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8A3B Mass flowmeter

8A3B Mass flowmeter
Mass flowmeter 8A3B
The self-drainable Promass A accurately measures lowest flow rates of liquids and gases, also under high pressure. It enables continuous process control for a wide range of very demanding applications. With its compact transmitter Promass A 300 offers high flexibility in terms of operation and system integration: access from one side, remote display, improved connectivity options. Heartbeat Technology ensures compliance and process safety at all times.
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Density

Measuring Principle
Product Headline std_productprofile_product_usp_7824.
Measuring accurately smallest quantities of liquids and gases for continuous process control.
Sensor features Highest process safety – self‐drainable measuring tube design. Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature). Space‐saving installation – no in-/outlet run needs.
Nominal diameter: DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈"). Process pressure up to 400 bar (5800 psi). Medium temperature up to +205 °C (+401 °F).
Transmitter features Full access to process and diagnostic information – numerous, freely combinable I/Os and fieldbuses. Reduced complexity and variety – freely configurable I/O functionality. Integrated verification – Heartbeat Technology.
Compact dual-compartment housing with up to 3 I/Os. Backlit display with touch control and WLAN access. Remote display available.

Density/Concentration

Measuring Principle
Product headline std_productprofile_product_usp_7824.
Measuring accurately smallest quantities of liquids and gases for continuous process control.
Sensor features Highest process safety – self‐drainable measuring tube design. Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature). Space‐saving installation – no in-/outlet run needs.
Nominal diameter: DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈"). Process pressure up to 400 bar (5800 psi). Medium temperature up to +205 °C (+401 °F).
Transmitter features Full access to process and diagnostic information – numerous, freely combinable I/Os and fieldbuses. Reduced complexity and variety – freely configurable I/O functionality. Integrated verification – Heartbeat Technology.
Compact dual-compartment housing with up to 3 I/Os. Backlit display with touch control and WLAN access. Remote display available.
Nominal diameter range DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈")
Wetted materials Measuring tube: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022)
Connection: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022); 1.4404 (316/316L)
Measured variables Mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow, corrected volume flow, reference density, concentration
Max. measurement error Mass flow (liquid): ±0.1 %
Volume flow (liquid): ±0.1 %
Mass flow (gas): ±0.5 %
Density (liquid): ±0.0005 g/cm³
Measuring range 0 to 450 kg/h (0 to 16.5 lb/min)
Max. process pressure PN 40, Class 300, 20K, 400 bar (5800 psi)
Medium temperature range –50 to +205 °C (–58 to +401 °F)
Ambient temperature range Standard: –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F)
Option: –50 to +60 °C (–58 to +140 °F)
Sensor housing material 1.4301 (304), corrosion resistant
Transmitter housing material AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4409 (CF3M) similar to 316L; stainless steel for hygenic transmitter design
Degree of protection IP66/67, type 4X enclosure
IP69
Display/Operation 4-line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside)
Configuration via local display and operating tools possible
Remote display available
Outputs 3 outputs:
4-20 mA HART (active/passive)
4-20 mA WirelessHART
4-20 mA (active/passive)
Pulse/frequency/switch output (active/passive)
Double pulse output (active/passive)
Relay output
Inputs Status input
4-20 mA input
Digital communication HART, PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus RS485, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA
Power supply DC 24 V
AC 100 to 230 V
AC 100 to 230 V / DC 24 V (non-hazardous area)
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, NEPSI, INMETRO, EAC
Product safety CE, C-tick, EAC marking
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 traceable verification according to ISO 9001:2008 – Section 7.6 a (TÜV SÜD attestation)
Pressure approvals and certificates CRN
Material certificates 3.1 material
Hygienic approvals and certificates 3-A, EHEDG

Gas

Measuring Principle
Product headline std_productprofile_product_usp_7824.
Measuring accurately smallest quantities of liquids and gases for continuous process control.
Sensor features Highest process safety – self‐drainable measuring tube design. Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature). Space‐saving installation – no in-/outlet run needs.
Nominal diameter: DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈"). Process pressure up to 400 bar (5800 psi). Medium temperature up to +205 °C (+401 °F).
Transmitter features Full access to process and diagnostic information – numerous, freely combinable I/Os and fieldbuses. Reduced complexity and variety – freely configurable I/O functionality. Integrated verification – Heartbeat Technology.
Compact dual-compartment housing with up to 3 I/Os. Backlit display with touch control and WLAN access. Remote display available.
Nominal diameter range DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈")
Wetted materials Measuring tube: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022)
Connection: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022); 1.4404 (316/316L)
Measured variables Mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow, corrected volume flow, reference density, concentration
Max. measurement error Mass flow (liquid): ±0.10 %
Volume flow (liquid): ±0.10 %
Mass flow (gas): ±0.50 %
Density (liquid): ±0.0005 g/cm³
Measuring range 0 to 450 kg/h (0 to 16.5 lb/min)
Max. process pressure PN 40, Class 300, 20K, 400 bar (5800 psi)
Medium temperature range –50 to +205 °C (–58 to +401 °F)
Ambient temperature range Standard: –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F)
Option: –50 to +60 °C (–58 to +140 °F)
Sensor housing material 1.4301 (304), corrosion resistant
Transmitter housing material AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4409 (CF3M) similar to 316L; stainless steel for hygenic transmitter design
Degree of protection IP66/67, type 4X enclosure
IP69
Display/Operation 4-line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside)
Configuration via local display and operating tools possible
Remote display available"
Outputs 3 outputs:
4-20 mA HART (active/passive)
4-20 mA WirelessHART
4-20 mA (active/passive)
Pulse/frequency/switch output (active/passive)
Double pulse output (active/passive)
Relay output
Inputs Status input
4-20 mA input
Digital communication HART, PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus RS485, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA
Power supply DC 24 V
AC 100 to 230 V
AC 100 to 230 V / DC 24 V (non-hazardous area)
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, NEPSI, INMETRO, EAC
Product safety CE, C-tick, EAC marking
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 traceable verification according to ISO 9001:2008 – Section 7.6 a (TÜV SÜD attestation)"
Pressure approvals and certificates CRN
Material certificates 3.1 material
Hygienic approvals and certificates 3-A, EHEDG

Liquids

Measuring Principle
Product headline std_productprofile_product_usp_7824.
Measuring accurately smallest quantities of liquids and gases for continuous process control.
Sensor features Highest process safety – self‐drainable measuring tube design. Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature). Space‐saving installation – no in-/outlet run needs.
Nominal diameter: DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈"). Process pressure up to 400 bar (5800 psi). Medium temperature up to +205 °C (+401 °F).
Transmitter features Full access to process and diagnostic information – numerous, freely combinable I/Os and fieldbuses. Reduced complexity and variety – freely configurable I/O functionality. Integrated verification – Heartbeat Technology.
Compact dual-compartment housing with up to 3 I/Os. Backlit display with touch control and WLAN access. Remote display available.
Nominal diameter range DN 1 to 4 (¹⁄₂₄ to ¹⁄₈")
Wetted materials Measuring tube: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022)
Connection: 1.4539 (904L); Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022); 1.4404 (316/316L)
Measured variables Mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow, corrected volume flow, reference density, concentration
Max. measurement error Mass flow (liquid): ±0.10 %
Volume flow (liquid): ±0.10 %
Mass flow (gas): ±0.50 %
Density (liquid): ±0.0005 g/cm³
Measuring range 0 to 450 kg/h (0 to 16.5 lb/min)
Max. process pressure PN 40, Class 300, 20K, 400 bar (5800 psi)
Medium temperature range –50 to +205 °C (–58 to +401 °F)
Ambient temperature range Standard: –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F)
Option: –50 to +60 °C (–58 to +140 °F)
Sensor housing material 1.4301 (304), corrosion resistant
Transmitter housing material AlSi10Mg, coated; 1.4409 (CF3M) similar to 316L; stainless steel for hygenic transmitter design
Degree of protection IP66/67, type 4X enclosure
IP69
Display/Operation 4-line backlit display with touch control (operation from outside)
Configuration via local display and operating tools possible
Remote display available
Outputs 3 outputs:
4-20 mA HART (active/passive)
4-20 mA WirelessHART
4-20 mA (active/passive)
Pulse/frequency/switch output (active/passive)
Double pulse output (active/passive)
Relay output
Inputs Status input
4-20 mA input
Digital communication HART, PROFIBUS DP, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus RS485, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA
Power supply DC 24 V
AC 100 to 230 V
AC 100 to 230 V / DC 24 V (non-hazardous area)
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, NEPSI, INMETRO, EAC
Product safety CE, C-tick, EAC marking
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 traceable verification according to ISO 9001:2008 – Section 7.6 a (TÜV SÜD attestation)
Pressure approvals and certificates CRN
Material certificates 3.1 material
Hygienic approvals and certificates 3-A, EHEDG

Advantages
• Maximum process safety: self-draining measuring tube
• Fewer process measuring points: multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature)
• Small installation space required: no inlet/outlet straight run requirements
• Complete process and diagnostic information: various user-configurable input/output
combinations and fieldbuses
• Reduced complexity and variability: user-configurable input/output settings
• Integrated verification: Heartbeat Technology

Applications
• Measuring principle unaffected by the physical properties of the fluid (e.g. viscosity or density)
• High-precision measurement of very small liquid and gas flows
in continuous process control
Device performance
• Nominal diameter: DN 1...4 (¹⁄₂₄...¹⁄₈")
• Maximum process pressure: 400 bar (5 800 psi)
• Maximum medium temperature: +205 °C (+401 °F)
• Compact dual-compartment housing with up to 3 inputs/outputs
• Backlit display, touch control, WLAN access
• Remote display unit available

 

Spare Parts & Accessories 59

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Order codeDescription
XPD0028-300/500 ISEM electronic plug-in moduleUsage: Promass, Cubemass 300/500, HPFmass 500Enquire
XPD0037-I/O moduleUsage: Proline 300/500Enquire
XPD0038-I/O moduleUsage: Proline 300/500Enquire
XPD0031-Display moduleUsage: Proline 300/500, DKX001.Enquire
71323007Power supply assemblyUsage: Promag/Promass 300/500, Prosonic Flow/t-mass 300, transmitter housing, electronic compartment.Details
71323008Power supply assemblyUsage: Promag/Promass 300/500, Prosonic Flow/t-mass 300, transmitter housing, electronic compartment.Details
71323009Power supply assemblyUsage: Promag/Promass/Prosonic Flow/ t-mass/Teqwave MW 300/500 digital, Non-haz, Zone 2, transmitter housing, electronic compartment.Details
71185788T-DAT moduleDetails
71323010Module housing, 300/500, ExUsage: transmitter housing, electronic compartment. Consists of: module cartridge incl. interconnection board.Details
71323011Module box, 300, Non-hazUsage: transmitter housing, electronic compartment. Consists of: module cartridge incl. interconnection board.Details
71323005ribbon cable assemblyUsage: Promag/Promass 300/500, t-mass/Teqwave MW 300, transmitter housing.Details
71323073Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/hygienic, connection compartment. Option A = HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus. Consists of: 1x connection terminal 2-Pol., 1x connection terminal 3-Pol., 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71323074Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/hygienic, connection compartment. Option B = EtherNet, PROFINET. Consists of: 1x connection terminal 3-Pol., 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71327818Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/hygienic, connection compartment. Option C = PROFIBUS DP, Modbus RS485. Consists of: 1x connection terminal 2-Pol., 1x connection terminal 3-Pol., 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71323075Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/cast, connection compartment. Option A = HART, PROFIBUS PA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Profinet APL, Modbus TCP APL. Consists of: 2x connection terminal 2-Pol., 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71323076Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/cast, connection compartment. Option B = EtherNet, PROFINET. Consists of: 2x connection terminal 2-Pol.Details
71327819Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/cast, connection compartment. Option C = PROFIBUS DP, Modbus RS485. Consists of: 2x connection terminal 2-Pol., 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71323079Terminal Block AssemblyUsage: transmitter housing Alu/cast, connection compartment with remote display DKX001. Consists of: 1x connection terminal 4-Pol.Details
71323016Cover AssemblyUsage: Promag/Promass/Prosonic Flow/t-mass/ Teqwave MW 300, Prosonic Flow 500, transmitter housing Alu, Non-haz. Promag/Promass 300, Promag/Promass/Prosonic Flow 500, transmitter housing Alu, Ex. Consists of: cover sight glass, Alu, O-Ring 110.7x3.53 HNBR.Details
71323017Cover AssemblyUsage: Promass/Prosonic Flow/t-mass 300, transmitter housing Alu, Non-haz. Promass 300, Promag/Promass/Prosonic Flow 500, transmitter housing Alu, Ex. Consists of: cover sight glass, Alu, O-Ring 110,7x3,53 FVMQ, -50oC/-58oF.Details

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Proline Promass A 300 FOUNDATION Fieldbus 操作手册 Chinese

FOUNDATION-Fieldbus Rev. 0116 200 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 HART 操作手册 Chinese

HART Rev. 0116 178 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 Modbus RS485 操作手册 Chinese

Modbus Rev. 0116 174 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 PROFIBUS PA 操作手册 Chinese

PROFIBUS-PA Rev. 0116 214 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 HART Operating Instructions English

HART Rev. 0319 204 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 Modbus RS485 Operating Instructions English

Modbus Rev. 0319 202 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 PROFINET Operating Instructions English

PROFINET Rev. 0319 260 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 EtherNet/IP Operating Instructions English

EtherNet-IP Rev. 0117 242 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating Instructions English

FOUNDATION-Fieldbus Rev. 0116 214 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 PROFIBUS PA Operating Instructions English

PROFIBUS-PA Rev. 0116 256 pages
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Proline Promass A 300 技术资料 Chinese

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Proline Promass A 300 Technical Information English

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Municipal Wastewater Treatment

Municipal Wastewater Treatment · Mass Flow Meter — Application Case

Application Context

the inlet, biological and outlet stages of a municipal plant is a typical Municipal Wastewater Treatment duty. The project started from Mass Flow Meter, focusing on direct mass flow and density measurement.

Process Constraints

effluent parameters drift and probes foul with sludge and biofilm, and high solids and corrosive fractions, with large diurnal flow swings only amplify it. The Mass Flow Meter specification must therefore cover choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs.

Delivery Approach

Delivery was handled as the flow range — flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. Execution centred on choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs, together with stable compliance with Grade 1A discharge limits and online data reporting.

Field Results

Operation shows the benefit clearly — no temperature or pressure compensation needed, making custody transfer more credible, with confidence in this measuring point improving markedly.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage · Mass Flow Meter — Application Case

Customer Profile

The typical setting in Food & Beverage is dosing, pasteurising, filling and CIP stages. The measuring point is Mass Flow Meter; the focus is direct mass flow and density measurement.

Key Difficulties

Conditions are syrups, dairy and beverages that scale easily, under strict hygienic requirements and, on top of that, frequent cleaning demands instruments that withstand hot CIP/SIP caustic cycles, which a standard configuration cannot handle for long. The design therefore starts with choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs.

Implementation

The scope ran through the flow range: flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. Technically it hinges on choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs, and on these requirements: food-safety and hygienic design per 3-A / EHEDG.

Customer Benefit

In practice this means no temperature or pressure compensation needed, making custody transfer more credible, which cut the workload on the site maintenance team.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical

Chemical & Pharmaceutical · Mass Flow Meter — Application Case

Project Background

The project covers reactors, metering vessels and finished-product tanks. The work centres on Mass Flow Meter and the core task is direct mass flow and density measurement.

Operating Challenges

The medium and duty are characterised by highly corrosive media with solvents and crystallisation, partly in explosive atmospheres, and corrosion plus Ex protection shortens instrument life and makes downtime costly. So Mass Flow Meter cannot be specified generically — it calls for choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs.

Solution

The Ainstru engineering team worked through the flow range: flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. The configuration involves choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs, with these requirements in view: Ex certification and GMP traceability of records.

Results

Since start-up the system has run steadily; the practical result is no temperature or pressure compensation needed, making custody transfer more credible.

Power & Energy

Power & Energy · Mass Flow Meter — Application Case

Project Overview

The site is boiler feedwater, turbine condensate and FGD/DeNOx systems. The customer wanted Mass Flow Meter properly configured on the existing plant, with the aim of direct mass flow and density measurement.

Technical Challenges

What actually causes trouble is high temperature and pressure with both steam and saline water, and drift under high temperature and pressure, with very costly unplanned outages. All of this means the Mass Flow Meter configuration has to involve choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs.

Configuration

Supply and installation were organised through the flow range: flow solution matched to line size, medium and range. On site this meant choosing tube geometry by flow range, entrained gas and hygienic needs, checked line by line against: compliance with power-industry codes and unit availability targets.

Performance

After commissioning the outcome is no temperature or pressure compensation needed, making custody transfer more credible, and the readings are now used for process tuning.