The CoriolisMaster FCH100 is ABB's compact hygienic Coriolis flowmeter series for system integration. The current series consists of FCH130 and FCH150.
The sensor provides multivariable measurement of mass flow, density and temperature in one device. The compact meter does not require conventional upstream or downstream straight pipe sections, allowing installation in tight spaces.
The FCH100 is designed for hygienic applications with EHEDG certification and polished wetted materials. ABB also specifies low pressure drop, high flow capacity and high-speed RS485 Modbus communication with two digital outputs.
Key Features
• Hygienic Coriolis mass flow measurement
• EHEDG-certified hygienic design
• Polished 316L wetted materials
• Measurement of mass flow, density and temperature
• Compact design for system integration
• No conventional upstream or downstream straight-pipe requirements
• Low pressure drop for reduced pumping requirements
• High-speed RS485 Modbus communication
• Two digital outputs for pulse, frequency or contact functions
• Aluminum housing or all-stainless-steel housing options
• DTM-based diagnostic and operating functions
• Designed for filling applications requiring fast measurement
• ATEX and cFMus hazardous-area approvals depending on configuration
Model Options
FCH130
The FCH130 is the standard model within the FCH100 series. It provides multivariable measurement of mass flow, volume flow, density and temperature.
For liquid measurement, ABB specifies mass and volume accuracy options of 0.4% or 0.25% of reading, with density accuracy of 10 g/l. The specified medium temperature range is -50 to 160 °C.
FCH150
The FCH150 adds advanced software functions for applications requiring concentration calculations and filling control.
Depending on configuration, FCH150 provides:
• DensiMass for high-accuracy concentration measurement
• Watercut calculation
• Net-oil calculation
• Net-mass and net-volume measurement
• FillMass filling software
• Integrated pre-counter
• Overfill and underfill correction
• Contact output for valve control
Measuring Range
Nominal SizeMeasuring RangeDN25 / 1 in.0–35,000 kg/hDN50 / 2 in.0–90,000 kg/hDN80 / 3 in.0–250,000 kg/h
Actual measuring performance depends on the selected model, process conditions and configuration.
Suitable Applications
Food and Beverage Processing
The hygienic construction and EHEDG-certified cleanability make the FCH100 suitable for sanitary process environments where cleanability and wetted-material quality are important.
Filling Applications
The FCH100 is designed for high-speed measurement in filling systems. FCH150 adds FillMass software with pre-counter and overfill/underfill correction functions.
Dosing and Batch Processes
The Coriolis measurement principle provides direct mass-flow measurement, while FCH150 provides additional functions for filling and batch-oriented applications.
Hygienic Process Systems
Polished 316L wetted materials and EHEDG certification support applications where hygienic design is an important equipment-selection requirement.
Compact System Integration
The compact construction and absence of conventional straight-pipe requirements make the FCH100 suitable for packaged equipment and installations with limited space.
Selection Notes
1. Choose FCH130 or FCH150 based on the required functions.
FCH130 is suitable for standard mass, volume, density and temperature measurement. FCH150 should be considered when concentration, watercut, net-oil or filling functions are required.
2. Select the nominal size according to the actual process flow rate.
The FCH100 is available in DN25, DN50 and DN80 versions. The appropriate size should be selected according to the actual operating flow range rather than simply matching the existing pipe size.
3. Confirm hygienic requirements.
The FCH100 is specifically designed as a hygienic series with EHEDG certification and polished wetted materials. If the application has additional sanitary standards or connection requirements, these should be confirmed during quotation.
4. Confirm the process medium and temperature.
The FCH130 is specified for medium temperatures from -50 to 160 °C, while FCH150 is specified from -50 to 205 °C. The applicable range depends on the selected model and configuration.
5. Confirm hazardous-area requirements.
ATEX and cFMus approvals are available for applicable configurations. The exact certification should be checked against the installation area and selected device configuration.
FAQ
What is the ABB FCH100?
The FCH100 is ABB's compact hygienic Coriolis mass flowmeter series. The current series includes the FCH130 and FCH150.
What does the FCH100 measure?
The FCH100 measures mass flow, density and temperature. Volume flow can also be provided depending on the selected model and configuration.
What is the difference between FCH130 and FCH150?
FCH130 provides the standard measurement functions. FCH150 adds DensiMass and FillMass software functions for concentration, watercut, net-oil and filling applications.
Is the FCH100 suitable for hygienic applications?
Yes. ABB specifies the FCH100 as a hygienic system-integration flowmeter with EHEDG certification and polished wetted materials.
Does the FCH100 require straight pipe sections?
ABB states that the compact FCH100 can be installed without conventional upstream and downstream piping requirements. Actual installation should still follow the applicable ABB installation documentation and process conditions.
What sizes are available?
The current ABB specifications list DN25, DN50 and DN80 versions, with measuring ranges up to 250,000 kg/h depending on size.
What wetted material is used?
ABB specifies 1.4404 / 1.4435 stainless steel, corresponding to 316L, for the wetted materials.
Is the FCH100 available for hazardous areas?
Applicable configurations have ATEX and cFMus hazardous-area approvals. The exact certification depends on the selected configuration.
