Brooks Instrument Metal Tube Variable Area Flowmeter
About this part
MT3810 is a Brooks Instrument metal tube variable area flowmeter family used for configured industrial gas, liquid, and steam flow measurement. The MT3809G/MT3810G family is a rugged all-metal variable-area meter line for demanding process service, while exact flow range, process connection, wetted materials, electronics, pressure rating, and temperature rating depend on the configured model code and nameplate
Configurations vary. Verify the exact unit before choosing a replacement.
Application classIndustrial automation and process equipment
CategoryFlow Control
Specifications
Identification
Device type
Metal tube variable area flowmeter
Series family
MT3809G / MT3810G metal tube variable area flowmeter family
Flow
Measuring principle
Variable area metal tube flow measurement
Media
Gas, liquid, and steam service depending on configuration
Flow range example
Series-level water flow range up to 440 gpm / 100,000 l/h for the MT3809 metal tube family
Accuracy
Accuracy range
+/-2% full scale / Class 2.5 VDI / VDE range
Repeatability
0.25% for all options except ELF
Ratings
Operating temperature
-198 to 420 C series-level operating temperature range
Ingress protection
IP66, IP67, NEMA 4x, and IP65 ratings are available depending on configuration
Materials
Primary meter materials
316/316L stainless steel primary meter construction is available, with PTFE liner and other corrosion-resistant material options depending on configuration
Connections
Process connection options
Connection choices include ASME, DIN, and JIS flanges plus threaded options
Electronics
Optional electronics
Mechanical indicator, transmitter, alarm, pulse-output, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and front-adjustable inductive alarm options are documented for the family
Local display option
Optional LCD display can show multiple outputs and support parameter changes
Safety
Hazardous-area and safety options
Flameproof housing, worldwide approvals, and SIL 2 alarm design context are available depending on option
Installation
Startup caution
After proper installation, initiate flow by slowly opening the valve to avoid a flow surge
Maintenance
Routine maintenance
No routine maintenance is required; component removal, cleaning, adjustment, and replacement require specific procedures
Applications
Application domain
Industrial process gas, liquid, and steam flow measurement where an all-metal variable-area meter is appropriate
Configuration
Configured-unit rule
Flow range, process connection, transmitter, alarm, material, pressure, and temperature ratings vary by configured model code