Technical Limit Values - ABB FV4000 Operating Instruction

1.13 Technical limit values

The meter has been designed for use exclusively within the values stated on the name plate
and within the technical limit values specified on the data sheets.
The following technical limit values must be observed:
• The permissible operating pressure (PS) and the permissible temperature of the medium
(TS) must not exceed the pressure/temperature values (p/T ratings).
• The maximum operating temperature must not be exceeded.
• The permitted operating temperature must not be exceeded.
• The housing protection type must be observed.
1.14 Approved media
When using media, please note:
• Media (fluids) may only be used if, based on the state of the art or the operating experience
of the user, it can be assured that chemical and physical properties of the components
coming into contact with the fluids will not be adversely affected during the operating period.
• Specifically chloride media can cause not visible corrosion damages to all media wetted
components so that fluid can lead. The suitability of these materials for each application by
the operator to examine.
• Media (fluids) with unknown properties or abrasive media may only be used if the operator
can perform regular and suitable tests to ensure the safe condition of the meter.
• Observe the information on the name plate.
The meter tube, solid bodies (FV4000-VR4, FV4000-VT4 Vortex flowmeters only), inlet and
outlet pipes (FS4000-SR4, FS4000-ST4 Swirl flowmeters only), sensor and gasket come into
contact with the measured medium.
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