Proline t-mass F 500 Thermal Mass Flowmeter
The Proline t-mass F 500 thermal mass flowmeter features patented sensor design providing unprecedented measurement stability in thermal inline mass flow measurement. It compensates in real time for changes in process conditions including temperature, pressure, flow direction, and gas type.
Key Specifications
Max. Measurement Error: Gas: 1.0% o.r. (10 to 100% o.f.s.), 0.1% o.f.s. (1 to 10% o.f.s.)
Measuring Range: 0.5 to 3750 kg/h (1.1 to 8250 lb/h)
Medium Temperature Range: -40 °C to +180°C (-40 °F to +356 °F)
Max. Process Pressure: PN40 / Cl. 300 / 20K
Field of Application
The innovative remote transmitter maximizes installation flexibility and operational safety in demanding environments. Heartbeat Technology enables measurement reliability and compliant verification.
Key Benefits
- Flexible programming based on 21 standard gases or freely definable gas mixtures
- Premium measurement accuracy and repeatability for high process control
- Reliable monitoring with detection of process disturbances and reverse flow
- Easy maintenance with removable sensor
- Full access to process and diagnostic information with numerous I/Os and fieldbuses
- Reduced complexity with freely configurable I/O functionality
- Integrated verification through Heartbeat Technology
Technical Specifications
Wetted Materials
| Component |
Material Specifications |
| Measuring Tubes (DN 15-50) |
Stainless cast steel, CF3M/1.4408 |
| Measuring Tubes (DN 65-100) |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (316/316L) |
| Process Connections (Flange) |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (F316/F316L) |
| Process Connections (Threaded) |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (316/316L) |
| Sensing Element (Unidirectional) |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (316/316L) or Alloy C22, 2.4602 (UNS N06022) |
| Sensing Element (Bidirectional) |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (316/316L) |
| Reverse Flow Detection |
Stainless steel, 1.4404 (316/316L) |
Measured Variables
Mass flow, temperature, standard volume flow, volume flow, free air delivery, velocity, heat flow, energy flow, density
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Ambient Temperature Range |
-40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F) |
| Optional Temperature Range |
Transmitter: -50 to 60°C (-50 to 140°F), Sensor: -60 to 60°C (-60 to 140°F) |
| Transmitter Housing Material |
Aluminium, AlSi10Mg, coated or Polycarbonate |
| Degree of Protection |
IP66/67, Type 4X enclosure; Sensor: IP68, Type 6P (optional) |
Electrical & Communication
| Component |
Specification |
| Display/Operation |
4-line backlit display with touch control, configuration via local display and operating tools |
| Outputs |
4 outputs: 4-20 mA HART, 4-20 mA, Pulse/frequency/switch output, Relay output |
| Inputs |
Status input, 4-20 mA input |
| Digital Communication |
HART, Modbus RS485 |
| Power Supply |
DC 24V or AC 100 to 240V |
Certifications & Approvals
Hazardous Area: ATEX, cCSAus, IECEx, NEPSI, JPN, UK Ex, EAC, KC
Product Safety: CE, C-tick
Functional Safety: IEC 61508, applicable in safety-relevant applications per IEC 61511
Pressure Approvals: PED, CRN
Material Certificates: 3.1 material, NACE MR0175/MR0103
