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Flow Measurement
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Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FS220 ultrasonic flowmeter

■ Overview ■ Application
The SITRANS FS220 can be used for the following application
conditions:
• Pipe sizes from 10 mm to 10 m
• Pipe materials: ideal for all metals, glass, FRP and most PVC
variants; NOT for concrete pipes and special compound
pipes
• Pipe wall thickness from 1 to 35 mm; specials on request up
to 65 mm
• Media temperatures from -40 to 121 °C; universal high tem-
3 perature sensors for up to 230 °C max.
• Underground/submerged locations, non-ideal environments,
strong pipe vibrations
SITRANS FS220 flowmeters are suitable for most clean liquid ap-
plications, including the following:
• Water and wastewater industry
- Potable water
The SITRANS FS220 is a clamp-on ultrasonic flow system con-
- Water and aqueous solutions
sisting of an FST020 transmitter and FSS200 clamp-on sensors.
- Wastewater, influent & effluent
The transmitter classification FST020 describes a basic clamp- - Processed sewage, sludge
on ultrasonic flowmeter for basic application requirements. • Chemical feed industry
Based on the same digitalized platform as the FST030 this sys- - Sodium hypochlorite
tem provides the same accuracy and similar functions on a - Sodium hydroxide
lower cost level. This system is ideal for water measurement and
any application not requiring temperature or viscosity compen- • HVAC and power industries
sation. - Coolant flow
- Fuel flow
■ Benefits
- Utility district heating, cooling
- Refrigeration liquids
• Easy installation at any time; no production stop, no need to • Process control
cut pipe or stop flow - Chemicals
• Minimal maintenance; external sensors do not require peri- - Pharmaceuticals
odic cleaning - Food products
- Very low flow sensitiity (< 0.1 m/s)
• No moving parts to foul or wear. No contact with media - High temperature liquids > 120 °C (248 °F)
• No pressure drop or energy loss
• Wide turn-down ratio, bidirectional and high stability at zero
flow conditions
• Anomaly compensation tool for correction of non-ideal straight
pipe runs. Automatic compensation during backflow
• Optional WideBeam technology ensures highest performance
and accuracy
• Compatible with all previously installed transit time sensors

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■ Application (continued)
Sensor type selection guide

Application condition
Standard sensor supported in MLFB
High precision Universal Notes
3
Note all that apply before making selection
Media
General survey (clean liquids) on non-steel pipes X
General survey (clean liquids) on a limited range of steel X
pipes
Moderately aerated liquid or slurry, up to 121 °C (250 °F) X
Permanent installation on steel pipe (clean liquids) X
Installation in offshore or corrosive environment X With optional stainless steel mounting
Liquid temperature greater than 120 °C (248 °F) O X High temperature metal block sensors
(up to 230 °C (446 °F))
Operation on single pipeline flowing multiple products X O
Pipe material
Steel X
Steel pipe with diameter/wall thickness ratio < 10 O X
Non-steel pipe material (copper, ductile iron, cast iron, etc.) O X High precision sensors can also be used on plastic and
aluminum pipes in special cases
O = not suitable X = preferred choice

Definitions
Sensor chart Description
FSS200 Formerly 1011 clamp-on sensors of the 1010 systems
Standard Standard system sensor, selectable as part of a configured product
Special Sensors available for non-standard applications and pipes. Contact tech support for application use
Corrosions resistant Stainless steel metal parts on all Size C, D and E and all high temperature sensors
Aluminum Aluminum metal parts on all HP and Universal size A and B (Corrosion resistant on request for size B)
Spare Not available as part of a configured product, must be ordered separately
CE Transmitter and sensors certified for sale in the EU
Trackless mount Sensors fixed only by straps, no other mounting (spacer bar as an option) - not recommended
Tracks Permanent installation for universal size A/B, high precision size A/B and all sizes of high temperature. Tracks always come as dual-
part for either direct or reflect mounting, and always with straps.
Frames Three sizes, for permanent installation for universal size C/ D/ E, and for high precision size C/D. For universal and high precision
size B available for pipes > 125 OD (Spare)
T1 Usable from -40 ... +120 °C (-40 ... +248 °F), but best for Ø temperature below 80 °C (< 176 °F); standard
T2 Usable from -40 ... +120 °C (-40 ... +248 °F), but best for Ø temperature above 80 °C (< 176 °F)
Submersible Sensors can be used submerged; adding Denso for supplemental protection is recommended

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■ Application (continued)
Sensor Availability Guide
Availability

best use 80 ... 120 °C (176 ... 248 °F)

best use below 80 °C (176 °F)
Corrosion resistant
3

Submersible
Spare only

Trackless
Standard

Catalog
Frames
Tracks

T1

T2
Sensor models
Universal Sensor -40 … 120 °C housing CE IP68
A1 Universal for pipe OD – 5.8 … 50.8 mm (0.23" … 2") X X X
A2 Universal for pipe OD – 12.7 … 50.8 mm (0.5" … 2") X X X X
B1 Universal for pipe OD – 12.7 … 76 mm (0.5" … 3") X X X X
B2 Universal for pipe OD – 12.7 … 76 mm (0.5" … 3") X X X X
B3 Universal for pipe OD – 19 … 127 mm (0.75" … 5") X X X X X
C1 Universal for pipe OD – 51 … 254 mm (2" … 10") X X X X X
C2 Universal for pipe OD – 51 … 254 mm (2" … 10") X X X X X
C3 Universal for pipe OD – 51 … 305 mm (2" … 12") X X X X X X
D1 Universal for pipe OD – 102 … 508 mm (4" … 20") X X X X X
D2 Universal for pipe OD – 152 … 610 mm (6" … 24") X X X X X
D3 Universal for pipe OD – 203 … 610 mm (8" … 24") X X X X X X
*E1 Universal for pipe OD – 254 … 3048 mm (10" … 120") X X X X X
*E2 Universal for pipe OD – 254 … 6096 mm (10" … 240") X X X X X X
*E3 Universal for pipe OD – 304 … 10007 mm (12" … 394") X X X X X
High Precision Sensor -40 … 120 °C (-40 ... +248 °F) T1 (T2) CE IP68
A1H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 0.64 ... 1.0 mm (0.025" ... 0.04") X X X X X
A2H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 1.0 ... 1.5 mm (0.04" ... 0.06") X X X X X
A3H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 1.5 ... 2.0 mm (0.06" ... 0.08") X X X X X
B1H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 2.0 ... 3.0 mm (0.08" ... 0.12") X X X X X X X
B2H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 3.0 ... 4.1 mm (0.12" ... 0.16") X X X X X X X
B3H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 2.7 ... 3.3 mm (0.106" ... 0.128") X X X X X X X
C1H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 4.1 ... 5.8 mm (0.16" ... 0.23") X X X X X X X X
C2H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 5.8 ... 8.1 mm (0..23" ... 0.32") X X X X X X X X
* D1H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 8.1 ... 11.2 mm (0..32" ... 0.44") X X X X X X X X
* D2H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 11.2 ... 15.7 mm (0.44" ... 0.62") X X X X X X X X
* D3H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 7.4 ... 9.0 mm (0..293" ... 0.354") X X X X X X X X
* D4H (High Precision) for pipe WT - 15.7 ... 31.8 mm (0..62" ... 1.25") X X X X X X X X
High Temperature Universal Sensor -40 ... +230 °C (-40 ... +446 °F)
High Temperature size 1 ... 230 °C (Ø 12.7 ... 100 mm) X X X X1)
High Temperature size 2 ... 230 °C (Ø 30 ... 200 mm ) X X X X X
High Temperature size 3 ... 230 °C (Ø 150 ... 610 mm) X X X X X
High Temperature size 4 ... 230 °C (Ø 400 ... 1200 mm) X X X X X
High Temperature size 2A ... 230 °C (Ø 30 ... 200 mm) X X X X1)
High Temperature size 3A ... 230 °C (Ø 150 ... 610 mm) X X X X1)
High Temperature size 4A ... 230 °C (Ø 400 ... 1200 mm) X X X X1)

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■ Application (continued)
Sensor mounting availability guide
Sensor (Dedicated)
Universal High precision High temperature
universal
Mounting
Trackless (straps only) X X
Tracks universal dedicated X
Tracks HP dedicated X
Frames universal dedicated X 3
Frames HP dedicated X
Tracks high temperature universal X
High precision mounting single enclosure for one pair sensors X
High precision mounting dual enclosure for one pair sensors X
SpacerBar X X
Straps X X X
Denso X X

■ Function
Operating principle Once the raw flow velocity is determined, the fluid Reynolds
Number (Re) must be determined to properly correct for fully de-
The SITRANS F S system is a transit-time ultrasonic meter that veloped flow profile. This requires the entry of the fluid’s kine-
provides exceptional performance using a non-intrusive clamp- matic viscosity (visc) as shown in the equations below, where Q
on approach. Ultrasonic sensors transmit and receive acoustic represents the final flow profile compensated volumetric flow
signals directly though the existing pipe wall, where the fluid re- rate.
fraction angle is governed by Snell’s law of refraction.
Re = Di · v / visc Q = K(Re) · ( π / 4 ·Di2 ) · v
v = Flow velocity
A B
visc = μ / ρ = (dynamic viscosity / density)
K(Re) = Reynolds flow profile compensation
In wetted type ultrasonic flowmeters the meter constants are
θ configured prior to leaving the factory. As this is not possible with
v
Di

clamp-on meters, the settings must be made by the customer at

c
the time of installation. These settings include pipe diameter, wall
thickness, liquid viscosity, etc.
SITRANS clamp-on flowmeters that include temperature sensing
can be configured to dynamically infer changes in fluid viscosity
Clamp-on sensor mounted in a reflect configuration for the purpose of computing the most accurate flow profile com-
pensation (KRe).
The beam refraction angle is calculated as follows:
Ultrasonic sensor types
sin θ = c / Vϕ
Two basic types of clamp-on sensors can be selected for use
c = Velocity of sound in fluid with the SITRANS F S flowmeter. The lower cost "universal" sen-
Vϕ = Phase velocity (a constant in the pipe wall) sor is the most common type in the industry and is suitable for
most single liquid applications where the sound velocity does
The flowmeter automatically compensates for any change in not vary much. This sensor type can be used on any sonically
fluid sound velocity (or beam angle) in response to variations in conductive pipe material (including steel) making it well suited
the average transit time between sensors A and B. By subtract- for temporary survey applications. Universal sensors are se-
ing the computed fixed times (within the sensor and pipe wall) lected based on the pipe diameter range alone, so wall thick-
from the measured average transit time, the meter can then infer ness is less important to the selection process..
the required transit time in the fluid (TFluid).
The second sensor type is the patented "WideBeam" sensor
The sound waves traveling in the same direction as the flow (called high precision), which utilizes the pipe wall as a kind of
(TA,B) arrive earlier than sound waves traveling against the direc- waveguide to optimize the signal to noise ratio and provide a
tion of flow (TB,A). This time difference (Δt) is used to compute wider area of vibration. This makes this kind of sensor less sen-
the line integrated flow velocity (v) as shown in the equation be- sitive to any change in the fluid medium.
low:
The WideBeam sensor is designed for steel pipes, but can also
v = Vϕ / 2 · Δt / TFluid be used with aluminum and titanium. It is the preferred sensor for
HPI applications. Note that unlike the universal type, this sensor
selection is dependent only on the pipe’s wall thickness.

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■ Function (continued) ■ Technical specifications

Rangeability

A B Flow range ±12 m/s (±40 ft/s), depending on

pipe size higher or lower
Flow direction bi-diretional
Flow sensitivity 0.001 m/s (0.003 ft/s) flow rate inde-
pendent
Digital inputs
Totalizer Hold Optically isolated diode Activated
C On: Input voltage: 2 ... 10 V DC
3 Totalizer Reset Optically isolated diode Activated
On: Input voltage: 2 ... 10 V DC
Output Channel 1
General installation guidelines for SITRANS FSS200 clamp-on
sensor Current 4 ... 20 mA (isolated)
• Minimum measuring range: 0 to ± 0.3 m/s velocity (see meter Externally powered 10 ... 30 V DC
accuracy graph on next page for more detail) Relay 30 V DC, 3 V AC max.
• Maximum measuring range: 0 to ± 12 m/s (± 30 m/s for high Pulse: 41.6 ms ... 5 s pulse duration
precision sensors). Final flow range determination requires Frequency: 0 ... 12.5 kHz (50 % duty
application review cylce)
Pulse rate Optically isolated transistor 10 mA,
Typical clamp-on meter accuracy for various 30 V DC max.
pipe sizes Accuracy For velocities above 0.3 m/s (1 ft/s),
5 ±1.0 % of flow
Error [%]

4 Repeatability ± 0.25 % (according to ISO 11631)

DN 400 DN 100 DN 25 DN 10
3 Zero Drift 0.1 % of rate; < ±0.001 m/s
(±0.003 ft/s)
2
1 Data refresh rate 100 Hz

0 DN 1000 Transmitter conditions

-1 Operating temperature -10 … +50 °C (14 … 122 °F)
-2 Storage temperature -20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F)
-3 Degree of protection IP65, NEMA 4X
-4 Design
-5 Weight 1.4 kg (3.0 lb)
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
Dimensions (W x H x D) 176 x 240 x 87 mm
Flow velocity [m/s] (6.9 x 9.5 x 3.4 inch)
Enclosure material Polycarbonate
• Pipe must be completely full within the sensor installation vol-
ume for accurate flow measurement Power supply 100 ... 240 V AC @ 20 VA or
11.5 ... 28.5 V DC @ 10 W
• Typical MINIMUM straight pipe requirements are: 10 Diame-
Certificates and approvals
ters upstream/5 Diameters downstream. Additional straight
run is required for double out-of-plane elbows and partially Unclassified locations
open valves. • General Safety UL, cUL, CE
• Sensors should be installed at least 20° off vertical for horizon-
tal pipes. This reduces the chance of beam interference from
gas buildup at the top of the pipe
• Operation inside the Reynolds transition region, between
1000 < Re < 5000 should be avoided for best accuracy
• Submersible and direct burial installations can be accommo-
dated. Consult sales representative for details
• Ultrasonic coupling compound is provided with all sensor or-
ders. Insure that a permanent coupling compound is used for
long term installations
• Refer to the "Sensor type selection guide" to insure proper ap-
plication of the equipment

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■ Selection and ordering data Article No. Article No.

Spare parts (FSS200 sensors) Spare parts (Miscellaneous)

SITRANS F US clamp-on 7ME3950-5 7 7 7 7 SITRANS F US clamp-on 7ME3960- 7 7 7 7 7
Temperature range for all sensors is unless Dedicated sensor mounting hardware
otherwise noted
-40 °C ... +120 °C (-40 °F ... +248 °F) Sensor mounting tracks (dual part aluminium with
mounting straps) for pipes < 125 mm (5 inch)
Ideal operating temperatures as follows:
• Tracks for Universal sensor pair size A or B 0 MA 0 0
T1: -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) 0 • Tracks for High precision sensor pair size A or B 0 MB 0 0
T2: +80 ... 121 °C (+176 ... 250 °F) 2
Sensor mounting frames pair with mounting straps
Spare sensor code
(Stainless steel construction)
Liquid flow sensors for use with mounting frames or
• Frames for universal sensor size B
(for pipes >125 mm (5 inch)
• Frames for universal sensor size C
CQO:1012FN-PB

0 MC 0 0
3
tracks (including portable) • Frames for universal sensor size D 0 MC 0 1
FSS200 A2 universal LB0 1 • Frames for universal sensor size E 0 MC 0 2
FSS200 B3 universal LC0 1 • Frames for High precision sensor size B CQO:1012FNH-PB
FSS200 C3 universal LD0 0 (for pipes >125 mm (5 inch))
• Frames for High precision sensor size C 0 MD 0 0
FSS200 D3 universal LE 0 0
• Frames for High precision sensor size D 0 MD 0 1
FSS200 E2 universal L F 0 0
Mounting straps for mounting frames
FSS200 A1H (high precision) LG0 1 (slotted stainless steel)
FSS200 A2H (high precision) LH0 1 • Straps for pipes from DN 50 to DN 150 0 SM 0 0
FSS200 A3H (high precision) L J 0 1 • Straps for pipes from DN 50 to DN 300 0 SM 1 0
FSS200 B1H (high precision) GK 1 • Straps for pipes from DN 300 to DN 600 0 SM 2 0
• Straps for pipes from DN 600 to DN 1200 0 SM 3 0
FSS200 B2H (high precision) GL 1
• Straps for pipes from DN 1200 to DN 1500 0 SM 4 0
FSS200 B3H (high precision) GT 1 • Straps for pipes from DN 1500 to DN 2100 0 SM 5 0
FSS200 C1H (high precision) GM 0 • Straps for pipes from DN 2100 to DN 3000 0 SM 6 0
FSS200 C2H (high precision) GN 0 Spacer bars (for indexing sensors on pipe)
FSS200 D1H (high precision) GP 0 • Spacer bar for pipes to 200 mm/8 inch (liquid), 0MS 1 0
FSS200 D2H (high precision) GQ 0 600 mm/24 inch (gas)
• Spacer bar for pipes to 500 mm/20 inch (liquid), 0MS 2 0
FSS200 D3H (high precision) GU 0 DN 1200/48 inch (gas)
FSS200 D4H (high precision) GR 0 • Spacer bar for pipes to 800 mm/32 inch (liquid) 0MS 3 0
High temperature universal liquid sensors • Spacer bar-extension for pipes to 1200 mm/48 inch 0MS 4 0
up to 230 °C (446 °F) (liquid) Only use in conjunction with
7ME3960-0MS30
FSS200 High temp. sensor size 1 for LA1 3
12.7 to 100 mm diam. High precision mounting enclosures. Spacer bar is
FSS200 High temp. sensor size 2 for LA2 3 included; straps should be ordered separately
30 to 200 mm diam. • Stainless steel mounts for high precision size "C" 0WS 5 0
sensor pair, single enclosure (each)
FSS200 High temp. sensor size 3 for LA4 3
• Stainless steel mounts for high precision size "D/E" 0WS 6 0
150 to 600 mm diam.
sensor pair, single enclosure (each)
FSS200 High temp. sensor size 4 for LA7 3 • Stainless steel mounts for high precision size "C" 0 WD 5 0
400 to 1200 mm diam. sensors, dual enclosure (pair)
• Stainless steel mounts for high precision size "D/E" 0 WD 6 0
sensors, dual enclosure (pair)
Stainless steel straps for weld seal enclosure
mounting (2 x required for dual enclosures)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 300 mm 0 SM0 1
(13 inch)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 600 mm 0 SM1 1
(24 inch)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 1200 mm 0 SM2 1
(48 inch)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 1500 mm 0 SM3 1
(60 inch)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 2130 mm 0 SM4 1
(84 inch)
Mounting strap for pipe diameter to 3050 mm 0 SM5 1
(120 inch)

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Spare parts (Miscellaneous) Accessories

SITRANS F US clamp-on 7ME3960- 7 7 7 7 7 Description Article No.
Stainless mounting tracks for high temp 991 sen- FSS200 Universal Sensors 7ME3950-...
sors, with straps, dual part for direct and reflect
ount, inc. straps Selected for general purpose
measurement.
Size 1 high temp sensor pair CQO:992MTNHMSH-1 Since they are selected based
on diameter only, a wide range
Size 2 high temp sensor pair CQO:992MTNHMSH-2 of pipe sizes and materials can
Size 3 high temp sensor pair CQO:992MTNHMSH-3 be covered with a minimum
number of sensors. These can
3 Size 4 high temp sensor pair
Sensor cables FSS220 (IP65 NEMA 4X) wall
CQO:992MTNHMSH-4 also be selected for cost sav-
ings on applications where
standard accuracy is sufficient.
mount
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 5 m A5E39669934031 FSS200 High Precision 7ME3950...
Sensors
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 10 m A5E39669934032 Selected for increased perfor-
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 20 m A5E39669934033 mance on steel pipes. They
provide the highest accuracy
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 30 m A5E39669934042 achievable by the meters and
therefore should be selected
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 60 m A5E39669934043
whenever higher accuracy /
Sensor cable pair, terminated, 100 m A5E39669934044 repeatability is required primar-
ily based on pipe wall thick-
Dedicated cable termination kits ness.
For externally supplied sensor cables, standard and 0 CT 0 1 FSS200 High Temperature 7ME3950-...
plenum Sensors
Cable gland kit (normally supplied with A5E41693895 Selected whenever pipe tem-
transmitter) perature will exceed 250 ºF
for IP65 NEMA 4X enclosures (120 ºC) up to a maximum of
450 ºF (232 ºC). They are uni-
Ultrasonic couplan versal type and can therefore
be used on any pipe material
Temporary water based for portable systems: 0 UC1 0 and are selected by pipe diam-
350 ml (12 oz): -34 ... +38 °C (-30 ... +100 °F) eter. Constructed in stainless
Permanent synthetic polymer based: 0 UC2 0 steel. Connection junction box
90 ml (3 oz) -40 ... +190 °C (-40 ... +375 °F) included.

Permanent high temp fluoroether: 0 UC3 0 Mounting tracks 7ME3960-...

-40 ... +230 °C (-40 ... +450 °F) Typically used on smaller pipes
for easier and more stable
Permanent vulcanizing silicone rubber couplant: CQO:CC112
mounting of dedicated univer-
90 ml (3 oz): -40 …+120 °C (-40 …+250 °F)
sal style sensor size A or B;
Permanent high temp silicone grease: CQO:CC117 also available for dedicated
12 ml (0.4 oz): -40 ... +230 °C (-40 ... +450 °F) high precision sensor size A or
B.
Permanent high temp silicone grease: CQO:CC117A
150 ml (5 oz): -40 ... +230 °C (-40 ... +450 °F) Mounting Frames 7ME3960-...
Couplant for submersible sensor applications CQO:CC120 These items are useful in sim-
plifying sensor installation.
Dry coupling pads (qty of 10): 0 UC4 0 They are strapped to the pipe
-34 to +200 °C (-30 to +392 °F) first and then the sensors are
installed, making the installa-
Universal Sensor Test Blocks tion less cumbersome and
Test block for size A and B universal sensors 0 T B1 0 more precise. They also enable
easy repeated mounting of the
Test block for size C and D universal sensors 0 T B2 0 sensors assuring alignment to
the original sensor positioning.
They may be left in place at
each measurement location
where periodic flow surveys
are conducted to simplify sub-
sequent installations and
ensure repeatable results.
Magnetic mounting frames 7ME3960-0MD02
Magnetic mounting frames are
designed to simplify clamp-on
sensor installation on pipelines
8 inches (DN 200) and larger
by eliminating the need for
straps to secure them.
They feature powerful mag-
nets to ensure quick and accu-
rate setup.
Compatible with all C, D and E
universal and high-precision
sensors belonging to the
SITRANS FSS200 clamp-on
family. Magnetic mounting
frames are constructed in alu-
minum for a high level of dura-
bility. Ideal use on temporary
installations.

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Description Article No. Description Article No.
Test Block 7ME3960... FST020 Transmitter module A5E41693884
Used for checking operation of Main transmitter module for
a meter and sensors prior to a FST020 including SD-card and
field installation, or as a trou- firmware load
bleshooting tool. Selected by
sensor size, each block FST020 Transmitter module A5E41693888
accommodates 2 sensor sizes. cover AC
Available only for universal Cover for FST020 Main trans-
sensors. mitter module for AC powered
units; includes label and
Straps
Used to fasten sensors or
7ME3960-... screws
FST020 Transmitter module A5E41693889
3
mounting frames to pipe for
dedicated meter installations. cover DC
Stainless steel construction for Cover for FST020 Main trans-
corrosion resistance. mitter module for DC powered
units; includes label and
screws
Cable Gland A5E41693895
Cable gland kit for use with FST020 Enclosure cover A5E38846901
SITRANS FST020 transmitters Enclosure lid for FST020;
housed in IP65 NEMA 4X wall includes display module, con-
mount enclosures. Kit contains nection label and screws
two single port glands for
power and one dual port gland FST020 Power Supply AC 7ML1830-1MD
for sensor cables. Power supply module for
FST020, AC power
FST020 Power Supply DC 7ML1830-1ME
Ultrasonic Couplant 7ME3960-...
Power supply module for
Fills any voids between sensor FST020, DC power
emitting surface and pipe wall
to allow maximum energy SensorFlash SD-card A5E38288507
transfer between sensor and 4 GB micro SD card
pipe. Several different types of -40 °C ... +85 °C for FST020 or
couplants are employed as FST030 for data storage, firm-
determined by the application ware and back-up
conditions and type of installa-
tion (Temporary or permanent). Hardware kit A5E41944763
Various nuts, screws, and
Dry Couplant 7ME3960-... grounding strap for FST020
The dry coupling pad is transmitter
intended for use in any liquid,
Sensor cable pair, 5 m A5E39669934031
clamp-on transit time or Dop-
pler applications that require a Sensor cable for connection
more durable coupling mate- between FSS200 sensors and
rial. Installation is easy by sim- FST020 transmitter, 5 meters in
ply placing one strip of material length
between sensor and pipe. Not
intended for clamp-on gas Sensor cable pair, 10 m A5E39669934032
where damping material is
used. The temperature range is Sensor cable for connection
-34 to +200 °C between FSS200 sensors and
(-30 to +392 °F). FST020 transmitter, 10 meters
in length
Termination Kit 7ME3960-...
(Flow Sensors) Sensor cable pair, 20 m A5E39669934033
Termination kit for one pair of Sensor cable for connection
sensor cables. These can be between FSS200 sensors and
provided in cases where users FST020 transmitter, 20 meters
will be purchasing bulk cable in length
directly and cutting to length at
site, or when existing cable
length is to be altered.
Selected by cable type.

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■ Dimensional drawings
175.6 (6.9) 130.6 (5.1)

227.6 (9.0)
240.2 (9.5)
3

80.4 (3.17)
87.2 (3.43)

Ø26.7
(1.61)
40.9

(1.05)

Sensor 38.1 Ø21.1 (0.83)

Cables (1.5)
Entry (2)
76.2 (3.0)

SITRANS FST020 IP65 (NEMA 4X), wall mount enclosure, dimensions in mm (inch)

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Flow Measurement
SITRANS FS (ultrasonic)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FST020 ultrasonic flow transmitter, wall mount housing

■ Overview • SensorFlash technology stores production specific system

documentation and provides removable memory of all flow-
meter setups and functions
- Calibration certificates (with ordered calibration)
- Non-volatile memory backup of operational data
- Transfer of user configuration to other flowmeters
- 4GB SD card for storage and data logging
- Audit trail of all parameter changes
- Alarm logging
Alarms and safety
• Advanced diagnosis and service menu enhances trouble-

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shooting and meter validation
• Configurable upper and lower alarm and warning limits for all
process values
Outputs and control
• Monitoring comprised of 1 individually configurable totalizer
• Single parameter outputs that can be assigned individually to
any of the following parameters:
- Volume flow
The SITRANS FST020 is the basic device for simple and cost-ef- - Flow velocity
fective clamp-on applications. As a single-path device, it is suit- - Sound velocity
able for flow measurement on liquids that do not require tem- - Flow direction
perature or viscosity consideration and where highest Channel 1 is 4 to 20 mA analog output. The current signal can
accuracies are not required. be configured for passive volume flow.
Historically, the FST020 comes from the clamp-on family of ana- Relay output(s) can be user configured to Alarm status or warn-
log FUS1010 transmitters. Since the revision in 2017, the up- ing.
dated transmitter is now part of a digital platform based on the
latest developments within Digital Signal Processing (DSP) tech- Modbus RTU RS 485 comes as standard.
nology - engineered for high measuring performance, fast re-
sponse to step changes in flow, high immunity against process Signal input
noise and simplicity in installation, commissioning and mainte- The signal input can be user-configured for:
nance.
• Totalizer reset functions
The FST020 transmitter delivers standard parameter measure- • Forcing outputs or freezing process values
ments i.e. volume flow, flow speed or sound velocity by analog
outputs and Modbus communication. • Initiating automatic zero point adjustment
Process values Approvals and certificates
• Volume flow The SITRANS FST020 transmitter was designed to comply with
• Flow velocity or exceed the requirements of international standards and regu-
lations.
• Sound velocity
• Totalizer 1 ■ Design
■ Benefits • Field clamp-on (non-intrusive)
• Single path, for only one pair of sensors on one pipe
Flow calculation and measurement • IP65 (NEMA 4X) wall mount housing, constructed of polycar-
• Dedicated volume flow calculation with DSP technology bonate
• 100 Hz update rate for all primary process values • Available AC or DC power, 100 to 240 V AC, 11.5 to 28.5 V DC
• Maximum data age from sensor to output is 20 ms
• Independent low flow cut-off settings for volume flow and ve- ■ Function
locity • 240 x 160 pixel graphical display with 4 key navigation and
• Zero-point adjustment on command from discrete input or backlight
host system • 6 user programmable views for individual process and diag-
Operation and display nostic information
• User-configurable operation display • Modbus RTU communication
- Fully graphical display 240 x 160 pixel display with up to • 100 Hz update rate for all primary process value
6 programmable views • Independent low flow cut-off settings for volume and flow ve-
- Self-explaining alarm handling/log in clear text locity
- Help text for all parameters appears automatically in the con-
figuration menu • Fully compatible with Siemens PDM version 8.2 service pack
1 or higher
• Bidirectional flow operation
• Menus available in English and German

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SITRANS FS (ultrasonic)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FST020 ultrasonic flow transmitter, wall mount housing

■ Technical specifications
Input
Flow range ± 12 m/s (± 40 ft/s), depending on
pipe size higher or lower
Flow direction bi-directional
Flow sensitivity 0.0003 m/s (0.001 ft/s) flow rate inde-
pendent
Digital inputs
Totalizer Hold Optically isolated diode

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Activated ON: Input voltage:
2 … 10 V DC
Totalizer Reset Opticall isolated diode
Activated ON: Input voltage:
2 … 10 V DC
Output Channel 1
Current 4 ... 20 mA (isolated)
Externally powered 10 … 30 V DC
Relay 30 V DC, 3 VA AC max.
Pulse rate Optically isolated transistor 10 mA,
30 V DC max
Pulse: 41.6 ms ... 5 s pulse duration
Frequency: 0 ... 12.5 kHz (50 % duty
cycle)
Accuracy
Accuracy For velocities above 0.3 m/s (1 ft/s),
±1.0 % of flow
Repeatability ± 0.25 % (according to ISO 11631)
Zero Drift 0.1 % of rate; < ±0.001 m/s
(±0.003 ft/s)
Data refresh rate 100 Hz
Rated operation conditions
Operating temperature -10 … +50 °C (14 … +122 °F)
Storage temperature -20 … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F)
Degree of protection IP65/NEMA 4X
Design
Weight 1.4 kg (3.0 lbs)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 176 x 240 x 87 mm
(6.9 x 9.5 x 3.4 inch)
Enclosure material Polycarbonate
Power supply 100 ... 240 V AC @ 20 VA or
11.5 ... 28.5 V DC @ 10 W
Certificates and approvals
Unclassified locations
• General safety UL, cUL, CE

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Flow Measurement
SITRANS FS (ultrasonic)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FST020 ultrasonic flow transmitter, wall mount housing

■ Selection and ordering data Article No.

Transmitter SITRANS FST020 (Basic), IP65 (NEMA 4X) 7ME3570- Ord.

Code
7774 0 - 0777 777
Click on the Article No. for the online configuration in the PIA Life Cycle Portal.
Number of ultrasonic paths
Single path 1
Flowmeter functions and I/O configurations
With display, keypad, 1x 4 ... 20 mA, 1x relay, 1x pulse/frequency, 2x digital input, Modbus RTU J

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Meter power options
100 ... 240 V AC A
11.5 ... 28.5 V DC B
Sensor FSS2001)
When ordering a flow system, sensors always come automatically with suitable mounting equipment. Smaller sensor sizes A &
B come with mounting tracks, while sensor sizes C, D & E are supplied with frames and spacer bars. Straps provided are for the
indicated maximum OD listed below.Strap kits are available to accommodate larger pipes (refer to spare part list). Refer to
"Sensor Selection Charts" to find the most suitable sensors for specific pipe sizes and wall thicknesses.
No sensor A
For the following Universal sensors, temperature range is -40 ... +121 °C (-40 ... +250 °F), FSS200 Universal: select according
to outer pipe diameter
FSS200 Universal A2 12.7 ... 50 mm (0.5 ... 2") Track mount and straps provided up to 75 mm (3") B
FSS200 Universal B3 19 ... 127 mm (0.75 ... 5") Track mount and straps provided up to 125 mm (5") C
FSS200 Universal C3 51 ... 305 mm (2 ... 12") Mounting frame, straps and spacer bar provided up to D
330 mm (13")
FSS200 Universal D3 203 ... 610 mm (8 ... 24") Mounting frame and straps and spacer bar provded up to E
600 mm (24")
FSS200 Universal E2 304 ... 9144 mm (12 ... 360") Mounting frame and straps and spacer bar provided up to F
1200 mm (48")
For the following High Precision sensors T1, temperature range is -40 ... +120 °C (-40 ... +248 °F), FSS200 High Precision:
select according to pipe wall thickness
FSS200 HP A1H 0.6 ... 1.0 mm (0.025 ... 0.4") Track mount and straps provided up to 75 mm (3") G
FSS200 HP A2H 1.0 ... 1.5 mm (0.04 ... 0.06") Track mount and straps provided up to 75 mm (3") H
FSS200 HP A3H 1.5 ... 2.0 mm (0.06 ... 0.08") Track mount and straps provided up to 75 mm (3") J
FSS200 HP B1H 2.0 ... 3.0 mm (0.08 ... 0.12") Track mount and straps provided up to 125 mm (5") K
FSS200 HP B2H 3.0 ... 4.1 mm (0.12 ... 0.16") Track mount and straps provided up to 125 mm (5") L
FSS200 HP C1H 4.1 ... 5.8 mm (0.16 ... 0.23") Mounting frame, straps and spacer bar up to 600 min (24") M
FSS200 HP C2H 5.8 ... 8.1 mm (0.23 ... 0.32") Mounting frame, straps and spacer bar up to 600 min (24") N
FSS200 HP D1H 8.1 ... 11.2 mm (0.32 ... 0.44") Mounting frame and straps provided up to 1200 mm (48")1) P
FSS200 HP D2H 11.2 ... 15.7 mm (0.44 ... 0.62") Mounting frame and straps provided up to 1200 mm (48")1) Q
FSS200 HP D4H 15.7 ... 31.8 mm (0.62 ... 1.25") Mounting frame and straps provided up to 1200 mm (48")1) R
For the following High Temperature sensors, temperature range is -40 ... +230 °C (-40 ... +446 °F), FSS200 High Temperature:
select according go outer diameter
FSS200 HT Size 2 30 ... 200 mm (1 ... 8") Mounting track and straps provided up to 250 mm (10") Z P1A
FSS200 HT Size 3 150 ... 610 mm (6 ... 24") Mounting track and straps provided up to 650 mm (26") Z P2A
FSS200 HT Size 4 400 ... 1200 mm (16 ... 48") Mounting track and straps provided up to 1250 mm (50") Z P3A
Sensor cable (pair - terminated)
No sensor cable A
Sensor cable, HDPE jacket, submersible, length
• 5 m (16.4 ft) P
• 10 m (32.8 ft) Q
• 20 m (65.6 ft) R
• 30 m (98.4 ft) S
• 60 m (196.8 ft) T
• 100 m (328 ft) U
Approvals
UL, ULc, CE 1
1) Supplied spacer bar supports pipes up to 1050 mm (42"). For pipes larger than 1050 mm (42") purchase also, spare part 7ME3960-0MS40 (1012BN-4).
2) Made of stainless steel construction.

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Flow Measurement
SITRANS FS (ultrasonic)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters
SITRANS FST020 ultrasonic flow transmitter, wall mount housing

■ Selection and ordering data Order code

Further designs
Please add "-Z" to Article No. and specify Order
code(s).
Cable termination kit for customer supplied sen-
sor cable pair
Sensor cable termination for standard and plenum T01
cable
Mass storage
Enable mass storage function or SD-card (not avail- S30
3 able for USA)
Tag and name plates
Tag plate, transmitter and sensor Y19

■ Dimensional drawings
175.6 (6.9) 130.6 (5.1)

227.6 (9.0)
240.2 (9.5)

80.4 (3.17)
87.2 (3.43)

Ø26.7
(1.61)
40.9

(1.05)

Sensor 38.1 Ø21.1 (0.83)

Cables (1.5)
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SITRANS FST020 IP65 (NEMA 4X), wall mount enclosure, dimensions in mm (inch)

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