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Micro Motion™ HFVM Viscomaster Heavy Fuel Meter, 316L Stainless Steel
Micro Motion Viscomaster Heavy Fuel Viscosity Meter image
The Micro Motion™ HFVM Viscomaster Heavy Fuel Meter delivers fast, continuous viscosity, density, and temperature measurement for heavy fuel oil in marine and power applications, built on a rugged 316L stainless steel fork with Diamond‑Like Carbon (DLC) coated tines for enhanced durability and coating immunity.
Backed by major marine approvals, it ensures reliable performance in hazardous areas and supports seamless operation with a head‑mounted, locally configurable transmitter.
Micro Motion™ HFVM Viscomaster Heavy Fuel Meter, 316L Stainless Steel

Specs

Density accuracy
±1.0 kg/m3(±0.001g/cm3)
Display functions
View process variables
View and acknowledge alerts
Configure mA and RS-485 outputs
Supports Known Density Verification (KDV)
Supports multiple languages
Local display (optional)
• Segmented two-line LCD screen.  
• Can be rotated on transmitter, in 90-degree increments, for ease of viewing.  
• Suitable for hazardous area operation.  
• Optical switch controls for hazardous area configuration and display. 
• Glass lens.  
• Three-color LED indicates meter and alert status.
Materials
• Wetted parts:316L stainless steel and Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)
• Tine finish:DLC coated
• Transmitter housing:Polyurethane-painted aluminum
Meter approvals, calibrations, and certifications
Agencies & types of approval available:  
• CSA  
• IECEx  
• NEPSI  
• ATEX
Operating density range
0 to 3000 kg/m3(0 to 3g/cm3)
Operating temperature range
–50 °C to +200 °C (–58 °F to +392 °F)
Operating viscosity range
0.5 to 100 cP
Transmitter output channels
Available output channels:    
• Channel A is 4–20 mA + HART   
• Channel B is 4–20 mA    
• Channel C is RS-485/Modbus
Viscosity accuracy
±0.2 cP (0.5 to10 cP) then ±1% of calibration range maximum (10 to 100 cP)

Features

  • Rely on marine approvals from Lloyds London, Germanischer Lloyd, Det Norske Veritas, Bureau Veritas and the American Bureau of Shipping
  • Easily track the continuous, multivariable measurement of viscosity, density and temperature
  • Ensure friction reduction and improve coating immunity with Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coating
  • Expand usage with a hazardous area-approved, head-mounted transmitter that supports local configuration and display
  • Extend flexibility with retro-fit kits for replacement solutions of capillary and torsional meters