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Ex-Protected MASS FLOW METERS / CONTROLLERS FOR GAS - EX-FLOW series

EX-FLOW Ex-Protected Mass Flow Meters / Controllers for Gases

ATEX Zone-1 Certified (Intrinsically Safe)

The Mass Flow Meters of the EX-FLOW series are of rugged design and suitable for gas flow applications in hazardous areas. The intrinsically safe measuring head is IECEx and ATEX tested and can be used up to Zone 1 or EPL Gb flammable gas atmospheres with an ambient temperature up to +70ºC with marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb. The housing of the electronics compartment is rated to IP65.

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Gas Flow Control in hazardous areas

In combination with Bronkhorst® control valves, Mass Flow Meters (MFM) can be used as Mass Flow Controllers (MFC). Control valves can either be integrally or separately mounted, to measure and control gas flows. EX-FLOW valves are equipped with explosion protected coils, available in two executions:

  • Coil type XB : protection method "intrinsically safe"; rated for use up to Zone 0/20 Gas and Dust Ex-atmospheres with marking II 1 G D Ex ia ta IIC // IIIC T6 T80ºC Ga Da.
  • Coil type XC : protection method "increased safety"; rated for use up to Zone 1/21 Gas and Dust Ex-atmospheres with marking II 2 G D Ex eb tb IIC // IIIC T4 T130ºC (Equivalent IECEx Gb Db rating on request)

The electrical connection of the flow meter and the control valve to the power supply/readout system (located in the safe zone) is achieved via separate cables. The readout system contains a controller function pc-board to complete the control loop.

Flow ranges (N2-equivalent):

  • Lowest range  0,16...8 mln/min
  • Highest range  220...11.000 m3n/h (Mass Flow Meter), 7,5...375 m3n/h (Mass Flow Controller)

Power supply and readout

An EX-FLOW MFM or MFC should be connected to an E-8000 Series power supply / readout system with certified and integrated intrinsically safe galvanic inputs and outputs. This unit must be installed in the safe area. The actual configuration is of an on request modular build, according to the number and execution of the instruments to be connected.

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Mass Flow Meter model pages

Full Scale capacities (N2-equivalent) versus pressure rating

PN 40 bar PN 100 bar PN 200 bar PN 400 bar
  F-110CX  |  7,5 ... 9,5 mln/min F-120MX  |  7,5 ... 9,5 mln/min F-130MX  |  7,5 ... 9,5 mln/min
  F-111BX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min F-121MX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min F-131MX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min
  F-111AX  | 5 ... 100 ln/min F-121MX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min F-131MX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min
  F-112AX  |  40 ... 250 ln/min F-122MX  |  15 ... 250 ln/min F-132MX  |  15 ... 250 ln/min
  F-113AX  |  200 ... 1250 ln/min F-123MX  |  200 ... 1250 ln/min F-133MX  |  200 ... 1250 ln/min
F-106AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h F-116AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h F-126AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h F-136AX   |  20 ... 200 m3n/h
F-106BX  |  50 ... 500 m3n/h F-116BX  |  50 ... 375 m3n/h F-126BX  |  50 ... 375 m3n/h  
F-106CX  |  100 ... 1000 m3n/h      
F-106DX  |  180 ... 1800 m3n/h      
F-106EX  |  400 ... 4000 m3n/h      
F-106FX  |  700 ... 7000 m3n/h      
F-106GX  |  1100 ... 11000 m3n/h      
F-107AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h      
F-107BX  |  50 ... 500 m3n/h      
F-107CX  |  100 ... 1000 m3n/h      
F-107DX  |  180 ... 1800 m3n/h      
 

Mass Flow Controller model pages

Full Scale capacities (N2-equivalent) versus pressure rating

PN 64 bar PN 100 bar PN 400 bar
F-200CX  |  7,5 ... 9,5 mln/min F-210CX  |  7,5 ... 9,5 mln/min F-230MX  |  10 ... 500 mln/min
F-201CX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min F-211CX  |  0,015 ... 20 ln/min F-231MX  |  0,5 ... 10 ln/min
F-201AX  |  5 ... 100 ln/min F-211AX  |  5 ... 100 ln/min F-231MX  |  0,5 ... 10 ln/min
F-202AX  |  30 ... 250 ln/min F-212AX  |  30 ... 250 ln/min F-232MX  |  10 ... 100 ln/min
F-203AX  |  200 ... 1250 ln/min F-213AX  |  200 ... 1250 ln/min  
F-206AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h F-216AX  |  20 ... 200 m3n/h  
F-206BX  |  50 ... 375 m3n/h F-216BX  |  50 ... 375 m3n/h  

Features

  • Typical Ex-system rating: ATEX equipment Category 2, Zone 1 (Gas) or IECEx EPL Gb
  • Pressure ratings up to 400 bar
  • Rugged, weatherproof housing (IP65, dust and waterproof)
  • High flow versions available (up to 11000 m3n/h)

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Downloads

Brochures
EX-FLOW brochure
Manuals
Manual EX-FLOW meters and controllers - ATEX
Manual EX-FLOW meters and controllers - IECEx
Manual EX-FLOW meters and controllers - TIIS
Hook-up diagrams
MFM Measuring Head
XB-Coil
XC-Coil
Certificates
IECEx Certificate EX-FLOW MFM Measuring Head X100 : IECEx DEK14.0060
TIIS Certificate EX-FLOW MFM Measuring head X100 : 検・第TC21584号 (Japanese certification)
KCs Certificate EX-FLOW MFM Measuring Head X100 :: Ex ib IIC T4 (Korean certification)
ATEX CAT 2 Certificate EX-FLOW MFM Measuring Head X100 : KEMA 01ATEX1172
EU Declaration of Conformity Measuring Head X100 : ATEX CAT 2 (doc. 9.06.032)
ATEX CAT 2 Certificate XB-coil
ATEX CAT 2 Certificate XC-coil
ATEX CAT 2 Notification Directive 2014/34/EU : DEKRA 12ATEXQ0100
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Applications

  • Process gas measurement or control in (petro-) chemical industries
  • Fuel cell technology
  • Gas distribution systems
  • Hydrogenation processes
  • Gas consumption measurement for internal accounting
  • Heating or biogas production

 
Application story

Bronkhorst High-Tech designs and manufactures innovative instruments and subsystems for low-flow measurement and control for use in laboratories, machinery and industry. Driven by a strong sense of sustainability and with many years of experience, we offer an extensive range of (mass) flow meters and controllers for gases and liquids, based on thermal, Coriolis and ultrasonic measuring principles. Our global sales and service network provides local support in more than 40 countries. Discover Bronkhorst®!