Immersible

SteelMass 640S
Thermal Gas
Mass Flow Meter
FEATURES

n D
 irect mass flow monitoring eliminates need for
separate temperature and pressure inputs
n A
 ccuracy +/- 1% of reading plus 0.5%
of full scale
n P atented Dry-Sense™ technology eliminates
sensor drift

®
n S tate-of-the-art calibration facility insures a highly
accurate calibration that matches the application
n F ield validation of meter electronics and sensor
resistance verifies flow meter performance
n One-second response to changes in flow rate
n F M, CSA, PED, ATEX and GOST R/RTN certified for
hazardous areas
n CE approved DESCRIPTION
n H
 igh temperature option to 750°F (400°C)
available
S
ierra Instruments’ SteelMass® Model 640S
n I ntegrated self-cleaning purge option available immersible thermal mass flow meter is
for dirty flows designed for the toughest industrial gas flow
n Low and high pressure hot taps available measurement applications.
n Optional Modbus
The versatile microprocessor-based transmitter
integrates the functions of flow measurement,
flow-range adjustment, meter validation and
diagnostics in either a probe-mounted or remote
housing. Mass flow rate and totalized flow, as well
as other configuration variables, are displayed on
the optional 2 x 12 LCD display. The programmable
transmitter is easily configured via an RS-232
communication port and Sierra’s Smart Interface™
software, or via the display and magnetic switches
on the instrument.

Sierra's state-of-the-art calibration facility insures

that the calibration will match the application, and
our patented Dry-Sense™ thermal sensor insures the
Model 640S will hold this calibration over time.

Sierra’s Smart Interface™ software guides you

through a procedure to fully validate instrument
performance, thus field-verifying meter functionality.

The meter is available with a variety of input power,

output signal, mounting and packaging options.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

2 HAZARDOUS-AREA LOCATION ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLES

Compression Fitting—Side View (E2) Compression Fitting—Front View (E2) Length Chart (Compressions Fittings)
8.06 4.5 Code L X
(204.7) (114.3)
6.0 7.5
L06
(152.4) (190.5)
4.7 4.7
(119.4) (119.4) 9.0 10.5
L09
(228.6) (266.7)
3/4-inch NPT, Typ. 13.0 14.5
L13
(330.2) (368.3)

X 18.0 19.5
L18
L (457.2) (495.3)
.54 24.0 25.5
(13.7) .75 L24
(19.05)φ (609.6) (647.7)
36.0 37.5
L36
(914.4) (952.5)

Flange Mounting—Side View (E2) Flange Mounting—Front View (E2) Length Chart (Flange Mounting)
Code L X
8.06 4.5
(204.7) (114.3)
9.0
6.0
L06
(152.4) (228.6)
4.7
(119.4) 9.0 12.0
L09
(228.6) (304.8)

3/4-inch NPT, Typ. 2.5 13.0 16.0

L13
(63.5) (330.2) (406.4)
X
18.0 21.0
L18
1-inch ANSI, B16.5 L (457.2) (533.4)
150 lb Flange .54
(13.7) 24.0 27.0
L24
C
L .75 (609.6) (685.8)
(19.05)φ
36.0 39.0
L36
(914.4) (990.6)

Remote Mount Junction Box—Side View (E4) Remote Mount Junction Box—Front View (E4) Length Chart (Remote Mount Junction Box)
Code L X
5.70 5.70 7.5
6.0
L06
(152.4) (190.5)
4.7 4.7
(119.4) (119.4) 9.0 10.5
L09
(228.6) (266.7)
1.6 1.6 13.0 14.5
1/2-inch NPT, Typ. (40.6) 1/2-inch NPT, Typ. (40.6) L13
(330.2) (368.3)
18.0 19.5
X X L18
L L
(457.2) (495.3)
.54 .54 24.0 25.5
(13.7) (13.7) L24
(609.6) (647.7)
36.0 37.5
L36
(914.4) (952.5)

Remote Mount — Side View (E3, ATEX only) Remote Mount —Front View (E3, ATEX only) Mounting Holes for Remote Bracket
8.06 8.06
(204.7) (204.7)

3.00 1.5
.50 (38)
(12.7) (76.20)

3.0
(76)
Per Customer
Cable Length
Requirement,
.31 f
200 Feet Maximum X (7.87), 2PL
Per Customer
Cable Length
Requirement, L
200 Feet Maximum

All dimensions are inches. Millimeters are in parentheses. All drawings have a +/-.25-inch (6.4 mm) tolerance. Certified drawings are available on request.
 HAZARDOUS-AREA LOCATION ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLES 3

Remote Rear Bracket Mounted Electronics Remote Side Bracket Mounted Electronics
Length Chart (NEMA 4X)
Code L X
6.0 7.25
L06
(152.4) (184.1)
4.5
(114.3)
9.0 10.25
L09
(228.6) (260.3)
3.0
(76.2) 13.0 14.25
L13
5.0 (330.2) (361.9)
(127)
10.07 18.0 19.25
(255.8) L18
7.25 (457.2) (488.9)
(184.2)
24.0 25.25
L24
(609.6) (641.3)
36.0 37.25
L36
(980.4) (946.1)

NEMA 4X DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

SELF-CLEANING PURGE OPTION

• Maximum process pressure 100 Psi

• Maximum process temperature 500 F.
• Max pressure purge air: 150 Psi
• Process connection Purge air 1/4” NPTF
• Wetted Process Parts: all 316SS
• The purge gas must be clean and dry. Do not use a liquid to clean the sensor inline
• The purge system is only available with E4 and E2 housings
• The purge system is NOT available with FM, ATEX or CSA approval or the high temperature option
Warning: During the purge cycle there will be a high flow over the sensor. This will drive the output of the flow meter to the maximum flow (Output will be 20-26
mA (load dependent) during the purge. Insure that this temporally high output does not effect any alarms or process control systems.
Operation: This is not a continous flow of air, but a blast purge option. The purge nozzle creates a jet stream wich blows deposits from the sensors. The
frequency and intensity of the purge is determined by the end user. It can be done with a suitable manual, pneumatic or electric valve (Solenoid). It is also
possible to control the purge system automatically (f.i. timer, PLC or HMI).
Note: There is a check valve built Inside the flow meter to prevent the return flow of process gasses into the purge system. Replacement of this valve can only
take place in the factory.
Note: Only a 24 VDC power input is available when ordering an internal purge option.
4 LOW PRESSURE HOT TAP TO 150 PSIG (10 BARG)

Side View 4.5

L
(114.3)
Variables
M2 Threadolet or Customer Supplied 1-inch Weldolet
L = Nominal Probe Length 0.7
4.0 (17.8)
D = Duct O.D. 1-inch NPT
C = Duct I.D. Hex Nipple, 2PL (101.6)
Probe
T=H  eight of “Threadolet” or T Restraint
Customer Provided Weldolet Cable,
0.75 Length=R
R = Restraint Cable Length (19.05)φ Flow
Inward

Formula C 7.7
L ≥ 12 + D/2 + T D LTR (195.6)
1-inch NPT
So L must be equal or Ball Valve 1-inch NPT Hot Tap
greater than 12-inches Packing Gland
plus the height of the 3.3 6.5
“Threadolet” plus half (83.8) (165.1) 1.0
Duct 4.3 (25.4)
the duct O.D. (109.2)
CL 10.8
R = D/2 + T + 8.8 (274.3)

All dimensions are inches. Millimeters are in parentheses. All drawings have a +/-.25-inch (6.4 mm) tolerance. Certified drawings are available on request.
HIGH PRESSURE HOT TAP IS FLANGE DEPENDENT UP TO 400 PSIG (27.6 BARG)

Supplied by customer 34.5 (873.8)

D B 8.06 (204.7) 24.4 (617.8) Maximum articulation
C A

UNOBSTRUCTED FLOW REQUIREMENTS

Select an installation site that will minimize possible distortion in the flow profile. Valves, elbows, control valves and other piping components may cause flow
disturbances. Check your specific piping condition against the examples shown below. In order to achieve accurate and repeatable performance install the
flow meter using the recommended number of straight run pipe diameters upstream and downstream of the sensor. If you cannot meet these requirements
please refer to the Flat-Trak™ Model 780S with flow conditioning plates (flow conditioning plates reduce upstream requirements to as little as 2 diameters.

Example - Upstream Requirements (A)

1 15D
2 20D
TITLE:
3 40D
DATE
4 15D
5 30D DECIMAL ANGLE
B
PROPRIETARY NOTE:
6 40D

Example - Downstream Requirements (B)

1 5D
2 5D
3 10D
4 5D
5 10D
6 5D
 DESCRIPTION Output Signal 5

Accuracy of Point Velocity Linear 0–5 VDC or 0-10 VDC, 1000 ohms minimum load resistance or
Linear 4 –20 mA proportional to mass flow rate,
+/- 1% of reading + 0.5% of full scale.
700 ohms maximum resistance power supply dependent
Note: Overall accuracy of HT meters may be de-rated due to temperature and velocity
User-selectable: Active non-galvanically separated or Passive
conditions.
galvanically separated (loop power required)
Repeatability
Alarms
+/- 0.2% of full scale
Hard contact user-adjustable high and low
Temperature Coefficient Dead band adjustable with Smart Interface™ software
+/- 0.02% of reading per °F within +/- 50° F of customer specified conditions Relay ratings: Maximum 400 VDC or VAC (peak), 140 mA
+/- 0.03% of reading per °F within +/- 50° F to 100° F of customer
Displays
specified conditions
Alphanumeric 2 x 12 digit backlit LCD
+/- 0.04% of reading per °C within +/- 25° C of customer specified conditions
Adjustable variables via on-board switches (password protected) or
+/- 0.06% of reading per °C within +/- 25° C to 50° C of customer
with Smart Interface™ software
specified conditions
Adjustable variables: Full scale (50 to 100 %)
Pressure Coefficient Time Response (1 to 7 seconds)
.02% per psi for air, consult factory for other gases Correction factor setting (0.5 to 5)
Zero and span
Response Time High and low alarm settings
One second to 63% of final velocity value
Gases Totalizer
Eight digits (99,999,999) in engineering units
Resettable by software, on-board switches or external magnet

OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Software

Smart Interface™ Windows® -based software
Most gases compatible with 316 stainless steel
Minimum 8 MB of RAM, preferred 16 MB of RAM
Hastalloy® available RS-232 communication
Additional features: Alarm dead band adjustment
Gas Pressure (2 limitations) Zero cut-off adjustment
Mechanical design pressure: Linearization adjustment
Compression fittings: 500 psig (34 barg) Save / Load configurations
1-inch 150 lb flange (-40° to 250° F): 185 psig (12.8 barg) Flow meter validation
Low Pressure Hot Tap: 150 psig (10 barg)
High Pressure Hot Tap: 275 psig (18 barg)
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Drop
Negligible for pipes three inches in diameter or larger Wetted Materials
316 stainless steel
Gas & Ambient Temperature
Gas . . . . . . . . . . -40° F to 350° F (-40° C to 177° C) Gas dependent. Enclosure
Ambient . . . . . . -40° F to 120° F (-40° C to 50° C) Hazardous-Area Location Enclosure (IP66) or NEMA 4X (IP65)
Both are powder-coated cast aluminum
Leak Integrity
5 x 10-9 cc/sec of helium maximum Electrical Connections
Two 3/4 inch NPT: Hazardous-Area Location Enclosure (IP66)
Power Requirements One 1/2 inch NPT: NEMA 4X Enclosure (IP65)
18 to 30 VDC (regulated), 625 mA maximum
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 watts maximum Mounting (optional)
625 mA maximum operating current at 24 VDC and full scale flow ANSI 1-inch 150 lb flange
Maximum in rush current of 2 Amps at 24 VDC 3/4-inch tube compression fitting with 1-inch male NPT
Hot tap systems

Certifications
CE (All enclosures)
HIGH TEMPERATURE OPTION CSA (Explosion proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D)
ATEX ( II 2 GD Ex d IIC T6 ... T2; IP 66 T70 °C ... T280 °C )
Up to 750° F (400° C) air only; consult fatory for other gases FM (Explosion proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D; dust-ignition
proof for Class II, III, Division 1, Groups E, F, G)
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS IP65, NEMA 4X T6 -40° C to 70° C ambient
Chinese pattern approval
Pulse (not available with E2-NR) GOST R/RTN (1ExdIICT6...T2)
Modbus RTU (not available with P3 option )

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6 ORDERING THE 640S

Features Options

640S - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Parent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5
Instructions: To order the 640S please fill in each number block by selecting the codes from the corresponding features below and following pages.
Parent Number
640S Steel Mass Industrial Insertion Mass Flow Meter. 18-30 VDC or 100-240VAC input power with 3/4-inch diameter 316SS probe. Includes "Smart Electronics"
with PC configuration software. Calibration temperatures up to 350°F (176°C). See gas table for pressure limits. HT option to 750°F (400°C) available
(contact factory). CE, FM, CSA, ATEX approvals. Linear 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC or 4-20 mA output signals. Lifetime warranty on Fast Response (FR) sensor)

Feature 1: Approvals
NAA Non-agency approved meter
ATEX 640S with ll 2 GD Ex d IIC T2...T6 ATEX Approval. Requires E2 or E3 enclosure. E3 required for probe lengths greater than 13 inches. Maximum probe length is 36 inch
(92 cm). Note: ATEX units have circuit energy limitations that limit maximum flows to approx. 50% of non-ATEX units. Consult gas tables for actual values
FM 640S with FM Approval. Requires E2 or E4 enclosure. Maximum probe length is 72 inches (1.83 m)
CSA 640S with CSA Approval. Requires E2 or E4 enclosure. Maximum probe length is 72 inches (1.83 m)

Feature 2: Probe Length

L06 6 inch (15 cm) L24 24 inch (61 cm)
L09 9 inch (23 cm) L36 36 inch (92 cm)
L13 13 inch (33 cm) L42 42 inch (122 cm)
L18 18 inch (46 cm)
L ( ) M5 Probe with 1 inch, class 150 Flange
Specify length between flange face and center of pipe in parentheses. Include M5 option Diagram with ADS. Don’t select a probe length from Feature 2.
Note 1: Killark seal is required for agency approved meters greater than L13 (33 cm).
Adds 6.2 in (157 mm) to probe length listed above.
L ( ) M9 High pressure hot-tap with removable retractor kit assembly includes probe (probe length L in parentheses. Avalable in lengths per feature . MINIMUM length is
process connection dependent, maximum as desired), removable retractor assembly, packing gland probe seal with a 2-inch ANSI class 150 process connection
(other classes available, contact factory) and Conax fitting. Max pressure flange dependent or 500 psig (34.5 barg). Not available with ATEX, FM, CSA or EN
enclosure. Note 1: Killark seal is required for agency approved meters greater than L13 (33 cm). Adds 6.2 in (157 mm) to probe length listed above.

Note 1: Killark seal is required for agency approved meters greater than L13 (33 cm).
Adds 6.2 in (157 mm) to probe length listed above.

Feature 3: Mounting Accessories

M0 None. Customer to supply own mounting hardware
M1 Compression fitting 3/4-inch with 1-inch NPT Male
M2 ( ) Threadolet 1-inch Female NPT; specify pipe O.D. in parenthesis
M1-M2 ( ) Compression fitting plus Threadolet. 3/4-inch probe feed through by 1-male NPT. Threads into 1-inch Female NPT, which is welded to the pipe. Specify pipe O.D. in
parenthesis. We strongly advise to purchase this as a set, since we've seen non compatible NPT threads in the past.
M3 Flat duct bracket. 3/4-inch tube compression fitting
M4 ( ) Curved duct bracket. 3/4-inch tube compression fitting. Specify duct O.D. in parentheses
M8 ( ) Low pressure hot tap. Includes ball valve and packing gland. Specify duct O.D. in parentheses. Maximum 150 psig (10.3 barg). Maximum temperature 425°F (218°C).
M15 Quick removal Hot-Tap. Includes ball valve and compression fitting. Rated for 40 psig (2.8 barg)

Feature 4: Electronics Enclosure

E2 Hazardous-area location enclosure (IP66) Mounted directly on probe
E3 ( ) Remote probe and flow body 10, 25, 50, 100 feet (select one) away from the probe.
E4 ( ) Remote Hazardous-Area Location Enclosure (IP66) with Junction Box
EN2 NEMA 4X (IP65) enclosure. Mounted directly on probe

EN4 ( ) Remote NEMA 4X (IP65) Enclosure with Junction Box.

Note: E4, EN4: 10, 25, 50, 100 feet (select one) away from the probe with junction box mounted on probe Customer may cut cable length with no effect on accuracy.
 ORDERING THE 640S 7

Feature 5: Input Power Feature 6: Output

P2 18–30 VDC V1 0-5 VDC, linear
P3 100–240 VAC. Not available with EN enclosures V3 0-10 VDC, linear
V4 4-20 mA, linear

Feature 7: Display
NR No readout
DD Digital display 2 x 12 digit, backlit, LCD display indicates flow rate and totalized mass in engineering units. Simplifies configuration settings and provides system
status information
DD-NRT Totalizer cannot be reset in the field.

Feature 8: Gas Option 1 : Digital Communications

0 Air Pulse Totalizer pulse output (Only available with E2/E3/E4 enclosures WITH DD. Available on ALL EN2 Enclosures)
1 Argon MB Modbus RTU with full device description (P2 only); ATEX and FM approvals available
2 Carbon dioxide Note: Only MB require DC power (P2).
3 Chlorine1
4 Digester gas Option 2: Purge
5 Digester gas1 PURGE Includes non-return valve, tube and purge nozzle option for cleaning of probe tips. 30-120 psig (2.1 - 8.3 barg)
6 Helium external compressed air source required. Uses 1/4-inch compression fitting on purge tube process connection.
Available with E2 or E4 only (NAA only). Not available with HT option (Contact factory in this case for external purge
7 Hydrogen solution). Does not include on/off valve. NOTE: Only a 24 VDC power input is available when ordering an internal
8 Methane purge option.
9 Methane1
10 Nitrogen Option 3: High Temperature
11 Oxygen 1 HT HT option to 750°F (400°C). Requires remote (E4 or EN4). Contact factory for probe length. Note: Overall accuracy
of HT may be de-rated due to temperature and velocity conditions.
12 Propane
13 Propane1
14 Ammonia1
99 Other--Consult Factory
Gas Table

Note: 1Correlation calibration - consult Gas Table for accuracy.

Option 4: Certificates
MC Material certificates--US Mill certs on all wetted parts
CC Certificate of conformance
NACE NACE certificate for sour gas
LT Leak test certificate
PT Pressure test certificate
CO Stamped Certificate of Origin

Option 5: O2 Cleaning
O2C O2 Cleaning. Includes certification. Product cleaned for O2 service. Inspected with Ultra-Violet light only, double-bagged prior to shipment.
 Measurably Different™

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