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Liquid, Gas, and Steam Vortex Flow Meter P79 for HVAC, Utilities & Process Air

Liquid, Gas, and Steam Vortex Flow Meter P79 for HVAC, Utilities & Process Air

Paquin is spotlighting our P79 Vortex Flow Meter for liquids, gases, and steam, with minimal pressure loss, high temperature service, no moving parts, and industrial connectivity.

View the P79 datasheet (PDF)


Built for: steam & energy monitoring, HVAC/process air, utilities/water, chemical, food & beverage, pharma, power, and pulp & paper

Delivers: ±0.75% (liquid) and ±1.5% (gas/steam) accuracy, LCD indication, and outputs including 4–20 mA + pulse, HART + pulse, or RS 485/Modbus

Integrates via: ANSI B16.5 flanges (Class 150/300/600) to 12″, EN 1092 1 flanges to DN300, wafer, NPT/BSPP threads

 

The Problem The P79 Solves

Plants need one meter that handles steam, compressed gases, and liquids without adding differential pressure or the maintenance burden of moving parts. P79’s vortex shedding principle provides a clean, obstruction free path that preserves pressure, while high temperature capability (up to 662 °F) supports demanding steam services. 

 

What’s New / Why It’s Different

  • Media flexibility: one platform for liquid, gas, and steam

  • High temp design: medium −40…662 °F (−40…350 °C) option

  • Industrial grade I/O: 4–20 mA + pulse, HART + pulse, or RS 485/Modbus with on device LCD

  • Process ready connections: ANSI/EN flanges, wafer, and threaded ends

  • Ruggedization & safety: IP65 protection and Exd II BT5 Gb option for hazardous areas

 

Key Specifications (snapshot)

Parameter Value
Media Liquids, gases, steam
Accuracy ±0.75% (liquids); ±1.5% (gases/steam)
Display Integrated LCD
Flow range

Liquids: 1.3...8806 Gallons/minute

Gases: 1.8...5885 CFM

Steam: 1.5...9417 CFM

Pipe size range 1/2″...12″ (DN15...DN300)
Operating voltage 18–30 VDC (24 VDC ±15% nominal)
Ingress protection IP65
Materials (wetted sensor) 316L Stainless Steel or Hastelloy C
Process connections ANSI B16.5 Class 150/300/600 (½″...12″); EN 1092 1 (DN15...DN300); wafer; NPT/BSPP threaded
Media Temperature

-40…482 °F (-40…250 °C) standard

-40…662 °F (-40…350 °C) high temp

Ambient Temperature

-40…185 °F (-40…85 °C)

Ex proof: -22…140 °F

Humidity  5–95% RH
Hazardous area Exd II BT5 Gb (Optional)

 

Connectivity & Integration

  • Select your output: A = 4–20 mA + pulse, B = 4–20 mA with HART + pulse, M = RS 485/Modbus

  • Compensation options: E2 pressure, E3 temperature, or E4 pressure + temperature (recommended for gases and required for steam) to maintain accuracy across changing conditions

  • Electrical entries: ½″ NPT hub or M18×1.5 cable gland

 

Compliance & Environmental

  • IP65 enclosure, ambient −40…185 °F; Exd II BT5 Gb hazardous area option with specified ambient/medium limits

 

Ordering & Availability

  • Model: P79; with selectable medium, output, compensation, temperature rating, process connection standard/size (ANSI/EN/wafer/threaded), materials, electrical entry, and Ex proof option (see "Build Your Part Number"). 

Download the data sheet (for full technical parameters and dimensions of the P79)

Visit the product page & request a quote - our team will help you select your exact build.