Heinrichs Variable Area Flowmeter

Model: BGN
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- All-metal design
- Process temperature up to +350°C
- Process pressure up to PN 600
- Electronic transmitter ES
- Special materials
Applications
Flow metering of liquids and gases in pipelines.
Indication of momentary volume- or mass flow per time unit.
Applications: chemical-, petrochemical-,oil- and gas industry
Reliability
Especially suitable for its robust design for processes under difficult and harsh conditions
Special features
- Clear 90 ° scale
- Linear characteristic by optimized float shape
- High temperature versions up to 350 ° C
- High pressure versions up to 600 bar
- Self draining
- Backflow stop
- Flow controller
Technical data
Body:
Materials: 1.4404 (316 L) / 1.4571 (316 Ti), Hastelloy C-22, Monel, PTFE, (others on request)
End connections: flanges acc. EN 1092, ASME B16.5, DIN2512,
JIS, NPT, pipe joint, special connections
Nominal pressure: PN 40, ASME Cl150 / 300 higher pressure rate up to 600 bar optional
Process temperature: -40°C bis +350°C
Ambient temperature: -40°C bis +80°C
Ingress protection: IP 65 / IP 67 (EN60529)
CE-mark: Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EG
Ranges: from 0,5-5 l/h up to 13.000-6130.000l/h water
Display: Aluminum (enamel finish) or stainless steel
outputs: inductive switch
inductive switch (safety function))
micro switch (others on request)
Ambient temperature: -40°C up to +80°C (without switch))
-40°C up to +65°C (with switch)
Transmitter ES:
- Power supply: 14 – 30 VDC
- Outputs: passive, galvanically isolated
- Analog: 4-20 mA
- Binary 1 and 2: Ui=30 V, Ii=20mA, Pi=100 mW
- Input binary: Counter reset (only for ES with counter module)
Ambient temperature: -40°C up to +70°C
Ingress protection: IP 20 (EN60529
Accuracy:
Liquid: ± 1,6% of upper range value (BGN-S/H)
± 0,2% with transmitter (ES)
Gas: ± 1,8% of upper range value (BGN-S/H)
± 0,2% with transmitter (ES)
Communication
HART-protocol
HART-protocol and 2 NAMUR-switches
HART-protocol and 1 NAMUR-switch / pulse output
HART-protocol and counter module
Profibus-PA
Foundation Fieldbus

Model: BGF
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Horizontal installation
- All-metal design
- Process temperature up to +350°C
- Process pressure up to PN 600
- Electronic transmitter ES
- Special material
Applications
Flow metering of liquids and gases in pipelines.
Indication of momentary volume- or mass flow per time unit.
Applications: chemical-, petrochemical-,oil- and gas industry
Reliability
Especially suitable for its robust design for processes under difficult and harsh conditions
Special features
- Horizontal mounting possible, therefore, to be used for all flow directions
- Clear 90 ° scale
- Linear characteristic by optimized float shape
- High temperature versions up to 350 ° C
- High pressure versions up to 600 bar
Technical data
Body:
Materials: 1.4404 (316 L) / 1.4571 (316 Ti), PTFE,
(others on request)
End connections: flanges acc. EN 1092, ASME B16.5, DIN2512,
JIS, NPT, pipe joint, special connections
Nominal pressure: PN 40, ASME Cl150 / 300 (standard)
higher pressures up to 600 bar
Process temperature: -40°C bis +350°C
Ambient temperature: -40°C bis +80°C
Ingress protection: IP 65 / IP 67 (EN60529)
CE-mark: Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EG
Ranges: from 5-50 l/h up to 4.000-40.000 l/h water
Display: Aluminum (enamel finish) or stainless steel
outputs: inductive switch
inductive switch (safety function)
micro switch (others on request)
Ambient temperature: -40°C up to +80°C (without switch))
-40°C up to +65°C (with switch)
Transmitter ES:
- Power supply: 14 – 30 VDC
- Outputs: passive, galvanically isolated
- Analog: 4-20 mA
- Binary 1 and 2: Ui=30 V, Ii=20mA, Pi=100 mW
- Input binary: Counter reset (only for ES with counter module)
Ambient temperature: -40°C up to +70°C
Ingress protection: IP 20 (EN60529)
Accuracy:
Liquid/gas ± 2% of upper range value
± 0,2% with transmitter (ES)
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection: DMT 00 ATEX E 075
Type of protection: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6
CE-mark: Explosion Protection Directive 94/9/EG
Electromagnetic compatibility: EMC- Directive 89/336/EEC
Communication
HART-protocol
HART-protocol and 2 NAMUR-switches
HART-protocol and 1 NAMUR-switch / pulse output
HART-protocol and counter module
Profibus-PA
Foundation Fieldbus

Model: KDS/BGK
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Low flow
- All-metal design (stainless steel)
- Liquids and gases
- Limit switch
Applications
- Measuring the volume flow rate of extremely low flow rates of liquids and gases
- Can be used in the chemical industry or in medical or laboratory engineering
Technical data
Measuring ranges:
Water: 0,1-1 l/h …10-100 l/h
Air: 5-50 Nl/h …300-3000 Nl/h
Accuracy:
Liquid/Gas ± 3%qG 50 acc. VDE/VDI 3513
Process connections:
Material: stainless steel
Process connection: 1/4″ NPT (F)
Pressure rating: PN 40
Process temperature:
-40°C up to +130°C (w/o limit switches)
-25°C up to +100°C (c/w electrical output)
Ambient temperature: -25°C bis +70°C
Ingress protection: IP65 (EN60529)
Output signal:
- inductive limit switches
- induktive limit switches (safety technology)
- Analog output 4-20 mA ; 2-wire
Approvals and certificates
Hazardous Area Protection
Gas: PTB 00 ATEX 2048 type of protection: II 2G EEx ia IIC T4
Dust: ZELM 03 ATEX 0128 type of protection: II 1D Ex iaD 20 T…°C
SIL
Applicability SIL 1 / SIL 2 acc. IEC 61508-2

Model: KDS-R
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Flow control of liquids and gases
- Robust, low-wear mechanical system
- Inductive limit switch (safety function)
- Ranges: water0,1-1,0 l/h / 10-100 l/h, air: 3,0-30 Nl/h / 300-3000 Nl/h
Applications
- Flow control of liquids and gases in pipelines.
- KDS-R.N or fluctuating inlet pressure
- KDS-R.V for fluctuating outlet pressure
Technical data
Application conditions:
for thin liquid products whith sufficient flowability, which are free of particles,
not cristalizing, not adhessive and do not tend to depositions.
Measuring ranges:
- Water: 0,1-1 l/h …20-100 l/h
- Air: 5-50 Nl/h …300-3000 Nl/h
- Regulating range: KDS-R V/N : 10-100%
Accuracy:
Liquid/Gas ± 3%qG 50 acc. VDE/VDI 3513
regulating accuracy ± 5% full scale
Process connections:
Material: stainless steel
Process connection: 1/4″ NPT (F)
Pressure rating: PN 16 (PN 25 on request)
Process temperature:
-40°C up to +130°C (w/o limit switches)
-25°C up to +100°C (c/w electrical output)
Ambient temperature: -25°C bis +70°C
Ingress protection: IP65 (EN60529)
Output signal:
- inductive limit switches
- inductive limit switches (safety technology)
- Analog output 4-20 mA ; 2-wire
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection:
Gas PTB 00 ATEX 2048 X
Ignition category: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6-T4
Dust ZELM 03 ATEX 0128 X
Ignition category:II 1D Ex iaD 20 T…°C

Model: V31
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Glass cone
- Liquids and gases
- Stainless steel housing
- Flange-, thread-, hose clip and bonded connection/punkt]
- Limit switches
Applications
Flow metering of liquids and gases e.g. in the chemical industry or in medical or laboratory engineering.
The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is shown.
Special features
- Modular device concept
- User friendly design
- Chip guard
- Limit switches (option)
Technical data
Ranges:
Water: 20 °C, min: 6,5-65 l/h, max:1.000-10.000l/h
Air: 0 °C, 1,013 bar abs., min: 150-1.500 Nl/h, max:18.000-180.000 Nl/h
Display:
Flow rate units on the glass cone.
Accuracy class: (acc. VDE/VDI 3513, page 2):
- Liquid: 1,6%
- Gas: 2,5%
Applications:
Metering of liquid products with suitable viscosity, free of solids, not clog and do not tend to form deposits.
Gases with linear flow characteristics and adequate inlet pressure
Ambient conditions:
Ambient temperature: -20°C up to +80°C
Fluid conditions:
Nominal pressure: 15 bar max. (depends on temperature and material, details see relevant data sheet)
All pressure data refer to liquids without danger potential and proper and stress free installation of the equipment.

Model: K09
Low Volume – variable area – with glass tube
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Mounting length 90 mm
- Accuracy ± 3% qG 50
- For liquids up to 100 l/h and gases up to 3000 nl/h
- Adjusting valve
- Differential pressure regulator
Applications
Flow metering of liquid or gaseous products in pipelines. The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is displayed.
Technical data
Ranges:
Water 20 °C, min: 0,02-0,25 l/h, max:10-100 l/h
Air 20 °C, 1,2 bar abs., min: 2-20 Nl/h, max:300-3000 Nl/h
Electronic output: (Option)
- 1 inductive switch, mono- or bistable
- Mono-stable RC 10/15-14-N0
- Bi- stable RC 10/15-14-N3
- Make: Pepperl+Fuchs,
Accuracy:
Reference conditions: water 20 °C (air 20 °C, 1,2 bar abs)
Measuring error:
± 3 % qG= 50% acc. VDE/VDI 3513 Bl. 2
Repeatability
± 1,0 % of upper range value
Applications:
Metering of liquid products with suitable viscosity, free of solids, not clog and do not tend to form deposits..
Gases with linear flow characteristics and adequate inlet pressure.
Ambient conditions:
Ambient temperature -20°C up to +100°C (risk of frost fracture!)
(with switch +70°C)
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN60529)
Product conditions
without switch: -20°C up to +100°C
with switch: -20°C up to +70°C
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN60529)
Max. pressure: PN 10
All pressure data refer to liquids without danger potential and proper and stress free installation of the equipment
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection: in preparation (for mech. instrument)
Contacts PTB 00 ATEX 2128 X (with limit switches)
Ignition category: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6-T4
CE-marking: Ex-guidelines 94/9/EG
EMC: EMC-guidelines 2004/108/EG
PED: 97/23/EG

Model: K09-R
Low Volume – variable area – with glass tube
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Flow control and regulation of liquids and gases
- Differential pressure regulating of inlet and outlet pressure
- For liquids up to 100 l/h and gases up to 3000 Nm3/h
- Measuring and regulating ranges 10-100 %
Applications
Flow control of liquids and gases in pipelines
K09-R.N for fluctuating inlet pressure
K09-R.V for fluctuating outlet pressure
Technical data
Ranges:
- Water: 0,02-0,25 l/h / 10-100 l/h
- Air: 2,0-20 Nl/h / 300-3.000 Nl/h
- Measuring and control range K09-R V / N 10-100%
Electronic outputs: inductive switches
Accuracy:
Reference conditions: water 20 °C , air 20 °C, 1,2 bar abs
Measuring error: liquid/ gas: ± 3% of upper range value qG= 50% gem. VDE/VDI 3513 Bl. 2
Control deviation: liquid/ gas ± 5% of upper range value
Applications:
Metering of liquid products with suitable viscosity, free of solids, not clog and do not tend to form deposits..
Gases with linear flow characteristics and adequate inlet pressure
Nominal pressure: PN16 (max. unilateral pressure resistance of the diaphragm is 7 bar)
Process temperature: 0°C up to +100°C (without switch)
0°C up to +70°C (with switch)
Ambient temperature: 0°C up to +80°C
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN60529)
Approvals and certificates
Explosion Protection:
Labelling of non-electrical instruments K09:
II 2GD IIC TX
Reg. No.: BVS 10 ATEX H-B 034
Labelling of the limit switch
PTB 99 ATEX 2128 X
II 2G Ex ia IIC T6

Model: K12
Low Volume – variable area – with glass tube
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Mounting length 125 mm
- Accuracy ± 2,5% qG 50
- For liquids up to 100 nl/h and gases up to 5000 nl/h
- Adjusting valve
- Differential pressure regulator
Applications
Flow metering of liquid or gaseous products in pipelines. The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is displayed.
Technical data
Ranges:
Water 20 °C, min: 0,25-2,5 l/h, max:16-160 l/h
Air 20 °C, 1,2 bar abs., min: 0,5-5 Nl/h, max:500-5.000 Nl/h
Electronic output (Option): inductive limit switches
Accuracy:
Liquids / gases: ± 2,5% q G 50 acc. VDE/VDI 3513 page 2
K12-V / N (differential pressure regulator) ± 3 % / ± 5 % FS within 10-100% of the range
Repeatability Liquids / gases ± 1,0 % FS
K12-V / N (differential pressure regulator) ± 1,5 % / 2,5 % FS
Applications:
Metering of liquid products with suitable viscosity, free of solids, not clog and do not tend to form deposits.
Gases with linear flow characteristics and adequate inlet pressure.
Ambient conditions:
Ambient temperature -20°C up to +100°C (risk of frost fracture!)
(-20°C up to +70°C)
Product conditions
without switch: -20°C up to +100°C
(with switch: -20°C up to +70°C)
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN60529)
Max. pressure: PN 10
All pressure data refer to liquids without danger potential and proper and stress free installation of the equipment.
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection: in preparation (for mech. instrument)
Contacts PTB 00 ATEX 2128 X (with limit switches)
Ignition category: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6-T4
CE-marking: Ex-guidelines 94/9/EG
EMC: EMC-guidelines 2004/108/EG
PED: 97/23/EG

Model: K17
Low Volume – variable area – with glass tube
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Mounting length 175 mm
- Accuracy ± 2% qG 50
- For liquids up to 100 l/h and gases up to 3000 nl/h
- Adjusting valve
- Differential pressure regulator
Applications
Flow metering of liquid or gaseous products in pipelines. The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is displayed.
Technical data
Materials:
- Glass tube: Borosilicate glass
- Float: st.st. 1.4401 (316), glass,
- Body, connections: 1.4404 (316 L) (others on request)
Process connections: ¼” NPT (F), G ¼ , PVC hose (others on request)
Max. pressure: PN 16
Process temperature:-20°C to +100°C
-20°C to +70°C (with limit switches)
Ambient temperature: -20°C to +100°C
-20°C to +70°C (with limit switches)
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN 60529)
Accuracy:
Liquids / gases: ± 2 % qG 50 acc. VDE/VDI 3513 page 2
V / N (differential pressure regulator) ± 2,5 % / ± 5 % FS
within 10-100% of the range
Repeatability:
Liquids / gases : ± 1,0 % FS
V / N (differential pressure regulator) ± 1,5 % / 2,5 % FS
Electrical outputs: inductive limit switches
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection: (for mech. instruments) ) II 2GD IIC TX
Contacts: PTB 00 ATEX 2128 X (with limit switches)
Ignition category: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6-T4
CE-mark: Ex-guidelines 94/9/EG
EMC: EMC-guidelines 2004/108/EG
PED: 97/23/EG
Options
K17-R…-V / N with inlet or outlet differential pressure regulator
Version K17-R-…V for fluctuating outlet pressure
Version K17-R-…N for fluctuating inlet pressure

Model: K32
Low Volume – variable area – with glass tube
Variable Area Flowmeters
for all fitting positions
- Mounting length 320 mm
- Accuracy ± 1% qG 50
- For liquids up to 63 l/h and gases up to 1800 nl/h
- Adjusting valve
- Differential pressure regulator
Applications
Flow metering of liquid or gaseous products in pipelines. The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is displayed.
Technical data
Materials:
- Glass tube: Borosilicate glass
- Float: st.st. 1.4401 (316), glass,
- Body, connections: 1.4404 (316 L) (others on request)
Process connections: ¼” NPT (F), G ¼ , PVC hose (others on request)
Max. pressure: PN 16
Process temperature:-20°C to +100°C
-20°C to +70°C (with limit switches)
Ambient temperature: -20°C to +100°C
-20°C to +70°C (with limit switches)
Ingress protection: IP 65 (EN 60529)
Accuracy
Liquids / gases: +/- 1 % qG 50 acc. VDE/VDI 3513 page 2
V / N (differential pressure regulator) +/- 2,5 % / +/-5 % FS
within 10-100% of the range
Repeatability
Liquids / gases : +/- 0,3 % FS
V / N (differential pressure regulator) +/- 1,5 % / 2,5 % FS
Electrical outputs: inductive limit switches
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection: (for mech. instruments) ) II 2GD IIC TX
Contacts: (P&F) PTB 00 ATEX 2128 X (with limit switches)
Ignition category: II 2G EEx ia IIC T6-T4
Contacts: (ifm) BVS 08 ATEX E026,
IECEx BVS 09.0016
Ignition category: II 1G Ga Ex ia IIC T4/T5/T6
II 1D Ex iaD 20 T125°C
CE-mark: Ex-guidelines 94/9/EG
EMC: EMC-guidelines 2004/108/EG
PED: 97/23/EG
Options
K32-R-V / N with inlet or outlet differential pressure regulator
Version K32-R-…V for fluctuating outlet pressure
Version K32-R-…N for fluctuating inlet pressure

Model: KSK/KSM/VKN
Variable area – flow meter plastic measuring tube
- Plastic measuring tube trogamide, polysulfone or PTFE
- Accuracy ± 2% FS
- For liquids up to 50.000 l/h and gases up to 1420 Nm3/h
- Flange -, threaded, hose and glue connections
Applications
Flow metering and monitoring of liquid or gaseous products in vertically installed pipelines.
The current flow rate in volume or mass per unit in time is shown
Special features
- Simple, robust and user friendly design
- Material: PVC transparent
- Impact and shatterproof
- High chemical resistance
- Adjustable limit switches
Technical data
Ranges:
Water: 20 °C, min: 5-60l/h, max:5.000-50.000 l/h
Air:20 °C, 1,013 bar abs., min: 0,4-2,3 Nm³/h, max:165-1420 Nm³/h
Display:
Direct reading flow scale
Accuracy class: ± 2% of upper range value
Applications:
Metering of liquid products with suitable viscosity, free of solids, not clog and do not tend to form deposits.
Gases with linear flow characteristics and adequate inlet pressure.
Medium temperature:
0°C up to +80°C (depends on temperature and material, details see relevant data sheet)
Fluid conditions:
Nominal pressure: 16 bar max. (depends on temperature and material, details see relevant data sheet)
All pressure data refer to liquids without danger potential and proper and stress free installation of the equipment.
Options
Limit switches KER1 and KER2-bistable.

Model: ES
Electronic transmitter
- 4-20 mA
- HART ®, Profibus, FF
- Limit switches
- Counter module
Applications
The transmitter can be used with following Heinrichs instruments:
- Variable Area Flow Meter BGN and BGF
- Flap Flow Meter TSK
- Liquid Level Meter BA
- Density Meter DWF
Reliability
Robust, durable, potted electronic
The geomagnetic field is compensated by a differential measurement
Technical data
Power supply: 14 – 30 VDC
Outputs: passive, galvanically isolated
Analog: 4-20 mA
Binary 1 and 2: Ui=30 V, Ii=20mA, Pi=100 mW
Input binary: Counter reset (only for ES with counter module)
Ambient temperature: -40°C up to +70°C
To be installed in a case of ingress protection at least IP 20 (EN60529)
Accuracy ± 0,2%
Approvals and certificates
Explosion protection:
EC-Type Examination Certificate DMT 00 ATEX E 075
Ignition category II 2G EEx ia IIC T6
CE-mark: Explosion Protection Directive 94/9/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility. EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC
Communication
HART-protocol
HART-protocol and 2 NAMUR-switches
HART-protocol and 1 NAMUR-switch / pulse output
HART-protocol and counter module
Profibus-PA
Foundation Fieldbus