Overview

With no up or downstream piping requirements the compact Coriolis flowmeters can be installed in the tightest spaces, enabling applications not possible before.

The FCH400 series delivers: 

  • Designed for hygienic applications
    – EHEDG certified
  • Up to five modular I/Os
    – Multivariable meter design
    – Optional plug-in cards
    – Automatic firmware update
    – Various communication protocols available
  • SmartSensor
    – All digital solution
    – Installation flexibility
    – Meter intelligence located in the sensor
  • SensorApplicationMemory
    – Maximum data security
    – Plug and play electronics replacement
  • ABB common look and feel
    – Easy Set-up
    – Operation through the glass via capacitive keys
  • VeriMass on-board verification and diagnostics
    – Online preventive maintenance
    – Extended maintenance cycles
    – Reduced maintenance effort
  • Designed for 70 °C (158 °F) ambient temperature and high vibrations
  • Enhanced Coriolis control (ECC) option for advanced measurement for multiphase conditions and other challenging fluids
  • Lower pressure drop
  • Self-draining
  • Global approvals for explosion protection

The FCH450 adds:

  • DensiMass software for direct concentration measurement
  • FillMass software for filling application control

Data

General specifications:

  • Nominal sizes / measuring ranges
    – DN 25 (1 in.) / 0 to 35,000 kg/h (77,162 lb/h)
    – DN 50 (2 in.) / 0 to 90,000 kg/h (198,416 lb/h)
    – DN 80 (3 in.) / 0 to 250,000 kg/h (551,156 lb/h)
  • Ex approvals
    – ATEX zone 0/1/2, cFMus Div 1/2 and zone 0/1/2
    – NEPSI Zone 0/1/2
    – Various other approvals
  • Hygienic approvals
    – EHEDG and FDA material compliant
  • Wetted materials
    – 1.4404 / 1.4435 (316L)
  • Accuracy for liquids
    FCH430
    – Mass and volume: 0.4 % o. r. / 0.25 % o. r. / 0.2 % o. r.
    – Density: 10 g/l
    FCH450
    – Mass: 0.15 % o. r. / 0.1 % o. r., volume: 0.15 % o. r.
    – Density: 2 g/l or 1 g/l
  • Measuring medium temperature
    FCH430
    –  -50 to 160 °C (-58 to 320 °F)
    FCH450
    –  -50 to 205 °C (-58 to 400 °F)
  • Outputs
    – 5 modular I/Os
    – HART 7.1
    – PROFIBUS DP
    – Modbus
    – Ethernet

    • Ethernet IP
    • Modbus TCP
    • Webserver
    • More protocols in preparation
  • Power supply
    – 11 to 30 V DC, 110/230 V AC
    – Power over Ethernet