The E+H 6F5B Proline t-mass F500 is a high-performance inline thermal mass flowmeter independently developed and manufactured by Endress+Hauser, a world-leading provider of industrial measurement and automation solutions. As a core product in the Proline series, it is specifically engineered to deliver accurate, stable and reliable mass flow measurement for a wide range of gases, making it an ideal choice for various industrial process applications that demand precision and efficiency. With its advanced measuring principle, robust structural design and intelligent functional configuration, the 6F5B flowmeter effectively solves the pain points of inaccurate measurement, poor stability and high maintenance costs in traditional gas flow measurement, providing strong support for process optimization, energy conservation and emission reduction in industrial production.
1. Product Overview & Core Measuring Principle
The E+H 6F5B adopts the advanced thermal dispersion measuring principle, which realizes direct mass flow measurement without the need for additional temperature and pressure compensation devices, greatly simplifying the measurement process and reducing system configuration costs. The working principle is based on the heat transfer effect between the sensor and the measured gas: the sensor contains two temperature-sensitive elements, one of which is heated to a constant temperature higher than the medium temperature, and the other is used to detect the medium temperature. When the gas flows through the sensor, it will take away the heat of the heated element, and the heat loss is directly proportional to the mass flow rate of the gas. The flowmeter calculates the accurate mass flow rate of the gas by detecting the heat loss and converting the electrical signal, ensuring measurement accuracy even under changing process conditions.
Distinguished from ordinary thermal mass flowmeters, the 6F5B is equipped with a patented drift-free sensor with SIL 2 certification, which effectively avoids measurement deviations caused by sensor drift, ensuring long-term measurement stability and reliability. In addition, it can automatically and real-time compensate for changes in process conditions such as temperature, pressure, flow direction and gas type, further improving the adaptability and measurement accuracy of the device in complex working environments.
2. Key Technical Specifications & Performance Parameters
The E+H 6F5B boasts excellent performance indicators, covering all aspects of industrial measurement needs, with detailed parameters as follows:
- Measurement Range: The mass flow measurement range is 0.5 to 3750 kg/h (1.1 to 8250 lb/h), which can meet the measurement needs of different flow rates in industrial processes, from low flow to high flow, with wide adaptability.
- Measurement Accuracy: For gas measurement, the maximum measurement error is 1.0% of reading (10 to 100% of full scale) and 0.1% of full scale (1 to 10% of full scale), ensuring high-precision measurement even in the low flow range, which is far higher than the industry average level.
- Medium Compatibility: It is suitable for measuring utility gases, process gases and gas mixtures in small line sizes, including compressed air, natural gas, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and various mixed gases. It supports flexible and convenient programming based on 21 standard gases or freely definable gas mixtures, meeting the diverse measurement needs of different industries.
- Working Conditions: The medium temperature range is -40 °C to +180 °C (-40 °F to +356 °F), and the maximum process pressure is PN40 / Cl. 300 / 20K, which can adapt to harsh working environments such as high temperature and high pressure, and has strong environmental adaptability.
- Wetted Materials: The measuring tube and process connections are made of high-quality stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and wear resistance. Specifically, the measuring tube for DN 15 to 50 (½ to 2") is made of stainless cast steel CF3M/1.4408, and for DN 65 to 100 (2½ to 4") is made of stainless steel 1.4404 (316/316L). The sensing element is available in unidirectional (stainless steel 1.4404 or alloy C22, 2.4602) and bidirectional (stainless steel 1.4404) types, with reverse flow detection function, all made of corrosion-resistant materials to extend the service life of the device.
- Nominal Diameter: Inline version with DN 15 to DN 100 (1/2" to 4"), supporting flange and threaded connections, which can be flexibly matched with different pipeline specifications in industrial sites, facilitating installation and replacement.
- Signal Output & Communication: It supports multiple signal output options, including 4-20mA analog output, pulse output, and digital communication protocols such as Modbus RS485. The remote version is equipped with up to 4 I/Os, and supports numerous freely combinable I/Os and field buses, enabling seamless connection with industrial control systems (DCS/PLC), realizing real-time data transmission and remote monitoring. In addition, it is equipped with a backlit display with touch control and WLAN access, facilitating on-site operation and parameter setting.
- Special Functions: Equipped with Endress+Hauser's exclusive Heartbeat Technology, which enables measurement reliability and compliant verification, realizing online self-calibration and fault early warning, ensuring the device operates in a compliant and reliable state. It also has reverse flow detection and process disturbance detection functions, providing reliable monitoring for industrial processes



