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Elster® Q.Sonic® Plus

Brand: Honeywell Process Solutions
The patented path configuration - a fully symmetrical layout of four swirl paths with double reflection and two single reflection paths - enables the measurement of both swirl and asymmetry, resulting in previously unequalled profile recognition and diagnostic possibilities.

Another innovation of the Q.Sonicplus is that it can be equipped with an internal pressure and temperature measurement function.

This means that the device measures both the gas pressure and temperature of the measuring tube.

On the one hand, these measurements allow for a more accurate calculation of the Reynolds number for the flow profile analysis and on the other, they can be used to correct the meter body diameter and path geometry.

This is useful if the process conditions differ massively from the conditions during the calibration process since both high pressure and high temperatures result in an increase in the tube cross-section and a change in path lengths and angles.

Encrypted data is managed by the real time operating system - RTOS philosophy pioneered by Green Hills Software.

Integrity RTOS provides one of the most reliable operating platforms in the world delivering piece of mind with the highest security level that is currently achievable for a real time operating system.

The electronics are located in a flame-proof housing with a separate connection compartment for field wiring.

Thanks to its modular hardware design with a free slot, the device is also prepared to tackle future requirements.

For user operation the system is equipped with a graphical user interface with touch screen functionality.

SonicExplorer, a PC based software package, for the operator, service, technician and engineering world is used to configure, diagnose, and monitor the Q.Sonicplus flow meter either local or remote.
Features
  • 6-Path Reflective Technology
  • Sizes 3” to 36” - Larger Sizes Available Upon Request: DN 80 to DN 900
  • Pressure Ratings ANSI Class 150 to 1500 PN on Request
  • All-metal-encapsulated Intrinsically Safe Transducers
  • Internal Temperature Sensor
  • Flow Profile Detection with Swirl and Asymmetry Measurement
  • No Moving Parts
  • No Pressure Drop
  • Bi-Directional Measurement
  • SonicExplorer PC Software for Configuration, Diagnostics and Health Care
  • OIML R137-1 Compliant
  • AGA 9 Compliant
  • MID Approved
The patented path configuration - a fully symmetrical layout of four swirl paths with double reflection and two single reflection paths - enables the measurement of both swirl and asymmetry, resulting in previously unequalled profile recognition and diagnostic possibilities.

Another innovation of the Q.Sonicplus is that it can be equipped with an internal pressure and temperature measurement function.

This means that the device measures both the gas pressure and temperature of the measuring tube.

On the one hand, these measurements allow for a more accurate calculation of the Reynolds number for the flow profile analysis and on the other, they can be used to correct the meter body diameter and path geometry.

This is useful if the process conditions differ massively from the conditions during the calibration process since both high pressure and high temperatures result in an increase in the tube cross-section and a change in path lengths and angles.

Encrypted data is managed by the real time operating system - RTOS philosophy pioneered by Green Hills Software.

Integrity RTOS provides one of the most reliable operating platforms in the world delivering piece of mind with the highest security level that is currently achievable for a real time operating system.

The electronics are located in a flame-proof housing with a separate connection compartment for field wiring.

Thanks to its modular hardware design with a free slot, the device is also prepared to tackle future requirements.

For user operation the system is equipped with a graphical user interface with touch screen functionality.

SonicExplorer, a PC based software package, for the operator, service, technician and engineering world is used to configure, diagnose, and monitor the Q.Sonicplus flow meter either local or remote.
Features
  • 6-Path Reflective Technology
  • Sizes 3” to 36” - Larger Sizes Available Upon Request: DN 80 to DN 900
  • Pressure Ratings ANSI Class 150 to 1500 PN on Request
  • All-metal-encapsulated Intrinsically Safe Transducers
  • Internal Temperature Sensor
  • Flow Profile Detection with Swirl and Asymmetry Measurement
  • No Moving Parts
  • No Pressure Drop
  • Bi-Directional Measurement
  • SonicExplorer PC Software for Configuration, Diagnostics and Health Care
  • OIML R137-1 Compliant
  • AGA 9 Compliant
  • MID Approved

Specifications

Measurement Principle

  • Ultrasonic Transit Time Measurement

Sizes

  • 3” to 36” - larger sizes available upon request (DN 80 to DN 900)

Pressure Range

  • 2 bar (g) (29 psig) to 250 bar (g) (3625 psig), minimum pressure depending on size and gas composition

Process Temperature Ranges

  • Standard: -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F) Extended: -50° C to +85° C (-58° F to +185° F) MID: -40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)
  • Standard: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F) Extended: -50° C to +70° C (-58° F to +158° F) MID: -40° C to +55° C (-40° F to +131° F)

Repeatability

  • 0.05%

Typical Uncertainty

  • 0.5 % of Reading after dry calibration
  • 0.2 % of Reading after flow calibration
  • 0.1 % of Reading after flow calibration and linearization

Body Materials

  • Low-temperature carbon steel - ≤ 12”: ASTM A350-LF2 Class 1 - ≥ 14”: ASTM A333 Grade 6/ASTM A350-LF2 Class 1
  • Stainless Steel - ≤ 12”: ASTM A182-F316 - ≥ 14”: ASTM A312-TP316L/ASTM A182-F316L
  • Other materials on request

Material Certificate

  • EN 10204 3.1 (3.2 on request)

Body Construction Details

  • ≤ 16”: reduced bore, tapering angle 7°
  • ≥ 18”: full bore

Pressure Reference Points

  • 1/2” NPT (G1/2 on request)

Electronic Enclosure Material

  • Cast aluminium alloy
  • Optional stainless steel

Power Supply

  • Nominal 24 Vdc (18-30 Vdc), 10-20 W (depending on installed optional cards)

Local Display

  • GUI
  • 4.3” (10.9 cm) widescreen graphical colour display with 7 capacitive soft keys (touch)
  • LEDs for power and status

Interfaces

  • 2 serial ports (RS-232/485 configurable)
  • 1 Ethernet port/high-speed VDSL (VDSL option replaces Ethernet port)
  • 2 frequency outputs, 0 to 3 kHz
  • 2 digital outputs
  • 2 analogue outputs
  • 1 USB port (device, for service purpose only)

Communications Protocol

  • Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP)
  • UNIFORM
  • UNIFORM Series IV 4-path compatibility mode
  • MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification)
  • Built-in web server

Metrological Approval

  • MID T10335 (optional)

MID Accuracy

  • Class 1.0

Hazardous Area Approvals

  • ATEX: II 2 G Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6 Gb
  • IECEx: Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6 Gb
  • FM: Class I, Div. 1, Group A to D T6
  • Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C and D T6, Ex d ia [ia] IIB+H2 T6

Ingress Protection

  • IP 66/NEMA Type 4X

Applications

  • Custody Transfer Measurement of Natural Gas
  • Gas Exploration, Transmission and Distribution