User guide

M-Series® M2000
Data Logging
Installation Manual
IOM-195-01-EN (August 2012)
53400-195 Rev. 1
FIRMWARE COMPATIBILITY
The Data Logging feature requires firmware version 1.10 or
later. Reference Badger Meter P/N 67354-003 to obtain a
firmware upgrade kit.
DESCRIPTION
The Data Logging feature records three types of events to a
memory token:
• Totalizer/error events
• Configuration change events
• Startup events (power up, power down or reset events)
Each type of event is recorded into three separate files
stored on the memory token. These files are extracted using
the provided Flow Meter Tool software over the RS232
communication link.
Totalizer/Error events have a programmable interval
to which these events are periodically recorded to the
memory token. On each interval the totalizers are recorded
in addition to any errors that have occurred from the last
interval.
The table below defines the capacity of the memory token
configured for data logging.
Interval Totalizer / Error Events
15 min 104 days
1 hr 1 yr, 51 days
12 hr 13 yr
24 hr 27 yr
Each configuration event identifies the parameter that was
modified and to what value the parameter was changed. Up
to 768 configuration events can be recorded.
Each startup event identifies the time and reason of the
event. Logging the startup events can help detail how long
the meter has been without power. Up to 768 startup events
can be recorded.
Over time the Data logging will reach capacity of the
memory token. Any new events to be recorded will
overwrite the oldest event on record.
CONFIGURING DATA LOGGING
Data Logging configuration is accomplished within the
Advanced > Data Logger menu. This includes configuring the
real time system clock and the Data Logging interval.
In addition, the configurable parameter, NUMBER OF
RECORDS TO EXTRACT, can be set within the flow meter tool
software under Advanced Flow Meter Settings. This parameter
indicates the number of most recent events for each file to
be extracted from the meter and is limited to 10,000 events.
Prior to enabling data logging, it is important to set up the
system clock using 24-hour mode (2:28 p.m. is entered as
14:28:00). The system clock configuration is in the Advanced
> Data Logger > Set System Clock menu. The time is officially
set when exiting the Set System Clock menu. We recommend
setting the system clock minutes one minute ahead of
actual time because the seconds are non-configurable. Wait
for the actual seconds to rollover to zero then select Enter to
exit the system clock configuration menu. After the system
clock is configured, it can be viewed at any time from within
the Advanced > Data Logger > View System Clock menu.
Once the system clock is configured, ensure the supplied
memory token is inserted into the meter before configuring
the Data Logging interval time. Configuring the interval
time will format the memory token (when necessary) and
assign it to the meter. This formatting process can take
approximately 30 seconds. A flash screen indicates if the
token is being formatted.
NOTE: Placing this token after it has been formatted into
an alternate meter will reformat the token and all
previously logged data will be lost.
The Data Logging interval time can be configured
within the Advanced > Data Logger > Logging
Interval menu.
Data Logging is enabled once the data logging
interval is set to a value other than disabled and the
Data Logging token is installed in the meter.