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Series 5000 Test Bench Systems
The Small Meter Test System developed by MARS Company employs the latest in design and process control technology, setting the worldwide standard for the small meter testing and management industry. This versatile system can be configured to meet the testing needs of virtually any small meter management organization for meters ranging from 1-1/2" through 2" and above.
MARS Test Bench Systems are designed to meet / exceed American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommendations, National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44 Specifications, ISO Specifications and other standards and requirements.
Revenue Recovery
Understanding how your meters perform in the field will allow you to reduce unaccounted for water in your system.
Increase Confidence
Designed to operate using Volumetric or Gravimetric (optional) technology and to meet/exceed AWWA, ISO and NIST specifications.
Simplify Operations
Automation is available with optional Gravimetric and MARS M3 Meter Management Software integrations.
Typical Applications
Water utilities or water meter manufacturers requiring the testing of meters from 1-1/2” to 2” sizes (larger sizes available)
Tests meters of all lengths and types
Where testing to a higher standard of accuracy and repeatability is required
Where improvements to revenue, manpower utilization, efficiency, and safety are needed
In retrofits and additions where existing test equipment alone is no longer able to meet the needs of the utility or manufacturer
Where software and controls only are needed to be retrofitted into already existing sufficiently operational testing equipment
Standard and Optional Features
Available on every configuration of MARS Series 5000 Test Bench.
* Denotes Optional Items, contact MARS for details.
Test Tanks
10 Gal./1 Cu.Ft. and 100 Gal./10 Cu.Ft. Stainless Steel Duplex Tank
Flowrate Registration
Three (3) precision rotameters that cover a flow range from .1 – 160 GPM.
Corrosive Protection
Corrosive Protection (polyester coated steel bench frame).
Supplies and Adapters
All meter adapters, meter and adapter gaskets, manual flow control valves, document station, electric actuated clamping device, carrier bars and spacer spools.
Recirculation System*
The Recirculation System recycles the test water used on the MARS Test Bench, maintaining volume and pressure to test the meters at the recommended AWWA Specifications, per Table 5-3 of the current AWWA M6 Manual.
Benefits include but are not limited to: compliance with local, state and/or Federal laws and regulations as it reduces the chemicals released into the environment; an immediate reduction in consumption and water dumped to waste after each test; Improved customer perception as the Water District sets an example for water conservation practices.
Dual Stage Low/High Flow Automated Shutdown*
The MUN-200 is an automated shutdown feature, which provides a consistent shut off for each and every test. This provides a more accurate test and further eliminates the element of human error.
In addition, the MUN-200 prevents accidental overflow as well, which is specified in the AWWA’s M-6 Manual as a recommended safety element.
Gravimetric Control and Automation with M3*
The MARS Company Gravimetric System includes a scale, console, computer, printer, display and the MARS M3 Meter Management Software.
The Test Bench, with the Gravimetric System, is traceable to NIST (National Institute for Standards and Technology) Handbook 44 specifications, providing 1/10% repeatable accuracy.
MARS Calibration Certification*
With MARS Certified, you can protect both MARS and selected third-party equipment with technical assistance, software upgrades, preventative maintenance, spares management and on-site maintenance.
Not only is the equipment upkeep essential, but ensuring all operators are fully trained on meter testing practices and procedures is critical.
Standard System Specifications
Specifications are subject to change at any time. Please contact MARS for the latest specifications.
Series 5000 Water Meter Test Bench
- Single Row Test Bench
- Test five (5) 1-1/2" or 2" meters
- Tests one (1) or two (2) 3" meters (optional with proper adapters – optional larger tank may be required)
- The test benches described above are based on standard dimensions and are built to standard specifications
- Standard test bench lengths have been established to ensure a wide range of outputs, and will likely fall within the output standard
- If there is not a standard bench that can meet a particular output requirement, one can easily be custom designed and fabricated
Additional Specifications for this Series
Intrinsically safe
Eliminates shock and explosive hazards from hydraulic conditions
Designed to minimize physical fatigue
Built to withstand any forces applied within the scope of its use
Easy to operate controls to minimize operator errors
Control Panel
Nema-4 or 12 enclosure
Grey enamel finish
Completely pre-wired to operate all test system functions
Equipped with Emergency Stop and Power On switch
Industrial momentary and multi-position selector switches
Meter Clamping
Utilizes hydraulic driven cylinder to compress meters and the spool spacers
Meters are held in place by carrier bars sliding on stainless steel rails along the length of the bench
UHMW polyethylene outboards and glides are mounted to the solid brass center carrier bar for minimal friction
Uses inter-changeable adapters to hold various meter thread sizes
Meter adapters are set up with 90 durometer polyurethane gaskets for longevity
Carrier bars are equipped with locator pins to align meters and prevent accidental misalignment and blowouts
Utilizes 1/4” O-rings and square groove technology on 1-1/2” and 2” carrier bars
All wet parts are brass
Designed to hold pressures to 150 PSI
Frame
Fabricated steel
Welded in accordance to standard industry practices and certifications
Capable of compressive and hydraulic forces equal to fifteen thousand pounds of pressure
Total weight rating of ten thousand pounds without distortion or misalignment
Stainless steel load bearing surface at side rails
Coating
Polyester Coating in MARS Blue
Minimum of 20 years resistance to corrosion
High impact resistance
All steel is fully sandblasted and treated with Atochem rust proof primer before being coated for total bonding
Frame is not touched by human hands within at least 2 hours of drying
Coating is applied using the electrostatic method, then placed in an oven at 495 degrees F until fully bonded
The frame is electrostatically spark tested to detect defects
Splash Pans
Stainless steel construction
Extends full width and length of test bench
Built in panels of 10 feet or less to facilitate removal and cleaning
Drip free
1 inch in 10 feet slope to lowest point where a stainless-steel nipple will be welded for drain tie-in
Document Station
Designed to cover motion operators and hold forms, pencils, etc.
Hinged lid
Angled writing surface with lip
White Formica construction
Stainless steel hardware
Spools
Provided in all sizes relevant to test bench size parameters
Quantity provided allowing the ability to test one meter
1-1/2” and 2” spools set up with bronze oval flanged spaces
Constructed of Sch. 80 PVC pipe
Three Precision Rotameters
Low flow measurement of .1 to 1.5 GPM
Medium flow measurement of 1.5 to 15 GPM
High flow measurement of 15 to 60 GPM or 6 to 160 GPM
Low Flow Measurement Tanks
One set of 10/100 Gallon Stainless Steel Duplex Tanks STANDARD for all test bench sizes
Tank volumes of 10 Cu.Ft. / 100 US gallons and 1 Cu.Ft. / 10 US gallons
Tank option: one duplex tank 10/100 or one (1) 10 Gallon Tank and one (1) 100 Gallon Tank
Based on standard dimensions, but, custom tanks can be fabricated upon request
Stainless steel construction
Built in accordance with industry safety and seismic standards
High Flow Measurement Tanks (2" Meters)
Size of tanks depend upon the test bench parameters and output requirements
Standard sizes are as follows: 300 US gallons, 500 US gallons, 1000 US gallons
All standard sizes are based on standard dimensions, but custom tanks are fabricated upon request
Stainless steel construction
All tanks are built in accordance with industry safety and seismic standards
Ball Valves
Chrome plated ball with Teflon seat
Full port
3-piece stainless steel body
150 PSI rating
Electric Ball Valve Actuators (Configuration Dependent)
Nema-4x enclosures, zinc plated, two-part polyurethane Open/Closed
Angle position indicator and
90-degree operation from full open to full close in 7 seconds
Manual override hand wheel
Torque switches
30% duty cycle
Mechanical travel stops
Internal heater
Ball bearing 110 VAC motor with thermal protection
Temperature range –4 to 158 degrees F
Life cycle: 100,000 operations minimum
Municipal Supply with Drain to Waste
Utilizes municipal (public) service to supply the needed water to the test system
The water is drained from the measurement tank and then directed to the storm drain,
municipal sewer, or wherever the user sees fit
The water service must be able to provide a pre-determined flow at a specific pressure
(requirement depends on bench size and specifications) in order to achieve proper test results
Not recommended in situations where the cost of water is high or water conservation is desired
Recirculation System
MUN-200 2-Stage Automatic Test Quantity Control
2-stage test quantity control complete with control panel
Utilizes level probes in 10 and 100 Gal tanks
One set of low and mid flow probes in 10 and 100 tank shuts system off via solenoid valve at full quantity
Level probe shutdown system is an intrinsically safe 12VDC system
Valves partially close when level meets 97% of full test quantity, then fully closes at 100%
(On high flow tests) via an actuated ball valve
All 110 VAC connections are enclosed in water tight conduit and boxes
Level probes are mounted to the top of the tanks and are fully adjustable
Gravimetric Test Control
Motion detection range setting unit
Alarm to prevent over-flow
Run test sequence by time or volume
Five selectable units of measure (gallons, cu. ft., cu. meters, imperial
gallons and pounds)
the units can be modified per customer request
User selectable test names or line names (example: Q-Min or .5” line)
Auto drains the tanks after the test or holds the water in the tank in
order to stack test
(scale automatically zeros after each test)
Built in leak detection on scale, after the test with a variable leak check
Selectable purge of one line or all lines based on a time which is operator adjustable
Emergency stop or test abort in all phases
Auto compensating free-fall adjustment (PRE-ACT) to stop test on target value
Units are set up for computer and or printer interface
Control software is upgradeable
The scales are a NIST approved class III weighing device
The weighing devices are traceable to Handbook 44 specifications
System accuracy is ¼ of one percent and repeatable to 1/10 of one percent
M3 Enterprise Software
Is your Water Meter Test System ANSI/AWWA C715-18 Compliant?
MARS Company, a global leader in water meter testing and technology solutions, offers the first and only Test Bench Equipment Upgrade Program that includes special incentives enabling customers to upgrade their existing MARS test bench equipment to comply with the new ANSI / AWWA C715-18 industry standard.
Is your Meter Shop Certified?
With MARS Maintenance Calibration Certification (MCC), you can protect both MARS and selected third-party equipment with technical assistance, software upgrades, preventative maintenance, spares management and on-site maintenance. Not only is the equipment upkeep essential, but ensuring all operators are fully trained on meter testing practices and procedures is critical.
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