Instrument Specification

For Model ST100 Insertion Thermal Mass Flow Meter

A. General
The thermal dispersion type multivariable mass flow meter shall consist of an insertion type flow element.
Electronics may be integral or remote mounted. The method of operation shall utilize a varying differential
temperature signal, generated by a constant power source, between two RTDs. The flow meter shall produce
output signals linear to the mass flow rate and temperature of the process air or gas. All calibrations shall be
performed on NIST traceable flow stands and be based on measuring the maximum velocity associated with a
fully developed flow profile. Electronics can store up to five (5) unique calibrations depending upon the
application. Optional calibration for tab-type flow conditioners shall be available for applications with
inadequate straight-run conditions. Flow elements that use a variable power operation principle, or fixed
Delta T temperature sensing, or that are calibrated to the average velocity, or utilize a non-tab flow
conditioner design shall not be considered an equal.

B. Construction Features
1. Process Connections:
i. Adjustable Compression Fittings: or 1 MNPT.
ii. Fixed Threaded: 1 MNPT; welded ANSI or DIN flanged.
iii. Adjustable Flanged: ANSI or DIN, tapped and threaded for MNPT fitting.
iv. Retractable Packing Glands: 1- MNPT, ANSI or DIN flanged.
2. Insertion Lengths:
i. Adjustable probe lengths of 6 (152 mm), 12 (305 mm), 21 (533 mm), or 60 (1524 mm), as
required by application.
1. Adjustable probes shall have permanently etched depth gauge markings in both
inches and mm
ii. Fixed lengths from 2.6 to 60 (66 mm to 1524 mm) as required by application.
iii. Tip of probe to extend 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) past centerline of specified pipe size.
3. Wetted Materials: All welded 316LSS or Hastelloy C276.
4. Enclosures: NEMA 4X (IP67), Polyester coated aluminum.
i. Integral/Remote Electronics: Four (4) conduit ports, FNPT or M20x1.5
1. Transmitter may be mounted remotely up to 1000 feet (350 m)
2. May be rotated 360 in the field
ii. Local (without packing gland): Two (2) conduit ports, FNPT or M20x1.5
iii. Local (with packing gland): One (1) conduit port, FNPT or M20x1.5
5. Hazardous Area Classifications and Approvals:
Agency approvals must be on full instrument system, sensor+electronics+enclosure.
Instruments with enclosure only approval shall not be considered equal.
i. FM and FMc : Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D, E, F and G.
ii. ATEX and IECEx: Zone 1, II 2 GD Ex d IIC T4

C. Performance Specifications
1. Flow:
i. Range: 0.25 to 600 SFPS (0.07 to 172 NMPS).
ii. Accuracy:
1. Gas Specific Calibration: 0.75% of reading, 0.5% of full scale.
2. SpectraCal Gas Equivalency: 4.0% of reading, 0.5% of full scale.
3. Repeatability: 0.5% of reading.
iii. Turndown Ratio:
1. 2:1 to 100:1 within calibrated flow range.
2. Up to 1,000:1 extended flow range with factory application approval.
iv. Standard conditions: 70F and 14.7 psia (21.1C and 1.013 bar(a)), unless specified
otherwise.
2. Temperature
i. Range: Up to 850F (454C), based on operating range of flow element.
ii. Accuracy: 2.0F ( 1.1C)
iii. Repeatability: 1.0F ( 1.0C)

3. Operating Pressure (Maximum):
i. Adjustable Compression Fittings:
1. Teflon ferrule: 150 psig (10 bar(g)).
2. Metal ferrule: 1,000 psig (69 bar(g)).
ii. Fixed Threaded: 1,000 psig (69 bar(g)).
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iii. Welded ANSI or DIN Flanged: Per flange rating.
iv. Retractable Packing Glands:
1. Low Pressure: 50 psig (3.5 bar(g)).
2. Medium Pressure: 500 psig (34 bar (g)).
4. Operating Temperature Range (Flow Element):
i. Adjustable Compression Fittings:
1. Teflon ferrule: 200F ( 93C)
2. Metal ferrule: 350F (177C)
ii. Fixed Threaded: -40 up to 850F (-40 up to 454C)
iii. Welded ANSI or DIN Flanged: -40 up to 850F (-40 up to 454C)
iv. Retractable Packing Glands: -40 up to 850F (-40 up to 454C)
5. Operating Temperature Range (Electronics): 0 to 150F (-18 to 65C)
6. Temperature Compensation:
i. Standard: 30F ( 16C)
ii. Optional: 100F ( 55C)
7. Input Power: 85 to 265 Vac (50/60 Hz) or 24 Vdc, 20%.
8. Standard Outputs:
i. Three (3) 4-20mA analog outputs, each user assignable to process flow rate or temperature
and with HART available on loop #1. HART must be version 7 or higher and be full 2-way
communications. DD files supplied. Compliance shall be certified by and registered with
HART organization.
ii. One (1) Field selectable Pulse or Frequency output: 0 to 1 kHz or 0 to 10 kHz, proportional
to flow rate.
iii. Serial I/O via USB port and Ethernet interfaces.
iv. Options: Two (2) 2A, SPDT Relays, each user assignable to process flow rate or
temperature, user configurable for High or Low and for hysteresis and time delay.
9. Optional Digital Protocols:
i. Foundation Fieldbus H1, Full 2-way communications with advanced field diagnostics. DD files
supplied. Compliance shall be certified by and registered with Foundation Fieldbus organization
ii. Profibus PA, Full 2-way communications. DD files supplied. Compliance shall be certified by
and registered with Profibus organization
iii. Modbus RS-485
10. Auxiliary Inputs: (2) 4-20mA analog channels for FCI special application configurations requiring
inputs from external devices such as gas analyzers, gas composition or pressure sensors.
11. Data Logger: On board Micro-SD memory card, user programmable, time stamp and process
variable readings in ASCII comma-delineated format. Minimum 2GB micro-SD card supplied.
12. Optional Graphical Display with Optical Buttons Interface:
i. 2 x 2 backlit LCD. Continuous displaying of all parameters below (not alternating)
1. Bargraph display of flow rate (0 to 100%)
2. Numerical display of flow rate, total flow, and temperature with engineering units
a. User selectable engineering units.
3. Alarm/Relay status indication, with flashing and steady-state acknowledge
4. 17 Character User Write-able Field
5. Electronic rotation in 90 increments to optimize viewing angle.
ii. Non-intrusive optical (through glass) touch keys for field configuration without
declassification of the hazardous area or opening the enclosure. No stylus required.

13. Field Configuration:
i. USB port and configuration software program for connecting to PC to flow meter
ii. 2-way communication via HART v.7 or other optional digital protocols.
iii. Optional Graphical Display/Readout with Optical Interface.
14. Calibration:
i. Electronics shall be capable of storing up to five (5) unique factory calibrations, depending
upon the application, selected by either field configuration or auxiliary input.
ii. Factory calibrated at the specified flow range(s) under given conditions on NIST traceable
flow stands.
iii. Calibration data sheet to be provided with each individual meter.

D. Product and Manufacturer
Model ST100 Insertion Thermal Mass Flow Meter manufactured by Fluid Components International LLC, San
Marcos, CA or equal.