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Gas Flow Meter GD 300 (Ex) / GD 500 Ex

for measuring of all technical and medical gases from DN 15 to DN 400
Rev.-no.: GD 300-DS 312 E-V2.7 2024-05-20

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Table of content
Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Application Range ������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
Principle of Measurement ������������������������������������������������������������ 5
Technical Details �������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Flow / Pressure Loss ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Accuracy of Measurement �������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Measuring Range ������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
GD 300 (Ex) with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich_____________________________________________ 8

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GD 300 (Ex) with flange_______________________________________________________________________ 8
GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread____________________________________________________________ 9
Dimensions and Weight �������������������������������������������������������������� 9
GD 300 (Ex) with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich_____________________________________________ 9
GD 300 (Ex) with flange______________________________________________________________________ 10
GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread___________________________________________________________ 11
Project planning ������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
Decision tree for compiling the measurement solution �������������������������������������������� 12
Installation Instructions / Maintenance ��������������������������������������������������������� 13
Ordering Information ��������������������������������������������������������������� 14
GD 300 (Ex) - DN 25 to DN 400
with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich ����������������������������������������������������� 14
GD 300 (Ex) - DN 50 to DN 80 with flange ������������������������������������������������������� 15
GD 300 (Ex) - DN 100 to DN 400 with flange ����������������������������������������������������� 16
GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread ��������������������������������������������������������� 17
HB 300 (Ex) - integrated calculator in the measuring head of the
GD 300 (Ex) / GD 500 (Ex) ����������������������������������������������������������� 18
External Flow Computer GDR 1530 ���������������������������������������������������� 19

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Overview
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■ Oscillating measuring method suitable for ■ Optional integrated ball valve (blocking valve) in
almost all types of gas (including mixed gases), the GD 300 for removal/installation of the
no moving components platinum sensor without emptying the system
■ Excellent results measuring variable gas ■ Integrated calculator HB 300 (Ex) in the
mixtures, since density-independent measuring head with mA- (normalization
measurement method optional) or pulse output
■ Excellent results measuring moist gases with ■ Short response time T90 ≤ 50 ms
condensate with a flow velocity ≥ 0,25 m/s
■ Measuring housing, orifice and measuring ■ High accuracy (±1,5 % of true value)
labyrinth made of stainless steel, also available
as heavy duty construction ■ High reproducibility (0,1 % of true value)

■ Resistant to dirt, e.g. oil, rust, sulphur ■ Low pressure loss

■ Use with extremely corrosive and inert gases ■ Each flow meter with calibration report

■ Mounting in falling direction into gas lines ■ Recalibration not required

even for 100 % damp biogas due to integrated ■ II 1 / 2 G Ex ia / e mb IIC T4 Ga / Gb
condensate discharge (certificate no. EX5 13 07 14689 003)

■ Intermediate flange version (wafer, uniform

installation length 65 mm) for easy replacement
of existing flow meters,
simple and space-saving installation regardless
of the installed flange type (ISO or ASME flange),
shortened inlet section 2.5 x DN

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Application Range
The product family GD 300/GD 500 is used in a variety
of applications that require the measurement of
technical and medical gases.
Mine and digester gas (biogas, sewage gas)
One of the strengths of the fluidistor measuring
principle is its insensitivity to particles and moisture in
the gas. Particularly in the fields of biogas and sewage
gas, excellent measurement results are achieved
despite contamination and condensate formation as Medical gases
well as possible sulfur levels of several 100 ppm. The devices in stainless steel are excellently suited
for the measurement of oxygen, nitrous oxide,
In sewage treatment plants, measurements on the
compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon and
digestion tower often lead to incorrect measurements

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helium in medical applications. Especially the GD 500
because the gas is contaminated and has a high level
with a resolution of 1 liter/min is ideal for the billing of
of water vapor saturation. The fluidistor measuring
small units (licensed beds) in hospitals and contributes
method is insensitive to water vapor saturation and
to more transparency in billing.
particle pollution of the gas. It does not influence the
measured value due to the formation of condensate
on the sensor.
Technical gases
In addition to stainless steel gas flow meters, econom-
ical aluminum devices are also available for consump-
tion measurements in industrial production plants.
In the industrial sector, the devices can be used
to measure flow rates of technical gases such as
compressed air, carbon dioxide (fermentation and
cooling), argon (steel production), nitrogen, oxygen,
hydrogen and natural gas (burner control, supply
The Fluidistor Gas Flow meter has no mechanically control for boilers). The Fluidistor also works with
moving parts (e.g. turbine wheel or impeller) that changing gas mixtures, as the measuring method is
could influence the measured value due to deposits density-independent!
due to particle contamination. Deposits occur due
to the contamination of the gas in both thermal
measuring methods and measuring methods with
mechanically moving parts. This can result in gradual
measurement errors.
Heavy soiling, caused by e.g. foaming or high sulfur
levels can be cleaned independently on the system
using a steam jet. Depending on the installation
situation of the device, this can in many cases even
In respect to the very fast response of the GD 300/
take place when installed.
GD 500 (T90 ≤ 50 ms) the gas flow meters are
The fluidistor measurement process is not affected especially suited for monitoring and logging of product
by water vapor saturation, sulfur pollution or gas cycles based on pneumatic energy.
pollution and provides exact measurements.

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Principle of Measurement
The flow meter GD 300 (Ex) / GD 500 (Ex) operates tion corresponds to a special amount of gas (litre/
according to the principle of a „Fluidistor oscillator“. pulse), which has passed through the GD 300 (Ex) /
The gas passes the Fluidistor measuring head either GD 500 (Ex). The frequency of the pressure equaliza-
directly or via an orifice in the main pipe. tion is proportional to the flow velocity.
The gas is discharged through the orifice into the The changing flow through the connecting channel
Fluidistor measuring chamber. Directly behind the is detected by a platinum wire (diameter 15 μ) in the
inlet there is a triangular damming body, which, connecting channel. A constant voltage is applied to
due to the unstable middle position, forces the gas the wire, which is permanently monitored. At the
either to flow past on the right or left. At the level moment when the pressure equalization occurs in the
of the damming body in the right and left wall of the connecting channel, the wire is not circulated around
Fluidistor measuring chamber are two openings by gas for a short time and heats up due to the current
which are connected to each other by a channel. If flowing through the wire. This causes a temporary rise
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the gas flows to the left from the damming body, a of the resistance in the platinum wire (like a Pt100
negative pressure is created on the left side wall or at sensor) and the voltage drop (V=R*I) increases. This
the opening of the connecting channel. This negative increase in voltage drop is recorded by the integrated
pressure is balanced through the right opening of the calculator HB 300 (Ex) and the measured values
connecting channel. The pressure equalization of the can either be transmitted directly to a higher-level
negative pressure causes a change of flow direction PLC system via a current output or the signals are sent
from the left to the right side. The entire process is to the volume corrector GDR 15xx1 via the native pulse
then repeated on the right side. output. In the NON-ATEX area, the volume corrector
GDR 15xx can be connected directly to the platinum
The period of time required for pressure equaliza-
wire sensor.

- outflow of the gas through the right outlet

- active pressure equalization in the connecting channel from
right to left

- pressure compensation in the connecting channel with an incipient

change of direction from left to right

- short-term non-operating of the gas flow in the connection channel

- heating of the platinum wire

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Technical Details
GD 300 (Ex) GD 300 (Ex) GD 500 (Ex)
with intermediate flange with flange with external pipe thread
wafer/sandwich

nominal size DN 25 - DN 400 DN 50 - DN 400 DN 15 - DN 25

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process intermediate flange, flange acc. to EN 1092-1 or external pipe thread
connection wafer/sandwich DIN 2576 depending on R 1/2”
installation length: 65 mm availability G 1”
flange acc. to ASME B 16.5 installation length: 300 mm
installation length: 300 - 500
mm details see dimensions
pressure range* 0,5, 10, 16 bar ISO flange 0,5, 10, 16 bar, 0,5, 10, 16 bar
ASME flange class 150
temperature NON ATEX: -20 to +120°C
Medium ATEX: -20 to +80°C
Ambient NON ATEX: -20 to +120°C
temperature ATEX: -20 to +45 °C
measuring head, material stainless steel 1.4404, material stainless steel 1.4404 (V4A), aluminum
labyrinth aluminum
tube body material stainless steel 1.4404 material stainless steel 1.4571 -
(V4A)
sensor material platinum
protection class IP 65
output native pulse output: pulse 24 V, DC, max. 200 Hz (pulse width 1 - 2 ms)
(standard) status output for sensor break detection: 24 V, DC (
output with pulse output: pulse 24 V, DC, 1 pulse=0.01, 0. 1, 1, 10 or 100 m³ (open collector, NPN)
integrated cal- current interface: (0)4 - 20 mA = 0 - x Nm³/h , status output for sensor break detection: 24 V, DC
culator standard: DIN 1343, DIN 6358, DIN ISO 2533, DIN 102/ISO 1-1975
fixed value temperature: -50 °C to 200°C
fixed value absolute pressure: -0,8 bar to 100 bar
ATEX II 1 / 2 G Ex ia / e mb IIC T4 Ga / Gb, EG certificate no:
certification TPS 13 ATEX 14689 003 X (certificate no. EX5 13 07 14689 003)
ball valve AVF - ball valve (blocking valve) for GD 300
(optional) removal/installation of the platinum wire sensor
without emptying the system

* Higher pressure ratings for GD 500 and GD 300 in flanged design are
available on request.

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Flow / Pressure Loss

The diagram applies to gases with a density of air at always proportional to the gas density. If e.g. the oper-
NTP (0°C and 1013 mbar). The decrease of pressure is ating pressure rises by 100% the pressure drop doubles.
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Accuracy of Measurement
At low flow rates the density (or actually the viscosity) Example:
of the gas influences the accuracy. At a density of x kg/m3 the limit value is Qt = y % of
Above the limit value (Qt), the accuracy is 1,5 % of the Qmax.
measured value. Below Qt the accuracy is 5 % of the density kg/m3 limit value Qt
measured value.
0,5 = 16%
Example measurement range: 1,0 = 8%
Qt with 1,5% accuracy 1,2 = 6%
DN inches m /h3
kg/Nm 3
m /h
3 2,0 = 4%
(mm) 4,0 = 2%
Qmin (5 %) Qt (1,5 %) density % Qmax
8,0 = 1%
15 1/2“ 0,06 3,52 0,5 16 22
For natural gas with a methane component of 85 % a
80 3“ 8,00 64 1,0 8 800
density of 0,85 kg/m3 is assumed.
80 3“ 8,00 48 1,2 6 800
150 6“ 30,0 240 1,0 8 3.000
150 6“ 30,0 180 1,2 6 3.000

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Measuring Range
GD 300 (Ex) with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich
DN m3/h
(mm)
orifice 13 orifice 15 orifice 17
Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax
25 0,20 20 0,35 35 0,7 70
32 0,2 20 0,6 60 1,00 100
40 0,20 20 0,90 90 2,00 200
50 0,20 20 1,10 110 2,50 250
65 0,90 90 1,70 170 4,50 450
80 1,40 140 4,50 450 8,00 800

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100 2,70 270 6,50 650 10,00 1.000
125 4,00 400 8,00 800 15,00 1.500
150 6,00 600 12,00 1.200 30,00 3.000
200 12,00 1.200 25,00 2.500 60,00 6.000
250 20,00 2.000 40,00 4.000 75,00 7.500
300 30,00 3.000 50,00 5.000 113,00 13.000
350 40,00 4.000 70,00 7.000 140,00 14.000
400 50,00 5.000 100,00 10.000 160,00 16.000

GD 300 (Ex) with flange

DN m3/h
(mm)
orifice 13 orifice 15 orifice 17
Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax
40 0,20 20 0,90 90 2,00 200
50 0,20 20 1,10 110 2,50 250
65 0,90 90 1,70 170 4,50 450
80 1,40 140 4,50 450 8,00 800

DN m3/h
(mm)
orifice 25 orifice 27 orifice 30
Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax Qmin Qmax
100 2,70 270 6,50 650 10,00 1.000
125 4,00 400 8,00 800 15,00 1.500
150 6,00 600 12,00 1.200 30,00 3.000
200 12,00 1.200 25,00 2.500 60,00 6.000
250 20,00 2.000 40,00 4.000 75,00 7.500
300 30,00 3.000 50,00 5.000 113,00 13.000
350 40,00 4.000 70,00 7.000 140,00 14.000
400 50,00 5.000 100,00 10.000 160,00 16.000

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GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread

DN inches m3/h
(mm)
Qmin Qmax
15 1/2“ 0,06 22
25 1“ 0,06 22

Dimensions and Weight

GD 300 (Ex) with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich
mm+0-1 mm+0-1 weight (kg) ±5 % weight (kg) ±5 %
DN (nominal size) D (outer diameter) material meas. head: material meas. head:
aluminum stainless steel 1.4404
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25 70,50 4,10 10,10

32 81,00 5,50 10,50
40 91,00 6,00 11,00
50 105,50 6,75 11,75
65 126,00 7,90 12,90
80 142,00 9,00 14,00
100 161,00 9,30 14,30
125 191,00 11,00 16,00
150 217,00 12,30 17,30
200 272,00 16,00 21,00
250 327,00 19,40 24,40
300 377,00 21,258 26,25
350 437,00 23,50 28,50
400 488,00 26,80 31,50
115
175
102
Ø 81

98

A 142,50
22

105,1 (AVF)

B 55,50
91

(A) with ATEX (HB 300 Ex-R000000) and

without ATEX (HB 300-RXXYXXX)
no display
(B) without ATEX,
flow computer GDR 15xx required

Durchflussrichtung
Flow direction

65
Ø DN
ØD

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GD 300 (Ex) with flange

mm+0-1 mm+0-1 mm+0-1 mm+0-1 weight (kg) ±5 % weight (kg) ±5 %
DN (nominal size) L (S/L) D DH reduced flange solid flange
40 300 150 110 11,00 13,00
50 300 165 125 14,00 16,00
65 300 185 145 14,00 16,00
80 300 200 160 16,00/18,00 17,00/18,00
100 300/360 220 180 17,00 19,00
125 300 250 210 21,00/24,00 29,00/31,00
150 350/500 285 240 25,00 35,00
200 350 340 295 35,00 49,00
250 450 405 355 41,00 51,00

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300 500 460 410 55,00 68,00
350 500 520 470 70,00 91,00
400 500 580 525 85,00 110,00
Option AVF + 61mm
Option AVF + 61mm
(A)
(B)

(A) with ATEX (HB 300 Ex-R000000) and

without ATEX (HB 300-RXXYXXX)
no display
(B) without ATEX, flow computer
D DH
GDR 15xx required

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GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread

DN inches weight (Kg) ±5 % weight (kg) ±5 %
(mm) aluminum stainless steel
15 R 1/2“ 4,00 8,00
25 G 1“ 4,00 8,00
(A)
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(B)

(A) with ATEX (HB 300 Ex-R000000) and

without ATEX (HB 300-RXXYXXX) no display
(B) without ATEX, flow computer GDR 15xx required

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Project planning

Decision tree for compiling the measurement solution

S�������� �� ��� �������� ��� ���� �����

GD 300 (Ex) GD 300 (Ex) GD 500 (Ex)

with intermediate flange, Waver/sandwich with flange with external pipe thread
(nominal size DN 25 - DN 400) (nominal size DN 40 - DN 400) (nominal size DN 15, DN 25)

blocking valve
yes/no?

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D������, ���������� �������� ������
Do you require a display for the measured values on site?
Do you need to connect temperature and / or pressure sensors to standardize the measured values?
Do you need to further process the measured values or pass them on via the bus system?
yes no

ATEX zone: NON ATEX zone: HB 300/HB 300 Ex

HB 300 Ex-R000000 direct connection of with current and pulse input
platinum wire sensor (NON Atex and Atex zone)

F��� C������� GDR 1530 PLC ������� PLC �������

Input - Transfer Bm3/h, l/h, Bm3/min, - Transfer amount of gas
l/min or in Bm3/h or
- Nm3/h, NL/h, Nm3/min, NL/min - Transfer amount of gas
Output (freely definable fixed values or in Nm3/h with factory
values of pressure and defined fixed values for
temperature sensors) pressure and
Input - Counter output quantity (relay) temperature
- 2 limit values
- Optional integrated bus system
yes Modbus RTU, TCP

A��������� �������� ������

- Connection of pressure transmitter via mA imput

- Connection of temperature sensors via mA input or pt100 input
(ATEX zone: additional Ex isolating amplifier required)

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Installation Instructions / Maintenance

The following points must be observed when
configuring:

- Ensured that the pipe width is not increased by

the gas meter to avoid measurement errors.
- The defined measurement ranges for individual
nominal diameters must not be exceeded.
- In case of falling below the Qmin (measuring range)
display of measured values is not possible.
- In the pipe network in front of the flow meter, the
gas velocity may not exceed supersonic speed.
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- Supercritical pressure drops and pulsating flows

must be avoided.
- GD 300 (Ex) with flange: A straight inlet zone of
10 x DN and an outlet zone of 5 x DN is required.
- GD 300 (Ex) with wafer: A straight inlet and outlet - The inclined measuring head ensures the outflow
zone of 2,5 x DN is required. of condensate when installed in horizontal pipes.
- The flow meter GD 300 (Ex) with flange / - When installing the GD 300 (Ex) with flange and
GD 500 (Ex) can be installed in horizontal or the GD 500 (Ex) in combination with a long lid. It
vertical position. A condensate discharge is must be ensured that between the lid and object
integrated into the measuring head, which above, such as ceiling or other pipes, a distance
guarantees the outflow of condensate of 100 % of at least 25 cm from the lid to the object
moist gas without sediments. must be complied, otherwise the lid cannot be
removed to connect the sensor cable or installing
a new sensor.
- The GD 300 (Ex) with a wafer connection and a
its cover on the left, a corresponding minimum
distance of 25 cm must be observed with a long
lid.
- The oscillating measuring method of the
Fluidistor principle requires no moving parts or
sensitive sensor materials, creating a virtually
maintenance-free operation of the GD 300 (Ex) /
GD 500 (Ex).
- The platinum wire sensor which is integrated in
the head can be exchanged without removing the
device from the pipe.
- A sensor change has no effect on the calibration
of the flow meter.

Installation of the GD 300 (Ex)

in a vertically falling pipeline

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Ordering Information

GD 300 (Ex) - DN 25 to DN 400

with intermediate flange, wafer / sandwich
installation length 65 mm

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GD 300 Description
ex-version Ex with ATEX certification
nominal size -025 DN 25
-032 DN 32
-040 DN 40
-050 DN 50
-065 DN 65
-080 DN 80
-100 DN 100
-125 DN 125
-150 DN 150
-200 DN 200
-250 DN 250
-300 DN 300
-350 DN 350
-400 DN 400
orifice 13
15 measurement range see table page 8
17
process WA intermediate flange (wafer / sandwich)
connection
pressure range 00 0,5 bar
10 10 bar
16 16 bar
material -V4 stainless steel 1.4404
connection
material meas. -AL aluminum
head
-V4 stainless steel 1.4404
ball valve without
-AVF ball valve (blocking valve)

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GD 300 (Ex) - DN 50 to DN 80 with flange

GD 300 description
ex-version Ex with ATEX certification
nominal size -040 DN 40
-050 DN 50
-065 DN 65
-080 DN 80
orifice 13
measurement range see table
15
page 8
17
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pipe length S standard pipe length

L version with extra length, see
dimensions
process I flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
connection A flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
flange version R reduced flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/
DIN2576 (pressure range up to PN 10,
bolt circle diameter PN 10)
F solid flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/
DIN2576
bolt circle 10 standard
diameter flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
16 flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
20 class 150, flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
pressure range* 00 0,5 bar
10 10 bar
16 16 bar
20 class 150, flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
material meas. -AL aluminum
head -V4 V4A stainless steel
-P0RO
ball valve without
-AVF ball valve (blocking valve)
* Higher pressure ratings for GD 500 and GD 300 in flanged design are available on request.

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GD 300 (Ex) - DN 100 to DN 400 with flange

GD 300 description
Ex-version Ex with ATEX certification
-100 DN 100
-125 DN 125
nominal size -150 DN 150
-200 DN 200
-250 DN 250
-300 DN 300
-350 DN 350

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-400 DN 400
orifice 25
measurement range see table
27
page 8
30
pipe length S standard pipe length
L version with extra length, see
dimensions
process I flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
connection A flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
flange version R reduced flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/
DIN2576 (pressure range up to PN 10,
bolt circle diameter PN 10)
F solid flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/
DIN2576
bolt circle 10 standard
diameter flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
16 flange acc. to DIN EN 1092-1/DIN2576
20 class 150, flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
pressure range* 00 0,5 bar
10 10 bar
16 16 bar
20 class 150, flange acc. to ASME B 16.5
material meas. -AL aluminum
head -V4 V4A stainless steel
-P0R0
ball valve without
-AVF ball valve (blocking valve)
* Higher pressure ratings for GD 500 and GD 300 in flanged design are available on request.

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GD 500 (Ex) with external pipe thread

GD 500 Description
ex-version Ex with ATEX certification
process -PA1 R 1/2“
connection -PA2 G 1“
pressure range 00 0,5 bar
10 10 bar
16 16 bar
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40 40 bar
material -V4 V4A stainless steel
connection
material -AL aluminum
measuring head -V4 V4A stainless steel
-P0RO

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HB 300 (Ex) - integrated calculator in the measuring head of the

GD 300 (Ex) / GD 500 (Ex)

The gas flow meter GD 300 (Ex) / GD 500 (Ex) can be equipped with an integrated
calculator in the measuring head. This calculator HB 300 (Ex) converts the m³/h to
Nm³/h in conjunction with pressure (fixed value) and temperature (fixed value).
Using the current output the measured value is directly transferred to a supe-
rior PLC system. In the ATEX zone (HB 300 Ex) the signal is transferred via the
native pulse output to the external flow computer of the Esters series for applica-
tion-specific further processing.

Rev.-no.: GD 300-DS 312 E-V2.7 2024-05-20

HB 300 description
ex-version Ex with ATEX certification
standardization -R00 without standardization
-R01 DIN 1343
-R02 DIN 6358
-R03 DIN ISO 2533
-R04 DIN 102/ISO 1-1975
current output 0 without current output
1 0 - 20 mA, load resistance 500 Ohm
2 4 - 20 mA, load resistance 500 Ohm
output range 00 without current output
current output 01 0 - 5 m3/h or Nm3/h
0 (4) - 20 mA
02 0 - 10 m3/h or Nm3/h
03 0 - 20 m3/h or Nm3/h
04 0 - 50 m3/h or Nm3/h
05 0 - 100 m3/h or Nm3/h
06 0 - 200 m3/h or Nm3/h
07 0 - 400 m3/h or Nm3/h
08 0 - 800 m3/h or Nm3/h
09 0 - 1.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
10 0 - 1.500 m3/h or Nm3/h
11 0 - 2.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
12 0 - 3.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
13 0 - 5.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
14 0 - 7.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
15 0 - 10.000 m3/h or Nm3/h
pulse weighting 0 pulse output (standard)
3 0,01 m3 or Nm3
4 0,1 m3 or Nm3
5 1 m3 or Nm3
6 10 m3 or Nm3
7 100 m3 or Nm3
8 1.000 m3 or Nm3

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External Flow Computer GDR 1530

The 1-channel flow computer GDR 1530 is used to

calculate the current gas volume of the Fluidistor gas
flow meter GD 300 (ex) / GD 500 (Ex) as well as gas
flow meters with a reed relay or open collector output.
On an hourly or minutely basis, the current gas
quantity can be displayed in cubic meters or liters.
The total counter reading can be displayed in cubic
meters or liters. The counter can have 9 digits up to
999 million cubic meters. The resolution is 0.1 liters.
Based on the operating volume determined by the
connected gas flow meter and the measured values
Inputs: Pressure and temperature
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for pressure and temperature, the volume corrector

calculates the standardized volume. The calculation In addition to a pt100 input, the devices also have
of the standardization can be done according to the mA inputs for pressure and temperature sensors as
standards DIN 1343, DIN 6358, DIN ISO 2533 or well as an integrated barometric sensor for recording
DIN 102/ ISO 1-1975. atmospheric pressure.

Inputs: Gas flow meter Outputs and bus system

1. Direct connection of the platinum wire sensor The 0(4) - 20 mA current output provides the current
(GD 300/ GD 500, NON-ATEX) flow rate in the form of operating or standard cubic
2. Connection of the HB 300 Ex (ATEX area) meters. Via 2 solid state relays, flow rates, device status,
3. Connection of third-party devices to the error messages or limit values can be transmitted to
pulse input via open collector and reed relay higher-level systems for further processing.
The Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP bus systems are
available as an option for data transmission.

■ 4-line display with 20 characters per line ■ UV-resistant polycarbonate housing material,
protection class IP 65
■ Multilingual menu (English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian, Polish, ...) ■ Persistent counter readings for up to 5 years
■ Complete device configuration via keypad or ■ Integrated real-time clock,
web browser, no additional software required battery buffered for 5 years
■ Integrated WLAN hotspot with full device access ■ Standardization according to DIN 1343, DIN
via web browser 6358, DIN ISO 2533, DIN 102/ISO 1-1975
■ Optional LAN interface for integration into the ■ Freely scalable current output for output of
system network actual flow rate
■ Security code to protect configuration ■ Adjustable pulse weighting
(0.1, 1 or 10 or 100 m³ per pulse)
■ Timestamped logging of important actions in
the system logbook (device start, sensor failure, ■ Optional data transmission via Modbus RTU and
overrange, etc.) Modbus TCP

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Technical gases - industrial gases

Quantity measurement of carbon dioxide (fermentation
and cooling), argon (steel production), nitrogen, oxygen
and natural gas (burner control, supply control of the
boiler)
The Fluidistor also works with changing gas mixtures!

Rev.-no.: GD 300-DS 312 E-V2.7 2024-05-20

Sewage, mine, landfill and biogas
Sewage gas: Contamination and high water vapor satura-
tion of the gas results with other measurement principles
to erroneous measurements at the digester
Biogas: Humidity and sulfur loads of several 100 ppm lead
to measurement errors
The Fluidistor is the functioning alternative!

Medical gases
Consumption measurement of oxygen, nitrous oxide,
xenon, nitrogen, medical carbon dioxide and helium from
total strand up to the healthcare beds or operating room
with the Fluidistor

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