Rvl (inline) series – Badger Meter Vortex Meters User Manual

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Form No. 09-VRX-UM-00007

RVL (INLINE) SERIES

RVL (Inline) Specifications

Fluid:

Liquids

Connection:

NPT Female or Butt (PVDF only)

Turndown Ratio:

12:1 (½” - 2”)
8:1 (¼”)

Accuracy:

±1% of full scale (4-20 mA or 0-5 VDC)
±2% of full scale, frequency pulse

Repeatability:

±0.25% of actual flow

Materials

PVC standard
CPVC, PVDF optional

Output Signals:

4-20 mA standard
0-5 VDC or frequency pulse optional (Push - Pull Driver) 150 mA
Sink or Source

Power Supply:

8 to 28 VDC

CSA Certification:

CSA File 215035, CSA Standard C22.2 No. O-M and No 142-M

Response Time

2 seconds minimum, step change in flow.

Enclosure:

Type 4X (IP 66)

RVL (Inline) Nominal Flow Rates

Tube Size

(inches)

Minimum Flow

gpm (lpm)

Maximum

Flow

gpm (lpm)

Nominal Full

Scale Frequency

Weight

lbs (Kg)

0.6 (2.3)

5 (18.9)

1052

1.5 (0.68)

1.3 (4.7)

15 (56.8)

570

1.6 (0.72)

2.1 (7.9)

25 (94.6)

284

1.7 (0.77)

4.2 (15.8)

50 (189.3)

292

1.8 (0.80)

1½

8.3 (31.5)

100 (378.5)

144

3.1 (1.40)

16.7 (63.1)

200 (757.1)

142

2.7 (1.22)

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

This meter will provide years of accurate service if good flow meter installation practices are followed.
The flow meter should be installed where pipe vibration is minimal.

Observe the upstream piping requirements listed under “Piping requirements”. Upstream valves should
not be used to control flow rate. They should always be kept fully open. Good quality ball valves with
integral unions may be connected directly to the flow meter if the valves are fully open during operation.
This allows easy isolation and removal of the flow meter, should maintenance be required. Cavitation
and flow rate pulsation will adversely affect flow meter performance.