Description
Designed for highly reliable steam, liquid, and gas flow measurement, the Rosemount 8800DF120SA1N7D1E1I1M5C4CN7Q4Q8 is an industrial inline vortex flowmeter utilizing a non-clogging sensor design to eliminate impulse lines and potential leak points. This specific configuration features a massive 12-inch (300 mm) flanged body constructed of robust CF-3M cast stainless steel and 316 wrought stainless steel wetted materials, capable of handling demanding industrial process environments.
The system is equipped with 4-20 mA digital electronics running the HART communication protocol, enabling seamless diagnostic monitoring and configuration. To ensure operator clarity on-site, a high-visibility M5 LCD display is built directly into the rugged stainless steel transmitter housing, which is configured with two M20 x 1.5 conduit entries. For safety compliance, this model comes certified with ATEX dual protection—both Flameproof (E1) and Intrinsic Safety (I1)—and includes comprehensive Q4 calibration and Q8 material traceability documentation.
Features
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All-Welded Design: Eliminates internal gaskets, ports, and bypass lines, preventing process bypass and potential leak paths.
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Adaptive Digital Signal Processing: Provides reliable flow signal tracking while filtering out ambient process vibration.
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ATEX Dual Certification: Flameproof and Intrinsic Safety approvals for deployment in classified hazardous industrial zones.
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Local Operator Interface: Includes an integrated M5 LCD indicator showing process variables and diagnostics.
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Configurable Alarms: Dual NAMUR C4 (high alarm) and CN (low alarm) saturation and alarm values protect process equipment.
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Quality Documentation: Ships with ISO 10474 3.1/EN 10204 3.1 calibration and material traceability certificates.
Applications
- High-capacity steam utility lines and boiler feedwater monitoring.
- Industrial gas distribution and compressed air management.
- Chemical and petrochemical process fluid allocation.
- Power plant cooling water and condensate loop measurement.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
| Rosemount (Emerson) |
Part Number / Model
| 8800DF120SA1N7D1E1I1M5C4CN7Q4Q8 |
Meter Style
| F - Standard flanged body style |
Line Size
| 12 inch (300 mm) |
Wetted Materials
| CF-3M Cast Stainless Steel / 316 Wrought Stainless Steel (316/316L) |
Flange Class and Connection
| ASME B16.5 RF Class 150 |
Process Temperature Range
| -40 to +450 degF (-40 to +232 degC) |
Housing Material
| Stainless steel housing |
Conduit Entries
| Two M20 x 1.5 conduit entries |
Outputs
| 4-20 mA digital electronics (HART Protocol) |
Calibration Type
| Flow calibration |
Hazardous Area Approvals
| ATEX Flameproof (E1) & ATEX Intrinsic Safety ia/ic (I1) |
Display
| M5 LCD indicator |
Alarm Configuration
| C4 NAMUR high alarm, CN NAMUR low alarm and saturation values |
Quality Certificates
| ISO 10474 3.1/EN 10204 3.1 Calibration (Q4) & Material Traceability (Q8) |
Device Weight
| 298 lb (135 kg) |
Shipping Weight
| 136 kg |
Connections and Interfaces
| Terminal / Port |
Functional Assignment |
| PWR/COMM + |
Positive loop power supply input and HART digital communications |
| PWR/COMM - |
Negative loop power supply input and common return |
| TEST + / - |
Loop current verification terminal (allows measurement without breaking loop) |
| Internal Ground |
Electronic housing safety ground termination point |
| External Ground |
External chassis equipotential grounding lug |
Installation Guidelines
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Straight Pipe Runs: To ensure accurate flow measurement, install the meter with a minimum of 10 nominal pipe diameters upstream and 5 nominal pipe diameters downstream of straight pipe, free from valves or fittings.
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Orientation: Can be installed in horizontal, vertical, or inclined piping. Vertical mounting with upward process flow is recommended to keep the sensor completely flooded.
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Conduit Sealing: Install appropriate certified cable glands or conduit seals in the M20 x 1.5 entries to maintain the NEMA 4X / IP66/67 environmental rating.
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Grounding: Always ground the transmitter housing to earth using the internal or external grounding screw terminals in accordance with local hazardous area codes.
Compliance and Certifications
- ATEX Directive compliance for hazardous area installations.
- Flameproof certification: ATEX II 2 G Ex d IIB+H2 T6 Gb (E1 option).
- Intrinsic Safety certification: ATEX II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (I1 option).
- ISO 10474 / EN 10204 Type 3.1 material and calibration verification.