When it comes to billing and paying for the amount of CNG actually pumped, the measuring accuracy at the dispenser is just as important as with any other fuel. Therefore, the “brain” in every CNG dispenser is a flowmeter that measures the quantity of fuel transferred from dispenser to vehicle with the absolute highest accuracy – reliability day in, day out, round the clock. These are some of the benefits of CNGmass, which has been specifically designed for such applications.
● Excellent operational safety – reliable under extreme process conditions
● Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature)
● Space-saving installation – no in/outlet run needs
● Easy operation – reduced to application needs
● Fast commissioning – pre-configured devices
● Automatic recovery of data for servicing
● Measuring principle operates independently of physical fluid properties such as viscosity or density
● Accurate measurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) in high pressure refueling applications.
Device properties
● Flow rates up to 150 kg/min (330 lb/min)
● Process pressure up to 350 bar (5080 psi)
● Rupture disc available
● Robust, ultra-compact transmitter housing
● Pulse output and Modbus RS485
● Transmitter for custody transfer
Product headline
The refueling application flowmeter with easy system integration. Accurate measurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) in high pressure refueling applications.
Sensor features
Excellent operational safety – reliable under extreme process conditions. Fewer process measuring points – multivariable measurement (flow, density, temp). Spacesaving installation – no in/outlet run needs. Flow rates up to 150 kg/min (330 lb/min). Process pressure up to 350 bar (5080 psi).
Transmitter features
Easy operation – reduced to application needs. Fast commissioning – pre‐configured devices. Automatic recovery of data for servicing. Robust, ultra‐compact transmitter housing. Pulse output and Modbus RS485.
Nominal diameter range
DN 8 to 25 (⅜ to 1″)
Wetted materials
Measuring tube: 1.4435 (316L)
Connection: 1.4404 (316)Measured variables
Mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow
Max. measurement error
Mass flow: ±0.5 % of batch
Measuring range
0 to 150 kg/min (0 to 330 lb/min)
Max. process pressure
350 bar (5080 psi)
Medium temperature range
–50 to +125 °C (–58 to +257 °F)
Ambient temperature range
–40 to +60 °C (–40 to +140 °F)
Sensor housing material
1.4301 (304), corrosion resistant
Transmitter housing material
Powder‐coated die‐cast aluminium
Degree of protection
IP67, type 4X enclosure
Display/Operation
No local operation
Configuration via operating tools possibleOutputs
Pulse/frequency/switch output (passive), phase‐shifted pulse
Inputs
None
Digital communication
Modbus RS485
Power supply
DC 10 to 30 V AC 20 to 28 V
Hazardous area approvals
ATEX, IECEx, NEC/CEC, FM, CSA, NEPSI, UL
Metrological approvals and certificates
Calibration performed on accredited calibration facilities (acc. to ISO/IEC 17025), custody transfer
PTB, BEW, LNE, Rosstandart, NTEP approvals
Pressure approvals and certificates
CRN
Material certificates
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