The cutting-edge technology for ultimate measurement accuracy: The new FLOWSIC500 ultrasonic compact gas meter from SICK enables highly accurate metering in natural gas distribution. In absence of mechanical moving parts, the FLOWSIC500 is a robust, fail-safe and low-maintenance device - allowing for a significant reduction in operating costs. It is overload-proof, accurate and is monitored by an intelligent diagnostics system. Recalibration is simple and straightforward by replacing the cartridge. FLOWSIC500 can easily be integrated into existing measuring stations. The FLOWSIC500 operates either in an energy self-sufficient configuration or failsafe in network operation with battery back-up. It complies with all relevant standards and regulations. When utilized in transfer and measuring stations, FLOWSIC500 ensures the safety of a continuous and blockage-free gas supply.
At a glance
Cutting-edge technology: ultrasound |
Diagnostics and permanent operational check |
Robust and reliable without moving parts |
Replacable cartridge |
Straight inlet/outlet piping not required |
Overload-proof |
Optional integrated volume correction/data registration |
Battery or intrinsically safe power supply |
Your benefits
Ultimate measurement certainty and safety of continuous gas supply |
Reduction of installation costs due to integrated volume correction |
Simple installation, compatible with conventional technologies (turbine and rotary displacement meters) |
Minimal operating costs as nearly maintenance-free |
Simplified recalibration due to straightforward cartridge replacement |
Reliable under dynamic load changes |
Self-sufficient operation |
Fields of application
Natural gas distribution in transfer and measuring stations for municipal and regional gas suppliers |
Measuring stations in industrial and commercial applications |
Applications where continuous gas supply must be ensured |
Technical data | |||
Measurement principle: | Ultrasonic transit time difference measurement | ||
Measured values: | Gas velocity Volume a. c. Volumetric flow, a. c. |
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Measuring medium: | Natural gas (dry, odorized) | ||
Measuring ranges: | Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 100: 4 ... 650 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 150: 4 ... 1,000 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 50: 1.3 ... 160 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 80: 2.5 ... 400 m3/h |
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Comment: | Depending on device version | ||
Температура процесса: | -25 ... +60 °C Optional: -40 ... +70 °C |
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Давление процесса: | Class 150 (ASME B16.5): 0 ... 20 bar (g) PN16 (EN 1092-1, GOST 12815-80): 0 ... 16 bar (g) |
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Ambient temperature: | -25 ... +60 °C Optional: -40 ... +70 °C |
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Conformities: | 2004/22/EC MI-002 OIML R137 1&2, 2012 |
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Ex-approvals IECEx: | Ex ia [ia Ga] IIB T4Gb | ||
Ex-approvals ATEX: | II 2G Ex ia [ia Ga] IIB T4 Gb | ||
Ex-approvals USA / Canada: | CSA Class1 Division 1 Group C, D T4 | ||
Enclosure rating: | IP 65 | ||
Digital outputs: | 1 output according EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR), fmax = 2 kHz, optically isolated 3 Open collector outputs not electrically isolated, fmax = 10 Hz or |
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Interfaces: | Optical interface RS-485 alternative to the digital output (externally powered) |
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Diagnostics functions: | Permanent monitoring of measured values | ||
Mounting: | Horizontal or vertical installation with 0 D straight inlet/outlet piping |
The cutting-edge technology for natural gas measurement: The new FLOWSIC500 ultrasonic compact gas meter from SICK ensures highly accurate metering in natural gas distribution. In absence of mechanical moving parts, the FLOWSIC500 is a robust, fail-safe and low-maintenance device - allowing for a significant reduction in operating costs. It is overload-proof, accurate and is monitored by an intelligent diagnostics system. Recalibration is simple and straightforward by replacing the cartridge. FLOWSIC500 can easily be integrated into existing measuring stations. The FLOWSIC500 operates either in an energy self-sufficient configuration or failsafe in network operation with battery back-up. It complies with all relevant standards and regulations. When utilized in transfer and measuring stations, FLOWSIC500 ensures a continuous and blockage free gas supply.
At a glance
Cutting-edge technology: ultrasound |
Diagnostics and permanent operational check |
Durable and reliable without moving parts |
Replacable cartridge |
Straight inlet/outlet piping not required |
Overload-proof |
Optional integrated volume correction/data registration |
Battery or intrinsically safe power supply |
Your benefits
Ultimate measurement certainty and safety of continuous gas supply |
Reduction of installation costs due to integrated volume correction |
Simple installation, compatible with conventional technologies (turbine and rotary displacement meters) |
Minimal operating costs due to being nearly maintenance-free |
Easy recalibration due to straightforward cartridge replacement |
Reliable under dynamic load changes |
Self-sufficient operation |
Fields of application
Natural gas distribution in transfer and measuring stations for municipal and regional gas suppliers |
Applications where continuous gas supply must be ensured |
Measuring stations in industrial and commercial applications |
Technical data | |||
Measured values: | Gas velocity, Volume a. c., Volumetric flow, a. c. | ||
Measurement principle: | Ultrasonic transit time difference measurement | ||
Measuring medium: | Natural gas (dry, odorized) | ||
Measuring ranges: | Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 100: 4 ... 650 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 150: 4 ... 1,000 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 50: 1.3 ... 160 m3/h Volumetric flow, a. c., DN 80: 2.5 ... 400 m3/h |
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Diagnostics functions: | Permanent monitoring of measured values | ||
Температура процесса: | -25 ... +60 °C Optional: -40 ... +70 °C |
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Давление процесса: | Class 150 (ASME B16.5): 0 ... 20 bar (g) PN16 (EN 1092-1): 0 ... 16 bar (g) |
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Ambient temperature: | -25 ... +60 °C Optional: -40 ... +70 °C |
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Conformities: | 2004/22/EC MI-002 EN 12405 : 2010 (with integrated volume correction) OIML R137 1&2, 2012 |
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Ex-approvals IECEx: | Ex ia [ia] IIB T4 Gb | ||
Ex-approvals ATEX: | II 2G Ex ia [ia] IIB T4 Gb | ||
Ex-approvals USA / Canada: | CSA: I.S. for Class 1 Division 1 Groups C & D T4; Ex/AEx ia IIB T4 Ga | ||
Enclosure rating: | IP 66 | ||
Digital outputs: | 1 output according EN 60947-5-6 (NAMUR), fmax = 2 kHz, optically isolated 3 Open collector outputs not electrically isolated, fmax = 10 Hz or |
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Interfaces: | Optical interface (according to IEC 62056-21) RS-485 alternative to the digital output (externally powered) |
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Mounting: | Horizontal or vertical installation with 0 D straight inlet/outlet piping | ||
Corrective functions: | Volume correction |