Q.Sonicplus Step into a new dimension

The new ultrasonic gas flow meter Q.Sonicplus is a six-path meter which subject to an ‘enhanced’

Elster-Instromet patent, with more functionality, bringing about new end-user benefits, along

with greater processing power that yields a lower measurement uncertainty.

In the last years the market has clearly shown a desire for more reliable metering with less overall uncertainty. By now it is widely accepted that ultrasonic meters can meet accuracy figures down to 0.1% of reading. The question is: will it still be accurate in the actual installation and, above all, will it still be accurate after several months or years?

The smart metering concept of the Q.Sonicplus is a major step to cover these aspects and will in future eliminate the need for extensive commissioning, installation and health checks. Already implemented are healthcare diagnostics, such as real time monitoring and trending of flow profile factors, swirl angles, asymmetry, turbulence, etc.

The new patented path configuration, a fully symmetrical layout of four swirl paths with double reflection and two single reflection paths, enables the measurement of swirl and asymmetry as well, resulting in an until now unmatched profile recognition and diagnostics.

• Fully compliant with ISO/FDIS 17089-1:2009 (E), AGA-9, OIML R137-1:2006 (E), and other standards

• For use in hazardous areas, compliant to International (IECEx), European (ATEX), American (FM) and Canadian (CSA) regulations

• 3D body length for all meter sizes

• Enhanced all-metal-encapsulated, intrinsically safe trans-ducer technology

• Transducers retractable under pressure

• Technology for improved performance

• Real time CMB (Coded Multiple Burst) code transmission and cross correlation techniques to further minimize noise influences with additional digital signal processing

• Custom designed and built electronics enclosure including a built-in display with touch screen functionality

• Built-in P&T measurement for meter body correction and highly accurate Reynolds calculation

• Sonic Explorer – new and improved PC software for set-up, diagnostics and health care

• Built-in flow computer function (future option)

Leading technology with innovative solutions for ultrasonic flow metering

Q.Sonicplus connectivity with built-in flow computer

Ethernet / DSL

HART

SCADA system

USB

Pressure transmitter

Temperature transmitter

EnCal 3000 (gas chromatograph)

Q.Sonic is a registered trademark of Elster GmbH

Technical data

Q.Sonicplus dimensions

Dimensions [mm]Meter size A B C L

3'' 494 384 167 240

4'' 539 397 167 300

6'' 558 381 185 450

8'' 612 403 210 600

10'' 682 428 254 750

12'' 735 455 279 900

14'' 772 470 302 1050

16'' 836 493 343 1200

18'' 898 526 371 1350

20'' 958 552 406 1500

24'' 1073 603 470 1800

26'' 1144 636 508 1950

30'' 1250 685 565 2250

36'' 1429 772 657 2700

42'' 1513 811,5 701,5 3150

48'' 1700 903 797 3600

56'' 1952 1025 927 4200

For flange rating ANSI 600 3'' and 4''

Measurement principle ...... Ultrasonic transit time measurementMain application ................. Fiscal metering for natural gas production,

transmission, distribution and storageSizes .................................... 3 to 56 inch (DN 80 – DN 1400)*Pressure range ................... Up to 150 bar (500 bar extended)Velocity range .................... -50 m/s to +50 m/s (depending on meter size)Temperature range ........... Ambient -40 to +60 °C, process -50 to +120 °CBody materials ................... Low temp carbon steel, stainless steel, duplexBody length ......................... 3 x nominal diameter (3D) Accuracy ............................. 0.2% of reading (Q

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Repeatability ...................... 0.05% (Qt - Q

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Power supply ..................... 12 – 36 V DC, 10 to 15 W (depending on configuration)Local display ...................... GUI, 4.3” widescreen graphical display with

7 capacitive soft keys (touch)Metrological approval ........ MID (pending)Hazardous area approvals .. IECEx, ATEX, FM, CSA (all pending)

Interfaces ............................ 2 serial ports (RS 232/485 configurable)(by default) 1 Ethernet port / high-speed DSL

2 frequency outputs 2 digital outputs ** 2 analogue outputs ** 1 USB port

Optional IS input board ...... 2 digital inputs ***(IS: intrinsically safe) 2 frequency inputs *** 1 analogue input (HART loop) 1 Pt-100 input (4-wire)

* The 3“ (DN 80) Q.Sonicplus has a 4-path (2 swirl + 2 axial) configuration ** Analogue outputs and digital outputs share the terminal clamps *** Digital inputs and frequency inputs share the terminal clamps

Pressure connection for external trans-mitter

Temperature measurement (meter body temperature)

Pressure connection (option)

Pressure measurement

Transducer mounting for retraction under pressure

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Sonic Explorer The new PC software Sonic Explorer combines an easy-to-use set-up for the Q.Sonicplus with extended diagnostic functions.

Q.Sonicplus technical data

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