IFC 100 Signal Converter

For Electromagnetic flowmeters

• Simple and easy to install and start up
• Increased diagnostic features
• Highest possible measurement accuracy
Product Features
The IFC 100 signal converter is designed to measure the flow velocity, conductivity, volume and mass flow of
electrically conductive liquid media.

IFC 100 signal converter can be combined with any KROHNE flow sensor, making it very widely used. Available in
compact version, in which the signal converter is connected to the flow sensor, at 0° and 45° version. If the
measuring point is difficult to access or the ambient conditions prevent the use of the compact version, the signal
converter is available in a remote wall-mounted housing.

(Signal converter in wall-mounted housing) (Compact designs with 45° and 0° versions)

1. Large back lit graphic display with 4 push buttons to operate the signal converter.
2. Supply voltage: 85…250 VAC, 24 VDC or 24 VDC/AC (4 wire).

Highlights
• Simple installation and start-up
• Available inputs and outputs: Current output (incl. HART®), pulse/frequency output, status output
and control input
• Large back lit graphic display with intuitive operation
• A variety of operating languages integrated as standard
• Maintenance free
• Excellent price to performance ratio
• Extremely quick signal conversion
• Housing in aluminum with a polyester top coat or in SS316L optionally

Applications and Industries

• Suitable for diverse flow measuring applications from clear liquids to slurries
• Media with solid content and aggressive chemicals
• Water & Wastewater
• Water treatment and distribution network
• Agriculture
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Machinery
• Power plants
• Oil and Gas etc

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Signal converter / Flow sensor combinations
Flow sensor Signal converter
Compact (0° / 45°) version Remote version
IFS 4000 IFM 4100C IFS 4000 + IFC 100W
Aquaflux Aquaflux 100C Aquaflux + IFC 100W
Optiflux 2000 Optiflux 2100C Optiflux 2100W
Optiflux 4000 Optiflux 4100C Optiflux 4100W
Optiflux 5000 Optiflux 5100C Optiflux 5100W
Optiflux 6000 Optiflux 6100C Optiflux 6100W
Ecomag Ecomag 100C Ecomag + IFC 100W
Aquamag Aquamag 100C Aquamag + IFC 100W

Measuring Principle – Faraday’s law

An electrically conductive fluid flows inside an electrically insulated pipe through a magnetic field. This magnetic
field is generated by a current, flowing through a pair of field coils. Inside of the fluid, a voltage U is generated:

U = V * K* B * D

Where
V = Mean flow velocity
K = Meter constant / correction factor for geometry
B = Magnetic field strength
D = Inner diameter of flowmeter

The signal voltage U is picked up by electrodes and is directly proportional to the mean flow velocity V and thus the
flow rate Q. The generated signal voltage is very low.
Signal converter is used to amplify this signal voltage, filter it (separate from noise) and convert it into signals for
totalising, recording and output processing.

1. Voltage (Induced voltage is directly proportional

to flow velocity)
2. Electrodes
3. Magnetic field
4. Field coils

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Technical Data

Measuring System
Measuring principle Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction
Application range Continuous measurement of instantaneous and totalized flow,
velocity, mass flow (at constant density), conductivity and coil
temperature

Design
Measuring sensor
IFS 4000 DN 10 … DN 600 / 3/8” … 24”
Aquaflux DN 50 … DN 1200 / 3/8” … 48”
Optiflux 2000 DN 25 … DN 1200 / 1” … 48”
Optiflux 4000 DN 2.5 … DN 1200 / 1/10” … 48”
Optiflux 5000 DN 2.5 … DN 300 / 1/10” … 12”
Optiflux 6000 DN 2.5 … DN 150 / 1/0” … 6”
Ecomag DN 25 … DN 150 / 1” … 6”
Aquamag DN 50 … DN 150 / 2” … 6”
Signal converter
Compact version (C) IFC 100C (0° and 45° version )
Remote version (W) IFC 100W
Version Standard: Non-Ex, Optional: Ex-version
Outputs
Current 0 / 4 … 20mA, HART® (active / passive), HART®version : V5
Pulse 10 kHz (active / passive)
Status output
Passive Adjustable as automatic measuring range conversion, display of
flow direction, counter overflow, error, switching point or empty
pipe detection
Uext ≤ 32 VDC, I ≤ 100 mA
Open: I ≤ 0.05 mA at Uext = 32 VDC
Closed: U0, max = 0.2 V at I ≤ 10 mA
U0, max = 2 V at I ≤ 100 mA
Optional output
Relay 2nos
Rating 230VAC, 5A / 24VDC, 5A
Counters 2 internal counters with a max. of 8 digit counter places
(e.g. for counting volume and/or mass units)
Verification Integrated verification, diagnostics functions: Empty pipe detection,
Coil temperature, Stabilisation
PROFIBUS DP
Description Galvanically isolated acc. to IEC 61158-2
PA profile versions: class B. V3. 02
Automatic data transmission rate recognition (max. 1.5 Mbaud)
Bus address adjustable via local display at the measuring device
Function blocks 5 x analogue input, 3 x totaliser
Output data Volume flow, mass flow, volume counter 1+2, mass counter,
velocity, coil temperature, conductivity

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PROFIBUS PA
Description Galvanically isolated acc. to IEC 61158-2
PA profile versions: class B. V3. 02
Current consumption: 10.5 mA
Permissible bus voltage: 9...32 VDC; in Ex application: 9...24 VDC
Bus interface with integrated reverse polarity protection
Typical error current FDE (Fault Disconnection Electronic): 6 mA
Bus address adjustable via local display at the measuring device
Function blocks 5 x analogue input, 3 x totaliser
Output data Volume flow, mass flow, volume counter 1+2, mass counter,
velocity, coil temperature, conductivity
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Description Galvanically isolated acc. to IEC 61158-2
Current consumption: 10.5 mA
Permissible bus voltage: 9...32 VDC; in Ex application: 9...24 VDC
Bus interface with integrated reverse polarity protection
Link Master function (LM) supported
Tested with Interoperble test Kit (ITK) version 5.2
Function blocks 3 x analogue input, 2 x integrator, 1 X PID
Output data Volume flow, mass flow, velocity, coil temperature, conductivity,
electronics temperature
Modbus
Description Modbus RTU, Master/Slave, RS485
Address range 1...247
Broadcast Supported with function code 16
Supported Baud rate 1200, 2400, 3600, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud
Display and User interface
Graphic display LC Display, backlit white, Size: 128 x 64 pixel
Units Metric, British and US units selectable as required from lists for
volume / mass flow and counting, flow velocity, electrical
conductivity, temperature
Programming 4 push buttons for operator control of the signal converter
Remote programming PACTware® (incl. Device Type Manager (DTM))
HART® through Hand Held Communicator
Measuring Accuracy
Measuring error ±0.3% of the measured value + 1mm/s
Optional ±0.2% of the measured value + 1mm/s
Repeatability ±0.1%
Calibration media Water
Operating conditions
Temperature
Process temperature Refer to technical data for the measuring sensor.
Ambient temperature -40…+65°C / -40…+149°F
Storage temperature -40…+70°C / -40…+158°F
Chemical properties
Electrical conductivity ≥ 5 µS/cm
Solid content (volume) ≤
70% by volume
Gas content (volume) ≤ 3% by volume

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 Materials
Signal converter housing Aluminum with a polyester topcoat
Option: Stainless steel 1.4404 / AISI SS316L
Electrical connection
Universal power supply 100…230 VAC (-15% / +10%), 50/60 Hz
Power supply 24 VDC (-55% / +30%)
24 VAC/DC (AC: -15% / +10%; DC: -25% / +30%)
Power consumption AC: 7 VA
DC: 4 W
Cable length Maximum 600 m / 1950 ft
Cable entry Standard: M20 x 1.5 (8...12 mm)
Option: ½" NPT, PF ½
Error Identification Without HART®: 20 … 22mA
With HART®: 3.0 … 22mA
Low flow cut-off
Function Switching point and hysteresis separately adjustable for each
output, counter and the display
Switching point Set in increments of 0.1.
0…20% (current output, frequency output) or 0...±9.999 m/s
(pulse output)
Hysteresis Set in increments of 0.1.
0…5% (current output, frequency output) or 0…5 m/s (pulse output)
Time Constant 0 … 100s
Settings Set in increments of 0.1
0…100 s
Approvals and Certifications
Protection category to IP 66 / 67 (eq. to NEMA 4X/6)
IEC 529 / EN 60529
CE The device fulfils the statutory requirements of the EC directives.
Hazardous area ATEX II 2 G Ex e [ia] mb IIC T4 and CCOE
Shock and vibration resistance IEC 68-2-27, IEC 68-2-64
NAMUR NE21, NE43, NE53
Electromagnetic 2004 / 108 / EC in conjunction with EN 61326-1(A1, A2)
compatibility (EMC)

Accuracy
Flow sensor Size Accuracy
IFS 4000 DN 10 … DN 600 / 3/8” … 24” 0.3% of mv + 1mm/s
Aquaflux DN 50 … DN 1200 / 2” … 48” 0.3% of mv + 1mm/s
Optiflux 2000 DN 25 … DN 1200 / 1” … 48” 0.3% of mv + 1mm/s
Optiflux 4000 DN 10 … DN 1200 /3/8” … 48” 0.3% of mv + 1mm/s
Optiflux 4000 / 5000 / 6000 DN 2.5 … DN 6 / 1/10” … ¼” 0.5% of mv + 1mm/s
Ecomag DN 25 … DN 150 / 1” … 6” 0.5% of mv + 1mm/s
Aquamag DN 50 … DN 150 / 2” … 6” 0.5% of mv + 1mm/s

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Dimensions and weights

Wall-mounted version

Dimensions and weights in mm and kg

Dimensions (mm) Weight
a b c d e f g h i k (kg)

Wall-mounted 161 40 87.2 120 155 241 95.2 257 19.3 39.7 Std: 1.9
version Ex: 2.4

Dimensions and weights in inches and lbs

Dimensions (inches) Weight
a b c d e f g h i k (lbs)

Wall-mounted 6.34 1.57 3.43 4.72 6.10 9.50 3.75 10.12 0.76 1.56 Std: 4.2
version Ex: 5.3

Compact 00 version 1 4 x M6

Dimensions and weights in mm and kg

Dimensions (mm) Weight
a b c d e f g h (kg)
Std: 1.9
0° version 161 40 155 81.5 257 - - Ø72
Ex: 2.4
Dimensions and weights in inches and lbs
Dimensions (inches) Weight
a b c d e f g h (lbs)
Std: 4.2
0° version 6.34 1.57 6.1 3.21 10.12 - - Ø2.83
Ex: 5.3

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 Dimensions and weights
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Compact 45 version 1 4 x M6

Dimensions and weights in mm and kg

Dimensions (mm) Weight
a b c d e f g h (kg)
Std: 2.1
45° version 161 40 155 184 27.4 45° 186 Ø72
Ex: 2.6
Dimensions and weights in inches and lbs
Dimensions (inches) Weight
a b c d e f g h (lbs)
45° version 6.34 1.57 6.10 7.24 1.08 45° 7.32 Ø2.83 Std: 4.6
Ex: 5.7

Wall-mounted and compact 10º version, stainless steel housing

Dimensions and weights in mm and kg

Dimensions (mm) Weight
a b c d e f g (kg)
Wall-mounted 268 187 110 276 29 53 40 Approx. 3.5
version

Dimensions and weights in inches and lbs

Dimensions (mm) Weight
a b c d e f g (lbs)
Wall-mounted 10.55 7.36 4.33 10.87 1.14 2.09 1.57 Approx. 7.7
version
The compact 10º version is without mounting plate.
Note: The subject flow meters cannot be used as a weight or measures under the Legal Metrology Act. Specifications subject to changes without prior notice DOC#FMKRH/0417/2314/V3.R0

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