FLUXUS® F

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Non-Intrusive Liquid Flow Measurement

Industries:
Chemical
Petrochemical
Oil Exploration & Production
Pharmaceutical
Semiconductor
Food and Beverage
Water and Wastewater
Power Generation
Facilities Management
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External Measurement
of Internal Flow

FLEXIM
when measuring matters
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 FLUXUS® is ...
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WaveInjector® extreme temperature measurement solution

FLUXUS® measures flow non-intrusively using ultrasonic technology. The
ultrasonic transducers are simply clamped on to the outside of the pipe and
are never in contact with the liquid – pipe work is not necessary.

Our non-intrusive clamp-on technology provides maximum flexibility and the

sophisticated electronics of FLUXUS® ensure the highest possible accuracy
and reliability. The measuring system, consisting of the transmitter, the trans-
ducers and the PERMALOK mounting fixture, can be optimally configured to
meet your individual requirements.

(-300°F to 750°F and beyond)

The FLUXUS® flowmeter series comprises a broad variety of transmitters and
transducers: from basic models for standard applications up to robust mea-
surement solutions for offshore use or for hazardous area metering locations.

Our Tradition is Innovation Intelligent Signal Processing

Ever since its inception, FLEXIM has FLUXUS® instruments feature an ex-
been among the pioneers in the field ceptionally robust dual-μP technology
FLUXUS ® F808 - FM Class I Div I Approved
of ultrasonic flow measurement. Each core together with the latest digital
FLUXUS® embodies the wealth of ex- signal processing. They produce sta-
pertise and the application experience ble and reliable results even under the
of our engineers. most difficult application conditions.
FLEXIM rises to meet the challenges The FLUXUS® measurement algo-
where others have already failed. Put rithms automatically adapt to varying
FLEXIM’s experience and expertise to application conditions. Its very high
work for you. Submit your application measurement rate of up to 1000 mea-
to us and we will find the ideal solution! surements per second allows for a real
time statistical analysis. All this makes
the FLUXUS® unsurpassed in perfor-
mance and one of the most advanced
ultrasonic flow meters available on the
market today.

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 Flexible.
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From 1/4 inch tubing to 20 feet Up to 750 ° F and beyond

penstocks
FLEXIM’s non-intrusive ultrasonic tech- Standard transducers may be used for
nology handles an unmatched range of media temperatures up to 265 ° F, the
applications. FLUXUS® offers accurate temperature range of the high temp.
and reliable measurements from the versions extends this up to 390 ° F. The
smallest pipes (e.g. 1/4 inch tubing patented WaveInjector® system further
in paint finishing systems) up to very extends the measurement range of
large pen-stocks (e.g. flow measure- FLEXIM’s standard transducers from
ments in hydroelectric plants). cryogenic temperatures as low as
-300 ° F up to 750 ° F and beyond.

For virtually every liquid and ... even in hazardous area

pipe material locations
Measurement is possible on just about Transducers and transmitters are avail-
every liquid medium and pipe material, able in FM certified versions.
regardless of sonic conductivity. Steel,
iron or plastic pipes; sludge, sand,
acids or tar: FLUXUS® is up to the task!

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 Non-intrusive.
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The advantages of the non-intrusive measurement are obvious: since the

ultrasonic transducers are simply attached to the outside of the pipe, the
measuring equipment is not subject to wear and tear by the media and does
not cause pressure loss.

PermaRail mounting solution

Measurements at maximum operating pressures can be carried out easily
with no additional costs. No pipe work is required when setting up the measu-
ring point and, as a result, the operation is not interrupted.

100% plant availability 100% pressure-resistant 

pp Simple attachment of the PermaLok pp No pressure limit 
transducer system on the outside of pp Effortless measurement even at 
the pipe maximum operating pressures 
pp Installation is possible during pp No extra charge for high
normal ongoing operation without pressure ranges 
process downtime
pp Zero point stability and measure-
100% resistant to media ment readings are not affected
by static pressure changes 
pp No contact with media, therefore
no chemical attack 100% secure 
Stainless PermaLok mounting solution

pp No need to use expensive special pp No blockage of small bores or 

materials impulse piping 

100% wear-free pp Unaffected by pulsations,

vibrations, speed peaks, swirling or
pp No wear and tear by abrasive media
cross flows 
pp Long-term stable, maintenance-free
operation due to permanent 100% robust 
coupling pads pp Resistant to pressure surges, solids
or bubbles in the medium
100% leak-proof
pp No more grease - solid couplant Pad
pp No additional risk of leakage
4 by the measuring equipment
100% economical 
pp No pressure loss, thus low 
  operating costs 
pp Cost-effective installation 
pp Installation without welding or other
  mechanical work on the pipe 
pp No extra charge for large
  pipe diameters 

100% progressive 
pp Precise, hysteresis-free, 
bi-directional flow measurement 
with large dynamic range (turndown) 
pp Long-term stability, drift-free
measurement results 
pp High measuring rate 
pp Quick response time  Expansion & Contraction of Non Metalic Pipes
pp Measurement of even minute flows  easily accommodated by FLEXIM‘s FlexSprings Mounting Design
pp High sensitivity to low flows

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 User-Friendly.
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“Plug & Play” calibrated transducers

Each pair of transducers undergoes a rigorous calibration at the factory
and is shipped with NIST traceable calibration documentation. All calibrati-
on data (including the transducer identification and parameters) is stored in
a transducer-resident non-volatile memory. It is automatically transferred
to the transmitter upon connection. Consequently, programming errors are
eliminated and there is never a need for zero adjustment or calibration.

Guaranteed to be user friendly

No elaborate instructions are required to use FLUXUS®‘s intuitively structured
menus. Pipe and material parameters are easily found in the internal liquid
media and pipe materials database. Measurement is activated with just a few
key strokes. Our explosion proof instruments can be operated without ha-
ving to open the housing and without requiring any additional programming
devices.

A “Straight-Shot” from the pipe

to the PC
FluxDiag connects FLUXUS® to any PC.
This software package with a graphi-
cal user interface takes care of the data
exchange between the transmitter and
the computer. With FluxDiag, you can
readily transfer your measurement data
from the flowmeter to a PC, analyze
and visualize the measuring results and
manage the data files directly or easily
export them to an external data manage-
ment program for analysis.

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General Technical Data

Measuring principle: Transit time difference correlation principle

Quantities of measurement: Volume flow, mass flow, flow velocity,

thermal energy flow
(when temperature inputs are installed)

Flow velocity: 0.03 to 82 ft/s

Repeatability: 0.15% of reading ± 0.03 ft/s

Calibrated transducer accuracy:

- with 5 point wet flow calibration (NIST traceable): ± 1 % of reading ± 0.03 ft/s
- with field calibration**: ± 0.5 % of reading ± 0.03 ft/s
Gaseous and solid content: < 10 %

* for measurement acc. to transit time difference principle, under reference conditions and at v > 0.15ft/s
** reference uncertainty < 0.2 %

Measuring principle
The Transit Time Difference Correlation Principle makes
use of the fact that the time-of-flight of an ultrasonic signal
is affected by the flow velocity of the carrier medium. Like
a swimmer working his way across a flowing river, an ul-
trasonic signal travels slower upstream than downstream.
Our instruments work according to this transit-time prin-
ciple: an ultrasonic pulse is sent downstream through the
medium, another pulse is sent upstream. By measuring
the transit time difference, the average flow velocity can be
determined. The volume flow can then be calculated out of
the flow velocity and the pipe’s dimensional parameters.
The acoustic measuring method works without inertia
and is independent of the flow direction. As a result,
FLUXUS® measures the flow bidirectionally with excellent
measurement rangeability.

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 Industry Hardened.
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The Transducer System

“Fit for the Purpose“ Construction

All FLEXIM clamp-on transducers are watertight and suitable for use in harsh
industrial environments. The robust stainless steel construction and the rugged
integrated stainless steel cables guarantee reliable measurement results over
long periods of extensive use. Almost all transducer types are available for use in
hazardous areas and IP68 / NEMA 6P submersible applications.

Robust transducer mounting PermaStrap: Direct Strap mounting

fixtures affords the most economical mounting
solution. Used with the coupling pads
For permanent installation in industrial the simple strap band is an effective
environments, three specific mounting mounting solution.
options are available. All are construc-
PermaRail Track: Designed to keep a
ted out of stainless steel and are especi-
constant pressure of the transducer on
ally corrosion resistant. The transducer
the pipe. Good selection for a range of
distance can be set easily and precisely.
applications like pipes with tempera-
Maintenance requirements are elimina-
ture fluctuations, and high vibrations.
ted due to permanent contact to the pipe
wall with coupling pads. Even in the event PermaLok Track: Optimum protection
of strong temperature fluctuations, a for harsh environments. The rugged
continuous, stable contact pressure Stainless Steel enclosure fully gaske-
between the transducers and the pipe ted protects the transducer from water,
is ensured, allowing for optimal signal dirt and harsh elements that can create
transmission through the pipe wall. a need for maintenance.
FLEXIM also offers a completely metal
-free transducer and mounting fixture
solution for the semiconductor industry
measuring flow rates within flexible tu-
bes in clean room environments.

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General Technical Data of the Transducers

Operating temperature, standard transducers: -40 ° F to +265 ° F

Operating temperature,
extended temperature transducers: -20° F to +390 ° F

Operating temperature with WaveInjector®: from -300 ° F up to +750 ° F and beyond

Protection degree: IP65, IP67 or IP68 depending on type (EN 60529)

NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P
Material: Stainless steel or PEEK with stainless steel
protective cap (stainless steel SS316 optional)
Hazardous area classification: FM Class I, Div. 1 / 2 and ATEX (IECEx) Zone 1 & 2 types
available (FMUS and FMC and GOST)

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 Portable, quick and reliable.
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FLUXUS® F401 and F60X

Unmatched in performance, FLEXIM‘s portable flow meters

are the ideal tool for support in service and maintenance
activities for the control and check of existing meters, their
temporary replacement, or at measurement points not co-
vered by permanent meters. The wide pipe diameter ran-
ge of each transducer type is one of their greatest assets:
two pairs of transducers sufficiently cover the most common
pipe diameter ranges.

In addition, the optional thermal energy measurement

capability makes it possible to carry out a complete analysis
of thermal energy usage in any facility.

With their sturdy and rugged design, they are the measu-
rement system of choice in harsh environment including
hazardous areas.

FLUXUS ® F401

Applications FLUXUS® F401 Applications FLUXUS® F60X

The FLUXUS® F401 is FLEXIM‘s dedicated one channel flow Chemical industry
meter for water applications and is designed for long term pp Flow measurement of any inorganic and organic
stable and accurate measurements in remote areas outdoors liquid media (incl. highly corrosive and toxic media)
(transducers with IP68 / NEMA 6P protection degree). - even in hazardous areas (ATEX (IECEx) Zone 2, FM
Class I, Div, 2 approved)
Water and wastewater industry pp Portable flow control at plant start-ups, inspection
pp Clean measurement process for of facilities and process optimization
drinking water systems pp Measurement of thermal energy quantities for
pp Leak detection energy efficiency audits
pp Water loss balancing Oil & Gas
pp Verification of sewage lift station pp Flow measurement during exploration &
performance production
pp Temporary monitoring of distribution pp Measurement of hydrocarbon product flows
and collection systems within terminals (storage and allocation)
pp Verification of pump and valve pp Measurement within refinieries and petrochemical
performance industries (up to +750 °F in hazardous areas)

Power industry
pp Measurement of boiler feed water flows
pp Monitoring of cooling circuits

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 FLUXUS ® F601/F608

F401 / F60X: The Portable All-Round Meters

Facility management (HVAC) Operating temperature: Transmitters: -14 ° F to +(120) 140° F
pp Optimization of heating and Transducers F60X: -40 °F to +265 °F (-300 °F to 750°F)
air conditioning systems in
Transducers F401: - 40F to +210 °F
large building complexes
pp Pump control, preventative Protection degree F60X: IP65 / NEMA 4
maintenance and checks Protection degree F401: IP67 /NEMA 6
pp Optimization of energy efficiency  Hazardous Area ATEX (IECEx) Zone 2, FM Class I, Div. 2
pp Detection of fouling processes in Classification (F608): (Transducers: ATEX (IECEx) Zone 1
heat exchangers and 2, FM Class I, Div. 2)
pp Short-term replacement of insert Battery life F60X: >17 hours
energy meters in case of failures
Battery life F401: >24 hours, with external battery >1 week
Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical Inputs and outputs:
and Semiconductor industry F401: Only Outputs: 1 x current, 1 x binary
pp Non-invasive measurement of ultra
pure fluids, even in PVC, PFA Variants F60X Inputs (Energy variant only): 2 x Pt 100/1000
and glass pipes Standard and Energy: Outputs: 2 x current, 2 x binary
Double Energy Inputs: 4 x Pt 100/1000;
(only F601): Outputs: 2 x current, 2 x binary
Multifunctional Inputs: 2 x Pt 100/1000, 2 x current;
(only F601): Outputs: 4 x current, 2 x binary

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 Permanently installed,
freely configurable.
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FLUXUS® ADM 5X07 and F70X

With the FLUXUS® ADM 5X07 and F70X series, FLEXIM offers
ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters for permanent measuring
points. The F70X family is expressly designed towards metering
applications in industrial environments, measuring virtually any
liquid media in any environment and temperature range - even
in harsh corrosive atmospheres from as low as -310 °F up to
+750 °F and beyond. Additionally, as an Energy version it can
also measure thermal energy / BTU quantities in heating /
chiller plants and heat exchangers within the real estate sector
or any other industry. FLUXUS ® ADM 5107

The ADM 5X07 meter is specifically engineered for the measure-

ment of water flow rates only and thus the ideal measurement
solution for water supply networks, the building automation
sector and manufacturing industries. FLUXUS ® F704.316SE

Applications FLUXUS® ADM 5X07 Applications FLUXUS® F70X

Municipial water supply Chemical industry

pp Flow measurement on small to pp Measurement of corrosive or toxic media
large diameter pipes such as acids and caustics
pp Consumption and distribution pp Measurement of non-conductive media,
analysis e.g. hydrocarbon based products
pp Leakage analysis pp Measurement of highly viscous media
pp Measurement of media containing
Building automation fibers or solid particles
pp Hygienic, contact-free measurement at pp Measurement of liquid media at
water carrying pipes - even at very low extreme temperatures
flow velocities with no potential for (from -310 °F to +750° F and beyond)
leaks pp Measurement on any pipe - even PVC or
FRP pipes and tubes
Semiconductor industry
pp Non-invasive measurement of ultra pure Oil and Gas
fluids, even in PVC, PFA and glass pipes pp Measurement of all hydrocarbon
(metal-free transducers and mounting liquids (up to +750°F)
fixture available) pp Measurement on high pressure
systems
pp Measurement of highly viscose and
abrasive media
pp Measurement of injection media
and additives
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 FLUXUS ® F704

ADM 5X07 and F70X: The Multi-Functional Meters

Petrochemical industry
Operating temperature:
pp Measurement of basic materials
as well as intermediate and Transmitters: -4 ° F (-40 ° F ) to +140 ° F
final products Transducers: from -300 ° F to +750 ° F and beyond
pp Measurement at high temperatures, for Flow channels: 1 or 2
example tar, bitumen, quench liquids
Protection degree: F70X: NEMA 4X
Power plants (F704.316SE: FM Class I, Div. 2 approved)
pp Measurements of cooling water, ADM 5X07: NEMA 4X
boiler feed water, condensate and
heat circuits Outputs: A variety of combinations are
available from the following:
Water and wastewater industry
current (0/4 mA ... 20 mA), voltage,
pp Flow measurement on large diameter
pipes (influent, effluent, sludges) frequency, pulse, alarm
pp Consumption and distribution analysis Inputs: Maximum 4. Available are:
measurements (ADM 5X07: none) Temperature (Pt 100/1000 4-wire),
pp Measurement of underground
current, voltage
or underwater pipes
(transducers are buried)
Communication: HART, Modbus, BACnet
pp Chemical media flows
(small pipe and low flows)

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 Experts for Hazardous Areas.
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FLUXUS® F704.316SE
and F808

With the FLUXUS® F704.316SE and F808 FLEXIM offers two FM approved flow
meters for usage in hazardous areas.

The stainless steel (316L / 1.4404) enclosed F704.316SE flow meter is FM

Class I, Div.2 approved, where the FLUXUS® F808, with its hermetically sealed
connections and electronics compartment, is FM Class I, Div.1 approved.

Both meters are highly corrosion resistant and thus also ideally suited for
applications offshore.

As product variant FLUXUS® HPI, the individual hydrocarbon product flo-

wing in the pipe can also clearly be identified. This is especially helpful in
storage terminals when different batches have to be distinguished, or when
water / oil cuts have to be determined in tank dewatering applications.

Applications
Petrochemical industry
pp Measurement of basic materials
as well as intermediate and
final products
pp Measurement of crude oil during
sampling for quality analysis
pp Measurement at
high temperatures (+750 °F),
FLUXUS ® F704.316SE e.g. ADU / VDU outlets, overflash and
sump measurement
pp Measurement of heavy gasoil
(HGO)/heavy vacuum gasoil (HVGO)
pp Measurement at cracker feeders
pp Monitoring the flow of heat
transfer oil
Chemical industry
pp Flow measurement in hazardous areas
pp Flow measurement of inorganic
and organic media (even highly corrosive
and toxic media)
FLUXUS ® F808
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 F704.316 SE and F808 for hazardous areas
Oil extraction
pp Flow measurement of crude and Operating temperature:
water at separator outlets Transmitters: F704.316SE: -40 ° F to +140° F;
pp Measurement at the wellhead F808: -4 ° F to +120 ° F
(up to 10% of gaseous volume) Transducers: from -300 ° F up to +750 ° F and beyond
pp Special low flow measurement
Flow channels: 1 or 2
of wellhead injection media
(e.g. methanol in very small doses) Hazardous Area F704.316SE: FM Class I, Div. 2
pp Flow measurement of injected Classification: F808: FM Class I, Div. 1
water
Inputs A variety of combinations are available from
pp Flow measurement of condensate
(F808 none): the following: current (0/4 mA ... 20 mA),
pp Measurement on high pressure
voltage, frequency, pulse, alarm
systems
Outputs: For F704.316SE: Maximum 4. Available are:
Natural gas extraction and
processing Temperature (Pt 100/1000 4-wire),
current, voltage
pp Measurement of injection media
(monoethylamine, For F808: Current, Binary, Frequency
triethylene glycol, etc...)
Communication: HART, ModBus
pp Measurement of reservoir water
pp Measurement of LNG

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In partnership with you

FLEXIM is an active leader in many The FLEXIM commitment FLEXIM AMERICAS

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metering for more than 20 years. In
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