Data Sheet DS/FAM540-EN Rev.

VA Master FAM540
Metal Cone Variable Area Flowmeter

For metering liquids, gases and steam Easily adjustable for new operating conditions

Graphic, 2-line display Approvals for explosion protection

— ATEX
Magnet stick operation — IECEx
— Configuration also possible with closed housing — FM, CSA

Contents
Metal Cone Variable Area Flowmeter VA Master FAM540 DS/FAM540-EN

Contents
1 Device designs ....................................................................................................................................................3
2 Introduction and basics ......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Float shapes...................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Operating conditions ......................................................................................................................................5
3 Specifications for indicator / transmitter ..........................................................................................................6
3.1 Analog display with / without limit signal transmitter ......................................................................................6
3.2 Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display .......................................................................7
4 Standard version, model FAM541......................................................................................................................9
4.1 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Material loads for process connections..........................................................................................................9
4.3 Flow range tables .........................................................................................................................................10
4.4 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................12
4.5 Ordering information (FAM541) ...................................................................................................................13
5 Hygienic version, model FAM544 ....................................................................................................................15
5.1 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Material load for process connections..........................................................................................................15
5.3 Material load for process connections..........................................................................................................15
5.4 Flow range tables .........................................................................................................................................16
5.5 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Ordering information (FAM544) ...................................................................................................................19
6 Version with PTFE liner, model FAM545.........................................................................................................21
6.1 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Material loads for process connections........................................................................................................21
6.3 Flow range tables .........................................................................................................................................22
6.4 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................24
6.5 Ordering information (FAM545) ...................................................................................................................25
7 Version with heating jacket, model FAM546 ..................................................................................................27
7.1 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................27
7.2 Material loads for process connections........................................................................................................27
7.3 Flow range tables .........................................................................................................................................28
7.4 Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................30
7.5 Ordering information (FAM546) ...................................................................................................................32
8 Ex relevant specifications ................................................................................................................................34
8.1 Safety-relevant information ATEX / IECEx...................................................................................................34
8.2 Safety specifications FM / CSA....................................................................................................................40
9 Questionnaire ....................................................................................................................................................51
Data Sheet Metal Cone Variable Area Flowmeter
VA Master FAM540

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1 Device designs
FAM541 FAM544 FAM545 FAM546

G00448 G00449 G00450 G00451

Design Standard Hygienic PTFE liner Heating jacket

Measured value error 1.6 % qg = 50 % 1.6 % qg = 50 % 2.5 % qg = 50 % 1.6 % qg = 50 %
VDE / VDI 3513 VDE / VDI 3513 VDE / VDI 3513 VDE / VDI 3513
Reproducibility 0.25 % of measured value
Process connection Flange acc. to DIN, Thread DIN 11851, SMS Flange acc. to DIN, Flange acc. to DIN,
ASME, JIS, female thread 1145 ASME, JIS ASME, JIS
Connection meter sizes DN 15 (1/2“) ... DN 100 (4") DN 25 (1“) ... DN 100 (4") DN 25 (1") ... DN 80 (3") DN 25 (1") ... DN 100 (4")
Max. temperature of 400 °C (752 °F) 140 °C (284 °F) 120 °C (248 °F) 400 °C (752 °F)
measured medium
Max. pressure rating PN 400 / class 2500 PN 40 PN 40 / class 300 PN 100 / class 600
Indicator / transmitter
Degree of protection acc. to IP 65 / 67; NEMA 4X
EN 60529
Indicator, mechanical Analog indicator without limit signal transmitter; analog indicator with limit signal transmitter
Indicator, electronic Analog indicator with transmitter (4 ... 20 mA), with / without LCD display
Communication HART protocol (with transmitter only)
Supply power Without, for analog indicator without limit signal transmitter
8 V DC via isolated switch amplifier, for analog indicator with limit signal transmitter
10 … 46 V DC (Ex: 10 …30 V DC), for analog indicator with transmitter
Paint Epoxy finish 80 ... 100 µm; color, bottom: RAL 7012, color, cover: RAL 9002
(No paint applied to stainless steel indicator housings.)
Approvals / certificates
Explosion protection acc. to
Zone 0 / 1 / 2 / 21, see section Ex relevant specifications
ATEX / IECEx
Explosion protection to
FM / CCSAUS XP, IS, DIP, NI, FM Zone 1 + 2, see "Ex relevant specifications"

EMC protection The devices comply with both EU Directive 2004/08/EC (EMC Directive) and NAMUR recommendation NE21.
Sealing concept Dual sealing acc. to ANSI/ISA-12.27.01
SIL approvals Analog display with limit signal transmitter SIL 2 None see model FAM541 /
Analog indicator with transmitter: FMEDA rating FAM544
Materials
Materials in contact with Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel
fluid 1.4404 (316L) 1.4404 (316L) PTFE 1.4404 (316L)
1.4571 (316Ti) 1.4571 (316Ti) 1.4571 (316Ti)
Meter housing Stainless steel Stainless steel
Stainless steel Stainless steel
1.4404 (316L) 1.4404 (316L)
1.4404 (316L) 1.4571 (316Ti)
1.4571 (316Ti) 1.4571 (316Ti)
Gaskets Viton A (DN 15 only) Viton A (DN 25 only) PTFE Viton A (DN 25 only)
Al Si 12 ; material number 3.2582 (copper content 0.1%)
Indicator housing
CrNi steel 1.4408
Ordering information Page 13 Page 19 Page 25 Page 32

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2 Introduction and basics

2.1 Float shapes
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VA Master FAM540 variable area flowmeters are installed vertically in

a pipeline. The flow must travel in an upward direction.
Keep the meter as far as possible from pipeline vibrations and
powerful magnetic fields. The pipeline should be the same size as the
connection size of the flowmeter. Inlet and outlet straight pipe length
are not required.

Installation recommendations
Refer to VDI/VDE Directive 3513 sheet 3, Selection and Installation
Recommendations for variable area flowmeters.

G00399

S N X
Fig. 2: Float shape overview

For range limits, based on meter size and float type, refer to the flow
range tables.

X
30 40 50 60 70 2
30 40 50 60 70
N
F S 20 30 40 50 60 1 X
N
50 S
40 18 4
40
35

30 S N X 16
30
3
20 25
14

G00400 10 20
S N X
Fig. 1: Flowmeter installation 10 20 30
3
G00401

Float shape "S": Fig. 3: Flowrate as a function of float shape and weight (example)
Basic shape of float.
Lower flowrates, minimal pressure drops, essentially independent of 1 Pressure drop (dP in mbar)
viscosity; when metering gases, lower upstream pressure required. 2 Diameter of the float weight (mm)
Float shape "N": 3 x 1000 l/h water
Basic shape of float with "N" float head.
Higher flow ranges, medium pressure drops, suitable for liquids with
minimum viscosity; when metering gases, higher minimum upstream
pressure requirements.

Float shape "X":

Basic shape of float with "X" float head.
Highest flowrates, highest pressure drops, suitable for liquids with
minimum viscosity; when metering gases, higher minimum upstream
pressure requirements.

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2.2 Operating conditions

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A variable area flowmeter is specified for a defined set of operating Solids in the fluid
conditions. For liquids and gases, these are pressure and Variable area flowmeters can only be used under certain conditions
temperature-related properties (density and viscosity) under for metering fluids containing solids. As a function of the concen-
operating conditions. For gases, in particular, this means operating at tration, particle size and type of solid, increased mechanical abrasion
a specific pressure and temperature. The specified accuracy of the may occur especially at the critical metering edge of the float. In
instrument is always based on these operating conditions. addition, solidified deposits on the float can change its weight and
shape. These effects can, as a function of the float type, lead to
Pressure drop erroneous measurement results. In general, the use of appropriate
The available operating pressure at the flowmeter must be higher filters is recommended in such applications.
than the pressure drop listed for the flowmeter in these specifications.
It is important to also consider the pressure drop downstream from When metering fluids containing magnetic particles, we recommend
the flowmeter due to losses in the pipeline and other fittings. the installation of a magnetic separator upstream of the flowmeter.

Damping and compression oscillations when metering gases Temperature diagram

If a specific critical volume is exceeded between the closest throttling
Tamb [°C]
locations up and downstream of the flowmeter, compression 80
oscillations (float bounce) may occur when the operating pressure is 1
70
low. If the minimum required upstream pressure listed in this
60
specification is not maintained, then the flowmeter must include a gas 2 3
50
damping option (see Fig. 4).
40
30
20
10
3
0
-10
Gas damping 1
-20

Indicator -30
2
housing -40
-50
-100 -50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
TM [°C]
Conical meter
pipe G00404
Magnet Fig. 5: Max. medium temperature (TM) and ambient temperature
follower
(Tamb)
system
1 Alarm output -20 ... 70 °C (-4 ... 158 °F)
Float 2 Current output -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
3 With insulation
Float guide
For Ex design, see chapter “Ex relevant specifications“.

G00402

Fig. 4: Flowmeter with gas damping Insulation

To prevent self-generated compression oscillations, the following

information should taken into consideration:
• Select a flowmeter with the lowest possible pressure drop.
• Minimize the pipeline length between the flowmeter and the
closest up or downstream throttling location.
• Increase the operating pressure, and consider its effect on the
flowrate values due to the change in the gas density at the new
operating conditions.

Pressure shocks
Especially when metering gases, it is possible that pressure shock
waves can occur when fast opening solenoid valves are employed
and the pipeline volume is not throttled, or if there are gas bubbles in
a liquid. As a result of the sudden expansion of the gas in the
pipeline, the float is forcibly driven against the upper float stop. Under
G00441
certain conditions, this can lead to destruction of the instrument. The
installation of gas dampers will not compensate for such pressure
shocks. Fig. 6: Maximum insulation = Flange diameter

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3 Specifications for indicator / transmitter

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A magnet in the float translates the height of the float as a meas-

urement for the flow to the decouple-proof magnet follower system of
the flowmeter, which is directly connected to the indicator pointer.
For analog indicators, the flowrate is shown on the scale. For
displays with intelligent dual wire transmitter, the indicator position is
measured directly at the axis. A standard eddy-current brake is used
to dampen indicator vibrations and ensure outstanding readability.
The indicator / transmitter unit is attached to the flowmeter with two
screws in a reproducible manner. To facilitate installation, the
indicator can be removed. A model plate on the flowmeter bracket
allows you to assign the meter unique identifier.

3.1 Analog display with / without limit signal G00466

transmitter Fig. 9: Standard eddy-current brake

The mechanical analog indicators are available with or without limit
signal transmitter. The limit signal transmitters are housed on an Version with limit signal transmitter
alarm module that can be subsequently added. It is available as The alarm signal is triggered when the contact disc enters the slot
single (min. or max. alarm) or dual alarm. initiator (contact opens). The alarms can be shifted without
repositioning or removing the scale and are visible from the front.

Operating mode bistable

Reproducibility ± 0.5 % of scale end value
Nominal voltage 8 V DC (Ri approx. 1 kΩ)
Operating voltage 5 ... 25 V DC
Switching frequency, max 3 kHz

An isolated switch amplifier is required for limit signal

transmitters:
Type Auxiliary power Channel
KFD2-SR2-Ex1.W 24 V, DC 1
No. D163A011U03
KFA5-SR2-Ex1.W 115 V, AC 1
No. D163A011U01
G00452
KFA6-SR2-Ex1.W 230 V, AC 1
Fig. 7 No. D163A011U02
KFD5-SR2-Ex2.W 24 V, DC 2
Product highlights No. D163A011U06
• Limit signal transmitter can be added via compact slide-in KFA5-SR2-Ex2.W 115 V, AC 2
module.
No. D163A011U04
• The position of the limit signal settings is visible externally.
KFA6-SR2-Ex2.W 230 V, AC 2
• Limit signals can be set on the scale.
No. D163A011U05
• Decouple-proof and hysteresis-free magnet follower system.
• Meter conforms to NAMUR Recommendations NE43, NE53,
The isolated switch amplifiers from Pepperl & Fuchs are provided as
NE107
examples; other amplifiers can also be used.
• Install and deinstall the secondary portion on the primary
flowmeter without opening the indicator housing.
Terminal connection diagram
• Reproducibility ± 0.25 % of scale end value.

Functional ground
Fig. 10
1 Max. limit signal transmitter
2 Min. limit signal transmitter
G00465 3 Isolated switch amplifier
F Flowmeter
Fig. 8: Alarm module

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3.2 Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display

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The electronic indicator with intelligent microprocessor transmitter is Replacing the electronic unit
designed for 2-wire operation. An optional LCD display enables users The electronic unit can be replaced in the event of a malfunction.
to make local adjustments based on new measurement parameters. Settings are updated immediately when the device is turned on.
For models with LCD display, ABB recommends that you use a bar
graph scale to avoid differences between a product scale and the LCD display
flowrate shown on the display.
High contrast LCD display provides real-time flowrate and totalized
flow.
Use 4 control buttons on device or externally via magnet stick with
closed housing.
Enter information in the plain text dialog screen of the LCD display or
by digital communication using HART protocol.

Current output terminals 31 / 32

The auxiliary power is connected to these terminals (10 ... 46 V DC).
The 4 ... 20 mA output signal is also routed over these terminals.
In addition, terminals 31 / 32 support digital communication. An AC
signal is superimposed on the analog output signal.

Programmable output terminals 41 / 42

The programmable output can be assigned a variety of functions.

The following options can be selected via the "Prog Output" software:
G00453

Fig. 11 1. Pulse output

The scaled pulse output (passive) can be designed either as a
Product highlights NAMUR contact (DIN 19234) or standard optocoupler
• Display can be added later. (UH = 16 ... 30 V DC). The internal resistance for an open contact
• Electronic min/max device alarms or pulse output. > 10 kΩ NAMUR. The pulse width can be configured between
5 ... 256 ms, but with max. 50% of the period. Max. frequency fmax =
• Configuration using HART communication via handheld terminal
50 Hz.
or DSV401 (SMART VISION).
• Measurement parameters can be made at any time (pressure
2. General Alarm
and temperature influence, density, units, etc.).
The error status for the meter and min/max alarms are collected and
Design with LCD display:
output. Configurable as normally closed or normally open contacts.
• flowrate and flow totalizer value display.
• Menu-guided configuration. 3. Max-Min alarm
• Configuration using a magnet stick without opening the housing. Configurable as normally closed or normally open contacts.

4. No function (factory default)

This output has no function.
2 3 The following limits apply:
Max. allowable switching current 15 mA
Min. output voltage US 2 V DC
1 4
US = Voltage for auxiliary power source

Damping
Configurable from 1 ... 100 s, corresponds to 5 τ.

5 G00548
Low flow cutoff
Fig. 12: Display with control buttons and magnet stick markings 0 ... 5 % for current and pulse output.
1 Control button ◄
2 Control button ▲ Function tests
3 Control button ▼ Function tests can be used to test individual internal components. For
4 Control button ► commissioning and inspection, the current output can be simulated to
5 Position for magnet stick operation match selected flowrates (manual process control). The binary output
can also be controlled for functional checks.

Note: Current output for alarm

When the housing cover is open, the EMC protection is suspended. Set the current output in case of alarm using the menu item "I out at
Alarm" to 21 ... 23 mA (NAMUR NE43).

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Error message on the LCD display Current output load

Automatic system monitoring with error diagnostics in plain text on Min. > 250 Ω, max. 1500 Ω (with I on alarm = 23.0 mA)
the LCD display.
Cable
Data security Max. cable length 1500 m, AWG 24 twisted and shielded.
Automatic saving of the totalizer values and application conditions To ensure full EMC protection, the cable shield must be connected to
using EEPROM at shutdown or when supply voltage fails (over the internal ground terminal as shown in Fig. 16:
10 years).

3.2.1 Electrical connection

Terminal connection diagram
a) Auxiliary power from central power supply

UB US
31
32
RB

42
41

2 G00418
G00901

Functional ground Fig. 16

Fig. 13
Power consumption
b) Auxiliary power from power supply <1W
Temperature influence on current output
UB US
31 ≤ 8 µ A/K
32
RB R For the hazardous area design, see chapter "Ex relevant
specifications".
1 Ko

42
3.2.2 Digital communication
41
Communication HART protocol
2 G00419
The HART protocol is used for digital communication between a
Functional ground process control system or PC, a handheld terminal and the FAM540.
Fig. 14 All meter and measuring point parameters can be transmitted. In
1 Power supply unit reverse direction, the integrated transmitter can also be configured in
2 FAM540 this manner.
UB = Operating voltage The digital communication utilizes an AC signal superimposed on the
US = Supply voltage analog current output (4 … 20 mA) that does not affect any meters
connected to the output.
RB = Max. allowable load for power supply (e.g., indicator)
HART communication is performed via FSK modem with point-to-
R = Max. allowable load for output circuit is determined by
point or multidrop operation.
the power supply
Transmission method
Auxiliary power (supply voltage) FSK modulation at current output of 4 ... 20 mA based on the Bell
Standard: 10 ... 46 V DC 202 standard. Max. signal amplitude 1.2 mASS.
Ex design: 10 ... 30 V DC (see chapter "Ex relevant specifications").
Residual ripple: max. 5% or ±1.5 Vss

RB [kΩ]

1.5

1 Functional ground
Fig. 17
1 Bell 202 modem
0.5 RB Min. = 250 Ω, max. = 1500 Ω

0.25

10 V 15.7 V 21.5 V 33 V 46 V UB [V]

G00420

Fig. 15: Current output load diagram

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4 Standard version, model FAM541

4.1 Specifications
Design Standard version in CrNi steel
Measurement range Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 28 l/h ... 120 m3/h / 0.125 ... 540 gpm
See 4.3 "Flow range tables" Air at 0 °C and 1,013 mbar: 0.83 ... 1,550 m3/h Qn / Air at 70 °F and 14.7 psia: 0.62 ... 960 scfm
Flow range ratio 10:1
Scales Percentage scale
Product scale
Accuracy 1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513, sheet 2, optional 1 % of end value
Connections Flange acc. to EN 1092-1 (PN 16, PN 40), acc. to DIN 2501 (PN 63, PN 100)
Flange with groove acc. to DIN 2501
Flange in acc. with ASME B16.5
Female thread G 1“ (1/2“ meter tube), female thread G 1 1/2“ (1“ meter tube)
Pressure rating Standard pressure rating: PN 40 (PN 16 for DN 100 [4"])
See 4.2 "Material loads" Flange acc. to DIN / EN: PN 16, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100
Flange acc. to ASME: CL 150, CL 300, CL 600
Other designs and pressure ratings are available upon request
Max. perm. operating pressure 64 bar, 100 bar, 160 bar, 250 bar (CL 600 / 900 / 1500 / 2500)
Installation length Flange design: See section 4.4, "Dimensions"
Female thread: 1“: 296 mm (11.65 inch), 1 1/2“: 304 mm (11.97 inch)
Materials Meter tube: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L)
Conical meter pipe: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), DN 15 (1/2“) only
Flange: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L)
Float: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), standard
Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Gas damping: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Indicator housing: Powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel 1.4408
Housing gasket (O-ring): Buna N
Viewing window: Shatterproof glass
Temperature ranges Permissible temperature of measured medium: -55 ... 400 °C (-67 ... 752 °F)
Permissible ambient temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Refer to the temperature diagram on page 5.
For Ex designs, see chapter Ex relevant specifications.
Gas damping Prevents compression oscillations in case of gas measurements with low operating pressure
Weight (kg) / in () = (lb) Indicator housing material Meter size (meter tube size)
DN 15 (1/2") DN 25 (1") DN 50 (2") DN 80 (3") DN 100 (4")
AlSi 12 4,5 / (9,9) 5,8 / (12,8) 9,5 / (20,9) 15,7 / (34,6) 34,0 / (75)
Stainless steel 7,0 / (15,4) 8,3 / (18,3) 12,0 / (26,4) 18,2 / (40,1) 36,5 / (80,4)
SIL classifications SIL2 declaration of conformity for meters with alarm function
Manufacturer's declaration (SIL1) acc. to IEC 61508 / IEC61511 for meters with 4 ... 20 mA current output

4.2 Material loads for process connections

DIN flange ASME flange
120 1740 90 1305
CL 600
PN 100
80 1160
100 1450
70 1015
Pressure PS [bar]

Pressure PS [bar]
Pressure PS [psi]

Pressure PS [psi]

80 1160 60 870
PN 63
50 725
60 870 CL 300
40 580
PN 40
40 580 30 435
20 CL 150 290
20 PN 16 290
10 145
0 0 0 0
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C -60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C
-76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F -76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F
G00507 G00508

Temperature TS Temperature TS
Fig. 18

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4.3 Flow range tables

Metric unit values
Measuring range Min. req. upstream
Meter tube / Pressure pressure for gas
end value 2) Qn m3/h air at Order
DN 1) float VIN 3) drop 4) measurement (bar
l/h water 0 °C; 1013 mbar abs) 5) code
Abbreviation (mbar)
1 kg/dm3, 1 mPa s without with 6)
Installation length 250 mm
28 ... 32 0,83 ... 0,95 1/2 in-30 6 80 4,0 1,0 A7 7)
37 ... 43 1,10 ... 1,28 1/2 in-40 6 80 4,0 1,0 B7 7)
44 ... 55 1,30 ... 1,63 1/2 in-50 6 80 4,0 1,0 C7 7)
56 ... 64 1,66 ... 1,90 1/2 in-60 6 80 4,0 1,0 D7 7)
77 ... 83 2,29 ... 2,47 1/2 in-80 16 40 3,0 1,0 E7
DN15
96 ... 104 2,85 ... 3,09 1/2 in-100 16 45 3,2 1,0 F7
115 ... 125 3,42 ... 3,72 1/2 in-120 16 50 3,5 1,0 G7
DN25
144 ... 156 4,28 ... 4,64 1/2 in-150 16 60 3,8 1,0 H7
188 ... 212 5,59 ... 6,30 1/2 in-200 16 60 4,0 1,0 J7
G1”
235 ... 265 6,98 ... 7,88 1/2 in-250 16 65 4,2 1,0 K7
282 ... 318 8,38 ... 9,45 1/2 in-300 16 70 4,4 1,0 L7
376 ... 424 11,17 ... 12,60 1/2 in-400 16 75 4,6 1,0 M7
470 ... 530 13,97 ... 15,75 1/2 in-500 16 75 4,8 1,0 N7
565 ... 635 16,79 ... 18,87 1/2 in-600 16 80 5,0 1,0 P7
750 ... 850 22,29 ... 25,26 1/2 in-800 16 85 5,4 1,0 R7
280 ... 656 8,32 ... 19,50 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 20 ... 76 2,9 ... 3,1 1,1 ... 1,4 A1
DN25 393 ... 870 11,70 ... 25,85 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 27 ... 76 3,0 ... 3,4 1,2 ... 1,4 B1
660 ... 1600 19,38 ... 50,80 1 in-1000 (1.113-S) 16 ... 22 20 ... 76 3,3 ... 4,3 1,1 ... 1,4 C1
G1 1/2“ 975 ... 2370 28,98 ... 70,44 1 in-1600 (1.113-N) 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 3,3 ... 5.3 1,2 ... 1,5 D1
1650 ... 4020 49,04 ... 119,50 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 17 ... 6 20 ... 76 4,2 ... 6,4 1,1 ... 1,4 E1
2585 ... 6170 76,83 ... 183,50 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 5,2 ... 8,0 1,2 ... 1,5 F1
DN40 4220 ... 12130 125,40 ... 360,50 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 11 ... 62 3,1 ... 4,5 1,1 ... 1,4 A2
7940 ... 18460 236,00 ... 548,60 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 24 ... 74 3,8 ... 6,2 1,1 ... 1,4 B2
DN50 11760 ... 24200 349,50 ... 720,00 2 in-18000 (1.330-X) 3 ... 4 28 ... 72 4,4 ... 7,5 1,1 ... 1,4 C2
7000 ... 21010 208,00 ... 624,40 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 6 ... 48 3,4 ... 5,4 1,1 ... 1,3 A3
DN80 18090 ... 35010 537,70 ... 1040,00 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 24 ... 65 4,8 ... 7,4 1,1 ... 1,4 B3
26750 ... 53810 795,00 ... 1600,00 3 in-40000 (1.315-X) 4 ... 5 26 ... 68 6,0 ... 9,2 1,1 ... 1,4 C3
25000 ... 50000 4 in-40000 (1.310-S) 60 ... 81 28 ... 74 A4
DN100
50000 ... 120000 4 in-80000 (1.310-N) 24 42 ... 95 B4

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
Some installations may have higher values (high free volume upstream / downstream of the meter).
6) Cylinder / piston damping. For meter sizes DN 15 ... DN 80 (1/2 ... 3").
7) These meter tube/float combinations always require gas piston damping for gas measurements.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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ANSI unit values

Measuring range Min. req. upstream
Meter tube / Pressure
end value 2) scfh air at pressure for gas Order
DN 1) float VIN 3) drop 4)
USgal/h water 70 °F; 14.7 psia measurement (psia) 5) code
Abbreviation (psi)
62.43 lb/ft3, 1 cP without with 6)
Installation length 9.84“
7,4 ... 8,8 37 ... 45 1/2 in-30 6 1,16 58 14,5 A7 7)
10 ... 11,6 52 ... 59 1/2 in-40 6 1,16 58 14,5 B7 7)
11,6 ... 14,5 54 ... 66 1/2 in-50 6 1,16 58 14,5 C7 7)
14,5 ... 17 68 ... 80 1/2 in-60 6 1,16 58 14,5 D7 7)
20,5 ... 21,5 84 ... 90 1/2 in-80 16 0,56 43 14,5 E7
1/2“ 25,5 ... 27 104 ... 112 1/2 in-100 16 0,65 46 14,5 F7
30 ... 33 125 ... 135 1/2 in-120 16 0,73 51 14,5 G7
1“ 38 ... 41 155 ... 165 1/2 in-150 16 0,87 55 14,5 H7
50 ... 56 205 ... 230 1/2 in-200 16 0,87 58 14,5 J7
G1“ 62 ... 70 255 ... 285 1/2 in-250 16 0,94 61 14,5 K7
74 ... 84 310 ... 340 1/2 in-300 16 1,0 64 14,5 L7
100 ... 112 410 ... 460 1/2 in-400 16 1,1 67 14,5 M7
125 ... 140 510 ... 570 1/2 in-500 16 1,1 70 14,5 N7
150 ... 165 620 ... 680 1/2 in-600 16 1,2 73 14,5 P7
200 ... 220 820 ... 920 1/2 in-800 16 1,2 78 14,5 R7
74 ... 170 310 ... 700 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 0,3 ... 1,1 42,1 ... 45,0 16,0 ... 20,3 A1
104 ... 220 430 ... 940 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,1 43,5 ... 49,3 17,4 ... 20,3 B1
1“
170 ... 450 720 ... 1850 1 in-1000 (1.113-S) 16 ... 22 0,3 ... 1,1 48,0 ... 62,4 16,0 ... 20,3 C1
260 ... 620 1060 ... 2550 1 in-1600 (1.113-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 48,0 ... 77,0 17,4 ... 21,8 D1
G1 1/2“
440 ... 1060 1800 ... 4300 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 17 ... 6 0,3 ... 1,1 61,0 ... 92,8 16,0 ... 20,3 E1
680 ... 1600 2800 ... 6600 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 75,4 ... 116 17,4 ... 21,8 F1
1 1/2“ 1120 ... 3200 4600 ... 13000 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 0,2 ... 0,9 45,0 ... 65,3 16,0 ... 20,3 A2
2100 ... 4800 8600 ... 20000 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 0,3 ... 1,1 55,1 ... 90,0 16,0 ... 20,3 B2
2“ 3100 ... 6400 13000 ... 27000 2 in-18000 (1.330-X) 3 ... 4 0,4 ... 1,0 63,8 ... 109 16,0 ... 20,3 C2
1850 ... 5500 7600 ... 22000 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 0,1 ... 0,7 49,3 ... 78,3 16,0 ... 18,9 A3
3“ 4800 ... 9200 19500 ... 38000 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 0,3 ... 0,9 69,6 ... 107 16,0 ... 20,3 B3
7000 ... 14000 29000 ... 58000 3 in-40000 (1.315-X) 4 ... 5 0,4 ... 1,0 87,0 ... 133 16,0 ... 20,3 C3
5400 ... 13500 4 in-40000 (1.310-S) 60 ... 81 0,4 ... 1,1 A4
4“
12500 ... 32000 4 in-80000 (1.310-N) 24 0,6 ... 1,4 B4

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
Some installations may have higher values (high free volume upstream / downstream of the meter).
6) Cylinder / piston damping. For meter sizes DN 15 ... DN 80 (1/2 ... 3").
7) These meter tube/float combinations always require gas piston damping for gas measurements.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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4.4 Dimensions
FAM541 with current and/or alarm output
View X
ØL ØD
Øk

4
1

- 3.0 (0.12)
+ 1.0 (0.04)
2 5

Ø 145 (5.71)
X

A
6

B
94 (3.70) C G G00409
Dimension tolerances ±2.0
Fig. 19: All dimensions in mm (inch)
1 Threaded socket 1/2” NPT 4 N number of holes
2 Cable entry M20 x 1.5 5 Protective conductor
3 Threaded plug M25 x 1.5 (FAM541-A only) 6 FAM541-F only

Meter Pressure Standard design

size rating
PN DN ØD Øk ØL N A C G
1/2“ 40 15 95,0 (3,74) 65,0 (2,56) 14,0 (0,55) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
63 / 100 15 105,0 (4,13) 75,0 (2,95) 14,0 (0,55) 4 258,0 (10,16) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 150 1/2“ 89,0 (3,50) 60,3 (2,37) 15,9 (0,63) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 300 1/2“ 95,2 (3,75) 66,7 (2,63) 15,9 (0,63) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 600 1/2“ 95,2 (3,75) 66,5 (2,62) 15,7 (0,62) 4 260,0 (10,24) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
1“ 40 25 115,0 (4,53) 85,0 (3,35) 14,0 (0,55) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
63 / 100 25 140,0 (5,51) 100,0 (3,94) 18,0 (0,71) 4 262,0 (10,31) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 150 1“ 107,9 (4,25) 79,4 (3,13) 15,9 (0,63) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 300 1“ 123,8 (4,87) 88,9 (3,50) 19,0 (0,75) 4 250,0 (9,84) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 600 1“ 124,0 (4,88) 88,9 (3,50) 19,0 (0,75) 4 262,0 (10,31) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
2“ 40 40 150 (5,91) 110 (4,33) 18,0 (0,71) 4 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 150 1 1/2“ 127 (5,0) 98,4 (3,87) 15,7 (0,62) 4 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 300 1 1/2“ 155,3 (6,11) 114,3 (4,5) 22,2 (0,87) 4 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
2“ 40 50 165,0 (6,50) 125,0 (4,92) 18,0 (0,71) 4 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
63 50 180,0 (7,09) 135,0 (5,31) 22,0 (0,87) 4 262,0 (10,31) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
100 50 195,0 (7,68) 145,0 (5,71) 26,0 (1,02) 4 266,0 (10,47) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 150 2“ 152,4 (6,00) 120,6 (4,75) 19,0 (0,75) 4 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 300 2“ 165,1 (6,50) 127,0 (5,00) 19,0 (0,75) 8 250,0 (9,84) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 600 2“ 165,1 (6,50) 127,0 (5,00) 19,0 (0,75) 8 274,0 (10,79) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
3“ 40 80 200,0 (7,87) 160,0 (6,30) 18,0 (0,71) 8 250,0 (9,84) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
63 80 215,0 (8,46) 170,0 (6,69) 22,0 (0,87) 8 258,0 (10,16) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
100 80 230,0 (9,06) 180,0 (7,09) 26,0 (1,02) 8 272,0 (10,71) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
CL 150 3“ 190,5 (7,50) 152,4 (6,00) 19,0 (0,75) 4 250,0 (9,84) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
CL 300 3“ 209,5 (8,25) 168,3 (6,63) 22,2 (0,87) 8 250,0 (9,84) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
CL 600 3“ 209,5 (8,25) 168,1 (6,62) 22,2 (0,87) 8 278,0 (10,94) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
4“ 16 100 220,0 (8,66) 180,0 (7,09) 18,0 (0,71) 8 250,0 (9,84) 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)
40 100 235,0 (9,25) 190,0 (7,48) 22,0 (0,87) 8 250,0 (9,84) 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)
63 100 250,0 (9,84) 200,0 (7,87) 26,0 (1,02) 8 262,0 (10,31) 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)
CL 150 4“ 228,6 (9,00) 190,5 (7,50) 19,0 (0,75) 8 250,0 (9,84) 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)
CL 300 4“ 254,0 (10,00) 200,0 (7,87) 22,2 (0,87) 8 266,0 (10,47) 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)

All dimensions in mm (inch)

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4.5 Ordering information (FAM541)

Additional
Main order number order no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
VA Master metal tube float flowmeter FAM541 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX
Indicator / Output signal
Analog indicator / No indicator A
Analog indicator / Min alarm B
Analog indicator / Max alarm C
Analog indicator / Min and max alarm D
Analog indicator / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol E
Analog indicator with LCD display / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol F
Housing material / Cable connection
Aluminum / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1
Aluminum / 1/2 in. NPT thread 2
Stainless steel / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1) 3
Stainless steel / 1/2 inch NPT thread 1) 4
Explosion protection and approvals
None Y 0
ATEX / IEC category 3 (Zone 2 / 21), Ex n 2) B 1
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex i, Ex c 2) A 4
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex d + Ex i 3) A 9
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), XP + IS, NI 4) F 3
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), IS, NI 4) F 4
Process connection
Flange F 1
Flange with groove (DIN 2512) F 2
Female thread, metric (DN25 = PN100, DN40 = PN40) 5) T 1
Nominal diameter
DN 15 A
DN 25 B
DN 40 N
DN 50 C
DN 80 D
DN 100 6) E
Float design
Standard 1
With gas damping 7) 3
Pressure rating
PN 16 D 2
PN 40 D 4
PN 64 8) D 5
PN 100 9) D 6
ASME CL 150 A 1
ASME CL 300 A 3
ASME CL 600 9) A 6
JIS 10K 9) J 1
Design level
(Specified by ABB) X
Meter tube / float combination
(Specified by ABB.) See flow range tables. X X
Continued on next page

1) Not available with Ex d or XP types of Ex protection.

2) Analog indicator without output signal design: ATEX approval only; IEC Ex not available.
3) With Ex d cable gland. Not available for analog indicator without output signal design:
4) Only with 1/2 inch NPT cable entry.
5) Not available with FM / CSA approval.
6) Meter only suitable for measuring fluids.
7) For DN 15 ... DN 80 (1/2 … 3 inch) only.
8) Not available with DN 40 (1-1/2 inch).
9) Not available with DN 40 (1-1/2 inch) or DN 100 (4 inch).

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Continued
Addition
al order
Main order number no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
FAM541 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Flowmeter sensor
None, only secondary meter 10) Y0
Standard 11) Y1
Measured value error
1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513 11) A1
1 % of end value AA
4 % of end value (high viscosity, without calculation) AK
4 % of end value (high viscosity, with calculation) AL
Material: 3.1, 3.2; test certificate / NACE
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 C2
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.2 to EN 10204 C3
Material confirmation NACE MR 01-75 with acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 CN
Material: 2.1; order conformity
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 for order conformity C4
Certificates: 3.1; visual, dimensional, functional
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for visual, dimensional, and functional checks C6
Certificates: 3.1; PMI test
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for Positive Material Identification (PMI) CA
Certificates: 3.1; compression test
Compression test to AD2000 CB
Test package (compression test, non-destructive material test, welder test, welding procedure test) CP
Certificates: Calibration, test report
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 with confirmation of accuracy CM
Calibration certificate with confirmation of accuracy and calibration data CE
Other user certificates
Russia: Metrological and GOST R certificate CG1
Kazakhstan: Metrological and GOST K certificate (in preparation) CG2
Ukraine: Metrological certificate CG3
Belarus: Metrological certificate CG6
Additional Ex certificates and approvals
Russia: GOST-Ex and RTN certificate EG7
Kazakhstan: Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG3
Ukraine: GOST Ex and Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG5
Belarus: GGTN certificate EG9
Language of documentation
German M1
English 11) M5
Western Europe / Scandinavia language package (languages: DE, EN, DA, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV) MW
Eastern Europe language package (languages: DE, EL, CS, ET, LV, LT, HU, PL, SK, SL, RO, BG) ME
Applications
Oil- and grease-free for oxygen applications P1
Meter name plate
Stainless steel plate with TAG no. T0
Adhesive label with TAG no. 11) TC
Float material
Stainless steel 1.4571 (AISI 316Ti SST) 11) F1
Scale design
Directly readable scale 11) SD
Percentage scale SP
Bar graph 12) SB
Ambient temperature range
Extended -40 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -40 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 13) R5
Standard -20 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -20 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 11) R6

10) For Ex version on request.

11) Standard, specified automatically by ABB if no customer specifications have been provided.
12) Recommended for indicator with transmitter (4 ... 20 mA) with display.
13) Not available for analog indicator with alarm.

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5 Hygienic version, model FAM544

5.1 Specifications
Design Hygienic design
Measurement range Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 28 l/h ... 53 m3/h / 0.125 ... 235 gpm
See 5.3 "Flow range tables" Air at 0 °C and 1,013 mbar: 0.83 ... 1,550 m3/h Qn / Air at 70 °F and 14.7 psia: 0.62 ... 960 scfm
Flow range ratio 10:1
Scales Percentage scale
Product scale
Accuracy 1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513, sheet 2, optional 1 % of end value
Connections Threaded connector DIN 11851 (SC 25 ... SC 80), SMS-1145 (DN38 … DN102)
Pressure rating DIN 11851: PN 25 at DN 50 ... DN 80 (2 ... 3"); PN 40 at DN 25 ... DN 40 (1 ... 1 1/2")
See 5.2 "Material loads" SMS-1145 (DN38 … DN102) = PN6
Max. perm. operating pressure See section 5.3
Installation length See section 5.4, "Dimensions"
Materials Meter tube: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L)
Conical meter pipe: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), DN 15 (1/2“) only
Float: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), standard
Gas damping: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Indicator housing: Powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel 1.4408
Housing gasket (O-ring): Buna N
Viewing window: Shatterproof glass
Temperature ranges Permissible temperature of measured medium: -40 ... 140 °C (-40 ... 284 °F)
Permissible ambient temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Refer to the temperature diagram on page 5.
For Ex designs, see chapter Ex relevant specifications.
Gas damping Prevents compression oscillations in case of gas measurements with low operating pressure
Weight (kg) / in () = (lb) Indicator housing material Meter size (meter tube size)
DN 15 (1/2") DN 25 (1") DN 50 (2") DN 80 (3") DN 100 / (4")
AlSi 12 4,5 / (9,9) 5,8 / (12,8) 9,0 / (19,8) 15,7 / (34,6) 34 / (75)
Stainless steel 7,0 / (15,4) 8,3 / (18,3) 11,5 / (25,3) 18,2 / (40,1) 36,5 / (80,4)
SIL classifications SIL2 declaration of conformity for meters with alarm function
Manufacturer's declaration (SIL1) acc. to IEC 61508 / IEC61511 for meters with 4 ... 20 mA current output
Change from one to two columns

5.2 Material load for process connections 5.3 Material load for process connections
Process Nominal size PSmax TSmax TSmin Process Nominal size PSmax TSmax TSmin
connection DN connection DN
Threaded pipe 15 ... 40 40 bar 140 °C -40 °C Threaded pipe 15 ... 40 40 bar 140 °C -40 °C
connection (1/2 ... 1 1/2“) (580 psi) (284 °F) (-40 °F) connection acc.
conforming to DIN (1/2 ... 1 1/2“) (580 psi) (284 °F) (-40 °F)
50 ... 100 25 bar 140 °C -40 °C to DIN 11851
11851 50 ... 100 25 bar 140 °C -40 °C
(2 ... 4“) (362 psi) (284 °F) (-40 °F) (2 ... 4“) (362 psi) (284 °F) (-40 °F)
SMS 1145 38 … 102 6 bar 140 °C -40 °C
(1 1/2 … 4“) (87 psi) (284 °F) (-40 °F)
Change from one to two columns

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5.4 Flow range tables

This version has been specially constructed with threaded connections acc. to DIN 11851 to meet the demands of the food and beverage
industry, and provides cleaning options to help meet biological requirements.
All parts that come into contact with the measured medium are welded and polished. There are no gaps or other dead areas. The meter is
suitable for cleaning or sterilization with steam, acids and alkali. The meter is also suitable for CIP cleaning.

Metric unit values

Min. req.
Measuring range end upstream
value 2) Qn m3/h air at Meter tube / float Pressure
DN pressure for Order
VIN 3) drop 4)
1) l/h water 0 °C; 1013 mbar Abbreviation gas code
(mbar)
1 kg/dm3, 1 mPa s measurement
(bar abs)5)
28 ... 32 - 1/2 in-30 6 80 - A7
37 ... 43 - 1/2 in-40 6 80 - B7
44 ... 55 - 1/2 in-50 6 80 - C7
56 ... 64 - 1/2 in-60 6 80 - D7
77 ... 83 2,3 ... 2,4 1/2 in-80 16 40 3,0 E7
96 ... 104 2,85 ... 3,0 1/2 in-100 16 45 3,2 F7
115 ... 125 3,4 ... 3,7 1/2 in-120 16 50 3,5 G7
25
144 ... 156 4,3 ... 4,6 1/2 in-150 16 60 3,8 H7
188 ... 212 5,6 ... 6,2 1/2 in-200 16 60 4,0 J7
235 ... 265 7,0 ... 7,8 1/2 in-250 16 65 4,2 K7
282 ... 318 8,4 ... 9,4 1/2 in-300 16 70 4,4 L7
376 ... 424 11,2 ... 12,5 1/2 in-400 16 75 4,6 M7
470 ... 530 14 ... 15,5 1/2 in-500 16 75 4,8 N7
565 ... 635 16,8 ... 18,5 1/2 in-600 16 80 5,0 P7
750 ... 850 22,3 ... 25,0 1/2 in-800 16 85 5,4 R7
280 ... 656 8,3 ... 19,5 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 20 ... 76 2,9 ... 3,1 A1
393 ... 870 11,7 ... 25,5 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 27 ... 76 3,0 ... 3,4 B1
660 ... 1600 19,4 ... 50,0 1 in-1000 (1.113-S) 16 ... 22 20 ... 76 3,3 ... 4,3 C1
40
975 ... 2370 29,0 ... 70,0 1 in-1600 (1.113-N) 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 3,3 ... 5,3 D1
1650 ... 4020 49,0 ... 118,0 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 17 ... 6 20 ... 76 4,2 ... 6,4 E1
2585 ... 6170 77,0 ... 180,0 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 5,2 ... 8,0 F1
4220 ... 12130 125,0 ... 360,0 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 11 ... 62 3,1 ... 4,5 A2
50 7940 ... 18460 236,0 ... 540,0 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 24 ... 74 3,8 ... 6,2 B2
11760 ... 24200 349,5 ... 720,0 2 in-18000 (1.330-X) 3 ... 4 28 ... 72 4,4 ... 7,5 C2
3580 … 7932 106,0 ... 236,0 2 in-6000 Hygiene 18…28 18 … 63 3,1 … 4,5 H2
50
7670 … 16700 228,3 … 496,0 2 in-12000 Hygiene 8 …9 33 … 77 3,8 … 6,2 J2
7000 ... 21010 208,0 ... 620,0 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 6 ... 48 3,4 ... 5,4 A3
80 18090 ... 35010 537,7 ... 1040,0 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 24 ... 65 4,8 ... 7,4 B3
26750 ... 53810 795,0 ... 1550,0 3 in-40000 (1.315-X) 4 ... 5 26 ... 68 6,0 ... 9,2 C3
9864 ... 21420 293,0 … 637,0 3 in-16000 Hygiene 25 … 43 13 … 49 3,4 … 5,4 H3
80
22800 … 41640 677,0 … 1237,0 3 in-30000 Hygiene 15 ... 18 30 … 66 4,8 … 7,4 J3
25000 … 50000 - 4 in-40000 (1.310-S) 60 … 81 28 … 74 - A4
100
50000 … 120000 - 4 in-80000 (1.310-N) 24 42 … 95 - B4

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
Some installations may have higher values (high free volume upstream / downstream of the meter).
6) DIN 11851 only
7) SMS 1145 only

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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ANSI unit values

Min. req.
Measuring range end upstream
value 2) scfh air at Meter tube / float Pressure
pressure for Order
DN 1) VIN 3) drop 4)
USgal/h water 70°F; 14.7 psia Abbreviation gas code
(psi)
62.43 lb/ft3, 1 cP measurement
(psia) 5)
7,4 ... 8,8 37 ... 45 1/2 in-30 6 1,16 58 A7
10 ... 11,6 52 ... 59 1/2 in-40 6 1,16 58 B7
11,6 ... 14,5 54 ... 66 1/2 in-50 6 1,16 58 C7
14,5 ... 17 68 ... 80 1/2 in-60 6 1,16 58 D7
20,5 ... 21,5 84 ... 90 1/2 in-80 16 0,56 43 E7
25,5 ... 27 104 ... 112 1/2 in-100 16 0,65 46 F7
30 ... 33 125 ... 135 1/2 in-120 16 0,73 51 G7
1“ 6) 38 ... 41 155 ... 165 1/2 in-150 16 0,87 55 H7
50 ... 56 205 ... 230 1/2 in-200 16 0,87 58 J7
62 ... 70 255 ... 285 1/2 in-250 16 0,94 61 K7
74 ... 84 310 ... 340 1/2 in-300 16 1,0 64 L7
100 ... 112 410 ... 460 1/2 in-400 16 1,1 67 M7
125 ... 140 510 ... 570 1/2 in-500 16 1,1 70 N7
150 ... 165 620 ... 680 1/2 in-600 16 1,2 73 P7
200 ... 220 820 ... 920 1/2 in-800 16 1,2 78 R7
74 ... 170 310 ... 700 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 0,3 ... 1,1 42,1 ... 45,0 A1
104 ... 220 430 ... 940 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,1 43,5 ... 49,3 B1
170 ... 450 720 ... 1850 1 in-1000 (1.113-S) 16 ... 22 0,3 ... 1,1 48,0 ... 62,4 C1
1 1/2“
260 ... 620 1060 ... 2550 1 in-1600 (1.113-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 48,0 ... 77,0 D1
440 ... 1060 1800 ... 4300 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 17 ... 6 0,3 ... 1,1 61,0 ... 92,8 E1
680 ... 1600 2800 ... 6600 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 75,4 ... 116 F1
1120 ... 3200 4600 ... 13000 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 0,2 ... 0,9 45,0 ... 65,3 A2
2“ 2100 ... 4800 8600 ... 20000 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 0,3 ... 1,1 55,1 ... 90,0 B2
3100 ... 6400 13000 ... 27000 2 in-18000 (1.330-X) 3 ... 4 0,4 ... 1,0 63,8 ... 109 C2
944 … 2080 3830 ... 8520 2 in-6000 Hygiene 18 … 28 0,3 … 0,9 45,0 … 65,3 H2
2“ 6)
2025 … 4400 8250 … 17900 2 in-12000 Hygiene 8…9 0,5 … 1,1 55,1 … 90,0 J2
1850 ... 5500 1100 ... 22000 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 0,1 ... 0,7 49,3 ... 78,3 A3
3“ 4800 ... 9200 19500 ... 38000 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 0,3 ... 0,9 69,6 ... 107 B3
7000 ... 14000 29000 ... 58000 3 in-40000 (1.315-X) 4 ... 5 0,4 ... 1,0 87,0 ... 133 C3
2550 ... 5650 10600 … 23000 3 in-16000 Hygiene 25 … 43 0,2 … 0,7 49,3 … 78,3 H3
3“ 6)
6015 … 10950 24500 … 44600 3 in-30000 Hygiene 15 … 18 0,4 … 1,0 69,6 … 107 J3
5400 … 13500 - 4 in-40000 (1.310-S) 60 … 81 0,4 … 1,1 - A4
4“ 7)
12500 … 32000 - 4 in-80000 (1.310-N) 24 06 … 1,4 - B4

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
Some installations may have higher values (high free volume upstream / downstream of the meter).
6) DIN 11851 only
7) SMS 1145 only

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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5.5 Dimensions
FAM544 with current and/or alarm output

View X
ØD

2
4

Ø 145 (5.71)

M
A
X 5

B
94 (3.70) C G
G00415

Dimension tolerances ±2.0

Fig. 20: All dimensions in mm (inch)

1 Threaded socket 1/2” NPT 4 Protective conductor
2 Cable entry M20 x 1.5 5 FAM544-F only
3 Threaded plug M25 x 1.5 (FAM544-A only)

Dimensions acc. to DIN 11851

Meter size DN PN ØD A B C G M1)
1/2“ SC 25 (1“) 40 Rd 52 x 1/6“ 270,0 (10,63) 51,5 (2,03) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65) −
1“ SC 40 (1 1/2“) 40 Rd 65 x 1/6“ 270,0 (10,63) 51,5 (2,03) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65) −
2“ SC 50 (2“) 25 Rd 78 x 1/6“ 270,0 (10,63) 51,5 (2,03) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12) 315,0 (12,40)
3“ SC 80 (3“) 25 Rd 110 x 1/6“ 272,0 (10,71) 52,5 (2,07) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67) 326,0 (12,83)
All dimensions in mm (inch)

1) Dimension A: Version with threaded connector DIN 11851

Dimension M: Hygienic version with threaded connectors acc. DIN 11851 (available upon request)

Dimensions acc. to SMS 1145

Meter size DN PN ØD A B C G
1“ 38 Rd 60 x 1/6“ 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
2“ 51 Rd 70 x 1/6“ 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
6 300,0 (11,81) 66,5 (2,62)
3“ 76 Rd 98 x 1/6“ 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
4“ 102 Rd 132 x 1/6“ 147,0 (5,79) 158,0 (6,22)
All dimensions in mm (inch)

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5.6 Ordering information (FAM544)

Additional
Main order number order no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

VA Master metal tube float flowmeter FAM544 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Indicator / Output signal
Analog indicator / No indicator A
Analog indicator / Min alarm B
Analog indicator / Max alarm C
Analog indicator / Min and max alarm D
Analog indicator / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol E
Analog indicator with LCD display / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol F
Housing material / Cable connection
Aluminum / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1
Aluminum / 1/2 inch NPT thread 2
Stainless steel / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1) 3
Stainless steel / 1/2 inch NPT thread 1) 4
Explosion protection and approvals
None Y 0
ATEX / IEC category 3 (Zone 2 / 21), Ex n 2) B 1
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex i, Ex c 2) A 4
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex d + Ex i 3) A 9
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), XP + IS, NI 4) F 3
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), IS, NI 4) F 4
Process connection
Threads DIN 11851 S 1
SMS 1145 S 2
Nominal diameter
DN 25 5) B
DN 40 (SMS 1145: DN 38) N
DN 50 (SMS 1145: DN 51) C
DN 80 (SMS 1145: DN 76) D
DN 100 (4 inch) (SMS 1145: DN 102) E
Float design
Standard 1
Pressure rating
PN 6 6) D 0
PN 25 7) D 3
PN 40 8) D 4
Design level
(Specified by ABB) X
Meter tube / float combination
(Specified by ABB.) See flow range tables X X
Continued on next page

1) Not available with Ex d or XP types of Ex protection

2) Analog indicator without output signal design: ATEX approval only; IEC Ex not available
3) With Ex d cable gland. Not available for analog indicator without output signal design:
4) Only with 1/2 inch NPT cable entry.
5) Only available with DIN 11851 connections.
6) Only for SMS 1145 connections.
7) For DN 50 and DN 80 (2 inch and 3 inch)
8) For DN 25 and DN 40 (2 inch and 3 inch)

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Continued
Addition
al order
Main order number no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
FAM544 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Flowmeter sensor
None, only secondary meter 9) Y0
Standard 10) Y1
Measured value error
1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513 10) A1
1 % of end value AA
4 % of end value (high viscosity, without calculation) AK
4 % of end value (high viscosity, with calculation) AL
Material: 3.1, 3.2; test certificate / NACE
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 C2
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.2 to EN 10204 C3
Material confirmation NACE MR 01-75 with acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 CN
Material: 2.1; order conformity
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 for order conformity C4
Certificates: 3.1; visual, dimensional, functional
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for visual, dimensional, and functional checks C6
Certificates: 3.1; PMI test
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for Positive Material Identification (PMI) CA
Certificates: 3.1; compression test
Compression test to AD2000 CB
Test package (compression test, non-destructive material test, welder test, welding procedure test) CP
Certificates: Calibration, test report
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 with confirmation of accuracy CM
Calibration certificate with confirmation of accuracy and calibration data CE
Other user certificates
Russia: Metrological and GOST R certificate CG1
Kazakhstan: Metrological and GOST K certificate (in preparation) CG2
Ukraine: Metrological certificate CG3
Belarus: Metrological certificate CG6
Additional Ex certificates and approvals
Russia: GOST-Ex and RTN certificate EG7
Kazakhstan: Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG3
Ukraine: GOST Ex and Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG5
Belarus: GGTN certificate EG9
Language of documentation
German M1
English 10) M5
Western Europe / Scandinavia language package (languages: DE, EN, DA, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV) MW
Eastern Europe language package (languages: DE, EL, CS, ET, LV, LT, HU, PL, SK, SL, RO, BG) ME
Applications
Oil- and grease-free for oxygen applications P1
Meter name plate
Stainless steel plate with TAG no. T0
Adhesive label with TAG no. 10) TC
Float material
Stainless steel 1.4571 (AISI 316Ti SST) 10) F1
Scale design
Directly readable scale 10) SD
Percentage scale SP
Bar graph 11) SB
Ambient temperature range
Extended -40 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -40 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 12) R5
Standard -20 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -20 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 10) R6

9) For Ex version on request.

10) Standard, specified automatically by ABB if no customer specifications have been provided
11) Recommended for indicator with transmitter (4 ... 20 mA) with display
12) Not available for analog indicator with alarm

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6 Version with PTFE liner, model FAM545

6.1 Specifications
Design Version with PTFE liner
Measurement range Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 270 l/h ... 27 m3/h / 0.118 ... 118 gpm
See 6.3 "Flow range tables" Air at 0 °C and 1,013 mbar: 9.4 ... 880 m3/h Qn / Air at 70 °F and 14.7 psia: 5.7 ... 540 scfm
Flow range ratio 10:1
Scales Percentage scale
Product scale
Accuracy 2.5 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513, sheet 2
Connections Flange acc. to DIN 2501 (DN 25 ... DN 80)
Flange in acc. with ASME B16.5
Pressure rating Standard pressure rating: PN 40
See 6.2 "Material loads" Flange acc. to DIN 2501: PN 40, PN 63
Flange acc. to ASME CL 150, CL 300
Max. perm. operating pressure 50 bar (CL 300), (higher pressures available upon request)
Installation length 260 mm (10.24") DN 25 (1")
375 mm (14.76") DN 50 (2") and DN 80 (3")
Materials Meter tube: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Conical meter pipe: PTFE
Flange: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Float: PTFE
Indicator housing: Powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel 1.4408
Housing gasket (O-ring): Buna N
Viewing window: Shatterproof glass
Temperature ranges Permissible temperature of measured medium: -20 ... 125 °C (-4 ... 257 °F)
Permissible ambient temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Refer to the temperature diagram on page 5.
For Ex designs, see chapter Ex relevant specifications.
Gas damping Not supported
Weight (kg) / in () = (lb) Indicator housing material Meter size (meter tube size)
DN 25 (1") DN 50 (2") DN 80 (3")
AlSi 12 5,8 / (12,8) 10,7 / (23,6) 16,7 / (36,8)
Stainless steel 8,3 / (18,3) 13,2 / (29,1) 19,2 / (42,3)

Important
For Ex devices in PTFE design, the minimum conductivity of the medium must be > 10-8 S/m.
(See chapter Ex relevant specifications.)

6.2 Material loads for process connections

DIN flange ASME flange
120 1740 110 1595
CL 600 1450
PN100 100
100 1450 90 1305
80 1160
Pressure PS [bar]

Pressure PS [bar]
Pressure PS [psi]

Pressure PS [psi]
80 1160 70 1015
PN63 870
60
60 870 CL 300
50 725
PN40 40 580
40 580
PN25 30 435
CL 150
20 PN16 290 20 290
10 145
PN10
0 0 0 0
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C -60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C
-76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F -76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F
G00509 G00510
Temperature TS Temperature TS
Fig. 21

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6.3 Flow range tables

Metric unit values
Measuring range end
value 2) Qn m3/h air at Meter tube / float Pressure drop 4)
DN 1) VIN 3) Order code
l/h water 0 °C; 1013 mbar Abbreviation (mbar)
1 kg/dm3, 1 mPa s
25 270 ... 370 8,02 ... 11,00 1 in-300 18 30 ... 55 K1
370 ... 530 11,00 ... 15,75 1 in-500 18 35 ... 60 L1
530 ... 750 15,75 ... 22,29 1 in-600 18 40 ... 65 M1
750 ... 1050 22,29 ... 31,21 1 in-900 18 45 ... 70 N1
1050 ... 1500 31,21 ... 44,58 1 in-1300 18 55 ... 80 P1
1500 ... 2100 11,58 ... 62,41 1 in-1800 18 65 ... 90 R1
2100 ... 3000 62,41 ... 89,16 1 in-2500 18 75 ... 100 S1
50 2850 ... 3550 84,70 ... 105,50 2 in-3200 26 40 ... 80 K2
3550 ... 4450 105,50 ... 132,20 2 in-4000 26 45 ... 85 L2
4450 ... 5450 132,20 ... 162,00 2 in-5000 26 50 ... 90 M2
5450 ... 6750 162,00 ... 200,60 2 in-6000 26 60 ... 100 N2
6750 ... 8250 200,60 ... 245,20 2 in-7500 26 70 ... 110 P2
8250 ... 10000 245,20 ... 297,20 2 in-9100 26 90 ... 130 R2
80 10000 ... 14000 294,20 ... 416,10 3 in-12000 36 40 ... 70 K3
14000 ... 19000 416,10 ... 564,70 3 in-16500 36 60 ... 90 L3
19000 ... 27000 564,70 ... 802,40 3 in-23000 20 80 ... 110 M3

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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ANSI unit values

Measuring range end
value 2) scfh air at Meter tube / float Pressure drop 4)
DN 1) VIN 3) Order code
USgal/h water 70 °F; 14.7 psia Abbreviation (psi)
62.43 lb/ft3, 1 cP
72 ... 96 340 ... 470 1 in-300 18 0,4 ... 0,8 K1
98 ... 140 440 ... 620 1 in-500 18 0,5 ... 0,9 L1
140 ... 195 680 ... 940 1 in-600 18 0,6 ... 0,9 M1
1“ 200 ... 275 920 ... 1250 1 in-900 18 0,7 ... 1,0 N1
275 ... 390 1300 ... 1800 1 in-1300 18 0,8 ... 1,2 P1
400 ... 550 1850 ... 2600 1 in-1800 18 0,9 ... 1,3 R1
550 ... 780 2600 ... 3600 1 in-2500 18 1,1 ... 1,5 S1
760 ... 920 3300 ... 4000 2 in-3200 26 0,6 ... 1,2 K2
940 ... 1160 4100 ... 5000 2 in-4000 26 0,7 ... 1,2 L2
1180 ... 1400 5100 ... 6200 2 in-5000 26 0,7 ... 1,3 M2
2“
1450 ... 1750 6200 ... 7600 2 in-6000 26 0,9 ... 1,5 N2
1800 ... 2150 7800 ... 9400 2 in-7500 26 1,0 ... 1,6 P2
2200 ... 2600 9400 ... 11400 2 in-9100 26 1,3 ... 1,9 R2
2650 ... 3600 12000 ... 16500 3 in-12000 36 0,6 ... 1,0 K3
3“ 3700 ... 5000 17000 ... 23000 3 in-16500 36 0,9 ... 1,3 L3
5000 ... 7000 23000 ... 32000 3 in-23000 20 1,2 ... 1,6 M3

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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6.4 Dimensions
FAM545 with current and/or alarm output

View X
ØL ØD
Øk

4
1

2 5

Ø 145 (5.71)
- 3.0 (0.12)
+1.0 (0.04)
X 6

A
3

B
94 (3.70) C G G00436

Dimension tolerances ±2.0

Fig. 22: All dimensions in mm (inch)

1 Threaded socket 1/2” NPT 4 N number of holes
2 Cable entry M20 x 1.5 5 Protective conductor
3 Threaded plug M25 x 1.5 (FAM545-A only) 6 FAM545-F only

Meter Pressure Standard design

size rating
PN DN ØD Øk ØL N A C G
1“ 40 25 115,0 (4,53) 85,0 (3,35) 14,0 (0,55) 4 260,0 (10,24) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 150 1“ 107,9 (4,25) 79,4 (3,13) 15,9 (0,63) 4 260,0 (10,24) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
CL 300 1“ 123,8 (4,87) 88,9 (3,50) 19,0 (0,75) 4 260,0 (10,24) 87,0 (3,43) 118,0 (4,65)
2“ 40 50 165,0 (6,50) 125,0 (4,92) 18,0 (0,71) 4 375,0 (14,76) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 150 2“ 152,4 (6,00) 120,6 (4,75) 19,0 (0,75) 4 375,0 (14,76) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
CL 300 2“ 165,1 (6,50) 127,0 (5,00) 19,0 (0,75) 8 375,0 (14,76) 102,0 (4,02) 130,0 (5,12)
3“ 40 80 200,0 (7,87) 160,0 (6,30) 18,0 (0,71) 8 375,0 (14,76) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
CL 150 3“ 190,5 (7,50) 152,4 (6,00) 19,0 (0,75) 4 375,0 (14,76) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)
CL 300 3“ 209,5 (8,25) 168,3 (6,63) 22,2 (0,87) 8 375,0 (14,76) 132,0 (5,20) 144,0 (5,67)

All dimensions in mm (inch)

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6.5 Ordering information (FAM545)

Additional
Main order number order no.

Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

VA Master metal tube float flowmeter FAM545 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Indicator / Output signal
Analog indicator / No indicator A
Analog indicator / Min alarm B
Analog indicator / Max alarm C
Analog indicator / Min and max alarm D
Analog indicator / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol E
Analog indicator with LCD display / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol F
Housing material / Cable connection
Aluminum / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1
Aluminum / 1/2 inch NPT thread 2
Stainless steel / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1) 3
Stainless steel / 1/2 inch NPT thread 1) 4
Explosion protection and approvals
None Y 0
ATEX / IEC category 3 (Zone 2 / 21), Ex n 2) B 1
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex i, Ex c 2) A 4
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex d + Ex i 3) A 9
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), XP + IS, NI 4) F 3
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), IS, NI 4) F 4
Process connection
Flange F 1
Nominal diameter
DN 25 B
DN 50 C
DN 80 D
Float design
Standard 1
Pressure rating
PN 40 D 4
ASME CL 150 A 1
ASME CL 300 A 3
Design level
(Specified by ABB) X
Meter tube / float combination
(Specified by ABB.) See flow range tables X X
Continued on next page

1) Not available with Ex d or XP types of Ex protection.

2) Analog indicator without output signal design: ATEX approval only; IEC Ex not available.
3) Not available for analog indicator with alarm.
4) Only with 1/2 inch NPT cable entry.

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Continued
Additional
Main order number order no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
FAM545 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Flowmeter sensor
None, only secondary meter 5) Y0
Standard 6) Y1
Measured value error
2.5 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513 6) A2
4 % of end value (high viscosity, without calculation) AK
Material: 3.1, 3.2; test certificate / NACE
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 C2
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.2 to EN 10204 C3
Material confirmation NACE MR 01-75 with acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 CN
Material: 2.1; order conformity
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 for order conformity C4
Certificates: 3.1; visual, dimensional, functional
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for visual, dimensional, and functional checks C6
Certificates: 3.1; PMI test
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for Positive Material Identification (PMI) CA
Certificates: 3.1; compression test
Compression test to AD2000 CB
Test package (compression test, non-destructive material test, welder test, welding procedure test) CP
Certificates: Calibration, test report
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 with confirmation of accuracy CM
Calibration certificate with confirmation of accuracy and calibration data CE
Other user certificates
Russia: Metrological and GOST R certificate CG1
Kazakhstan: Metrological and GOST K certificate (in preparation) CG2
Ukraine: Metrological certificate CG3
Belarus: Metrological certificate CG6
Additional Ex certificates and approvals
Russia: GOST-Ex and RTN certificate EG7
Kazakhstan: Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG3
Ukraine: GOST Ex and Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG5
Belarus: GGTN certificate EG9
Language of documentation
German M1
English 6) M5
Western Europe / Scandinavia language package (languages: DE, EN, DA, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV) MW
Eastern Europe language package (languages: DE, EL, CS, ET, LV, LT, HU, PL, SK, SL, RO, BG) ME
Applications
Oil- and grease-free for oxygen applications P1
Meter name plate
Stainless steel plate with TAG no. T0
Adhesive label with TAG no. 6) TC
Float material
PTFE 6) F2
Scale design
Directly readable scale 6) SD
Percentage scale SP
Bar graph 7) SB
Ambient temperature range
Extended -40 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -40 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 8) R5
Standard -20 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -20 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 6) R6

5) For Ex version on request.

6) Standard, specified automatically by ABB if no customer specifications have been provided.
7) Recommended for indicator with transmitter (4 ... 20 mA) with display.
8) Not available for analog indicator with alarm.

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7 Version with heating jacket, model FAM546

7.1 Specifications
Design Heating jacket design
Measurement range Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 28 l/h ... 53 m3/h / 0.125 ... 235 gpm
See 7.3 "Flow range tables" Air at 0 °C and 1,013 mbar: 0.83 ... 1,550 m3/h Qn / Air at 70 °F and 14.7 psia: 0.62 ... 960 scfm
Flow range ratio 10:1
Scales Percentage scale
Product scale
Accuracy 1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513, sheet 2, optional 1 % of end value
Connections Flange acc. to DIN 2501 (DN 50 [2"] ... DN 100 [4"]); acc. to EN 1092-1 (DN 25 [1"])
Flange in acc. with ASME B16.5
Heating jacket connection Female thread G 1/4, at the back of the flowmeter
Pressure rating Standard pressure rating: PN 40 (PN 16 for DN 100 [4"])
See 7.2 "Material loads" Flange acc. to DIN / EN: PN 16, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100
Flange acc. to ASME CL 150, CL 300, CL 600
Max. perm. operating pressure 100 bar (CL 600), (higher pressures available upon request)
Installation length See section 7.4, "Dimensions"
Materials Meter tube: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Conical meter pipe: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), DN 15 (1/2“) only
Flange: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Float: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti), standard
Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) / Float head:
Hastelloy C 2.4610, optional
Gas damping: Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Indicator housing: Powder-coated aluminum, stainless steel 1.4408
Housing gasket (O-ring): Buna N
Viewing window: Shatterproof glass
Temperature ranges Permissible temperature of measured medium: -55 ... 400 °C (-67 ... 752 °F)
Permissible ambient temperature: -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Refer to the temperature diagram on page 5.
For Ex designs, see chapter Ex relevant specifications.
Gas damping Prevents compression oscillations in case of gas measurements with low operating pressure
Weight (kg) / in () = (lb) Indicator housing material Meter size (meter tube size)
DN 15 (1/2") DN 25 (1") DN 50 (2") DN 80 (3")
AlSi 12 6,8 / (15) 10,7 / (23,6) 15,7 / (34,6) 34 / (75)
Stainless steel 9,3 / (20,5) 13,2 / (29,1) 18,2 / (40,1) 36,5 / (80,4)
SIL classifications SIL2 declaration of conformity for meters with alarm function
Manufacturer's declaration (SIL1) acc. to IEC 61508 / IEC61511 for meters with 4 ... 20 mA current output

7.2 Material loads for process connections

DIN flange ASME flange
120 1740 110 1595
CL 600 1450
PN100 100
100 1450 90 1305
80 1160
Pressure PS [bar]

Pressure PS [bar]
Pressure PS [psi]

Pressure PS [psi]

80 1160 70 1015
PN63 870
60
60 870 CL 300
50 725
PN40 40 580
40 580
PN25 30 435
CL 150
20 PN16 290 20 290
10 145
PN10
0 0 0 0
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C -60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 390 °C
-76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F -76 -22 32 86 140 194 248 302 356 410 464 518 572 626 680 734 °F
G00509 G00510
Temperature TS Temperature TS
Fig. 23

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7.3 Flow range tables

Metric unit values
Measuring range Min. req. upstream
Meter tube / Pressure pressure for gas
end value 2) Qn m3/h air at Order
DN 1) float VIN 3) drop 4) measurement (bar
l/h water 0 °C; 1013 mbar abs) 5) code
Abbreviation (mbar)
1 kg/dm3, 1 mPa s without with 6)
Installation length 250 mm
28 ... 32 0,83 ... 0,95 1/2 in-30 6 80 4,0 1,0 A7 7)
37 ... 43 1,10 ... 1,28 1/2 in-40 6 80 4,0 1,0 B7 7)
1/2 in-50
44 ... 55 1,30 ... 1,63 6 80 4,0 1,0 C7 7)
1/2 in-60
56 ... 64 1,66 ... 1,90 1/2 in-80 6 80 4,0 1,0 D7 7)
77 ... 83 2,29 ... 2,47 1/2 in-100 16 40 3,0 1,0 E7
96 ... 104 2,85 ... 3,09 1/2 in-120 16 45 3,2 1,0 F7
115 ... 125 3,42 ... 3,72 1/2 in-150 16 50 3,5 1,0 G7
1/2 in-200
25 144 ... 156 4,28 ... 4,64 1/2 in-250 16 60 3,8 1,0 H7
188 ... 212 5,59 ... 6,30 1/2 in-300 16 60 4,0 1,0 J7
235 ... 265 6,98 ... 7,88 1/2 in-400 16 65 4,2 1,0 K7
282 ... 318 8,38 ... 9,45 1/2 in-500 16 70 4,4 1,0 L7
1/2 in-600
376 ... 424 11,17 ... 12,60 16 75 4,6 1,0 M7
1/2 in-800
470 ... 530 13,97 ... 15,75 16 75 4,8 1,0 N7
565 ... 635 16,79 ... 18,87 16 80 5,0 1,0 P7
750 ... 850 22,29 ... 25,26 16 85 5,4 1,0 R7
280 ... 656 8,32 ... 19,50 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 20 ... 76 2,9 ... 3,1 1,1 ... 1,4 A1
393 ... 870 11,70 ... 25,85 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 27 ... 76 3,0 ... 3,4 1,2 ... 1,4 B1
1 in-1000 (1.113-S)
660 ... 1600 19,38 ... 50,80 16 ... 22 20 ... 76 3,3 ... 4,3 1,1 ... 1,4 C1
50 1 in-1600 (1.113-N)
975 ... 2370 28,98 ... 70,44 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 3,3 ... 5,3 1,2 ... 1,5 D1
1650 ... 4020 49,04 ... 119,50 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 17 ... 6 20 ... 76 4,2 ... 6,4 1,1 ... 1,4 E1
2585 ... 6170 76,83 ... 183,50 8 ... 10 27 ... 82 5,2 ... 8,0 1,2 ... 1,5 F1
4220 ... 12130 125,40 ... 360,50 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 11 ... 62 3,1 ... 4,5 1,1 ... 1,4 A2
80 7940 ... 18460 236,00 ... 548,60 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 24 ... 74 3,8 ... 6,2 1,1 ... 1,4 B2
2 in-18000 (1.330-X)
11760 ... 24200 349,50 ... 720,00 3 ... 4 28 ... 72 4,4 ... 7,5 1,1 ... 1,4 C2
7000 ... 21010 208,00 ... 624,40 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 6 ... 48 3,4 ... 5,4 1,1 ... 1,3 A3
100 18090 ... 35010 537,70 ... 1040,00 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 24 ... 65 4,8 ... 7,4 1,1 ... 1,4 B3
3 in-40000 (1.315-X)
26750 ... 53810 795,00 ... 1600,00 4 ... 5 26 ... 68 6,0 ... 9,2 1,1 ... 1,4 C3

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
The values may be lower depending on the quality of the installation. The pressure drop in such cases must be considered as the minimum value. Some installations may have higher
values.
6) Cylinder / piston damping. For meter sizes DN 15 ... DN 80 (1/2 ... 3").
7) These meter tube/float combinations always require gas piston damping for gas measurements.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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ANSI unit values

Measuring range Min. req. upstream
Meter tube / Pressure
end value 2) Qn scfh air at pressure for gas Order
DN 1) float VIN 3) drop 4)
USgal/h water 32 °F; 14.7 psia measurement (psia) 5) code
Abbreviation (psi) without with 6)
62.43 lb/ft3, 1 mPa s
Installation length 9.84“
7,4 ... 8,8 37 ... 45 1/2 in-30 6 1,16 58 14,5 A7 7)
10 ... 11,6 52 ... 59 1/2 in-40 6 1,16 58 14,5 B7 7)
11,6 ... 14,5 54 ... 66 1/2 in-50 6 1,16 58 14,5 C7 7)
14,5 ... 17 68 ... 80 1/2 in-60 6 1,16 58 14,5 D7 7)
20,5 ... 21,5 84 ... 90 1/2 in-80 16 0,56 43 14,5 E7
25,5 ... 27 104 ... 112 1/2 in-100 16 0,65 46 14,5 F7
30 ... 33 125 ... 135 1/2 in-120 16 0,73 51 14,5 G7
1“ 38 ... 41 155 ... 165 1/2 in-150 16 0,87 55 14,5 H7
50 ... 56 205 ... 230 1/2 in-200 16 0,87 58 14,5 J7
62 ... 70 255 ... 285 1/2 in-250 16 0,94 61 14,5 K7
74 ... 84 310 ... 340 1/2 in-300 16 1,0 64 14,5 L7
100 ... 112 410 ... 460 1/2 in-400 16 1,1 67 14,5 M7
125 ... 140 510 ... 570 1/2 in-500 16 1,1 70 14,5 N7
150 ... 165 620 ... 680 1/2 in-600 16 1,2 73 14,5 P7
200 ... 220 820 ... 920 1/2 in-800 16 1,2 78 14,5 R7
74 ... 170 310 ... 700 1 in-400 (1.050-S) 13 ... 21 0,3 ... 1,1 42,1 ... 45,0 16,0 ... 20,3 A1
104 ... 220 430 ... 940 1 in-600 (1.050-N) 7 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,1 43,5 ... 49,3 17,4 ... 20,3 B1
170 ... 450 720 ... 1850 1 in-1000 (1.113-S) 16 ... 22 0,3 ... 1,1 48,0 ... 62,4 16,0 ... 20,3 C1
2“
260 ... 620 1060 ... 2550 1 in-1600 (1.113-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 48,0 ... 77,0 17,4 ... 21,8 D1
440 ... 1060 1800 ... 4300 1 in-2500 (1.263-S) 17 ... 6 0,3 ... 1,1 61,0 ... 92,8 16,0 ... 20,3 E1
680 ... 1600 2800 ... 6600 1 in-4000 (1.263-N) 8 ... 10 0,4 ... 1,2 75,4 ... 116 17,4 ... 21,8 F1
1120 ... 3200 4600 ... 13000 2 in-8000 (1.330-S) 21 ... 38 0,2 ... 0,9 45,0 ... 65,3 16,0 ... 20,3 A2
3“ 2100 ... 4800 8600 ... 20000 2 in-12000 (1.330-N) 13 ... 17 0,3 ... 1,1 55,1 ... 90,0 16,0 ... 20,3 B2
3100 ... 6400 13000 ... 27000 2 in-18000 (1.330-X) 3 ... 4 0,4 ... 1,0 63,8 ... 109 16,0 ... 20,3 C2
1850 ... 5500 7600 ... 22000 3 in-12000 (1.315-S) 22 ... 54 0,1 ... 0,7 49,3 ... 78,3 16,0 ... 18,9 A3
4“ 4800 ... 9200 19500 ... 38000 3 in-25000 (1.315-N) 18 ... 25 0,3 ... 0,9 69,6 ... 107 16,0 ... 20,3 B3
7000 ... 14000 29000 ... 58000 3 in-40000 (1.315-X) 4 ... 5 0,4 ... 1,0 87,0 ... 133 16,0 ... 20,3 C3

1) Connection meter size

2) The flowrate end value can be selected anywhere within these limits. The flow span is 10:1.
Example: Flowrate end value 12 m3/h water, flow span of meter 1.2 to 12 m3/h (USgal/h) water.
3) Viscosity influence number (VIN). If the calculated VIN is less than or equal to the VIN value listed in the flow range table, then the viscosity does not affect the measurements.

η⋅
(ρ s −1 ) ⋅ 1
(ρ s1 − ρ1 ) ⋅ ρ1
VIN =

η = Dyn. viscosity of the measured medium [mPa s]

ρs = density of the float acc. to table (r = 8.02 g/cm3)
ρs1 = density of the float that is being used.
ρ1 = Density of the measured medium.
If the calculated value is higher than the listed VIN value, then the flowmeters are provided with a scale at our factory to take into account the viscosity of the fluid.
4) The pressure drop values listed are based on the relevant flowrate end value.
5) The minimum pressure (abs) required to prevent compression oscillations (float bounce) in the meter tube. The specifications with and without damping are based on average installation
conditions.
The values may be lower depending on the quality of the installation. The pressure drop in such cases must be considered as the minimum value. Some installations may have higher
values.
6) Cylinder / piston damping. For meter sizes DN 15 ... DN 80 (1/2 ... 3").
7) These meter tube/float combinations always require gas piston damping for gas measurements.

Important
The "FlowCalc" program, which is available as a free download from www.abb.com/flow, can be used to calculate
flowrates, pressure drops, and upstream pressure requirements.

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7.4 Dimensions
FAM546 with current and/or alarm output

View X
ØL ØD
Øk

1 4

R 1/4” *)

2 5

Ø 145 (5.71)
- 3.0 (0.12)
+1.0 (0.04)
F
X 6

A
3

B
94 (3.70) C G G00416

Dimension tolerances ±2.0

Fig. 24: All dimensions in mm (inch)

1 Threaded socket 1/2” NPT 4 N number of holes
2 Cable entry M20 x 1.5 5 Protective conductor
3 Threaded plug M25 x 1.5 (FAM546-A only) 6 FAM546-F only
*) 1/2” NPT on request

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Meter Pressure Heating jacket design: Sheathing PN 16

size rating
PN ØD Øk ØL N A B C F G
25 40 115,0 85,0 14,0 4 258,0 45,5 87,0 170,0 118,0
(4,53) (3,35) (0,55) (10,16) (1,79) (3,43) (6,69) (4,65)
25 63 / 100 140,0 100,0 18,0 4 270,0 51,5 87,0 170,0 118,0
(5,51) (3,94) (0,71) (10,63) (2,03) (3,43) (6,69) (4,65)
1“ CL 150 107,9 79,4 15,9 4 258,0 45,5 87,0 170,0 118,0
(4,25) (3,13) (0,63) (10,16) (1,79) (3,43) (6,69) (4,65)
1“ CL 300 123,8 88,9 19,0 4 258,0 45,5 87,0 170,0 118,0
(4,87) (3,50) (0,75) (10,16) (1,79) (3,43) (6,69) (4,65)
1“ CL 600 124,0 88,9 19,0 4 270,0 51,5 87,0 170,0 118,0
(4,88) (3,50) (0,75) (10,63) (2,03) 3,43() (6,69) (4,65)
50 40 165,0 125,0 18,0 4 258,0 45,5 102,0 170,0 118,0
(6,50) (4,92) (0,71) (10,16) (1,79) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
50 63 180,8 135,0 22,0 4 270,0 51,5 102,0 170,0 118,0
(7,12) (5,31) (0,87) (10,63) (2,03) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
50 100 195,0 145,0 26,0 4 274,0 53,5 102,0 170,0 118,0
(7,68) (5,71) (1,02) (10,79) (2,11) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
2“ CL 150 152,4 120,7 19,0 4 258,0 45,5 102,0 170,0 118,0
(6,00) (4,75) (0,75) (10,16) (1,79) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
2“ CL 300 165,1 127,0 19,0 8 263,0 48,0 102,0 170,0 118,0
(6,50) (5,00) (0,75) (10,35) (1,89) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
2“ CL 600 165,1 127,0 19,0 8 284,0 58,5 102,0 170,0 118,0
(6,50) (5,00) (0,75) (11,18) (2,30) (4,02) (6,69) (4,65)
80 40 200,0 160,0 18,0 8 262,0 47,5 117,0 166,0 130,0
(7,87) (6,30) (0,71) (10,31) (1,87) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
80 63 215,0 170,0 22,0 8 270,0 51,5 117,0 166,0 130,0
(8,46) (6,69) (0,87) (10,63) (2,03) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
80 100 230,0 180,0 26,0 8 282,0 57,5 117,0 166,0 130,0
(9,06) (7,09) (1,02) (11,10) (2,26) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
3“ CL 150 190,5 152,4 19,0 4 262,0 47,5 117,0 166,0 130,0
(7,50) (6,00) (0,75) (10,31) (1,87) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
3“ CL 300 209,5 168,1 22,3 8 271,0 52,0 117,0 166,0 130,0
(8,25) (6,62) (0,88) (10,67) (2,05) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
3“ CL 600 209,5 168,1 22,2 8 292,0 58,5 117,0 166,0 130,0
(8,25) (6,62) (0,87) (11,50) (2,30) (4,61) (6,54) (5,12)
100 40 235,0 190,0 22,0 8 254,0 43,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(9,25) (7,48) (0,87) (10,00) (1,71) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)
100 63 250,0 200,0 26,0 8 266,0 49,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(9,84) (7,87) (1,02) (10,47) (1,95) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)
100 100 265,0 210,0 30,0 8 278,0 55,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(10,43) (8,27) (1,18) (10,94) (2,19) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)
4“ CL 150 228,6 190,5 19,0 8 254,0 43,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(9,00) (7,50) (0,75) (10,00) (1,71) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)
4“ CL 300 254,0 200,1 22,2 8 270,0 51,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(10,00) (7,88) (0,87) (10,63) (2,03) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)
4“ CL 600 273,0 215,9 25,4 8 290,0 61,5 132,0 168,0 144,0
(10,75) (8,50) (1,00) (11,42) (2,42) (5,20) (6,61) (5,67)

All dimensions in mm (inch)

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7.5 Ordering information (FAM546)

Additional
Main order number order no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

VA Master metal tube float flowmeter FAM546 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Indicator / Output signal
Analog indicator / No indicator A
Analog indicator / Min alarm B
Analog indicator / Max alarm C
Analog indicator / Min and max alarm D
Analog indicator / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol E
Analog indicator with LCD display / 4 ... 20 mA with HART protocol F
Housing material / Cable connection
Aluminum / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1
Aluminum / 1/2 inch NPT thread 2
Stainless steel / M20 x 1.5 cable gland 1) 3
Stainless steel / 1/2 inch NPT thread 1) 4
Explosion protection and approvals
None Y 0
ATEX / IEC category 3 (Zone 2 / 21), Ex n 2) B 1
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex i, Ex c 2) A 4
ATEX / IEC category 2 (Zone 1 / 21), Ex d + Ex i 3) A 9
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), XP + IS, NI 4) F 3
FM / CSA, Class I, Div 1, 2 (Zone 1, 2), IS, NI 4) F 4
Process connection
Flange F 1
Nominal diameter
DN 25 B
DN 50 C
DN 80 D
DN 100 E
Float design
Standard 1
With gas damping 3
Pressure rating
PN 16 D 2
PN 40 D 4
PN 63 D 5
PN 100 D 6
ASME CL 150 A 1
ASME CL 300 A 3
ASME CL 600 A 6
Design level
(Specified by ABB) X
Meter tube / float combination
(Specified by ABB.) See flow range tables X X
Continued on next page

1) Not available with Ex d or XP types of Ex protection

2) Analog indicator without output signal design: ATEX approval only; IEC Ex not available
3) With Ex d cable gland. Not available for analog indicator without output signal design:
4) Only with 1/2 inch NPT cable entry

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Continued
Additional
Main order number order no.
Variant digit no. 1-6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
FAM546 X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX

Flowmeter sensor
None, only secondary meter 5) Y0
Standard 6) Y1
Measured value error
1.6 % qg = 50 % acc. to VDE / VDI 3513 6) A1
1 % of end value AA
4 % of end value (high viscosity, without calculation) AK
4 % of end value (high viscosity, with calculation) AL
Material: 3.1, 3.2; test certificate / NACE
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 C2
Material confirmation with inspection certificate 3.2 to EN 10204 C3
Material confirmation NACE MR 01-75 with acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 CN
Material: 2.1; order conformity
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 for order conformity C4
Certificates: 3.1; visual, dimensional, functional
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for visual, dimensional, and functional checks C6
Certificates: 3.1; PMI test
Acceptance test certificate 3.1 to EN 10204 for Positive Material Identification (PMI) CA
Certificates: 3.1; compression test
Compression test to AD2000 CB
Test package (compression test, non-destructive material test, welder test, welding procedure test) CP
Certificates: Calibration, test report
Certificate of compliance 2.1 to EN 10204 with confirmation of accuracy CM
Calibration certificate with confirmation of accuracy and calibration data CE
Other user certificates
Russia: Metrological and GOST R certificate CG1
Kazakhstan: Metrological and GOST K certificate (in preparation) CG2
Ukraine: Metrological certificate CG3
Belarus: Metrological certificate CG6
Additional Ex certificates and approvals
Russia: GOST-Ex and RTN certificate EG7
Kazakhstan: Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG3
Ukraine: GOST Ex and Ex permission certificate (in preparation) EG5
Belarus: GGTN certificate EG9
Language of documentation
German M1
English 6) M5
Western Europe / Scandinavia language package (languages: DE, EN, DA, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV) MW
Eastern Europe language package (languages: DE, EL, CS, ET, LV, LT, HU, PL, SK, SL, RO, BG) ME
Applications
Oil- and grease-free for oxygen applications P1
Meter name plate
Stainless steel plate with TAG no. T0
Adhesive label with TAG no. 6) TC
Float material
Stainless steel 1.4571 (AISI 316Ti SST) 6) F1
Scale design
Directly readable scale 6) SD
Percentage scale SP
Bar graph 7) SB
Ambient temperature range
Extended -40 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -40 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 8) R5
Standard -20 ... 85 °C (without Ex protection) / -20 ... 60 °C (with Ex protection) 6) R6

5) For Ex version on request

6) Standard, specified automatically by ABB if no customer specifications have been provided
7) Recommended for indicator with transmitter (4 ... 20 mA) with display
8) Not available for analog indicator with alarm

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Change from one to two columns

8 Ex relevant specifications
8.1 Safety-relevant information ATEX / IECEx
The meters are designed for maximum versatility. Each meter provides a combination of explosion protection types. All meters are suitable for
use in areas with combustible dust.

8.1.1 Approved installation sites

Explosion protection
Zone 1: Zone 2: Non-Ex area Order code

Ex nA
B1
PA
Zone 0

Zone 0 A4

Ex ia i
A9

PA

Ex d

PA

G00467
Fig. 25
PA Potential equalization

For detailed information and terminal assignments, see chapters Analog display with / without limit signal transmitter, page 6 and Electrical
connection, page 8.

8.1.2 Identification and protection classes

Analog indicator without limit signal transmitter FAM54_A_
Ignition
Limit value
Designation Explosion protection type Certificate protection
table no.
Order code
ATEX II 1/2G Ex c II T6 ... T1 Mechanical safety
A4
II 2 D Ex c T85 °C ... TMedium Mechanical safety
KEMA 07ATEX0104X A9 4
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition B1
proof)
Tamb = -40 °C ... 60 °C (combustible dusts)
Tamb = -40 °C ... 70 °C

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Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter FAM54_B/C/D_

Ignition
Limit value
Designation Explosion protection type Certificate protection
table no.
Order code
ATEX II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T6 ... T1 Intrinsic safety 2
II 1/3G Ex c nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) 4
KEMA 07ATEX0104X
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition
2, 4
proof)
A4
IECEx Ex ia IIC T6 ... T1 Intrinsic safety 2
Ex nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) 4
IECEx KEM07.0037X
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition 2, 4
proof)
ATEX II 1/2G Ex c d IIC T6 ... T1 Flameproof protection 3
II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T6 ... T1 Intrinsic safety 2
II 1/3G Ex c nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) KEMA 07ATEX0104X 4
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition 2, 3, 4
proof)
A9
IECEx Ex d IIC T6 ... T1 Flameproof protection 3
Ex ia IIC T6 ... T1 Intrinsic safety 2
Ex nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) IECEx KEM07.0037X 4
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition 2, 3, 4
proof)
ATEX II 1/3G Ex c nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) 4
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition KEMA 07ATEX0104X 4
proof)
B1
IECEx Ex nA II T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) 4
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition IECEx KEM07.0037X 4
proof)

Tamb = - 20 °C (-40 °C) ... 60 °C (combustible dusts)

Tamb = - 20 °C (-40 °C) ... 70 °C

Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display FAM54_E/F_

Ignition
Limit value
Designation Explosion protection type Certificate protection
Table no.
Order code
ATEX II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T4 ... T1 Intrinsic safety
II 1/3G Ex c nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component)
KEMA 07ATEX0104X
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition
proof)
A4 1
IECEx Ex ia IIC T4 ... T1 Intrinsic safety
Ex nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component)
IECEx KEM07.0037X
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition
proof)
ATEX II 1/2G Ex c d IIC T6 ... T1 Flameproof protection
II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T4 ... T1 Intrinsic safety
II 1/3G Ex c nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) KEMA 07ATEX0104X
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition
proof)
A9 1
IECEx Ex d IIC T6 ... T1 Flameproof protection
Ex ia IIC T4 ... T1 Intrinsic safety
Ex nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component) IECEx KEM07.0037X
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition
proof)
ATEX II 1/3G Ex c nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component)
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition KEMA 07ATEX0104X
proof)
B1 1
IECEx Ex nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 nA (non-incendive component)
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Encapsulated device (dust-ignition IECEx KEM07.0037X
proof)

Tamb = -40 °C ... 60 °C (combustible dusts)

Tamb = -40 °C ... 70 °C

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8.1.3 Limit value tables

Table 1: Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display
Explosion protection type: Hermetically sealed, intrinsically safe "nA" (non-incendive component), encapsulated device (dust-ignition proof)

Tamb
Max. Therm.
Order Connection -20 °C Temp. Medium Heating
Designation Input values isola-
code terminals (-40 °C) class jacket
temp. tion
...
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
Ui = 30 V
31 / 32 40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
Ii = 110 mA
for connection with 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
ATEX: Pi = 770 mW
an intrinsically safe 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T4 ... T1 circuit Ci = 5.3 nF
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Li = 266 µH
A4 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A9 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
IECEx: Ui = 30 V
41 / 42 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex ia IIC T4 ... T1 Ii = 30 mA
for connection with 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Pi = 115 mW
an intrinsically safe 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
circuit Ci = 4,8 nF
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
Li = 133 µH
70 °C T4 125 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
31 / 32 40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
for connection with 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
ATEX: Vmax = 46 V
a non-intrinsically 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
II 1/2G Ex c d IIC T6 ... T1
safe circuit1) 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A9
60 °C T2 320 °C no no
IECEx:
41 / 42 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex d IIC T6 ... T1 Vmax = 30 V
for connection with 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium Imax = 30 mA
a non-intrinsically 60 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
safe circuit1) Pmax = 115 mW
60 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
31 / 32 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
for connection with Vmax = 46 V 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
ATEX: a non-intrinsically
safe circuit1) 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
II 1/3G Ex c nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1
50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A4 II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
60 °C T2 320 °C no no
A9
60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
B1 IECEx:
60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex nA [nL] IIC T6 ... T1 41 / 42 Vmax = 30 V 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium for connection with Imax = 30 mA 70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
a non-intrinsically
safe circuit1) Pmax = 115 mW 70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 25 °C yes yes

Special conditions for explosion protection type "Encapsulated device" (dust-ignition proof) for the models with Ex protection (A4 and B1):
TMedium ≤ 250°C at Tamb = -40 ... 60 °C
TMedium ≤ 340°C at Tamb = -40 ... 40 °C
TMedium ≤ 430°C at Tamb = -40 ... 20 °C

1) If the meter will be operated subsequently with explosion protection type "intrinsically safe", then Umax = 60 V may not be exceeded.

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Table 2: Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter

Explosion protection type: Intrinsic safety, encapsulated device (dust-ignition proof)
Tamb
Max. Therm.
Order Connection -20 °C Temp. Heating
Designation Input values Medium isola-
code terminals (-40 °C) class jacket
temp. tion
...
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
For each circuit
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
Ui = 16 V
for connection with 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Ii = 25 mA
an intrinsically safe 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
circuit Pi = 64 mW
60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ci = 50 nF
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
Li = 250 µH
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
ATEX:
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
II 1/2G Ex c ia IIC T6 ... T1
For each circuit 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
A4 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A9 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
IECEx: for connection with Ii = 52 mA 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex ia IIC T6 ... T1 an intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 169 mW 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
Ci = 50 nF 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
Li = 250 µH 70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T6 60 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
For each circuit 40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
50 °C T2 340 °C no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
for connection with Ii = 76 mA 60 °C T2 230°C no no
an intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 242 mW 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
Ci = 50 nF 70 °C T4 120 °C no no
Li = 250 µH 70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 30 °C yes yes

Special conditions for explosion protection type "Encapsulated device" (dust-ignition proof) for the models with Ex protection (A4 and A9):
TMedium ≤ 250°C at Tamb = -20 ... 60 °C
TMedium ≤ 340°C at Tamb = -20 ... 40 °C
TMedium ≤ 430°C at Tamb = -20 ... 20 °C

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Table 3: Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter

Explosion protection type: Hermetically sealed, encapsulated device (dust-ignition proof)
Tamb
Max. Therm.
Order Connection -20 °C Temp. Heating
Designation Input values Medium isola-
code terminals (-40 °C) class jacket
temp. tion
...
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
for connection with 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Umax = 16 V
a non-intrinsically 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Imax = 25 mA
safe circuit1) 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Pmax = 64 mW
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
ATEX:
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
II 1/2G Ex c d IIC T6 ... T1
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
For each circuit 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A9 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
IECEx: for connection with Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex d IIC T6 ... T1 a non-intrinsically
Imax = 52 mA 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium safe circuit1)
Pmax = 169 mW 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T6 60 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
For each circuit 50 °C T2 340 °C no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52
50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
for connection with
Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230°C no no
a non-intrinsically
Imax = 76 mA 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
safe circuit1)
Pmax = 242 mW 70 °C T4 120 °C no no
70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 30 °C yes yes

Special conditions for explosion protection type "Encapsulated device" (dust-ignition proof) for the models with Ex protection (A9):
TMedium ≤ 250°C at Tamb = -20 ... 60 °C
TMedium ≤ 340°C at Tamb = -20 ... 40 °C
TMedium ≤ 430°C at Tamb = -20 ... 20 °C

1) If the meter will be operated subsequently with explosion protection type "intrinsically safe", then Umax may not be exceeded.

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Table 4: Analog display with/without limit signal transmitter

Explosion protection type: "nA" (non-incendive component), encapsulated device (dust-ignition proof)
Tamb
Max. Therm.
Order Connection -20 °C Temp. Heating
Designation Input values Medium isola-
code terminals (-40 °C) class jacket
temp. tion
...
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
for connection with 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Umax = 16 V
a non-intrinsically 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Imax = 25 mA
safe circuit1) 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Pmax = 64 mW
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
ATEX:
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
II 1/3G Ex c nA II T6 ... T1
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
A4 II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium
For each circuit 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
A9 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
B1 IECEx: for connection with Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex nA II T6 ... T1 a non-intrinsically
Imax = 52 mA 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium safe circuit1
Pmax = 169 mW 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T6 60 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
For each circuit 50 °C T2 340 °C no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
for connection with Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230°C no no
a non-intrinsically
Imax = 76 mA 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
safe circuit1)
Pmax = 242 mW 70 °C T4 120 °C no no
70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 30 °C yes yes
70 °C T1 440 °C yes yes
ATEX: 70 °C T2 290 °C yes yes
A4
II 1/2G Ex c II T6 ... T1 70 °C T3 190 °C yes yes
A9 n.a. n.a.
II 2D Ex c T85 °C ... TMedium 70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
B1
II 2D Ex tD A21 IP6X T85 °C ... TMedium 70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
70 °C T6 80°C yes yes

Special conditions for explosion protection type "Encapsulated device" (dust-ignition proof) for the models with Ex protection (A4, A9 and B1):
TMedium ≤ 250°C at Tamb = -40 ... 60 °C
TMedium ≤ 340°C at Tamb = -40 ... 40 °C
TMedium ≤ 430°C at Tamb = -40 ... 20 °C

1) If the meter will be operated subsequently with explosion protection type "intrinsically safe", then Umax may not be exceeded.

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8.2 Safety specifications FM / CSA

8.2.1 Identification codes and protection types FM and cCSAus
Analog indicator without limit signal transmitter FAM54_A_
Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter FAM54_B/C/D_
Explosion
Explosion protection Limit value
Designation protection Certificate no.
type table no.
Order code
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP ABCD / T6…T1
Explosionproof F3 FM2
CL I, ZN 1 AEx d IIC T6…T1
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / T6..T1
Intrinsic Safety F3 FM1
CL I, ZN 1 AEx ia IIC T6…T1 Project ID
FM F4 FM2
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / T6...T1 Dust-ignition-proof 3033042
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / T5...T1 FM1
F3
NI / CL III T5...T1 Non-incendive FM2
F4
CL II, ZN 2 AEx nA II T5...T1 FM3
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP BCD / T6…T1
Explosionproof F3 CSA2
Ex d IIC T6...T1
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / T6..T1 F3
Intrinsic Safety CSA1
Ex ia IIC T6...T1 F4
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / T6...T1 CSA1
cCSAus F3 1931925
Dust-ignition-proof CSA2
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium F4
CSA3
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / T5...T1
F3
NI / CL III T5...T1 Non-incendive CSA3
F4
Ex nA II T5...T1

Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display FAM54_E/F_

Explosion
Explosion protection protection Limit value
Designation Certificate no.
type table no.
Order code
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP ABCD / T6…T1
Explosionproof F3 FM4
CL I, ZN 1 AEx d IIC T6…T1
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / T4..T1
Intrinsic Safety
CL I, ZN 1 AEx ia IIC T4…T1 Project ID
FM
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / T6...T1 Dust-ignition-proof F3 3033042
FM4
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / T4...T1 F4
NI / CL III T4...T1 Non-incendive
CL II, ZN 2 AEx nA [nL] IIC T6...T1
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP BCD / T6…T1
Explosionproof F3 CSA4
Ex d IIC T6...T1
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / T4..T1
Intrinsic Safety
Ex ia IIC T4...T1
cCSAus DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / T6...T1 1931925
Dust-ignition-proof F3
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium CSA4
F4
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / T4...T1
NI / CL III T4...T1 Non-incendive
Ex nA [nL] IIC T6...T1

XP: Tamb = -40 °C ... 70 °C (-40 °F ... 158 °F)

DIP, IS, NI: Tamb = -40 °C ... 60 °C (-40 °F ... 140 °F)
IS-Installation per drawing SDM-10-A0253

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8.2.2 Limit value tables FM

Table FM1: Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter
Connection Tamb Max.
Order Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -58 °F ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
For each circuit
122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
Ui = 16 V
if connected to an 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
Ii = 25 mA
intrinsically safe 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
circuit Pi = 64 mW
140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Ci = 50 nF
158 °F T3 383 °F no no
Li = 250 µH
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
158 °F T5 203 °F yes yes
140 °F T6 176 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG /
T6…T1 2) 104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
F3 1)
IS installation per drawing SDM-10- For each circuit 122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
A0253 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
or 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / if connected to an Ii = 52 mA 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
F4 1) T6…T1 intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 169 mW 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Ci = 50 nF 158 °F T3 383 °F no no
CL I, ZN 1 AEx ia IIC T6…T1
Li = 250 µH 158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
140 °F T5 140 °F yes yes
122 °F T5 194 °F no yes
104 °F T6 140 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 590 °F yes no
For each circuit 104 °F T2 374 °F yes yes
122 °F T2 644 °F no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 122 °F T2 446 °F yes yes
if connected to an Ii = 76 mA 140 °F T2 446 °F no no
intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 242 mW 140 °F T3 320 °F yes yes
Ci = 50 nF 158 °F T4 248 °F no no
Li = 250 µH 158 °F T4 212 °F yes yes
104 °F T5 140 °F yes yes
86 °F T6 86 °F yes yes

1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit

2) IS installation per drawing SDM-10-A0253

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Table FM2: Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter

Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -58 °F ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
if connected to a 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
Umax = 16 V
non-intrinsically 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
safe circuit Imax = 25 mA
140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Pmax = 64 mW
158 °F T3 383 °F no no
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
158 °F T5 203 °F yes yes
140 °F T6 176 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP ABCD / T6…T1 122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / For each circuit 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
F3 1) 41 / 42 and 51 / 52
T6...T1 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
if connected to a Umax = 16 V 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
CL I, ZN 1 AEx d IIC T6...T1 non-intrinsically
safe circuit Imax = 52 mA 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Pmax = 169 mW 158 °F T3 383 °F no no
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
140 °F T5 140 °F yes yes
122 °F T5 194 °F no yes
104 °F T6 140 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 590 °F yes no
104 °F T2 374 °F yes yes
For each circuit 122 °F T2 644 °F no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52
122 °F T2 446 °F yes yes
if connected to a
Umax = 16 V 140 °F T2 446°F no no
non-intrinsically
Imax = 76 mA 140 °F T3 320 °F yes yes
safe circuit
Pmax = 242 mW 158 °F T4 248 °F no no
158 °F T4 212 °F yes yes
104 °F T5 140 °F yes yes
86 °F T6 86 °F yes yes
1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit

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Table FM3: Analog display with/without limit signal transmitter

Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -58 °F ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
For each circuit 122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
if connected to a Umax = 16 V 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
non-intrinsically
Imax = 25 mA 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
safe circuit1)
Pmax = 64 mW 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
158 °F T3 383 °F no no
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
158 °F T5 203 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / 122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
F4 1)
T5...T1
122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
For each circuit
or 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
NI / CL III / T5...T1
if connected to a 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
Umax = 16 V
F3 1) non-intrinsically 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
CL II, ZN 2 AEx nA II T5...T1 Imax = 52 mA
safe circuit1) 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Pmax = 169 mW
158 °F T3 383 °F no no
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
140 °F T5 140 °F yes yes
122 °F T5 194 °F no yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 590 °F yes no
104 °F T2 374 °F yes yes
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 122 °F T2 644 °F no no
if connected to a 122 °F T2 446 °F yes yes
Umax = 16 V
non-intrinsically 140 °F T2 446°F no no
Imax = 76 mA
safe circuit1) 140 °F T3 320 °F yes yes
Pmax = 242 mW
158 °F T4 248 °F no no
158 °F T4 212 °F yes yes
104 °F T5 140 °F yes yes

1) For connection in Division 2 or Zone 2

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Table FM4: Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display
Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -58 °F ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
Ui = 30 V
31 / 32 104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
Ii = 110 mA
if connected to an 104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / Pi = 770 mW
intrinsically safe 122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
F3 1) T4…T1 circuit 2) Ci = 5.3 nF
122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
Li = 266 µH
122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
or DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG /
T6…T1 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
Ui = 30 V
41 / 42 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
F4 1) Ii = 30 mA
CL I, ZN 1 AEx ia IIC T4…T1 if connected to an 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Pi = 115 mW
intrinsically safe 158 °F T3 383 °F no no
circuit Ci = 4.8 nF
158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
Li = 133 µH
158 °F T4 257 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
31 / 32 104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
if connected to a 104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
Vmax = 46 V
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP ABCD / T6…T1 non-intrinsically 122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
safe circuit 122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
F3 3)
T6...T1 140 °F T2 608 °F no no
41 / 42 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
CL I, ZN 1 AEx d IIC T6...T1 Vmax = 30 V
if connected to a 140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
Imax = 30 mA
non-intrinsically 140 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
safe circuit Pmax = 115 mW
140 °F T5 203 °F yes yes
140 °F T6 176 °F yes yes
104 °F T1 824 °F no no
104 °F T1 707 °F yes no
31 / 32 104 °F T1 500 °F yes yes
if connected to a Vmax = 46 V 122 °F T1 572 °F yes no
non-intrinsically
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / safe circuit 122 °F T2 554 °F yes no
F4 4)
T4...T1 122 °F T2 428°F yes yes
140 °F T2 608 °F no no
or
NI / CL III / T4...T1 140 °F T2 446 °F yes no
140 °F T3 338 °F yes yes
F3 4) 41 / 42
CL II, ZN 2 AEx nA [nL] IIC T4...T1 Vmax = 30 V 158 °F T3 383 °F no no
if connected to a Imax = 30 mA 158 °F T3 302 °F yes no
non-intrinsically
safe circuit Pmax = 115 mW 158 °F T4 266 °F yes yes
158 °F T5 203 °F yes yes
86 °F T6 77 °F yes yes

1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit

2) IS installation per drawing SDM-10-A0253
3) If connected to a non-intrinsically safe circuit
4) For connection in Division 2 or Zone 2

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8.2.3 Limit value tables cCSAus

Table CSA1: Analog indicator with limit signal transmitter
Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -50 °C ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
For each circuit
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
Ui = 16 V
if connected to an 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Ii = 25 mA
intrinsically safe 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
circuit Pi = 64 mW
60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Ci = 50 nF
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
Li = 250 µH
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
T6…T1 2)
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
F3 1)
For each circuit 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG /
T6…T1 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
or 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
if connected to an Ii = 52 mA 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
F4 1) Ex ia IIC T6…T1 intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 169 mW 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium Ci = 50 nF 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
Li = 250 µH 70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T6 60 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440°C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
For each circuit 40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
50 °C T2 340 °C no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 Ui = 16 V 50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
if connected to an Ii = 76 mA 60 °C T2 230 °C no no
intrinsically safe
circuit Pi = 242 mW 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
Ci = 50 nF 70 °C T4 120 °C no no
Li = 250 µH 70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 30 °C yes yes
1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit
2) IS installation per drawing SDM-10-A0253

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Table CSA2: Analog indicator without limit signal transmitter

Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -50 °C ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
if connected to a 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Umax = 16 V
non-intrinsically 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
safe circuit Imax = 25 mA
60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Pmax = 64 mW
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP BCD / T6…T1 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
T6…T1 For each circuit 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
F3 1) 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Ex d IIC T6…T1 if connected to a Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
non-intrinsically
safe circuit Imax = 52 mA 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium Pmax = 169 mW 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T6 60 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440°C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
For each circuit 50 °C T2 340 °C no no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52
50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
if connected to a
Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 230 °C no no
non-intrinsically
Imax = 76 mA 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
safe circuit
Pmax = 242 mW 70 °C T4 120 °C no no
70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 30 °C yes yes

1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit

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Table CSA3: Analog display with/without limit signal transmitter

Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -50 °C ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
For each circuit 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
if connected to a Umax = 16 V 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
non-intrinsically
Imax = 25 mA 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
safe circuit1)
Pmax = 64 mW 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG /
40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
T5…T1
F4 1) 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
NI / CL III / T5…T1 For each circuit
or 41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
Ex nA II T6…T1 if connected to a 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Umax = 16 V
F3 1) non-intrinsically 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Imax = 52 mA
safe circuit1) 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium Pmax = 169 mW
70 °C T3 195 °C no no
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
60 °C T5 60 °C yes yes
50 °C T5 90 °C no yes
40 °C T1 440°C no no
40 °C T1 310 °C yes no
40 °C T2 190 °C yes yes
For each circuit
41 / 42 and 51 / 52 50 °C T2 340 °C no no
if connected to a 50 °C T2 230 °C yes yes
Umax = 16 V
non-intrinsically 60 °C T2 230 °C no no
Imax = 76 mA
safe circuit1) 60 °C T3 160 °C yes yes
Pmax = 242 mW
70 °C T4 120 °C no no
70 °C T4 100 °C yes yes
40 °C T5 60 °C yes yes

1) For connection in Division 2 or Zone 2

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Table CSA4: Analog indicator with transmitter with or without LCD display
Tamb Max.
Order Connection Temp. Therm. Heating
Designation Input values -50 °C ... Medium
code terminals class isolation jacket
temp.
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
Ui = 30 V
31 / 32 40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
IS / CL I,II,III / DIV 1 / GP ABCDEFG / Ii = 110 mA
if connected to an 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
T4…T1 2) Pi = 770 mW
intrinsically safe 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
F3 1) circuit 2) Ci = 5.3 nF
50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / Li = 266 µH
T6…T1 50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
or
60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Ui = 30 V
Ex ia IIC T6…T1 41 / 42 60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
F4 1) Ii = 30 mA
if connected to an 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
Pi = 115 mW
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium intrinsically safe 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
circuit Ci = 4.8 nF
70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
Li = 133 µH
70 °C T4 125 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
31 / 32 40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
XP / CL I / DIV 1 / GP BCD / T6…T1 if connected to a 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
Vmax = 46 V
non-intrinsically 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
DIP / CL II, III / DIV 1 / GP EFG / safe circuit 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
T6…T1 50 °C T2 220 °C yes yes
F3 3)
60 °C T2 320 °C no no
Ex d IIC T6…T1 60 °C T2 230°C yes no
41 / 42 Vmax = 30 V
if connected to a 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium Imax = 30 mA
non-intrinsically 60 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
safe circuit Pmax = 115 mW
60 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
60 °C T6 80 °C yes yes
40 °C T1 440 °C no no
40 °C T1 375 °C yes no
31 / 32 40 °C T1 260 °C yes yes
if connected to a Vmax = 46 V 50 °C T1 300 °C yes no
NI /CL I,II / DIV 2 / GP ABCDFG / non-intrinsically
T4…T1 safe circuit 50 °C T2 290 °C yes no
F4 4)
50 °C T2 220°C yes yes
NI / CL III / T4…T1 60 °C T2 320 °C no no
or
60 °C T2 230 °C yes no
Ex nA [nL] IIC T4…T1 60 °C T3 170 °C yes yes
F3 4) 41 / 42 Vmax = 30 V 70 °C T3 195 °C no no
DIP A21 TA 85°C to TMedium if connected to a Imax = 30 mA 70 °C T3 150 °C yes no
non-intrinsically
safe circuit Pmax = 115 mW 70 °C T4 130 °C yes yes
70 °C T5 95 °C yes yes
30 °C T6 25 °C yes yes

1) If connected to an intrinsically safe circuit

2) IS installation per drawing SDM-10-A0253
3) If connected to a non-intrinsically safe circuit
4) For connection in Division 2 or Zone 2

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Change from one to two columns

8.2.4 Connection diagram, FM / cCSAus

Terminals 31 / 32, auxiliary power or power feed
Important
1,8 • The concept of intrinsic safety enables multiple intrinsic
1,6 safety devices with FM or CSA approval to be
1,4 interconnected, without entity parameters being examined
RB [kΩ]

1,2 specifically, subject to observation of the following

1 conditions:
0,8
Uo or Voc or Vt ≤ 0 V max, Io or Isc or It ≤ I max, Ca or
0,6
Co ≥ Ci + Ccable, La or Lo ≥ Li + Lcable, Po ≤ Pi.
0,4
• In the case of installation in Class II and III environments,
0,2
dust-proof ignition blocks must be used.
0
14
20
28
30 40
46
50 • Meters connected to such apparatus must not use or
IS generate rms or direct voltages in excess of 250 V.
• Installation must meet the requirements of
XP, DIP, NI, S ANSI/ISA RP 12.6 "Installation of Intrinsically Safe
U V [V]
Systems for Hazardous (Classified) Locations" and the
G00446
National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) sections 504,
Fig. 26 505 and CEC.
• The configuration of the associated apparatus must have
The minimum voltage UV of 10 V is based on a load of 0 Ω. Factory Mutual Research and CSA approval under the
UV = Supply voltage entity concept.
RB = Maximum permissible load in power supply circuit, e.g., • Meters must be installed in compliance with the
installation drawing supplied by the manufacturer of the
indicator, recorder or power resistor
associated apparatus.
• Changes to drawings are only permitted subject to prior
Terminal connection diagram
approval from Factory Mutual Research and CSA.
FAM540-E/F • ONLY shielded twisted pair cables may be used (see
+ RB above).
Power Supply 31 FM Approved
Circuit 32 IS Barrier
+ Information about the housing ground
Optocoupler 41 4...20 mA
FM Approved The FAM540 housing must be correctly grounded in order to ensure
Contact Output 42
IS Barrier proper function and safe operation. Use copper wires with a rating of
at least AWG 10 for the ground connection between the ground
PA screw and the protective conductor.

FAM540-A/B/C/D Information about power supply lines

Proximity 41
+
FM Approved Unless specified otherwise in regional or national standards, power
IS Barrier supply lines must be dimensioned to AWG 20.
Sensor 42
+
Proximity 51
FM Approved Information about explosion-proof installation
Sensor 52
IS Barrier FAM540 devices installed as explosion-proof in Group A and B
hazardous areas within 46 cm of the instrument must be fitted with
PA G00447 ignition blocks.
Fig. 27
Intrinsic Safety Control Drawing (SDM-10-A0253)
For intrinsically safe installations, the FAM540 must be installed as
illustrated in the Intrinsic Safety Control Drawing. The drawing is also
included in the packaging information supplied with the instrument.

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Flowmeter insulation Connection via pressure-resistant cable gland

The outer diameter of the unshielded connecting cable must be
between 8.0 ... 11.7 mm. The cable fitting must be dimensioned
accordingly. After installing the cable in the fitting, tighten the lock nut
to a torque of 32.5 Nm. Use an additional strain relief device in the
housing to secure the connecting cable.

G00441

Fig. 28

Maximum insulation = Flange diameter

Special installation instructions for meters with explosion

protection type "Explosion-proof"
The electrical connection can be made via an approved cable gland
or an approved, suitable threaded conduit connection with flame
arrester (located directly on the meter). The sealing cap must be
removed first. 2 3 4 G00445

A relevant test certificate must be available for the conduit or cable Fig. 29
fitting. The use of cable and wire entries as well as plugs of simple 1 Cable grip 3 Sleeve
design is prohibited. Cable and conduit fittings are not included in the 2 Gaskets 4 Lock nut
meter's scope of supply.
Opening the flowmeter
After switching off the auxiliary power, wait t > 2 minutes before
opening the flameproof enclosure.
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9 Questionnaire

Customer: Date:

Ms./Mr.: Department

Telephone: Fax:

Description of material to be
measured:

liquid purified yes

gaseous no
transparent Solids yes
non-transparent no
translucent Size n

Flowrate: min. n norm. n max. n

l/min l/h m3/min m3/min
cm3/min kg/min g/min kg/h
other
If a vol. gas measurement refers to standard state, (Qv)s should be added to the flowrate unit.

Operating temperature: normal n max. n

Operating pressure: Upstream pressure (P1) n Downstream pressure (P1) n max. n

Gases: Standard density (ρn) kg/m3 Viscosity mPa s

Fluid: Concentration Vol. % Wgt. %
Density at operating temperature kg/dm3
Viscosity at operating temperature mPa s

Materials: Metering tube

Float
Gaskets
Other metal parts that come into contact with metered materials

Connections: Inlet left right front rear from below

Outlet left right front rear from above
Threads Flange Hose nozzle
Threaded connector acc. to DIN 11851 other n

Installation type: Cable assembly Wall mount

Panel mount Flush mounting

Display on meter: % scale Dk/Ds up to 1/4" size with flowrate table

Directly readable product scale

Transmitter, electrical: 0 ... 20 mA 4 ... 20 mA Ex non-Ex

Limit switch Min. contact Max. contact Min. and max. contact

Notes:

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