8703 Mass Flow Meter

Brand: Burkert Fluid Control Systems

Mass flow meter are used in process technology for the direct measurement of the mass flow of gases. In case of volumetric flow meters, it is necessary to measure the temperature and the pressure or the density, because gases change their density or rather their volume depending on the pressure. 

The measurement of the mass flow, on the other hand, is independent of the pressure and temperature. 

The digital mass flow meter type 8703 uses a sensor on silicon chip basis located directly in contact with the gas. Due to the fact that the sensor is directly in the bypass channel a very fast response time of the MFM is reached. The actual flow is given over RS485-communication. 

Type 8703 can optionally be calibrated for two different gases, the user is able to switch between these two gases. This instrument communicates with master devices digitally, no further A/D conversions needed. 

The MassFlowCommunicator software can be used for parameterisation and diagnosis

Features

  • Nominal flow ranges from 0.010 l/min to 80 l/min
  • High accuracy
  • Very fast response times
  • Digital communication via RS485
  • Compact variant

Specifications

Operating Pressure

  • Maximum 10 bar (145 psi)

Sensor Circuit

  • Residual Ripple: < 2 %

Indication

  • LED Indication for Power, Limit & Error

Mounting Position

  • Horizontal
  • Vertical

Seat / Seal Material

  • Seal: EPDM
  • Seal: FKM

Approvals & Certifications

  • CE

Flow Rate

  • Nominal Flow Range: 0.01 to 80 LPM

Tolerance

  • Voltage: ± 10 %

Response Time

  • < 300 ms

Principle of Operation

  • Thermal, Calorimetric

Turndown

  • 1:50

Media

  • Air
  • Neutral Gasses

Repeatability

  • ± 0.1 % of Full Scale

Communication

  • Digital
  • RS-232
  • RS-422
  • RS-485 (Half-Duplex or Full-Duplex)
  • USB

Ambient Temperature Range

  • -10° to 50° C (14° to 122° F)

Electrical Contacts

  • Normally Closed
  • Normally Open

Process Temperature

  • -10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F) with Oxygen
  • Gas: -10° to 70° C (14° to 158° F)

BSP Connection

  • G 1/4" Female

Accuracy

  • After 1 Minute Warm-Up Time: ± 0.3 % of Full Scale
  • After 1 Minute Warm-Up Time: ± 0.8 % of Reading

Relay Output

  • One Relay Output for Limit (Process Value Close to Full Scale Value): 1 A at 25 V, 25 VA

Power Supply

  • 24 Vdc

Consumption

  • Power Consumption: 5 W

Environmental Protection

  • Protection Class: IP40

Electrical Connectors

  • D-Sub 9-Pin Plug Connector

NPT Connection

  • 1/4" NPT Female

Enclosure, Body Material

  • Aluminum
  • Metal
  • Stainless Steel
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