ROOTS® ICEX

Series 3 Counter with Electronic Transmitter

Features
• Provides a non-compensated, high
frequency pulse output
• Mounts on all Series B meter bodies
• Available factory installed or as a field
installable conversion kit
• Ensures maximum reliability by using
Solid State components to eliminate
mechanical switches
• Minimizes maintenance
• Available in three connections styles: MS-style
circular connector, 1/2 inch liquid tight type
conduit fitting, or cable gland with 4-ft. cable.
Application and Operation Ordering Information
The ROOTS® ICEX, Counter with Electronic Transmitter, is When ordering a Series B3 CTR (counter) meter,
a single channel, transistor output device that provides a a ‘transmitter ready’ option can be specified for
non-compensated, high frequency pulse output (four pulses future installation of the Electronic Transmitter
per impeller shaft revolution) for applications requiring gas (conversion kit #399*). Existing Series B2 meters
flow rate and totalization information. can be easily converted to the ICEX option using
a complete accessory unit, Assembly #400, which
A two-wire output from the ICEX is used to provide
includes a non-compensated counter and the
uncorrected flow rate or totalization data to accessory
transmitter for a specific meter size.
instruments or other totalizer devices. Loop power for the
ICEX is supplied by the totalizer instrument. An optional With Meter Specify: Meter Model with ICEX
example: 3M175 ICEX
cable for connecting to the MSC circular connector is
As Complete Accessory Repair Assembly #400
available. Unit Specify: Counter w/ Electronic Xmtr
(ICEX) & meter model
As Conversion Kit* Specify: Repair Assembly #399
CTR to ICEX & meter model
* Conversion Kit #399 may be used only on Series 3 Counters. Series B2
(TQM) Meters require a complete Accessory Unit Assembly #400.
Specifications
Applicable Sizes: 8C through 56M magnetically coupled Series B ROOTS® meters
Loop Voltage: 3 - 30 VDC (Typ.)
Supply Current: 10 mA (max.)
Pulse width: 2 milli-seconds (Typ.)
Duty Cycle: Flow rate dependent
Rise/Fall Time: 20 µs (Typ.)
Connection Styles: MS-Style Circular connector (with mating connector),
1/2” liquid tight type conduit fitting, or cable gland with 4-ft. cable.
Hazardous Locations:
Designed to meet intrinsically safe ratings for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C & D when used with approved barriers.
Approvals Pending.
 Meter Type Freq. Volume per Pulse Pulses per Volume* Flow Rate
(Hz) (CF) (m3) (CF) (m3) (ACFH)
8C175 120.00 0.00185185 0.0000524386 540 19070 800
11C175 146.67 0.00208333 0.0000589934 480 16951 1,100
15C175 166.67 0.00250000 0.0000707921 400 14126 1,500
2M175 111.11 0.00500000 0.0001415843 200 7063 2,000
3M175 133.33 0.00625000 0.0001769803 160 5650 3,000
5M175 150.00 0.00925926 0.0002621931 108 3814 5,000
7M175 124.45 0.01562500 0.0004424508 64 2260 7,000
11M175 122.22 0.02500000 0.0007079213 40 1413 11,000
16M175 120.00 0.03703704 0.0010487722 27 953 16,000
23M232 127.78 0.05000000 0.0014158425 20 706 23,000
23M175 69.00 0.09259259 0.0026219306 11 381 23,000
38M175 76.00 0.13888889 0.0039328958 7 254 38,000
56M175 89.60 0.17361111 0.0049161198 6 203 56,000
1M300 55.55 0.00500000 0.0001415843 200 7063 1,000
3M300 133.33 0.00625000 0.0001769803 160 5650 3,000
1M740 75.00 0.00370370 0.0001048772 270 9535 1,000
1M1480 75.00 0.00370370 0.0001048772 270 9535 1,000
3M740 166.67 0.00500000 0.0001415843 200 7063 3,000
3M1480 166.67 0.00500000 0.0001415843 200 7063 3,000
5M1480 100.00 0.01388889 0.0003932896 72 2543 5,000
7M1480 124.45 0.01562500 0.0004424508 64 2260 7,000
*Pulses per volume rounded to nearest whole number. For calculation purposes, use Volume per Pulse.

HAZARDOUS LOCATION USE CSA APPROVED POSITIVE BARRIERS

INSTALLATION MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/ISA RP 12.6 HAVING THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS:
OR NEC ANSI/NFPA 79, ARTICLE 504 28 Vdc (Max) 300 ohms (Min)
FOR INSTALLATION IN CANADA, INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH (CONNECTIONS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM)
THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE, PART 1.
NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION
MAXIMUM SAFE AREA VOLTAGE 250V RMS
MAG-COUPLED EL-XMTR
ACCESSORY MODEL ICEX CAUTION: ASSOCIATED APPARTUS MUST NOT
SUPPLY VOLTAGE EXCEEDING 30 VOLTS
OR CURRENT IN EXCESS OF 10 MILLI-AMPS

SHIELD SHIELD
ASSOCIATED APPARATUS
J1
1 A
SIG WHITE
3
4
TYPICAL
BARRIER
1
2
* +3 TO +30 VDC, < 10 mA
COM
COM BLACK
2 B
GROUNDING BUS

EARTH GROUND
< 1 OHM
* TYPICAL INSTRUMENT CONNECTION

R +VDC
MS CONNECTOR
(IF EQUIPPED) PULSE IN
TO BARRIER
COM
NOTE:
ACCESSORY MODEL ICEX FOR USE WITH
®
ROOTS SERIES B3 GAS METERS.
INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BARRIER MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS. IF RESISTOR MUST BE INSTALLED, CHOOSE VALUE BY R=VDC/.01
EXAMPLE: IF VDC IS 5 VOLTS,
R=5/.01 = 500 OHMS.
Field Wiring Diagram DO NOT USE A VALUE SMALLER THAN THIS.
Drawing Number
ICEX Series 3 Transmitter B058615-000
Customer Installation

Reference Data:
Installation Instruction Sheet: IR-ICEX
Drawings w/ICEX:
8/11/15C B3 D056899-000 1M/3M 740/1480 D057373-000
2/3/5M B3 D056900-000 23M232 4” D057745-000
7/11/16M B3 D056901-000 5M/7M 1480 D057442-000
23/38/56M B3 D057701-000 8/11/15C NPLD D057415-000
1M/3M 300 D058612-000
Field Wiring Diagram for Intrinsically Safe Installations: B058615-000 (above)
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P. O. Box 42176 Inside US Ph: 800.521.1114 Fax: 800.335.5224
Houston, TX 77242-2176 Outside US Ph: 832.590.2303 Fax: 832.590.2494
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