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Signet 2552 Magmeter

*3-2552.090*

3-2552.090 

 

Rev. C   04/07

English

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Depressurize and vent systems without Hot-tap valve prior to installation or removal.
2.  Confi rm chemical compatibility before use.
3.  Do not exceed maximum temperature/pressure specifi cations.
4.  Wear safety goggles or face shield during installation/service.
5.  Do not disassemble or alter product construction.
6.  Disconnect power before attempting any service or wiring.

Wetted 

Materials:     

• 

316L Stainless Steel body and electrodes

• PVDF 

Insulator

• 

O-rings: 

FPM standard, EPDM, Kalrez® optional 

• 

Cable: 4-cond + shield, PVC jacket (Fixed cable models)

• 

Watertight rubber cable assembly w/NEMA 6P connector 
(Submersible 

cable 

models) 

    

 

Power Requirements

• 

4 to 20 mA:  24 VDC nominal, 22.1 mA maximum

 

 

(21.6 VDC min. to 26.4 max.)

 

 

400 mV p-p maximum ripple voltage

• 

Frequency:  5 to 24 VDC nominal, 15 mA maximum

 

 

(5 VDC min. to 26.4 VDC max.)

• Digital 

(S

3

L):  5 VDC nominal, 15 mA maximum

 

 

(5 VDC min. to 6.5 VDC max.)

• 

Reverse polarity and short circuit protected 

Performance

• 

Pipe size range: 

2 in. to 48 in.

• 

Minimum Flow Range 

0.05 m/s (0.15 ft/s)

 

Maximum Flow range:  10 m/s (33 ft/s) 

• 

Linearity: 

 

±1% reading + 0.1% of max. range

• 

Repeatability  

±0.5% of reading @ 25°C

• 

Accuracy: 

 

±2% of measured value (in 

reference conditions where the fl uid is water at ambient 
temperature, the appropriate upstream and downstream 
distances are observed, the sensor is inserted at the correct 
depth and there is a fully developed fl ow profi le which is in 
compliance with ISO 7145-1982 (BS 1042 section 2.2))

• Minimum 

Conductivity: 

20 

µS/cm

Output Specifi cations

Current output (4 to 20 mA)
• Programmable 

and 

reversible

• 

Loop Accuracy: 

32 µA max. error

 

 

 

(@ 25°C @ 24 VDC)

• 

Temp. drift:   

±1 µA per °C max. 

• 

Power supply rejection:  ±1 µA per V

• 

Isolation: Low voltage   <48 VAC/DC

 

 

 

from electrodes and auxiliary power

• 

Maximum cable:   

300 m (1000 ft.)

• Max. 

Loop 

Resistance: 

300 

• Error 

condition: 

22.1 

mA

Frequency output:
• 

Compatible with Signet 5075, 5500, 5600,  8550 and 8900

• 

Max. Pull-up Voltage: 

30 VDC

• 

Short Circuit Protected: 

30 V @ 0

 pull-up for one hour

• 

Reverse Polarity Protected to -40 V for 1 hour

• 

Overvoltage Protected to +40 V for 1 hour

• 

Minimum Current Sink:  50 mA

• 

Maximum cable:   

300 m (1000 ft.)

Digital (S

3

L) Output:

• Compatible 

with 

Signet 

8900

• 

Serial ASCII, TTL level 9600 bps

• 

Maximum cable:   

Application dependent

  

 

(See 

8900 

manual)

Tests, Approvals & Standards

• CE
• 

EN 61326 Emissions and Immunity for Control Equipment

 Immunity: EN 

61000-6-1

 Emissions: 

EN 

55011 

class 

B

Environmental

• 

NEMA 4 / IP65 (Fixed cable models only)

• 

NEMA 6P / IP68 (Submersible cable models only)

• 

Storage Temperature: 

-15°C  to 70°C (5°F to 158°F)

  

 

(non-icing 

conditions)

• 

Operating Temperature (non-icing conditions)

 

Ambient: 

 

-15°C to 70°C (5°F to 158°F)

 

Media: 

 

-15°C to 85°C (5°F to 185°F)

• 

Max. operating pressure:20.6 bar @ 25°C (300 psi @ 77°F)

Specifi cations

10

100

158

185

212

      -10

  41

20

-20

30 40 50 60 70 80 90

59 71

°F

°C

5

0

0

0.9

150

175

300

200

225

50

25

2.6

75

100

125

23

250

275

95 113 131

20.6

11.2

7.8

9.5

16.4

bar

psi

Safe to operate Hot-tap

Safe Media Pressure
and
Temperature Range

14.7

18.1

12.9

4.3

6.0

19.8

 


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2

 2552 Magmeter 

Selecting a Location

• 

The 2552 requires a fully developed turbulent fl ow profi le for 
accurate measurement.

• 

If the piping system harbors air pockets or bubbles, locate 
the sensor so the air pockets will not contact the electrodes.

• 

New magmeters should be allowed to soak in a full pipe for 
24 hours before operation. This is especially important if the 
conductivity of the process liquid is less than 100 μS.

• 

2552 Magmeters equipped with the submersible cable 
are rated NEMA 6P (IP68).  These units can withstand 
submersion to depths no greater than 2 m (6 ft.) for 
prolonged periods.

• 

2552 Magmeters with fi xed cables are rated NEMA 4 / IP65.  
They are NOT suitable for submersion. 

Select a location with suffi cient distance of straight pipe 
immediately upstream of the sensor.

Locating the sensor in a trap or where the fl ow is upward helps to 
protect the sensor from exposure to air bubbles when the system 
is in operation.
NOTE: The system should be designed to keep the sensor wet at 
all times.  

These confi gurations are not recommended because it is diffi cult 
to keep the pipe full.

In a gravity-fl ow system, the tank must be designed so the level 
does not drop below the outlet.

This causes the pipe to draw air in from the tank.
If air bubbles pass across the Magmeter electrodes, the output 
will become erratic.  

15 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

Reducer

+GF+

10 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

Inlet

Outlet

Flange

+GF+

50 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

Valve/Pump

+GF+

40 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow
3 dimensions

+GF+

25 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow

+GF+

20 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

90° Elbow

+GF+

+

GF

+

+G

F+

+GF+

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

+45°

-45°

Mounting the sensor upright  is OK only where the pipe is full and 
no air pockets are present at the top of the pipe.

Mount at a maximum of 45° when air bubbles are present.

Do not mount on the bottom of the pipe if sediments are present.

Dimensions

25.4 mm

1.0 in.

41 mm

1.6 in.

2552-2 models

289 mm

11.38 in.

2552-1 models

238 mm

9.38 in.

2552-2 models

257 mm

10.1 in.

2552-1 models

206 mm

8.1 in.

2552-2 models

238 mm/9.38 in.

2552-1 models

187 mm/7.38 in.

1¼ in. NPT

threads 

131 mm

5.14 in.

32 mm

1.25 in.

76 mm

3.0 in.

Stroke length

+G

F+

+

GF

+

+GF+

 


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3

2552 Magmeter

2. 

Install the Magmeter into the pipe

• 

Apply sealing tape or paste to the male threads of the sensor 
nut and thread it securely into the pipe fi tting.

 

  The sensor is marked to identify the  downstream 

alignment.  The arrow MUST point DOWNSTREAM.

 

  Wear gloves to grip the sensor.  Hold the sensor 

securely while threading the sensor nut into the fi tting. Do not 
allow the magmeter cable to become twisted while turning 
the nut.

1. Prepare 

the 

pipe:

• 

Cut a 32 mm (1¼ in.) opening in the pipe.

• 

Install a 1¼ inch outlet onto the pipe.

 

 This fi tting must withstand pressures up to 20 bar (300 psi).

Pipe Top View

Align Magmeter with pipe ±1° 

H

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

Set Screw

Hex Wrench

3. 

Adjust the magmeter position and insertion depth

• 

Find the H-dimension for your specifi c pipe size on pages 10-11.

• 

Insert the brass rod through the alignment opening at the top of 
the sensor. Adjust the height of the magmeter until:

• 

The distance (H) from the OUTSIDE of the pipe to the bottom of 
the alignment rod is equal to the H-dimension.

• 

The alignment rod is parallel to the pipe ±1°.

 

  Misalignment will cause inaccurate measurement.

• 

A dry lubricant is applied to the threaded column at the factory.

 

If necessary, re-apply a suitable lubricant to the threaded column 
to facilitate smooth operation.

4.  Secure the Magmeter in position

• 

Secure the fi tting by tightening the set screw on the side of the sensor assembly.  
A set screw wrench is provided in the magmeter package.

• 

Secure the height adjustment by installing the two pipe clamps.

•  Spread the clamp apart to wrap it around the threaded stem.
•  Place one clamp immediately above and one clamp immediately below the 

magmeter adjustment hub.

•  Squeeze the clamp together until it is fi rmly locked around the threads.

 Not 

supplied:

• 

Female pipe fi tting (weld-on or saddle)

 

with 1¼ in. NPT or ISO 7/1-Rc 1¼ threads

•  32 mm (1¼ in.) diameter drill
•  Pipe thread sealant suitable for application
• Pipe 

wrench

Standard Magmeter Installation

The following items are required to properly install the Magmeter:

• Supplied 

with 

2552 

Magmeter:

• 12-inch 

Ruler

•  Brass alignment rod

• 

H-dimension value for your pipe (See pages 10-11)

• Hex 

wrench

• 

2 clamp rings

 


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4

 2552 Magmeter 

 Not 

supplied:

• 

Female pipe fi tting (weld-on or saddle)

 

with 1¼ in. NPT or ISO 7/1-Rc 1¼ threads

•  32 mm (1¼ in.) pipe nipple
•  32 mm (1¼ in.) ball valve
•  32 mm (1¼ in.) drill bit
•  Pipe thread sealant suitable for application
• Pipe 

wrench

2. 

Install the Magmeter into the pipe

• 

Apply sealing tape or paste to the male threads of the sensor nut and 
thread it securely into the pipe fi tting.

 

  The sensor is marked to identify the  downstream alignment.  The 

arrow MUST point DOWNSTREAM.

 

 

 Wear gloves to grip the sensor.  Hold the sensor securely while 

threading the sensor nut into the fi tting. Do not allow the magmeter 
cable to become twisted while turning the nut.

1. 

Prepare the pipe:

• 

Install a 1¼ inch outlet onto the pipe.

 

 This fi tting must withstand pressures up to 20 bar (300 psi).

• 

Thread the 1¼ in. pipe nipple into the outlet. Use a suitable paste or sealing tape to provide a 
leakproof connection.

• 

Thread the 1¼ in. ball valve onto the pipe nipple. 

 

Position the valve handle so it is parallel to the pipe. This will prevent the valve handle from 
interfering with the adjustment and alignment of the magmeter.

• 

Cut a 32 mm (1¼ in.) opening in the pipe.

 

 Hot- tap drilling requires special tools and skills.

 

This task should only be performed by qualifi ed personnel. 

3. 

Adjust the magmeter position and insertion depth

• 

Find the H-dimension for your specifi c pipe size on pages 10-11.

• 

Insert the brass rod through the alignment opening at the top of the sensor. Adjust the height of 
the magmeter until:

•  The distance (H) from the OUTSIDE of the pipe to the bottom of the alignment rod is equal to 

the H-dimension.

•  The alignment rod is parallel to the pipe ±1°.

 

  Misalignment will cause inaccurate measurement.

• Supplied 

with 

2552 

Magmeter:

• 12-inch 

Ruler

•  Brass alignment rod
• Allen 

wrench

• 2 

clamps

•  H-dimension value for your pipe (See pages 10-11)

Hot-tap Magmeter Installation

The following items are required to properly install the Magmeter through a Hot-tap valve:

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

FLOW →

H

FLOW →

Set Screw

Set Screw
Wrench

FLOW →

4.  Secure the Magmeter in position

• 

Secure the fi tting by tightening the set screw on the side of the sensor assembly.  A set screw 
wrench is provided in the magmeter package.

• 

Secure the height adjustment by installing the two pipe clamps:

•  Spread the clamp apart to wrap it around the threaded stem.
•  Place one clamp immediately above and one clamp immediately below the magmeter 

adjustment hub.

•  Squeeze the clamp together until it is fi rmly locked around the threads.

 


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5

2552 Magmeter

General Installation and Grounding Tips

Sensor conditioning

The Magmeter output signal may be unstable immediately after installation.  Allowing the sensor to soak in a full pipe (or in any 
container of water) for 24 hours will stabilize the performance.
• 

Very low conductivity fl uids may require a longer conditioning period. (The Magmeter may not operate properly in fl uids where the 
conductivity is less than 20 µS/cm.)

Grounding

The 2552 Magmeter is unaffected by moderate levels of 
electrical noise, especially if installed in a properly grounded 
metal piping system.  However, in some applications it may 
be necessary to ground portions of the system to eliminate 
electrical interference.  The grounding requirements will vary 
with each installation.

One or more of the following steps may be applied if the 2552 
Magmeter is affected by electrical noise:

  Connect a wire (14 AWG/2.08 mm

2  

recommended) from 

the ground terminal screw on the outside of the sensor nut 
directly to a local Earth ground.

  Install fl uid grounding devices immediately upstream and 

downstream of the Magmeter.

 

Connect the fl uid grounds to the Earth ground terminal on 
the 2552.

 

Use fl anged grounding rings or metal electrodes on plastic 
pipes, or metal clamps on metal pipes.

 

Fluid grounds must be in direct contact with the fl uid, and 
as near to the Magmeter as possible.

  Connect the SHIELD conductor to Earth ground at the 

instrument.

Grounding rings on plastic pipe

(Installed between flanges)

(10 cm to 1.3 m)

(10 cm to 1.3 m)

 4 in. to 50 in.

 4 in. to 50 in.

FLOW →

Blue

Black

Brown

White

Shield

3.

Flow 6.25 GPM

Total 1234567.8>

ENTER

Signet Flow
Transmitter

1.

2.

2.

Bi-Directional Flow

The 2552 magmeter is designed to measure bi-directional fl ow.

• 4-20 

mA 

output 

models:

  May be scaled to span any fl ow range:

 

For example: "4 to 20 mA = -100 GPM to +100 GPM"

• 

Frequency output models: 

 Reverse fl ow is processed same as forward fl ow.

• Digital 

(S

3

L) output models

:  Reverse fl ow results in 0 fl ow rate displayed on the 

8900 Multi-parameter Controller.

• 

The forward fl ow direction is indicated at the base of the sensor.  The arrow must point 
DOWNSTREAM.

FLOW →

FLOW→

Removal Instructions

  REDUCE THE PROCESS TEMPERATURE TO LESS THAN 40°C (104°F)

• 

Remove the plastic clamp from the top of the assembly.

• 

Turn the sensor nut to the top of the threads to retract the sensor.

 

A light lubricant can be applied to the threads if required.

• Close 

the 

valve.

   Install a LOCKOUT TAG on the closed valve to prevent accidents!

•  Remove the magmeter from the top of the valve.
•  Loosen the set screw from the sensor adapter fi tting.
•  Use one pipe wrench to hold the valve in place while turning the sensor adapter with 

a second wrench.

UNDER PRESSURE!

HOLD VALVE IN PLACE!

Turn magmeter adapter ONLY!

CLOSE VALVE
BEFORE REMOVING MAGMETER!

DANGER!

DO NOT

DO NOT

OPEN

OPEN

THIS VA

LVE

THIS VA

LVE

This lock/tag m

ay

only be r

emoved b

y:

Name  __________

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Dept.  ________

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completion:

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 2552 Magmeter 

• 

The 2552 outputs an open collector frequency signal 
that can be connected to any powered Signet fl ow 
meter. (Models 5075, 5500, 5600, 8550, 8900.)

• 

DC power is provided to the 2552 Magmeter by 
all Signet fl ow instruments. No additional power is 
required.  

• 

If connecting the 2552 Magmeter to a fl ow instrument 
from another manufacturer, 5 to 24 VDC power must 
be provided to the 2552.  A 10 K

 pull up resistor 

must also be connected between the +V (Black) and 
the Freq. Out (Red) wires

Wiring: Frequency output (Compatible with all POWERED Signet Flow instruments.)

Wiring: S

3

L output (Compatible with 8900 Multi-Parameter Controller only)

Wiring the 3-2552 with Frequency or Digital (S

3

L) output

Connect AUX power on the 8550 to provide 
power for the 2552 output signal.

3-8900.621C

I/O Module 3-8900.401-X

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input (Red)

GND (Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input 2 (Red)

S  L (Red)

3

Frequency

Input

1

Frequency

Input 2

OR

S3L

Input

2

White

Blue

Brown

Black

8900 Multi-Parameter Controller

Shield

3-8900.621C

I/O Module 3-8900.401-X

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input (Red)

GND (Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

Freq. Input 2 (Red)

S  L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

+5VDC (Black)

S  L (Red)

GND (White/Shield)

3

3

Analog Output 1

Analog Output 2

(if applicable)

(if applicable)

Frequency

Input

1

Frequency

Input 2

OR

S3L

Input

2

S3L

Input

1

+

-

+

-

White

Blue

Brown

Black

Shield

The following page outlines each step in the Magmeter Setup Tool software.

8550-1 Flow Transmitter

5-24 VDC

Sensor Ground

Frequency Out

10 KΩ

Install a pull-up resistor when
connecting the 2552 Magmeter
to other manufacturer's flowmeters.

White

Blue

Brown

Black

White

Blue

Brown

Black

9

8

7

Sensr IN
(RED)

Sensr V+
(BLACK)

Sensr Gnd
(SHIELD)

Non-Signet Instrument

Shield

Shield

• 

The 2552 receives 5 VDC power from the 8900.  
No additional power is required.

NOTE:
The maximum cable length from the 2552 to the 8900 
depends on the 8900 confi guration.  Refer to the 
8900 manual for complete information.

Wiring the 2552-XX-12 Magmeter with 4-20 mA Loop Output

The 2552 Magmeter is a traditional 2-wire passive 4-20 mA loop 
transmitter.
• 

External loop power (24 VDC ±10%) is required. See 
Ordering Information for power supplies.

  

The maximum loop resistance the Magmeter can 
accomodate is 300 Ω.

  

The cable length from the Magmeter to the loop monitor 
cannot exceed 300 m (1000 ft.)

• 

All 2552 Magmeters are shipped from the factory with the 
4-20 mA output scaled for 0 to 5 m/s (0 to 16.4 ft/s).  If this 
operating range is suitable, no adjustments are necessary.  
The calibration charts in this manual list the 20 mA setpoint 
for each pipe size.  Use this information to program the 4-20 
mA range of the loop device (PLC, Datalogger, recorder, etc.)

2552 Magmeter

4-20 mA Loop

monitor

(Maximum 300 Ω)

+

+

-

-

24 VDC ± 10%

Brown

X

Blue

X

White

Loop - (Ground)

Black

Loop + (24 VDC)

 


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7

2552 Magmeter

Custom System Span and Setup

• 

The 3-0232 Setup tool enables the user to confi gure the 2552 Magmeter to suit the application.

• 

The Setup tool connects the 2552 to a computer by converting the serial data output into standard RS232 format.

• 

The computer operating system must be Windows 98, 2000, 2000 Pro, XP, XP Pro ONLY.

• 

The 3-0232 Setup tool is not compatible with any other operating system.

• 

Managed and network systems may have security measures enabled that interfere with the installation of this program.

 

See the network administrator or IT staff if the program cannot be installed.

 

 

• 

Collect the Equipment and information that will be required:

• 

3-0232 Setup Tool (Includes one RS232 Converter and one CD-ROM with software)

• 

24 VDC ISOLATED power source.

• Personal 

computer 

with:

 

Intel Pentium or Higher or AMD 1800 or Higher

 

Windows 98, 2000, 2000 Pro, XP, XP Pro operating system

 

CD ROM Reader capable of reading ISO 9660 Format

 

Free Disk Space Of 400 KB

• 

DB9 serial-to-USB converter cable

 

(required only for computers that do not have a DB9 serial port available.)

• 

Pipe data (id, K-factor from 

• 

Measurement Preferences (engineering units, timebase)

• 

Install the software onto the computer:

1.  Insert the CD-ROM into a computer that is running on Win98, Win2000, or Win XP.
2.  Click the START button, then Run. Click the BROWSE button and navigate to the CD drive and select the Setup.exe fi le.  Click 

Open, then click OK.

3.  If unable to install the program, contact the system administrator for assistance.

• 

Connect the Magmeter to the computer:

1. 

Remove the cover from the Magmeter.

2.  Connect the 2552 output terminals 2 and 4 to the input terminals of the RS232 Interface.
3.  Connect the isolated 24 VDC power source to the 2552, terminals 1 and 3.
4.  Connect the DB9 serial output connector from the RS232 Interface to the computer.
 

Note:  If the computer does not have an available DB9 serial port, use a serial-to-USB converter cable.

 

Signet recommends cable model USA-19HS by Keyspan. (www.keyspan.com)

CAUTION!

TURN 24 VDC POWER 
OFF WHEN WIRING 
THE MAGMETER.

Windows PC

DB9-to-USB Adapter Cable

(Keyspan # USA-19HS)

Vaux+
GND
5Vout+
Data
GND

S

3

L-to-RS232

Converter

Black

White

Blue

Brown

Isolated 24 VDC
Power Supply

DB9 Connector

+

-

 


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 2552 Magmeter 

Using the 3-0232 i-Go S

3

L to RS232 Converter and Setup Tool to customize  the 3-2552 Magmeter

Procedure:
1.  Set the general information about the pipe and application preferences in the Application Settings fi elds.

 

Note:  Press the "Restore Factory Settings" button while all fi elds are blank to load the setup program with factory settings.

 

After a value is entered into any fi eld, the "Restore Factory Settings" button will not change them.

Flow/Velocity Units (factory set: Meters)
•  Select the engineering units from the list: meters, feet, cubic meters, liters, cu. ft., U.S. gallons, Imp. gallons.
Timebase  (factory set: Seconds)
•  Set the timebase preference:  seconds, minutes, hours, days
Pipe ID (Inside Diameter)  (factory set: 44.0)
•  Enter the inside diameter of the pipe.
ID Units:  (factory set: millimeters)
•  Select inches or mm for the dimensions of the pipe.

 

NOTE: Check all associated settings after changing the units. 
This program does not convert values automatically.

K-Factor  (factory set: 65.7665)
•  K-factors are published in the Magmeter manual as "pulses 

per gallon" and "pulses per liter".

2.  Set the 4-20 mA span (4-20 mA output models only)

• 

Enter the fl ow rate at 4 mA. (Factory set: 0 m/s)

• 

Enter the fl ow rate at 20 mA. (Factory set:  5 m/s)

• 

When the RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS button is pressed, 
the 20 mA setpoint will be restored to the equivalent of 5 m/s, in 
terms of the Flow units and Timebase selected above.

3.  Set the Performance Settings to best accomodate the 

unique conditions in the pipe.

Averaging Time in Seconds (Factory set: 14 seconds)

**

•  Select the time the Magmeter will use as the averaging 

period.

 

Example:  With averaging at 14 seconds, each display is an 
average of the previous 14 seconds input.

 

Use higher averaging times to smooth the display and 
current output where the fl ow in the pipe is erratic.

Quick Response Sensitivity (Factory set: 25% of Max Range, or 2.5 m/s)

**

•  Set the percentage of change in the fl ow rate required to
 

allow the Magmeter to override the AVERAGING and jump 

 

to a new fl ow rate immediately.

 

(2552 maximum range is 10 m/s)

 

A detailed explanation of 

averaging

 and 

sensitivity

 functions 

 

is provided on the following page.

Noise Rejection Frequency (Factory set: 60 Hz)

**   

•  Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz according to local AC power specifi cations. 
Low Flow Cut-off (Factory set: 0.05 m/s)
•  Set the fl ow rate where all Magmeter outputs will be forced to zero.
 

(When the fl ow rate drops below this value, the frequency output will be 0 Hz. and the current output will be 4 mA.)

4.  Click "Write Settings to Sensor" at the bottom of the display to download the new settings to the Magmeter.

•  To repeat the same settings in another Magmeter, remove 24 VDC Power to the magmeter and connect the second Magmeter.
•  Click "Write Settings to Sensor" again.
•  Click "Read Sensor Settings" to validate the new settings.
 

Note:

  All settings are lost when you exit the program.

Sensor Information
Serial Number, Sensor Type:
• 

Information for these fi elds is read from the Magmeter when you press the "Read Sensor Settings" button.

Messages

• 

Displays messages related to the current selection.  Error messages and procedure instructions appear here.

Controls

• 

Read sensor settings:

   

Read information and setup values from the Magmeter into this setup display. 

• Restore 

factory 

settings:

  

Restores Loop and Performance settings to original factory values.

 

 

 

 

Press this button before entering any data into the program if you want to load all factory settings.

• 

Write settings to sensor:  

Copies all of the settings in this setup display into the Magmeter.

• 

Load settings from fi le:

 

Load a saved meter setup fi le into the Magmeter Setup Tool.

• 

Save settings to fi le:

 

 

Save a meter setup fi le on your local hard drive to be used again.

Note:

  If a Low fl ow Cutoff or a 4-20 mA fi eld turns 

RED, the value entered is outside of the allowable 
range.  The maximum allowable value will be 
automatically loaded.

**

 SELECT FROM PULL-DOWN MENU ONLY.  

Direct text input will not be accepted.  Error message 
will appear: "Cannot write all settings to sensor."

 


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2552 Magmeter

AVERAGING Only

With AVERAGING set to 60 seconds and SENSITIVITY set to 
100%, the fl ow rate is stabilized, but a sharp change in fl ow rate 
is not represented for 60 seconds or longer.   This can cause 
system problems if one of the operating setpoints falls within this 
range.

AVERAGING and SENSITIVITY

With AVERAGING at 60 seconds and SENSITIVITY set to 25%, 
the fl ow rate is stabilized, but the sudden shift in fl ow is refl ected 
very quickly.

No AVERAGING, no SENSITIVITY

With AVERAGING set to 0 (zero) the SENSITIVITY is ineffective, 
and the fl ow rate may be very unstable.  This will cause the output 
signals to respond erratically.

V

e

locity

10 s

20 s

30 s

40 s

50 s

60 s

70 s

Time

V

e

locity

10 s

20 s

30 s

40 s

50 s

60 s

70 s

Time

V

e

locity

2552 Magmeter Averaging and Sensitivity Settings

Because ideal fl ow conditions are often impossible to achieve, the fl ow rate is often erratic, which causes any control features (ie; 
relays, 4-20 mA loops, etc.) that are associated with the fl ow rate to also be erratic.

The best solution to these problems is to correct the piping defi ciencies that cause the instability.  This may involve longer straight 
runs upstream, reducing the pipe size to maintain a full pipe at all times, and other installation changes.  But in many situations these 
measures are simply not possible.

The 2552 Magmeter provides several tools that are designed to "work around" these defi ciencies.  They are called "Performance 
Settings" and can be modifi ed only through the i-Go S

3

L to RS232 Converter and the Magmeter Setup Tool.  The noise rejection 

and the Low Flow Cutoff settings are self-explanatory.  The Averaging and the Sensitivity features should be studied before making 
adjustments.

Averaging Time in Seconds (Factory set: 14 seconds)

• 

Set the time the Magmeter will use as the averaging period.

 

With averaging at 14 seconds, each display is an average of the previous 14 seconds input.

 

Use higher averaging times to smooth the display and current output where the fl ow in the pipe is erratic.

Quick Response Sensitivity (Factory set:  25% of Maximum Range, or 2.5 m/s)

• 

Set the percentage of change in the fl ow rate required to allow the Magmeter to override the AVERAGING and jump to a new fl ow 
rate immediately.  (2552 maximum range is 10 m/s)

The pictures below illustrate the effect of these settings.

 


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 2552 Magmeter 

Calibration Data: K-factors and Full Scale Current Values

Pipe Size (Inch)

Schedule

OD (Inches)

W

ALL

 (Inches)

ID (Inches)

H Dim mm

-1 V

ersion

H Dim mm

-2 V

ersion

K-Factor

Pulse/liter

K-Factor

Pulse/Gal

Factory set

20 mA

 (liter/min)

Factory set20 

mA

 (GPM)

/32 inch

mm

/32 inch

mm

2

40

2.375

0.15

2.07

8 16/32

216.4

10 16/32

267.0

46.19

174.83

649.5

171.6

80

2.375

0.22

1.94

8 15/32

215.1

10 15/32

265.9

52.49

198.68

571.5

151.0

2 ½

40

2.875

0.20

2.47

8 14/32

214.1

10 14/32

264.9

32.37

122.54

926.7

244.8

80

2.875

0.28

2.32

8 12/32

212.6

10 12/32

263.4

36.57

138.42

820.3

216.7

3

40

3.500

0.22

3.07

8 12/32

212.3

10 12/32

263.1

20.97

79.36

1431

378.0

80

3.500

0.30

2.90

8 10/32

210.6

10 9/32

261.4

23.47

88.82

1278

337.8

40

4.000

0.23

3.55

8 10/32

210.8

10 10/32

261.6

15.68

59.34

1914

505.6

80

4.000

0.32

3.36

8 8/32

208.9

10 8/32

259.7

17.44

66.01

1720

454.5

4

40

4.500

0.24

4.03

8 8/32

209.3

10 8/32

260.1

12.18

46.09

2464

651.0

80

4.500

0.34

3.83

8 6/32

207.3

10 5/32

258.1

13.48

51.03

2225

587.9

5

40

5.563

0.26

5.05

8 4/32

206.2

10 4/32

257.0

7.748

29.33

3872

1023

80

5.563

0.38

4.81

8      

203.8

10

254.6

8.519

32.25

3521

930.4

6

40

6.625

0.28

6.07

8      

203.0

10

253.8

5.365

20.31

5591

1477

80

6.625

0.43

5.76

7 28/32

200.0

9 28/32

250.8

5.946

22.51

5045

1333

8

40

8.625

0.32

7.98

7 24/32

197.1

9 24/32

247.9

3.098

11.73

9683

2558

80

8.625

0.50

7.63

7 20/32

193.5

9 20/32

244.3

3.394

12.85

8838

2335

10

40

10.75

0.37

10.0

7 16/32

190.8

9 16/32

241.6

1.966

7.440

15262

4032

80

10.75

0.59

9.56

7 11/32

186.2

9 11/32

237.00

2.158

8.170

13899

3672

12

STD

12.75

0.38

12.0

7 10/32

185.6

9 10/32

236.4

1.371

5.187

21890

5783

XHY

12.75

0.50

11.8

7 7/32

183.0

9 6/32

233.8

1.429

5.410

20987

5545

14

30

14.00

0.38

13.3

7 6/32

182.4

9 6/32

233.2

1.124

4.255

26688

7051

XHY

14.00

0.50

13.0

7 3/32

179.8

9 3/32

230.6

1.168

4.420

25690

6787

16

30

16.00

0.38

15.3

7      

177.3

9

228.1

0.849

3.212

35352

9340

40/

XHY

16.00

0.50

15.0

6 28/32

174.8

8 28/32

225.6

0.877

3.320

34202

9036

18

STD

18.00

0.38

17.3

6 25/32

172.2

8 25/32

223.0

0.663

2.510

45233

11950

XHY

18.00

0.50

17.0

6 22/32

169.7

8 22/32

220.5

0.683

2.585

43931

11610

20

20/

STD

20.00

0.38

19.3

6 18/32

167.1

8 19/32

217.9

0.533

2.016

56330

14880

30/

XHY

20.00

0.50

19.0

6 16/32

164.6

8 16/32

215.39

0.547

2.069

54876

14500

22

20/

STD

22.00

0.38

21.3

6 12/32

162.1

8 12/32

212.85

0.437

1.654

68643

18136

30/

XHY

22.00

0.50

21.0

6 9/32

159.5

8 9/32

210.31

0.448

1.694

67037

17711

24

20/

STD

24.00

0.38

23.3

6 6/32

157.0

8 6/32

207.77

0.365

1.382

82172

21710

XHY

24.00

0.50

23.0

6 3/32

154.4

8 3/32

205.23

0.373

1.412

80414

21246

The data in this table is based on dimensions of metal pipe per ANSI 36.10 and ANSI 36.19.
Stainless steel and carbon steel pipe schedules are the same according to ANSI standards.

 


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2552 Magmeter

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

11
0

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

H DIMENSION

mm

H

Sensor Height:

2552-1x models: 

225.5 mm 

( 8.88 in. )

2552-2x models: 

276.3 mm 

( 10.88 in. )

Subtract:

- Wall Thickness:    _____ mm 

( ______ in.)

- 10% of pipe id:   

_____ mm 

( ______ in.)

Result:

= H dimension:    

_____ mm 

( ______ in.)

Note:  1 in. = 25.4 mm

10% of 
inside diameter

Wall Thickness

Set Screw

Set Screw
Wrench

Installation instructions for other pipes

If your pipe is not listed in the tables, you can calculate the proper 
H-dimension as illustrated here.

Contact the factory for a custom K-factor.

Pipe Size (Inch)

Schedule

OD (Inches)

W

ALL

 (Inches)

ID (Inches)

H Dim 

-1 V

ersion

H Dim 

-2 V

ersion

K-Factor

Pulse/liter

K-Factor

Pulse/Gal

Factory set

20 mA

 (liter/min)

Factory set20 mA

 

(GPM)

/32 inch

mm

/32 inch

mm

26

STD

26

0.38

25.25

6

151.89

8

202.69

0.310

1.172

96917

25606

20/XHY

26

0.50

25.00

5 28/32

149.35

7 28/32

200.15

0.316

1.195

95008

25101

28

STD

28

0.38

27.25

5 25/32

146.81

7 25/32

197.61

0.266

1.006

112879

29823

20/XHY

28

0.50

27.00

5 22/32

144.27

7 22/32

195.07

0.271

1.025

110817

29278

30

STD

30

0.38

29.25

5 19/32

141.73

7 19/32

192.53

0.231

0.873

130056

34361

20/XHY

30

0.50

29.00

5 16/32

139.19

7 16/32

189.99

0.235

0.888

127842

33776

32

STD

32

0.38

31.25

5 12/32

136.65

7 12/32

187.45

0.202

0.765

148449

39220

20/XHY

32

0.50

31.00

5 9/32

134.11

7 9/32

184.91

0.205

0.777

146084

38595

34

STD

34

0.38

33.25

5 6/32

131.57

7 6/32

182.37

0.179

0.676

168059

44401

20/XHY

34

0.50

33.00

5 3/32

129.03

7 3/32

179.83

0.181

0.686

165541

43736

36

STD

36

0.38

35.25

5

126.49

7

177.29

0.159

0.601

188885

49903

20/XHY

36

0.50

35.00

4 28/32

123.95

6 28/32

174.75

0.161

0.610

186215

49198

38

STD

38

0.38

37.25

4 25/32

121.41

6 25/32

172.21

0.142

0.538

210926

55727

XHY

38

0.50

37.00

4 22/32

118.87

6 22/32

169.67

0.144

0.546

208105

54981

40

STD

40

0.38

39.25

4 19/32

116.33

6 19/32

167.13

0.128

0.485

234184

61872

XHY

40

0.50

39.00

4 16/32

113.79

6 16/32

164.59

0.130

0.491

231210

61086

42

STD

42

0.38

41.25

4 12/32

111.25

6 12/32

162.05

0.116

0.439

258658

68338

XHY

42

0.50

41.00

4 9/32

108.71

6 9/32

159.51

0.117

0.444

255532

67512

48

STD

48

0.38

47.25

3 25/32

96.01

5 25/32

146.81

0.088

0.335

339377

89664

XHY

48

0.50

47.00

3 22/32

93.47

5 22/32

144.27

0.089

0.338

335795

88717

Height from the sensor tip to the alignment rod is:

-1 versions:   

225.5 mm 

( 8.88 in. )

-2 Versions:   

276.3 mm 

( 10.88 in. )

Subtract:

- Wall Thickness:   

_____ mm 

( ______ in.)

Subtract:

- 10% of pipe id:   

_____ mm 

( ______ in.)

Result:

= H dimension:    

_____ mm 

( ______ in.)

Note:  1 in. = 25.4 mm

 


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 2552 Magmeter 

Environmental Recommendations:

• 

When used properly, this product presents no inherent danger to the environment.

• 

Please follow local ordinance when disposing of this or any product with electronic components.

• 

Conductivity is less than 20 µS/cm.

• Electrical 

noise

• Electronic 

component 

failure.

• 

4-20 mA is not scaled same as Loop 
device.

• 

Loop device is not scaled same as 
Magmeter.

• Defective 

Magmeter

• 

Magmeter installed too close to 
upstream obstruction.

• 

Magmeter electrodes are coated with 
solids.  

• 

Magmeter electrodes exposed to air 
bubbles/pockets.

• 

Electrical noise is interfering with the 
measurement.

• 

New sensor, metal surface not 
properly conditioned.

• 

Output is not 0 when fl ow is stopped.

• 

Frequency, Digital or Current

 

output is erratic.

• 

Output is 22.1 mA.

• 

Electrodes not adequately conditioned.

• 

Pipe is empty, Magmeter is not in fl uid.

• 

Electrical noise is interfering with the 
measurement.

• Defective 

Magmeter

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

• 

Frequency output is inoperative

• Digital 

(S

3

L) output is inoperative.

• 

Loop output is inperative.

• 

Move the Magmeter upstream at least 
10 pipe diameters from obstruction.

• 

Clean the electrodes with soft cloth. 
Do not use abrasives.

• 

Eliminate air bubbles in the pipe.

• 

Remove the Magmeter and reinstall 
with the fl ow direction arrow on the 
sensor body pointed DOWNSTREAM.

• 

Modify grounding as required 
to protect the Magmeter from 
interference.

• 

Soak sensor overnight in fl uid.

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

There are no user-serviceable components in the Magmeter.
• 

If the fl uid contains deposits and solids that may coat the electrodes, a regular cleaning schedule is recommended.

• 

Do not use abrasive materials on the metal electrodes.  Clean with soft cloth and mild detergent only.

• 

Use a cotton swab and mild detergent to remove deposits on the metal electrodes at the tip of the sensor.

• 

If the sensor nut will not turn smoothly, a light lubricant can be applied to the threads.

• 

Soak sensor overnight in fl uid.

• 

Confi gure pipe so electrodes are 
always in fl uid.

• 

Modify grounding as required 
to protect the Magmeter from 
interference.

• 

Adjust low fl ow cutoff higher.

• 

Return to factory for service.

• 

Use 3-0232 Span and Setup tool to 
set output range.

• 

Respan Loop device to match 
Magmeter.

• 

Return to factory for service.

• 

2552 is wrong model.

• 

Wiring is not correct.

• 

Frequency input to other 
manufacturer's fl ow instrument does 
not have pull-up resistor.

• Freq/S

3

L model is 3-2552-XX-11.

• 

Blue wire must be grounded for freq 
out, open for S

3

L out.

• 

4-20 mA model is 3-2552-XX-12.

• 

Check wiring, make corrections.

• Install 

10k

 resistor.

• 

Unsuitable application for Magmeter.

• 

Check grounding, eliminate noise 
source 

• 

Return to factory for service.

• 

4-20 mA output is incorrect.

Troubleshooting with the RED and BLUE lights

The 2552 uses two colored LEDs to indicate the status of the measurement. They are located at the top of the magmeter, recessed 
inside the threaded steel housing.  Look down the tube to see them.

No Lights: 

 

The power is off or the sensor is not connected

Solid Blue: 

 

The power is on but there is no fl ow in the pipe.

Blinking Blue: 

 

Normal operation, blink rate is proportional to the fl ow rate.

Alternating Red-Blue: 

Empty pipe indication (electrodes are not wet.)

Blinking Red: 

 

System errors (electrical noise interference)

Solid Red: 

 

Instrument error (defective electronics component) 

   

  

B

lu

e

 

 

    

 R

e

d

 


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2552 Magmeter

Notes

 


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 2552 Magmeter 

Notes

 


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2552 Magmeter

Notes

 


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George Fischer Signet Inc., 3401 Aerojet Avenue, El Monte, CA  91731-2882  U.S.A.  •  Tel. (626) 571-2770  •  Fax (626) 573-2057
For Worldwide Sales and Service, visit our website:  www.gfsignet.com  •  Or call (in the U.S.):  (800) 854-4090

GEORG FISCHER Piping Systems

3-2552.090  Rev. C  04/07 

 © George Fischer Signet, Inc. 2006 

Printed in U.S.A. on recycled paper

Ordering Information

Model 2552 Metal Magmeter Ordering Matrix

   3-2552

Mounting Depth Options - Choose One*

-1

Sensor protrusion depth = 7.3 inches

-2

Sensor protrusion depth = 9.3 inches

Process Connection Options - Choose One

 1

1¼ inch NPT Process Connection Threads

 2

1¼ inch ISO Process Connection Threads

Cable and Connector Options - Choose One

-A

Fixed Cable, 7.6 m (25 ft); no connector

-B

Watertight sensor connector; cable sold separately

Output options - Choose One

-11

Frequency or Digital (S

3

L)

-12

4 to 20 mA output

3-2552

-1

 1

-A

-12

Example Part Number

Mfr. Part No. 

 

Code

3-2552-11-A-11   

159 001 505

3-2552-11-A-12   

159 001 506

3-2552-11-B-11   

159 001 507

3-2552-11-B-12   

159 001 508

3-2552-12-A-11   

159 001 509

3-2552-12-A-12   

159 001 510

3-2552-12-B-11   

159 001 511

3-2552-12-B-12   

159 001 512

3-2552-21-A-11   

159 001 513

3-2552-21-A-12   

159 001 514

3-2552-21-B-11   

159 001 515

3-2552-21-B-12   

159 001 516

3-2552-22-A-11   

159 001 517

3-2552-22-A-12   

159 001 518

3-2552-22-B-11   

159 001 519

3-2552-22-B-12   

159 001 520

Mfr. Part No. 

 

Code

Accessories and Replacement Parts

Mfr. Part No. 

 

Code 

 

 

Description

2120-1512 

 

159 001 425 

 

1½ x 1¼ inch NPT adapter

2120-2012 

 

159 001 426 

 

2 x 1¼ inch NPT SS adapter

3-2552.392 

 

159 001 530 

 

Kit: 1¼ in. full port, SS ball valve and 1¼ in. nipple

3-2552.393 

 

159 001 531 

 

Kit: 1¼ in. full port, brass ball valve and 1¼ in. nipple

3-2552.394 

 

159 001 532 

 

½ in. NPT conduit adapter, aluminum 

4301-2125 

 

159 001 533 

 

1¼ in. NPT, female to female full port ball valve, brass

4301-3125  

 

159 001 387  

 

1¼ in. NPT, female to female full port ball valve, stainless steel

3-0232   

 

159 000 865 

 

RS232 set-up tool (PC compatible)

5541-4184 

 

159 001 388 

 

4-conductor, 22 AWG, water-tight connector, 4m (13 ft)

5541-4186 

 

159 001 389 

 

4-conductor, 22 AWG, water-tight connector, 6m (19.5 ft)

special order 

 

special order 

 

4-conductor, 22 AWG, water-tight connector, customer specifi ed length