Flow-X
flow computer

Flow Computer

gas volume conversion, liquid volume conversion, event logging, parameter logging, and reports

Support up to 4 gas or 4 liquid runs per module (Flow-X/M, Flow-X/C)

Flow-X/S: -40 °C ... +75 °C (-40 °F ... +167 °F)
Flow-X/C, Flow-X/P, Flow-X/R: 0 °C ... +60 °C (32 °F ... +140 °F)

Voltage
24 V DC (± 10%), with redundant connections
Current consumption:
Flow-X/P0, X/M, X/S: ≤ 0.4 A nominal; ≤ 0.8 A maximal
Flow-X/C: ≤ 0.6 A nominal; ≤ 1.0 A maximal

CPU and memory: 800 MHz, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB flash memory
Clock: Real-time clock, accuracy better than 0.5 sec/day
Gold cap for date and time retention
Watchdog: Hardware and software watchdog timer
Tamper switch: Mechanical tamper switch to prevent changing of the application and vital parameters within
that application

Endress+Hauser FLOWSIC600
Endress+Hauser FLOWSIC600-XT
Endress+Hauser FLOWSIC900
Endress+Hauser Promass 300/500
ABB CoriolisMaster
Sensia Caldon LEFM 380CI
FMC MPU
GE Panametrics GF868
Faure Herman 8400
RMG USZ08
Honeywell Q.Sonic
Emerson Micro Motion
Krohne ALTOSONIC V12
*MODBUS mapping table pre-configured for mentioned devices, other instruments supported with individual mapping

Supports all common gas chromatographs (including Endress+Hauser
ENERSIC600, ABB NGC8200 series, ABB BTU8100, Danalyser, Yamatake HGC, Encal 3000, Angus GQA, Siemens Maxum and Sitrans)

EU directives:
2014/32/EU Measuring Instruments Directive (MID)
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2012/19/EU WEEE Directive (WEEE 2)
2011/65/EU RoHS
Electrotechnical & Metrology standards:
EN12405-1, A2
IEC 60068-2-1
IEC 60068-2-2
IEC 60068-2-3
IEC 60068-2-31
IEC 60068-2-36
IEC 60654-2
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-8
IEC 61000-4-17
IEC 61000-4-29
IEC 61000-6-2
IEC 61000-6-4
IEC 63000
OIML R117-1
WELMEC 7.2, 8.3, 8.8
API 21.1

Applies for Flow-X/M and X/S (requires optional housing)
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, T4
Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC, T4
IECEx Ex ec IIC Gc
ATEX II 3 G Ex ec IIC Gc

6x analog transmitter input, high accuracy
Input types are 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 5 V, 1 to 5 V
Accuracy mA inputs; 0.002% FS at 21 °C (69.8 °F), 0.008% at full ambient range of 0 ... 60 °C (32 °F ... 140 °F), long-term stability 0.01% per year
Resolution 24 bits. Analog inputs share same ground floating in relation to all other electronics.
2x resolution 0.02 °C (0.04 °F) for 100 ohms input. Error depending on range 0 ... 50 °C (32 °F ... 122 °F): Error <0.05 °C (0.09 °F) or better; -220 to +220 °C (–396 °F ... +428 °F): Error <0.5 °C (<0.9 °F.) or better
4x Independent HART loop inputs, on top of 4 to 20 mA signals
Support includes multi-drop for each transmitter loop, as well as support for redundant FC operation
4x Single or dual pulse input. Adjustable trigger level at various voltages. Frequency range up to 10 kHz for single and dual pulse. Compliant with ISO6551, IP252, and API 5.5. True Level A and level B implementation.
4x Periodic time input, 100μs to 5000μs. Resolution < 1ns
16x Digital status inputs. Resolution 100ns (10MHz)
4x Supports 1, 2 and 4 sphere detector configurations mode. Resolution 100ns (10MHz)
2x RS485 / RS232 serial port for ultrasonic meter, printer or generic, 115kb
Flow-X/P: 4x RS485 / RS232 and 1x RS232
Flow-X/C: 2x RS485 / RS232 and 1x RS485
optional 2x RS485 / RS232 and 2x RS485
2x RJ45 Ethernet interface, TCP/IP

4x Analog output for process outputs and flow / pressure control. Resolution 14 bits, 0.075% FS.
Analog outputs share same ground floating in relation to all other electronics.
16x Digital output, open collector. Rating 100mA @24V
4x Pulse outputs open collector, 0.01 to 500 Hz
1x Meter pulse output for remote proving flow computers. Resolution 100ns (1MHz)
4x Frequency outputs for emulation of flowmeter signals. Maximum frequency 10KHz, accuracy 0.1%

Gas property calculations:
AGA 5, AGA 8 Part 1, AGA 8 Part 2 (GERG-2008), AGA 10
AGA NX-19
GERG-2008
GERG91mod (GOST 30319.2-1996)
GOST 30319.2-2015
GSSSD MR-113
ISO 6976, ISO 12213 Parts 2 and 3
S-GERG
Liquid property calculations:
API MPMS 11.1 :2004 incl. Add 1:2007 and Add 2:2019, Tables
5,6,23,24,53,54,59 and 60, Tables A,B,C,D
API MPMS 11.2.1, API 11.2.1M, API 11.2.2, API 11.2.2M
API MPMS 11.2.4 LPG/NGL Table E
API MPMS 11.3.2.1 Ethylene (API-2565)
API MPMS 11.3.2.2 Propylene
API MPMS 11.3.3 Ethanol
API MPMS 11.4.1 Water
API 2540 5,6,23,24,53,54
API historical 1952 tables 5,6,23,24,53,54
ASTM D1250 1952, 1980, 2004, 2007, 2019
ASTM D1550 Butadiene
ASTM D4311 Asphalt
GOST 8.595
GPA TP15, GPA TP25, GPA TP27, STD 8117, STD 8217
IAPWS-IF97 Water
IUPAC Ethylene
ISO 91-1 (IP2), ISO 91-2 (IP3)
LNG (Klosek-McKinley, ISO-5678, ASTM D4784)
NIST 1045 Ethylene,
NIST CO2
OIML R22 Ethanol/Alcohol
R 50.2.040, R 50.2.076
STO 5.9 B1, B2, B3
Flow rate and proving calculations:
AGA3, AGA6, AGA7, AGA9, AGA11
API MPMS 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8, 13.2
API 5.6 Coriolis pressure compensation
GOST 8.586.2, GOST 8.611, GOST 8.740,
ISO 5167-1, 2, 3 and 4, ISO/TR15377
MI 3213
STO 5.2
V-cone
Wet gas (De Leeuw, Reader-Harris)