Data sheet - VA 500

Data sheet - VA 500

Data sheet - VA 500

Product catalog summary
Overview: The VA 500 is a flow meter designed for measuring compressed air and gases. It features a movable mounting thread, safety ring, and integrated temperature measurement. The device supports RS 485 interface with Modbus-RTU as standard and includes an integrated display for flow rates in m³/h and m³.
Specifications:
  • Applicable for pipe sizes from 1/2” to DN 1000.
  • Easy installation under pressure with a 4...20 mA analogue output for m³/h or m³/min.
  • Pulse output available for m³ or M-Bus (optional).
  • Adjustable inner diameter via keypad for volume flow calculation.
  • Thermal mass flow sensor suitable for air and various gases including nitrogen, argon, helium, CO2, and oxygen.
  • Operating temperature ranges from -30 to 110 °C for the sensor tube and -20 to +70 °C for the housing.
  • Operating pressure ranges from -1 to 50 bar, with high-pressure protection recommended for pressures above 10 bar.
Technical Data:
  • Parameters: m³/h, l/min for compressed air; Nm³/h, Nl/min for gases.
  • Accuracy: ± 1.5% of measured value, ± 0.3% of full scale, with an option for ± 1% accuracy.
  • Digital output: RS 485 interface, optional Ethernet interface PoE, M-Bus.
  • Supply: 18…36 VDC, 5 W.
  • Housing: Polycarbonate (IP 65), Sensor tube: Stainless steel, 1.4301.
Installation and Mounting:
  • Can be installed and removed under pressure using a standard 1/2" ball valve.
  • Available in various probe lengths (120 mm to 700 mm) for different pipe diameters.
  • Engraved depth scale ensures precise installation.
Options and Accessories:
  • Bi-directional measurement with additional analogue and pulse outputs.
  • Various versions available including standard, max, high-speed, and low-speed.
  • Additional options include Ethernet interface, M-Bus board, and high-pressure protection.
  • ISO calibration certificate and special cleaning options available.
Flow Measuring Ranges: The document provides detailed tables for flow measuring ranges for different pipe sizes and versions of the VA 500, indicating the full scale in m³/h and cfm.
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Data sheet - VA 500-1

Flow VA 500 - Flow meter for compressed air and gases Special features: Inner diameter adjustable via keypad • Including temperature measurement • RS 485 interface, Modbus-RTU as standard Option: Bi-directional measurement. Blue or green arrows in the display indicate the direction of flow. A meter reading is available for each flow direction. • Integrated display for m³/h and m³ • Applicable from 1/2” to DN 1000 Movable mounting thread G 1/2" • Easy installation under pressure • 4...20 mA analogue output for m³/h or m³/min • Pulse output for m³ or M-Bus (optional) • Inner diameter adjustable by means of keys • Flow meter can be reset • Adjustable by means of keypad on the display: Reference conditions, °C and mbar, 4...20 mA scaling, pulse weight VA 500 flow sensor in basic version: Standard (92.7 m/s), probe length 220 mm, without display Bi-directional measurement - includes 2 x 4…20 mA analogueue outputs and 2x pulse outputs. These do not apply to Ethernet (PoE) and M-Bus DVGW approval for natural gas (maximum pressure 16 bar) High-pressure protection recommended for installation from 10 to 50 bar (for VA 400/500) ISO calibration certificate (5 calibration points) for VA sensors Gas mixture:___ (specify gas mixture when placing order) Special cleaning oil and grease free (e.g. for oxygen applications) LABS and silicone-free version including cleaning oil and grease-free Thermal mass flow sensor Measured medium: Gas types are adjustable over CS service software or CS data logger: Air, nitrogen, argon, helium, CO2, oxygen, vacuum Measuring range: Accuracy: (m.v.: of meas. value) (f.s.: of full scale) Operating temperature: -30...110 °C sensor tube -20...+70 °C housing Operating pressure: -1…50 bar (for pressure > 10 bar - order additional high-pressure protection) Digital output: RS 485 interface, (Modbus-RTU), optional: Ethernet interface PoE, M-Bus Analogue output: Pulse output: 1 pulse per m³ or per litre electrically isolated. Pulse weight can be set on the display. Alternatively, the pulse output can be used as an alarm Polycarbonate (IP 65) Stainless steel, 1.4301 Installation length 220 mm, Ø 10 mm Mounting thread: Mounting position: Additional calibration curve stored in the sensor (can be selected via display) Diameter for volume flow calculation, counter resettable Gas type:___ (specify gas type when placing order) m³/h, m³/min, l/min, l/s, ft/min, cfm, m/s, kg/h, kg/min, g/s, lb/min, lb/h Sensor tube: m³/h, l/min (1000 mbar, 20 °C) in case of compressed air or Nm³/h, Nl/min (1013 mbar, 0 °C) in case of gases Units adjustable via keys at display:

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Data sheet - VA 500-2

Flow Simple installation and removal under pressure 1) Even under pressure, the flow probe VA 500 is mounted by means of a standard 1/2" ball valve. During mounting and dismounting the safety ring avoids an uncontrolled ejection of the probe which may be caused by the operating pressure. For the mounting into different pipe diameters, VA 500 is available in the following probe lengths: 120, 160, 220, 300, 400 mm. The flow probes are therefore suitable for being mounted into existing pipes with diameters of 1/2" to DN 300 upwards. The exact positioning of the sensor in the middle of the pipe is...

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