- Zero Up and Zero Down installation capabilities
- EPDM lining specifically for drinking water applications requiring special approvals
- NBR rubber liner for all water and wastewater applications
- Increased low flow accuracy for water leak detection
- Suitable for underground installation and permanent immersion (IP68) or underwater installation
- Integrated grounding electrodes - no grounding rings required for many applications
- Short delivery time
- Connected to the SITRANS FMT020 transmitter, it forms the magnetic flowmeter system SITRANS FM520: • SENSORPROMTM Technology provides an automatic upload of start-up settings and calibration data for easy commissioning • Plug & Play - allows easy on-site replacement and commissioning of the transmitter in just a few minutes • Mounting flexibility - compact or remote installation possible • Validated calibration ensures accurate flow measurement. Each Siemens flowmeter is calibrated in facilities that are individually accredited to ISO / IEC 17025. • Service and diagnostics - Designed to allow in-situ verification for easy performance check
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- Simultaneously measure volumetric flow, flow velocity and electrical conductivity
- Cost-effective solution, backward compatible with older existing flowmeter sensors (MAG 5100W)
- Equipped with a large, rotatable, backlit 14-digit graphical display for optimal visibility in all mounting positions
- Easy programming and commissioning with menu and wizard in 13 languages
- Compact or remote mounting possible with the same housing.
- Enhanced diagnostics like empty-pipe monitoring and device self-check
- Plug & Play modules allow easy on-site replacement and commissioning of the transmitter in just minutes
- Multi-functional input/output channels for process control
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Connection ½”, ¾”, 1”, 2”
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Flow- and temperature measurement
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Dosing function with external control output
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Colored, multi-parameter configurable TFT display, rotatable 90°
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All-metal design: stainless steel
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- Flexible installation - IP68 (NEMA 6P) compliance allows installation in soil or underwater
- Low pressure loss and excellent leak detection
- Optimized lining allows good metering performance with low flow
- No maintenance - no moving parts and battery life of up to 15 years
- Maximum freedom in installations with low inlet and outlet distances
- Approved for MID-001 without defined length of inlet and outlet
- Remote access possible - running flow data through optional wireless 3G / UMTS communication module
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- Flexible and unique process connections
- Standard liner options that fully cover the food and beverage applications
- Short delivery time on standard process connections
- Sanitary design for CIP/SIP cleaning
- SITRANS FM portfolio – our integrated platform enables flexible use of the MAG 500 / 6000 transmitter for all products (MAG 5100 /3100/ 1100): • Unique SensorProm technology - stores critical, sensor-specific data and passes it to the transmitter. This allows a simple, flexible commissioning of the sensor. • Plug & Play - allows easy on-site replacement and commissioning of the transmitter in just minutes • "Hot swapable" - exchangeable during operation • Mounting flexibility - compact or separate installation possible • Validated calibration ensures accurate flow measurement. Each Siemens flowmeter is calibrated in facilities that are individually accredited to ISO / IEC 17025. • Service and diagnostics - Designed for MAG on-site verification with traceable certification. Regular calibration of the SITRANS FM Verificator ensures accuracy in the field.
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SITRANS FM MAG 3100 P Full-bore electromagnetic flow sensor, flanged, diameter DN 15 to DN 300 (1/2" to 12"). Suitable for volume flow measurement of liquids (conductive), main applications in chemical industry, process industry, pulp & paper, industrial wastewater.
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SITRANS FM MAG 5100 W Electromagnetic flow sensor, flanged, diameter DN 15 to DN 1200 (1/2" to 48"). Suitable for volume flow measurement of liquids (conductive) , for applications in water abstraction, water & wastewater treatment, water distribution networks, custody transfer metering.
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SITRANS FM MAG 6000i Electromagnetic flow transmitter, works with sensors of type MAG 1100, MAG 3100 and MAG 5100W. Suitable for volume flow measurement of liquids (conductive), die-cast aluminium enclosure. . Remote transmitter Die cast aluminium Processing code Standard transmitter: 18-90 V DC, 115-220 V AC 50/60 Hz Standard sensor: FM Class I, Div 2, CSA Class I,Div 2 Local Display No Communication . Metric
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SITRANS FM Transmag 911/E Full-bore electromagnetic flow sensor, flanged, diameter DN 15 to DN 1000 (1/2" to 40"), AC-excited. Suitable for volume flow measurement of liquids (conductive), for use in heavy-duty applications like pulp & paper stock over 3%, mining slurries with magnetic particles.
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SITRANS FM MAG 1100 is a sensor in stainless steel with highly resistant liners and electrodes which fit even the most extreme process media.
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SITRANS FM MAG 1100 is a sensor in stainless steel with highly resistant liners and electrodes which fit even the most extreme process media. For high temperatures.
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SITRANS FM MAG 3100 is an electromagnetic flow sensor with a large variety of liners, electrode material and with grounding electrodes as standard, all this ensures a perfect fit for almost every flow application.
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SITRANS FM MAG 3100 is an electromagnetic flow sensor with a large variety of liners, electrode material and with grounding electrodes as standard, all this ensures a perfect fit for almost every flow application. For high temperatures.
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The MAG 5000 and 6000 are transmitters engineered for high performance, easy installation, commissioning and maintenance. The transmitters evaluate the signals from the SITRANS F M sensors type MAG 1100, MAG 1100 F, MAG 3100, MAG 3100 P and MAG 5100 W.
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- MAG 5000: Max. measuring error ± 0.4 % ± 1 mm/s (incl. sensor)
- MAG 6000: Max. measuring error ± 0.2 % ± 1 mm/s (incl. sensor, see also sensor specifications) and with additional features such as: “plug & play” add-on bus modules; integrated batch functions.
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Siemens Electromagnetic Flow Measurement – Field Devices for Process Automation
Electromagnetic flowmeters (also called MID – magnetic inductive flowmeters) from Siemens measure the volumetric flow of electrically conductive liquids in a contactless, wear-free way. The measuring tube is surrounded by an externally generated magnetic field: when a conductive fluid flows through, a voltage is induced across electrodes proportional to the flow velocity. MID are particularly suited for water, wastewater, chemical solutions, slurries or suspensions. They offer high accuracy, stable measurements under varying conditions and low maintenance, while being easy to integrate into automation systems.
Questions & Answers on Siemens Electromagnetic Flow Measurement
How does an electromagnetic flowmeter work?
The measuring tube is subjected to a magnetic field. As a conductive liquid flows through, an induced voltage appears at electrodes placed perpendicular to flow and magnetic field. This voltage is proportional to flow velocity and is used to compute the volumetric flow rate.
Which media are suitable for electromagnetic flowmeters?
Conductive liquids such as water, wastewater, chemical solutions, slurries or suspensions are suitable. Non-conductive fluids (e.g. many oils) as well as gases or vapors cannot be measured reliably with this principle.
What are the advantages of electromagnetic flowmeters?
MIDs operate without moving parts — no wear, no pressure drop. They measure independently of density, viscosity or temperature variations, and remain accurate even with solid content or aggressive chemicals present.
Which medium properties are required for proper measurement?
The fluid must have sufficient electrical conductivity. Also, the pipe must be completely filled (no air bubbles or gas inclusions) for a valid measurement.
Which industries and applications are typical for electromagnetic flowmeters?
They are widely used in water and wastewater treatment, chemical industries, food & beverage, paper & pulp, mining, utilities and industrial processes where conductive liquids must be measured.
How accurate are electromagnetic flowmeters?
Depending on sensor design and configuration, very good measurement accuracy and reproducibility are achievable. Variations in density or temperature have negligible effect when the device is correctly specified.
How do liner and electrode materials influence suitability?
For aggressive, abrasive or hygienic media, inner liner materials such as PTFE, special polymers or ceramics and corrosion-resistant electrode materials must be selected to ensure sensor longevity and measurement integrity.
How is commissioning and system integration handled?
After installation, the sensor is paired with a transmitter, which processes the induced signal and provides standardized output (e.g. 4–20 mA, digital). Many Siemens flowmeters offer automatic calibration upload, integrated diagnostics and compatibility with fieldbuses or DCS systems.
What are the limitations of electromagnetic flowmeters?
They only work with electrically conductive fluids, require a completely filled pipe, and are unsuitable for non-conductive media, gases or steam.
When is an electromagnetic flowmeter the optimal choice?
Whenever conductive liquids, possibly with solids or chemical load, have to be measured accurately — especially in water, wastewater, chemical, mining or industrial processes where reliability, low maintenance and robust operation are required.