SAGE PRIME™ (SIP Series)

THERMAL MASS FLOW METER FOR GASES

FEATURING IN-SITU CALIBRATION CHECK

SAGE PRIME™ THERMAL MASS FLOW METER FOR GASES MAJOR BENEFITS OF THERMAL MASS FLOW METERS
n Direct Mass Flow –
Dual-Sided NEMA 4
Sage Prime is the top selling meter in our Product Line. The Sage Enclosure, with large,
Prime Thermal Mass Flow Meter features a bright, high contrast, No need for separate easy-to-access terminals

photo-emissive OLED (Organic LED) display of Flow Rate, Total and temperature or pres- in rear compartment

sure transmitters Features a very high

Temperature in a robust, yet lightweight, dual-sided NEMA 4 enclo-
n High Accuracy and
contrast display of
sure. The Flow Rate is also displayed graphically in a horizontal bar Gas Flow Rate, Total
Repeatability – and Temperature,
graph format. The rear compartment is completely separated from Precision measure- visible outdoors
the electronics, and has large, easy-to-access, well marked terminals, ment and extraor-
for ease of customer wiring (see photo below). It is powered by 24 dinary repeatability Photocell activated
VDC (12 VDC optional, or 115/230 VAC). The power dissipation is n Turndown of 100 to 1 Screen Saver extends
display life2
under 2.5 watts (e.g. under 100 mA at 24 VDC). and resolution as much as
The Sage Prime Flow Meter is offered in Integral or Remote Style 1000 to 1
n Low-End Sensitivity – Measures as low as 5 SFPM
(which has Lead-Length Compensation up to 1000 feet as well as an
(e.g., 1 SCFM in a 6" pipe)
Explosion Proof Junction Box). Specify any standard probe length
n Negligible Pressure Drop – Will not impede the flow or waste energy
or flow body size. It has a 4-20 mA output as well as a pulsed output
n No Moving Parts – Eliminates costly bearing replacements, and
of Totalized Flow (solid state transistor drive). In addition, Sage Prime prevents undetected accuracy shifts
supports full Modbus® compliant RS485 RTU communications (IEEE n Dirt Insensitive – Provides sustained performance
32 Bit Floating Point). n Ease of installation and convenient mounting hardware
Sage Prime is CE approved, and CSA, UL approved for Hazardous
Service1 (see “Approvals”under the “Technology” tab on the website). SPECIFIC BENEFITS OF THE SAGE PRIME
For ATEX Zone I approvals, request Sage Rio Flyer (SIX Series).
n Features In-Situ “Field Zero Calibration Check” of sensor’s perform-
ance – verifies that the sensor is clean, and assures that there is
CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS & FIELD CONFIGURABILITY no drift, or shift in the flow meter
Sage Prime has continuous diagnostics. The raw calibration milliwatts n Compact design of enclosure is only 41⁄8" dia. by 41⁄4" deep (DC Models)

(mw) is always displayed in the upper left hand corner of the meter’s n High contrast photo-emissive OLED display with numerical Flow

display. At any time, you can check this reading at a “No Flow” (0 SCFM) Rate, Total and Temperature, as well as Graphical Flow Indicator
condition, and compare the reading to the original reported “No n Calibration milliwatts (mw) is continuously displayed, providing for

Flow” value noted on the last few lines of your meter’s Certificate ongoing diagnostics
n Photocell activated Screen Saver to extend display life
of Conformance or the Flow Meter’s data tag. This in-situ diagnostic
n Proprietary digital sensor drive circuit provides enhanced signal
procedure not only checks the sensor performance and the “Live
stability and unaffected by process temperature & pressure changes
Zero” calibration point, but it also verifies that the sensor is clean.
n Modbus® compliant RS485 RTU communications (HART™ optional)3
It essentially provides a means to validate that the meter is oper-
n Isolated 4-20 mA output and pulsed output of Totalized Flow
ating properly, verifies that there is no shift or drift, and eliminates
n Rugged, user-friendly packaging with easy terminal access
the need for annual factory calibrations. This
n Option for Solar Energy use (12VDC models)
simple field diagnostic procedure, in addition,
n Remote Style has Lead-Length Compensation. Allows remote elec-
verifies that the sensor is free from contami-
tronics up to 1000 feet from probe; Explosion Proof Junction Box
nation, even without inspection. has no circuitry, just terminals (suitable for harsh environments)
Although Sage Prime is fully configured n Low power dissipation, under 2.5 Watts (e.g. under 100 ma at 24 VDC)
upon shipment for the pipe and process n Field reconfigurability via optional Addresser software
conditions requested, if changes are need- n Flow conditioning built into In-Line flow meters (1/2" and up)
ed, Addresser software is optionally avail- n Captive Flow Conditioners for Insertion meter applications, if required
able for field reconfigurability.
1 Only available with 24VDC powered meters
2 Note, a built-in photocell continuously monitors the ambient light, and adjusts the display brightness for
optimum long-term life, and also senses motion which automatically switches display from Screen Saver
mode to Normal mode
3 Contact Sage for availability

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 SAGE PRIME™ STYLES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Sage Metering is your source for monitoring, measuring and controlling the gas mass Our experienced application engineers, many of whom have worked in the
flow in your industrial process, building management system or environmental appli- Thermal Mass Flow marketplace since its inception, will assist you in choosing
cation. Our high performance, NIST Traceable, Thermal Mass Flow Meters will help in- the proper gas Flow Meter for your application – and they will be pleased to offer
crease productivity, reduce energy costs, maximize product yields, and/or help reduce installation guidance to assure that the meter(s) selected will perform as accurately
environmental insult. Sage provides high quality In-Line and Insertion Thermal Mass as possible. Additionally, our Service Staff stand ready to support you with any
Flow Meters for a wide variety of industrial, commercial, and environmental moni- after-sale assistance that you may require.
toring needs, including carbon credit verification for Greenhouse Gas reduction.

SIP SERIES – INTEGRAL SRP SERIES – REMOTE

Mounting
Hardware
(included)

Optional SVA05 Isolation Valve Assembly

PRIME SIP/SRP
Standard accuracy is +/– 0.5% of Full Scale +/– 1% of reading with a turn- The electronics has an isolated 4 to 20 mA output proportional to Mass Flow Rate
down of 100 to 1 and resolution as much as 1000 to 1. Repeatability is 0.2%. as well as pulsed outputs of Totalized Flow (24 VDC solid state transistor drive). In
NOTE: Enhanced accuracy optionally available with limited turn-down4. addition, Modbus RS485 RTU communications is standard (IEEE 32 Bit Floating Pt).

INTEGRAL STYLE ELECTRONICS REMOTE STYLE ELECTRONICS

Electronics is Integral Style, with rugged windowed dual compart- Electronics is Remote Style, with rugged windowed dual compartment NEMA 4 enclosure with display. The display is a high contrast photo-
ment NEMA 4 enclosure with local display. The display is a high con- emissive OLED display with Screen Saver, and it displays Mass Flow Rate, Totalized Flow and Temperature as well as a graphical representation of
trast photo-emissive OLED display with Screen Saver, and it displays Flow Rate in a horizontal bar graph format. In addition, the calibration milliwatts (mw) is continuously displayed, providing ongoing diagnos-
Mass Flow Rate, Totalized Flow and Temperature as well as a graphi- tics. Includes Remote Mounting Hardware.
cal representation of Flow Rate in a horizontal bar graph format. In The Flow Element’s Junction Box is Explosion Proof (Class 1, Div 1, Groups B, C, D), and does not have any electronics – only a wiring terminal
addition, the calibration milliwatts (mw) is continuously displayed, block. The Junction Box is connected to the Remote Electronics by 25 feet of lead-length compensated cable. The cable (6-conductor) can be
providing ongoing diagnostics. lengthened or shortened without affecting accuracy (max loop resistance 10 ohms, over 1000 feet), if grounded properly.

X
SIP In-Line1,3,5 SIP Insertion2 SRP In-Line1,3,5 SRP Insertion2
Flow Element is In-Line Style consisting of a choice of 316 Flow Element is Insertion Style, consisting of a 1/2" OD Flow Element is In-Line Style consisting of a choice of 316 Flow Element is Insertion Style, consisting of a 1/2” OD
Stainless Steel Schedule 40 Flow Bodies sized from 1/4" x probe (3/4" optional) with lengths up to 36" long Stainless Steel Schedule 40 Flow Bodies sized from 1/4” x probe (3/4” optional) with lengths up to 36” long
6” long to 4" x 12" long (typically 15" long) suitable for insertion into the center 6” long to 4” x 12” long (typically 15” long) suitable for insertion into the center
of a process pipe of a process pipe

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS OF OPTIONAL SAGE PRIME PLUS

This is an optional version of Sage Prime offering a separate ground for the 24VDC ground from the power supply ground. All other features of Prime PLUS are identical
Power Supply (optional 5 VDC or 12 VDC Power Supplies) which isolates the Modbus to the standard Sage Prime, except Approvals do not apply at this time.
1 Male NPT ends are standard, with flanged ends, tube, or butt weld optionally available See Sage Metering Product Brochure
2 Mounting hardware such as Isolation Valve Assemblies, Compression Fittings, and Flanges, are optional
3 Chart of Flow Body length “X” is on Application Data Sheet on website as well as in the Prime O&M
for additional information and
4 Enhanced accuracy available upon request, especially if turndown limited. Contact Sage ®
® product benefits, or visit us at
5 Flow Conditioners are built into In-Line Style Flow Bodies from 1⁄2" to 4" ww.sagemetering.com

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