Ultrasonic Meters
Q.Sonic®-max6 Ultrasonic Gas Meter
The Q.Sonic®-max6 is a six-path ultrasonic gas flow meter designed for operators who need accurate, reliable custody transfer in complex pipeline environments.
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Overview
The new ultrasonic gas flow meter Q. Sonic-max6 was built to extend the application range from Gas Transmission to Gas Distribution to serve a wide range of natural gas compositions. The robust design ensures consistent performance - even with special gas compositions, fluctuating pressures, and complex installation conditions - helping operators maintain confidence, compliance, and efficiency across a wide range of applications.
Why Q.Sonic-max6?
Q.Sonic-max6 helps streamline measurement and compliance tasks, even in challenging pipeline conditions. Reduce manual interventions and improve reliability with a solution built for today’s natural Gas operations.
Why Q.Sonic-max6?
- Engineered for Versatility - Optimized for a wide range of operating pressures, process conditions, and special gas mixtures, making it ideal for diverse pipeline environments.
- Standardized Offering - Available in sizes from 3" to 24" and pressure ratings ANSI #150 to #900, the standardized design helps cut lead times —accelerating project timelines.
- Intuitive Operation & Remote Access - A simple, user-friendly interface allows for easy configuration, diagnostics, and monitoring—locally or remotely.
- Wider Operating Range - Handles a broader spectrum of gas mixtures and pressure ranges, making it ideal for diverse and evolving pipeline applications. This includes up to 30% Hydrogen measurement as per PTB non-objection statement
- Robust Performance - Its wider operating range allows it to adapt to diverse process conditions like fluctuating operating pressures without sacrificing performance.
- Advanced Diagnostics & Flow Profile Recognition - Continuously monitors flow dynamics to maintain consistent measurement accuracy across all operating conditions.
- Cybersecurity by Design Compliant with ANSI/ISA-62443-4-1-2018 and IEC 62443-4-1:2018, featuring:
- Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- Encrypted parameterization data
- Segregated sensitive data protection
- Pipeline operators needing reliable custody transfer under variable conditions
- Measurement engineers seeking reduced uncertainty and better diagnostics
- Compliance managers focused on meeting international standards
- Metering Operations Manager ensuring resilient operation within metrological compliance
- Custody transfer of natural gas
- Complex pipeline installations
- Facilities with variable gas compositions
- High-pressure and high-temperature environments
Q.Sonic-max6 helps streamline measurement and compliance tasks, even in challenging pipeline conditions. Reduce manual interventions and improve reliability with a solution built for today’s natural Gas operations.
Specifications
Environmental Conditions
- Ambient Temperature Range
- Extended: -40 to +55 deg C
- MID: -40 to +55 deg C
- Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Process Temperature Range
- Extended: -40 to +80 deg C
- MID: -40 to +55 deg C
- Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Pressure Ratings
- ASME 150 - 900 (1500/PN on request)
Measurement & Sensor Related (Measurement Capabilities)
- Typical Uncertainty
- 0.5% (Zero Flow Calibration), 0.2% (High-Pressure Calibration), 0.1% (High-Pressure + Linearization)
- Repeatability
- ≤0.05%
Processing & Performance Metrics
- Software
- EnSuite PC software for configuration, diagnostics, and health monitoring
Mechanical & Physical Properties
- Sizes
- 3 to 24 in (DN 80 to DN 600), larger sizes up to 56 in available on request
Electrical Specifications
- Power Supply
- 24 VDC (18 to 30 V), 10 to 20 W
I/O Capabilities
- Path Configuration
- 3-Pairs of Direct Cross X Paths
Standards & Certifications
- Metrological Approvals
- MID, OIML R137 Class 1, ISO 17089 Class 1, AGA9
- Ingress Protection
- IP66/NEMA Type 4X
- Hazardous Location Approvals
- ATEX, IECEx, FM (Class I, Div 1, Group A-D T6)
Communication Interfaces
- Interfaces
- RS232/485, Ethernet, USB, Frequency Outputs, Digital Outputs, Analog Outputs (4 to 20 mA NAMUR)
Software & Interface
- Display
- 4.3 in Graphical Color Display, 7 Capacitive Soft Keys, LEDs for Power/Status
Communication & Protocols
- Communication Protocols
- Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP), UNIFORM, MMS, built-in web server
Material Specifications
- Body Material
- Stainless is an ETO -> LTCS only
Applications & Compatibility
- Applications
- Custody Transfer of Natural Gas, Gas Exploration, Transmission, Distribution, Non-Custody Transfer, Other Gases on Request
Environmental Conditions
- Ambient Temperature Range
- Extended: -40 to +55 deg C
- MID: -40 to +55 deg C
- Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Process Temperature Range
- Extended: -40 to +80 deg C
- MID: -40 to +55 deg C
- Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Pressure Ratings
- ASME 150 - 900 (1500/PN on request)
Measurement & Sensor Related (Measurement Capabilities)
- Typical Uncertainty
- 0.5% (Zero Flow Calibration), 0.2% (High-Pressure Calibration), 0.1% (High-Pressure + Linearization)
- Repeatability
- ≤0.05%
Processing & Performance Metrics
- Software
- EnSuite PC software for configuration, diagnostics, and health monitoring
Mechanical & Physical Properties
- Sizes
- 3 to 24 in (DN 80 to DN 600), larger sizes up to 56 in available on request
Electrical Specifications
- Power Supply
- 24 VDC (18 to 30 V), 10 to 20 W
I/O Capabilities
- Path Configuration
- 3-Pairs of Direct Cross X Paths
Standards & Certifications
- Metrological Approvals
- MID, OIML R137 Class 1, ISO 17089 Class 1, AGA9
- Ingress Protection
- IP66/NEMA Type 4X
- Hazardous Location Approvals
- ATEX, IECEx, FM (Class I, Div 1, Group A-D T6)
Communication Interfaces
- Interfaces
- RS232/485, Ethernet, USB, Frequency Outputs, Digital Outputs, Analog Outputs (4 to 20 mA NAMUR)
Software & Interface
- Display
- 4.3 in Graphical Color Display, 7 Capacitive Soft Keys, LEDs for Power/Status
Communication & Protocols
- Communication Protocols
- Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP), UNIFORM, MMS, built-in web server
Material Specifications
- Body Material
- Stainless is an ETO -> LTCS only
Applications & Compatibility
- Applications
- Custody Transfer of Natural Gas, Gas Exploration, Transmission, Distribution, Non-Custody Transfer, Other Gases on Request
- Ambient Temperature Range : Extended: -40 to +55 deg C|MID: -40 to +55 deg C|Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Typical Uncertainty : 0.5% (Zero Flow Calibration), 0.2% (High-Pressure Calibration), 0.1% (High-Pressure + Linearization)
- Software : EnSuite PC software for configuration, diagnostics, and health monitoring
- Sizes : 3 to 24 in (DN 80 to DN 600), larger sizes up to 56 in available on request
- Repeatability : ≤0.05%
- Process Temperature Range : Extended: -40 to +80 deg C|MID: -40 to +55 deg C|Standard: -40 to +60 deg C
- Pressure Ratings : ASME 150 - 900 (1500/PN on request)
- Power Supply : 24 VDC (18 to 30 V), 10 to 20 W
- Path Configuration : 3-Pairs of Direct Cross X Paths
- Metrological Approvals : MID, OIML R137 Class 1, ISO 17089 Class 1, AGA9
- Interfaces : RS232/485, Ethernet, USB, Frequency Outputs, Digital Outputs, Analog Outputs (4 to 20 mA NAMUR)
- Ingress Protection : IP66/NEMA Type 4X
- Hazardous Location Approvals : ATEX, IECEx, FM (Class I, Div 1, Group A-D T6)
- Display : 4.3 in Graphical Color Display, 7 Capacitive Soft Keys, LEDs for Power/Status
- Communication Protocols : Modbus (ASCII, RTU, TCP/IP), UNIFORM, MMS, built-in web server
- Body Material : Stainless is an ETO -> LTCS only
- Applications : Custody Transfer of Natural Gas, Gas Exploration, Transmission, Distribution, Non-Custody Transfer, Other Gases on Request
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