Flowmetering
Vortex flowmeters
Selection guide for the VLM10 in-line vortex mass flowmeter
Category Description
Suffix Codes
Model
VLM10 in-line vortex flowmeter VLM10-
Size
(nominal)
DN25 (1")
DN40 (11⁄2")
DN50 (2")
DN80 (3")
DN100 (4")
DN150 (6")
DN200 (8")
DN250 (10")
DN300 (12")
025
040
050
080
100
150
200
250
300
ASME 150
ASME 300
ASME 600
(1)
PN16
(5)
PN40
(5)
PN64
(1, 5)
Wafer
Wafer
(2, 7)
Flanged
(5, 6)
and Rating
Connection
0AB
0AD
0AE
0PC
0PE
0PF
0WA
Wetted
material
Carbon steel (150 mm - 300 mm)
(3)
Austenitic SS (316L equiv.)
4
6
1 each (4 - 20 mA), 1 each Pulse
1 each (4 - 20 mA), 1 each Pulse, 2 each Relay
3 each (4 - 20 mA), 1 each Pulse
Output/
3 each (4 - 20 mA), 1 each Pulse, 2 each Relay
Comms
No Digital Bus Communications
Modbus IP / Modbus RS485
BACNet MS / TP
BACNet MS / TP / Modbus IP
A Standard outputs:
Options A and B are
only available with
Standard and
FM Certifications
B
D
E
0 Digital comms:
BACnet MS/TP is only
available with Standard
and FM Certifications
3
4
5
Standard
(8)
Certification
FM
(9)
ATEX
(6)
CE
(5, 6, 7)
S
A
B
C
Electronics
Local display
Remote display with 7 m (25 ft) of cable
(4)
Remote display with 15 m (50 ft) of cable
Remote display with 30 m (100 ft) of cable
000
025
050
100
Sensor wire
(internal)
Teflon:
-40 to 204°C ( -40 to 400°F)
Fiberglass: 177 to 400°C (350 to 750°F)
A
B
VLM10
050
0AB
6
A0 A
000
A
Notes:
Selection example:
All electronics come with an electronic wand for local programming
1
ASME 600 and PN64 flanges are available in pipeline sizes DN25 to DN200 (1" to 8")
2
VLM10 wafer available in pipeline sizes DN25 to DN80 (1" to 3")
3
Carbon steel flowtube, 316L or cast equivalent CF3M, shedder bar and sensor wing wetted material available in pipeline sizes DN150
to DN300 (6" to 12").
4
Remote mount electronics are required for high process temperatures.
5
DN25 to DN200 (1" to 8") VLM10 with PN flanges that are CE and PED Approved. Select option 'C' from Certification.
6
DN25 to DN200 (1" to 8") VLM10 with PN flanges having ATEX approval that includes CE and PED approval. Select option 'B' from
Certification.
7
VLM10 wafer is not CE or PED approved - If required please contact Spirax Sarco.
8
Electrical enclosure rating is NEMA 4X for watertight and dust tight requirements.
9
FMus Certification. FMc Pending.
Accessories
External pressure transmitter For mass flow of gases and superheat steam.
External temperature transmitter On a separate pipe for energy measurement.
How to order example
1 off Spirax Sarco VLM10-050-0AB-6-D3-A-000-A in-line vortex mass flowmeter
TI-P338-26 MI Issue 4
VLM10 In-line Vortex Mass Flowmeter
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