Data Sheet IT

D-FV-10A4500_1 Field
Variable Area Flowmeters
VA MasterTM Indicating Flowrator® Meters
10A4500

n Rugged body design with all type 300

stainless steel construction

n Metering tube can be removed for range

change or cleaning in O-ring or packing type
with meter in line and without disassembly of
meter.

n Polycarbonate operator protection shield

designed to protect personnel from glass
fragments in the event of accidental tube
rupture

n Universal threaded process connections

n Screw-on flanges

n Rotatable end fittings

n Visibility of tube and float through wide angle

with standard enclosure & mounting

VA MasterTM
Indicating Flowrator® Meters
Series 10A4500
Variable Area Flowmeters
VA MasterTM Indicating FLOWRATOR® Meters D-FV-10A4500_1

VA MASTER™ Electrical Specifications for Alarms

INDICATING FLOWRATOR® METERS Supply Voltage: 120V ac ±15%, 45-65 Hz
The ABB Series VA Master Flowrator meter is a Contact Rating: Max. 250V; Max. 2A
glass tube variable-area flowmeter providing visual
indication of flow rate over a 12-1/2 to 1 range on a Sensor Switch Cable: Standard - 6.5 feet
linear scale. Seals in the meter can be either O-ring Optional - up to 980 feet
or packing gland type to suit the application. Safety Classification: The sensor(s) is intrinsically
safe for Class I, Div. 1, Group A, B, C & D and Class
With either type of seal, the glass meter tube can be II, Div. 1, Group E, F & G when connected with con-
removed easily for range change or cleaning,
trol amplifier mounted in non-hazardous location.
without disassembling the end fittings or removing
the meter from the line. Both types have the same
external dimensions and are interchangeable with Service Conditions
regard to piping assembly. Also available with one or Applications: Glass tube meters are not recom-
two bistable alarms to give contact closure (or mended for continuous service on alkalis above
opening) on rising or falling flow. 100ºF (38ºC) or more than 20% concentrations; nor
for fluorine, hydrofluoric acid, water above 200ºF
Universal threaded process connections allow the (93ºC), steam, slurries, or molten metal.
meter to be installed with either horizontal or vertical
piping arrangements. Screw-on flanges provide the Temperature Ratings: Minimum recommended pro-
maximum in versatility. cess fluid temperature is 32ºF (0ºC). Maximum rec-
ommended process fluid temperature is 250ºF
The meter is available in tube sizes from 1/2-inch (121ºC).
through 2-inch bore for liquid or gas service.
Ambient Temperature Range: 32ºF to 140ºF
Engineering Specifications Pressure Ratings:

Repeatability: 0.5% of full scale.

Maximum Safe
Accuracy: Standard is ±2% of maximum flow. Working Pressure
Calibrated standard is ±1% of maximum flow. Tube Size (inches) @ 100ºF (38ºC)
kPa
psig
gauge
Range: 12-1/2 to 1
½ NPT 300 2069
Mounting: Standard — line mounting; ½ Flanged; Stainless Steel 275 1896
¾ All 200 1379
Optional — panel mounting (flush, surface).
1 All 200 1379
1½ All 130 896
Scales 2 All 100 689
Scale
Tube Sizes,
Inches Nominal
Type and Location
Length
Percentage on tube
CAUTION
½ thru 2 10-in. (250 mm)
or Direct Reading on Is it important that the O-ring material be compatible with the
external metal scale process fluid. Meter tube breakage can occur if the wrong
½-50 (only) 9-in. (227 mm)
with blank tube material is used. For example: VITON O-RING MUST NEVER
Materials of Construction: BE USED FOR AMMONIA SERVICE.

Tube: Beadguide™ borosilicate glass Weights and Connection

USV, SV, NSV Floats: Type 316 stainless steel;
O-rings: Standard - Buna N; Optional - Viton, EPR Tube Conn. Threaded Flanged*
Packing: Standard - Neoprene; Optional - molded Size Size Weight
Teflon liner. (inches) (inches) lb kg lb kg
Fittings: Type 316 stainless steel ½ ½ 8.5 3.9 12 5.5
¾, 1 ¾ NPT 17 7.5 -- --
Plugs: 316 stainless steel
¾, 1 1 Flgd -- -- 21 9.5
Float Stops: Teflon
1 ½, 2 1½ 29 13 35 16
Tube Rest Gaskets:
Standard - Klinger-Sil
Optional - Teflon (10A4600 only)
*Flanges match drilling of ANSI Class 125/150 Flanges.

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VA MasterTM Indicating FLOWRATOR® Meters D-FV-10A4500_1

Meter Sizing WARNING

For sizing flowmeters when the required flow is of These meters must not be operated without the operator
protection shield in place. To do so could result in injury to
liquid (density 1.0 g/mL), or of gas (sp. gr. of air and
personnel.
at 14.7 psia and 70ºF or 101.3 kPa abs and 21ºC)
the capacity table may be entered directly.

The conversion equations shown permit the capac- Accessories

ity tables to be used for other operating conditions,
and apply to all Capacity Tables shown with Type Metal Scale Plate(s): Graduated metal scale plate
316 Stainless Steel Floats. mounted adjacent to metering tube.

Alarms: One or two* bi-stable alarm switches,

Liquid Conversion adjustable over entire scale length to give contact
gpm H 2 O gpm
7.02 x closure (or opening) upon rising or falling flow.
8.02  Available with SPDT or DPDT switch action.
or
lbs/min. 7.02 x *Note when using two switches, the minimum spacing is on 1" centers
gpm H 2 O (approx. 10% of full scale).
8.33 x 8.02 
Surface (Front) Panel Mounting: Nuts, bolts, and
where: lock washers for mounting meter against front of
gpm = desired maximum flow rate in gpm panel by means of mounting holes provided in
lbs/min = desired maximum flow rate in pounds per every meter body.
minute
U = fluid density, g/cc at operating conditions Flush (Rear) Panel Mounting: Brackets, bezel and
gpm H2O = equivalent flow rate in gpm H2O hardware for mounting meter behind panel.

Gas Conversion Welded Flanges: Upon request, flanges - nipples -

end fittings can be supplied as a welded assembly.
scfm air spgr x 14.7 x Top
at 14.7 psia = scfm 1.0 x Pop x 530
Ordering Information
and 70ºF

or To eliminate any delays in the processing of orders

and to insure prompt delivery, please specify:
scfm air 1.0 x 14.7 x Top Complete Model Number
at 14.7 psia = lbs/min x 13.34 sp gr x Pop x 530 Accuracy Desired
and 70ºF Alarm Settings if applicable
Operating Conditions
Where: Fluid Measured
scfm = desired maximum flow rate in scfm Maximum Flow Rate and Unit of Flow
sp gr = specific gravity of gas at standard Fluid Density
temperature and pressure, referenced to Fluid Viscosity
air at standard temperature and pressure Allowable Pressure Drop
(14.7 psia and 70ºF) Operating and Maximum Temperature
Top = absolute temperature, (460 +ºF) at
Operating and Maximum Pressure
operating conditions
Pop = absolute pressure in psia at operating
conditions
scfm air = equivalent flow rate in scfm of air at
14.7 psia and 70ºF with stainless steel float

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Capacity Table (Low Pressure Drop Design)

Maximum Flow
Tube Size Float Number Total 'P V.I.C. psia Critical
gpm H2O scfm Air Tube Number
(Inch) (316 sst) (See Note 1) (See Note 2) (See Note 3)
Equiv. Equiv.
0.198 0.800 FP-1/2-17-G-10 0.53
0.238 0.982 FP-1/2-21-G-10 0.53
2.2 3.6
1/2” 0.324 1.339 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GUSVT-410 0.58
0.436 1.796 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1.0
0.825 3.40 FP-1/2-50-G-9 2.0
0.633 2.62 FP-3/4-21-G-10 0.60 3.1
3/4” 3/4-GUVT-510 3.3
0.860 3.54 FP-3/4-27-G-10 0.71 1.5
1.205 4.98 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GUSVT-611 1.28 4.00 1.0
1.67 6.90 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GUSVT-611 1.83 4.00 0.75
1”
2.58 10.70 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GUSVT-610 5.47 8.6 4.5
3.60 14.84 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GUSVT-610 7.97 8.6 3.4
2.45 10.30 FP-1½ - 21-G-10 1½ - GUSVT–867 0.92 6.5 1.0
3.33 13.80 FP-1½ - 27-G-10 1½ - GUSVT–867 1.24 6.5 1.0
1½”
6.50 27.00 FP-1½ - 21-G-10 1½ - GUSVGT-814 5.75 16.2 6.8
8.70 36.00 FP-1½ - 27-G-10 1½ - GUSVGT-814 7.20 16.2 6.8
5.54 22.90 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GUSVT-913 1.65 8.9 1.0
2”
13.75 56.70 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GUSVT-914 9.00 22.0 6.2

Note: Standard percent scales are not applicable to low pressure drop floats.

Notes:
1. Pressure drop is total pressure loss across the meter at100% flow rate in inches of water column.
2. Meter is unaffected by viscosity when the value of cps/ Ö r (using r = operating density in g/cc and cps = viscosity in centipoises) is less than V.I.C.
(viscosity immunity ceiling). V.I.C. is applicable to liquids only; all gas flows fall below Viscosity Immunity Ceiling.
3. Meters are not recommended for gas service where pressure is below minimum shown. A flow throtting valve close coupled to meter outlet is
recommended for all gas applications.

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CAPACITY TABLE
Bead Guide Meters with USV, SV and NSV Floats
Tube Maxim um Flow
Float Num ber Total ' P V.I.C. psia Critical
Size gpm H 2 O scfm Air Tube Number
(316 sst) (See Note 1) (See Note 2) (See Note 3)
(Inch) Equivalent Equivalent
0.267 1.10 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GUSVT-40A 1.2 2.9 5.5
0.328 1.35 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GUSVT-40A 1.4 2.9 3.5
0.442 1.82 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GUSVT-40A 2.0 2.9 2.7
0.480 1.92 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GSVT-45A 3.5 5.1 17.9
0.600 2.47 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GSVT-45A 4.6 5.1 11.5
0.619 2.55 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GUSVT-40A 3.1 2.9 2.0
0.670 2.76 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GSVT-44A 6.4 7.1 33.4
0.690 2.85 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GSVT-48A 7.3 7.6 39.0
0.810 3.35 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GSVT-45A 6.8 5.1 8.4
0.830 3.42 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GSVT-44A 7.7 7.1 33.8
0.880 3.62 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GSVT-48A 8.0 7.6 24.6
1/2” 0.885 3.65 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GNSVT-48A 8.2 1.1 19.8
1.10 4.52 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GNSVT-48A 9.9 1.1 20.0
1.12 4.60 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GSVT-44A 12.3 7.1 16.2
1.15 4.74 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GSVT-45A 8.2 5.1 8.5
1.19 4.90 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GSVT-48A 13.7 7.6 18.6
1.44 5.93 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GNSVT-48A 15.8 1.1 16.5
1.56 6.43 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GSVT-44A 14.8 7.1 16.5
1.66 6.85 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GSVT-48A 17.2 7.6 18.8
2.00 8.24 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GSVT-45A 12.0 5.1 4.0
2.76 11.4 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GSVT-44A 31.0 7.1 7.7
2.90 12.0 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GSVT-48A 35.2 7.6 8.9
3.52 14.5 FP-1/1-50-G-9 1/2-GNSVT-48A 52.0 1.1 8.8
1.96 8.1 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GSVG T-54A 5.3 10.4 13.9
2.49 10.2 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GNSVGT-54A 6.8 1.6 13.9
2.66 11.0 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GSVG T-59A 7.0 14.1 28.7
2.70 11.1 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GSVG T-54A 7.7 10.4 9.6
3/4”
3.37 13.9 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GNSVGT-59A 11.5 2.1 25.3
3.55 14.6 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GNSVGT-54A 11.5 1.6 9.6
3.67 15.1 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GSVG T-59A 13.7 14.0 19.8
4.80 19.8 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GNSVGT-59A 20.5 2.1 19.8
4.25 17.5 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GSVG T-64A 12.9 14.8 11.5
4.82 19.9 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GSVG T-68A 18.7 16.9 15.6
5.63 23.2 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GNSVG T-64A 20.7 2.2 11.3
6.00 24.7 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVG T-64A 24.6 14.8 6.8
6.46 26.6 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GNSVG T-68A 32.5 2.5 15.6
1” 6.80 28.0 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVG T-68A 37.0 16.9 8.9
7.62 31.4 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GNSVG T-69A 75.0 1.5 22.2
7.84 32.4 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVG T-64A 37.7 2.2 6.8
9.00 37.0 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVG T-68A 62.8 2.5 8.9
9.50 39.2 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVG T-69A 65.3 8.5 13.4
11.0 45.3 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVG T-69A 112.0 1.5 13.4
13.2 54.4 FP-1½ - 27-G-10 1½ - GSVGT-87A 9.5 27.6 15.4
14.6 60.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GSVGT-86A 13.5 31.0 22.0
1½ ”
17.6 72.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GNSVGT-87A 12.8 4.20 15.4
18.6 76.5 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GNSVGT-86A 15.2 4.80 22.0
24.0 99.0 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GSVG T-97A 24.0 26.5 16.4
30.0 123.8 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GSVG T-98A 34.0 18.5 21.2
32.0 132.0 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GNSVG T-97A 32.0 3.0 16.4
36.1 149.0 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GNSVG T-98A 45.0 3.30 21.2
2”
48.0(5) - FP-2-27-G-10 BL-954 70.0 2.0 -
60.0(5) - FP-2-27-G-10 BL-953 95.0 2.0 -
68.0(5) - FP-2-27-G-10 BL-950 110.0 2.0 -
90(5) - FP-2-27-G-10 BL-951 192.7 1.0 -

Note: 1. Pressure drop is total pressure loss across the meter at 100% flow rate in inches of water column.
2. Meter is unaffected by viscosity when the value of cps/ Ö r using r = operating density in g/cc and cps = viscosity in centipoises) is less than
V.I.C. (viscosity immunity ceiling). V.I.C. is applicable to liquids only; all gas flows fall below Viscosity Immunity Ceiling.
3. Meters are not recommended for gas service where pressure is below minimum shown. For such applications use low pressure drop capacity
table. A flow throtting valve close coupled to meter outlet is recommended for all gas applications.
4. Unless other shown, Range is equal to or greater than 12.5:1
5. Short Range Floats; BL-954 is 8:1; BL-953 is 3.5:1; BL-950 & Bl-951 are 3:1.

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CAPACITY TABLE
Meters with Alarm Option

Tube Maximum Flow Range

Float Number Total 'P V.I.C. psia Critical
Size gpm Liquid scfm Air Tube Number (See Note
(316 sst) (See Note 1) (See Note 2) (See Note 3)
(Inch) sp. gr. 1.0 @ STP 4)
0.670 2.76 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-44 6.4 7.1 33.4
0.690 2.85 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-48 7.3 7.6 39.0 11.1:1
0.830 3.42 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-44 7.7 7.1 33.8
0.880 3.62 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-48 8.0 7.6 24.6
0.885 3.65 FP-1/2-17-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-48 8.2 1.1 19.8 11.1:1
1.03 4.24 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-44 8.9 1.1 33.4
1.10 4.52 FP-1/2-21-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-48 9.9 1.1 20.0
1.12 4.60 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-44 12.3 7.1 16.2
1.19 4.90 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-48 13.7 7.6 18.6
1/2” 1.44 5.93 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-48 15.8 1.1 16.5
1.56 6.43 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-44 14.8 7.1 16.5
1.66 6.85 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GSVTA-48 17.2 7.6 18.8
1.84 7.60 FP-1/2-27-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-43 18.5 1.3 27.5 7.1:1
2.00 8.24 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-48 19.0 1.1 8.8
2.43 10.0 FP-1/2-35-G-10 1/2-GNSVTA-43 30.0 1.3 22.7 7.1:1
2.76 11.4 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GSVTA-44 31.0 7.0 7.7
2.90 12.0 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GSVTA-48 35.2 7.6 8.9
3.52 14.5 FP-1/2-50-G-9 1/2-GNSVTA-48 52.0 1.1 8.8
4.00 16.0 FP-1/2-50-G-9 ½-GNSVTA-43 72.0 1.3 12.3 10.0:1
1.96 8.1 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GSVTA-54 5.3 10.4 13.9
2.49 10.2 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GNSVTA-54 6.8 1.6 13.9
2.70 11.1 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GSVTA-54 7.7 10.4 9.6
3.15 13.0 FP-3/4-21-G-10 3/4-GSVTA-53 11.0 16.6 36.0 4.8:1
3/4” 3.55 14.6 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GNSVTA-54 11.5 1.6 9.6
3.85 15.8 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GSVTA-56 12.0 14.9 19.8 7.7:1
4.35 18.0 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GSVTA-53 13.0 16.8 25.0 5.3:1
5.05 20.8 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GNSVTA-56 14.0 2.2 19.8 7.7:1
5.70 23.6 FP-3/4-27-G-10 3/4-GNSVTA-53 16.0 2.5 25.0 5.3:1
4.25 17.5 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GSVTA-64 12.9 14.8 11.5
4.82 19.8 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GSVTA-65 15.0 16.9 14.8 8.3:1
5.63 23.2 FP-1-27-G-10 1-GNSVTA-64 20.7 2.2 11.3
6.00 24.7 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVTA-64 24.6 14.8 6.8
6.75 27.9 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVTA-65 27.0 16.9 8.9 10:1
1” 7.84 32.4 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVTA-64 37.7 2.2 6.8
8.46 35.1 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVTA-63 45.0 20.8 13.9 4.3:1
9.0 36.9 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVTA-65 62.8 2.5 8.9
9.9 40.6 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GSVTA-66 75.0 8.5 13.4 9.1:1
10.8 44.5 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVTA-66 112 1.5 14.5 9.1:1
11.1 45.7 FP-1-35-G-10 1-GNSVTA-63 120 2.9 13.1 4.3:1
13.4 55.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GSVTA-84 10.0 27.6 15.4
15.4 63.5 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GSVTA-85 14.0 32.0 20.3 6.2:1
16.0 66.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GSVTA-83 16.0 33.0 22.0 5.3:1
1½”
17.6 72.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GNSVTA-84 15.0 4.2 15.4
20.4 84.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GNSVTA-85 18.0 5.0 20.3 6.2:1
21.2 87.0 FP-1½ -27-G-10 1½ - GNSVTA-83 20.0 4.9 22.0 5.3:1
23.9 99.0 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GSVTA-94 24.0 40.5 16.4 6.7:1
27.9 115.2 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GSVTA-93 30.0 49.0 24.0 3.6:1
2” 31.5 129.8 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GNSVTA-94 32.0 6.1 17.4 6.7:1
36.9 152.1 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GNSVTA-96 47.0 7.6 21.2 7.1:1
38.2 156.6 FP-2-27-G-10 2-GNSVTA-93 50.0 7.3 24.0 3.6:1

Note: 1. Pressure drop is total pressure loss across the meter at 100% flow rate in inches of water column.
2. Meter is unaffected by viscosity when the value of cps/Ö r using r = operating density in g/cc and cps = viscosity in centipoises)
is less than V.I.C. (viscosity immunity ceiling). V.I.C. is applicable to liquids only; all gas flows fall below Viscosity Immunity Ceiling.
3. Meters are not recommended for gas service where pressure is below minimum shown. For such applications use low pressure
drop capacity table. A flow throtting valve close coupled to meter outlet is recommended for all gas applications.
4. Unless other shown, Range is equal to or greater than 12.5:1
5. Short Range Floats; BL-954 is 8:1; BL-953 is 3.5:1; BL-950 & Bl-951 are 3:1.

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Dimension Drawings

Meter Meter
1/2” 3/4” to 1” 1-1/2” to 2” 1/2” 3/4” to 1” 1-1/2” to 2”
Tube Size Tube Size
Dim. Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Dim. Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
A 19-5/16 490 21-3/16 538 26-7/15 671 A 18-9/16 471 20 508 24-5/16 618
B 16-1/2 419 17-1/2 445 20-1/2 521 B 20-5/8 524 22-1/8 562 27-11/16 703
C 1-13/32 37 1-27/32 47 2-31/32 75 C 2-21/32 68 3-5/32 80 5-7/32 133
D 3-1/2 89 4 103 5 127 D 1-5/8 41 2-3/32 53 3-17/32 90
E 3-3/8 86 4-3/8 111 5-11/16 144 E 3-3/8 86 4-3/8 111 5-11/16 144
F 2-5/8 67 3-27/64 87 4-7/8 124 F 2-5/8 67 3-27/64 87 4-7/8 124
G 8-1/4 210 8-3/4 222 10-1/4 260 G 7-21/32 194 7-29/32 201 8-5/8 219
L 1-1/2 38 1-59/64 49 2-5/8 67 L 1-1/2 38 1-59/64 49 2-5/8 67
M 1-1/4 32 1-1/2 38 2-1/2 64 M 1-1/4 32 1-1/2 38 2-1/2 64
N 1/2 13 3/4 19 1-1/2 38 N 1/2 13 3/4 19 1-1/2 38
P 3/4 19 1-1/8 29 1-7/8 48 P 3/4 19 1-1/8 29 1-7/8 48
Q 1/2 13 1 25 1-1/2 38 Q 1/2 13 1 25 1-1/2 38

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FRONT PANEL MOUNTING

FRONT PANEL MOUNTING

10A4500 / 4500 SERVICES
Note: Front Panel Mounting Not Available with Alarms

REAR PANEL MOUNTING

C onn. Size 1/2” 3/4” & 1” 1-1/2”

Scale
10” 10” 10”
Length
D im . Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
A 16-3/16 411 16-3/16 411 17-3/4 451
B 4-9/16 116 5-1/4 133 6-1/8 156
C 2-5/8 67 3-7/16 87 4-7/8 124
D 1-1/2 38 1-15/16 49 2-5/8 67
E 5 127 5-15/16 151 7-5/8 200
F 13-5/8 346 13-7/8 352 15-5/16 389
G 2-11/16 68 3-3/8 86 4-1/4 108
H 3-7/16 87 4-1/8 105 5 127
J 14-7/16 367 14-13/16 376 16-1/4 413
K 1-1/4 32 1-11/16 43 2-3/8 60

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MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATION

Variable Area Flowmeters 10A4 __ __ __ __ B __ __ __ __ __

Pressure Seals
O-ring Pressure Seals ...................................................................... 55
Packing Gland Type Pressure Seals ................................................ 65

Connection Designation
Horizontal Threaded ................................................................................. 5
Horizontal Flanged ................................................................................... 6
Vertical Threaded ..................................................................................... 7
Vertical Flanged ........................................................................................ 8

Scales
Percent on Tube ............................................................................................. X
Direct Reading on Tube .................................................................................. Y
Direct Reading Metal Scale and Percent on Tube ......................................... E
Percent on Metal Scale ................................................................................... P
Direct Reading Metal Scale ............................................................................ S
Dual Direct Reading Metal Scales .................................................................. D

Panel Mounting
Line Mounted .......................................................................................................... X
Front Panel Mounted .............................................................................................. Y
Rear (Flush) Panel Mounted .................................................................................. Z

Design Level ........................................................................................................................ B

Sizes (inches)
Conn. Size Tube Size
1/2 1/2 ..................................................................................................... H
3/4 (NPT) 3/4 ..................................................................................................... J
3/4 (NPT) 1 ........................................................................................................ K
1 (Flgd) 3/4 ..................................................................................................... L
1 (Flgd) 1 ........................................................................................................ M
1-1/2 1-1/2 .................................................................................................. N
1-1/2 2 ........................................................................................................ P

Fitting Material
316 Stainless Steel ....................................................................................................................... C

Seal Material
Packaging Gland Design - Neoprene ................................................................................................. E
Packaging Gland Design - Teflon ....................................................................................................... D
O-ring Design - Buna-N ...................................................................................................................... F
O-ring Design - Viton .......................................................................................................................... H
O-ring Design EPR ............................................................................................................................. J

Connection Type
NPT ............................................................................................................................................................ B
R.F. Flange Class 150 (316 sst only) ....................................................................................................... D

Alarms
Not Required ...................................................................................................................................................... X
Low Alarm (SPDT) ............................................................................................................................................. C
High Alarm (SPDT) ............................................................................................................................................ B
High & Low Alarm (SPDT) ................................................................................................................................. D
Low Alarm (DPDT) ............................................................................................................................................. F
High Alarm (DPDT) ............................................................................................................................................ E
High & Low Alarm (DPDT) ................................................................................................................................. G
High & High Alarm (SPDT) ................................................................................................................................ H
Low & Low Alarm (SPDT) .................................................................................................................................. J
High & High Alarm (DPDT) ................................................................................................................................ K
Low & Low Alarm (DPDT) .................................................................................................................................. L

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Notes

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