MFC 400

MFC 400
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MFC 400

Product catalog summary
Product Features
The MFC 400 is a high-performance signal converter for mass flowmeters, suitable for diverse applications involving liquids, gases, and various fluid temperatures. It employs advanced digital signal processing for precise mass flow, density, and temperature measurements. It is developed according to IEC 61508 for safety applications SIL 2/3 and includes smart diagnostics conforming to NAMUR NE 107 standards.
Technical Data
The MFC 400 operates on the Coriolis principle, measuring mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow, flow velocity, and concentration. It is available in compact and remote field housing versions, with communication interfaces such as HART®, Modbus, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, PROFIBUS®, PROFINET IO, and EtherNet/IP®. Bluetooth® is supported for secure wireless communication and diagnostics.
Installation and Electrical Connections
The datasheet provides installation specifications, including mounting options and safety instructions for electrical connections. It includes a connection diagram and guidelines for grounding and power connections.
Options and Variants
The MFC 400 offers a compact design for standard applications and a remote field housing version for challenging environments. It supports various output options and extensive diagnostic functions, and can be integrated into third-party systems with real-time Ethernet communication for IoT scenarios.
Applications and Industries
The MFC 400 is applicable in industries such as water and wastewater, chemicals, food and beverage, oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and marine. It is suitable for applications involving liquids, gases, slurries, viscous products, and concentration measurement for quality control.
Entrained Gas Management (EGM™)
The EGM™ feature allows the MFC 400 to maintain operation with entrained gas up to 100%, ensuring stable mass flow and density measurements.
Communication and Diagnostics
The device supports diagnostics and monitoring via the OPTICHECK Flow Mobile app, enabling secure wireless communication and device verification without process interruption. It provides a snapshot function for detailed analysis by manufacturer specialists.
Specifications
The device supports multiple languages and units of measurement, including metric, British, and US units. It measures mass flow, total mass, temperature, density, volume flow, and more. Diagnostic functions adhere to standards like VDI/NAMUR/WIB 2650 and NE 107.
Technical Data
The device operates under specific conditions with water as the reference medium at 20°C and 1 bar pressure. It has different temperature ranges for SIL and non-SIL devices, and it is advised to protect the signal converter from heat sources. The housing is available in die-cast aluminum or stainless steel.
Electrical and Connectivity
The device supports electrical connections conforming to VDE 0100 standards, with power supply options of 100-230 VAC or 24 VDC. It features various inputs and outputs, including HART® protocol, pulse/frequency output, and status output/limit switch. It also supports Profibus DP, Profibus PA, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, PROFINET IO, and EtherNet/IP® for communication.
Bluetooth® Interface
The device includes a Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0 interface for wireless connectivity, compatible with Android and iOS devices through the OPTICHECK Flow Mobile app.
Installation and Materials
The device is designed for easy installation with ingress protection of IP66/67. The signal converter housing is made of die-cast aluminum or stainless steel, and detailed installation instructions are provided.
Approvals and Certificates
The MFC 400 complies with various international standards and certifications, including ATEX, UKEx, NEPSI, FM/CSA, and IECEx. It is designed for use in hazardous areas with specific configurations for different environments.
Conclusion
The MFC 400 is a versatile mass flowmeter designed for industrial applications, with comprehensive safety and installation guidelines to ensure reliable operation in various environments.
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Catalog excerpts

MFC 400-1

Technical Datasheet Signal converter for mass flowmeters • High performance signal converter for all applications, developed according to • • IEC 61508, SIL 2/3 Stable in multi-phase applications due to Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) Smart diagnostics according to NAMUR NE 107 The documentation is only complete when used in combination with the relevant documentation for the flow sensor.

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MFC 400-3

1.1 The high performance signal converter for all applications The MFC 400 Coriolis mass flow signal converter will provide the highest performance possible across a wide range of applications. For the measurement of liquids or gases, cryogenic to high temperature fluids, single or multi-phase fluids and advanced digital signal processing techniques is used to give stable and accurate measurements of mass flow, density and temperature. It is developed according to IEC 61508 and depending on the I/O and flow sensor variant suited for use in safety applications SIL 2/3. Conforming to the NAMUR...

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MFC 400-4

Highlights • High performance signal converter with multiple output options • Developed according to IEC 61508 • • • • Safe configuration via local display or HART® Partial proof test capable Smart diagnostics, covering entire devices in less than a minute NE 107 status indicated by display background light • Entrained Gas Management (EGMTM): meter maintains operation over a wide range of gas fractions and complex flow conditions • Excellent long-term stability • Optical and mechanical keys for ease of use • Redundant data storage in signal converter housing • Real time clock for logging events...

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MFC 400-5

1.2 Options and variants Compact design for standard applications The MFC 400 mass flow signal converter is available in different variants and offers superior performance in any conceivable application. From process control in chemistry, to density and concentration measurements in the food and beverage industry, to custody transfer filling and transport measurements for oil and gas right down to conveyor systems in the pulp and paper industry. (Example: OPTIMASS 6400 – compact) Coriolis mass flow measuring systems measure the mass and volume flow, the density and the temperature of liquids...

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MFC 400-6

Communication options The basic signal converter variant covers a current output including HART®, pulse/ frequency output, status output, control input and a current input. The modular input/output variant allows for any combination of up to four inputs and outputs. All inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated from each other and from the rest of the electronic equipment. Inputs and outputs can be passive or active. ① Monitoring system ② Gateway ③ Flowmeter In addition, the electronics can be equipped with fieldbus functionality including Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus PA/DP, Modbus, PROFINET...

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MFC 400-7

Bluetooth® option With Bluetooth®, secure wireless communication (<20 m / 65.6 ft) with the device is possible using the free download OPTICHECK Flow Mobile app for Google Android™ and Apple® iOS smartphone and tablet. Use in Ex zone 1 is possible with suitable devices. ① Smartphone / tablet with OPTICHECK Flow Mobile app ② Bluetooth® enabled flowmeter Device commissioning, verification, diagnostics and monitoring are available without the need to remove the device from the line or interrupt the process. Bluetooth® communication is available as an option at the time of ordering or as an add-on...

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MFC 400-8

OPTICHECK tool for on-site verification The OPTICHECK provides an inline health check of the device under test by an external tool. A hard copy of the verification report can be printed for every flowmeter. The verification data are digitally stored. Contact us for more information or for an on-site service visit. (Suitcase with OPTICHECK and all cables and accessories) 1.3 Signal converter / flow sensor combination possibilities Flow sensor Flow sensor + signal converter MFC 400 Compact version Remote field housing version Table 1-1: Signal converter / flow sensor combination possibilities 1.4...

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MFC 400-9

2.1 Technical data • The following data is provided for general applications. If you require data that is more relevant to your specific application, please contact us or your local sales office. • Additional information (certificates, special tools, software,...) and complete product documentation can be downloaded free of charge from the website (Downloadcenter). Measuring system Measuring principle Coriolis principle Application range Measurement of mass flow, density, temperature, volume flow, flow velocity, concentration Design Modular construction The measuring system consists of a flow...

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MFC 400-10

Display and user interface Graphic display LC display, backlit white. Size: 256 x 128 pixels, corresponds to 59 x 31 mm = 2.32" x 1.22" Display turnable in 90° steps. Ambient temperatures below -25°C / -13°F may affect the readability of the display. Operating elements 4 push buttons/optical keys for operator control of the signal converter without opening the housing. Infrared interface for reading and writing all parameters with IR interface (option) without opening the housing. Remote operation PACTwareTM (including Device Type Manager (DTM)) HART® Handheld Communicator from Emerson Process...

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MFC 400-11

Measuring accuracy Reference conditions Medium: water Temperature: +20°C / +68°F Pressure: 1 bar / 14.5 psi Maximum measuring error Refer to the technical data of the flow sensor. Operating conditions Temperature Process temperature Refer to the technical data of the flow sensor. Ambient temperature Depending on the version and combination of outputs. It is advised to protect the signal converter from external heat sources such as direct sunlight as higher temperatures reduce the life cycle of electronic components. Die-cast aluminum housing: SIL device: -40…+55°C / -40…+131°F Non-SIL device:...

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