Flowmeters designed for Class I Division 1 environments offer accurate gas measurement in areas where explosive gases are consistently present.
IS-Max™ is intrinsically safe and has received certification for Class I Div 1, ATEX Zone 0, IECEx, thereby ensuring adherence to regulations in hazardous locations.
Employing laminar differential pressure technology, IS-Max delivers precise mass and volumetric flow measurements along with multivariate reporting that includes temperature and pressure information.
Key Specifications:
- Precision: ± 0.4 % of the reading or ± 0.2 % of the full scale
- Digital MODBUS or Alicat® ASCII, plus analog options make it easy to gather data and automate from outside the hazardous zone
- A clear display facilitates rapid verification during both installation and field assessments
- As many as 128 pre-installed gas calibrations allow for immediate switching without any loss of accuracy
- Parameters: Mass flow, volumetric flow, absolute/gauge pressure, barometric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and additional metrics
Full Scale Flow Ranges: 0.5 SCCM-5,000 SLPM
Operating Pressure Range: 11.5-160 PSIA, Optional 11.5-320 PSIA with ISMQ
ISM Series Flow Meter
Gas volumetric and mass flow meters for explosive environments

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- 98 gases
- 0.5 SCCM-5,000 SLPM
- Intrinsically safe mass flow meter
- 11.5-160 PSIA (high-pressure option to 320 PSIA)
- Flow accuracy as precise as ± 0.5 % of the reading or 0.1 % of the full scale, depending on which is greater
ISMS Series Flow Meter
Corrosive-resistant gas meters for explosive environments
Stainless Steel

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- Pressure range: 11.5 to 160 PSIA
- Flow range: 0.5 SCCM to 5,000 SLPM
- Corrosion-resistant intrinsically safe mass flow meter
- It offers an accuracy of ± 0.4 % of the reading and 0.2 % of the full scale
- This device can measure up to 128 gases, including corrosive substances
ISMW Whisper™ Series Flow Meter
Minimal Pressure Drop
Ultra-low pressure drop mass flow meters for explosive gas atmospheres.

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- 98 gases
- 0.5 SCCM-1,000 SLPM
- 0.07 PSID minimum pressure drop
- Low-pressure-drop intrinsically safe mass flow meter
- 11.5-160 PSIA (high-pressure option available up to 320 PSIA)
- Accuracy can be as precise as ± 0.6 % of the reading or ± 0.1 % of the full scale, depending on which is greater
ISMQ Series Flow Meter
Higher Pressure
Measure flow rates at higher pressures in explosive gas atmospheres areas.

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- 98 gases
- 10 SCCM-5,000 SLPM
- Operating pressure range of 11.5-320 PSIA
- Intrinsically safe mass flow meter designed for elevated pressures
- Accuracy can reach ± 0.6 % of the reading or ± 0.1 % of the full scale, depending on which is greater
Build Options for Intrinsically Safe Mass Flow Meters
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| Calibration |
Standard or high accuracy; custom calibration points |
Communication Protocols |
RS-232 Serial (default) RS-485 Serial Analog (4-20 mA [default]) Modbus RTU and Alicat ASCII (over RS-232 or RS-485) |
| Displays |
Backlit monochrome (default) or none |
| Process Connections |
NeSSI SP76 compatible; M5, 10-32”; 1/8”, 1/4” NPT; BSPP, SAE, and VCR |
| Ingress Protection |
IP66 |
| Hazardous Environment Ratings |
See certificates below ATEX, IECEX, and North America cDEKRAus |
| Humid Gases |
Relative humidity compensation, dew point reading |