HPS BRO QSonic Max
HPS BRO QSonic Max
HPS BRO QSonic Max
Sonic
Multi-path ultrasonic gas meter highest industry
®MAX
standard for custody transfer
Brief information
The ultrasonic gas flow meter Q.Sonicmax
is a multipath ultrasonic gas flow meter
utilizing the most accurate acoustic path
configuration available to the market.
Combining the best out of two worlds to maintain the lowest uncertainty with high Main Features
robustness to meet the individual operational demands.
• 8-path, reflective and direct
It is the first 8 path meter combining reflection technology with direct technology. Due technology
to this unique patented path configuration it maintains the lowest uncertainty with the • Sizes 4” to 36”—larger sizes available
most extended diagnostics possibilities. With two swirls paths, double reflection, for upon request (DN 100 to DN 900)
linearity and stability and six direct path for enhanced robustness it offers unequalled • Pressure ratings ANSI class 150 to
flow profile recognition and maintains the lowest uncertainty in all situations. No 1500 PN on request
exclusions from the standard or restricted flow rate to meet OIML accuracy class 0.5. • All-metal-encapsulated intrinsically
The Q.Sonicmax provides additional measurement confidence by offering an internal safe transducers
pressure and temperature sensors for a more accurate calculation of Reynolds • Internal temperature sensor
number and dynamic body correction. This ensures a repeatable and accurate flow • Flow profile detection with swirl and
measurement, even when process conditions vary or differ from calibrated conditions. asymmetry measurement
Encrypted data is managed by the real time operating system (RTOS) philosophy • No moving parts
pioneered by Green Hills Software. Integrity RTOS provides one of the most reliable • No pressure drop
operating platforms in the world delivering piece of mind with the highest security • Bi-directional measurement
level that is currently achievable for a real time operating system. • SonicExplorer PC software for
configuration, diagnostics and
The electronics are located in a flame-proof housing with a separate connection
health monitoring
compartment for field wiring. Thanks to its modular hardware design with a free slot,
the device is also prepared to tackle future requirements. For user operation the • OIML R137-1 2012 accuracy class
0.5 approved
system is equipped with a graphical user interface with touch screen functionality.
• ISO 17089-1:2010 approved
SonicExplorer, a PC based software package, for the operator, service, technician and
• AGA 9 compliant
engineering world is used to configure, diagnose, and monitor the Q.Sonicmax flow
• MID approved.
meter either local or remote.
Options
• VDSL range extender for high-speed
communication (TCP/IP)
• Pressure sensor for Reynolds
corrections
• Retraction tool for transducer
exchange ‘under pressure.’
Applications
• Custody transfer measurement of
natural gas
• Gas exploration, transmission and
distribution.
One of the unique features of Components on the Meter Body The heart of the system is the enCore
SonicExplorer is the “create customer with up to 16 GB of data memory.
service pack”. At the sign of any warning 1 Diagnostic and self-checking functions
or alarm the operator can initiate in conjunction with a flexible, user-
SonicExplorer to immediately collect 2 configurable data archive and an event
a log containing the entire state of list allow a detailed analysis of the
the ultrasonic flow meter including all 3 meter’s performance and the metering
diagnostics, configuration and spectral 4 situation at any time.
noise analysis. The customer service
5
pack is automatically compressed,
and directed to a preselected e-mail
6
recipient for support from Honeywell
Elster or Engineer/Technician of your
1 Signal processing unit (SPU)
choice.
2 Pressure connection point for
external transmitter
Path Configuration 3 Temperature sensor for meter body
temperature
4 Transducer with mounting plate,
prepared for retraction under
pressure
5 Second pressure connection point
6 Optional pressure sensor for
The Q.Sonicmax uses three pairs of geometry correction and line density
direct cross X paths in the same plane estimation (profile correction)
and two swirl double reflection paths
culminating in a sophisticated acoustic Signal Processing Unit (SPU)
imaging and interrogation of the gas Series 6
stream.
The SPU electronic resides in a
flame-proof housing with a separate
Ultrasonic Transducers Model compartment for the terminal
NG connections. The boards are mounted
The transducers are all-metal in a card cage with one free slot for
encapsulated with titanium, which future extensions.
offers a smooth surface to minimize
A colour graphic screen with 7 touch-
contamination. The ultrasonic
sensitive sections allows easy operation
frequency of 200 kHz ensures a good
by using a menu structure to access the
balance between resolution and
data. Thanks to the built-in web server,
attenuation/propagation of the signal.
this can also be done remotely when the
meter is connected to the production
LAN.
SonicExplorer®
Windows-based software package for
the Q.Sonicmax for on-site and remote
use. SonicExplorer is a tool that allows
the health and performance of the
device to be determined in situ so that
informed decisions can be made in
respect of maintenance or other tasks
related to the ultrasonic flow meter.
Function overview:
– Meter data base
– Configuration, setting and
documentation
– Diagnostics
– Health reporting
– Customer service pack
(automated collection of relevant data
for off-site analysis)
8 200 206.50
XS-120 PN 100 193.70 180 27 55 350 3500 130
STD-80 PN 10- 254.50 240 48 65 590 5900 123
10 250 260.40
80-120 PN 100 242.80 230 44 60 540 5400 123
30-60 PN 10- 307.00 295 73 100 860 8600 118
12 300 309.70
60-100 PN 100 295.30 280 66 90 780 7800 118
30-60 PN 10- 336.50 325 85 120 1000 10000 118
14 350 341.40
60-100 PN 100 325.40 305 75 105 900 9000 120
30-60 PN 10- 387.30 370 115 115 1300 13000 113
16 400 392.20
60-100 PN 100 373.00 350 100 100 1150 11500 115
PN 10- Max. 437.90 165 165 1800 18000 109
18 450 STD 120 442.80
PN 40 Min. 387.10 120 120 1350 13500 113
PN 10- Max. 488.90 200 200 2100 21000 105
20 500 STD 120 493.80
PN 100 Min. 431.80 160 160 1600 16000 100
PN 10- Max. 590.90 295 295 3000 30000 102
24 600 STD 100 594.00
PN 63 Min. 532.22 240 240 2400 24000 100
STD Max. 640.90 330 330 3300 33000 100
26 650 n/a
S = 25.4 Min. 609.20 275 275 2750 27500 100
STD Max. 742.90 460 460 4600 46000 100
customized
30 750 n/a
Full bore