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Variable Area Flow Meter

Variable Area Flow Meter
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Variable Area Flow Meter

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Overview: The BGF Variable Area Flow Meter by Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH is designed for both horizontal and vertical installations, suitable for all flow directions, and capable of measuring the flow of liquids and gases. It features a clear reading scale and can be equipped with an electrical transmitter compatible with HART® or Fieldbus Foundation® protocols.
Functionality: The flow meter uses a sharp-edged measuring ring and a conical measuring body with a compression spring. The flow rate is indicated by the position of the measuring body, which is converted into a rotary movement for display and potential electrical transmission.
Applications: Suitable for measuring, monitoring, adjusting, and controlling liquid and gaseous products, especially under challenging conditions. It supports high-pressure and high-temperature applications, with options like heat tracing and eddy current damping.
Design Variations: Available with aluminum or stainless steel indicators for optimal readability and durability in harsh environments. High-temperature versions can handle process temperatures up to 200°C.
Materials and Construction: Constructed with materials like stainless steel, PTFE, and Hastelloy, with options for special linings to resist corrosion and high pressure. Supports various process connections, including flanges and threaded connections.
Technical Specifications: Includes nominal pressure, process and environmental temperature ranges, measurement deviation, and repeatability. Outlines protection class and electrical output options, compatible with ATEX and IECEx standards.
Measuring Ranges: Detailed tables of measuring ranges for water and air, indicating pressure loss and suitable fittings for different sizes and materials.
Certificates and Approvals: Complies with international standards for explosion protection, electromagnetic compatibility, and pressure equipment directives. Certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and meets SIL safety standards.
Dimensions and Order Code: Includes dimensions for different connection types and provides an order code system to specify the desired configuration of the flow meter.
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Variable Area Flow Meter-1

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH For horizontal and vertical installation • Extreme robustness due to guide stars instead of rod guides • Suitable for all flow directions • Flow measurement of liquids and gases • Outstandingly clear reading due to 90° arranged scale • Electrical transmitter with HART® or Fieldbus Foundation® • Suitability for installation in safety-related measuring systems according to SIL Technical Information BGF Errors and technical modifications excepted.

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Variable Area Flow Meter-2

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHFunction The measuring element consists of a sharp-edged measuring ring (2) and a conical measuring body (3) with a compression spring (1). If a medium flow through the measuring ring (2) with sufficient flow velocity, the measuring body position shifts until a state of equilibrium is reached between the applied flow force and the measuring body plus spring force. The position of the measuring body (3) in the measuring ring (2) serves as a measure of the flow rate and is converted into a rotary movement by the permanent magnet encapsulated in the measuring body (3) via...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-3

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH Design / Variation Aluminum indicator Optimized aluminium display Large and well-arranged scale 90° angle for best reading. Rounded edges and rims ensure a smooth draining of liquids after wet contact. A special anodization and paint finish make the indicator housing also suitable for outdoor use. Process connections: flange, thread, clamp, weld ends Stainless steel indicator Stainless steel indicator Large and well-arranged scale with 90° angle for optimal reading. IP65, IP66, IP67 protection for extreme applications. The round design ensures a smooth draining of liquids...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-4

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH Linings / special materials PTFE lining for highest resistance This linning allows the use in special environments or for highly corrosive processes such as acids and lyes. Temperature max. 125°C Max. pressure resistance 16 bar High-pressure version Due to the unique design of the measuring fitting with cylindrical measuring tube and conical float, the devices can be manufactured with thick-walled measuring tubes without any problems. This allows the use in highpressure applications for which there are otherwise hardly usable measuring devices. e.g. high-pressure cooling...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-5

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHTechnical Data 4.20 mA with HART® FittingMaterials: • 1.4404 (316 L) / 1.4571 (316 Ti), spring stainless steel 1.4571 • PTFE, spring Hastelloy HC 4 (2.4610) Special materials on request o ASME B16.5-2003 o JIS, NPT, Tube fitting Special materials on request • PN 40, ASME Cl150 / 300 (Standard) (BGF-S) • PN 16, ASME Cl150 (Standard) (BGF-P) Higher pressures on request. • -40°C ... + 80°C without electric accessories • -25°C ... +70°C / +80°C with limit switches Water :± 2% of the measured value Gas : ± 2,2% of the measured value qG 50% acc.to VDI/VDE 3513-2 • ± 0,2% additional...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-6

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHMeasuring ranges DIN Reference conditions: according to IEC 770: Water at 20°C, air at 20°C and 1.013 bar abs 1) Magnet carrier made of PTFE or stainless steel. 2) Magnet carrier made of PP, PTFE or stainless steel. 3) No measurement is possible at atmospheric pressure upstream and downstream of the flowmeter. The values given are for orientation only. For gases, the required upstream pressure should correspond to approx. 2-3 times the pressure loss of the measuring device. 4) Restrictions for devices with PTFE lining. 1) For flange size DN15/25/40 (% ",1",1y2" ASME)...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-7

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHCertificates and ApprovalsExplosion protection: ATEX (IECEx) Directive 2014/34/EU BGN (Mechanical Device): HMT21-4111X (Conformity Statement) PTB 99 ATEX 2219X PTB 00 ATEX 2049X II 2G Ex ia IIC T6...T1 Gb II 1D Ex ia IIIC T200 135°C Da NEPSI (China): PESO (India): Non-electrical devices: for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Non-electrical equipment: protection by Design safety. General regulations. Electromagnetic compatibility: EMV Directive Immunity industrial area. Interference emission residential area Group 1, Class B, radio interference. Process and laboratory...

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Variable Area Flow Meter-8

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHDimensions Flange connection - Indicator aluminum Errors and technical modifications excepted.

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Variable Area Flow Meter-9

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHThreaded connection- Indicator aluminum Threaded connection - Indicator stainless steel Fitting Technical Information BGF Errors and technical modifications excepted.

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Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHOrder Code Example: BGF-S50-321BQPL0-0-S20-0-H Model code Technical Information BGFErrors and technical modifications excepted.

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Measuring range (Water 20°C, 1mPas) 91 Technical Information BGF Errors and technical modifications excepted.

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Variable Area Flow Meter-12

Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbHReferences: 1) Installation length 250mm. 3) Flanges in older DIN standard on request 5) Reduced sealing strip. 6) Pressure stage for model “S". 7) only possible with an advanced display section 9) Conversion is not possible taking into account the viscosity 10) Combination stainless steel display part with ES and counter module not possible 11) SIL 1 - IEC 61508-2:2010 Conformity confirmed by EXIDA. 12) SIL 1 - IEC 61508-2:2000 Conformity confirmed by EXIDA. 13) SIL 2 - IEC 61508-2:2000 Conformity confirmed by EXIDA. 14) SIL conformity only with "Accessories" option...

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