Rotary Meter Delta®

< Excellent metrological stability Delta meters are volumetric meters. The flow of gas moves the pistons and each rotation
attested by customers over the traps and transfers a specific volume of gas.
years The movement is mechanically transmitted to the totaliser through the magnetic coupling.
< No influence of installation
conditions nor stop-and-go flow rate
on the metrology
< Large rangeability approved by the Description Applications
DRIRE, NMI, PTB and various other A Delta meter is made of 5 main parts: Delta meters are designed to measure
official bodies. < A measuring chamber that is limited natural gas and various filtered, and
< MID approved by the body and the 2 base plates (1) non-corrosive gases. They are used when
< 2 pistons, which are synchronised very accurate measurement is required,
< Optimised pressure loss for low
by 2 gears and which rotate in opposite when the gas flow can be low or irregular.
pressure network
directions (2) Due to the volumetric principle of the
< Available in aluminium, ductile iron, < 2 lubrificant covers (3) Delta meter, its metrology is not influenced
or steel, for all applications < A magnetic coupling to transmit the by installation conditions. Consequently, it
< Equipped as standard with the movement of the pistons to the can be used to build very compact stations
Cyble target totaliser (4) without installing a straight pipe inlet before
< A totaliser to register the measured the meter.
gas (5) Delta meters are approved for fiscal use.

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< Delta DN50 G65 in aluminium

equipped with 2 thermowells 3
 Features
Flow rate from 0.4 m3/h to 1000 m3/h, G10 to G650
Nominal diameters DN 40 to DN 150 (1”1/2 to 6”)
Maximum working pressure up to 100 bar depending on the body material and flanging
Body materials aluminium, ductile iron or steel.
Compliant with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
Temperature range PED: -30° C to +60° C
MID: -25° C to +55° C
Storage temperature: -40° C to +70° C
Metrology In accordance with the EC and OIML, large rangeability up to 1:200,
depending on the G-size Approvals EC (PTB): 1.33-3271.3-ROM-E11.
Large rangeability (PTB): 1.33-3271.3-ROM-N05
Compliant with the Measuring Instrument Directive 04/22/EC
Intrinsic safety approval L.C.I.E. 06 ATEX 6031 X - Compliant with the Directive 94/9/EC.
< Delta DN80 G100 in aluminium
equipped with the Cyble sensor In accordance with the EC regulation, the Measured Error) is less than 0.4%.
maximum permissible error is +/-2% from Typical Actaris accuracy is +/-1% from Qmin
Qmin to 0.2 Qmax, and +/-1% from 0.2 to 0.2 Qmax, +/-0.5% from 0.2 Qmax to
Qmax to Qmax. The WME (Weighted Qmax.

<Typical calibration curve

Error in %
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-1

-2

-3
0 20 40 60 80 100

% max flow
EC Accuracy Typical Actaris Curve High Rangeability Accuracy

<Totaliser:
• 9-digit index to register a larger volume • IP67 protection
• 45° orientation for an easy reading • UV resistant
• Free-rotating totaliser • Unit: m3
• Equipped as standard with the cyble target:
it allows the installation of the cyble sensor <Transmitters:
at any time. • Double Low Frequency fitted as standard
• Equipped with 1 built-in silicagel cartridge; on the whole range.
as an option, equipped with an external • Anti-tampering is supplied as standard.
cartridge to enable easy maintenance even • Medium Frequency is supplied as an option
in extreme conditions. on the DN50 to DN150.
• Fitted with a reflecting disc on the first drum. • High Frequency is supplied as an option on
• Integrated optical disc to facilitate the the whole range.
periodic calibration of the meter. • Mechanical drive according to EN 12480 is
< Universal totaliser fitted as standard • Customised name plate (logo, bar-code, supplied as an option for the DN50 to DN150.
with the Cyble target customer serial number…).

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Accessories / Options
• 100 µm flat gasket-filter to fit between flanges DN40 to DN150.

• External silicagel cartridge:

accessory for maintenance on the installed external silicagel cartridge for extreme conditions.

• Flange DN50 PN10/16-ANSI125, can be delivered to adapt a 2040 meter < Gasket filters from DN40 to DN150
(thread connection) to flange connections DN50.
This gives a flange-to-flange distance of 171 mm.

• Pete´s plug®:
ideal device for filling lubricant in the cover of the meter while equipment is in service.
It must be fitted instead of the tap plug of the cover.
Plugged on the pressure tapping, it can be used to measure the pressure and the
temperature of the measured gas.
Connection size: 1/4” NPT or 1/4” BSP.
Maximum pressure of gas: 20 bar.

• Bracket for mounting a volume converter:

this device permits the Actaris Corus PTZ volume converter to be adapted directly onto the
meter, or at the most convenient place to the meter to enable the converter index to be
< Delta DN80 G100 with Corus PTZ
easily read.

• Thermowells:
these threaded 1/4" NPT thermowells, can be plugged onto the meter.
They can be retrofitted on to the standard version (plugged onto the existing pressure
tapping), or they can be installed on the versions equipped with extra-tapping. < Thermowell fitted with sealing holes
The internal diameter of the thermowell is 7 mm; it enables mounting of most standard
temperature probes.

• Extension for the totaliser:

this option allows the possibility to increase the distance between the body of the meter and
the index, to facilitate the reading when the meter is covered with ice due to measurement
at low temperatures. It is available for the DN50 to DN150.

• Cyble sensor:
< Mechanical drive according to
it can be delivered mounted onto the meter or installed afterwards at any time.
EN 12480
The Cyble sensor is a bounce-free transmitter. It allows also the counting of eventual back flows.

< Delta DN50 G65 S1-Flow equipped

with extension for the totaliser

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 Delta 2040 - Aluminium
Features
Flow rate 0.4 m3/h to 65 m3/h
G size G10, G16, G25 and G40
Rangeability 1:20 to 1:100
Nominal diameter 40 (1”1/2)
Flanging thread BSP or NPT
Pressure range 12 bar (Option: 16 bar)

Main characteristics
< Delta DN40 G16 in aluminium • Very compact meter, ideal for mounting in • HF is supplied as an option, connected on
an extremely small cabinet. the same plug as the LF.
• Only the front cover has to be filled with • Flange DN50 PN10/16-ANSI125 can be
lubricant. delivered to adapt a 2040 meter (thread
• Totaliser in gas, no magnetic coupling - connection) to flanges connections DN50.
integral tightness. This gives a flange-to-flange distance
• Horizontal mounting, inlet left or inlet right of 171 mm.
or vertical mounting, inlet top or inlet
bottom (to be specified when ordering).
• Thermowell: 1 supplied as option
• Double LF connected on Binder 6 pins,
anti-tampering is supplied as a standard.
For hydrogen version, LF is not available.

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< Delta DN40 G25 in aluminium C
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Aluminium Range DN40:

G size Qmax DN Flange Rangeability Starting Flow rate at: Pressure 1 Imp LF 1 Imp HF Freq HF A B C D Vc Weight
(m3/h) to flange flow Error . -10% loss Dpr(1) (m3/Imp) (dm3/Imp) at Qmax (dm3) (Kg)
distance (dm3/h) Typical value (mbar) (Std. Gears (HZ)
Dim.: L (dm3/h) 20/38)
G10 16 40 121 20 to 30 30 100 0.34 0.01 0.0227 195 93 66 159 96 0.14 2.7
G16 25 40 121 20 to 50 30 100 0.83 0.01 0.0227 305 93 66 159 96 0.14 2.7
G25 40 40 121 20 to 100 50 150 1.38 0.01 0.0324 343 103 86 189 96 0.19 3.4
G40 65 40 121 20 to 100 50 200 3.32 0.01 0.0324 558 103 86 189 96 0.19 3.4

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Delta 2050/2080/2100 - Aluminium
Features
Flow rate 0.4 m3/h to 400 m3/h
G size G16, G25, G40, G65, G100, G160 and G250
Rangeability 1:20 to 1:200
Nominal diameter 50, 80 and 100 (2”, 3” and 4”)
Flanging PN 10/16, PN20 and ANSI125-ANSI150
Pressure range 16 bar (Option: 19.3 bar)

Main Characteristics
• Index can be oriented as required, • MF is supplied as an option.
< Delta DN100 G250 in aluminium
magnetic coupling. • HF is supplied as an option, connected on a
equipped with HF and Cyble sensor
• Both front and rear covers must be filled 3 pin binder.
with a lubricant. • A G100 DN50 is available to allow the
• Multi-position meters, the flow orientation possibility of increasing the station capacity;
does not need to be specified when the use of the same flanging as the G65
ordering the meter. DN50 does not require modification of the
• Thermowells: supplied as an option, existing installation.
2 tappings 1/4” NPT allow an easy • Equipped as standard with the Cyble target.
installation of thermowells.
• Double Low Frequency transmitter connected
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on a Binder 6 pins plug. 19
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Anti-tampering is supplied as a standard.

Aluminium Range DN50/DN80/DN100:

G Qmax DN Flange Rangeability Starting Flow rate at: Pressure 1 Imp 1 Imp Freq 1 Imp HF Freq A B C D Vc Weight
size (m3/h) to flange flow Error . -10% loss Dpr(1) LF & MF MF at (dm3/Imp) HF at (dm3) (Kg)
distance (dm3/h) Typical value (mbar) Cyble (dm3/Imp) Qmax (Std. Gears Qmax
Dim.: L (dm3/h) (m3/Imp) (HZ) 32/40) (HZ)
G16 25 50 171 20 to 50 50 150 0.13 0.1 2.72 2.55 0.0585 119 190 121 311 182 0.59 11
G25 40 50 171 20 to 100 50 150 0.33 0.1 2.72 4.08 0.0585 190 190 121 311 182 0.59 11
G40 65 50 171 20 to 160 50 150 0.88 0.1 2.72 6.64 0.0585 309 190 121 311 182 0.59 11
G65 100 50 171 20 to 200 50 150 2.08 0.1 2.72 10.2 0.0585 475 190 121 311 182 0.59 11
100 80 171 20 to 200 70 250 0.69 0.1 4.36 6.36 0.0939 296 228 159 387 182 0.94 15
G100 160 50 171 20 to 200 70 250 3.25 0.1 4.36 10.2 0.0939 473 228 159 387 182 0.94 15
160 80 171 20 to 200 70 250 1.73 0.1 4.36 10.2 0.0939 473 228 159 387 182 0.94 15
G160 250 80 171 20 to 200 80 250 3.15 0.1 5.28 13.2 0.116 599 252 183 435 182 1.16 17
250 80 241 20 to 160 150 500 2.73 0.1 8.26 8.41 0.178 390 230 179 409 235 1.78 29
300 100 241 20 to 160 175 550 2.1 1 21.8 3.82 0.241 346 265 213 478 235 2.41 34
G250 400 100 241 20 to 160 200 600 2.63 1 32.6 3.40 0.365 304 333 282 615 235 3.65 43

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 Delta 2050/2080/2100 & S3-Flow - Ductile iron
EN-GJS-400-18LT (GGG40.3)
Features
Flow rate 0.4 m3/h to 1000 m3/h
G size G16, G25, G40, G65, G100, G160, G250, G400 and G650
Rangeability 1:20 to 1:200
Nominal diameter 50, 80, 100 and 150 (2", 3", 4" and 6")
Flanging PN 10/16, PN20 and ANSI150
Pressure range 16 bar (Option: 19,3 bar)

< Delta DN80 G100 3xDN in Ductile Main Characteristics

iron equipped with Cyble sensor • Index can be oriented as required, • Double Low Frequency transmitter
magnetic coupling. connected on a Binder 6 pins plug.
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• Both front and rear covers must be filled Anti-tampering is supplied as a standard.
A B
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with a lubricant. • MF is supplied as an option.
• Multi-position meters, the flow orientation • HF is supplied as an option (up to 3 HF
does not need to be specified when possible for the S3-Flow!).
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ordering the meter. • High Temperature Loading:

• Thermowells: supplied as an option, fire resistant PN5 is supplied as an option.
2 tappings 1/4” NPT allow an easy • Equipped as standard with the Cyble target.
Ductile iron Range DN50/80/100/150: installation of thermowells.

G Qmax DN Flange Rangeability Starting Flow rate at: Pressure 1 Imp 1 Imp Freq 1 Imp HF Freq A B C D Vc Weight
size (m3/h) to flange flow Error . -10% loss Dpr(1) LF & MF MF at (dm3/Imp) HF at (dm3) (Kg)
distance (dm3/h) Typical value (mbar) Cyble (dm3/Imp) Qmax (Std. Gears Qmax
Dim.: L (dm3/h) (m3/Imp) (HZ) 32/40) (HZ)
G16 25 50 150 20 to 50 70 250 0.1 0.1 4.36 1.59 0.0939 74 228 150 378 174 0.94 25
25 50 171 20 to 50 50 150 0.13 0.1 2.72 2.55 0.0585 119 190 112 302 174 0.59 19
G25 40 50 150 20 to 100 70 250 0.21 0.1 4.36 2.55 0.0939 118 228 150 378 174 0.94 25
40 50 171 20 to 100 50 150 0.33 0.1 2.72 4.08 0.0585 190 190 112 302 174 0.59 19
G40 65 50 150 20 to 160 70 250 0.55 0.1 4.36 4.14 0.0939 192 228 150 378 174 0.94 25
65 50 171 20 to 160 50 150 0.88 0.1 2.72 6.64 0.0585 309 190 112 302 174 0.59 19
G65 100 50 150 20 to 200 70 250 1.3 0.1 4.36 6.36 0.0939 296 228 150 378 174 0.94 25
100 50 171 20 to 200 50 150 2.08 0.1 2.72 10.2 0.0585 475 190 112 302 174 0.59 19
100 80 171 20 to 200 70 250 0.69 0.1 4.36 6.36 0.0939 296 228 150 378 194 0.94 25
100 80 230 20 to 80 80 250 0.52 0.1 5.28 5.26 0.116 239 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
100 80 240 20 to 200 70 250 0.69 0.1 4.36 6.36 0.0939 296 228 150 378 194 0.94 27
G100 160 50 150 20 to 200 70 250 3.25 0.1 4.36 10.2 0.0939 473 228 150 378 194 0.94 25
160 80 171 20 to 200 70 250 1.73 0.1 4.36 10.2 0.0939 473 228 150 378 194 0.94 25
160 80 230 20 to 130 80 250 1.32 0.1 5.28 8.42 0.116 383 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
160 80 240 20 to 200 70 250 1.73 0.1 4.36 10.2 0.0939 473 228 150 378 194 0.94 27
160 80 310 20 to 100 150 500 1.15 1 8.26 5.38 0.178 250 230 179 409 235 1.78 45
160 100 241 20 to 130 80 250 0.9 0.1 5.28 8.42 0.116 383 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
G160 250 80 230 20 to 200 80 250 3.15 0.1 5.28 13.2 0.116 599 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
250 80 241 20 to 160 150 500 2.73 0.1 8.26 8.41 0.178 390 230 179 409 235 1.78 41
250 80 310 20 to 160 150 500 2.73 0.1 8.26 8.41 0.178 390 230 179 409 235 1.78 45
250 100 230 20 to 200 80 250 2.2 0.1 5.28 13.2 0.116 599 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
250 100 241 20 to 200 80 250 2.2 0.1 5.28 13.2 0.116 599 252 174 426 225 1.16 30
G250 400 100 241 20 to 160 200 600 2.63 1 32.6 3.40 0.365 304 333 282 615 235 3.65 56
400 100 400 20 to 160 200 600 2.63 1 32.6 3.40 0.365 304 333 282 615 235 3.65 61
400 150(2) 450 20 to 80 1000 2500 0.4 1 48.0 2.31 0.595 187 343 267 610 365 5.4 120
G400 650 150(2) 450 20 to 130 1000 2500 2.1 1 48.0 3.76 0.595 303 343 267 610 365 5.4 120
G650 1000 150(2) 450 20 to 200 1000 2500 4.8 1 48.0 5.79 0.595 467 343 267 610 365 5.4 120

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S3-Flow meter
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Delta S1-Flow & 2080 - Steel

Features
Flow rate 0.4 m3/h to 250 m3/h
G size G16, G25, G40, G65, G100 and G160
Rangeability 1:20 to 1:200
Nominal diameter 50 and 80 (2” and 3”)
Flanging PN 10/16 to PN110, ANSI 150 to ANSI600
Pressure range 101,2 bar

Main Characteristics
• Index can be oriented as required, magnetic coupling.
• Double Low Frequency transmitter connected on a 6 pin Binder plug. < Delta DN50 G65 S1-Flow in Steel
Anti-tampering is supplied as a standard.

DN50 DN80
• G16 to G100 • G100 to G160
• S-Flow technology • Conventional principle
• Only the front cover must be filled with • Both front and rear covers must be filled
a lubricant. with a lubricant.
• Multi-position meter • Horizontal inlet left-vertical inlet top or
• MF is supplied as an option. horizontal inlet right-vertical inlet bottom
• 2 thermowells are supplied as option. (to be specified when ordering).
• A by-pass can be installed as an option. • 1 HF is supplied as an option.
It enables the gas to flow even if the meter
is blocked for any reason.
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An alarm can be remotely sent requesting 19 L
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for maintenance.
• Up to 2 HF are supplied as option.

Steel Range DN50/80:

G Qmax DN Flange Rangeability Starting Flow rate at: Pressure 1 Imp 1 Imp Freq 1 Imp HF Freq A B C D Vc Weight
size (m3/h) to flange flow Error . -10% loss Dpr(1) LF & MF MF at (dm3/Imp) HF at (dm3) (Kg)
distance (dm3/h) Typical value (mbar) Cyble (dm3/Imp) Qmax (Std. Gears Qmax
Dim.: L (dm3/h) (m3/Imp) (HZ) 32/40) (HZ)
G16 25 50(2) 240 20 to 30 50 150 0.21 0.1 2.31 3.01 0.0496 140 190 100 290 150 0.49 34
G25 40 50(2) 240 20 to 50 50 150 0.45 0.1 2.31 4.81 0.0496 224 190 100 290 150 0.49 34
G40 65 50(2) 240 20 to 80 50 150 1.1 0.1 2.31 7.82 0.0496 364 190 100 290 150 0.49 34
G65 100 50(2) 240 20 to 130 50 150 1.95 0.1 2.31 12.0 0.0496 560 190 100 290 150 0.49 34
G100 160 50(2) 240 20 to 200 50 150 3.95 0.1 2.31 19.3 0.0496 896 190 100 290 150 0.49 34
160 80 320 20 to 30 150 500 1.15 1 8.26 5.38 0.178 250 231 185 416 275 1.78 84
G160 250 80 320 20 to 50 150 500 2.73 1 8.26 8.41 0.178 390 231 185 416 275 1.78 84
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S1-Flow meter

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 A) Transmitter characteristics
Intrinsic safety approval: L.C.I.E. 06 ATEX 6031 X
Intrinsic safety level: II 1/2 G EEx ia IIB/IIC T5 c T6

Low Frequency pulse transmitter (LF): Inductive transmitters (MF and HF):
The LF transmitter consists of 2 dry Reed They are inductive sensors actuated by a
switches, normally open, and controlled by a toothed disc. The frequency is proportional to
magnet situated in the first drum of the the instantaneous flow. The polarity of the
totaliser. The LF connections are without connections is indicated on the name plate
polarity. of the meter.
Characteristics of LF transmitter: Characteristics of transmitters:
< Hermetically sealed contacts < Proximity detector conform to
< Delta DN150 G650 S3-Flow < Maximum terminal voltage: 30 Volt EN50227 (and NAMUR) standards
in Ductile iron and maximum current according to < They conform to CENELEC standards
EN50020. (EN50014 and 50020) with
< Maximum temperature: +60°C - Ui ≤ 15 Volt
< Minimum pulse time: 0.4 sec - Ii ≤ 50 mA
< Cyble sensor: - Pi ≤ 120 mW

GA-0017.6-Delta.Rotary-GB-03.2008 - © Copyright 2008, Actaris, All Rights Reserved. - Actaris reserves the right to change these specifications without prior notice.
It conforms to CENELEC standard < Maximum temperature: + 60°C
EN50020 with:
- Ui ≤ 14,3 Volt
- Ii ≤ 50 mA

Anti-tampering transmitter (AT):

This consists of one dry Reed switch, normally
closed. Attempts at magnetic tampering will
open the contact. The electrical characteristics
are the same as those for the LF transmitter.

< Where: B) Pressure loss of the DELTA meters

Dp: Pressure loss in the calculated conditions
Calculation of pressure loss:
Dpr: Pressure loss in the reference conditions
ρn q 2 273
rn: Gas density (kg/m3) at 0° C and 1013 mbar Dp = Dpr x x (Pb +1) x x
0.83 Qmax (273+Tb)
Pb: Operating pressure (Bar gauge)
q: Flow rate (m3/h)
Qmax: Maximum flow rate (m3/h)
Tb: Gas temperature (°C).
C) Installation
Each meter is delivered with binder plugs for the installed transmitters and oil for the
lubrication. Please refer to the instruction manual supplied with the meter.
The advice given therein will ensure optimal use of the DELTA meter over the years.

Actaris Gaszählerbau GmbH

Hardeckstrasse 2
D-76185 Karlsruhe - Germany tel + 49-721 5981 0
For more information, www.actaris.com fax + 49-721 5981 189