Contrec 515 Ideal Gas Flow Computer (GC04)

The Contrec 515 GC04 measures the volume, corrected volume, and mass of gases using a single or stacked differential pressure meter, orifice plate, nozzle, venturi tube, or V-Cone, along with temperature and pressure inputs.

It calculates flow using DP equations compliant with ISO 5167 or V-Cone specifications, and takes the flowmeter’s own calibration conditions and thermal expansion into account, so the reading stays accurate as line conditions change.

For gas properties, it lets you pick the equation of state that fits your gas, Ideal Gas, Redlich-Kwong, Soave-Redlich-Kwong, or Peng-Robinson, and uses this to work out compressibility and actual gas quantity for the vapour phase. Picking the right one matters, since a simple Ideal Gas assumption can be inaccurate for gases at higher pressure.

Before we quote this, we would normally check your DP element type and calibrated span, the gas composition, and your line pressure and temperature range.

Hope this helps.

FunctionIdeal Gas Flow Computer, DP Meter (ISO/Cone); measures volume, corrected volume, and mass of gases using single or stacked differential pressure meters (orifice plates, nozzles, venturi tubes, V-Cones) per ISO 5167 or V-Cone specifications, plus temperature and pressure inputs; adjusts for thermal expansion and flowmeter calibration conditions; gas properties calculated using selectable equations of state (Ideal Gas, Redlich-Kwong, Soave-Redlich-Kwong, Peng-Robinson) for vapour-phase gases
DisplayBacklit LCD, 7-digit numeric (15.5mm) and 11-character alphanumeric (6mm) display, 0.3 second update rate
InputsSingle or stacked DP analogue input (4-20mA/0-5V/1-5V) for ISO 5167/V-Cone flow calculation; RTD PT100/PT500 (-200 to 350°C) temperature and pressure inputs; up to 4 analogue channels with 20-point non-linear correction
Accuracy0.05% full scale at 20°C; 0.1% typical across full temperature range; RTD 0.1°C typical
Outputs2 x isolated pulse (200mA/30Vdc) or 4-20mA outputs (0.05% accuracy); 2 standard relay outputs (3A max) for alarms, 2 additional optional
Power100-240Vac (50-60Hz) or 12-28V DC, up to 10W; front-panel adjustable 8-24V DC transducer supply
EnclosureIP65 (NEMA 4X) panel mount; conformal coating option extends temperature range
Operating Temperature+5 to +40°C standard; -20 to +60°C with conformal coating
Dimensions147 x 74 x 170mm (W x H x D); panel cut-out 139 x 67mm
CommunicationCOM-1 RS232, COM-2 RS485 or Ethernet (optional); ASCII, Modbus RTU/TCP-IP, and Printer protocols, 2400-19200 baud

Download Contrec 515 Ideal Gas Flow Computer (GC04) information here

Datasheet: 515-GC04-AP

Manual: 515-GC04-OM

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