MFE600 Intelligent Electromagnetic Flowmeter

MFE600 Intelligent
Electromagnetic Flowmeter
Working Principle
The working principle of Electromagnetic Flowmeter is
based on Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction,
that is, when the conductive liquid flows through the
electromagnetic flowmeter, the induced electromotive
force will be produced in the liquid conductor, and the
induced electromotive force is directly proportional to the
velocity of conductive liquid, magnetic flux density and
width of conductor (interior diameter of flowmeter).
Such induced electromotive force is detected by a pair of
electrodes on the tube wall of the flowmeter, and the rate
of flow can be acquired by mathematical operation. The
equation of induced electromotive force is as follows:
Introduction
MFE600 Intelligent Electromagnetic Flowmeter is E = K×B×V×D

designed and manufactured with the most advanced E: Induced electromotive force

domestic and abroad technology, featuring high K: Instrument Constant

accuracy, reliability, good stability and long service life. B: Magnetic flux density

We pay our attention to every detail in the process V: Velocity

of the product structure design, material selection, D: Interior diameter of measuring pipe

manufacturing, assembly and factory testing etc.

Convertor
With a water tower up to 35m as pressure stabilizer
for actual flow calibration, we have a professional
production line for electromagnetic flowmeter, also we Iron Core

design and develop a series of software and hardware

for electromagnetic flowmeter for mass production to Field Coil

ensure high quality in long term use. The product has Fluid

backlight and wide temperature-ranged Chinese LCD Flow Tube

Electrode
display. With fully practical function, visual display,
easy operation, it saves troubles for on-site installation interior Diameter of Measuring Pipe
FIow Direction
operation and maintenance. MFE600 can be widely
used in industrial fields such as petroleum, chemical,
metallurgy, water supply and drainage, steel, coal,
paper, food, textile, environmental protection and
other municipal administration, water conservancy
construction field etc.

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The following conditions should be satisfied in order to Features

obtain satisfactory measuring accuracy: 1. The electromagnetic flowmeter is an instrument
1. The measured liquid shall posses the electrical for volume flux measurement. The flux measurement
conductivity; will not be influenced by the fluid density, viscosity,
2. The pipe shall be full of liquid; temperature, pressure and electrical conductivity
3. The components of liquid shall be well mixed; changes. There is a linear relationship between the
4. If the liquid has magnetic permeability, the magnetic inducing voltage signal of sensor and the average
field of the flowmeter will change, so the flowmeter shall velocity. Its accuracy is high.
be modified. 2. Due to the unimpeded flow and no moving parts, it
During measurement, when the fluid flows through the will not cause additional energy loss or jam. Therefore it
magnetic field perpendicularly to the flow direction, is remarkable for energy saving, especially it is suitable
the flow of the conductive liquid induces an electric for measurement of liquid-solid two-phase fluids such
potential proportional to the average velocity, thus as sewage, slurry, pulp, coal slurry, pulp etc.
requiring the conductivity of the flowing liquid measured 3. The electromagnetic flowmeter has no mechanical
is higher than the minimum conductivity. The induced inertia. With good sensitivity, it can measure the
voltage signal is detected by the two electrodes. And it transient pulsating flux, and has good linearity.
is transmitted through the cable to the converter, after 4.It has low requirements for installation. Short straight
signal processing and related operations, integrated flux pipe is needed, generally 5D in front of the flowmeter,
and instantaneous flux will be displayed on the display 3D behind it (D is the interior diameter of the selected
screen of the converter. instrument).
5. Only the lining and electrodes contact with the media,
as long as the selection of electrode and lining materials
is proper, they can be corrosion resistance and abrasive
resistance, and are able to ensure long-term use.
6. When power supply is off suddenly, EEPROM can
protect parameter setting and cumulative values.
7. The converter uses a low-power consumption single-
chip for processing data. And it uses SMD electronic
components and SMT surface mounting technology to
ensure reliable performance, high accuracy, low power
consumption and zero stability. With Chinese dot matrix
LCD display, it can display the integrated flux, transient
flux, velocity, flow percentage and other parameters.
8.Multi-electrode structure ensures high accuracy. With
the grounding electrode, it doesn't need grounding ring,
therefore saves the cost.
9. The low-frequency rectangle wave excitation
improves the flux stability. It has low power consumption
and good low flow characteristics.
10.Bidirectional measurement system can be used for
measuring forward flux and reverse flux.

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Performance Upper limit alarm: the transient flux is larger than the
Electromagnetic Flowmeter Converter Components: upper limit of setting value
Input signal: signal emitted from the sensor directly Lower limit alarm: the transient flux is smaller than the
proportional to the flow. lower limit of setting value
Output signal: 4mA ~ 20mA DC (load resistance 0Ω ~ Damping function: available to set from 0.2s ~ 100s
750Ω). (63% response time)
Select pulse / alarm output by parameter setup Normal Working Condition
Pulse output: (pulled up resistor already) Environment Temperature: -20℃ ~60℃
4mA ~ 20mA DC Output: Current output is active output. Rated Voltage of Power Supply:
Alarm output: rated value 30V DC, 100mA 220V AC: 100V~240V AC
Communication signal: RS485 communication protocol DC: 24V DC
(optional);
RS232 communication protocol (optional) Installation and Structure
Load Resistance: 250Ω ~ 600Ω (including cable Installation:
resistance) Separate model: converter, 50mm pipe or plane installation
Load Capacitance: 0.22μF (Max) Integrated model: combined with the sensor
Load inductance: 3.3mH (Max) Wire connector: ISO M20 × 1.5 female thread
Space between split cables: ≤100m Wire Terminals: M3 screw
Input impedance of receiving instrument: ≥10kΩ (@ Housing material: aluminum alloy
2.4kHz) Structure:
Measurement Range setting: Protection class: IP65 (general type); IP68 (waterproof)
The volumetric flux is set by the setup of volume unit,
flux value and diameter of flowmeter. MFE600 Electromagnetic Flowmeter Performance
3
Volume unit: m Introduction(Flange)
Velocity unit: m/s
Diameter of flowmeter: mm
Transient flux display: display flux unit, and the
percentage of range.
Integrated flux display: display forward and reverse
integrated flux and total integrated flux.
Pulse output: By setting an impulse ratio, the pulse
quantity expressed in any flux unit can be output.
Pulse width: Duty ratio of 50% or fixed pulse width is
available for users to choose. Integrated Separated

Output speed: 10 to 400 (PPS) (only applicable when

the form of pulse output is selected).
Black-out data protection: data will be stored by
EEPROM without backup battery.
Forward and Reverse flux measurement: in the model
of forward and reverse flow direction, the reverse flux
can be measured.

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Diameter DN10 ~ DN800

Excitation type Mode Constant flux square wave excitation

Installation Integrated flanged, Separated Flanged

Lining Neoprene, Polyurethane rubber, PTFE, F46

Electrode Material 316L, Hc, Hb, Titanium, Tantalum, Platinum iridium, Tungsten carbide

Grounding Built-in grounding electrode (DN25 and above)

Medium Conductive liquid

Accuracy Grade 0.2, 0.5, 1.0

Media Conductivity > 5 μS/cm

Velocity ≤ 15 m/s

Pipe Connection Flange Flange GB 81~59

Pipe Connection Flange Connection

Neoprene: -10℃ ~ 60℃ ; PTFE: -10℃ ~ 120℃

Media Temp.
Urethane Rubber: -10℃ ~80℃ ; F46: -10℃ ~ 150℃

Rated Pressure 4.0 MPa; 1.6 MPa; 1.0 MPa

Protection Level IP65; IP68

Output signal 4mA~20mA DC current; Pulse/ Frequency, Alarm after Upper and Lower limits

Cable connection M20×1.5 female

RS 485 protocol (Modbus protocol)

Communication
RS 232 protocol (optional)
Transient flux, Alarm display, Percentage, Velocity,
Display
Forward and Reverse Integrated Flux and Total Integrated Flux

Power supply 220V AC, 24V DC, 3.6 V battery power supply

Type General, Waterproof

High Voltage Customized

MFE600 Electromagnetic Flowmeter Performance (Clamp-on)

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Diameter DN10 ~ DN500

Excitation type Mode Constant flux square wave excitation

Installation Integrated flanged, Separated Flanged

Lining Neoprene, Polyurethane rubber, PTFE, F46

Electrode Material 316L, Hc, Hb, Titanium, Tantalum, Platinum iridium, Tungsten carbide

Grounding Built-in grounding electrode (DN25 and above)

Medium Conductive liquid

Accuracy Grade 0.2, 0.5, 1.0

Media Conductivity > 5 μS/cm

Velocity ≤ 15 m/s

Pipe Connection Flange GB 81~59

Pipe Connection Flange Connection

Neoprene: -10℃ ~ 60℃ ; PTFE: -10℃ ~ 120℃

Media Temp.
Urethane Rubber: -10℃ ~80℃ ; F46: -10℃ ~ 150℃

Rated Pressure 4.0 MPa; 1.6 MPa; 1.0 MPa

Protection Level IP65; IP68

Output signal 4mA~ 20mA DC current; Pulse/ Frequency, Alarm after Upper and Lower limits

Cable connection M20×1.5 female

RS 485 protocol (Modbus protocol)

Communication
RS 232 protocol (optional)
Transient flux, Alarm display, Percentage, Velocity,
Display
Forward and Reverse Integrated Flux and Total Integrated Flux

Power supply 220V AC, 24V DC, 3.6 V battery power supply

Type General, Waterproof

High Voltage Customized

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Model Selection
The flowmeter model selection is very important in application of instrument. The related information shows that in
practical application of instrument, 2/3 failures are caused by incorrect selection of model and incorrect installation
of instrument to which the special attention shall be paid.
1. Technological data collection
a. The measured fluid name and its chemical substances
b. Maximum flux, minimum flux and normal flux
c. Maximum working pressure;
d. Maximum temperature, minimum temperature.
2. The measured liquid shall have certain conductivity, electrical conductivity ≥5μS/cm.
3. The maximum flux and the minimum flux shall meet the values in the measurable flux range table.
4. The actual maximum working pressure shall be less than the rated working pressure of flowmeter.
5. The maximum working temperature and the minimum working temperature shall meet the temperature
requirements stipulated for flowmeter.
6. Whether negative pressure exists or not in the processing pipeline shall be confirmed.
You can also select the appropriate flowmeter electromagnetic flowmeter according to actual use, and if the
interior diameter of the electromagnetic flowmeter selected differs from that of the existing process pipe, then pipe
reduction or expansion shall be considered.
a. If the pipeline should be contracted, whether the pressure loss caused by the pipe contraction will affect the
process flow or not shall be considered.
b. Considering the measurement accuracy and price, you can choose a smaller diameter electromagnetic
flowmeter, which can reduce the investment relatively.
c. When measuring clean water, the economic velocity is 2m/s ~3m/s; when measuring the solution of
crystallization, the velocity shall be increased approximately to common velocity of ≥2 m/s ,in order to prevent the
electrode of electromagnetic from flowmeter being covered.

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Measurable Flux Range

International Unit(Diameter: mm ,Flow: m3/h)

Minimum Range Maximum Range

Diameter
Velocity (0.1m/s) Velocity (10m/s)
10 0.0283 2.8274
15 0.0636 6.3615
20 0.1131 11.3094
25 0.1767 17.6709
32 0.2895 28.9521
40 0.4524 45.2376
50 0.7068 70.6838
65 1.1946 119.4555
80 1.8095 180.9504
100 2.8274 282.7350
125 4.4177 441.7734
150 6.3615 636.1538
200 11.3094 1130.9400
250 17.6709 1767.0938
300 25.4462 2544.6150
350 34.6350 3463.5038
400 45.2376 4523.7600
500 70.6838 7068.3750
600 101.7846 10178.4600
700 138.5402 13854.0150
800 180.9504 18095.0400
900 229.0154 22901.5350
1000 282.7350 28273.5000
Minimum Range Maximum Range
Diameter
Velocity (0.3m/s) Velocity (10m/s)
1100 1026.3281 34210.9350
1200 1221.4152 40713.8400
1400 1662.4818 55416.0600
1500 1908.4613 63615.3750
1600 2171.4048 72380.1600
1800 2748.1842 91606.1400
2000 3392.8200 113094.0000

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Electrical Connection 5. When equipped with waterproof seal cable connector,

Please notice the following suggestions when it must be tightened to ensure that no water seepage
connecting wires: inside the box.
1. In order to ensure interior insulation of sensor 6.In order to protect the operator and maintenance
junction box, in case of the poor insulation caused by personnel from electric shocks and to prevent the
moisture, it is not suggested to connect cable outdoors influence of external noise, the ground should be
in the raining weather. connected to the sign (≤10Ω).
2. When connecting the power cable and signal cable,
both ends of the cable should be wrapped with circular
RS485 1 RS2321 T-/B

lugs.
RS232
2
Modbus GND
RS485 3 RS232 3 T+/A

3. Conduit tube is suggested to use. The conduit tube 4 IouT

IN+
5 PouT

material can use thick and sturdy steel pipe or flexible 6

7
COM
ALMH
8 ALML
metal pipe. empty IN-
21 220V 9 EX1

4. All the power cable and non 4-core 24V DC signal 22 220V
20 PE
10
11
EX2
S1
19 -24V 12 S0
cable must be equipped with metal cable protection 18 +24V 13 S2

tube.
Integrated Type Wire Connection

Terminal Symbol Function

1 T-/B
RS485 Communication Output
2 RS232 GND
RS232 Communication Output (optional)
3 T+/A

4 IOUT 4mA~20mA DC current output

5 POUT 2-way flow pulse output/frequency output

6 COM

7 ALMH Alarm output for Upper Limit of flux

8 ALML Alarm output for Lower Limit of flux

Empty(Null)

9 EX1
Excitation Current
10 EX2

11 S1 Electrode wire

12 S0 Grounding wire

13 S2 Electrode wire

20 PE

21 220V
220V AC power supply access point
22 220V

19 -24V
24V DC power supply access point
18 +24V

IN+
Short Circuit When lugs is connected to (IN+), the flux output is positive; when lugs is con-
lugs IN- nected to (IN-), the flux output is negative.

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F2-24VDC
F1-24VDC
F2-220V

NTC-24V

NTC-24V

Pcom
Tcom
RS232GND

SGND
SIG2
SIG1
T+/A

DS2
Pout
Tout

DS1
EX1
EX2
T-/B

HA
LA
IN-

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
91 0111 21314

J01

shielded
shielded

network
network
220V 220V +24V -24V IN+

Separated Type Wire Connection

Terminal Symbol Function

1 T-/A
RS485 Communication Output
2 RS232 GND
RS232 Communication Output(optional)
3 T+/B

4 Iout 4mA~20mA DC Current output

Active output;
5 Icom Current output If it is passive output,
Please pull out the lug.
6 Pout 2-way flow pulse output/frequency output

7 Pcom Pulse output

8 HA Alarm output for Upper Limit of flux

9 LA Alarm output for Lower Limit of flux

10 EX1
Excitation Current
11 EX2

Shielding Network DS1

12 SIG1 Electrode wire

13 SGND Grounding wire

14 SIG2 Electrode wire

Shielding network DS2

220V
220V AC power supply access point
220V

-24V
24V DC power supply access point
+24V

IN+ When lugs is connected to (IN +) , the flux output is positive; when lugs is con-
Short Circuit lugs
IN- nected to (IN-) , the flux output is negative.

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Flowmeter Model Instruction

Name Specification Code Instruction
Instrument Type MFE600 Electromagnetic Flowmeter
Measurement Pipe Diameter XXX For Example: 100 represents DN100
Electrode Type 1 Standard Mount (required)
0 SS316L
1 Platinum Pt
2 Hastelloy B (HB)
Electrode Material
3 Tantalum (Ta)
4 Titanium (Ti)
5 Hastelloy C (HC)
3 Neoprene
4 Polyurethane Rubber
Lining Material
5 F4(PTFE) Polyfluoroethylene F4
6 F46(FEP) Polyperfluorethylene-propylene F46
4.0 DN 10 ~ 80
1.6 DN 100 ~ 150
Rated Pressure(MPa)
1.0 DN 200 ~ 1000
0.6 DN 1100 ~ 2000
E < 60℃
Media Working Temp.
H < 120℃
Ground 1 Built-in Grounding Electrode
0 IP65
Protection
1 IP68
0 Integrated
Converter Type
1 Separated
Analog Signal 0 4mA~20mA DC ( with pulse/frequency)
0 No digital signal
1 RS-485 (ModBus protocol)
Digital Signal
2 RS232
3 Others (customized)
0 Carbon Steel
Housing Material
1 Stainless Steel
0 Carbon Steel
Flange Material
1 Stainless Steel
0 Without
Companion Flange 1 With (Carbon Steel)
2 With (Stainless Steel)
0 220V AC
Power Supply 1 24V DC
2 Battery supply
Instrument Range （XXX） For example: (200)means 20mA corresponds to the maximum flux 200m3/h.

Version Code Example: MFE600-200-103- internal grounding electrode, temperature <60 ℃ ; IP65
1.0E1-0001-0010 (max) protection, integrated, with 4mA~20mA DC(frequency
Explanation: MFE600 Electromagnetic flowmeter; or pulse output) and RS485 digital signal; carbon steel
DN200 diameter; with fixed stainless steel electrodes housing and flange, with companion mounting flange
and Neoprene lining; with rated pressure of 1.0MPa and (including bolts and nuts), 220VAC power supply.

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Electromagnetic Flowmeter Outline Construction
Instrument Outline Dimension (mm) Flange Connection Dimension (mm)
Diameter(DN) RatedPressure(MPa) Weight(kg)
a Bf c D D0 n×A
10 150 322 82 90 60 4-Φ14 7
15 150 322 82 95 65 4-Φ14 8
20 150 322 78 105 75 4-Φ14 8
25 150 312 78 115 85 4-Φ14 8
32 4.0 150 327 74 135 100 4-Φ18 9
40 150 335 74 145 110 4-Φ18 11
50 200 354 86 160 125 4-Φ18 12
65 200 366 92 180 145 8-Φ18 14
80 200 385 92 195 160 8-Φ18 15
100 250 406 114 215 180 8-Φ18 18
125 1.6 250 436 114 245 210 8-Φ18 20
150 300 465 136 280 240 8-Φ23 24
200 350 518 156 335 295 8-Φ23 44
250 400 570 202 390 350 12-Φ23 54
300 500 620 230 440 400 12-Φ23 76
350 500 675 278 500 460 16-Φ23 79
400 600 733 320 565 515 16-Φ23 100
450 600 782 374 615 565 20-Φ25 130
1.0
500 600 835 388 670 620 20-Φ25 140
600 600 940 408 780 725 20-Φ30 205
700 700 1048 520 895 840 24-Φ30 305
800 800 1160 580 1010 950 24-Φ34 415
900 900 1260 660 1110 1050 28-Φ34 505
1000 1000 1370 720 1220 1160 28-Φ34 635
1200 1200 1585 1130 1405 1340 32-Φ34 725
1400 1400 1810 1260 1630 1560 36-Φ36 1185
1600 0.6 1600 2040 1450 1830 1760 40-Φ36 1505
1800 1800 2250 1640 2045 1970 44-Φ39 2035
2000 2000 2460 1820 2265 2180 48-Φ42 2555

The model selection of the electromagnetic flowmeter

is preferably performed by a technician who is familiar
with on-site technological conditions. The technician shall
select proper diameter, lining material and electrode and
so on according to the measurable range table in the type
selection material, and the selection preferably confirmed
by an end user who is familiar with the on-site technological
conditions.

e e

DN10-25 DN32-2000

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Select flowmeter type Flowmeter Diameter, Velocity and Flow Relation Graph
Integrated and Separated type
Both the integrated type and separated type have their
own advantages, and basic principles for selection are as
follows:
The separated type is generally used in situations
inconvenient for on-site maintenance and numerical
reading when commissioning is difficult or the flow meter
is often immersed in water and with other functions. It
is also used in poor application situations, such as high
temperature fluid, a position with vibration source and
explosive environment. In most cases, both the integrated
and separated type can meet usage requirements.
The Sensor Diameter and the Process Pipe Diameter
Connected
Generally, for the sake of easy installation, please do
not select reducing pipe, provided that the flux used in
the flowmeter pipe shall be within the range of 0.3m/s ~
10m/s. This kind of selection is usually applicable to a
newly-designed project for which not only current working
conditions are considered when choosing a velocity, but
also a situation of running at full load of the device in the
future shall be considered. For the relationships among
the flux, velocity and diameter, see curve graph, however,
sometimes we also choose a sensor with a different
diameter with the connected pipelinediameter, for example:
1. The velocity in the pipeline is low and the process flux
is stable. In order to meet the demand of the instrument
for flux range and improve local velocity of the flowmeter,
select a sensor with smaller diameter than the technological
pipeline and additionally connect a reducing pipe at front
and rear part of the sensor.
2. In terms of large diameter electromagnetic flowmeter,
the larger the diameter is, the higher the price will be. As
for the situations with low velocity in the pipeline and stable
technological parameter, small diameter flowmeter can
be chosen. This not only runs the flowmeter under good
working state, but also reduces investment cost.

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Straight Pipeline Length Notes for Installing a Reducing Pipe

In order to ensure upstream pipe condition required additionally
for achieveing high measurement accuracy of For not mapping distribution of flux field after installing
electromagnetic flowmeter, pipeline conditions as shown the reducing pipe and not influencing precision of the
in following are recommended according to standards electromagnetic flowmeter, the reducing pipe can be
above and measured data of pipeline condition. regarded as a part of the straight pipe segment. The
central core angle α of the reducing pipe shall be no
more than 150 degree, and the smaller, the better.
The installation of a reducing pipe will cause pressure
loss
The total pressure loss consists of three parts:
1. Pressure loss in reducing pipe ΔP1 = ρ / 2ξ1V22
2. Pressure loss in increasing pipe ΔP3 = ρ / 2ξ3V22
3. Pressure loss in sensor measuring pipe ΔP2 = ρ /
2ξ3V22
The total pressure loss: ΔP = 0.01 (ΔP1 + ΔP2 + ΔP3)
(mbar)
Note: ρ is the medium density, the unit is kg / m³
ξ1, ξ3 are respectively coefficient related with the
Reynolds number of reducing pipe and increasing pipe;
ξ2 = 0.02 is coefficient of sensor measuring pipe;
V1, V2 are respectively velocities in the technological
pipeline and sensor measuring pipe, in unit of m/s;

a/2 a/2

V1 V2
d1 d1
d2

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d1/d2 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
ξ1 0.018 0.023 0.0255 0.028 0.03 0.0308 0.0315 0.0323 0.0332
ξ3 0.01 0.02 0.07 0.15 0.26 0.43 0.64 0.9 1.25

d3 0.5
d3
a/2 a/2
0.08 d1 V1 V2 0.4 V2 V1
d2 d2 d1 24°

4°
0.3 20°
0.06

6° 16°
0.2
12°
ξ1 8°
4-8°
0.02 0.1
10°

0
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
d1d2 d1d2

Reducing pipe Increasing pipe

Installation Direction
When installing the electromagnetic flowmeter, in general, Electromagnetic flowmeter must work in full pipe conditions,
the axis of the electrodes shall be approximately level that is to say, the flowmeter cannot work normally in
in horizontal installation. If the axis of the electrodes partially filled pipe or empty pipe conditions.
is perpendicular to the ground, bubbles will be easily The positive direction in which fluid flows is generally in the
collected near the electrodes located on the upper side, same direction as the arrows in the sensors. There must
while the electrode located at lower side and stopping the be enough installation and maintenance space close to the
liquid contacting with the same is covered by slurry. The flowmeter to prevent the flowmeter from being vibrated.
converter shall be installed above the pipeline to prevent During installation of the flowmeter, supports for supporting
water from entering the converter. pipeline shall be provided on the two sides of the flowmeter.
Stress is prevented from being affected because of pipeline
(O) (X)
vibration, impact and shrinkage. For heavily polluted fluid,
a consideration that a flowmeter is installed on the pipeline
should be given.
The positive direction of the liquid flow should be consistent
Slurry Electrode with the general direction of the arrow on the sensor,
Electrode and there must be sufficient space for installation and
maintenance to prevent the flowmeter from vibration.

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FlowmeterPiping Using Cut-off valve and the Bypass valve

Pipeline misalignment or inclination is a reason why the For easy maintenance and zero setting, cut-off valve and
pipeline flanges bounces and breaks. the bypass valve are recommended to use.
1. When flowmeter is installed, pipeline misalignment or Ensure no air bubbles in flowmeter.
inclination, and installation distance deviation between two Pipeline design should ensure that no air bubbles come out
flanges should be corrected first. from the fluid. Generally the flowmeter should be installed
2.Whenflowmeter is installed, generally there are some on the upstream of the valve, because the pressure in the
foreign matters (e.g., welding slag and scraps) within pipeline is reduced under the action of the valve, thereby
pipeline path. Prior to installing the flowmeter, these producing bubble.
impurities should be washed away.

Fluid Conductivity

Pipe inclination Pipe misalignment

The electromagnetic flowmeter cannot be installed in

the pipeline where the fluid conductivity is very uneven. Selection of the electrode material
The electrode material should be selected according to the
Especially, when chemicals are injected from the upstream
corrosivity of measured medium, and selected by the users
of the instrument, it is easily to cause unevenness of
who are familiar with the on-site conditions. In general, the
conductivity, thereby seriously interfering the measurement
corrosion resistance of electrode material is higher than
of flowmeter. In this case, we recommend that chemicals
that of pipeline material by one grade. For ordinary media,
should be injected from the downstream of the instrument.
please consult related anti-corrosion manuals. For media
If chemicals must be injected from the upstream of the
having complex components such as mixed acid, coupon
instrument, a straight pipe segment which is long enough
tests should be done.
must be installed to ensure that fluids are mixed well.

Fluid Sealant
Please note below points during usage of fluid sealant:
Do not let it cover the surface of the electrode and
the grounding ring, because this will influence the
measurement of flux.

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Electrode Material Properties (for reference only)

Electrode Material Material Measured Performance（for reference only） Corrosion Resistance

Domestic water, industrial water, raw wells water, urban sewage,

316L
weak corrosive acid, alkali, salt solution

Hydrochloric acid (concentration <10%) and other non-oxidizing acid

Sodium hydroxide (concentration <50%), Ammonium hydroxide
Hastelloy B（HB） not applicable for Nitric acid
alkaline solution on all concentration level;
Phosphoric acid, organic acid

Mixed acid such as chromic acid and sulfuric acid solution not applicable for Hydrochloric
Hastelloy C（HC）
Oxidizing salts such as: Fe ++++, Cu ++, seawater acid

Salts, such as:

Not applicable for hydrochloric
(1) chloride (oxide / magnesium / aluminum / calcium / ammonium /
acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric
Titanium iron, etc.)
acid, hydrofluoric acid and
(2) the sodium salt, potassium salt, ammonium salt and sodium
other reducing acids
hypochlorite salts, as well as potassium hydroxide, ammonium
hydroxide, barium hydroxide caustic soda solutions with sea water
concentration <50%

Hydrochloric acid (concentration <40%), dilute sulfuric acid and

concentrated sulfuric acid (not including oleum) chlorine dioxide, Not applicable for alkalo and
Tantalum ferric chloride, hypochloriteacid, sodium hudroxide, lead acetate hydrofluoric acid
Nitric acid (including fuming nitric acid) and other oxidizing acid,
aqua regia at temperature below 80℃

Not applicable for aqua regia,

Platinum Almost all of the acid, alkali, salt solution (including fuming sulfuric
ammonium salt
acid, fuming nitric acid)

Not applicable for inorganic

Tungsten Carbide Pulp, sewage, solid particles with anti-interference property
acids, organic acids, chlorides

Ground ring materials selection

Ground ring material can be the same as the electrode
material. Generally material with the same corrosion
resistance as the pipeline material is optional.

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Ground ring materials selection air tightness. Disadvantages includes: poor moisture
Lining materials should be chose according to type and resistance, low water resistance and alkali resistance,
temperature of measured fluid. PFA is a kind of fluorinated poor solvent resistance. It applies to places requiring high
plastic, with good corrosion resistance to strong acid abrasive resistance, high strength and oil resistance.
and alkali. It can withstand high temperature, with no Neoprene Advantage
deformation and reduction in insulation resistance at high 10. Good adhesion, softness and abrasion resistance,
temperature. 99.9% high-purity alumina is used for making good water resistance, ageing resistance and other
ceramic lining fabrication so that the instrumentation can characteristics. In contrast, it has poor oil resistance, and
measure the flux with high precision. In comparison with is prone to ageing corrosion in environment with mixed oil
traditional high polymer material, ceramics cannot create and gas.
high temperature, high pressure deformation, and have
good wear resistance.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Advantages
1. High temperature resistance - working temperature is up
to 120℃ .
2. Low temperature resistance - good mechanical
toughness; even if the temperature drops to -20℃ , it still
can maintain 5% elongation.
3. Corrosion resistance - for many chemicals and solvents,
it presents inertness and is resistant to strong acid, strong
alkali, water and various organic solvent.
4. Weather resistance - boasting the best aging lifetime of
plastics
5. High lubrication - boasting the lowest coefficient of
friction in solid materials.
6. Non-adhesion -boasting the lowest surface tension in
solid materials and not adhering to any substances.
7. Non-hazardous - with physiological inertness and can be
implanted in human bodies for a long term as blood vessel
prosthesis and visceral organ, with no adverse reactions.
F46 Advantages
8. F46 has the same excellent corrosion resistance like
PTFE, but has higher temperature resistance than PTFE,
up to 140℃ . It can be used for sanitary products and jetted
molding, and is easier to be processed.
Polyurethane rubber Advantage
9. Code (UR), is the polymerization of polyester (or
polyether) with disocyanate compound. Performance: it is
a rubber with the highest abrasive resistance. Advantages
includes: high strength and elasticity, good oil resistance,
good ozone resistance, aging resistance, and good

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Main performance and application range (for reference only) of Electromagnetic flowmeter liner
Lining Measurable medium
Performance Application range Notice
Material examples

1. Excellent chemical stability,

but chlorine and sodium at 1. It does not apply
molten state may be corrosive to chlorine trifluoride,
to such materil. 1. Flow meter long-term use liquid fluorine at high
2, Resistant to hydrochloric temperature is -10℃ ~120℃ . flow rates.
acid, sulfuric acid, and 2. It can be used to measure 1, Hydrochloric acid, 2. Generally not used
aqua regia, and the organic most acids, alkalis, strong sulfuric acid, aqua regia. for measuring the
PTFE
solvents does not resistant to oxidizing agents and other 2, Most other acids, electrolyte, such as
（F4）
it. corrosive media, but not suitable alkalis and oxidizing NaCl solution flowing
3. Low abrasive resistance for KOH, nitric acid, hydrofluoric agents. out of the electrolytic
and poor adhesion acid and the like. 3. Sanitary cell.
performance. media. 3. Not suitable for
4. Excellent electrical medias with solid
insulation properties, but poor particles.
resistance to corona.

1. It has same chemical

stability, electrical insulation, 1. It does not apply to
lubrication, non-stick feature 1. The Flow meter long-term use the molten alkali metal,
1. Hydrochloric acid,
and incombustibility as that of temperature is -40℃ ~80℃ . fuming nitric acid,
sulfuric acid, aqua regia.
PTFE (F4), but FEP material 2. It can be used to measure chlorine trifluoride and
2. Most other acids,
strength, aging resistance, most strong acids, alkalis, strong the like.
FEP alkalis and oxidizing
heat resistance and low oxidizing agents and other 2. It is generally not
（F46） agents.
temperature toughness is corrosive media, but not suitable used for measuring
3. Medium containing
better than PTFE's . for KOH, nitric acid, hydrofluoric the electrolyte, such as
small amount of tiny
2. Good adhesion to metal acid and the like. 3. Sanitary NaCl solution flowing
particles .
and better wear resistance Medias. out from the electrolytic
than PTFE's. cell.
3. High tear resistance.

1. It closes to FEP (F46) in

chemical stability, electrical
insulation, lubrication, Non-
stick performance and
incombustibility, but PFA
material strength, aging 1. The Flow meter long-term use 1. Hydrochloric acid,
resistance, heat resistance temperature is -40℃ ~160℃ . sulfuric acid, aqua regia.
1. PFA is as similar
and low temperature 2. It can be used to measure 2. Most other acids,
chemical properties as
toughness is better than most acids, alkalis, strong alkalis and oxidizing
PTFE.
PFA PTFE, FEP. oxidizing agents and other agents.
2. Usually not used to
2. Excellent adhesion to corrosive media, but not suitable 3. Media with a small
measure the mud, coal
metals and better wear for KOH, nitric acid, hydrofluoric amount of fine particles.
slurry, pulp.
resistance than that of PTFE, acid and the like. 3. Sanitary 4. Beer, saponification
FEP. medias. liquid gas.
3. Low smoke, flame
retardant, high temperature
resistance, two times high-
temperature mechanical
strength than PTFE’s.

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1. It has excellent wear 1. General long-term use

resistance, good oil temperature is -10℃ ~60℃ .
1. Neutral wear strength 1. The fluid temperature
resistance. 2, Good wear resistance,
pulp, coal slurry, mud. ranges from 0℃ ~40℃ .
Urethane 2. It has high strength, good suitable for liquid containing
2. Domestic water, 2. Generally not used
Rubber tear resistance, but poor acid solid particles.
industrial water, sewage, to measure medium of
and impact resistance. 3. Cannot be used to
water. mixed organic solvent.
3. Poor heat resistance, measure water containing
generally 60℃ . organic solvent.

1. It has good flexibility and

tear resistance, certain oil
resistance.
2. Poor aging resistance, 1. Long-term use
brittleness temperature is at temperature is -10℃ ~80℃ . 1. It cannot be used to
-28℃ . 2. As it contains antioxidant measure food.
Neoprene 3. The wear resistance D, it is a little polluting. 1. Regular water, sewage. 2. It does not apply
Rubber is worse than that of 3. Generally suitable for low 2. slurries，Pulp. to the measurement
polyurethane rubber. concentration of acid, alkali, of acid, alkali, strong
4. It can bear the corrosion of salt medium and sewage oxidizing medium.
general low concentration of measurement.
acid, alkali, salt medium, but
is not resistant to the oxidizing
medium corrosion.

1. High strength, no
1. It does not apply
deformation at high temp. and
to hydrofluoric acid,
pressure. 1. The slurry containing
nitric acid, aqua
2. It has the unique platinum - 1. Suitable for high hard solids, corrosive
regia, NaOH, 70%
alumina cermet electrode. temperature and pressure fluids, viscous fluids,
concentration sulfuric
3. It has a good anti-mud fluid, viscous fluid, corrosive high temperature high
Ceramics acid.
noise performance, suitable fluids. pressure fluid.
2. It can not be used
for permeable fluid. 2. Permeable fluids, slurries 2. Chromium sulfate, 25%
for measurement of
4. Good wear resistance, containing solid particles. sodium hypochlorite, nitric
copper sulfate, sodium
and the wear resistance is acid and the like.
salts and other salts
10 times that of polyurethane
materials.
rubber.

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Protection Level Selection

According to GB4208-84, the International Electrotechnical
Commission IEC standards (IEC529-76) on enclosure
protection class: IP65 (protection against water jets), that
is, water projected by a nozzle (water pressure 30kPa
(0.3bar), water volume 12.5L/min, 3m distance) against
enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
IP67 (protection against immersion in a short time), that is,
ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible
when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined
conditions of pressure and time (at least 150cm in water,
submersion of 30min.). IP68 (protection against immersion
in long time), that is, submersion in the water for long time
use. The maximum depth of submersion shall be agreed Noise Suppression
by manufacturer and user. Do not install Electromagnetic Flowmeter near motors,
Protection Selection should be defined according to transformers or power device which is easy to cause
the above requirements and actual working conditions induction interference.
of instrument. If the meter is below ground, and often
immersed in water, IP68 shall be selected; if the meter is
installed on the ground, and not in humid environment,
IP65 is ok.

Sensor Grounding
Since the voltage of inductive signal of electromagnetic
flowmeter is small, it is easily affected by noise. Its
reference potential must be the same to the measured
liquid potential. Therefore, the reference potential of the
sensor (terminal potential), the reference potential of
converters and amplifiers are also the same to measured
liquid potential, and the liquid potential have to be the same
as the ground potential. The electromagnetic flowmeter is
equipped with a ground loop, which is for establishing a
liquid ground via contact with liquid, and for protecting lining
meanwhile.
The instrument grounding is shown as below:

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