Bürkert Type 8745 Mass Flow Controller (MFC) and Mass Flow Meter (MFM) is suitable for controlling the mass flow of large gas quantities. Type 8745 can be configured as an MFM or MFC according to demand. Optionally, up to four calibration curves can be stored in the device. The thermal inline sensor located directly in the main gas stream achieves very fast response times with minimal pressure loss. As the actuator, a Bürkert direct-acting proportional valve guarantees high response sensitivity. As an MFC, Type 8745 is available in two variants: with an electromagnetic proportional valve and with an electromotive proportional valve. In addition to an analogue and an Industrial Ethernet variant, a Modbus RTU variant is also available.

General Technical Data

Feature	Specification
Seal Material	FKM or EPDM (depending on gas)
Housing Material	PC (polycarbonate)
Base Block Material	Aluminium or stainless steel 1.4404/316L
Wetted Parts (Sensor)	Stainless steel 1.4404/316L, Al₂O₃, PPS GF40, epoxy resin, silicon, silicon nitride
Operating Voltage	24 V DC (±10% voltage tolerance, ±2% residual ripple)
Operating Medium	Neutral, pure gases (others on request)
Medium Temperature	-10 °C to +70 °C (-10 °C to +60 °C with oxygen)
Ambient Temperature	-10 °C to +50 °C
Degree of Protection	IP20
Port Connection	G 1/4", NPT 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, sub-base, clamp connection

Product Variants

Variant with Electromagnetic Proportional Valve

The MFC variant uses direct-acting proportional valves of the 287x series. These electromagnetic proportional valves are normally closed and stand for highest measuring accuracy and repeatability with settling times/response times of a few hundred milliseconds.

• Nominal flow range (QN): MFC: 20...1500 lN/min (N2); MFM: ≤ 2500 lN/min (N2)
• Operating pressure: Max. 25 bar
• Measuring accuracy: ±1.5% MV, ±0.3% FS
• Settling time (MFC) / Response time (MFM): < 500 ms
• Power consumption: Max. 4 W (as MFM), Max. 12.5...31.5 W (as MFC)

Variant with Electromotive Proportional Valve

Type 8745 with electromotive proportional valve is especially suitable for applications with high inlet pressures of up to 22 bar or high flow rates (at a low pressure drop). The motor’s power consumption to hold a specific opening position is nearly zero, reducing the energy consumption of a plant dramatically.

• Nominal flow range (QN): 20...2500 lN/min (N2)
• Operating pressure: MFM: max. 22 bar
• Measuring accuracy: ± 2% MV, ± 0.5% FS
• Settling time (MFC) / Response time (MFM): < 5 s
• Power consumption: Max. 4 W (as MFM), Max. 12 W (as MFC)

Approvals and Conformities

• North America: Optional UL Listed for the USA and Canada (UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1).
• Foods and Beverages/Hygiene: FDA (Code of Federal Regulations), USP (United States Pharmacopeial Convention), EC Regulation 1935/2004.
• Oxygen: Optional suitability for use with gaseous oxygen.

Performance Specifications

Nominal Flow Rate of Typical Gases

All values refer to 1013.25 mbar abs and 273.15 K (0 °C) (Index N).

Gas	Min. QN [l/min]	Max. QN [l/min]
Acetylene	20	320 (from 65 l/min with air calibration)
Ammonia	8	1000
Argon	20	1600
Carbon dioxide	20	800
Air	20	2500
Methane	20	1200
Propane	20	200
Oxygen	20	2500
Nitrogen	20	2500

MFM Pressure Loss Diagram

The diagram shows an example of the pressure loss curves with air flowing through. To determine the pressure loss of other gases, the corresponding air equivalent must first be calculated.

Derating Diagram for Electromotive Variants

Product Operation

Measurement Principle

This sensor works as a hot-film anemometer in the CTA operational mode (Constant Temperature Anemometer). Two resistors with a precisely specified temperature coefficient located directly in the media flow and three further resistors are connected to form a measuring bridge. The first resistor in the gas flow measures the fluid temperature, while the second, low-value resistor is always heated just enough to keep it at a fixed, specified excess temperature with respect to the fluid temperature. The heating current required for this is a measure of the heat dissipation and represents the primary measured variable.

Product Accessories

• Bürkert Communicator Software: The most important software component of the EDIP (Efficient Device Integration Platform). It simplifies the configuration and parametrisation of devices equipped with a digital CANopen-based interface.
• Configuration Management: If a device needs to be replaced, the memory card can be removed from the defective device and inserted into the new device, transferring all data.
• Web Server: All Industrial Ethernet-based devices (except for the EtherCAT® protocol) from software version A.13.00.00 onwards have an integrated web server.

Safety Information

Working on the device: Working on the device that has not been powered down, unauthorised switching on, or uncontrolled start-up of the system can cause accidents. Only work on the device when it is not in use and ensure it cannot be switched on unintentionally.

Medium under pressure: Medium under pressure can seriously injure people. In the event of overpressure or pressure surges, the device or lines can burst. Before working on the device or system, switch off the pressure and vent or empty the lines.