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VFM 5000
Vortex Flowmeter
Description
The VFM 5000 Vortex Flowmeter is used to measure the
normalised flow rate for gases and air and mass flow rates of
steam and liquids based on the vortex shedding principle.
The VFM is supplied configured to customer requirements
and can also be programmed online through the front keys.
The VFM 5000 has inbuilt temperature sensor as standard
(PT 1000) and optional pressure sensors for online density
computation for mass/normalised flow displays/outputs.
A RS 485 output is also optionally available.

Features
Ÿ No mechanically moved parts
Ÿ High measuring accuracy 1%of M.V.
Ÿ Wafer and Flanged Versions
Ÿ Compact unit, maintenance-free
Ÿ Microprocessor based digital signal
converter using SMD technology
Ÿ Powerful LCD display with excellent readability
Ÿ Integrated volume / mass totalisers
Ÿ Full programmable parameters like flow
range, engg. units, medium constants,
current / frequency outputs
Ÿ Built-in self diagnostics
Ÿ Wetted parts of SS 316L / 304 and Titanium
Ÿ Meter sizes DN 10S to 200 ( 3/8"s to 8" )
Ÿ Small sizes DN 10S to 20 ( 3/8"S to 3/4" )
with integral U/S & D/S pipes & flanges
Ÿ High rangeability / turn-down ratio
Ÿ Simple programming & user friendly interface
Ÿ Current & frequency optionally RS232 / RS485 outputs
Ÿ External programming with magnetic sensors and bar magnet
without having to open the cover of the electronic housing
Ÿ On-line temperature & optional pressure compensation & mass
flow computation with built- in temperature and pressure sensors
Ÿ Special application specific software for FAD,Natural Gas, Heat Metering
Ÿ Flameproof IIA / IIB
CMRI Certificate No.: CMRI / TC / A / H778
Ÿ EEx d(ib) IIC T6...T2 PTB Certificate no Ex-99.E.2174

Ÿ Intrinsic Safety
CMRI Certificate No.:CMRI / TC / S / H 130
Ÿ Flameproof IIC
CMRI Certificate No.: CMRI / TC / A / H779
Ÿ CSA Certificate Class 1, Div 2,Groups ABCD ;Ex de(ib) IIC or Ex d [ib] IIC No. 1087299 dt. 7.9.01
Ÿ PED Certification audit completed Certificate No.(Pending)

For standard ranges and end connections please

refer table on page 4,5 & 6

VFM5000 Vortex Flowmeter

Condiciones límite Materiales
Límites de temperatura de trabajo -20 a 240 0 C
Flowmeter housing/primary Stainless Steel, A351 CF3M (316L)
O O
Tu C ( F) head (wetted parts) Upto size DN100/4''
Stainless Steel, A351 CF8M (304)
From DN150/6'' to DN200/8''
60 (140)
Bluff body (vortex shedder) Titanium (Alloy No. 3.7035)
Electronic housing Die cast aluminium with
40 (104)
polyurethane finish
30 (86) Housing/body seal Metal seal C ring Inconel Ni plated
20 (68)

0 (32)
Electrical requirements
Supply voltage Ub 240/220/200/120/110/100 V AC
-20 (-3.99)
+10% -15% 230 V AC +6% -
-25 (-13) 10% 48 to 63 Hz
O O
Tm C ( F) Current 4-20 mA, dc
-20 0 50 100 140 180 220 240
(-3,99) (32) (122) (212) (284) (356) (428) (464)
Frequency output Operating data programable,
Tu Temperatura ambiente Versión estándar
Tm Temperatura producto Versión alta temperatura active out put galvanically isolated (not from
Versión área peligrosa current output) amplitude max.
Operating pressure limits upto 40 bar g or to mating flanges
24 V
(see tables on page 3&4) or 100 bar for wafer version Max. load at I100% (20 mA) 700 ohms
Load rating for see Table "pulse width" below
Rendimiento pulse output
Precisión (Re >/= 20000)
Error 1% del valor medido para DN25 a DN200 y ANSI 1"
a 8 " y 2% del valor medido para DN10S a DN20, ANSI Versiones disponibles
3/8"S a ¾"
VFM 5000
Repetibilidad ± 0,5% del cudal medido K - Compact system, signal converter is mounted on the
primary head.
Rango: hasta 20:1 basado en velocidades prácticas
F- Separated system, signal converter is mounted
(Max. 10m) away from the primary head, with
connection box.

Convertidor de señal VFC 090

Full-scale range programmable in litres, m3, US gallons, kgs, tonnes, lbs or Pulse width Frequency f = F 100% Load rating of active output
(at q = 100%) Load current Load
standard flow rate per second minute or hour
Local display 3-field backlit LCD 500 ms 0.0028 Hz < f < 1 Hz < 150 mA > 160 Ohm
Display functions actual flowrate and sum
200 ms 0.0028 Hz < f < 2 Hz < 150 mA > 160 Ohm
totalizer (8-digit), each
programmable for continuous or 100 ms 0.0028 Hz < f < 3 Hz < 150 mA > 160 Ohm
sequential display
of measured parameters and 100 ms 3 Hz < f < 5 Hz < 60 mA > 400 Ohm
error messages
Display units 50 ms 0.0028 Hz < f < 5 Hz < 150 mA > 160 Ohm
Actual flowrate Units list as per full scale range
50 ms 5 Hz < f < 10 Hz < 150 mA > 160 Ohm
or % of full scale independently
programmed 30 ms 6 Hz < f < 10 Hz < 80 mA > 300 Ohm
Totalizer liters, m3 , US gallons, kgs,
tonnes, lbs, ft3 Pulse duty 10 Hz < f < 1000 Hz < 25 mA > 1000 Ohm
Display : factor 1:1
1st field (top) 8-digit, 7- segment numeric
160 ms 10000 Hz < f < 2547 Hz < 25 mA > 1000 Ohm
display, symbols for key
acknowledgment 50 ms 2547 Hz < f <10000 Hz < 25 mA > 1000 Ohm
2nd field (middle) 10 character, 14 segment text
display .
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3rd field (bottom) 6 markers to identify actual
display
Mass / normalised flow measurement automatic online through
temperature & optional
pressure sensors, manual
option through keypad present

Medidor de caudal Vortex VFM5000

 Sandwich ver. DN25 to DN150 (1" to 6") Flanged version DN25 to DN50 (1" to 2")

Diagram 1 Diagram 2

Flanged version DN80 to DN150 (3" to 6") Flanged version DN 200 (8")

Diagram 3 Diagram4

Small size meters DN10s to DN20 (3/8" to 3/4")

Diagram5

Medidor de caudal Vortex VFM5000

As per Diagram 1

VFM5000 Vortex Flowmeter

As per Diagram2,3&4

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As per Diagram 5

Medidor de caudal Vortex VFM5000

Electrical connection
Ÿ Power supply, power consumption and load rating of
outputs; see "Technical data" (Page 11&12)
Ÿ Current and frequency outputs (I + F) must be gal-
vanically isolated from all input and output circuits but not
from each other!
If I and F are used simultaneously, a grounded receiver
instrument may only be connected to one of the two outputs

Medidor de caudal Vortex VFM5000

A separate installation booklet is supplied with each
VFM 5000. Maintenance
Refer to the VFM5000 Installation and Maintainance
1. The inside diameter of the flowmeter should be the same
Instruction manual for comprehensive details of installation,
as that of the flowmeter pipeline.
commisioning, maintenance and trouble shooting.
2. Install the flowmeter in line with the pipe axis. Take care
that the gasket does not protrude into the pipeline.
How to order
3. Avoid pulsating flow or installations where vibration is
Example: 1 off 1½'' VFM5000 vortex flowmeter, wafer version
present. Where vibration is evident performance can be
complete with PN40 installation kit for use on compressed air
improved by use of pipe supports and by increasing the
with line conditions of; maximum normalised flowrate 600
electronic damping. However low flow measurement will
Nm³ /h, pressure 2 bar g and temperature 15°C.
be adversely affected.
4. For steam metering applications, take care to ensure that
Standard Version 1 will be supplied if position of signal
the steam is dry and that any condensate is removed from
convertor is not specified. The arrows indicate direction of
the pipeline through the correct use of steam traps and
flow.
separators.
5. Allow at least 0.5 m between the flowmeter centreline and
the nearest adjacent wall for access.
6. Allow adequate lengths of straight uninterrupted pipe runs
upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.

The following guidelines are minimum requirements:

Inlet run:
Downstream of reducer 20 D
Downstream of 90 degree bend 20 D
Downstream of 2 x 90 degree bends 30 D
Downstream of 3 x 90 degree bends 40 D
Downstream of ball / gate valve 40 D
Downstream of control valve 50 D

Outlet run:
For all applications, allow a minimum of 5 D downstream of
the flowmeter.

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