MC-III WP vs F103 WP Product Comparison
F103 overview
The versatile F103 WP Flow Totalizer is your best choice for flow monitoring applications. It is perfect for new installations and to replace existing flow analyzers in the field. Its rugged construction, unique plug-and-play design and attractive pricing makes the F103 the perfect flow logger for liquid and gas flow measurement in Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas.
Your advantages
- CSA Class I, Division 2, Non-Incendive rating for the United States and Canada.
- Key information at a glance: simultaneous linearized flow rate and total, accumulated total, daily total and 15 previous day totals.
- Flow logging to survey daily operation and unexpected events with 600 daily, 1500 interval and 724 event logs (optional).
- Weatherproof: Excellent performance in harsh weather conditions like rain, snow, sandy deserts and temperatures between -40°F up to 158°F.
- Robust IP67 / Type4X field enclosure. It is so rugged, even a truck can stand on it!
- Intuitive “Know one, know them all!” configuration menu with quick setup function, saving time, cost and aggravation.
- Excellent pricing and fast delivery times.
Features
- Large display with 0.7” numeric and 0.3” alphanumeric digits.
- Smart K-factor configuration for volumetric or mass flow.
- The quick set-up allows easy configuration of the most often used settings.
- Easy configurable via PC with free downloadable remote configuration tool and special communication cable (ACE02/06/07).
- Auto backup of settings and running totals.
- 15 linearization points for high accuracy at the full flow range.
- Ability to process all types of signals: Sine wave (coil), NPN / PNP pulse, Reed-switch and Isolated active pulse signals.
- Digital scaled, unscaled and “isolated solid state” outputs.
- Isolated, loop powered 4 – 20mA output.
- Modbus RS485 communication.
- Power requirements: long life lithium battery, 6 – 30V DC or loop powered analog 4 – 20mA output.
- Remote control input to reset total or to lock the “clear total” button.
- LED backlight.
MC-III WP vs F103 WP Product Comparison
The MC3 WP Flow Analyzer and the Fluidwell F103 weatherproof Flow logger / Totalizer both serve the same liquid and gas flow measurement applications.
The following video and tabel (download PDF) show the similarities and differences of both products.
| MC-III WP | F103 WP | |
| Hazardous area Certification |
CSA c-us Non-Incendive Class I, Division 2, Grps A/D T5 |
CSA c-us Non-Incendive Class I, Division 2, Grps A/D T5 |
| Safe area according CE | N/A | Yes, optional. |
| Temperature & Pressure Compensation | Fixed (based on constant P&T) or manually calculated |
N/A at F103. (Based on actual P&T measurements: Intrinsically safe F126-EG-XI or Explosion proof E126-EG-XD) |
| Housing Classification | Type 4 Weatherproof | Type 4X Weatherproof / IP67 |
| Housing Material | Molded fiberglass polyester | Glass reinforced polymer, Aluminium or Stainless Steel |
| Ambient Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)5 |
| Size / Weight | 6.9” × 6.5” × 4.3” / 160 x 160 x 105mm 2lb / 1kg |
5.1” x 4.7” x 2.9” / 130 x 120 x 75mm 1.5lb / 0.7kg |
| Display Size | 2” x 1” / 50 x 25mm | 3.5” x 1.6” / 90 x 40mm |
| Nr. of Digits for Total / Daily Total | 8 digits of 0.3” / 7.6mm | 7 digits of 0.67” / 17mm |
| Nr. of Digits for Accumulated total | N/A | 11 digits of 0.31” / 8mm |
| Nr. of digits for Flow rate | 6 digits of 0.3” / 0,76mm | 7 digits of 0.31” / 8mm |
| Measurement Units for Total | GAL, BBL, M3, CF, LIT | L, m3, US gal, igal, cf, Oil bbl, kg, ton, US ton, lb, nL, nm3 or no unit. |
| Measurement Units for Flow Rate | GAL, BBL, M3, CF, LIT. /sec, /min, /hr, /day |
mL, L, m3, mg, g, kg, ton, US ton, US gal, igal, Oil bbl, lb, cf, rev, none, scf, nm3, nL or p. /sec, /min, /hr, /day |
| Data Protection | Manual back-up of Total | Settings and Totals are automatically stored |
| Free Configuration Software | Yes | Yes, downloadable |
| Data logging | 384 daily logs 768 hourly logs 345 event logs |
600 daily logs 1500 interval logs (configurable) 724 event logs |
| Log Data | Run time flow volume supply voltage date / time stamp log number |
Flow rate total at contract hour accumulated total date / time stamp log number |
| Installation | Exposed circuit board Fixed screw connectors |
Safely covered electronics Plug-in connectors |
| Inputs | Turbine meter input (Coil), Isolated pulse input 3-30V DC (max. 3.5kHz) |
Turbine meter input (Coil), Isolated pulse input 3-30V DC (max. 7kHz), NPN, PNP, Reed |
| Coil input sensitivity | 20 – 40mVpp | 20 – 80mVpp |
| Input linearization | 12 points | 15 points |
| Reset inputs | By keypad, Optional ext. push button, Modbus Communication |
By keypad, ext. push buttons (isolated & non-isolated), Modbus Communication |
| Digital outputs | Scaled pulse, Unscaled pulse (Amp & Square) (Cannot be used simultaneously with analog output) |
Scaled pulse (500Hz), Isolated scaled pulse (50Hz), Unscaled pulse (Amp & Square) |
| Analog output | Loop powered (Cannot be used simultaneously with A & S output) |
Galvanically isolated, Loop powered |
| Communication | Modbus RS485, Free configuration software |
Modbus RS485, Free configuration software (HART Communication: F018) |
| Power requirements | Alkaline battery (20°F/140°F), Lithium battery, Loop-powered 4 - 20mA, 6 – 30V DC |
Lithium battery, Isolated loop-powered 4 - 20mA, 6 – 30V DC |
| Options | Backlight, Conduit hub entry |
Easy to exchange
The versatile F103 Flow Totalizer is perfect for new installations and to replace existing flow analyzers. Thanks to the 1-on-1 wiring transfer, the F103 can easily replace the MCIII-WP in the field.
Interested?
Curious about the application possibilities of this Weatherproof F103 Flow Logger?
Find out everything on the F103 product page, technical specifications, datasheet and downloads.
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Mr. David Umana
USA Sales Office
T +1 (508) 731 - 6775
"When you need to easily monitor your flow measurements and historical data events over time, the optional flow logging feature is the perfect tool for you."
Mr. Albert Boyer
Global Sales Office
T +31 (0)413 343 786
"The F103 is approved by CSA for liquid and gas flow measurement in ordinary locations and Class I, Division 2 hazardous areas."