ACTARIS (Itron) MTS 60 DN 50 Quantometer / Industrial Gas Meter (16 bar, 60 m³/h, ATEX, -20°C to +50°C TS)

ACTARIS (Itron) MTS 60 DN 50 Quantometer / Industrial Gas Meter (16 bar, 60 m³/h, ATEX, -20°C to +50°C TS)

The ACTARIS MTS 60 DN 50 Quantometer is a turbine gas meter designed for accurate measurement of natural gas and other non-corrosive gases in industrial applications. Manufactured by ACTARIS (now part of Itron) from their Karlsruhe, Germany facility (D-76161), the Quantometer series is known for its reliability in various flow conditions.

This specific model, MTS 60 DN 50, indicates a maximum flow rate capacity (Qmax) of 60 m³/h and a minimum flow rate (Q min) of 6 m³/h. It is built to withstand a maximum operating pressure (Pmax) of 16 bar. An additional label specifies the pressure ratings: PS (Permissible Stress) equals Pmax (16 bar), and PT (Proof Test pressure) is 1.5 times PS, meaning it is tested to 24 bar.

The meter features a mechanical roller counter that displays the accumulated gas volume in cubic meters (m³), with a visible reading of, for example, 000024.5 m³ on this unit. It also provides pulse outputs for remote monitoring and integration into supervisory systems: a low-frequency pulse output (BF1/2) where 1 pulse equals 0.1 m³, and a high-frequency pulse output (HF) where 1 pulse equals 1 dm³ (0.001 m³).

A key feature of this quantometer is its certification for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It holds ATEX certification (L.C.I.E. 02 ATEX 6255X) with the marking II 1/2 G EEx ia IIC T5. This indicates it is suitable for installation in Zone 1 (category 2G) hazardous gas areas and can be used in Zone 0 (category 1G) when installed with intrinsically safe barriers ('ia' protection method). It is rated for gas group IIC and temperature class T5. The maximum ambient temperature is Ta = +60°C. An additional label indicates a temperature range (TS) of -20°C to +50°C, which likely refers to the service or storage temperature range for the meter or its electronic components.

The meter carries the CE marking (CE 0036 0123), indicating compliance with European directives. 

The ACTARIS MTS 60 DN 50 Quantometer provides accurate and certified gas volume measurement for technical applications in industrial hazardous environments.

Key Features:

• Brand: ACTARIS (now Itron)
• Model / MPN: MTS 60 DN 50
• Type: Turbine Gas Meter / Quantometer
• Nominal Diameter: DN 50
• Flow Rates: Qmax 60 m³/h, Q min 6 m³/h
• Max Operating Pressure (Pmax/PS): 16 bar
• Proof Test Pressure (PT): 1.5 x PS (24 bar)
• Counter: Mechanical roller counter (m³)
• Pulse Outputs: Low Frequency (1p=0.1m³), High Frequency (1p=1dm³)
• ATEX Certification: L.C.I.E. 02 ATEX 6255X, II 1/2 G EEx ia IIC T5
• Hazardous Area Suitability: Zone 1/2 (Zone 0 with barriers)
• Temperature Class: T5
• Max Ambient Temperature (Ta): +60°C
• Temperature Range (TS): -20°C to +50°C
• CE Marking: CE 0036 0123