DANIEL

LIQUID TURBINE METER

PRODUCT GUIDE
Series 1200

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JANUARY 2022
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A range of available options

Figure 1: Daniel 1200 Liquid Turbine Flow Meter

• D
 N25 to DN100 (1-in. to 4-in.) line sizes
• S
 tainless or carbon steel meter body
• N
 ACE MR0175-compliant construction
• S
 ingle or dual LME in stainless steel

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SERIES 1200 LIQUID TURBINE FLOW METER

Durability for sustained performance
Achieving highly accurate volumetric flow measurement of liquid hydrocarbons requires technology that ensures linearity and
repeatability. Load rack and marketing terminal operators worldwide rely on the Daniel Series 1200 Liquid Turbine Meter for
reliable measurement during custody transfer and batch or in-line blending operations. Designed for demanding applications,
the field-proven meter now features potted electronics along with rugged internals to provide steady, long-term performance.

The meter’s simple configuration and self-cleaning flow- through bearing design enable higher flow rates and an extended
flow range, particularly on light hydrocarbons and light crude products. In addition, all DN40 (1.5-in.) meters and larger can
be equipped with an optional integral flow conditioning plate that often eliminates the need for traditional flow conditioning
methods. The plate allows for vertical installation when space is at a premium. An expanding hanger suspension system and
positive rotor centering further ensure the meter is equally effective in a vertical orientation.
Another key advantage is the meter’s local mounted enclosure (LME) that can be configured with one or two pickoff coils and
a standard dual-channel preamplifier. The combination of these components ensures total pulse integrity, virtually eliminating
the potential for missing or double-counted pulses.

API compliant
The Series 1200 Liquid Turbine Flow Meter is specifically designed for pipeline operation and for use within the guidelines of
the API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS), Chapter 5.3 (Measurement of Liquid Hydrocarbons by Turbine
Meter) and the calibration procedures of MPMS, Chapter 4 (Proving Systems).

Typical applications
• R
 efined product loading/unloading
• B
 atch/in-line blending operations

Features and benefits

• P
 ulse output linear with flow rate and 10:1 rangeability (turndown) ensure custody transfer and fiscal
measurement accuracy
• H
 igh-frequency pulse resolution enables measurement of minute increments of flow rate for greater accountability
• S
 tainless steel internal assembly ensures maximum volume throughput and minimum pressure drop
• S
 tainless steel ball or tungsten journal carbide bearings guarantee durability and longevity with minimal
maintenance required
• L
 ocal mounted enclosure (LME) configured with one or two pickoffs and a standard dual-channel preamplifier for
total pulse integrity
• E
 lectronics designed for easy access to pickoffs and preamplifier to simplify service
• L
 ME aluminum or stainless steel (optional) housing is explosion and weather proof for safe operation within
refineries and harsh environments

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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The standard performance parameters and materials of construction are noted. Additional product and material offerings may
be available depending on the application. Please consult with a Daniel product specialist to confirm.

Process parameters
Table 1: Process temperature range
Carbon steel 304/316 Stainless
Standard -29°C to +60°C (-20°F to +140°F) -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)

Table 2: Linearity
Size
Standard linearity Premium linearity Repeatibility(1)
DN Inches
25 to 50 1 to 2 ±0.25% ±0.15% ±0.02%

80 to 100 3 to 4 ±0.15% N/A ±0.02%

(1) 
The repeatability of Turbine Meters can only be demonstrated under specific calibration conditions which involve the
uncertaintity of the laboratory. For specific details, contact your Daniel local representative.

Table 3: Flange Pressure Ratings (Metric Units)

Pressure rating, barg @ 38°C
PN
Carbon steel 304/316 Stainless
20 19.7 19.0
50 51.0 49.6

Table 4: Flange Pressure Ratings (US Customary Units)

Pressure rating, psig @ 100°F
ANSI
Carbon steel 304/316 Stainless
150 285 275
300 740 720

Safety and compliance

Electrical
• U
 L / cUL Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C and D
• A
 TEX: Ex d IIC T6 Gb
• IECEx: Ex d IIC T6 Gb
• INMETRO: BR- Ex d IIC T6 Gb

Environmental
• A
 luminum: NEMA 4 (IEC IP66)
• S
 tainless steel: NEMA 4X (IEC IP66)

Metrology
• N
 Mi TC7573, revision 3
• N
 TEP, CC: 90-118
• M
 easurement Canada, AV-2264

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ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Preamplifiers
The local mounted enclosure (LME) on the Daniel Series 1200 Liquid Turbine Meter contains a standard dual-channel
preamplifier and two inductive pickoff coils. These coils have the sensitivity to provide accurate detection of rotor travel and
have output with electrical characteristics of high impedance and low voltage. Noise-free transmission of the flow signals
requires the opposite: low impedance and high voltage. This is the function of the signal preamplifier. Located within 5 meters
(16.4 feet) of the pickoff coil, turbine meter preamplifiers shape, and condition the pickoff output signal, rendering it suitable
for transmission over distances of up to 914 meters (3,000 feet).

Standard Models
The Model 2818 Dual Channel Preamplifier is the standard Daniel offering for the Series 1200 meter. The signals from two
inductive pickoff coils, positioned 90° electrically out of phase, are strengthened and conditioned by a single preamplifier. Fully
potted in Delrin® resin, the Model 2818 preamplifier has three possible outputs: powered pulse, variable voltage, and open
collector.

Electrical performance
Pickoff specifications
• Type: 2-wire reluctance
• R
 esistance: 600 to 900 ohms
• Inductance: 250mH max
• O
 utput: Sinusoidal 40mV p-p minimum @minimum flow with preamplifier load
• O
 ptional: 2 pickoff coils (single or dual LME) or 4 pickoff coils (dual LME required)

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Standard Preamplifier

MODEL # 2818
Daniel Part # 1-504-05-550
INPUTS
# of Inputs (Pickoffs): 1 or 2
Supply Voltage: 10 to 30 Vdc
Sensor Type: Reluctance
Signal: Sine Wave
Current: 10 to 30 Vdc @ 40 mAp-p
Preamplifier Sensitivity: 40 mVpp
Frequency Response: 0 to 5 kHz
OUTPUTS (POWERED PULSE)
Type: Square wave
Frequency Range: ≤ 0 to 5 kHz
Amplitude: 0 to 5V
Impedance: 1000 Ohm, 20 mA max
Delrin housing
Construction
Solid epoxy encapsulation
-40°F to +85°F
Temperature Range
(-40°C to +185°C)
CUSTOMER CONNECTION
Terminal Block 1 (TB1): (1) +10 to 30 VDC
(2) Common
(3) Common
(4) Channel A Output
(5) Channel B Output
(6) TTL Out A
(7) TTL Out B
PICKOFFS
(1) White
Channel A (TB2):
(2) Red
(1) White
Channel B (TB3):
(2) Red

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STANDARD FLOW RANGES

The flow rate must fall within the minimum and maximum linear flow rate to meet the standard and premium linearity specifi-
cation. Table 7, Table 8 and Table 9 represent the effect of specific gravity on the linear flow range.

Table 5: Linear Flow Range

Nominal Size BBL/HR M3/HR USG/PM
Standard Flow Standard Flow Standard Flow
Range Extended Max Range Extended Max Range Extended Max
DN Inches
Flow Rate(2) Flow Rate(1) Flow Rate(1)
Min Max Min Max Min Max
25 1 8.6 86 99 1.4 14 16 6 60 69
40 1.5 19 186 214 3.0 30 34 13 130 150
50 2 31 314 361 5.0 50 58 22 220 253
80 3 93 929 1,068 15 148 170 65 650 748
100 4 143 1,429 1,785 23 227 284 100 1,000 1,250

(1) 
Extended maximum flow range with 20% duty cycle not to exceed 2 hours per day.

Table 6: Nominal K-Factor

Nominal Size K-Factor(1)
DN Inches Pulses/BBL Pulses/M3 Pulses/USG
25 1 33,600 211,338 800
40 1.5 16,800 105,669 400
50 2 7,560 47,551 180
80 3 2,184 13,737 52
100 4 966 6,076 23

(1) 
K-Factors for individual rotors vary. An acceptable rotor can be nominal ±15%.

Table 7: Flow range adjustments for specific gravity = 0.7 to 1 (blade type internals only)
Nominal Size Minimum Linear Flow Rate Maximum Linear Flow Rate
DN Inches BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM
25 1 8.6 1.4 6.0 86 14 60
40 1.5 19 3.0 13 186 30 130
50 2 31 5.0 22 314 50 220
80 3 93 15 65 929 148 650
100 4 143 23 100 1,429 227 1,000

Table 8: Flow range adjustments for specific gravity = 0.6 (blade type internals only)
Nominal Size Minimum Linear Flow Rate Maximum Linear Flow Rate
DN Inches BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM
25 1 14 2.3 10 99 16 69
40 1.5 31 5.0 22 214 34 150
50 2 53 8.4 37 361 58 253
80 3 156 25 109 1,071 170 750
100 4 239 38 167 1,786 284 1,250

Table 9: Flow range adjustments for specific gravity = 0.5 (blade type internals only)
Nominal Size Minimum Linear Flow Rate Maximum Linear Flow Rate
DN Inches BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM BBL/HR M3/HR USGPM
25 1 20 3.2 14 99 16 69
40 1.5 44 7.0 31 214 34 150
50 2 74 12 52 361 58 253
80 3 219 35 153 1,071 170 750
100 4 336 53 235 1,786 284 1,250

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Pressure drop
The pressure drop characteristics on water for the Series 1200 Liquid Turbine Meter by line size.

Figure 2: Pressure Drop Chart

Table 10: Series 1200 pressure drop (metric units)

No conditioner Integral flow conditioner
Flow Range DN25 DN40 DN50 DN80 DN100
M3/H mBar M3/H mBar M3/H mBar M3/H mBar M3/H mBar
Standard flow Minimum 1.36 7.7 2.95 9.4 5 9.5 14.8 11.0 22.7 6.6
range Maximum 13.6 765 29.5 938 50 952 148 1,096 227 655
Extended
16 11,007 34 1,248 58 1,255 170 1,462 284 1,020
maximum

Table 11: Series 1200 pressure drop (US customary units)

No conditioner Integral flow conditioner
Flow Range 1-in. 1.5-in. 2-in. 3-in. 4-in.
GPM dP GPM dP GPM dP GPM dP GPM dP
Standard flow Minimum 6 0.111 13 0.136 22 0.138 65 0.159 100 0.095
range Maximum 60 11.1 130 13.6 220 13.8 650 15.9 1,000 9.5
Extended
69 14.6 150 18.1 253 18.2 750 21.2 1,250 14.8
maximum

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PRODUCT DIAGRAMS
Local Mounted Enclosure (LME)
Figure 3: Local Mounted Enclosure (LME) with Standard Dual-Channel Preamplifier

A. Dual-channel preamplifier

B. Socket head screws

C. Grounding cap

D. Plug pipe hex socket

E. O-ring

F. Mounting bracket

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Internal with stainless steel bearing

Figure 4: Internal Assembly for a Nominal Pipe Size DN80 to DN100 (3-in to 4-in) Liquid Turbine Meter

A. Flow conditioning plate

B. Fins

C. Diffuser

D. Stainless steel ball bearing

E. Roll pin

F. Shaft

G. Rotor assembly

H. Retaining rings

Internals with tungsten carbide bearings

Figure 5: Internal Assembly for a Nominal Pipe Size DN80 to DN100 (3-in to 4-in) Liquid Turbine Meter

A. Flow conditioning plate

B. Fins

C. Diffuser

D. Rotor assembly

E. Thrust washers

F. Cotter pin

G. Outlet diffuser cap

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MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Table 12: Meter with stainless steel bearings (DN25 to dn100/1-in. to 4-in.)
Description Standard NACE MR0175:2003 Compliant
Meter body and flanges
DN25 to DN40 (1-in. to 1.5-in.) 304SS Only 304SS Only
DN50 to DN100 (2-in. to 4-in.) Carbon steel or 304SS Carbon steel or 304SS
Local Mounted Enclosure (LME) Aluminum/316SS Aluminum/316SS
Rotor hub/rotor blades
DN25 to DN40 (1-in. to 1.5-in.) 17-4PH 430SS
DN50 to DN100 (2-in. to 4-in.) Aluminum 6061-T6/430SS Aluminum 6061-T6/430SS
Retaining ring
DN25 to DN40 (1-in. to 1.5-in.) 302SS 302SS
DN50 to DN100 (2-in. to 4-in.) N/A N/A
Bearing spacer
DN25 to DN50 (1-in. to 2-in.) 302SS 302SS
DN80 to DN100 (3-in to 4-in) N/A N/A
Shaft
DN25 (1-in.) 303SS 303SS
DN40 to DN50 (1.5-in. to 2-in.) 304SS 304SS
DN80 (3-in.) Aluminum 6061-T6 Aluminum 6061-T6
DN100 (4-in.) Aluminum 2011-T3 Aluminum 2011-T3
Bearing Set Stainless steel Stainless steel
Suspension Blade
DN25 (1-in.) 304SS 304SS
DN40 to100 (1.5-in. to 4-in.) Aluminum 2024-T3 Aluminum 2024-T3
Suspension diffuser
DN25 (1-in.) 316SS 316SS
DN40 to DN100 (1.5-in. to 4-in.) Aluminum 6061-T6 Aluminum 6061-T6
Downstream cone
DN25 (1-in.) N/A N/A
DN40 to DN100 (1.5-in. to 4-in.) 303SS 303SS
Sleeve
DN25 (1-in.) 304SS 304SS
DN40 to DN100 (1.5-in. to 4-in.) N/A N/A
Flow conditioning plate
DN25 (1-in) N/A N/A
DN40 to DN50 (1.5-in to 2-in) Delrin N/A
DN80 to DN100 (3-in to 4-in) Delrin/Aluminum Aluminum

Materials of construction - continued on the next page

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Materials of construction - continued from the previous page

Table 13: Meter with tungsten carbide bearings (DN 80 to 100/3-in. to 4-in.)
Meter body and flanges Carbon steel or 304SS Carbon steel or 304SS
Local Mounted Enclosure (LME) 316SS 316SS
Rotor hub/rotor blades Aluminum 6061-T6/430SS Aluminum 6061-T6/430SS
Shaft 303SS 303SS
Bearing set Tungsten carbide Tungsten carbide
Suspension blade Aluminum 2024-T3 Aluminum 2024-T3
Suspension diffuser Aluminum 6061-T6 Aluminum 6061-T6
Diffuser washer Aluminum 6061-T6 Aluminum 6061-T6
Flow conditioning plate Delrin/Aluminum Aluminum

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WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

A. See Table 14
B. See Table 14
C. See Table 14
D. See Table 14
E. See Table 14
F. See Table 14
G. 5-in. (127.0 mm) minimum distance requirements for service
H. Upstream spool (optional)
I. Downstream spool (optional

Table 14: Dimensional Data for Daniel Series 1200 Liquid Turbine Flow Meter and Flow Straightening Sections
Nominal size A B C D E F
DN Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches
25 1 203 8 102 4 259 10 508 20 127 5 841 33
40 1.5 229 9 114 4.5 269 11 191 8 191 8 613 24
50 2 229 9 114 4.5 269 11 254 10 254 10 740 29
80 3 254 10 127 5 279 11 381 15 381 15 1,022 40
100 4 305 12 152 6 297 12 508 20 508 20 1,324 52

Table 15: Shipping Weight – W

 eight based on Turbine Meter only. For single Stainless Steel LME add 3.75 kg (8.3 lb.).
For double LME's, add 7.5 kg (16.6 lb.).
Nominal size ANSI 150 ANSI 300
DN Inches kg lbs kg lbs
25 1 10.5 23 10.5 23
40 1.5 11.8 26 14.6 32
50 2 13.7 30 17.5 32
80 3 19.1 42 23.2 51
100 4 25.9 57 33.6 74

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ORDERING INFORMATION
Device
Code Device
TM12 Series 1200 Turbine Flow Meter

Line size/Standard flow range

Code Case option
01 1-in (DN25) / 7-70 GPM, 10-100 BHP, 1.6-16 M3/H
15 2-in. (DN50)/30-300 GPM, 43-429 BHP, 6.8-68 M3/H
02 2-in. (DN50)/30-300 GPM, 43-429 BHP, 6.8-68 M3/H
25 2.5-in (DN65) / 40-400GPM, 57-571 BHP, 9.1-91M3/H
03 3-in (DN80) / 70-700 GPM, 100-1000 BHP, 15.9-159 M3/H
04 4-in (DN100) / 130-1295 GPM, 185-1850 BHP, 29.4-294 M3/H

Pressure rating
Code Description
01 ANSI 150 / 285 PSI MWP, RF Flange / 1-in (DN25) to 24-in (DN600)
03 ANSI 300 / 740 PSI MWP, RF Flange / 1-in (DN25) to 24-in (DN600)
16 PN 16 / 16 BAR MWP, RF Flange / DN25 (1-in) to DN600 (24-in)
25 PN 25 / 25 BAR MWP / DN25 (1-in) to DN600 (24-in)
40 PN 40 / 40 BAR MWP / DN25 (1-in) to DN600 (24-in)

Flange type
Code Description
A RF Slip On (125-250 AARH)

NACE
Code Case option
A No
B Yes

Body and flange material

Code Description
F1 Carbon steel
F2 304 Stainless steel

Meter internal materials

Code Case option
1 304 Stainless steel
2 Aluminum

Bearing
Code Case option
1 Ball bearing
2 Tungsten carbide bearing

Rotor type
Code Case option
1 Standard rotor
2 PTFE coated rotor

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Enclosure material
Code Case option
B 316 Stainless steel

Meter output
Code Case option
1 1 Pick-Off with 1 Dual Channel Preamp Model 2818
2 2 Pick-Offs with 1 Dual Channel Preamp Model 2818

Tagging format (nameplate)

Code Description
1 Inch / ANSI / US Customary
2 Inch / ANSI / Metric
3 DN / PN / US Customary
4 DN / PN / Metric

Approvals
Code Certification
A CCA/UL/CU
B CE (includes ATEX, PED, or SEP, and EMC), IECEx)
C INMETRO

Meter linearity
Code Description
C Standard (± 0.25% 1-in. -2-in., +/- 0.15% 3-in.- 4-in.)
D Premium (+/- 0.15% 1-in. -2-in.)

Display mount
Code Case option
A None
C External

Display
Code Case option
A None
B Electronic Display (4-20 Loop)
C Electronic Display (MODBUS - 24vDC)

Flow direction
Code Description
A Horizontal, no flow conditioning plate
B Vertical, no flow conditioning plate
C Horizontal, flow conditioning plate
D Vertical, no flow conditioning plate
F Horizontal, aluminum flow conditioning plate
G Vertical, aluminum flow conditioning plate
Metrology approval
Code Description
1 Unspecified
2 NTEP, CC: 90-118, For 1.5-in. meter: 6 - 130 GPM
3 Measurement Canada, AV-2264, 5:1 turndown for diesel fuel and stove oil

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