Technical Information

Cubemass DCI
Coriolis mass flow measuring system

Applications Your benefits

The Coriolis measuring principle operates independently The Cubemass DCI make it possible to simultaneously
of physical fluid properties. record several process variables (mass/density/
temperature) for various process conditions during
• Fluid temperatures up to +200 °C (+392 °F)
measuring operation.
• Process pressures up to 400 bar (5800 psi)
• Mass flow measurement up to 1000 kg/h The transmitter concept includes:
(36.75 lb/min) • FieldCare for onsite operation and diagnosis
• Very low power consumption
Approvals for hazardous area:
• ATEX, NEC/CEC, NEPSI
Connection to commonly used process control systems:
• MODBUS RS485

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Table of contents

Function and system design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating conditions: Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Medium temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Measuring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fluid pressure range (nominal pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rupture element/disk (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Limiting flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pressure loss (SI units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Measured variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pressure loss (US units) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Measuring range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operable flow range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mechanical construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Design/dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Output signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Material load diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Signal on alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Process connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Galvanic isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Human interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Language groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection Measuring unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Electrical connection, terminal assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical connection, Remote version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Certificates and approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cable entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CE mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cable specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 C-Tick symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Ex approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power supply failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pressure Equipment Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Potential equalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Functional safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Other standards and guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Performance characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Reference operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Maximum measured error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Influence of medium temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Influence of medium pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Basis for calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operating conditions: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inlet and outlet runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connection cable length, remote version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
System pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operating conditions: Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Ambient temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Degree of protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shock resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vibration resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CIP cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SIP cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Function and system design

Measuring principle The measuring principle is based on the controlled generation of Coriolis forces. These forces are always present
when both translational and rotational movements are superimposed.
FC = 2 · Δm (v · ω)
FC = Coriolis force
Δm = moving mass
ω = rotational velocity
v = radial velocity in rotating or oscillating system

The amplitude of the Coriolis force depends on the moving mass Δm, its velocity v in the system, and thus on
the mass flow. Instead of a constant angular velocity ω, oscillation occurs.
This causes the measuring tube loop through which the fluid is flowing to oscillate. The Coriolis forces
produced at the measuring tube loop cause a phase shift in the oscillations of the tube loop (see illustration):
• If there is zero flow, i.e. when the fluid stands still, the oscillation measured at points A and B has the same
phase, and thus there is no phase difference (1).
• Mass flow causes deceleration of the oscillation at the inlet of the tube loop (2) and acceleration at the
outlet (3).

A A A
B B B

1 2 3

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The phase difference (A-B) increases with increasing mass flow. Electrodynamic sensors register the tube loop
oscillations at the inlet and outlet.
Compared to two-tube systems, other design solutions are required in single-tube systems to ensure system
balance. In the case of the CNGmass DCI, an internal reference mass is provided for this purpose.
The measuring principle operates independently of temperature, pressure, viscosity, conductivity and flow
profile.
Density measurement
The measuring tube is continuously excited at its resonance frequency. A change in the mass and thus the
density of the oscillating system (comprising the measuring tube loop and fluid) results in a corresponding,
automatic adjustment in the oscillation frequency. Resonance frequency is thus a function of fluid density. The
microprocessor utilizes this relationship to obtain a density signal.
Temperature measurement
The temperature of the measuring tube loop is determined in order to calculate the compensation factor due
to temperature effects.
This signal corresponds to the process temperature and is also available as an output.

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Measuring system The measuring system consists of a transmitter and a sensor. Two versions are available:
• Compact version: transmitter and sensor form a mechanical unit.
• Remote version: transmitter and sensor are mounted physically separate from one another.

Transmitter

• Four-line liquid crystal display

• Configuration via Touch Control, HART, MODBUS RS485, FieldCare
• Application-specific Quick Setup
–
Esc
+ E • Mass flow, volume flow, density and temperature measurement as well as
calculated variables (e.g. fluid concentrations)

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Sensor

• Universal sensor for fluid temperatures up to 200 °C.

• Nominal diameters DN 1 to 6
• Tube material: stainless steel

A0011878

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Input
Measured variable • Mass flow (proportional to the phase difference between two sensors mounted on the measuring tube to
register a phase shift in the oscillation)
• Volume flow (calculated using mass flow and density)
• Fluid density (proportional to the resonance frequency of the measuring tube)
• Fluid temperature (measured with temperature sensors)

Measuring range Measuring ranges for liquids

DN Range for full scale values (liquids) gmin(F) to gmax(F)

[mm] [inch] [kg/h] [lb/min]

1 1/24" 0 to 20 0 to 0.75

2 1/12" 0 to 100 0 to 3.7

4 1/8" 0 to 450 0 to 16.5

6 ¼" 0 to 1000 0 to 37

Operable flow range 1:100

Input signal Status input (auxiliary input)

U = 3 to 30 V DC, Ri = 5 kΩ, galvanically isolated.
Switching level: 3 to 30 V DC, polarity-independent.
Configurable for: totalizer reset, positive zero return, error message reset, start zero point adjustment.

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Output
Output signal Current output
Active/passive selectable, galvanically isolated, time constant selectable (0.05 to 100 s),
full scale value selectable, temperature coefficient: typically 0.005% o.f.s. / °C, resolution: 0.5 μA
• Active: 0/4 to 20 mA, RL < 700 Ω, RL ≥ 250 Ω (HART)
• Passive: 4 to 20 mA; supply voltage VS: 18 to 30 V DC; Ri ≥ 150 Ω
o.f.s. = of full scale value

Pulse/frequency output
Active/passive selectable, galvanically isolated
• Active: 24 V DC, 25 mA (max. 250 mA during 20 ms), RL > 100 Ω
• Passive: open collector, 30 V DC, 250 mA
• Frequency output: full scale frequency 2 to 10000 Hz (fmax = 12500 Hz), on/off ratio 1:1,
pulse width max. 2 s
• Pulse output: pulse value and pulse polarity selectable, pulse width configurable (0.05 to 2000 ms)

MODBUS RS485
• MODBUS device type: slave
• Address range: 1 to 247
• Supported function codes: 03, 04, 06, 08, 16, 23
• Broadcast: supported with the function codes 06, 16, 23
• Physical interface:
RS485 in accordance with EIA/TIA-485 standard
• Supported baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud
• Transmission mode:
RTU or ASCII
• Response times:
Direct data access = typically 25 to 50 ms
Auto-scan buffer (data range) = typically 3 to 5 ms
• Possible output combinations È Operating Instructions

Signal on alarm Current output

Failsafe mode selectable (for example, according to NAMUR Recommendation NE 43)
Pulse/frequency output
Failsafe mode selectable
Relay output
De-energized in the event of fault or power supply failure
MODBUS RS485
If an error occurs, the value NaN (not a number) is output for the process variables.

Switching output Relay output

Normally closed (NC or break) or normally open (NO or make) contacts available
(factory setting: relay 1 = normally open),
max. 30 V / 0.5 A AC; 60 V / 0.1 A DC, galvanically isolated.

Load È "Output signal"

Galvanic isolation All circuits for inputs, outputs, and power supply are galvanically isolated from each other.

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Power supply
Electrical connection
Measuring unit
A B
HART

b/c
–/b
a/a

MODBUS RS485

a/a b/b –/c

HART MODBUS RS485

– 27 A (RxD/TxD-N) 27
+ 26 B (RxD/TxD-P) 26
– 25 b – 25 c
+ 24 + 24
f – 23 e f – 23 e
+ 22 + 22
– 21 – 21
+ 20 + 20 b

N (L-) 2 d N (L-) 2
d
L1 (L+) 1 L1 (L+) 1
a a

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Connecting the transmitter, cable cross-section: max. 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
A View A (field housing)
B View B (wall-mount housing)

a Cable for power supply: 85 to 260 V AC, 20 to 55 V AC, 16 to 62 V DC

– Terminal No. 1: L1 for AC, L+ for DC
– Terminal No. 2: NN for AC, L- for DC
b Signal cable: Terminal assignment → ä 8
c Fieldbus cable
– Terminal No. 26: B (RxD/TxD-P)
– Terminal No. 27: A (RxD/TxD-N)
d Ground terminal for protective ground
e Ground terminal for signal cable shield/ fieldbus cable shield
Please note:
– shielding and grounding of fieldbus cable È Operating Instructions
– that the stripped and twisted lengths of cable shield to the ground terminal are as short as possible
f Service adapter for connecting service interface FXA193 (Fieldcheck, FieldCare)

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Electrical connection, Electrical values for inputs/outputs È Operating Instructions

terminal assignment
Terminal No. (inputs/outputs)

Order version 20 (+) / 21 (-) 22 (+) / 23 (-) 24 (+) / 25 (-) 26 (+) / 27 (–)

Fixed communication boards (permanent assignment)

Frequency output, Current output, Ex i,

8CN**–**S********* – –
Ex i, passive active, HART

Frequency output, Current output, Ex i,

8CN**–**T********* – –
Ex i, passive passive, HART

8CN**–**Q********* – – Status input MODBUS RS485

Flexible communication boards

8CN**–**D********* Status input Relay output Frequency output Current output, HART

8CN**–**M********* Status input Frequency output 2 Frequency output 1 Current output, HART

8CN**–**N********* Current output Frequency output Status input MODBUS RS485

8CN**–**1********* Relay output Frequency output 2 Frequency output 1 Current output, HART

8CN**–**2********* Relay output Current output 2 Frequency output Current output 1, HART

8CN**–**7********* Relay output 2 Relay output 1 Status input MODBUS RS485

Electrical connection,
Remote version S1 S1 S2 S2 GND TM TM TT TT
a b + + + +

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 41 42

d
d

d
e

c
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 41 42
+ + + +
S1 S1 S2 S2 GND TM TM TT TT
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Connecting the remote version

a Transmitter wall-mount housing: non-hazardous area → separate documentation
b Transmitter wall-mount housing: ATEX II2G / Zone 1 / NEC/CEC → separate Ex documentation
c Sensor connection housing
d Cover of connection compartment or connection housing
e Connecting cable
Terminal No.: 4/5 = gray; 6/7 = green; 8 = yellow; 9/10 = pink; 11/12 = white; 41/42 = brown

Supply voltage 85 to 260 V AC, 45 to 65 Hz

20 to 55 V AC, 45 to 65 Hz
16 to 62 V DC

Cable entries Power supply and signal cables (inputs/outputs):

• Cable entry M20 × 1.5 (8 to 12 mm / 0.31 to 0.47")
• Threads for cable entries, ½" NPT, G ½"
Connecting cable for remote version:
• Cable entry M20 × 1.5 (8 to 12 mm / 0.31 to 0.47")
• Threads for cable entries, ½" NPT, G ½"

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Cable specifications Any suitable cable with a temperature specification of at least 20 °C (68 °F) higher than the ambient
temperature of the application. We recommend the use of a cable with a temperature specification of +80 °C
(+176 °F).

Remote version:
• 6 × 0.38 mm2 (20 AWG) PVC cable with common shield and individually shielded cores
• Conductor resistance: ≤ 50 Ω/km (≤ 0.015 Ω/ft)
• Capacitance core/shield: ≤ 140 pF/m (≤ 42.7 pF/ft)
• Cable length: max. 20 m (65.6 ft)
• Permanent operating temperature: max. +105 °C (+221 °F)

! Note!
The cable must be installed securely, to prevent movement.

MODBUS RS485 (cable type A):

• Characteristic impedance: 135 to 165 Ω at a measuring frequency of 3 to 20 MHz
• Cable capacity: < 30 pF/m (< 9.2 pF/ft)
• Core cross-section: > 0.34 mm2 (AWG 22)
• Cable type: twisted pairs
• Loop-resistance: ≤ 110 Ω/km (≤ 0.034 Ω/ft)
• Signal damping: max. 9 dB along the entire length of the cable cross-section
• Shield: Copper braided shielding or braided shielding and foil shielding

Power consumption AC: < 15 VA (including sensor)

DC: < 15 W (including sensor)
Switch-on current
• max. 13.5 A (< 50 ms) at 24 V DC
• max. 3 A (< 5 ms) at 260 V AC

Power supply failure Lasting min. 1 power cycle:

• EEPROM or HistoROM T-DAT saves measuring system data if power supply fails.
• HistoROM/S-DAT: exchangeable data storage chip which stores the data of the sensor (nominal diameter,
serial number, calibration factor, zero point etc.)

Potential equalization No measures necessary.

For explosion-protected equipment → separate Ex-documentation supplied

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Performance characteristics
Reference operating • Error limits following ISO/DIS 11631
conditions • Water, typically 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F); 2 to 4 bar (30 to 60 psi)
• Data as per the calibration report ±5 °C (±9 °F) and ±2 bar (±30 psi)
• Data on the measured error based on accredited calibration rigs traced back to ISO 17025

Maximum measured error The values indicated refer to the pulse/frequency output.
The additional measured error for the current output is typically ±5 μA. Basis for calculations → ä 11.
o.r. = of reading

Mass flow and volume flow (liquids)

• ±0.10% o.r. (mass flow)
• ±0.10% o.r. (volume flow)

Density (liquids)
• ±0.001 g/cc (after field density calibration or under reference conditions)
• ±0.002 g/cc (special density calibration (optional)
Calibration range: 0.0 to 2.0 g/cc, 5 to 80 °C (41 to 176 °F)
Application range: 0.0 to 5.0 g/cc, –50 to 200 °C (–58 to 392 °F)
• ±0.02 g/cc (standard calibration)

Temperature
±0.5 °C ± 0.005 · T °C
(±1.0 °F ± 0.003 · (T – 32) °F)
T = Fluid temperature

Zero point stability

DN Max. full scale value Zero point stability

[mm] [inch] [kg/h] [lb/min] [kg/h] [lb/min]

1 1/24" 0 to 20 0 to 0.75 0.0008 0.00003

2 1/12" 0 to 100 0 to 3.7 0.002 0.00007

4 1/8" 0 to 450 0 to 16.5 0.014 0.0005

6 ¼" 0 to 1000 0 to 37 0.02 0.0007

Example of maximum measured error

[%]

1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 kg/h

0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 lb/min

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Max. measured error in % o.r. (example: Cubemass DCI, DN 1)

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Flow values (examples)

Basis for calculations→ ä 11.

Flow rate Maximum measured error

[kg/h] [lb/min] [% o.r.]

0.1 0.0037 0.8

0.7 0.0257 0.114

2.5 0.0919 0.1

15 0.5513 0.1

Repeatability Basis for calculations→ ä 11.

o.r. = of reading

Mass flow and volume flow (liquids)

• ±0.05% o.r. (mass flow)
• ±0.05% o.r. (volume flow)

Density (liquids)
• ±0.0005 g/cc
1 g/cc = 1 kg/l

Temperature
±0.25 °C ± 0.0025 · T °C
(±0.5 °F ± 0.0015 · (T – 32) °F)
T = Fluid temperature

Influence of medium When there is a difference between the temperature for zero point adjustment and the process temperature,
temperature the typical measured error is ±0.0002% of the full scale value / °C (±0.0001% of the full scale value / °F).

Influence of medium pressure The tables below shows the effect on accuracy of mass flow due to a difference between calibration pressure
and process pressure.

DN Medium pressure
[mm] [inch] [% o.r./bar] [% o.r./psi]
1 1/24" −0.001 −0.00007
2 1/12" 0 0
4 1/8" −0.005 −0.0004
6 ¼" −0.003 −0.0002
o.r. = of reading

Basis for calculations Depends on the flow:

• Flow ≥ zero point stability : (basic accuracy : 100)
- Max. measured error: ±basic accuracy in % o.r.
- Repeatability: ±½ · basic accuracy in % o.r.
• Flow < zero point stability : (basic accuracy : 100)
- Max. measured error: ±(zero point stability : measured value) · 100% o.r.
- Repeatability: ±½ · (zero point stability : measured value) · 100% o.r.
o.r. = of reading

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Operating conditions: Installation

Installation instructions Note the following points:
• The measuring device is designed for mounting on tabletops, walls or pipes.
• The high oscillation frequency of the measuring tubes ensures that the correct operation of the measuring
system is not influenced by pipe vibrations.
• No special precautions need to be taken for fittings which create turbulence (valves, elbows,
T-pieces etc.) as long as no cavitation occurs.

2 4

1 3
6
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Rotating the transmitter housing

Zero point adjustment

All measuring devices are calibrated using state-of-the-art technology. The zero point obtained in this way is
printed on the nameplate. Calibration takes place under reference conditions (→ ä 10).
Therefore, a zero point adjustment is generally not required!
If a zero point adjustment is desired, please note the following points before performing one:
• Adjustment can only be performed under stable pressure conditions.
• The zero point adjustment takes place at zero flow. This can be achieved, for example, with shutoff valves
upstream and/or downstream of the sensor or by using existing valves and gates.
– Normal operation → valves 1 and 2 open
– Zero point adjustment with process pressure → Valve 1 open / valve 2 closed
– Zero point adjustment without process pressure → Valve 1 closed / valve 2 open
• A zero point adjustment is not possible if an error message is present.

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Zero point adjustment and shutoff valves

Inlet and outlet runs There are no installation requirements regarding inlet and outlet runs. If possible, mount the sensor upstream
of fittings such as valves, T-pieces, elbows etc.

Connection cable length, Max. 20 m (max. 65 ft)

remote version

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System pressure It is important to ensure that cavitation does not occur as it could influence the oscillation of the measuring
tube. No special measures need to be taken for fluids which have properties similar to water under normal
conditions.
In the case of liquids with a low boiling point (hydrocarbons, solvents, liquefied gases) or in suction lines, it is
important to ensure that pressure does not drop below the vapor pressure and that the liquid does not start to
boil. It is also important to ensure that the gases that occur naturally in many liquids do not outgas. Such effects
can be prevented when system pressure is sufficiently high.
Consequently, it is generally best to install the sensor:
• On the pump pressure side (no risk of vacuum)
• At the lowest point in a riser

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Operating conditions: Environment

Ambient temperature range Sensor and transmitter:

• Standard: –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F)
• Optional: –40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F)

! Note!
• Install the device in a shady location. Avoid direct sunlight, particularly in warm climatic regions.
• At ambient temperatures below –20 °C (–4 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired.

Storage temperature –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +175 °F), preferably at +20 °C (+68 °F)

Degree of protection Standard: IP 67 (NEMA 4X) for transmitter and sensor

Shock resistance According to IEC 68-2-31

Vibration resistance Acceleration up to 1 g, 10 to 150 Hz, following IEC 68-2-6

CIP cleaning Yes

SIP cleaning Yes

Electromagnetic compatibility As per IEC/EN 61326 and NAMUR Recommendation NE 21

(EMC)

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Operating conditions: Process

Medium temperature range Sensor

• –50 to +200 °C (–58 to +392 °F)

Seals
• Only for mounting kits with threaded connections:
– Viton: –15 to 200 °C (–5 to +392 °F)
– EPDM: –40 to +160 °C (–40 to +320 °F)
– Silicone: –60 to +200 °C (–76 to +392 °F)
– Kalrez: –20 to +275 °C (–4 to +527 °F)

Fluid pressure range DN Max. nominal pressure

(nominal pressure)
[mm] [inch] [bar] [psi]

1 1/24" 400 5800

2 1/12"

4 1/8" 160 2320

6 ¼"

Pressure range of secondary containment

• 25 bar (363 psi)

Rupture element/disk Further information → ä 25

(optional)

Limiting flow → ä 5, "Measuring range"

Pressure loss (SI units) Pressure loss depends on the fluid properties and on the flow rate.
The following formulas can be used to approximately calculate the pressure loss:

4·g
Reynolds number Re =
p·d·n·r
A0003381

Re ≥ 23001) Dp = K · n0.25 · g1.75 · r–0.75

A0003380

Re < 2300 Dp = K1 · n · g
A0003379

Δp = pressure loss [mbar]

ν = kinematic viscosity [m2/s]
g = mass flow [kg/s]
ρ = density [kg/m3]
d = inside diameter of measuring tubes [m]
K, K1 = constants (depending on nominal diameter)
1)
To compute the pressure loss for gases, always use the formula for Re ≥ 2300.

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Pressure loss coefficients for Cubemass DCI

DN d K K1

[mm] [inch] [m]

1 1/24" 1.40 ⋅ 10–3 7.78 ⋅ 1010 9.50 ⋅ 1010

2 1/12" 2.50 ⋅ 10–3 5.04 ⋅ 109 9.51 ⋅ 109

4 1/8" 3.90 ⋅ 10–3 6.31 ⋅ 108 1.66 ⋅ 109

6 ¼" 5.35 ⋅ 10–3 1.49 ⋅ 108 4.97 ⋅ 108

[mbar]
10000

DN 44
DN
DN 2 DN 6
DN 1

1000

100

10

1
0.1 1 10 100 1000 [kg/h]

A0011692

Pressure loss diagram for water

Pressure loss (US units) Pressure loss depends on the nominal diameter and the fluid properties.
The "Applicator" PC software is available from Endress+Hauser and can be used to calculate the pressure loss
in US units. The "Applicator" program contains all the important device data which allows the measuring
system arrangement to be optimized.
The software is used for the following calculations:
• Nominal diameter of the sensor with fluid properties such as viscosity, density etc.
• Pressure loss downstream from the measuring point
• Conversion of mass flow to volume flow etc.
• Simultaneous display of variables determined by different measuring devices
• Determining measuring ranges
The Applicator program runs on any IBM-compatible PC with Windows.

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Mechanical construction
Design/dimensions Field housing compact version (non-hazardous area II2G / zone 1)

A J
A* K

Esc
- + E

G
F
di

L
C

D M
N
B

H
E
O

A0011849

Dimensions in SI units

DN A A* B C D E F G H J K L M N O di

1 1.3
2 2
227 207 10 40 90 120 291.2 269.3 22 168 100 30 120 175 187.5
4 3.9

6 5.35

* Blind version (without local display)

DN 1 to 4: 4-VCO-4
DN 6: 8-VCO-4
All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

DN A A* B C D E F G H J K L M N O di

1/24" 0.05

1/12" 0.08
8.94 8.15 0.39 1.57 3.54 4.72 11.5 10.6 0.87 6.61 3.94 1.18 4.72 6.89 7.38
1/8" 0.15

¼" 0.21

* Blind version (without local display)

DN 1/24 to 1/8": 4-VCO-4
DN ¼": 8-VCO-4
All dimensions in [inch]

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Transmitter, remote version, connection housing (II2G/zone 1)

A
A*
B C
B* D

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Nic öffnen

Nicht-eigensichere

Ke ircuit s a re aliv ile

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Stromkreise durch

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IP40-Abdeckung geschützt

p cover tight w
Non-intrinsically safe
circuits Ip40 protected

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Esc

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Boucles de courant – +

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E

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sans sécurité intrinsèque
protégées par Ip40

sou s nsion l Ne
pas o t e pparei
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M
L
J

K
F
G

A0006999

Dimensions in SI units

A A* B B* C D E F G H J K L M

∅ 8.6
265 242 240 217 206 186 178 100 130 100 144 170 355
(M8)

* Blind version (without local display)

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

A A* B B* C D E F G H J K L M

∅ 8.6
10.4 9.53 9.45 8.54 8.11 7.32 7.01 3.94 5.12 3.94 5.67 6.69 13.9
(M8)

* Blind version (without local display)

All dimensions in [inch]

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Transmitter, remote version, wall-mount housing (non-hazardous area)

D
Esc
- + E

B
C
F G
A E

H J K J

N
S S

M
R

L
O
P Q P

A0001150

Dimensions in SI units

A B C D E F G H J K

215 250 90.5 159.5 135 90 45 > 50 81 53

L M N O P Q R S T 1)

95 53 102 81.5 11.5 192 8 × M5 20 2 × ∅ 6.5

1)
Securing screw for wall mounting: M6 (screw head max. 10.5 mm)
All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

A B C D E F G H J K

8.46 9.84 3.56 6.27 5.31 3.54 1.77 > 1.97 3.18 2.08
1)
L M N O P Q R S T
3.74 2.08 4.01 3.20 0.45 7.55 8 × M5 0.79 2 × ∅ 0.26
1)
Securing screw for wall mounting: M6 (screw head max. 0.41")
All dimensions in [inch]

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Sensor remote version, connection housing

A
B G

F
E
C H
A0012360

Dimensions in SI units

DN A B C D E F G H

1 to 6 163 143 175 102 133 235 129 120

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

DN A B C D E F G H

1/24 to ¼" 6.42 5.63 6.89 4.02 5.24 9.25 5.08 4.72
All dimensions in [inch]

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4-VCO-4 connection (welded; DN 1 to 4)

8-VCO-4 connection (welded; DN 6)

Esc

Q
- + E

P
L ±1.0 (±0.04)
mm (inch)
A0012329

Dimensions in SI units

4-VCO-4 / 8-VCO-4 connection: 1.4539/904L

DN L P Q

1 to 4 175 AF 11/16" 12.5

6 175 AF 1" 20

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

4-VCO-4 / 8-VCO-4 connection: 1.4539/904L

DN L P Q

1/24 to 1/8" 6.89 AF 11/16" 0.49

¼" 6.89 AF 1" 0.79

All dimensions in [inch]

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4-VCO-4 connection with mounting kit: DN 15 flange (DN 1 to 4)

8-VCO-4 connection with mounting kit: DN 15 flange (DN 6)

R
LK

Q
Esc
- + E

P
S

L ±1.5 (±0.06)
mm (inch)
A0012330

Dimensions in SI units

Mounting kit DN 15 flange EN 1092-1 (DIN 2501) PN 40: 1.4539/904L

DN PN L P Q R S LK

1 to 6 40 278 95 17.3 4 × Ø 14 28 65

Mounting kit DN 15 flange (JIS): 1.4539/904L

DN JIS L P Q R S LK
1 to 6 10K 278 95 15 4 × Ø 15 28 70

Mounting kit ½" flange (ASME): 1.4539/904L

DN ASME L P Q R S LK
1 to 6 Cl 150 278 88.9 15.7 4 × Ø 15.7 17.7 60.5

1 to 6 Cl 300 278 95.2 15.7 4 × Ø 15.7 20.7 66.5

Loose flanges (not wetted) made from stainless steel 1.4404/316L

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

Mounting kit DN 15 flange EN 1092-1 (DIN 2501) PN 40: 1.4539/904L

DN PN L P Q R S LK

1/24 to ¼" 40 11 3.74 0.68 4 × Ø 0.55 1.10 2.56

Mounting kit DN 15 flange (JIS): 1.4539/904L

DN JIS L P Q R S LK

1/24 to ¼" 10K 11 3.74 0.59 4 × Ø 0.59 1.10 2.76

Mounting kit ½" flange (ASME): 1.4539/904L

DN ASME L P Q R S LK
1/24 to ¼" Cl 150 11 3.50 0.62 4 × Ø 0.62 0.70 2.38

1/24 to ¼" Cl 300 11 3.75 0.62 4 × Ø 0.62 0.82 2.62

Loose flanges (not wetted) made from stainless steel 1.4404/316L

All dimensions in [inch]

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4-VCO-4 connection with mounting kit: NPT-F (DN 1 to 4)

8-VCO-4 connection with mounting kit: NPT-F (DN 6)

Esc

Q
- + E

P
+1.5 (+0.06)
L –2.0 (–0.08)
mm (inch)
A0012332

Dimensions in SI units

Mounting kit NPT-F connection: 1.4539/904L

DN L P Q

1 to 4 265 AF ¾" ¼" NPT-F

6 265 AF 1 1/16" ½" NPT-F

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

Mounting kit NPT-F connection: 1.4539/904L

DN L P Q

1/24 to 1/8" 10.43 AF ¾" ¼" NPT-F

¼" 10.43 AF 1 1/16" ½" NPT-F

All dimensions in [inch]

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Purge connections / secondary containment monitoring

" Caution!
The secondary containment is filled with dry nitrogen (N2). Do not open the purge connections unless the
containment can be filled immediately with a dry inert gas. Use only low overpressure to purge.
Maximum pressure 5 bar (73 psi).

C
B D

A0012335

Dimensions in SI units

DN A B C D

1 to 6 ½" NPT 30 37 33
All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

DN A B C D

1/24 to ¼" ½" NPT 1.18 1.46 1.30

All dimensions in [inch]

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Rupture element/disk
The sensor housing is optionally available with an integrated rupture element.

# Warning!
• Make sure that the function of the rupture element is not impeded by the installation. The triggering pressure
in the housing is indicated on the information notice. Take suitable measures to ensure that no damage can
occur if the rupture disk is tripped and personal injury is ruled out.
Triggering pressure in the housing 10 to 15 bar (145 to 217 psi)
• Please note that if a rupture disk is used, the housing can no longer assume a secondary containment
function.
• It is not permitted to open the connections or remove the rupture disk.

" Caution!
The existing connection nozzles are not designed for a purge or pressure monitoring function.

! Note!
• The transportation guard on the rupture disk must be removed prior to commissioning.
• Comply with the information on information notices.

A0012344

1 = Rupture element, 2 = Transportation guard

i i

RUPTURE DISK RUPTURE DISK

12.5BAR+/-10%@80°C 12.5BAR+/-20%@20°C
A B
A0011967

Additional sign regarding the position of the rupture disk (RUPTURE DISK)
A Sensor housing with rupture element (incl. rupture disk) È defined fluid exit
A Sensor housing with rupture disk È undefined fluid exit

! Note!
The location of the rupture disk with undefined fluid exit is covered over by an adhesive label. If the rupture
disk is tripped, the adhesive label is destroyed, meaning that a visual check is possible.

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A B

C
D

1 2
A0012349

Dimensions with rupture element/disk

1 Sensor housing with rupture element (incl. rupture disk)
2 Sensor housing with rupture disk

Dimensions in SI units

DN A B C D

1 to 6 33 approx. 42 ½" NPT AF 1"

All dimensions in [mm]

Dimensions in US units

DN A B C D

1/24 to ¼" 1.30 approx. 1.65 ½" NPT AF 1"

All dimensions in [inch]

Weight Compact version Remote version

[kg] [lb] [kg] [lb]

5.5 12.1 3.3 7.3

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Material Transmitter housing

• Compact version
– Aluminum housing: powder-coated die-cast aluminum
• Remote version
– Wall-mount housing: powder coated die-cast aluminum
– Field housing: powder-coated die-cast aluminum

Sensor connection housing (remote version)

• Powder-coated die-cast aluminum

Sensor housing / secondary containment

• Acid-resistant and alkali-resistant external surface, stainless steel 1.4301/304

Seals for mounting set

• Viton
• EPDM
• Silicone
• Kalrez

Material load diagram

# Warning!
The following load curves relate to the entire measuring device and not just to the process connection.

Flange connections according to EN 1092-1 (DIN 2501) (mounting kit)

Wetted parts (flange, measuring tube): 1.4539/904L
Loose flanges (not wetted): 1.4404/316L

[psi] [bar]

700 50
600 40
500 PN 40
30
400
300 20
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 [°C]

-80 -40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 [°F]
A0012140

Flange connections as per ASME B16.5 (mounting kit)

Wetted parts (flange, measuring tube): 1.4539/904L
Loose flanges (not wetted): 1.4404/316L

[psi] [bar]
700 50
600 40 Class 300
500
30
400
300 20
200 Class 150
10
100
0 0
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 [°C]

-80 -40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 [°F]
A0012141

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Flange connections as per JIS B2220 (mounting kit)

Wetted parts (flange, measuring tube): 1.4539/904L
Loose flanges (not wetted): 1.4404/316L

[psi] [bar]
300 20
200
10
100 10K
0 0
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 [°C]

-80 -40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 [°F]
A0012143

Process connection 4-VCO-4, ¼" NPT-F (DN 1 to 4),

8-VCO-4, ½" NPT-F (DN 6)

[psi] [bar]
440
6200
5800 400
DN 1
5400
360
5000
4600 320
4200 280
3800
3400 240
3000 200
2600
2200 160
DN 2, DN 4, DN 6
1800
120
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 [°C]

-80 -40 0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 [°F]
A0011882

Process connections • Welded process connections

– 4-VCO-4 -coupling (DN 1 to 4)
– 8-VCO-4 coupling (DN 6)
• Threaded process connections
– Flanges according to EN 1092-1 (DIN 2501), JIS, ASME
– ¼" NPT-F thread adapter (DN 1 to 4)
– ½" NPT-F thread adapter (DN 6)

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Human interface
Display elements • Liquid crystal display: illuminated, four lines with 16 characters per line
• Selectable display of different measured values and status variables
• 3 totalizers
• At ambient temperatures below –20 °C (–4 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired.

Operating elements • Onsite operation with three optical sensor keys (S/O/ F)
• Application specific Quick Setup menus for straightforward commissioning

Language groups Language groups available for operation in different countries:

• Western Europe and America (WEA): English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and Portuguese
• Eastern Europe/Scandinavia (EES): English, Russian, Polish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Czech
• South and East Asia (SEA): English, Japanese, Indonesian
• China (CN): English, Chinese

! Note!
You can change the language group via the operating program FieldCare.

Remote operation Operation via HART or MODBUS protocol.

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Certificates and approvals

CE mark The measuring system is in conformity with the statutory requirements of the EC Directives.
Endress+Hauser confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.

C-Tick symbol The measuring system meets the EMC requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority
(ACMA).

Ex approval Information about currently available Ex versions (ATEX, NEC/CEC etc.) can be supplied by your
Endress+Hauser sales office on request. All information relevant to explosion protection is available in separate
Ex documents that you can order as necessary.

Pressure Equipment Directive Measuring devices with a nominal diameter smaller than or equal to DN 25 (1") correspond to Article 3(3
) of the EC Directive 97/23/EC (Pressure Equipment Directive) and have been designed and manufactured
according to good engineering practice.

Functional safety SIL 2: in accordance with IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1 (FDIS)

Other standards and • EN 60529:

guidelines Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
• EN 61010-1:
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
• IEC/EN 61326:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC requirements)
• NAMUR Recommendation NE 21: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of industrial process and laboratory
control equipment
• NAMUR Recommendation NE 43:
Standardization of the signal level for the breakdown information of digital transmitters with analog output
signal.
• NAMUR Recommendation NE 53:
Software of field devices and signal-processing devices with digital electronics

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Ordering information
The Endress +Hauser service organization can provide ordering information and detailed information on the
order code.

Accessories
Various accessories, which can be ordered separately from Endress+Hauser, are available for the transmitter
and the sensor.

! Note!
The Endress +Hauser service organization can provide detailed information on the relevant order codes.

Documentation
❑ Flow measurement (FA005D/06)
❑ System Information Promass (SI032D/06)
❑ Operating Instructions (BA139D/06)
❑ Operating Instructions MODBUS RS485 (BA141D/06)
❑ Description of Device Parameters (GP002D/06)
❑ Description of Device Parameters MODBUS RS485 (GP004D/06)
❑ Ex-Supplementary documentation ATEX (II2G): (XA139D/06)
❑ Ex-Supplementary documentation NEC/CEC (Div. 1): (XA141D/06)
❑ Ex-Supplementary documentation NEPSI (Zone 1, Zone 21): (XA142D/06)

Registered trademarks
KALREZ® and VITON®
Registered trademarks of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, USA
HART®
Registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation, Austin, USA
MODBUS®
Registered trademark of the MODBUS Organization
HistoROM™, S-DAT®, T-DAT™, F-CHIP®, FieldCare®, Fieldcheck®, Applicator®
Registered or registration-pending trademarks of Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG, Reinach, CH

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Instruments International AG
Kaegenstrasse 2
4153 Reinach
Switzerland

Tel. +41 61 715 81 00

Fax +41 61 715 25 00
www.endress.com
[email protected]

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