BBFM-Q180K Ultrasonic Gas Flow Measurement Transducer

BBFM-Q180K ultrasonic gas flow transducer with stepped cylindrical body, upper flange and cable lead

180 kHz ultrasonic measurement for gas metering

The BBFM-Q180K is a gas flow measurement transducer for industrial gas flow meters, gas meters, gas velocity measurement and transit-time gas measurement modules. Its specified center frequency is 180 kHz ±5%.

The recommended reference range is 0.10 to 1.5 m. The half-power beam angle is 6° ±10% at -3 dB.

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Model BBFM-Q180K
Center frequency 180 kHz ±5%
Recommended range 0.10 to 1.5 m
Minimum impedance 1,000 Ω ±20%
Capacitance 700 pF ±20% at 1 kHz
Operating voltage Peak voltage <500 Vpp
Operating temperature -40 to +80°C
Pressure rating ≤16 kgf or 1.6 MPa
Half-power beam angle 6° ±10% at -3 dB
Housing material Stainless steel
Protection rating IP68
Weight 82 g ±5% with 20 cm cable

Target gas measurement systems

  • Industrial gas flow meters
  • Gas meters
  • Gas velocity measurement
  • Transit-time gas measurement modules

Electrical and environmental specifications

The transmit and receive interface should match the 1,000 Ω ±20% minimum impedance and the 700 pF ±20% capacitance at 1 kHz. Applied peak voltage must stay below 500 Vpp.

Operation is specified from -40 to +80°C and up to 16 kgf or 1.6 MPa. The transducer has an IP68 rating. The stated 82 g ±5% weight applies to the version with a 20 cm cable.