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| Measuring Principle | Vortex |
| Product headline | Flowmeter with best-in-class accuracy despite pipe reduction. Easy energy management – integrated temperature and pressure measurement for steam and gases. Dedicated to applications with very low flow or reduced flow. |
| Sensor features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). |
| Transmitter features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). Flexible positioning of pressure cell. |
| Nominal diameter range | DN 25 to 250 (1 to 10") |
| Wetted materials | Measuring tube: 1.4408 (CF3M) DSC sensor: 1.4404/F316/F316L Process connection: 1.4404/F316/F316L |
| Measured variables | Volume flow, mass flow, corrected volume flow, energy flow, heat flow difference, temperature |
| Max. measurement error | Volume flow (liquid): ±0.75 % Volume flow (steam, gas): ±1.00 % Mass flow (saturated steam): ±1.7% (temperature compensated); ±1.5% (temperature/pressure compensated) Mass flow (superheated steam, gas): ±1.5 (temperature/pressure compensated); ±1.7% (temperature compensated + external pressure compensation) Mass flow (liquid): ±0.85% |
| Measuring range | Liquid: 0.2 to 540 m³/h (0.15 to 320 ft³/min) depending on medium: water with 1 bar a, 20 °C (14.5 psi a, 68° F) Steam, gas: 1.5 to 7260 m³/h (0.9 to 4270 ft³/min) depending on medium: steam with 180 °C, 10 bar a (356 °F, 145 psi a); air with 25 °C, 4.4 bar a (77 °F, 63.8 psi a) |
| Max. process pressure | PN 40, Class 300, 20K |
| Medium temperature range | Standard: –40 to +260 °C (–40 to +500 °F) High/low temperature (option): –200 to +400 °C (–328 to +752 °F) High/low temperature (on request): –200 to +450 °C (–328 to +842 °F) |
| Ambient temperature range | Compact version (standard): –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Compact version (option): –50 to +80 °C (–58 to +176 °F) Remote version (standard): –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F) Remote version (option): –50 to +85 °C (–58 to +185 °F) |
| Sensor housing material | Sensor connection housing: AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4408 (CF3M) |
| Transmitter housing material | AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4404 (316L) |
| Degree of protection | Compact version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Sensor remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Transmitter remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure |
| Display/Operation | 4‐line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside) Configuration via local display and operating tools possible Remote display available |
| Outputs | 4‐20 mA HART (passive) 4‐20 mA (passive) Pulse/frequency/switch output (passive) |
| Inputs | 4‐20 mA (passive) |
| Digital communication | HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFINET over Ethernet-APL, Modbus TCP over Ethernet-APL |
| Power supply | DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART with/without pulse/frequency/switch output) DC 12 to 30 V (4‐20 mA HART, 4‐20 mA) DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART, pulse/frequency/switch output, 4‐20 mA input) DC 9 to 32 V (PROFIBUS PA, pulse/frequency/switch output) |
| Hazardous area approvals | ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, JPN, EAC, UK Ex, KC |
| Product safety | CE, C-tick, EAC |
| Functional safety | Functional safety according to IEC 61508, applicable in safety-relevant applications in accordance with IEC 61511 |
| Metrological approvals and certificates | Calibration performed on accredited calibration facilities (acc. to ISO/IEC 17025) Heartbeat Technology complies with the requirements for measurement traceability according to ISO 9001:2015 – Section 7.1.5.2 a (TÜV SÜD attestation) |
| Marine approvals and certificates | ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS |
| Pressure approvals and certificates | PED, CRN, AD 2000 |
| Material certificates | 3.1 material NACE MR0175/MR0103, PMI (on request); welding test acc. to ISO 15614‐1, similar to ASME IX (on request) |
Liquids
| Measuring Principle | Vortex |
| Product headline | Flowmeter with best-in-class accuracy despite pipe reduction. Easy energy management – integrated temperature and pressure measurement for steam and gases. Dedicated to applications with very low flow or reduced flow. |
| Sensor features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). |
| Transmitter features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). Flexible positioning of pressure cell. |
| Nominal diameter range | DN 25 to 250 (1 to 10") |
| Wetted materials | Measuring tube: 1.4408 (CF3M) DSC sensor: 1.4404/F316/F316L Process connection: 1.4404/F316/F316L |
| Measured variables | Volume flow, mass flow, corrected volume flow, energy flow, heat flow difference, temperature |
| Max. measurement error | Volume flow (liquid): ±0.75 % Volume flow (steam, gas): ±1.00 % Mass flow (saturated steam): ±1.7% (temperature compensated); ±1.5% (temperature/pressure compensated) Mass flow (superheated steam, gas): ±1.5 (temperature/pressure compensated); ±1.7% (temperature compensated + external pressure compensation) Mass flow (liquid): ±0.85% |
| Measuring range | Liquid: 0.2 to 540 m³/h (0.15 to 320 ft³/min) depending on medium: water with 1 bar a, 20 °C (14.5 psi a, 68° F) Steam, gas: 1.5 to 7260 m³/h (0.9 to 4270 ft³/min) depending on medium: steam with 180 °C, 10 bar a (356 °F, 145 psi a); air with 25 °C, 4.4 bar a (77 °F, 63.8 psi a) |
| Max. process pressure | PN 40, Class 300, 20K |
| Medium temperature range | Standard: –40 to +260 °C (–40 to +500 °F) High/low temperature (option): –200 to +400 °C (–328 to +752 °F) High/low temperature (on request): –200 to +450 °C (–328 to +842 °F) |
| Ambient temperature range | Compact version (standard): –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Compact version (option): –50 to +80 °C (–58 to +176 °F) Remote version (standard): –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F) Remote version (option): –50 to +85 °C (–58 to +185 °F) |
| Sensor housing material | Sensor connection housing: AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4408 (CF3M) |
| Transmitter housing material | AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4404 (316L) |
| Degree of protection | Compact version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Sensor remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Transmitter remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure |
| Display/Operation | 4‐line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside) Configuration via local display and operating tools possible Remote display available |
| Outputs | 4‐20 mA HART (passive) 4‐20 mA (passive) Pulse/frequency/switch output (passive) |
| Inputs | 4‐20 mA (passive) |
| Digital communication | HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFINET over Ethernet-APL, Modbus TCP over Ethernet-APL |
| Power supply | DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART with/without pulse/frequency/switch output) DC 12 to 30 V (4‐20 mA HART, 4‐20 mA) DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART, pulse/frequency/switch output, 4‐20 mA input) DC 9 to 32 V (PROFIBUS PA, pulse/frequency/switch output) |
| Hazardous area approvals | ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, JPN, EAC, UK Ex, KC |
| Product safety | CE, C-tick, EAC |
| Functional safety | Functional safety according to IEC 61508, applicable in safety-relevant applications in accordance with IEC 61511 |
| Metrological approvals and certificates | Calibration performed on accredited calibration facilities (acc. to ISO/IEC 17025) Heartbeat Technology complies with the requirements for measurement traceability according to ISO 9001:2015 – Section 7.1.5.2 a (TÜV SÜD attestation) |
| Marine approvals and certificates | ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS |
| Pressure approvals and certificates | PED, CRN, AD 2000 |
| Material certificates | 3.1 material NACE MR0175/MR0103, PMI (on request); welding test acc. to ISO 15614‐1, similar to ASME IX (on request) |
Steam
| Measuring Principle | Vortex |
| Product headline | Flowmeter with best-in-class accuracy despite pipe reduction. Easy energy management – integrated temperature and pressure measurement for steam and gases. Dedicated to applications with very low flow or reduced flow. |
| Sensor features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). |
| Transmitter features | Cost and time savings – no pipework modifications needed for line size reduction. Same accuracy down to Re 10 000 – most linear Vortex meter body. Long-term stability – robust drift-free capacitive sensor. Integrated diameter reduction by 1 or 2 line sizes. Nominal diameter (mating pipe) up to DN 250 (10"). Flexible positioning of pressure cell. |
| Nominal diameter range | DN 25 to 250 (1 to 10") |
| Wetted materials | Measuring tube: 1.4408 (CF3M) DSC sensor: 1.4404/F316/F316L Process connection: 1.4404/F316/F316L |
| Measured variables | Volume flow, mass flow, corrected volume flow, energy flow, heat flow difference, temperature |
| Max. measurement error | Volume flow (liquid): ±0.75 % Volume flow (steam, gas): ±1.00 % Mass flow (saturated steam): ±1.7% (temperature compensated); ±1.5% (temperature/pressure compensated) Mass flow (superheated steam, gas): ±1.5 (temperature/pressure compensated); ±1.7% (temperature compensated + external pressure compensation) Mass flow (liquid): ±0.85% |
| Measuring range | Liquid: 0.2 to 540 m³/h (0.15 to 320 ft³/min) depending on medium: water with 1 bar a, 20 °C (14.5 psi a, 68° F) Steam, gas: 1.5 to 7260 m³/h (0.9 to 4270 ft³/min) depending on medium: steam with 180 °C, 10 bar a (356 °F, 145 psi a); air with 25 °C, 4.4 bar a (77 °F, 63.8 psi a) |
| Max. process pressure | PN 40, Class 300, 20K |
| Medium temperature range | Standard: –40 to +260 °C (–40 to +500 °F) High/low temperature (option): –200 to +400 °C (–328 to +752 °F) High/low temperature (on request): –200 to +450 °C (–328 to +842 °F) |
| Ambient temperature range | Compact version (standard): –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) Compact version (option): –50 to +80 °C (–58 to +176 °F) Remote version (standard): –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F) Remote version (option): –50 to +85 °C (–58 to +185 °F) |
| Sensor housing material | Sensor connection housing: AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4408 (CF3M) |
| Transmitter housing material | AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4404 (316L) |
| Degree of protection | Compact version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Sensor remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure Transmitter remote version: IP66/67, type 4X enclosure |
| Display/Operation | 4‐line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside) Configuration via local display and operating tools possible Remote display available |
| Outputs | 4‐20 mA HART (passive) 4‐20 mA (passive) Pulse/frequency/switch output (passive) |
| Inputs | 4‐20 mA (passive) |
| Digital communication | HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFINET over Ethernet-APL, Modbus TCP over Ethernet-APL |
| Power supply | DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART with/without pulse/frequency/switch output) DC 12 to 30 V (4‐20 mA HART, 4‐20 mA) DC 12 to 35 V (4‐20 mA HART, pulse/frequency/switch output, 4‐20 mA input) DC 9 to 32 V (PROFIBUS PA, pulse/frequency/switch output) |
| Hazardous area approvals | ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, JPN, EAC, UK Ex, KC |
| Product safety | CE, C-tick, EAC |
| Functional safety | Functional safety according to IEC 61508, applicable in safety-relevant applications in accordance with IEC 61511 |
| Metrological approvals and certificates | Calibration performed on accredited calibration facilities (acc. to ISO/IEC 17025) Heartbeat Technology complies with the requirements for measurement traceability according to ISO 9001:2015 – Section 7.1.5.2 a (TÜV SÜD attestation) |
| Marine approvals and certificates | ABS, LR, BV, DNV, CCS |
| Pressure approvals and certificates | PED, CRN, AD 2000 |
| Material certificates | 3.1 material NACE MR0175/MR0103, PMI (on request); welding test acc. to ISO 15614‐1, similar to ASME IX (on request) |
Prowirl R is specially designed for small flow rates and is a reliable energy management solution. In addition, its PremiumCal calibration option ensures high measuring accuracy, thus maximizing plant efficiency. Prowirl R 200 is a true two-wire loop-powered flowmeter that is economical to use and can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems. It offers the highest operational safety in hazardous areas. Heartbeat Technology always ensures process safety.
Advantages
Convenient energy management: integrated temperature and pressure measurement for steam and gases
Cost and time savings: no modification of existing piping required when pipe reduction is present
Measuring accuracy is maintained even at Reynolds numbers as low as Re 10 000: the vortex flowmeter body features high linearity
High long-term stability: drift-free capacitive sensor, robust and durable
Convenient wiring: separate connection compartment
Safe operation: backlit display with touch key control, no need to open the instrument during operation
Self-verification: Heartbeat Technology
Application
The measuring principle is particularly suitable for wet/saturated/superheated steam, gases and liquids (including cryogenic media)
Dedicated to low-flow or small-flow measurement
Device characteristics
Built-in primary or secondary reduction
Maximum nominal diameter (piping) DN 250 (10")
Flexible pressure sensor installation
Display unit with data transfer function
Robust dual-compartment housing
Plant safety: multiple international certifications (SIL, explosion protection)
Spare Parts & Accessories 74
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| Order code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| XPD0043- | Electronic module Prowirl 200 Index CMain electronic module | Enquire |
| 71108602 | I/O moduleNon-Ex, Ex. Current output, 4-20mA HART + 4-20mA analog. Usage: Promass 200/TB2, Prosonic Flow 200, Prowirl 200. | Details |
| XPD0015- | I/O module, 2-wire, 4-20mA, HART, ExNon-Ex, Ex. 1x current output HART. | Enquire |
| XPD0016- | I/O module, 2-wire, 4-20mA, HART, PFS, ExNon-Ex, Ex. 1x current output HART. 1x PFS= pulse/freq./switch output. | Enquire |
| XPD0018- | I/O moduleNon-Ex, Ex. 1x current output HART. 1x PFS= pulse/freq./switch output. 1x current input. | Enquire |
| XPD0093- | I/O module 2-wire, PROFINET w. Ethernet-APL/SP | Enquire |
| XPD0094- | I/O, 2-wire, Modbus TCP or Ethernet-APL/SPE | Enquire |
| 71164940 | I/O moduleNon-Ex, Ex. PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus. PFS=switch output. Version 2. Usage: FMP50/FMP51/FMP52/FMP53/ FMP54/FMP55/FMP56/FMP57, FMR50/FMR51/ FMR52/FMR53/FMR54/FMR56/FMR57. Usage: Promass 200, Prowirl 200, Promag 200. | Details |
| 71222996 | Preamplifier Module | Details |
| 71128617 | Overvoltage protector4-20mA HART. Usage: FMP50/FMP51/FMP52/FMP53/ FMP54/FMP55/FMP56/FMP57, FMR50/FMR51/FMR52/FMR53/FMR54/FMR56/ FMR57, FMR60/FMR62/FMR67. Usage: Promass 200, Prosonic Flow 200, Promag 200, Prowirl 200. | Details |
| 71128619 | Overvoltage protector4-20mA HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Imp./Freq./Switch output. Usage: FMP50/FMP51/FMP52/FMP53/ FMP54/FMP55/FMP56/FMP57, FMR50/FMR51/FMR52/FMR53/FMR54/FMR56/ FMR57, FMR60/FMR62/FMR67. Usage: Promass 200, Prosonic Flow 200, Promag 200, Prowirl 200. | Details |
| XPD0024- | Display moduleFor housing: GT18, GT19, GT20. Usage: FMP50/51/52/53/54/55/56/57, FMR50/51/52/53/54/56/57, FMR60/62/67, FHX50. Promass 200/TB2, Prosonic Flow 200, t-mass 150, Promag 200, Prowirl 200. Consists of: Display SD02, helix cable, ribbon cable, connector cover. | Enquire |
| XPD0025- | Display moduleFor housing: GT18, GT19, GT20. Usage: FMP50/51/52/53/54/55/56/57, FMR50/51/52/53/54/56/57, FMR60/62/67, FHX50. Promass 200/TB2, Prosonic Flow 200, Promag 200, Prowirl 200. Consists of: Display SD03 illuminated, ribbon cable, connector cover. | Enquire |
| 71197334 | Transmitter FHX50Consists of: electronics, ribbon cable. Usage: FMP50/FMP51/FMP52/FMP53/ FMP54/FMP55/FMP56/FMP57, FMR50/FMR51/ FMR52/FMR53/FMR54/FMR56/FMR57. Usage: Promass200, Prowirl 200, Promag 200, Prosonic Flow 200. | Details |
| 71296840 | Plug connector M12, VATo connect FHX50. Usage: FMP50/51/52/53/54/55/56/57, FMR50/51/52/53/54/56/57. Not for dust Ex. Usage: Prowirl 200, Promass 200, Promag 200, Prosonic Flow 200. | Details |
| 71206552 | CableConnection cable, shielded. Usage: FHX50, FHX50B. | Details |
| 71206554 | CableConnection cable, shielded. Usage: FHX50, FHX50B. | Details |
| 71206555 | CableConnection cable, shielded. Usage: FHX50, FHX50B. | Details |
| 71206556 | CableConnection cable, shielded. Usage: FHX50, FHX50B. | Details |
| 71222998 | Cable for connecting the preamplifier board | Details |
Configurator / Comparison
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Municipal Wastewater Treatment · Vortex flowmeter — Application Case
Project Background
The project covers the inlet, biological and outlet stages of a municipal plant. The work centres on Vortex flowmeter and the core task is flow of steam, gases and low-viscosity liquids.
Operating Challenges
The medium and duty are characterised by high solids and corrosive fractions, with large diurnal flow swings, and effluent parameters drift and probes foul with sludge and biofilm. So Vortex flowmeter cannot be specified generically — it calls for sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature.
Solution
The Ainstru engineering team worked through the flow range: flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. The configuration involves sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature, with these requirements in view: stable compliance with Grade 1A discharge limits and online data reporting.
Results
Since start-up the system has run steadily; the practical result is no moving parts, so steam metering stays stable over years.
Food & Beverage · Vortex flowmeter — Application Case
Project Overview
The site is dosing, pasteurising, filling and CIP stages. The customer wanted Vortex flowmeter properly configured on the existing plant, with the aim of flow of steam, gases and low-viscosity liquids.
Technical Challenges
What actually causes trouble is syrups, dairy and beverages that scale easily, under strict hygienic requirements, and frequent cleaning demands instruments that withstand hot CIP/SIP caustic cycles. All of this means the Vortex flowmeter configuration has to involve sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature.
Configuration
Supply and installation were organised through the flow range: flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. On site this meant sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature, checked line by line against: food-safety and hygienic design per 3-A / EHEDG.
Performance
After commissioning the outcome is no moving parts, so steam metering stays stable over years, and the readings are now used for process tuning.
Chemical & Pharmaceutical · Vortex flowmeter — Application Case
Site Conditions
This is a Chemical & Pharmaceutical customer whose plant is at reactors, metering vessels and finished-product tanks. The main task was flow of steam, gases and low-viscosity liquids.
The Problem
The difficulty lies in highly corrosive media with solvents and crystallisation, partly in explosive atmospheres; at the same time corrosion plus Ex protection shortens instrument life and makes downtime costly. Specification therefore means sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature.
What We Did
We took a flow range approach — flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. Delivery was built around sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature, with point-by-point checks on: Ex certification and GMP traceability of records.
Operating Outcome
In service the system performs as intended — no moving parts, so steam metering stays stable over years, with routine maintenance falling noticeably.
Power & Energy · Vortex flowmeter — Application Case
Application Context
boiler feedwater, turbine condensate and FGD/DeNOx systems is a typical Power & Energy duty. The project started from Vortex flowmeter, focusing on flow of steam, gases and low-viscosity liquids.
Process Constraints
drift under high temperature and pressure, with very costly unplanned outages, and high temperature and pressure with both steam and saline water only amplify it. The Vortex flowmeter specification must therefore cover sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature.
Delivery Approach
Delivery was handled as the flow range — flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. Execution centred on sizing bore and bluff body by minimum flow, vibration and temperature, together with compliance with power-industry codes and unit availability targets.
Field Results
Operation shows the benefit clearly — no moving parts, so steam metering stays stable over years, with confidence in this measuring point improving markedly.
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