YOKOGAWA RAMC Variable Area Flowmeter
(RAMC01 RAMC23 RAMC02 RAMC03 RAMC04 RAMC05 RAMC06 RAMC08 RAMC09 RAMC10 RAMC12 RAMC15 RAMCNN)
The short-stroke Rotameter RAMC allows the measurement of high flow rates using a relative short metering tube. It is a stainless steel armoured construction for the safe measurement of a variety of liquids, gas and steam. It’s special application is for hazardous, dangerous or aggressive fluids, for high temperatures and high pressure rates. The instrument is mounted in a vertical pipeline with flow direction upwards.
The RAMC is a metal Rotameter featuring an electronic transmitter and Hart communication that offers a high degree of safety thanks to the patented float blockage detection function. If the sensor signal shows no movement of the float despite a fluid flow, an alarm signal is generated and an error message output. RAMC meters with float blockage detection have been used in safety instrumented systems satisfying SIL 1 requirements as defined by IEC 61508 since 2005; RAMC models with a local indicator and inductive limit switches are employed in SIL 2 applications.
The insertion of a temperature spacer between the metering tube and the indicator enables the RAMC to be used across a wide process temperature range from -200 to +370 °C. It is thus suitable for measuring not only cryogenic media such as liquid nitrogen but also hot oils or superheated steam in petrochemical processes. If required, the RAMC can additionally be equipped with a heating jacket for heat transfer fluids such as steam, hot water, oil or special liquids, where heat losses are undesirable and there is a risk of crystallisation at low ambient temperatures. A comprehensive set of approvals for use in hazardous areas is available for types with a local display and inductive limit switches as well as those with an electrical output signal (4...20 mA, Hart or Profibus PA).
RAMC General Specifications
RAMC User's Manual
Ordering Examples:
RAMC02-A2SS-47S0-T90NNN
RAMC02-A2SS-43S0-T90NNN
RAMC02-A2SS-43S0-T90NNN
RAMC02-A2SS-61L1-T90NNN/SD
RAMC02-A2SS-43S0-T90NNN
RAMC02-A2SS-44S0-T90NNN
RAMC01-D2-SS-61L1-H-91-424-KS1
RAMC01-D2-SS-43S0-H-91-424
RAMC02-A2SS-64L2-T90NNN/SD/IE3
RAMC10-A1SS-74V8-H90424/BG/T3
RAGK41-T0SS-SSSAE-K741A-GLCGN/BG/R1
RAMC05-D4SS-64V2E66244-B/1E7/1D2
RAMC08-A1SS-74V8-T90NNN/A13/BG/K1/KF1/P2/PM3
Features
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Patended float blockage detection |
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Suitable for applications according to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 |
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Intrinsically safe outputs or explosion proof housing available |
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Spacer for high/low temperature applications |
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Special material like Monel and Hastelloy on request |
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Easy to install and maintain |
Specifications
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For Pipe Sizes |
DN 15 to DN 25 (1/4” – 1“) |
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Process Connections |
Flange, threaded |
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Measuring Range |
Water 20 °C: 2,5 l/h to 130 m³/h
Air 20 °C 1 bar abs.: 75 l/h to 1400 m³/h |
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Wetted Parts Material |
1.4404 (AISI 316L), PTFE-lining Hastelloy,
Monel and Titanium on request |
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Process Temperature |
-200 °C to + 370 °C |
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Process Pressure |
100 bar, higher pressures on request |
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Ambient Temperature |
-40 °C to 100 °C |
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Accuracy acc. VDE/VDI 3513-2(qG =50%) |
1,6 % |
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Ex-approvals |
ATEX, FM(US,C), NEPSI |
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Signal Outputs |
Analog 0-20mA / 4-20mA, pulse output |
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Communication |
HART, Profibus PA |
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Power Supply |
24 V DC 2-wire, 24 V DC 3-wire, 115 V AC 4-wire, 230 V AC 4-wire |
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Degree of Protection |
IP66/IP67 |
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Suitable for Applications acc. IEC 61508
and Machinery Directive ISO 13849 |
Yes |
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Additional Features |
Patented float blockage detection system
Limit switches for low/high alarms
Float damping for gas applications
Flame proof/dust proof housing
Heat tracing and temperature spacer |
