AquaMaster4 remote sensor connections Input / Output connections

Referring to Figure 19:   CAUTION – DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 
1 Remove screwed cap A on sensor connector B. • Refer to the Specification, page 37 for input /
output ratings.
2 Carefully push sensor plug C into the socket and rotate until
it engages. • Inductive loads must be suppressed or clamped to
limit voltage swings.
  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
If the sensor cable is terminated with fly leads, • Operation of outputs is programmable.
connection is via a sensor cable adapter box (part
• External isolators are not normally required as the
number WABC2035 available separately).
pulse and alarm circuit is electrically-separated from
all other AquaMaster4 connections.

• Capacitive loads must be inrush current limited.

• Fully-floating pulse outputs may be subject to static

damage, for example connecting to a floating
datalogger, unless ‘COM’ is operated within its
galvanic isolation range (±35 V) from earth.

Input / Output connection socket

WABC 2010 Pin view –

I / O socket only

A
Remote sensor B F
G
connector icon on
transmitter top
cover C E
D

Figure 19  Remote sensor connections

Integral sensor connections

Pre-wired sensor connections to the connector plug are shown
Figure 21  Input / Output connection socket (rear view)
in Figure 20.

Pin Signal Function Color (output cable)

A DATA Sensus Encoder Violet
B DATA CLOCK Sensus Encoder Blue
C O/P COM Output common Yellow
D O/P2 Reverse pulses Red
E O/P3 Alarm output Brown
F O/P1 Forward pulses Orange
G 0V Sensus Encoder Screen

Table 1  Connector input / output connections

Figure 20  Integral sensor connections (pre-wired)

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Pulse outputs Transmitter protective cover
An optional protective cover can be fitted over the transmitter
  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
front panel for locations where damage could occur.
Outputs 1 and 2 are polarity-sensitive. The common
connection for these outputs is designated ‘COM’ and
Fitting the transmitter protective cover
is the negative connection.
Referring to Figure 25.
1 Stretch retaining strap A (included with cover B) over
For example, telemetry, electronic and counters transmitter face C.
OV* (–)
Counter / Totalizers
COM 2 Position optional protective cover B over transmitter face
Forward flow O/P1 (+) C and clip it into the fitted position D.
O/P2 (+)
Reverse flow

PLC or Datalogger
Common COM (–)
Input 1 O/P1 (+)
Input 2 O/P2 (+)

*Optional link for grounding floating

output – see Note above.

Figure 22  Pulse output connections

Alarm interface

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
Output 3 is not polarity-sensitive. The common
connection for these outputs is designated ‘COM’.

Common COM
Alarm input O/P3

Figure 23  Alarm output connections

Pressure transducer (optional)

Optional pressure transducers are available for a range of
pressures and cable lengths.

Figure 24  Optional pressure transducer connector

Figure 25  Fitting the transmitter protective cover

  CAUTION – DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT 
• Use only the pressure transducer supplied with the
transmitter – other types may not function.

• U
se of different ABB pressure transducers requires
alteration of the pressure span and zero factors in
the transmitter.
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Near Field Communication (NFC) Fitting the configuration / reading interface and
connecting the NFC wall-mount coupler
AquaMaster4 has a smart contactless Near Field
Referring to Figure 25, page 18.
Communications (NFC) interface located on its front face
1 Stretch retaining strap A (included with cover B) over
where the ABB logo is just above the LCD. This enables users to
transmitter face C.
interact directly with the transmitter locally using the ABB
Velox phone / tablet productivity app and other compatible Referring to Figure 27:
ABB phone / tablet productivity apps. 2 Clip the configuration / reading interface A over the front
of the transmitter B, ensuring correct orientation.
NFC wall-mount coupler
3 Route connection cable C to the required location for the
In some installations the transmitter may be relatively
wall-mount coupler.
inaccessible, for example, below ground level in a chamber.
In such locations an optional remote configuration / reading
interface connected to an NFC wall-mount coupler can be
fitted to make remote reading or access for configuration via
smartphone / tablet easier.

This interface clips over the front face of the transmitter and
connects to an NFC wall-mount coupler (mounted in an
accessible location) using a short connecting cable.

Configuration / Reading interface

fitted to transmitter
NFC interface pad

Connecting cable

Figure 26  Remote configuration / reading interface and

NFC wall-mount coupler

Figure 27  Fitting the configuration / reading interface

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Referring to Figure 28:

4 The fitted cable can be shortened if required – do not extend

this cable.

5 Loosen cable clamp screws A, pass free end of cable B

through to terminal connections C, make cable connections
and re-tighten cable clamp screws A.

6 Power up and check connections between the 2 interfaces

before proceeding with step 7.

7 Seal the wall-mount coupler connections C with sealant

(supplied) to seal against water ingress. Allow the sealant to
cure.

  WARNING – BODILY INJURY 

• Potting materials can be toxic. Read the
manufacturers’ instructions carefully before
preparing the potting material and use suitable
safety precautions when required.

• Do not overfill or allow the potting material to come

into contact with seals or grooves.

• Do not let potting material enter conduit (if used).

8 Fix / mount wall-mount coupler in the required location /

position using 2 screws.

Figure 28  Connecting and sealing the NFC wall-mount coupler

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6 Commissioning
Safety instruction MID / Anti-tamper seals
  WARNING – INTEGRAL  FLOWMETERS For flowmeters ordered with the Measuring Instrument
Risk of burns due to hot measuring media. Directive (MID) option it is a legal requirement that,
The sensor surface temperature may exceed 70 °C at the end of installation, the flowmeter is sealed to prevent
(158 °F), depending on the measuring medium unauthorized changes to the meter settings and configuration.
temperature! Before starting work on the flowmeter,
make sure that it has cooled sufficiently. A read-only switch is used to prevent login through any
communication means and modification of any parameters on
If there is a chance that safe operation is no longer possible, the AquaMaster4 – see Figure 29.
take the flowmeter out of operation and secure it against
unintended startup. For MID flowmeters this switch must be set to MID Read-only
position. A suitable anti-tamper seal (see page 22) must be
fitted such that, in the event of unauthorized tampering, it is
Checks prior to commissioning clearly visible that the fitted legal metrology seal has been
The following points must be checked before commissioning broken.
the flowmeter:
• The wiring must have been completed as described in
Installation – page 10.
• The sensor must be grounded correctly.
MID / Read-only switch
• The ambient conditions must meet the requirements set
out in the technical data.
MID sealed
• The power supply must meet the requirements printed on read-only position
the identification plate.
• The sensor and transmitter must be correctly assigned –
see page 8 for label information.
Read / Write position

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
The Flow Settings > Mains Noise Rejection Frequency
(Hz) setting must match the mains frequency in the
country of installation – see page 29.

Figure 29  Read-only switch

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Integral transmitter – Remote transmitter –
tamper-detection seals / locking screws tamper-detection seals / locking screws
Locations for tamper-detection seals / locking screws on
integral transmitters are shown in Figure 30.   IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
It is a legal requirement for MID-compliant
flowmeters to fit tamper-detection seals at
Tamper-detection seal /
locking screw locations installation to the case and remote sensor connector.

Locations for tamper-detection seals are shown in Figure 31.

Tamper-
detection seal
fitted through
case and lug
on plug

Tamper-detection seal
Figure 30  Integral transmitter – locations on case
tamper detection seal / locking screw locations
(rear view)

Figure 31  Remote transmitter tamper-detection seal

locations (rear view)

Locations for locking screws are shown in Figure 32.

Locking screw
locations on case

Figure 32  Remote transmitter security screw locations (rear

view)
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7 Operation
Start-up
If an alarm, fault or power issue occurs, warning icons are
WARNING – BODILY INJURY 
displayed on the bottom line.
• Observe all battery and other warnings in Section 1,
page 5.
The battery state indicator has 3 segments that indicate the
• Operation at temperature extremes significantly following conditions:
shortens the battery capacity and life – see
Icon state Battery only Mains + backup
Specification, page 37. and renewable
Both batteries Backup battery
in good condition fully charged
To start the AquaMaster4 for the first time connect the battery
connector (D on page 16) / apply mains or renewable power.
Both batteries Backup battery
in use 2/3rd full
Operating display
The LCD is configurable, but by default it displays the flowrate One battery empty Backup battery
and volume in selected units, which are programmable. For (red wire connection) 1/3rd full

volume totals, the display cycles between forward, reverse and

net totals by default, with the direction indicated by the arrows Replace both
above the volume total. Volume is shown to 2 significant digits batteries

and further accuracy is available if the flowmeter is read via the

Velox app.
No power left Backup battery
The LCD display shows the configured display values, such as no flow measurement empty*
flow totals, flowrate and alarm icons.

*Backup energy is replaced when mains power is restored.

Upper display:
forward flow total / reverse flow total / net flow total Figure 34  Battery icon – status indicators

Flow direction   WARNING – BODILY INJURY 

Battery state forward / reverse Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with
regulations – refer to page 5.

Sensor fault Mains failure Renewable energy

Empty pipe condition (Future use) not present /
low charge
Lower display: 5 Alarm icons
flowrate / flow velocity / pressure

Figure 33  AquaMaster4 display information

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Factory -configuration / calibration
AquaMaster4 flowmeters are factory-configured and The Velox phone / tablet productivity app exchanges data with
calibrated. If changes to the configuration are required, these the AquaMaster4 when a configuration device is placed on the
are made via an Android® or Windows® phone / tablet AquaMaster4’s NFC interface (or the user end of the
productivity app using a local communications interface (NFC) AquaMaster4 Passive NFC Coupler if this is connected to the
app for connectivity. transmitter) – see Figure 35.

The NFC interface is located on the AquaMaster4 front face Each time data is captured from a transmitter a new file is
where the ABB logo is (just above the LCD) or on the wall-mount written; historical data is retained.
coupler (if used). The interface enables direct interaction with
AquaMaster4 locally using the ABB Velox phone / tablet
productivity app (or other compatible ABB phone / tablet
productivity apps).

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
Before attempting to exchange data, launch the Velox Move the configuration
phone / tablet productivity app and enable the NFC device to align the NFC
aerial until communication is
option on your phone / tablet (configuration device). established
On an Android device this is normally found in the
Settings...> menu).

The Velox phone / tablet productivity app enables:

• process values (PV); flow rate, totalizer values to be read
• logger data to be retrieved
• configuration settings to be read or changed
• diagnostic conditions to be read
• f irmware updates to be download into the transmitter

Obtain and install the ABB Velox phone / tablet productivity

app from Google Playstore, Windows store or ABB portal. On NFC interface pad
<15 mm (0.6 in.)

Figure 35  Using a configuration device to capture data via NFC

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Security and password access

Access to the transmitter via the NFC interface requires the use These are the only items that users are expected to need during
of an authentication password. The NFC interface supports normal flowmeter use. Advanced settings and factory-specific
two access accounts, each with a separate password: a user configuration (not needed to for normal flowmeter
account for normal use and an account to reset the user configuration and control) are accessible only with high levels
account password. of access privilege. Temporary elevated access privileges can
be obtained only with a meter specific one-time use command
Enter the account authentication password in the Velox phone / generated by ABB technical support and service teams.
tablet productivity app before bringing the configuration
device into contact with the transmitter. Data exchange will not   IMPORTANT (NOTES) 
be successful if an incorrect password is used. • It is strongly recommended that the account’s
factory default authentication password is changed
  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  from the factory default on commissioning the
Password and PIN details are entered via the Setting flowmeter.
option in the Instrument List pane – refer to page
• When changing a password, record it somewhere
26 for navigation details.
secure, especially if each flowmeter has a unique
password. If a password is lost or unknown, the
flowmeter must be reset to its factory default
User account – standard level privileges
settings to regain access – data loss will occur.
Factory default password: am2k

This is the main user account for general access to the Contact your ABB technical support or service engineer for help
transmitter and has a user-settable password. if needing access to advanced settings or factory
Process values, user configuration settings, transmitter configuration. (Note, more data is exchanged via the NFC
diagnostics conditions and logger data are accessible with the connection with higher levels of access so it takes longer to
standard level privileges provided by the User account. read from the flowmeter when these privileges are being
granted.)

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
The command code is a meter-specific one-time user
hash code generated by ABB technical support /
service teams only. Contact your regular ABB
technical support or service engineer for help if
needing to reset the user account password.
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Velox phone / tablet productivity app
Common menu ribbon

Process Values Configuration Diagnostics

LOGGER
Velox
Flow Measurements
phone / tablet Flow Velocity
productivity app 6.793 l/s 0.865 m/s

LOGGER

Volume Totalizers
Forward Volume Reverse Volume
1,612.66 m3 0.37 m3

Net Volume
1,612.29 m3

LOGGER
Pressure Measurements
Pressure
0.000 Bar

Digital Outputs
DO1 Pulse Frequency DO2 Pulse Frequency
0.00 0.0

Alarm Output State

Off

Configuration Diagnostics
Process Values

Context menu
Refer to page 27 Refer to page 28 Refer to page 32
Share data icon
(digital share)

Filter
Android Beam Add to Dropbox Bluetooth

Aqm4_1234
1234

Email Gmail Memo

Aqm4_2468135 List of
2468135 captured AQM4 flowmeters

Aqm4_4294967295
Outlook Save to Drive Wi-Fi Direct
4294967295
List of configuration
templates Settings
(settings), resident
Select and download a in the phone / tablet
Use PIN

compatible firmware file productivity app – User-set PIN

EDIT
these enable PIN (prompted at launch)
flowmeter settings
FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD to be changed via Master password EDIT
User-entered flowmeter
the phone / tablet access password
CONFIG TEMPLATES Enable factory
reset
operations
SETTINGS Language English Language displayed on the phone /
Enter / Edit / Save
tablet productivity app –
ABOUT passwords and PIN
SUPPORTED DEVICES user-selectable

List of supported flowmeters –

Software version and When enabled, the user can make use of the user access enables new flowmeters to be added
associated software password reset action (located on Configuration tab-page / and existing flowmeters to be
details User Access Rights). When these operations are enabled, the deleted
user can read the transmitter ID and password, reset PIN values
and invoke the user access password reset action.

Figure 36  Overview – Velox interface

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Process Values Logger data

If the (optional) logger functionality was ordered, logger data
This window displays operating values for the selected
is acquired by pressing the LOGGER button when the
flowmeter:
Process Values window is displayed. The log type and a date /
Aqm4_4294967295
ID: 4294967295
time range must be specified.

Process Values Configuration Diagnostics

Data acquisition is started by pressing the GET LOGGER DATA
button and holding the configuration device within NFC range
LOGGER
of the associated transmitter.
Flow Measurements

Flow Velocity
Logger menu options comprise:
6.793 l/s 0.865 m/s

Menu Function
Get … Log A drop-down menu used to select
LOGGER one of the following log types:
Volume Totalizers   Get Flow and Pressure Log
  Get Flow Log
Forward Volume Reverse Volume
  Get Pressure Log (pressure transducer option required)
1,612.66 m3 0.37 m3
  Get Totalizer Log
Date (from) A user-set calendar used to enter the date to start logging
Net Volume
1,612.29 m3 Date (to) A user-set calendar used to enter the date to cease logging
Time (from) A user-set clock used to enter the time to start logging
Time (to) A user-set calendar used to enter the time to cease logging
LOGGER

Pressure Measurements
Acquired data is displayed on a chart (see below) and can be
Pressure shared via Bluetooth / email or saved to a drive – see page
0.000 Bar
26:

Logger
Digital Outputs
Get Flow Log
DO1 Pulse Frequency DO2 Pulse Frequency
0.00 0.0
01/06/2017 13/06/2017
Alarm Output State
Off 16:12 16:12
GET LOGGER DATA

300

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Figure 37  Process Values window

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Flow [m3/day]
Rotate device for larger view

Figure 38  Example of logger data displayed on a chart

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Configuration
  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  Device Information Note

• Access rights are transmitter-specific. Protected Transmitter Unique Id

read-only fields cannot be overwritten via Velox even Transmitter-specific.
if read / write access is displayed on the Transmitter Serial Number
configuration device (at Configuration level). Transmitter-specific.
Sensor Unique Id
• Pressure Settings and Logger Settings menus are
Sensor-specific.
enabled only if the transmitter was ordered with
Sensor Serial Number
these options. Menus are not displayed if an option
Sensor-specific.
is not ordered.
Transmitter Build Type
Factory-set.
This window displays a list of Configuration menus. Options: Integral Sensor | Remote Sensor.
Menus with a icon can be edited by the end-user. All other ID

menus are factory presets and cannot be modified by the end- Used to enter a unique ID for the transmitter.

user. Meter Owner

Used to enter the ID of the meter owner.
Sensor Location
Aqm4_4294967295
ID: m4_4294967295 Used to enter the location of the sensor.
Process Values Configuration Diagnostics Sensor Type
The sensor type.
Device Information Types: Full Bore | Probe.
Calibration Accuracy Normal
Display Settings Options: Normal | Class 1 | Class 2| MID Class 1|
MID Class 2.
Flow Settings Calendar Date / Time
Used to set the date from date / time pop-up pages
Volume Totalizer Settings (format DD/MM/YYYY and time (format hr/min/
sec. A prompt is displayed if the set
date / time differs from device values.
Pressure Settings

Logger Settings Display Settings Note

Options
Selected settings are displayed on
Pulse Outputs Settings (all parameters):
the transmitter display – see page 24.
Yes | No

Alarm Output Settings Velocity

Used to select if the velocity is displayed
on the transmitter.
Power Management Settings
Flow
Used to select if the flow value is displayed
Simulation Modes
on the transmitter.
Pressure
User Access Rights Settings
If option is ordered, used to select if pressure
is displayed on the transmitter.
Secure Feature Control Settings
Forward Totalizer
Used to select if the forward flow total is
Sensus Settings displayed on the transmitter.
Reverse Totalizer
Firmware Information
Used to select if the reverse flow total is displayed
on the transmitter.
Net Totalizer
Used to select if the net total flow is
displayed on the transmitter.

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Figure 39  Configuration window

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Flow Settings Note Volume Totalizer Settings Note

Velocity Units Volume Units
Used to select the unit for velocity displayed on the Used to select the unit for volume displayed on the
transmitter. transmitter.
Options: mm/s | m/s | ft/s | ft/min Options: Custom Units | l | m3 | imp-gal | ft3 | us-gal |
Ml | us-Mgal | imp-Mgal | ml | hl | kgal | acre-feet.
Flow Units
Custom Volume Units Name
Used to select the unit for flow displayed on the
Used to enter the name for custom volume units
transmitter.
displayed on the transmitter. Ensure (Custom Units)
Options: Custom units | l/s | l/min | l/hr | Ml/day |
is selected in the Volume Units parameter before
m3/s | m3/min | m3/hr | m3/day | gal/s | gal/min |
entering a name at this parameter.
gal/hr | Mgal/day | ft3/s | ft3/min | ft3/hr | us-gal/s |
us-gal/min | us-gal/hr | us-Mgal/day. Custom Volume Units Scaling Factor (from m3)
Custom Flow Units Name Used to enter a value to be used as the scaling
factor for custom volume units. Ensure (Custom
Used to enter the name for custom flow units (if Units) is selected in the Volume Units parameter
required) displayed on the transmitter. Ensure before entering a value here.
Custom units is selected in the Flow Units
parameter before entering a name here.
Custom Flow Units Scaling Factor (from m3/s) Pressure Settings Note
Used to enter a value to be used as the scaling Pressure Units
factor for custom flow units. Ensure Custom units is Used to select the unit for pressure displayed on
selected in the Flow Units parameter before the transmitter.
entering this value. Options: Custom units | Bar | mBar | kPa | mmHg |
Probe On Off mH2O | psi | ftH2O | Pa

Note. Displayed only if an insertion sensor is Custom Pressure Units Name

connected. Used to enter the name for custom pressure units
displayed on the transmitter. Ensure Custom Units
Meter Bore
is selected in the Pressure Units parameter before
The bore size of the sensor / probe pipe connected entering a name at this parameter.
to the transmitter.
Custom Pressure Units Scaling Factor (from bar)
Meter Bore (Probe) Used to enter a value to be used as the scaling
Note. Displayed only if an insertion sensor (probe- factor for custom pressure units. Ensure Custom
type) is connected to the transmitter. Units is selected in the Pressure Units parameter
Probe Profile Factor (Fp) before entering a value here.
Note. Displayed only if an insertion sensor (probe- Transducer Height Offset (mm)
type) is connected to the transmitter. The height difference between the pressure
Probe Insertion Factor (Fi) transducer and the top of the flow pipe.
Pressure Transducer Output (mV/V)
Note. Displayed only if an insertion sensor (probe-
type) is connected to the transmitter. Read from the tag of the transducer span factor
and enter it.
Filter Response Time (seconds)
Pressure Transducer Zero Offset (mV/V)
Flowmeter time constant, default 3 s.
Read from the tag of the transducer zero factor and
Mains Noise Rejection Frequency (Hz) enter it.
Selectable between 60 and 50 Hz. Applicable only to
mains-powered transmitters. Important note: see
page 21 before setting this option.
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…7 Operation
Logger Settings Note Alarm Output Settings Note
Flow and Pressure Logging Interval (seconds) Clear All Alarms
Readable level 3
Used to enter an interval time in seconds between Writable level 4 Erases All Alarm state.
logging of flow and pressure values.
Alarm Output Configuration
Flow and Pressure Retrieved Record Interval (seconds)
Used to enable / disable alarm output.
Used to enter an interval time in seconds between Options: Disabled | Always on | Default = Disabled
data capture when retrieving flow and pressure Normally off | Normally on.
values.
Totalizer Rollover
Totalizer Logging Hour
O (Off), 1 (On)
Hour of day totals are recorded.
Totalizer Reset
Clear Logging Data
O (Off)
Erases all logging data.
Flow Sensor Communication
Earliest Logger Data / Time
O (Off)
Informs start date / time of log.
High Flow Alarm
O (Off)
Pulse Output Settings Note Low Flow Alarm
Pulse Outputs Configuration O (Off)
Used to enable / disable pulse outputs. Empty Pipe
Default = Disabled
Options: Disabled | Enabled.
1 (On)
Pulses Per Unit Volume*
Pulse Output Error
Used to enter a value (the quantity) of pulses per
unit volume. Ensure Enabled is selected at the Pulse O (Off)
Outputs Configuration parameter before entering a
value at this parameter.
Power Management Settings Note
Pulse Width (ms)*
System Power Type
Used to enter the pulse duration (in ms).
Battery (2 batteries), Mains, Renewable
*Use of high pulse output frequencies and long pulse widths will (Factory-set)
significantly shorten battery life. Ideally F≤ 5 Hz with width ≤ 2 ms. Current Power Source
Mains, AC power, Internal battery supply
Process Cycle Period (seconds)
15 s – factory setting

Simulation Modes Note

Flow Simulation Mode
Used to select the simulation mode.
Options: Off | Velocity (mm/s) | Flow
(system units).
Flow Simulation Value
Used to set a value for flow simulation.

Pulse Output Simulation Configuration

Used to select the simulation mode for
pulse outputs.
Options: Off | Forward (DO1) | Reverse (DO2).
Pulse Output Simulation Frequency (Hz)
Range 0 to 50 Hz

Pressure Simulation Mode

Options: Off | On

Pressure Simulation Value

Used to set a value for pressure simulation.
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User Access Rights Settings Note Sensus Settings Note

Current Access Level
Default at level 3 Sensus Serial Numbers
The current level of access.
Transmitter Unique ID Sensus Totalizer Source:

Read-only.   0  Totalizer Fwd x 1

  1  Totalizer Rev x 1
Elevated Access PIN   2  Totalizer Net x 1
Read-only.   3  Totalizer Fwd x 10
  4  Totalizer Rev x 10
Change User Access Password
  5  Totalizer Net x 10
Used to enter a different / new access password.   6  Totalizer Fwd x 100
Confirm User Access Password Change   7  Totalizer Rev x 100
  8  Totalizer Net x 100
Used to re-enter / confirm the access password set
at the Change User Access Password menu.
Elevated Access Request
Firmware Information Note
Transmitter unique ID (see above) and Elevated
Access PIN. Enter into 'Hasher',' result of 'Hasher' is Flowmeter Firmware Part Code
a string; enter the value in this field. 3KXF004476U0113
Advanced Access Level Enable Flowmeter Firmware Version
Enables / Disable advanced level access The version of firmware installed on the
User Password Reset PIN transmitter.
Read only. Flowmeter Firmware Date

User Password Reset Request The firmware date on the transmitter.

Transmitter unique ID (see above) and User Bootloader Firmware Version
Password Reset PIN. Enter into 'Hasher',' result of ID of the bootloader firmware.
'Hasher' is a string; enter the value in this field.
UAM Firmware Version
Lock Switch Function
ID of the update application manager firmware.
Indicator MID settings.
Range Error LIst

Secure Feature Control Settings Note System Error Message

Secure Feature Control PIN
Read only. Reboot System
Secure Feature Request Use to reboot the system.
Transmitter Unique ID (see above) and Secure
Feature Control PIN. Enter into 'Hasher',' result of
'Hasher' is a string; enter the value in this field.
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8 Diagnostics
Diagnostic error messages are displayed by pressing the Diagnostic error messages
Diagnostics tab:
Flow Measurement
Aqm4_4294967295
ID: m4_4294967295 Icon Message Corrective action

Process Values Configuration Diagnostics

Remote sensor is not plugged in, or not
connected. If connected, this error indicates
Flow Sensor
a connection problem, with no sensor data
Flow Measurement Communications
connection.
Check the sensor terminal box wiring.
Flow Sensor Communications
The pipe is not full of water. Check the pipe.
Empty Pipe An empty pipe is indicated when either, or both
measuring electrodes have resistances which
High Flow Alarm exceed the resistance trip level.
Check each electrode SigA & SigB Impedance.
Low Flow Alarm Empty Pipe If one electrode resistance is far higher than the
other, it could indicate a wiring fault.
Totalizers For very low conductivity application (< 20 uS/
cm) the electrode trip level may need to be
Totalizer Reset increased to prevent unwanted empty pipe
alarms.
Pulse Output Error The flowrate has exceed the upper flowrate alarm
High Flow Alarm trip level. Ensure this alarm threshold is set
Maintenance Operating Modes correctly. Disable this alarm if not required.

Simulation Mode Active The flowrate is lower than the low flowrate alarm
Low Flow Alarm trip level. Ensure this alarm threshold is set
Calibration Mode Active correctly. Disable this alarm if not required.

Table 3  Flow Measurement – diagnostic messages

Totalizers

Icon Message Corrective action

Totalizer Reset A user has reset the totalizers.

The pulse output has saturated at the maximum

Pulse Output output frequency. An external counter will under
Saturation read compared to the true volume. Reduce the
Last access: 2017-06-29 15:20:30 Warning Pulses per unit volume on the Pulse Output
Setting menu to lower the output frequency.
Figure 40  Example Diagnostics window
Table 4  Totalizers – diagnostic messages

Messages displayed are for the last flowmeter selected from

Maintenance Operating Modes
the Instruments List – see page 26.
Icon Message Corrective action
The following icons indicate the diagnostic status: The user has put the flowmeter into simulation
Simulation mode. The displays and outputs are set based on
Icon Status Icon Status Mode Active the entered simulated input value. This error is
cleared by turning off simulation mode.

The user has put the flowmeter into calibration

Out of Calibration
Failure mode. This error is cleared by turning off
specification Mode Active
calibration mode.

Check Maintenance Table 5  Maintenance Operating Modes – diagnostic messages

function required

Table 2  Diagnostic icons

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Other errors / required action

Error displayed Corrective action
Not enough power to operate flowmeter
optimally.

Connect the flowmeter to power source

(battery / AC mains / renewable).

Flowmeter has stopped working due to no

power.

Connect the flowmeter to power source

(battery / AC mains / renewable) and wait for 5
mins for the flowmeter to recover.

Remote sensor not connected.

Connect a remote ABB sensor or if already

connected, check wiring.

Contact ABB Service.

Contact ABB Service.

Contact ABB Service.

Table 6  Other errors / required action

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9 Maintenance
Replacing internal batteries
  IMPORTANT (NOTE)  Referring to Figure 41:
• Observe all warnings in Health, safety and security 1 If tamper detection seals or locking screw(s) are fitted
– see page 4. remove them – see page 22.

• Never remove the transmitter lid assembly when 2 Rotate transmitter assembly A anticlockwise to disengage
water level around the flowmeter is close to it from transmitter housing B.
enclosure.
3 Carefully lift transmitter assembly A away from transmitter
• Only use 3.6 V lithium thionyl chloride D batteries housing B avoiding strain / damage to any attached
recommended by ABB. internal wiring C.

Recommended / preferred batteries comprise: 4 Carefully disconnect battery connection plug D.

–– SAFT LSS600 5 Carefully disconnect sensor connection plug E.

–– Eve ER34615
6 Remove existing batteries F and discard safely –
the following batteries can also be used: refer to page 6.

–– GB Battery ER34615 7 Remove O-ring G from the recess in the transmitter

–– cT-energy ER34615 housing and ensure transmitter / housing mating sealing
–– OmniCel ER34615 faces are clean. If contaminated, clean recess and sealing
–– GEBC ER34615 faces and fit a new O-ring using supplied grease type
(ABB kit no. 3K220).

8 Remove and discard any silica gel bags (not illustrated).

  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
• If replacing batteries, perform steps all steps of this 9 Insert new batteries H of the correct type into the holders,
procedure. ensuring the correct polarity (I = positive [+]).

• Always fit batteries as new pairs. 10 Place new silica gel bags from spares kit (not illustrated) in
the housing.
• The transmitter assembly is not attached to the
housing by a restraining cord / cable. After removal, 11 Carefully connect sensor connection cable plug E avoiding
place it in a clean dry accessible location strain / damage to the cable loom.

12 Carefully connect battery connection plug D avoiding strain

/ damage to the cable loom.

13 Fit transmitter assembly A onto transmitter housing B

and rotate it clockwise until the tamper seal openings in the
housing and transmitter assembly align fully.

14 If required fit tamper seals or refit locking screw(s) –

see page 22.
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10 Legacy support
AquaMaster4 is fully compatible with legacy AquaMaster
remote sensors.

  WARNING – BODILY INJURY 

Isolate the legacy transmitter from power supplies
before performing this procedure.

1 Refer to the installation requirements / instructions on page

10 and 11 and install the AquaMaster4 430 transmitter in a
suitable location.

2 Remove the grounding connection from the AquaMaster3

transmitter and connect it to AquaMaster4 – see page 13.

3 Make power supply connections (internal batteries / mains /

renewable) as shown on page 14, 15, 16.

4 Disconnect the remote sensor connections from

AquaMaster3 and make connections to AquaMaster4 as
shown on page 17, Figure 19.

5 Open the Velox phone / tablet productivity app and perform

a system reboot: (Configuration > Firmware Information >
Reboot System). Once AquaMaster4 has rebooted, all
flowmeter-specific parameters are read automatically. No
further inputs are required to operate the legacy sensor with
the new AquaMaster4.

6 Configuration changes can be made as detailed on pages

page 28 to 31.

Figure 41  Replacing internal batteries

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11 Spares / Accessories 12 Recycling and disposal

Part No. Description Disassembly
3KXF0044 38U0100 Display protective cover without NFC
  WARNING
3KXF0044 55U0100 Display protective cover with NFC, 5 m cable
(approx. 15 ft.)
Risk of injury due to process conditions
The process conditions, e.g. high pressures and
3KXF004455U0200 Display protective cover with NFC, 20 m cable
(approx. 66 ft.) temperatures, toxic and aggressive measuring media,
3KXF004482U0100 Sensus cable, 5 m (approx. 15 ft.) can give rise to hazards when dismantling the
3KXF004482U0300 Sensus cable, 20 m (approx. 66 ft.)
flowmeter.
• If necessary, wear suitable personal protective
WABC2010/05 Sensor cable, 5 m (approx. 15 ft.)
equipment during disassembly.
WABC2010/10 Sensor cable, 10 m (approx. 30 ft.)
WABC2010/20 Sensor cable, 20 m (approx. 66 ft.) • Before disassembly, ensure that the process
WABC2010/30 Sensor cable, 30 m (approx. 98 ft.) conditions do not pose any safety risks.
WABC2010/50 Sensor cable, 50 m (approx. 164 ft.) • Depressurize and empty the flowmeter / piping,
WABC2010/100 Sensor cable, 100 m (approx. 328 ft.) allow to cool and purge if necessary.
WABC2010/150 Sensor cable, 150 m (approx. 492 ft.)

Disposal
This product and its packaging are manufactured from
materials that can be recycled by specialist recycling
companies.
Note the following points when disposing of the product:
• This product is not subject to WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
or relevant national laws (for example, ElektroG in
Germany).
• The product must be surrendered to a specialist recycling
company. Do not use municipal garbage collection points.
• According to WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, only products
used in private applications may be disposed of at
municipal garbage collection points.
• If it is not possible to dispose of old equipment properly,
ABB Service can take receipt of and dispose of returns.
Contact your local ABB Sales or Service representatives for
a quotation.

  IMPORTANT (NOTE)
Products that are marked with this symbol may not
be disposed of through municipal garbage collection
points.
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13 Specification
Mounting on flow sensor Mains supply (option – remote only)
• 85 to 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz @ <3 VA
• Mains connection cable: approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.)
Internal backup power time for:
• DN40 to 200: 16 days
• DN250 to 600: 6 days
• DN700 to 2400: 3 days

Renewable power (option)

• Solar or wind
• Input voltage: 6 to 22 V DC @ <5 W
• Max. current: 200 mA
Integral with sensor Remote with up to Internal backup time for:
200 m (650 ft.) cable • DN40 to 200: 48 days
Power supply • DN250 to 600: 18 days
• DN700 to 2400: 9 days
Note. Renewable energy generators do not operate at
maximum capacity. For example, low wind speeds, dirty solar
panels and shorter daylight periods all reduce capacity.
Battery AC mains Solar Wind Consequently, some installations may require generators with
a capacity greater than the specified 5 W minimum.
Battery power
2 lithium thionyl chloride ‘D’ batteries. Inputs
Note. The following batteries work with the product: • IP68 connectors, mains cable (remote only)
• SAFT LS33600 * • Sensor cable (remote only). ABB sensor cable supplied as
• Eve ER34615 * standard. SWA cable available (via adapter box) on
• GB Battery ER34615 application
• cT-energy ER34615 • Pressure transducer connection (option)
• OmniCel ER34615
• GEBC ER34615 Configuration / User interface
• LiYa ER34615 ABB Velox phone / tablet productivity app. Operating
• Fanzo ER34615H systems of smartphone or tablet are Android (Kit Kat or
* Preferred newer) and Windows (10 mobile or newer). Functions of Velox
phone / tablet productivity app include configuration,
Nominal battery life diagnostics, logger data retrieval and transmitter flash
Sensor style Size Integral-mount Remote-mount
update.
transmitter transmitter
Reduced bore DN40 to 80 10 years 7 years
DN100 to 300 7 years 5 years
DN350 to 600 4 years 3 years
Octagonal bore DN40 to 200 10 years 7 years
Full bore DN250 to 600 4 years 3 years
DN700 to 2400 2 years 2 years
Probe 300 to 1000 mm 10 years 7 years

Test conditions:
• acquisition = 15 seconds
• pulse output = 2 Hz @ 2 ms
• alarm output on = 25 %
• logger rate = 1 minute
• no pressure
• integral verification self check = 15 minutes
• ambient temperature = 20 °C
Battery capacity and life are significantly shortened:
• when the operating environment temperature ranges between
–20 and 0 °C or 50 and 70 °C (–4° and 32 °F or 122 and 158 °F)
• when data acquisition is less than 15 seconds
• when pulse output width > 2 ms and output frequency is set high
• with extended NFC interface use
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…13 Specification
Outputs Environmental and operating conditions
Pulse / Alarm Ingress rating
Modbus IP68 (NEMA 6P), <2m (6 ft.)
Sensus protocol Submerged
9 months accrued time
Pulse outputs (option) Humidity
• Output 1: forward pulses 0 to 100 %
• Output 2: reverse pulses Temperature ranges
• +35 V @ 20 mA solid state, unipolar Storage: –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)
• Isolated with one common, shared with alarm output Ambient: –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F)
Max ±50 V to earth
• 50 Hz max., programmable pulse width, default 2 ms * Transmitter vibration
* Increasing pulse width beyond 2 ms at frequencies greater IEC 60068-2-6 (2007)
than 10 Hz reduces battery life Vibration level 2g

Alarm outputs (option) Options and certifications

• Indicates any problem with measurement, power supply Compatible sensors
or flowrate alarm
• Bi-directional, solid state
• +35 V @ 50 mA
• Isolated with one common, shared with pulse outputs

Automatic meter reading (AMR)

Reduced Octagonal Full Probe
3-wire Sensus compatible
bore bore bore
DN40 to DN40 to DN250 to 300 to
Logger
600 200 2400 1000 mm

Logger function Flow and pressure Forward, reverse,

External pressure transducer (option)
and net flow totals
10, 16, 20 and 40 bar absolute
No. of records 45871 3120
Logging interval * 15 seconds 24 hours (fixed)
30 seconds
Backward compatibility (option)
1 minute • Full compatibility with legacy AquaMaster remote
5 minutes sensors. Plugs directly into AquaMaster 4 with no
15 minutes
(selectable)
specific configuration required.

Logger capacity 31 days @ 1 minute 8 years

477 days @ 15 minutes MID / Tamper detection (option) (approval pending)
* Based on a default 15 second measurement rate when operating on • Switch selectable inside the tamper-evident,
battery or renewable power seal-protected enclosure
• Prevents changes to meter configuration that affect the
Retrieval of logger data file via smartphone / tablet –
meter / output accuracy
see page 27

DS/FET400-EN
Logger data file format
• .csv for easy import into databases / spreadsheets
• Time-stamped records with flow, pressure and totalizers
in user-configured units of measurement

Response time (programmable)

>0.1 second (mains-powered)
15 seconds (battery-powered + external renewable energy)
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14 Appendix Acknowledgments
Declarations of conformity • Sensus is a registered trademark of Sensus USA, Inc.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation USA
  IMPORTANT (NOTE) 
• Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
All documentation, declarations of conformity, and certificates
• Velox is a registered trademark of Velox Solutions, Inc.
are available in ABB's download area: www.abb.com/flow.
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