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Q.Sonic-max
Brand: Elster Instromet
The ultrasonic gas flow meter Q.Sonicmax is a multipath ultrasonic gas flow meter utilizing the most accurate acoustic path configuration available to the market.
Features- 6-path, reflective and direct technology
- Sizes 4” to 36”—larger sizes available upon request (DN 100 to DN 900)
- Pressure ratings ANSI class 150 to 1500 PN on request
- All-metal-encapsulated intrinsically safe transducers
- Internal temperature sensor
- Flow profile detection with swirl and asymmetry measurement
- No moving parts
- No pressure drop
- Bi-directional measurement
- SonicExplorer PC software for configuration, diagnostics and health monitoring
- OIML R137-1 2012 accuracy class 0.5 approved
- ISO 17089-1:2010 approved
- AGA 9 compliant
- MID approved
Specifications
Brand
Measurement Principle
- Ultrasonic transit time measurement
Sizes
- 4” to 36”—larger sizes available upon request (DN 100 to DN 900)
Pressure range
- 2 bar (g) (29 psig) to 250 bar (g) (3625 psig); minimum pressure depending on size and gas composition
Process Temperature Ranges
- Standard: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Extended: -50°C to +85°C (-58°F to +185°F)
- MID: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Ambient Temperature Range
- Standard: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
- Extended: -50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F)
- MID: -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F)
Repeatability
- 0.05%
Typical Uncertainty
- 0.5% of reading after dry calibration
- 0.2% of reading after flow calibration
- 0.1% of reading after flow calibration and linearization
Body Materials
- Low-temperature carbon steel: ≤ 12": ASTM A350-LF2 Cl.1, ≥ 14": ASTM A333 grade 6/ASTM A350-LF2 Cl.1
- Stainless steel: ≤ 12": ASTM A182-F316, ≥ 14": ASTM A312-TP316L/ASTM A182-F316L
- Other materials on request
Material Certificate
- EN 10204 3.1 (3.2 on request)
Body Construction Details
- ≤ 16": reduced bore, tapering angle 7°
- ≥ 18": full bore
Pressure Reference Points
- ½" NPT (G½ on request)
Electronic Enclosure Material
- Cast aluminium alloy. Optional stainless steel.
Power Supply
- Nominal 24 V DC (18-30 V DC), 10-20 W (depending on installed optional cards)
Local Display
- GUI, 4.3" (10.9 cm) widescreen graphical colour display with 7 capacitive soft keys (touch), LEDs for power and status
Interfaces
- 2 serial ports (RS 232/485 configurable)
- 1 Ethernet port/high-speed VDSL (VDSL option replaces Ethernet port)
- 2 frequency outputs, 0 to 3 kHz
- 2 digital outputs3)
- 2 analogue outputs3)
- 1 USB port (device, for service purpose only)
Communications Protocol
- Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP)
- UNIFORM
- MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification)
- Built-in web server
Metrological Approval
- MID T10335 (optional)
MID Accuracy
- Class 1.0
OIML Accuracy Class
- Class 1.0 with straight inlet spool of 10D
- Class 0.5: with straight inlet spool of 10D and flow conditioner
- Class 0.5: with straight inlet spool of 5D
Hazardous Area Approvals
- ATEX: II 2 G Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6 Gb
- IECEx: Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6 Gb
- FM: Class I, Division 1, Group A to D T6
- CSA: Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D T6; Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6
Ingress Protection
- IP 66/NEMA Type 4X
- Custody Transfer Measurement of Natural Gas
- Gas Exploration, Transmission and Distribution