BA537E and BA538E

One input
General Purpose
pulse input
Rate Totalisers
Issue 5

Issue: 5
9th July 2019
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CONTENTS

1. Description 7. Configuration example

7.1 Configuration procedure
2. Operation
2.1 Initialisation 8. Maintenance
2.2 Controls 8.1 Fault finding during commissioning
2.3 Displays 8.2 Fault finding after commissioning
2.3.1 Display over-range 8.3 Servicing
8.4 Routine maintenance
3. System Design 8.5 Guarantee
3.1 Power supply 8.6 Customer comments
3.2 Pulse input
3.2.1 Switch contact input 9. Accessories
3.2.2 Open collector input 9.1 Scale card
3.2.3 2-wire proximity detector input 9.2 Tag information
3.2.4 Magnetic pick-off input 9.3 Backlight
3.2.5 Voltage pulse input 9.4 Alarms
3.3 Remote reset 9.4.1 Solid state output
9.4.2 Configuration and adjustment
4. Installation 9.4.3 Alarm enable: enbl
4.1 Location 9.4.4 Type of alarm: type
4.2 EMC 9.4.5 Setpoint adjustment: 5p1x and 5p2x
4.3 Installation procedure 9.4.6 Alarm function: hi. lo
4.4 Scale card 9.4.7 Alarm output status: no.nc
9.4.8 Hysteresis: h5tr
5. Configuration and Calibration 9.4.9 Alarm delay: dela
5.1 Configuration structure 9.4.10 Alarm silence time: 5il
5.2 Accessing configuration functions 9.4.11 Flash display: fl5h
5.3 Summary of configuration functions 9.4.12 Access setpoint: ac5p
5.4 Rate totaliser function: function 9.4.13 Adjusting alarm setpoints
5.5 Input: input from totalisation mode:
5.6 Input type: inp . type
5.7 Debounce: debounce 9.5 Pulse Output
5.8 Display update interval: update 9.5.1 System design
5.9 Upper display: di5p-1 9.5.2 Configuration
5.10 Lower display: di5p-2 9.5.3 Pulse output: pul5e op
5.11 Position of decimal points: dp 9.5.4 Enable: enbl
5.12 Flowmeter K-factor: factor 9.5.5 Pulse source: 5ource
5.13 Total scale factor: 5cale . t 9.5.6 Output pulse frequency: divide
5.14 Rate scale factor: 5cale . r 9.5.7 Output pulse width: duration
5.15 Timebase: t-ba5e 9.5.8 Pulse storage
5.16 Display filter: filter
5.17 Clip-off: clp off 9.6 4/20mA output
5.18 Local reset: loc clr 9.6.1 System design
5.19 Local total reset: clr tot 9.6.2 Configuration
5.20 Local grand total reset: clr gtot 9.6.3 4/20mA output: 4-20op
5.21 Grand total reset from configuration menu: 9.6.4 Enable 4/20mA output: Enbl
clr gtot 9.6.5 Select rate or total source: 4-20type
5.22 Define security code: code 9.6.6 Display for 4mA output: 4 . 000
5.23 Reset to factory defaults: r5et def 9.6.7 Display for 20mA output: 20 . 000

6. Lineariser
6.1 Flowmeter specifications
6.2 Summary of lineariser configuration
functions.
6.3 Add a segment: add
6.4 Remove a segment: del
6.5 Input frequency: pul5efre
6.6 K-factors: l-factor
6.7 Lineariser error messages

The BA537E and BA538E are CE marked to show compliance with the European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
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1. DESCRIPTION
These general purpose, one input rate totalisers are Factory fitted accessories include an internally
primarily intended for use with pulse output powered display backlight, dual alarms and an
flowmeters. The instruments simultaneously display isolated 4/20mA output which may be configured to
the rate of flow and the total flow in the same or retransmit the rate or total display.
different engineering units on two separate displays.
They are controlled and configured via the four front The larger BA538E Rate Totaliser is always supplied
panel push buttons, a user defined four digit code with an isolated pulse output which can be
may be entered to prevent accidental access to the configured to synchronously retransmit the pulse
instrument's configuration menu. input, or the flow total. This output is only available
on the smaller BA537E Rate Totaliser as an option.
The two models are electrically similar, but have
different size displays and enclosures. The available Factory fitted optional accessories for the two
factory fitted accessories also vary. models are shown below:

Model Displays Bezel size BA537E BA538E

96 x 48mm 144 x 72mm

BA537E 8 digits 9mm high 96 x 48mm Backlight Backlight

6 digits 6mm high
Isolated dual alarms* Isolated dual alarms
BA538E 8 digits 18mm high 144 x 72mm or
6 digits 12mm high Isolated 4/20mA output* Isolated 4/20mA output
or
This instruction manual supplements the abbreviated Isolated pulse output*
instruction sheet supplied with each instrument.
*Only one output option Isolated pulse output
may be fitted to BA537E always fitted to BA538E
2. OPERATION
Fig 1 shows a simplified block diagram of the BA537E
and BA538E Rate Totalisers. The instruments can
accept pulses from most types of flowmeter
transducers. When connected to a pulse output
flowmeter the BA537E and BA538E will provide an
accurate display of the rate of flow and the total flow
in the same or different engineering units. The
internal lineariser, which can have up to sixteen
straight-line segments, may be calibrated to
compensate for flowmeter non-linearity.

The BA537E and BA538E have a single pair of input

terminals for connection to all types of transducer.
When counting pulses from a transducer requiring
energising, such as a switch contact, open collector or
a two wire proximity detector, an external link between
terminals 3 and 4 supplies power to the transducer
input terminals.
Fig 1 BA537E and BA538E block diagram

2.1 Initialisation
Each time power is applied to the Rate Totaliser
initialisation is performed. After a short delay the
following display sequence occurs:

All segments of the display are activated

Instrument starts functioning using the

configuration information stored in permanent
memory. Unless total and grand total
displays have been reset to zero, new flow will
be added to the existing totals.
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2.2 Controls 2.3 Displays

The BA537E and BA538E are controlled and The BA537E and BA538E have two digital displays
configured via four front panel push buttons. In the and associated annunciators, plus a flow indicator
totalisation mode i.e. when the instrument is as shown on the front cover of this manual.
displaying rate and total flow the push button
functions are: Total Shows the total flow on the
display upper eight digit display. May
be reset to zero via front panel
Push Button Functions push buttons or by a remote
reset switch.
)+& Grand total - shows Lo followed by least
significant 8 digits of the 16 digit grand
total. Rate Shows the flow rate on the
Display lower six digit display.
)+* Grand total - shows Hi followed by the
most significant 8 digits of the 16 digit
grand total. Flow This disc in the lower left
If Local Grand Total Reset CLr Gtot in indicator hand corner of the display
the instrument configuration menu has 'rotates' for two seconds each
been activated, operating the ) + * time an input pulse is received.
buttons for ten seconds will result in Appears to rotate continuously
Clr. no being displayed with the no when input frequency exceeds
flashing. Operating the & or * button 0.5Hz.
will change the display to CLr––. YE5, the
) button will then reset the grand total
to zero which will be confirmed by a brief Hold Activated when input
display of Gt Clrd. See 5.20 annunciator frequency is below the clip-off
threshold.
&+* If Local Total Reset CLr tot in the
instrument configuration menu has been Reset Activated while instrument is
activated, operating the & + * buttons annunciator being reset via the front panel
for three seconds will reset the total push buttons, or the external
display to zero and clear any pulses reset terminals.
stored in the optional pulse output.
The Grand Total is not reset.
See 5.19 Rate Identifies rate display
annunciator
(+& Shows in succession, firmware version
number, instrument function totali5e
and any output accessories that are Total Identifies total display
fitted: annunciator
- A Dual alarm outputs
- P Pulse output
- C 4/20mA output RTx Retransmitted pulse
annunciator annunciator.
Depends upon the setting of
(+* Provides direct access to the alarm 5ource in the pulse output
setpoints when the Rate Totaliser is fitted configuration menu.
with optional alarms and the AC5P
setpoints function has been enabled. 5caled:
See 9.4.13 Annunciator activated each
time pulse output open
(+) Access to configuration menu collector is on, i.e. Ron is
less than 60Ω + 3V.
direct:
Annunciator continuously
activated.

2.3.1 Display over-range

Over-range of the upper eight digit display or the
lower six digit display is indicated by all the digits
displaying 9 and all the decimal points flashing.
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3. SYSTEM DESIGN 3.2 Pulse input

As shown in Figs 2 the BA537E and the BA538E
Fig 2 illustrates the basic circuit that is used for all can display the rate and total flow from flowmeters
BA537E and BA538E installations. For simplicity, with a wide variety of pulse outputs.
connections for the pulse output and optional alarms
and 4/20mA output are shown separately in section The following table shows the Rate Totaliser's input
10 of this manual. switching thresholds when conditioned for use with
flowmeters having different outputs, For reliable
totalisation the Rate Totaliser pulse input must fall
below the lower threshold and rise above the upper
threshold.

Switching thresholds
Input transducer
Lower Upper
Open collector 2k 10k
Voltage pulse low 1.0V 3.0V
Voltage pulse high 3.0V 10.0V
Magnetic pick-off 0mV 40mV peak
Proximity detector 1.2mA 2.1mA
Switch 100 1000

Flowmeters with a switch contact, proximity detector

or an open collector output collector output require
energising which is achieved by linking Rate
Totaliser terminals 3 and 4 together.

3.2.1 Switch contact input

Any flowmeter with a mechanically or magnetically
activated switch contact may be directly connected
to the pulse input terminals 5 and 6. The BA537E
Fig 2 Basic BA537E and BA538E system and the BA538E contain a configurable debounce
circuit to prevent contact bounce being counted.
When designing a system it is important to remember See section 5.7.
that terminals 2, 6 and RS2 are interconnected within
the BA537E and the BA538E See Fig 1.
3.2.2 Open collector input
Flowmeters with an open collector output may be
3.1 Power supply directly connected to input terminals 5 & 6. Polarity
The BA537E and the BA538E Rate Totalisers require of the sensor should be observerd. The BA537E
a dc supply voltage between 10V and 30V at and BA538E contain a configurable debounce circuit
terminals 1 & 2 and consume: to prevent false triggering. Three levels of de-
bounce protection are independently available. See
10mA without optional backlight section 5.7.
plus 6mA when terminals 3 & 4 are linked

3.2.3 2-wire proximity detector input

As shown in Fig 1 terminals 2, 6 and RS2 of the Most flowmeters incorporating a NAMUR 2-wire
BA337E and BA338E Rate Totalisers are internally proximity detector may be directly connected to a
connected together. Therefore these terminals should BA537E or BA538E input, providing the minimum
only be connected to the same, or to an isolated operating voltage of the flowmeter (proximity
circuit. detector) is less than 7.5V. The Rate Totalisers
contain a configurable debounce circuit to prevent
false triggering. Three levels of debounce protection
are independently available. See section 5.7.
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3.2.4 Magnetic pick-off input

Flowmeters incorporating a magnetic pick-off to
sense flow will have a low level voltage output unless
the flowmeter incorporates an amplifier. CoiL in the
BA537E and BA538E input configuration menu is a
low level voltage pulse input intended for use with a
magnetic pick-off. The Rate Totalisers contain a
configurable debounce circuit to prevent false
triggering of the instrument. See section 5.7.

3.2.5 Voltage pulse input

Two voltage pulse input ranges are selectable in the
BA537E and BA538E Rate Totaliser configuration
menu, VoLt5 L and VoLt5 H as shown in section 3.2.
The Rate Totalisers contain a configurable debounce
circuit to prevent false triggering of the instrument.
Three levels of de-bounce protection are
independently available.
See section 5.7.

3.3 Remote reset

The Rate Totaliser's total display may be remotely
reset to zero by connecting terminals RS1 and RS2
together for more than one second. Permanent
interconnection inhibits totalisation. Remote resetting
may be accomplished by any switch contact.

Note: Both Rate Totalisers may be configured to

reset the total display to zero by operating the
& and * push buttons simultaneously for
more than two seconds in the totalising mode
i.e. when the instrument is displaying flow.
See 5.19
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4. INSTALLATION Cut-out dimensions

4.1 Location Recommended for all installations.

Both models have a robust glass reinforced Noryl Mandatory to achieve an IP66 seal
enclosure with a toughened glass window. The fronts between the instrument and the panel
of the Rate Totalisers have IP66 ingress protection 136.0 +0.5/-0.0 x 66.2 +0.5/-0.0
and a gasket seals the joint between the instrument
enclosure and the panel. The rear of both Rate DIN 43 700
Totalisers have IP20 ingress protection. 138.0 +1.0/-0.0 x 68.0 +0.7/-0.0

Figs 3A and 3B show the overall dimensions of the

96 x 48mm BA537E and the 144 x 72mm BA538E
and the recommended panel cut-out dimensions. To
achieve an IP66 seal between the instrument
enclosure and the instrument panel the smaller
tolerance aperture must be used, and the BA538E
must be secured with four panel mounting clamps.

Cut-out dimensions

Recommended for all installations.

Mandatory to achieve an IP66 seal
between the instrument and the panel
90 +0.5/-0.0 x 43.5 +0.5/-0.0

DIN 43 700
92.0 +0.8/ -0.0 x 45 +0.6 -0.0

Support panel wiring to prevent vibration damage

Note: Optional backlight is internally powered

Fig 3B BA538E dimensions & terminals

Although the front of both Rate Totalisers have IP66

protection, they should be shielded from direct
sunlight and severe weather conditions.
The Rate Totalisers may be installed in any panel
providing that the operating temperature is between
-40ºC and +70ºC. At temperatures below -20ºC the
display digits will change more slowly and contrast
will be reduced, but the instruments will continue to
function and totalise.

4.2 EMC
Support panel wiring to prevent vibration damage The BA537E and BA538E comply with the
requirements of the European EMC Directive
Note: Optional backlight is internally powered 2014/30/EU. For specified immunity all wiring
should be in screened twisted pairs, with the
Fig 3A BA537E dimensions & terminals screens earthed at one point.
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4.3 Installation Procedure 4.4 Scale card

The Rate Totaliser’s units of measurement are
a. Cut the specified aperture in the panel. To shown on a printed scale card in a window at the
achieve an IP66 seal between the instrument right hand side of the display. The scale card is
enclosure and the instrument panel the aperture mounted on a flexible strip that is inserted into a slot
must have the tighter tolerances specified in at the rear of the instrument as shown in Fig 5.
Figs 3A and 3B. Thus the scale card can easily be changed without
removing the Rate Totaliser from the panel or
b. Slide the gasket over the body of the Rate opening the instrument enclosure.
Totaliser before inserting the instrument into the
panel aperture. New Rate Totalisers are supplied with a printed
scale card showing the requested units of
c. Firstly ensure that all the panel mounting clamps measurement, if this information is not supplied
are closed by turning the knurled screws fully when the instrument is ordered a blank card will be
anti clockwise until the two pips in the clamp foot fitted.
align with holes in the clamp body.
A pack of self-adhesive scale cards printed with
d. Place a clamp in the recess on each side of the common units of flow measurement is available as
Rate Totaliser, pulling gently to slide it onto the an accessory from BEKA associates. Custom
dovetail as shown in Fig 4. Push the knurled printed scale cards can also be supplied.
screw slightly forward to engage the thread and
tighten by turning clockwise until it is just finger To change a scale card, unclip the tapered end of
tight. When the clamps are fitted ensure that the flexible strip at the rear of the instrument by
the gasket behind the front panel bezel is gently pushing it upwards and pulling it out of the
correctly positioned before fully tightening the enclosure. Peel the existing scale card from the
clamps to secure the instrument. The maximum flexible strip and replace it with a new printed card,
recommended clamp tightening torque is 22cNm which should be aligned as shown below. Do not fit
(1.95 lbf in) which is approximately equivalent a new scale card on top of an existing card.
to finger-tight plus one half turn. Do not over
tighten. Install the new scale card by gently pushing the
flexible strip into the slot at the rear of the Rate
e. Four panel mounting clamps are required to Totaliser, when it reaches the internal end-stop
achieve an IP66 seal between a BA538E and secure it by pushing the end of the flexible strip
the instrument panel. downwards so that the tapered section is held by the
rear panel.
f. Connect the panel wiring to the rear terminal
block(s) as shown in Figs 3A and 3B. To
simplify installation, the terminals are removable
so that the panel wiring can be completed
before the instrument is installed. To prevent Align the self-adhesive
vibration damage ensure that panel wiring is printed scale card onto
supported. the flexible strip and
insert the strip into the
Rate Totaliser as
shown below.

Fig 5 Inserting the flexible strip carrying the scale

Fig 4 Fitting panel mounting clamps card into slot at the rear of Rate Totaliser.
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5.0 CONFIGURATION & CALIBRATION 5CALE-r is a dividing factor that converts the output
The BA537E and BA538E Rate Totalisers are from FACtor into the required rate display in
configured and calibrated via four front panel push engineering units. e.g. if the output from FACtor is
buttons. All the configuration functions are contained one pulse per litre and the rate display is required in
in an easy to use intuitive menu that is shown gallons, 5CALE-r should be set to 4 . 5461 which is
diagrammatically in Fig 7. the number of litres in an imperial gallon.

Each menu function is summarised in section 5.3 of The timebase t-bA5E is a multiplying factor that
this manual and each summary includes a reference determines if the instrument displays flow per
to more detailed information. The sixteen segment second, per minute or per hour.
lineariser is described separately in section 6.
The total flow display is independent of the rate
Configuration of the isolated pulse output, which is display. 5CALE-t is a dividing factor that converts
fitted to all BA538E Rate Totalisers but is an option on the output from FACtor into the required total display
the BA537E, and the optional alarms and 4/20mA engineering units. e.g. if the output from FACtor is
output are described separately in section 9. When one pulse per litre and the total display is required in
fitted they appear as additional functions within the thousands of gallons, 5CALE-t should be set to
configuration menu. 4,546 . 1 which is the number of litres in 1,000
imperial gallons.
All new Rate Totalisers are supplied calibrated as
requested at the time of ordering. If calibration is not The BA537E and the BA538E uses ‘real’ decimal
requested, Rate Totalisers will have default points. Moving the position of a decimal point in a
configuration as shown in the following table, but can scale factor will affect the instrument calibration.
easily be re-configured on-site.

Function Display Default

Access code CodE 0000
Function FunCtion 5td
Input inP . tYPE oP . CoL
Debounce dEbounCE dEFAuLt
Update uPdAtE 0.5
Upper display di5p-1 totAL
Lower display di5P-2 on
Decimal point dP Rate 0.0
Total 0
K Factor FACtor 1.0
Total scale factor 5CALE . t 1.0
Rate scale factor 5CALE . r 1.0
Timebase t-bA5E 5EC
Filter FiLter 24
Clip-off CLP-oFF 0
Local total reset t-rE5Et oFF
Local grand total reset Gt-rE5Et oFF
Security code CodE 0000

Note: While the instrument is being configured

totalisation continues so that any flow occurring during
this time is recorded.

5.1 Configuration structure

Fig 6 shows the BA537E and BA538E calibration
structure. The rate and total display calibrations are
independent which allows the displays to have
different engineering units.

The rate totaliser pulse input is divided by FACtor

which is usually set to the K-factor of the flowmeter,
thus converting the flowmeter output into engineering
units. When the 16 segment lineariser Lin is selected
in the Function sub-menu, up to 16 values for FACtor
may be entered each at a specified input pulse
frequency to compensate for flowmeter nonlinearity.
See section 6. Fig 6 Calibration structure
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5.2 Accessing configuration functions 5.3 Summary of configuration functions

Throughout this manual push buttons are shown as This section summarises all the configuration
&, *, ( and ) and legends displayed by the functions. When read in conjunction with Fig 7 it
instrument are shown in a seven segment font exactly provides a quick aid for configuring the Rate
as they appear on the instrument display e.g. inPut Totaliser. If more detail is required, each section
and uPdAtE. contains a reference to a full description of the
function.
Access to the configuration menu is obtained by
operating the ( and ) push buttons
simultaneously. If the instrument is not protected by Display Summary of function
a security code the first parameter FunCtion will be
displayed. If a security code other than the default FunCtion Rate Totaliser function
code 0000 has already been entered, the instrument Defines the relationship between the
will display CodE. Press ( to clear this prompt and pulse input and the Rate Totaliser
enter the security code for the instrument using the display. May be set to:
& or * push button to adjust each digit, and the 5td Standard linear relationship
( push button to transfer control to the next digit. If Lin 16 segment adjustable
the correct code has been entered pressing ) will lineariser - see section 7.
cause the first parameter FunCtion to be displayed. If See section 5.4
an incorrect code is entered, or a push button is not
operated within ten seconds, the instrument will
automatically return to the totalisation mode. inPut Input
Contains sub-menu with two
All configuration functions and prompts are shown on functions
the upper eight digit display. inP . tYPE Select Input type
dEbounCE Set debounce
Once within the main configuration menu the required See section 5.5
parameter can be selected by scrolling through the
menu using the & or * push button. The
configuration menu is shown diagrammatically in inP . tYPE
Fig 7. Configures the Rate Totaliser to
accept one of six types of input:
When returning to the totalisation mode following oP,CoL Open collector *
reconfiguration, the Rate Totaliser will display dAtA VoLt5 L Voltage pulse <1 >3V
followed by 5AVE while the new information is stored VoLt5 H Voltage pulse <3 >10V
in permanent memory. CoiL Magnetic pick-off
Pr . dEt Proximity detector *
ContACt Switch contact *

* Link terminals 3 & 4

See section 5.6

dEbounCE
Defines level of input debounce
applied to the pulse input to prevent
false counting:
dEFAuLt
HEAVY
LiGHt
See section 5.7

UpdAtE Display update interval

Define the interval between display
updates between 0.5 and 5
seconds.
See section 5.8
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Display Summary of function Display Summary of function

di5P-1 Upper display 5CALE.r Rate scale factor

Defines whether rAtE or totAL is 5CALE . r is a dividing factor that
shown on the upper display. The converts the pulse output from
other variable will be shown on the FACtor into the required rate display
lower display, providing the lower in engineering units. e.g. if the
display is on in function dI5P-2. output from FACtor is one pulse per
See section 5.9 litre and the rate display is required
in gallons, 5CALE . r should be set to
4 . 5461 which is the number of litres
di5P-2 Lower display in an imperial gallon.
Turns the lower display, which 5CALE . r may be adjusted between
normally shows rate, on or oFF. 0 . 0001 and 99999. The flow rate
See section 5.10 display is independent of the total
flow display.
See section 5.14
dP Decimal points
Defines the position of the decimal
point in both the rate and total t-bA5E Timebase
displays. Selectable multiplier allowing flow
See section 5.11 rate to be displayed in units per
second, per minute or per hour.

FACtor Flowmeter K-factor Select:

The rate totaliser pulse input is tb-01 for flow / second
divided by FACtor, which is usually tb-60 for flow / minute
set to the K-factor of the flowmeter, tb-3600 for flow / hour
thus converting the flowmeter output See section 5.15
into engineering units. FACtor may be
adjusted between 0 . 0001 and 99999.
When the 16 segment lineariser Lin FiLtEr Display filter
is selected in the Function sub-menu, An adjustable digital filter to reduce
up to 16 values for FACtor may be noise on the rate display is
entered, each at a specified input controlled by two parameters each
pulse frequency to compensate for adjustable between 0 and 9. The
flowmeter non-linearity. first digit defines the amount of
See section 5.12 filtering applied to the display, the
second deviation from the displayed
rate at which the filter will be
5CALE.t Total Scale Factor overridden and the rate display will
5CALE-t is a dividing factor that move rapidly to the new value.
converts the pulse output from FACtor See section 5.16
into the required total display in
engineering units. e.g. if the output
from FACtor is one pulse per litre and CLP-oFF Clip-off
the total display is required in To prevent totalisation of very low
thousands of gallons, 5CALE-t should flow rates, clip-off enables the user
be set to 4546 .1 which is the number to select a flow rate display below
of litres in 1,000 imperial gallons. which totalisation is inhibited.
5CALE-t may be adjusted between. See section 5.17
0 . 0001 and 99999.
The total flow display is independent
of the rate display.
See section 5.13
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Display Summary of function Display Summary of function

LoC Clr Local reset CLr-Gtot Reset grand total from

Contains sub-menu with two configuration menu.
functions enabling total and grand This function resets the grand total
total to be reset to zero via the front to zero from within the configuration
panel push buttons when the Rate menu when CLr YE5 is selected, and
Totaliser is in the totalisation mode. 5urE is entered to confirm the
See section 5.18 instruction.
Note: Once reset, the grand total
can not be recovered.
Local total reset Clr tot See section 5.21
When on is selected total display is
reset when & and * buttons are
operated simultaneously for more CodE Security code
than 3 seconds in the operating Defines a four digit alphanumeric
mode. code which must be entered to gain
See section 5.19 access to the configuration menu.
Default code 0000 disables the
security function and allows
Local grand total reset clr gtot unrestricted access to all
When on is selected the grand total is configuration functions.
reset when ) + * buttons are See section 5.22
operated simultaneously for more
than 10 seconds in the operating
mode. r5Et def Reset to factory defaults
Note: Once reset, the grand total can Returns the Rate Totaliser
not be restored. configuration functions to the factory
See section 5.20 default shown in section 6. To
prevent accidental use the request
must be confirmed by entering 5urE
before the reset will be executed.
See section 5.23
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5.4 Rate Totaliser function: FunCtion Notes:

The Rate Totaliser contains an adjustable sixteen 1. Maximum voltage input +30V.
segment lineariser which may be used to compensate
for flowmeter non-linearity. This function turns this 2. For flowmeter transducers that require
lineariser on or off. energising i.e. proximity detectors, switch
contacts or open collectors, terminals 3 & 4 of
5td Lineariser not activated the Rate Totaliser should be linked together.
Lin Lineariser activated
3. To count correctly, the input pulse must fall
To reveal the existing Rate Totaliser function select below the lower switching threshold and rise
FunCtion from the configuration menu and press (. above the higher switching threshold.
If the function is set as required, press ) to return to
the configuration menu, or press the & or * button 4. See section 5.7 for maximum counting
to change the setting, followed by the ) button to frequency.
return to the FunCtion prompt in the configuration
menu.

5td Linear
Provides a linear relationship between the
pulse input and the Rate Totaliser displays.

Lin 16 segment adjustable lineariser

Enables a sixteen segment adjustable
lineariser. When Lin is selected the FACtor
function is expanded to allow up to 16 values
to be entered for different input pulse
frequencies. Detailed information about the
lineariser including configuration is contained
in section 7 of this instruction manual.

5.5 Input: inPut

The Input function contains two sub-functions
inP . tYPE and dEbounCE which configure the Rate
Totaliser input and input noise rejection.

5.6 Input type: inP . tYPE

inP . tYPE is a sub-menu in the inPut function which
defines the type of flowmeter or input pulse that the
Rate Totaliser will count. To check or change the
type of input, select inPut in the main configuration
menu and press ( which will reveal the inP . tYPE
prompt, pressing ( again will show the Rate
Totaliser input. If set as required press ) twice to
return to the configuration menu, or repeatedly press
the & or * button until the required type of input is
displayed, then press ) twice to return to the
configuration menu.

One of following six types of input may be selected:

Switching
thresholds
Low High
oP,CoL Open collector 2 2 10kΩ
VoLt5 L Voltage pulse low 1 1 3V
VoLt5 H Voltage pulse high1 3 10V
CoiL Magnetic pick-off 0 40mV
Pr . dEt Proximity detector 2 1.2 2.1mA
ContACt Switch contact 2 100 1000Ω
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5.7 Debounce: dEbouncE 5.8 Display update interval: uPdAtE

dEbouncE is an adjustable sub-menu in the inPut If either the rate or the total display is likely to
function which prevents the Rate Totaliser change rapidly, a longer interval between display
miscounting when the input pulse has noisy edges, updates may simplify reading the Rate Totaliser
such as those resulting from a mechanical contact display. This function allows one of six different
closing and bouncing. Three levels of protection display intervals between 0.5 and 5 seconds to be
may be selected and the amount of debounce applied selected. The selected display update interval does
depends upon the type of Rate Totaliser input that not affect the update time of any other instrument
has been selected in the inP . tYPE function. function.

The following table shows the minimum time that the To adjust the update interval select uPdAtE from the
input pulse must be continuously above the upper configuration menu and press ( to reveal the
input switching threshold and continuously below the existing time. Pressing the & or * button will
lower switching threshold to ensure that the Rate scroll through the six times. When the required
Totaliser processes the input pulse. Input switching interval has been selected press ) to enter the
thresholds are shown in section 3.2. selection and return to the configuration menu.

Min input pulse width

De-bounce 5.9 Upper display: di5P-1
level Type of Input
Usually total flow is shown on the larger upper eight
Contact All others digit display, but this function allows rate to be
Default 1600µs 40µs shown on the upper display and total on the smaller
lower display which can show six positive digits.
Heavy 3200µs 350µs
Light 400µs 5µs To check the status of the upper display, select
dI5P-1 from the configuration menu and press
( which will reveal if the display is showing rAtE or
totAL. The setting can be changed by pressing the
The Rate Totalier’s maximum counting frequency & or * button followed by the ) button to enter
depends upon the debounce level selected, the shape the selection and return to the configuration menu.
of the input pulse and its amplitude. The following
table assumes a square wave input and is only for
guidance. The maximum counting frequency will be 5.10 Lower display: di5P-2
lower if the input pulses have sloping edges and the This function turns the lower display on or off. When
pulse amplitude only slightly exceeds the input turned off, the BA537E or the BA538E will only have
switching thresholds. one eight digit display which may be configured in
the di5P-1 function to show total flow or rate of flow.
ONLY FOR GUIDANCE
De-bounce Max counting frequency To check the status of the lower display, select
level Type of input di5P-2 from the configuration menu and press ( to
Contact All others reveal if the lower display is on or oFF. The setting
may be changed by pressing the & or * button
Default 250Hz 12kHz
followed by the ) button to enter the selection and
Heavy 120Hz 2kHz return to the configuration menu.
Light 1000Hz 100kHz

The minimum input frequency is 0.01Hz. Below this

frequency the rate display will be forced to zero.

The dEbouncE function is a sub-menu located in the

inPut function. Select inPut in the configuration
menu and press ( which will reveal the inP . tYPE
prompt, press the & or * button to select dEbouncE
followed by ( to reveal the existing setting.
Pressing the & or * button will scroll through the
three levels. When the required level has been
selected, pressing ) twice will enter the selection
and return the display to the inPut prompt in the
configuration menu.
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5.11 Position of the decimal points: dP 5.13 Total scale factor: 5CALE . t
The upper and lower displays have eight and six digits 5CALE.t is a dividing factor adjustable between
respectively. This function enables the position of the 0 . 0001 and 99999 that enables total flow to be
decimal point on both displays to be independently displayed in the required engineering units. e.g. if
positioned. the output from FACtor is one pulse per litre and the
total display is required in thousands of gallons,
To adjust the position of the decimal points select dP 5CALE . t should be set to 4546.1 which is the number
from the configuration menu and press (. The of litres in 1,000 imperial gallons. The total flow
upper display defined as the rate or total display by display is independent of the rate display.
function di5P-1 (section 5.9) will be activated and
identified by the display annunciator as Rate or Total. To check or change the total scale factor select
The decimal point is positioned by operating the & or 5CALE . t from the configuration menu and press (
* push button. which will reveal the existing value with one digit
flashing. The value of the flashing digit may be
In the total display the & button moves the position changed by pressing the & or * button. When
of the decimal point to the left and the * button this digit has been adjusted as required, pressing
moves it to the right. It may be positioned between ( will transfer control to the next digit. When all
any of the six right hand digits or absent by moving it the digits have been adjusted pressing ( will
to the right of the least significant digit. transfer control to the decimal point that may be
positioned between any of the digits, or may be
There are no restriction on the position of the decimal omitted by moving it to the right of the least
point in the rate display. significant digit. When the required total scale factor
has been entered, press ) to return to the
When the decimal point in the upper display has been 5CALE . t prompt in the configuration menu.
positioned pressing the ( button will transfer control
to the lower display variable, but it will be shown and
annunciated on the larger upper display. The position 5.14 Rate scale factor: 5CALE . r
of the decimal point may be positioned in the same 5CALE . r is a dividing factor adjustable between
way by operating the & or * push buttons. When 0 . 0001 and 99999 that enables the flow rate to be
set as required enter the settings and return to the displayed in the required engineering units. e.g. if
configuration menu by operating the ) button. the output from FACtor is one pulse per litre and the
rate display is required in gallons, 5CALE . r should be
set to 4 . 5461 which is the number of litres in an
5.12 Flowmeter K-factor: FACtor
imperial gallon.
The rate totaliser pulse input is divided by FACtor,
which is adjustable between 0 . 0001 and 99999, The units of the rate display are volume per unit of
for flow applications FACtor should be set to the K- time. The unit of time is the timebase of the
factor of the flowmeter. K-factor is the number of instrument which is determined by t-bA5E
pulses that the flowmeter produces per unit volume of described in section 5.15.
flow e.g. 20 pulses per litre, FACtor therefore
converts the flowmeter output into engineering units To check or change the rate scale factor select
ready for further scaling to produce the required rate 5CALE . r from the configuration menu and press (
and total flow displays. See Fig 6. which will reveal the existing value with one digit
flashing. The value of the flashing digit may be
When the 16 segment lineariser Lin is selected in
changed by pressing the & or * button. When
FunCtion up to 16 values of FACtor may be entered,
this digit has been adjusted as required, pressing
each at a specified input pulse frequency to
( will transfer control to the next digit. When all
compensate for flowmeter non-linearity. See section
the digits have been adjusted pressing ( will
6 of this manual.
transfer control to the decimal point which may be
To check or change the value select FACtor from the positioned between any of the digits, or may be
omitted by moving it to the right of the least
configuration menu and press ( which will reveal the
significant digit. When the required rate scale factor
existing value with one digit flashing.
has been entered, press ) to return to the 5CALE . r
The flashing digit may be adjusted by pressing the & prompt in the configuration menu.
or * button. When this digit has been adjusted
pressing ( will transfer control to the next digit.
When all the digits have been adjusted pressing
( will transfer control to the decimal point that may
be positioned between any of the digits, or may be
omitted by moving it to the right of the least significant
digit. When set as required, press ) to return to the
FACtor prompt in the configuration menu.
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5.15 Timebase: t-bA5E By careful adjustment of the two parameters a stable

The timebase multiplies the rate display by 1, 60 or display with an acceptable input step response can
3,600 depending upon whether the Rate Totaliser is be obtained for most applications.
required to display rate per second, per minute or per
hour. See Fig 6. During commissioning it is recommend that initially
To check or change the timebase, select t-bA5E from the second digit is set to 0 (off) and the first digit is
the configuration menu and press ( which will adjusted to provide acceptable rate display stability.
reveal the existing setting. Pressing the & or * The second digit should then be increased until the
button will scroll through the three options: selected step size is greater than the noise on the
display signal, at which setting the rate display will
tb-1 for flow / second become stable. These will be the optimum filter
tb-60 for flow / minute parameters for acceptable rate display stability and
tb-3600 for flow / hour a fast response to a large rate signal change.

When the required multiplier is displayed press ) to To check or change the filter select FiLtEr in the
return to the t-bA5E prompt in the configuration menu. configuration menu and press ( which will reveal
the existing settings with the first digit flashing.
Pressing the & or * button will change the
5.16 Display filter: FiLtEr flashing digit and ( will transfer control to the
The digital display filter has two independent second digit. While making adjustments the filtered
adjustable parameters enabling the rate display rate display is shown on the lower display so that
response to be tailored for optimum performance. stability can be assessed while adjustments are
The filter parameters are controlled by a two digit being made. When set as required, press the )
number. The first digit defines the amount of filtering button to enter the revised parameters and return to
applied to the display as shown below. the FiLtEr prompt in the configuration menu.

First Filter time constant

digit seconds 5.17 Clip-off: CLP oFF
0X 0 To prevent totalisation of very low flow rates that
1X 1.3 over long periods may result in significant
2X 4.3 totalisation errors, the BA537E and the BA538E may
3X 6.5 be configured to stop totalising when the flow rate
4X 8.7 falls below an adjustable threshold.
5X 11.3
6X 15.7
To check or change the clip-off threshold select
7X 20.9
CLP oFF from the configuration menu and press
8X 25.2
9X 31.5
( which will reveal the current setting. The
threshold is shown in the units already selected for
the flow rate display. One digit will be flashing. The
The second digit defines the deviation from the value of the flashing digit may be changed by
displayed rate at which the filter will be overridden and pressing the & or * button. When this digit is
the rate display will move rapidly to the new value. correct pressing ( will transfer control to the next
digit. When clip-off is set as required, press the )
Second Magnitude of step button to enter the revised figure and return to the
digit change which will CLP oFF prompt in the configuration menu.
produce a rapid
response When the flow rate falls below the clip-off threshold,
X0 off the rate display will show zero flow, totalisation will
X1 1% stop and the HOLD annunciator will be activated.
X2 2% The flow indicator will continue to rotate for 2
X3 4% seconds each time an input pulse is received i.e. at
X4 8% input pulse frequencies above 0.5Hz it will appear to
X5 12% rotate continuously.
X6 16%
X7 24% Note:
X8 32% To avoid confusion, when the K-factor FACtor,
X9 64%
rate scale factor 5CALE . r, timebase t-bA5E,
or the position of the rate display decimal
point are changed, clip-off will automatically
be reset to zero. A new clip-off threshold
must therefore be entered after any of these
functions have been adjusted.
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5.18 Local reset: LoC CLr 5.21 Grand total reset from configuration
The Local reset function contains two sub-functions menu: Clr Gtot
Clr tot and Clr gtot which when enabled allow the The grand total is a separate sixteen digit counter
total display and grand total to be reset to zero via the which is incremented in parallel with the total
instrument push buttons while the Rate Totaliser is in display, but is not zeroed when the total display is
the totalisation mode. reset to zero. The grand total may be viewed in the
totalisation mode in two eight digit sections as
described in section 2.2 of this manual.
5.19 Local total reset: Clr tot
Clr tot is a sub-menu in the LoC clr function which The grand total can be reset to zero from within the
when activated allows an operator to reset the total configuration menu using this CLr. Gtot function, or
display to zero while in the totalisation mode by from the totalisation mode if sub-function clr gtot in
operating the & and * push buttons simultaneously the loc clt function is activated - see 5.20.
for more than two seconds.
To zero the grand total from within the configuration
Select loc clr in the configuration menu and press menu select CLr Gtot and press ( which will
( which will reveal the clr tot prompt and operate cause the instrument to display Clr . no with no
( again which will show if the local total reset is on flashing. Press the & or * push button until
or oFF. If set as required operate the ) button twice Clr . YE5 is displayed and then press ( which will
to return to the configuration menu, or the& or * result in a 0000 prompt being displayed with the first
button to change the setting followed by the ) button digit flashing. This is a request for the instruction to
twice to enter the change and return to the loc clr be confirmed by entering 5urE using the & or *
prompt in the configuration menu. buttons and the ( button to move control to the
next digit. Pressing ) will then reset the grand
Note: total to zero and return the Rate Totaliser to the
The total display may also be reset to zero configuration menu.
remotely by connecting terminals RS1 and RS2
together for more than one second. See Note:
section 3.3 of this manual. Once reset, the grand total can not be
recovered.

5.20 Local grand total reset: clr gtot

The grand total is a separate sixteen digit counter 5.22 Security code: CodE
which is incremented in parallel with the total display, Access to the instrument configuration menu may be
but is not zeroed when the total display is reset to protected by a four digit security code which must be
zero. The grand total may be viewed in the entered to gain access. New instruments are
totalisation mode in two eight digit sections as configured with the default security code 0000 which
described in section 2.2 of this manual. allows unrestricted access to all configuration
functions.
Clr gtot is a sub-menu in the loc clr function which
when activated allows the operator to reset the grand To enter a new security code select CodE from the
total display to zero in the totalisation mode by configuration menu and press ( which will cause
operating the ) and * push buttons simultaneously the Rate Totaliser to display 0000 with one digit
for more than ten seconds. flashing. The flashing digit may be adjusted using
the & or * push buttons, when set as required
Select loc clr in the configuration menu and press operating the ( button will transfer control to the
( which will reveal clr tot. Using the & or * next digit. When all the digits have been adjusted
button to select clr gtot and press ( which will press ) to return to the CodE prompt. The revised
show if local grand total reset is on or oFF. If set as security code will be activated when the Rate
required operate the ) button twice to return to the Totaliser is returned to the totalisation mode.
configuration menu, or the & or * button to change
the setting followed by the ) button twice to enter Please contact BEKA associates sales department if
the change and return to the LoC .clr prompt in the the security code is lost.
configuration menu.
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5.23 Reset configuration to factory defaults

r5et def
This function resets the Rate Totaliser including the
lineariser, to the factory default configurations which
are shown in section 5.0

To reset the Rate Totaliser to the factory default

configurations select r5Et def from the configuration
menu and press ( which will result in a 0000 display
with the first digit flashing. This is a request to confirm
the reset to factory default instruction by entering
5urE. Using the & or * button set the flashing digit
to 5 and press ( to transfer control to the second
digit which should be set to u. When 5urE has been
entered, pressing the ) button will reset the BA537E
or BA538E to the factory defaults and return the
instrument to the totalising mode.
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6. LINEARISER 6.1 Flowmeter specification

The BA537E and BA538E Rate Totalisers can Flowmeters are usually supplied with a calibration
produce accurate results when used with a flowmeter certificate specifying the average K-factor and the
having a K-factor that varies with the flow rate, such flow range over which it applies. For use over
as a turbine meter used over a wide range of flows. extended flow ranges and for non-linear devices,
Both models include a sixteen segment straight-line multiple K-factors will be specified, often in a table
lineariser that may be adjusted to compensate for similar to the one shown below.
flowmeter non-linearity.
Flow Rate K-factor
The lineariser is enabled by selecting Lin in the Litres/min Pulses/litre
FunCtion section of the configuration menu. The 5 200
configuration menu shown in Fig 7 remains basically 10 230
unchanged, except that up to 16 values of the 15 239
flowmeter K-factor can be entered as l-factor, 20 242
together with pul5e fr the corresponding input
frequency at which each starts. From this calibration certificate information the
output frequency of the flowmeter, which is required
Fig 9 shows how the Rate Totaliser configuration for conditioning the Rate Totaliser lineariser, can be
function FACtor is extended when the lineariser is calculated.
activated by selecting Lin in the FunCtion menu.
Output frequency Hz = (Flow rate per min) x (K-factor)
60

Flow Rate K-factor Output

Litres/min Pulses/litre frequency
Hz
0 0 0
5 200 16.666
10 230 38.333
15 239 59.750
20 242 80.666

6.2 Summary of lineariser configuration

Functions.
This section summarises the lineariser configuration
functions. When read in conjunction with Fig 9 it
provides a quick aid for configuring the lineariser. If
more detail is required, each section contains a
reference to a full description of the function.

The number of straight-line lineariser segments

required should first be entered using the Add and
del functions. In both of these sub-functions the
Rate Totaliser displays the current segment and the
total number of segments being used as shown
below.

Fig 8 shows a typical linearising characteristic

The lineariser configuration is retained irrespective of

how FunCtion in the Rate Totaliser configuration
menu is subsequently changed. It is therefore Increasing the number of segments will provide a
possible to select and deselect the lineariser without more accurate approximation of the flowmeter
having to reconfigure it. characteristic and increase totalisation accuracy.
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For each segment an input pulse frequency in Hz 6.3 Add a segment: Add
PuL5E fr and a corresponding flowmeter K-factor Add is a sub-menu in the FACtor function that
L-FACtor are required. See section 6.1 enables a straight-line segment to be added to the
lineariser at any point. Select FACtor in the
Lineariser factory defaults are shown below: configuration menu and press (, which will reveal
one of four sub-functions. If Add is not displayed
Break point PuL5EfrE L-FACtor repeatedly press the & or * button to select Add
0.1 0Hz 1.00 followed by ( which will cause the current segment
1.1 5000Hz 1.00 and the total number of lineariser segments to be
displayed as shown below:

Display Summary of function

Add Add a segment

Adds a new segment before the
displayed segment. The calibration of
existing segments is not changed, but
the identification number of all Each time the ( push button is operated a
subsequent segments is increased by segment will be added to the lineariser. If
one. configuring the lineariser for the first time, repeatedly
See section 6.3 press ( until the required total number of
segments is shown on the right hand side of the
display. Any number between 1 and 16 may be
dEL Remove a segment selected.
Removes the displayed segment, the
identification number of all If adding an additional segment to an already
subsequent segments is decreased configured lineariser, the insertion position, which is
by one. shown on the left hand side of the display, can be
See section 6.4 selected using the & or * push button. When
inserting an additional segment, the identification
numbers of all segments equal to and above the
PuL5E Fr Pulse input frequency insertion point are increased by one.
Defines the input frequency in Hz at
which the selected lineariser Press ) to return to the Add prompt in the FACtor
segments starts. sub-menu.
See section 6.5

6.4 Remove a segment: dEl

L-FACtor Flowmeter K-factor dEL is a sub-menu in the FACtor function that
The rate totaliser pulse input is enables any segment to be removed from the
divided by L-Factor, which is usually lineariser configuration. Select FACtor in the
set to the K-factor of the flowmeter, configuration menu and press (, which will reveal
thus converting the flowmeter output one of four sub-functions. If dEL is not displayed
into engineering units. L-Factor may repeatedly press the & or * button to select dEL
be adjusted between 0 . 0001 and followed by ( which will cause the current segment
99999. with the total number of segments to be displayed as
Up to 16 values for L-Factor may be shown below:
entered, each starting at a specified
input pulse frequency pul5e Fr..
See section 6.6

Each time the ( push button is operated the

current segment will be deleted from the lineariser.
If configuring the lineariser for the first time,
repeatedly press ( until the total number of
segments is reduced to the required number.
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If removing a segment from a configured lineariser, flowmeter produces per unit volume of flow e.g. 20
the segment to be deleted, which is shown on the left pulses per litre, L-FACtor therefore converts the
hand side of the display, can be selected using the flowmeter output into engineering units ready for
& or * push button. When a segment is deleted, further scaling to produce the required rate and total
the identification numbers of all segments above the flow displays.
deleted segment are decreased by one.
To enter the flowmeter K-factor for one or more
Press ) to return to the dEL prompt in the lineariser segments, select FACtor in the configuration menu
sub-menu. and press (, which will reveal one of four sub-
functions. If L-FACtor is not displayed in the sub-
menu repeatedly press the & or * button to select
6.5 Input frequency: PuL5E Fr L-FACtor followed by ( to display the current
PuL5E Fr is a sub-menu in the FACtor function for segment for which L-FACtor will be entered and the
entering the pulse input frequency at which each of total number of segments that have already been
the lineariser segments starts, see Fig 8. defined using the Add and dEL functions.

To enter the input pulse frequency at which one or The required segment, which is shown on the left
more lineariser segments start, select FACtor in the hand side of the display, can be selected using the
configuration menu and press ( which will reveal & or * push button, see below.
one of four sub-functions. If PuL5E Fr is not displayed
repeatedly press the & or * button to select
PuL5E Fr followed by ( to display the current
segment for which the start frequency will be entered
and the total number of segments that have already
been defined using the Add and dEL functions, see
below.

When selected, press ( which will reveal the

current L-FACtor for the selected segment with one
digit flashing. The value of the flashing digit may be
changed by pressing the & or * button. When
this digit has been adjusted as required, pressing
( will transfer control to the next digit. When all
the digits have been adjusted pressing ( will
The required segment, which is shown on the left transfer control to the decimal point that may be
hand side of the display, can be selected using the & positioned between any of the digits, or may be
or * push button. When selected press ( which omitted by moving it to the right of the least
will reveal the current input frequency with one digit significant digit.
flashing. The value of the flashing digit may be
changed by pressing the & or * button. When this When L-FACtor for this lineariser segment is set as
digit is correct pressing ( will transfer control to the required, press the ) button to return to the
next digit. When the input frequency for this segment identification display from which the next
lineariser segment is set as required, press the ) segment may be selected using & or * push
button to return to the segment identification display button. When L-FACtor for all of the segments has
from which the next segment may be selected using been entered, return to the FACtor prompt in the
& or * push button. configuration menu by operating the ) push button
twice.
When the input frequency for all of the segments has
been entered, return to the FACtor prompt in the
configuration menu by operating the ) push button. 6.7 Lineariser error message
If an attempt is made to position a segment at an
input frequency which is not greater than the
6.6 Flowmeter K-factor L-Factor frequency of the preceding segment, or at an input
L-FACtor is a sub-menu in the FACtor function for frequency which is not less than the frequency of the
entering the flowmeter K-factor for each of the following segment, the error message value.err will
lineariser segments, see Fig 9. be displayed.

The rate totaliser pulse input is divided by L-FACtor,

which is adjustable between 0.0001 and 99999; for
flow applications it should be set to the K-factor of the
flowmeter. K-factor is the number of pulses that the
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7. CONFIGRATION EXAMPLE Step 4 Select the interval between display

In this example a BA537E Rate Totaliser is connected updates
to a turbine flowmeter having a K-factor of 105 pulses Using the & or * button select uPdAtE
per litre with a magnetic pick-off. in the configuration menu and press
( to reveal how frequently the Rate
The BA537E is required to display rate of flow in Totaliser display is updated. Using the
imperial gallons per hour with a resolution of one & or * push button select 0 . 5 (0.5
gallon and total flow in cubic metres with a maximum seconds i.e. 2 display updates per
total of 100000 and a resolution of 0.01 cubic metres. second). Enter the selection and return
Linearisation is not required. Totalisation is to stop to the uPdAtE prompt in the configuration
when the flow rate falls below 10 gallons per hour. menu by pressing the ) button.
The display is to be updated twice per second. See 5.8
For this application the operator needs to reset the Step 5 Upper display
total display to zero from the totalisation mode, but Using the & or * button select di5P-1
should not be able to reset the grand total. To in the configuration menu and press (
prevent tampering the instrument configuration menu to select whether flow rate or total flow is
is to be protected by security code of 1209 shown on the upper 8 digit display. The
required maximum total of 100000 with
8.1 Configuration procedure 0.01 resolution can only be
The BA537E Rate Totaliser may be configured on-site accommodated on the top display.
without disconnection from the power supply or from Therefore using the & or * button
the flowmeter. select totAL and press ) to enter the
selection and return to the di5P-1
prompt in the configuration menu.
Step 1 Enter the configuration menu See 5.9
Enter the configuration menu by
simultaneously pressing ( and ). Step 6 Lower display
Assuming a security code has not already Using the & or * button select di5P-2
been entered the instrument will respond in the configuration menu and press (
by displaying FunCtion which is the first which will show if the lower display is on
function in the configuration menu. See or oFF. The Rate Totaliser is required to
Fig 7. display both total flow and the rate of
flow so the lower display is required.
Step 2 Select a linear function
Using the & or * button select on and
With FunCtion displayed press ( to
press ) to enter the selection and
reveal the function of the Rate Totaliser.
return to the di5P-2 prompt in the
Using the & or * button select 5td to
configuration menu.
switch off the lineariser and provide a
See 5.10
linear function. Press ) to enter the
selection. See 5.4
Step 7 Position rate & total decimal points
Step 3 Select the type of input & debounce Select dP from the configuration menu
Using the & or * button select inPut in and press (. The upper display already
the configuration menu and press defined as the total display by function
( which will reveal the sub-menu. Again di5P-1 will be activated and identified by
using the & or * button select inP . tYPE the Total annunciator. Using the & or
and press ( to reveal the existing input. * push button position the decimal
The Rate Totaliser is required to work with point in front of the second least
a magnetic pick-off so using the & or * significant digit to give a total display
button select CoiL followed by ) to return resolution of 0 . 00.
to the inP . type prompt in the sub-menu.
Using the & or * button select Pressing the ( button will show the rate
dEbouncE from the sub-menu and press display, but in the upper display position
(. Using the & or * button select with the Rate annunciator activated.
dEFAuLt which will provide moderate pulse Using the & or * push button position
edge noise protection. If the Rate the decimal point to the right of the least
Totaliser is subsequently found to significant digit so that it is not visible to
miscount the noise rejection can be give a total display resolution of 1.
increased. Enter the selection and return Finally press the ) button to enter the
to the inPut prompt in the configuration selections and return to the dP prompt in
menu by pressing the ) button twice. the configuration menu.
See 5.6 and 5.7 See 5.11
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Step 8 Enter the flowmeter K-factor In this example the rate of flow display is
K-factor is the number of pulses that a required in imperial gallons. FACtor,
flowmeter produces per unit volume of which was adjusted in Step 8 of this
flow. The Rate Totaliser pulse input is example produces an output in Litres that
divided by FACtor, which is adjustable must be converted to imperial gallons.
between 0.0001 and 99999. When set to There are 4.5461 Litres in an imperial
the K-factor of the flowmeter factor gallon so 5CALE . r should be adjusted to
converts the flowmeter output into 4.5461
engineering units ready for further scaling
to produce the required rate and total flow Using the & or * push button select
displays. 5CALE . r from the configuration menu and
press ( to reveal the existing value with
Using the & or * push button select one digit flashing. Enter 4.5461 using
FACtor from the configuration menu and the & or * push button to adjust the
press ( to show the existing value with flashing digit and the ( button to
one digit flashing. Enter 105 using the & transfer control to the next digit and to
or * push button to adjust the flashing position the decimal point. Finally return
digit and the ( button to transfer control to the 5CALE . r prompt in the configuration
to the next digit and to position the decimal menu by pressing ). The flow rate
point. Finally return to the FACtor prompt display is independent of the total flow
in the configuration menu by pressing ). display.
The output from FACtor will now be in See 5.14
litres which may be scaled to produce
required rate and total displays. Step 11 Enter the rate timebase
See 5.12 The rate timebase determines whether
flow rate is displayed per second, per
Step 9 Enter the total scale factor minute or per hour. In this example
The Total Scale Factor 5CALE . t is a gallons per hour are required.
dividing factor adjustable between 0.0001 Using the & or * push button select
and 99999 that enables total flow to be t-bA5E from the configuration menu and
displayed in the required engineering units. press (. Again using the & or *
In this example the total flow display is push button select tb-3600 from the
required in cubic metres. There are 1,000 three options which will multiply the rate
litres in a cubic metre so 5CALE-t should display by 3600. Return to the t-bA5E
be set to 1000. prompt in the configuration menu by
pressing ).
Using the & or * push button select See 5.15
5CALE . t from the configuration menu and
press ( to reveal the existing value with Step 12 Adjust the display filter
one digit flashing. Enter 1000 using the The digital display filter has two
& or * push button to adjust the independent adjustable parameters
flashing digit and the ( button to transfer enabling the rate display response to be
control to the next digit and to position the tailored for optimum performance. The
decimal point. Finally, return to the 5CALE. filter parameters are controlled by a two
t prompt in the configuration menu by digit number. The first digit defines the
pressing ). The total flow display is amount of filtering applied to the display,
independent of the rate display. See 5.13 for initial configuration it is recommended
it is set to 2 which is a time constant of
Step 10 Enter the rate scale factor 4.3 seconds. The second digit controls
5CALE . r is a dividing factor adjustable jump-out following a step input change
between 0.0001 and 99999 that enables and it is recommended that this is initially
the flow rate to be displayed in the set to 0.
required engineering units. The rate
display timebase is determined by t-bA5E After configuration during commissioning
that is adjusted in Step 11. both parameters should be adjusted
experimentally to provide a stable display
with an acceptable step response.
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To allow the effect of filter changes to be Using the & or * button select the
seen immediately, the live rate display is local grand total reset function clr gtot
shown on the lower display while the filter and press (. This function is not
parameters are shown and may be required so using the & or * button
adjusted on the upper display. select oFF. Finally return to the loc clr
prompt in the configuration menu by
Using the & or * push button select pressing the ) button twice.
FiLtEr from the configuration menu and See 5.18, 5.19 and 5.20.
press (.
Step 15 Reset the grand total to zero
The first digit, which controls the filter time Before completing configuration the Rate
constant, will be flashing and should be set Totaliser’s grand total should be reset to
to 2 using the & or * push button. The zero. Using the & or * button select
( button will transfer control to the CLr Gtot in the configuration menu and
second digit, which controls the step press ( which will cause CLr. no to be
response and should be set to 0 in the displayed with no flashing. Again using
same way. When entered return to the the & or * button select Clr . YE5 with
FiLtEr prompt in the configuration menu ye5 flashing. Press ( which will result
by pressing ). in 0000 being displayed with one digit
See 5.16 flashing. This is a request for the
instruction to be confirmed by entering
Step 13 Define clip-off 5urE using the & or * button to set
To prevent totalisation of low flow rates each digit and the ( button to move
clip-off defines a flow rate threshold below control to the next digit.
which totalisation is inhibited. In this Pressing ) will then reset the grand
example it is required that totalisation does total to zero and return the instrument to
not occur at flow rates below 10 gallons the CLr Gtot prompt in the configuration
per hour. menu.
See 5.21.
Using the & or * push button select
Clp oFF from the configuration menu.
Step 16 Define the security code
Press ( which will reveal the current clip-
Defining a security code prevents
off threshold in gallons per hour i.e. the
unauthorised access to the configuration
same units already selected for the rate
menu. Using the & or * buttons
display. Enter 10 using the & or * push
select CodE from the configuration menu
button to adjust the flashing digit and the
and press ( which will result in 0000
( button to transfer control to the next
being displayed with the first digit
digit. Finally, store the new clip-off
flashing. This example requires the
threshold and return to the Clp oFF prompt
security code to be 1209, using the & or
in the configuration menu by pressing ).
* buttons set the flashing digit to 1 and
See 5.17
press ( to transfer control to the
Step 14 Local reset of total and grand total second digit. When all the digits of the
Two separate functions in the LoC clr sub- new code have been entered press )
menu may be individually activated to to store the code and return to the main
enable the operator to reset the total and configuration menu.
See 5.22.
grand total displays from the totalisation
mode without entering the configuration
menu. Step 17 Return to the totalisation mode
Configuration of the BA537E is now
In this example the operator is required to complete. Pressing the ) button will
be able to reset the total display but not save the new configuration and return
the grand total display when the BA537E the Rate Totaliser to the totalisation
Rate Totaliser is in the totalisation mode. mode. The BA537E will display dAtA
Using the & or * button select LoC clr followed by 5AVE while the new
in the configuration menu and press information is being stored in permanent
( which will reveal the sub-menu. Again memory.
using the & or * button select the local
total reset function clr tot and press (.
This function is required so using the & or
* button select on followed by ) to
return to the clr tot prompt in the sub-
menu.
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8. MAINTENANCE 8.2 Fault finding after commissioning

8.1 Fault finding during commissioning ENSURE PLANT SAFETY BEFORE

If a BA537E or a BA538E fails to function during STARTING MAINTENANCE
commissioning the following procedure should be
followed:
If a BA537E or a BA538E fails after it has been
Symptom Cause Check: functioning correctly, the following table may help to
No display No power supply, That there is identify the cause of the failure.
or incorrect between 10 and
wiring. 28V on terminals
Note: Terminals 1 & 2 with Symptom Cause Check:
2, 6 & RS2 are terminal 1 No display No power supply. That there is
interconnected positive. between 10 and
within the 28V on terminals
instrument. 1&2
Rate Totaliser is No input pulses, Input Flow indicator not No input pulses Output from
receiving power incorrect input configuration. rotating flowmeter.
but flow indicator configuration, Wiring between
not rotating incorrect linking of Linking of flowmeter and
terminals 3 & 4 terminals 3 & 4. Rate Totaliser.
Flow indicator Input below Clip off
That input signal rotating, rate clip-off threshold. threshold and if
polarity is correct. display is zero necessary adjust.
and totalisation.
Flow indicator Incorrect rate FACtor HOLD
rotating but display calibration 5CALE . r annunciator is not
incorrect rate t-bA5E activated.
display Unstable rate Noisy pulse input Locate source of
display signal electrical noise, or
Flow indicator Incorrect total FACtor increase
rotating but display 5CALE . t debounce and
incorrect total calibration. rate display filter.
display
Remote reset That RESET If this procedure does not reveal the cause of the
switch contacts annunciator is not
closed activated. If it is,
fault, it is recommended that the instrument is
check reset wiring replaced.
and switch.
Flow indicator Clip off is CLP oFF and if 8.3 Servicing
rotating, but zero activated necessary adjust
rate display, no threshold.
We recommend that faulty BA537E and BA538E
totalisation and rate totalisers are returned to BEKA associates or to
HOLD our local agent for repair.
annunciator
activated.
8.4 Routine maintenance
Unstable rate Noisy pulse input Eliminate source
display signal of electrical noise. The mechanical and electrical condition of the
Increase instrument should be regularly checked. Initially
debounce and/or annual inspections are recommended, but the
display filter. inspection frequency should be adjusted to suit the
Unable to enter Incorrect security That the correct
configuration code security code is environmental conditions.
menu. being used.
8.5 Guarantee
Contact BEKA if Instruments which fail within the guarantee period
code is lost.
Clip-off does not Clip-off has Reconfigure should be returned to BEKA associates or our local
function automatically clip off agent. It is helpful if a brief description of the fault
reset to zero symptoms is provided.
following change
of rate display
calibration. 8.6 Customer comments
Alarms do not Alarms have been Re-enable both BEKA associates is always pleased to receive
function disabled following alarms. comments from customers about our products and
calibration services. All communications are acknowledged
change
and whenever possible, suggestions are
implemented.
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9. ACCESSORIES 9.3 Backlight

Accessories for the two models differ as shown below, The BA537E and the BA538E Rate Totalisers can
all except the scale card, are factory fitted and should be supplied with a factory fitted backlight that
be specified when the instrument is ordered: produce green illumination enhancing display
contrast and enabling it to be read at night or in poor
BA537E BA538E lighting conditions. Both the BA537E and BA538E
96 x 48mm 144 x 72mm backlights are internally powered from the
instrument power supply so that no additional wiring
Scale card Scale card or intrinsically safe interface is required, but the
instrument supply current increases.
Tag number Tag number
Current consumption
Backlight 1 Backlight1 BA537E BA538E
Without backlight 10.0mA 10.0mA
Isolated dual alarms2 Isolated dual alarms Addition for backlight 22.5mA 16.0mA
Addition with terminals 3 & 4 linked 6.0mA 6.0mA
or
_______ ______
Isolated 4/20mA output2 Isolated 4/20mA output Total current 38.5mA 32.0mA
or
Isolated pulse output2 See note 3
9.4 Alarms
Notes: The BA537E and BA538E can be supplied with
1. Internally powered factory fitted dual solid state single pole alarm
outputs that may be independently programmed as
2. Only one of the three output options may be high or low, rate or total alarms with normally open
fitted to a BA537E. or normally closed outputs. Only one output option
can be fitted to a BA537E.
3. All BA538E Rate Totalisers are fitted with an
isolated pulse output. Configurable functions for each alarm include
adjustable setpoint, alarm delay time and alarm
silence time. Hysteresis may be applied to rate
9.1 Scale card alarms.
Both models have a window on the right hand side of
the display through which to view a scale card CAUTION
showing the units of measurement such as Gals/hour Alarm outputs should not be used for
or Litres. New Rate Totalisers are fitted with a scale critical safety applications such as a shut
card showing the units of measurement specified down system.
when the instrument was ordered, if the units are not
specified a blank scale card will be fitted. A pack of When the BA537E or BA538E power supply is
scale cards pre-printed with common units of turned off or disconnected, alarm outputs will open
measurement is available as an accessory. These irrespective of whether normally open or normally
can easily be fitted on-site to the Rate Totaliser closed outputs have been selected. When
without opening the instrument enclosure or removing designing a system an open output should therefore
it from the panel, See section 4.4 of this instruction be chosen for the alarm condition.
manual.
Alarm annunciators on the instrument display
Custom scale cards for applications requiring less indicate the status of each alarm. If an alarm delay
common units of measurement are also available. or silence time has been selected the annunciator
will flash during the delay or silence period.
9.2 Tag information The BA537E and BA538E internal counters are up-
Both models can be supplied with a tag number or dated and compared with the alarm setpoint twice
application information thermally printed onto the rear per second, irrespective of the display update time
panel adjacent to the terminals. This information is selected. This may result in an alarm being delayed
not visible from the front of the instrument after for up to half a second after the rate or total has
installation. exceeded the setpoint.
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9.4.1 Solid state output 9.4.2 Configuration and adjustment

Each alarm has a galvanically isolated single pole When a BA537E or BA538E is supplied with alarms
solid state switch output as shown in Fig 10. The the configuration menu is extended as shown in
outputs are polarised and current will only flow in one Fig 12. The alarm functions appear after clr gtot,
direction. Terminals A1 and A3 should be connected and each alarm may be configured to operate on the
to the positive side of the supply. rate or total display.

Ron = less than 5 + 0.7V For simplicity Fig 12 only shows the configurable
Roff = greater than 1M functions on the rate option of alarm AL1, the total
options is identical except that total alarms do not
have hysteresis. Alarm AL2 is identical to alarm
Note: Because of the series protection diode some AL1.
test meters may not detect a closed alarm
output. The following table summarises each of the alarm
configuration functions and includes a cross
reference to more detailed information. Again only
the functions on alarm AL1 are listed.

Display Summary of function

EnbL Alarm enable

Enables or disables the alarm without
Fig 10 Equivalent circuit of each alarm output changing the alarm parameters.
See section 9.4.3
The solid state output of each alarm may be used to tYPE Type of alarm
switch any circuit with parameters equal or less than: Defines whether the alarm operates on
the rate or total display.
V = 30V See section 9.4.4
I = 200mA
5P1r Alarm setpoint 1
or Adjusts the alarm setpoint. The alarm is
5P1t activated when the rate or total display
equals the setpoint.
Note: 5P1r is displayed for a rate alarm
and 5P1t for a total alarm.
See section 9.4.5

HI. LO Alarm function

Defines whether the alarm has a high or
low function.
See section 9.4.6

no . nc Normally open or normally closed

output.
Determines whether the single pole
alarm output is open or closed in the
non-alarm condition.
See section 9.4.7

H5tr Hysteresis
Adjusts the alarm hysteresis. Only
available on a rate alarm.
See section 9.4.8

dELA Alarm delay time

Fig 11 Typical alarm application Adjusts the delay between the display
equaling the setpoint and the alarm
output being activated.
See section 9.4.9
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Display Summary of function 9.4.3 Alarm enable: EnbL

This function allows the alarm to be enabled or
S5IL Alarm silence time disabled without altering any of the alarm
Defines the time that the alarm output parameters. Using the & or * push button select
remains in the non-alarm condition AL1 or AL2 from the configuration menu and
following acceptance of an alarm. press ( to access the alarm sub-menu. Press the
See section 9.4.10 & or * button until EnbL is displayed followed
by ( which will reveal if the function is on or off.
FL5H Flash display when alarm occurs The setting can be changed by pressing the & or
When enabled, alternates the rate or total * push button followed by the ) button to return
display between process value and alarm to the alarm sub-menu.
reference Al1 or Al2 when an alarm output
is activated.
See section 9.4.11 9.4.4 Type of alarm: tYPE
Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are totally independent, both
AC5P Access setpoint may be rate or total alarms, or one may be
Sub-menu that enables direct access to conditioned for rate and the other for total.
the alarm setpoints from the totalisation Using the & or * push button select tYPE from
mode and defines a separate security the selected alarm sub-menu and press ( to check
code. or change the function. The & or * push button
See section 9.4.12 will toggle the selection between rAtE and totAL,
when set as required press the ) button to return
to the alarm sub-menu.

Note: When tYPE is changed, the alarm

configuration is automatically reset to the
default values and the alarm is disabled. It
must therefore be reconfigured before use.

9.4.5 Setpoint adjustment: 5P1x & 5P2x

The rate alarm setpoints 5P1r and 5P2r may be
positioned anywhere between 000000 and 999999
and the total alarm setpoint 5P1t and 5P2t
anywhere between 00000000 and 99999999.

All the setpoints are adjusted in the same way, for

example to adjust the setpoint of Alarm 1 which has
been configured to operate on the rate display.
Using the & or * push button select 5P1r in the
AL1 sub-menu and press ( which will reveal the
existing setpoint with one digit flashing. The
required setpoint can be entered using the & or *
push button to adjust the flashing digit and the
( button to transfer control to the next digit. When
set as required press ) to enter the value and
return to the 5P1r prompt in the alarm 1 sub-menu.

9.4.6 Alarm function: Hi. Lo

Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 are totally independent, both
may be Hi or Lo, or one may be conditioned as a Hi
alarm and the other as a Lo alarm.
Using the & or * push button select Hi. Lo from
#

the selected alarm sub-menu and press ( to check

or change the function. The & or * push button
will toggle the alarm function between Hi and Lo,
when set as required, press the ) button to return
to the Hi. Lo prompt in the alarm sub-menu.
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9.4.7 Alarm output status: no . nC The Rate Totaliser's alarm annunciator will start
Each single pole alarm output may be open or closed flashing immediately an alarm condition occurs and
in the non-alarm condition. When the BA537E or will continue for the delay time, after which the alarm
BA538E power supply is turned off or disconnected, output will be activated and the alarm annunciator
the alarm output(s) will open irrespective of whether will be permanently activated.
normally open or normally closed outputs have been
selected. Therefore when designing an alarm system
normally closed nc should be selected so that the 9.4.10 Alarm silence time: 5IL
output opens when an alarm occurs or if the power The alarm silence function is primarily intended for
supply fails. use in small installations where the alarm output
directly operates an annunciator such as a sounder.
Using the & or * push button select no . nC from the When the alarm silence time is set to any figure
selected alarm sub-menu and press ( to check or other than zero, the ( push button becomes an
change the function. The & or * push button will alarm accept button.
toggle the contact status between no and nC, when
set as required, press the ) button to return to the After an alarm has occurred, operating the (
no,nC prompt in the alarm sub-menu. button will cause the alarm output to revert to the
non-alarm condition for the programmed alarm
silence time. When an alarm is silenced by
9.4.8 Hysteresis: H5tr operating the ( push button, the Rate Totaliser's
Hysteresis is only available on rate alarms so the alarm annunciator will flash until the silence time
H5tr function only appears in the configuration sub- expires.
menu when alarm tYPE has been set to rAtE. During
configuration hysteresis is shown in the units of rate To adjust the alarm silence time select 5iL using the
previously configured for the rate display. & or * push button in the selected alarm sub-
menu and press ( which will reveal the existing
Using the & or * push button select H5tr in the alarm silence time in seconds with one digit flashing.
selected alarm sub-menu and press ( which will The required silence time can be entered using the
reveal the existing hysteresis with one digit flashing. & or * push button to adjust the flashing digit and
The required hysteresis can be entered using the & the ( button to transfer control to the next digit.
or * push button to adjust the flashing digit and the When set as required press ) to enter the value
( button to transfer control to the next digit. When and return to the 5iL prompt in the alarm sub-menu.
set as required press ) to enter the value and return
to the H5tr prompt in the alarm sub-menu.
9.4.11 Flash display when alarm occurs: FL5H
In addition to the two alarm annunciators on the left
e.g. A Rate Totaliser configured to display a flow of 0
hand side of the Rate Totaliser display which show
to 5000, with a high alarm set at 4000 and hysteresis
the status of both alarms, this function provides an
of 100 will perform as follows:
even more conspicuous indication that an alarm
condition has occurred.
High alarm will be activated when flow
equals or exceeds 4000, but will not reset
When enabled, this function alternates the rate or
until the flow falls below 3900.
total display between the numerical value and the
alarm identification AL1 or AL2 when an alarm
occurs.
9.4.9 Alarm delay: dELA
This function enables activation of the alarm output to
be delayed for a fixed time following the alarm Using the & or * push button select FL5H from
condition occurring. The delay can be set in 1 second the selected alarm sub-menu and press ( to check
increments up to 3600 seconds. If a delay is not or change the function. The & or * push button
required zero should be entered. will toggle the function between oFF and on, when
set as required, press the ) button to return to the
To adjust the delay select dELA using the & or * FL5H prompt in the alarm sub-menu.
push button in the selected alarm sub-menu and
press ( which will reveal the existing delay time in 9.4.12 Access Setpoint: AC5P
seconds with one digit flashing. The required delay
This function activates a separate menu that
time can be entered using the & or * push button provides direct access to the alarm setpoints from
to adjust the flashing digit and the ( button to the totalisation mode by simultaneously operating
transfer control to the next digit. When set as the ( and * buttons. An operator can therefore
required press ) to enter the value and return to the adjust the alarm setpoints without having access to
dELA prompt in the alarm sub-menu. the configuration and alarm sub-menus. Protection
against unauthorised or accidental adjustment is
provided by a separate security access code.
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Using the & or * push button select AC5P from the Once within the menu pressing the & or *
configuration menu and press ( to reach the enable buttons will toggle the display between the two alarm
function EnbL. Pressing ( will reveal the existing setpoint prompts 5P1x and 5P2x.
setting which can be toggled between on and oFF by
pressing the & or * push button. When set as
required, press the ) button to return to the EnbL
prompt from which a separate security access code
can be entered using the ACCd function which can be
selected using the & or * push button.

To enter a new security code select ACCd from the

AC5P sub-menu and press ( which will cause the
Rate Totaliser to display 0000 with one digit flashing.
The flashing digit may be adjusted using the & or *
push button, when set as required operating the
( button will transfer control to the next digit. When
all the digits have been adjusted press ) twice to
return to the AC5p prompt in the configuration menu.
The revised security code will be activated when the
Rate Totaliser is returned to the totalisation mode.
Default security access code 0000 will disable the
security code allowing direct access to the setpoints
from the totalisation mode by pressing the ( and *
buttons simultaneously.

Please contact BEKA associates sales department if

the security code is lost.

9.4.13 Adjusting alarm setpoints from the

totalisation mode
Access to the two alarm setpoints from the Rate
Totaliser totalisation mode is obtained by operating
the ( and * push buttons simultaneously as shown
in Fig 16. If the setpoints are not protected by a
security code the alarm setpoint prompt 5P1r or 5P1t
will be displayed depending upon whether a rate or
total alarm has been conditioned. If access to the Fig 13 Setpoint adjustment from the totalisation mode
setpoints is protected by a security code, CodE will be
displayed first. Pressing ( again will allow the alarm
setpoint security code to be entered digit by digit To adjust an alarm setpoint select 5P1x or 5P2x and
using the & or * button to change the flashing digit press ( which will reveal the existing value. The
and the ( push button to move control to the next flashing digit of the setpoint may be adjusted using
digit. If the correct code is entered pressing ) will the & or * push button and the ( button to
result in the alarm setpoint prompt 5P1x to be move control to the next digit. When the required
displayed. If an incorrect security code is entered, or setpoint has been entered, pressing ) will return
a button is not pressed within ten seconds, the the display to the 5P1x or 5P2x prompt from which
instrument will automatically return to the totalisation the other setpoint may be selected, or the instrument
mode. may be returned to the totalisation mode by pressing
) again.

Note: Direct access to the alarm setpoints is only

available when the menu is enabled - see
section 9.4.12
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9.5 Pulse output

All BA538E Rate Totalisers are supplied with an opto-
isolated pulse output. The pulse output is available as
a factory fitted option on the smaller BA537E Rate
Totaliser, but only one output option can be fitted to
this model.

The pulse output is an open collector having the

following parameters:

Ron = 60 + 3V
Roff = 1M
I max = 10mA

The output pulse may be a duplicate of the input pulse

for re-transmission applications, or it may be derived
from the least significant digit of the total display.
When derived from the total display the output pulse
frequency may be divided and the output pulse width
defined.
Fig 14 Producing a voltage pulse output

The retransmitted RTx annunciator on the instrument

display shows the status of the retransmitted pulse 9.5.2 Configuration
output. Annunciator activation depends upon the All BA538E Rate Totalisers are supplied with an
setting of 5ource in the pulse output configuration opto-isolated pulse output, the pulse output is also
menu. available as a factory fitted option on the smaller
BA537E. Therefore the pulse output menu shown
5caled: in Fig 15 appears in the configuration menu of all
Annunciator activated each time pulse output BA538E Rate Totalisers, but only in the
open collector is on, i.e. Ron is less than 60Ω configuration menu of BA537E Rate Totalisers
+ 3V. having an optional factory fitted pulse output.
direct:
Annunciator continuously activated The pulse output sub-menu enables the source of
the output pulse to be selected in the 5ourCE sub-
9.5.1 System design function. For re-transmission applications the
The Rate Totaliser pulse output is a passive circuit i.e. output pulse may be a duplicate of the input pulse by
not powered, but it is totally isolated from all other selecting dirECt in the 5ourCE sub-function.
Rate Totaliser circuits. The pulse output terminals P1 Alternatively, selecting 5CALEd derives the output
and P2 may be connected to another instrument pulse from incrementation of the least significant
which will accept an open collector input. digit of the total display. When 5caled is selcted two
additional functions, diVidE and durAtion are
Fig 14 shows how a resistor may be used to produce added to the sub-menu allowing the output pulse
a voltage pulse. The positive terminal of the pulse frequency to be divided and the output pulse width
output circuit P1 is connected to the BA537E or (duration) to be defined.
BA538E Rate Totaliser’s positive supply terminal 1 at
the instrument. When an output pulse occurs and the
open collector 'closes', P2 is connected to P1 and a 9.5.3 Pulse output: PuL5E oP
pulse output current flows through the resistor R1. The pulse output is configured in a sub-menu which
The current flowing in the circuit is determined by is accessed via the pul5e op function which is
resistor R1 which should be chosen to limit the output included in all BA538E configuration menus and in
current to less than 10mA. For a 24V supply R1 BA537E configuration menus when the optional
should therefore be greater than 2,200Ω pulse output option is fitted.
Using the & or * push button scroll though the
configuration menu until PuL5E oP is displayed,
pressing ( will then access the pulse output sub-
menu which is shown in Fig 15.
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9.5.6 Divide output pulse frequency: diVidE

When 5CALEd is selected in the 5ource sub-function
(9.5.9) the output pulse is derived from
incrementation of the least significant digit of the
total display divided by one of the following five
factors to produce the output pulse:

1
10
100
1000
10000

Using the & or * push button select diVidE in the

pulse output sub-menu and press ( which will
reveal the existing divisor. The selected divisor can
be changed by pressing the & or * push button to
followed by the ) button to return to diVidE prompt
in the sub-menu.

Note: This function only appears in the pulse

output sub-menu when the 5CALEd is
selected in the 5ource sub-function (9.5.5).

9.5.7 Output pulse width: durAtion

When 5CALEd is selected in the 5ource sub-function
(9.5.5) the output pulse width is defined by this
Fig 15 Pulse output configuration sub-menu function. One of following millisecond pulse widths
may be selected:
0.1
9.5.4 Enable pulse output: EnbL 0.5
This function allows the pulse output to be enabled or 1
disabled without altering any of the pulse output 2.5
parameters. Using the & or * push button select 5
EnbL in the pulse output sub-menu and press 10
( which will reveal the existing setting on or oFF. 25
The function can be changed by pressing the & or 50
* push button followed by the ) button to return to 100
EnbL prompt in the sub-menu. 250
500

9.5.5 Source of output pulse: 5ourCE Using the & or * push button select durAtion in
The output pulse may be derived from: the pulse output sub-menu and press ( which will
reveal the existing pulse duration. The value can be
5CALEd Incrementation of least significant changed by pressing the & or * push button to
digit of the total display. May be select the required value followed by the ) button
divided and width defined by the to return to durAtion prompt in the sub-menu.
diVidE and durAtion functions to
generate the required output Note: This function only appears in the pulse
pulse. output sub-menu when the 5CALEd is
selected in the 5ource sub-function (9.5.5).
dirECt Output is synchronous duplicate of
the Rate Totaliser input pulse. 9.5.8 Pulse storage
If the diVidE and durAtion functions are configured
Using the & or * push button select 5ourCE in the such that the output pulse frequency with the
pulse output sub-menu and press ( to reveal the specified pulse width can not be output in real time,
existing pulse source. The function can be changed the number of pulses will be stored and transmitted
by pressing the & or * push button followed by the at the maximum possible speed.
) button to return to 5ourCE prompt in the sub-
menu. When the total display is reset to zero or the power
supply to the Rate Totaliser is disconnected or
turned off, any stored pulses will not be retained.
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9.6 4/20mA output

Both the BA537E and BA538E Rate Totalisers can be
supplied with a factory fitted galvanically isolated
4/20mA output which may be configured to represent
the rate or total display. Only one output option can
be fitted to a BA537E.

9.6.1 System design

The Rate Totalisers 4/20mA output is a galvanically
isolated passive current sink i.e. not powered, but it is
totally isolated from all other Rate Totaliser circuits. It
is effectively a 2-wire 4/20mA transmitter requiring a
minimum supply of 5V with its current being controlled
by the Rate Totaliser. The 4/20mA output terminals
C1 and C3 may be connected to any other instrument
which will accept a 4/20mA transmitter input and has
a least a 10V output.

Fig 17 4/20mA output configuration sub-menu

9.6.3 4/20mA output: 4-20 oP

Access the Rate Totaliser's configuration menu as
described in section 5.2. Using the & or * push
buttons scroll though the menu until 4-20 oP is
displayed, pressing ( will then access the 4/20mA
output sub-menu which is shown in Fig 17.

9.6.4 Enable 4/20mA output: Enbl

This function allows the 4/20mA current output to be
disabled or enabled without altering the calibration.
Using the & or * push button select EnbL in the
Fig 16 Application of 4/20mA output 4-20 op sub-menu and press ( to reveal the
existing setting on or oFF. The function can be
changed by pressing the & or * push button
followed by the ) button to return to EnbL prompt in
9.6.2 Configuration the sub-menu.
When a Rate Totaliser is supplied with an optional
4/20mA output the configuration menu is extended as
shown in Fig 17. The 4/20mA output sub-menu is 9.6.5 Select rate or total source: 4-20tYPE
accessed via the 4-20 oP function. The 4/20mA output current can represent the Rate
Totaliser's rate or total display, this should be
The 4/20mA output sub-menu allows the 4/20mA defined before any other current output functions are
output to be controlled by the rate or the total display adjusted.
and to be scaled.
Using the & or * push button select 4-20tYPE in
the 4/20mA output sub-menu and press ( to reveal
the existing setting totAL or rAtE. The function can
be changed by pressing the & or * push button
followed by the ) button to return to the 4-20tYPE
prompt in the sub-menu.
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9.6.6 Display which corresponds to 4mA

output: 4 . 000
The Rate Totaliser display which corresponds to a
4.000mA output current is defined by this function.
Using the & or * push button select 4.000 in the
4/20mA output sub-menu and press ( which will
reveal the existing rate or total display with one digit
flashing. The required display can be entered using
the & or * push button to adjust the flashing digit
and the ( button to transfer control to the next digit.
When set as required press ) to enter the value and
return to the 4 . 000 prompt in the 4/20mA output sub-
menu.

9.6.7 Display which corresponds to 20mA

output: 20 . 000
The Rate Totaliser display which corresponds to a
20.000mA output current is defined by this function.
Using the & or * push button select 20 . 000 in the
4/20mA output sub-menu and press ( which will
reveal the existing rate or total display with one digit
flashing. The required display can be entered using
the & or * push button to adjust the flashing digit
and the ( button to transfer control to the next digit.
When set as required press ) to enter the value and
return to the 20 . 000 prompt in the 4/20mA output sub-
menu.

Notes:
1. If the calibration of the rate or total display
defined as the source for the 4/20mA output is
changed, the 4/20mA output will automatically
be set to give a constant 3.5mA output
irrespective of the display. The 4/20mA
output should always be reconfigured
following reconfiguration of the source display.

2. If the Rate Totaliser and the 4/20mA current

sink output are powered from separate
supplies, the 4/20mA output current will
continue to flow when the Rate Totaliser
supply fails or is turned off. Powering both
from a common supply eliminates this effect.