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R137/2012-A-NL1-20.16 Rev. 4

Applicant
Krohne Altometer
Issuer
NL1
Issuing year
2025
Status
Valid

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R137/2012-A-NL1-20.16 Rev. 4

OIML Certificate

OIML Member State The Netherlands

Number R137/2012-A-NL1-20.16 revision 4 Project number 3983639 Page 1 of 9

Issuing authority

NMi Certin B.V.

Person responsible: M.Ph.D. Schmidt

Applicant and Manufacturer

KROHNE Altometer Kerkeplaat 12 3313 LC Dordrecht The Netherlands

Identification of the certified type

An ultrasonic gas meter Type:

ALTOSONIC V12

ALTOSONIC V12 Check

ALTOSONIC V12D

ALTOSONIC V12D Check

ALTOSONIC V12E

ALTOSONIC V12E Check

Characteristics

See following page(s)

This OIML Certificate is issued under scheme A.

This Certificate attests the conformity of the above identified type (represented by the sample(s) identified in the OIML Type Evaluation Report) with the requirements of the following Recommendation of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML):

R 137-1:2012 "Gas meters"

Accuracy class

0,5 or 1,0 (depending on meter type, piping configuration and flow disturbance, see tables 1, 2 and 3 on the next page for a detailed overview)

This Certificate relates only to the metrological and technical characteristics of the type of measuring instrument covered by the relevant OIML International Recommendation identified above. This Certificate does not bestow any form of legal international approval.

This certificate and supporting reports comply with the requirements of OIML-CS-PD-07 clause 6.2.

Important note: Apart from the mention of the Certificate's reference number and the name of the OIML Member State in which the Certificate was issued, partial quotation of the Certificate and of the associated OIML Type Evaluation Report(s) is not permitted, although either may be reproduced in full.

Issuing Authority

NMi Certin B.V., OIML Issuing Authority NL1 12 December 2025

Certification Board

This document is issued under the provision that no liability is accepted and that the applicant shall indemnify third-party liability.

The notification of NMi Certin B.V. as Issuing Authority can be verified at www.oiml.org

This document is digitally signed and sealed. The digital signature can be verified in the blue ribbon at the top of the electronic version of this certificate.

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The conformity was established by the results of tests and examinations provided in the associated reports:

  • CVN-710381-01 Rev. 1a dated 25 March 2009 that includes 45 pages;

  • NMi-14200114-01 dated 29 October 2014 that includes 18 pages;

  • NMi 1902254-01 dated 21 December 2018 that includes 33 pages;

  • NMi-1901377-01 dated 8 October 2019 that includes 22 pages;

  • NMi-2408281-01 dated 31 January 2020 that includes 17 pages;

  • NMi-2533860-01 dated 24 December 2020 that includes 12 pages;

  • NMi-3666357-01 dated 6 June 2025 that includes 33 pages;

  • NMi-3983639-01 dated 12 December 2025 that includes 23 pages.

Characteristics of the measuring instrument

The general characteristics of the family of instruments are presented in table 1 (ALTOSONIC V12), table 2 (ALTOSONIC V12D), table 3 (ALTOSONIC V12E) and table 4 (all meter types). Table 5 presents the operating ranges per transducer type (all meter types). The flow characteristics are presented in table 6 (ALTOSONIC V12), table 7 (ALTOSONIC V12D), and table 8 (ALTOSONIC V12E).

All meter types, ALTOSONIC V12, ALTOSONIC V12D, and ALTOSONIC V12E can also be equipped with an additional non-metrological relevant index, meter types: ALTOSONIC V12 Check, ALTOSONIC V12D Check, and ALTOSONIC V12E Check.

The ALTOSONIC V12E has identical general specifications as the ALTOSONIC V12D. However, the ALTOSONIC V12E has an improved production design with a different inlet configuration and underwent additional testing to achieve a lower classification and higher Qmax speeds. For better differentiation compared to products already in use (on the market), the ALTOSONIC V12E has been introduced.

Table 1 General characteristics ALTOSONIC V12 and ALTOSONIC V12 Check

Characteristics
Path configurationALTOSONIC V12Metrological relevant5 horizontal reflecting measuring paths
Optional, non-metrological relevantOptional, 1 vertical reflecting measuring path
ALTOSONIC V12 CheckMetrological relevant5 horizontal reflecting measuring paths
Non-metrological relevant1 vertical reflecting measuring path
Accuracy classALTOSONIC V12, ALTOSONIC V12 CheckMild flow disturbances10D-USM0,5
2D-FC-3D-USM0,5
Severe flow disturbances2D-FC-3D-USM0,5
10D-USM1,0

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Number R137/2012-A-NL1-20.16 revision 4

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Table 2 General characteristics ALTOSONIC V12D and ALTOSONIC V12D Check

Characteristics
Path configurationALTOSONIC V12DMetrological relevant5 horizontal direct measuring paths
Optional, non-metrological relevantOptional,1 vertical reflecting measuring path
ALTOSONIC V12D CheckMetrological relevant5 horizontal direct measuring paths
Non-metrological relevant1 vertical reflecting measuring path
Accuracy classALTOSONIC V12D,ALTOSONIC V12D CheckMild flow disturbances2D-FC-8D-USM1,0
Severe flow disturbances2D-FC-8D-USM1,0

Table 3 General characteristics ALTOSONIC V12E and ALTOSONIC V12E Check

Characteristics
Path configurationALTOSONIC V12EMetrological relevant5 horizontal direct measuring paths
Optional, non-metrological relevantOptional,1 vertical reflecting measuring path
ALTOSONIC V12E CheckMetrological relevant5 horizontal direct measuring paths
Non-metrological relevant1 vertical reflecting measuring path
Accuracy classALTOSONIC V12E,ALTOSONIC V12E CheckMild flow disturbances5D-FC-5D-USM0,5
Severe flow disturbances5D-FC-5D-USM0,5

Remarks regarding table 1, 2 and 3:

  • xxD = Minimal length of straight inlet/outlet piping (where x can be 0...9).

  • FC = Flow conditioner.

  • USM = Ultrasonic gas meter.

Hereinafter:

  • the ALTOSONIC V12 & ALTOSONIC V12 Check are also referred to as ALTOSONIC V12 (Check);

  • the ALTOSONIC V12D & ALTOSONIC V12D Check are also referred to as ALTOSONIC V12D (Check);

  • the ALTOSONIC V12E & ALTOSONIC V12E Check are also referred to as ALTOSONIC V12E (Check).

Table 4 General characteristics ALTOSONIC V12 (Check), ALTOSONIC V12D (Check) and ALTOSONIC V12E (Check)

Meter typeALTOSONIC V12(Check),ALTOSONIC V12D(Check)和ALTOSONIC V12E(Check)
Minimum-maximum flow rateSee table 6-8
Environmental classesM3/E2
Minimum pressureSee table 6-8
Maximum pressureSee table 5

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Ambient temperature range-40℃/+55℃
Gas temperature rangeSee table 5
Intended for the measurement ofNatural gas and Air
Designed forCondensing humidity
OrientationHorizontal, vertical up and vertical down(all orientations)
Flow directionBi-directional
Path angle60°...80°
Power supply voltage24V DC
Software identification:- Version number- ChecksumKAFKA 2.0.0.0D4F94254KAFKA 2.0.0.1F0591D45KAFKA 2.0.0.20EE46EDAKAFKA 2.0.0.30x3834247E
KAFKA 2.0.0.50xCF968C03KAFKA 2.0.0.70x29DCEE4EKAFKA 2.0.0.90xC289C65F

Table 5 Operating ranges of the instrument per used transducer type

The gas temperature range and maximum operating pressure of the instrument is limited to the ranges as indicated below based on transducer type.

Transducer type[2]ALTOSONIC V12(Check),ALTOSONIC V12D(Check)&ALTOSONIC V12E(Check)Gas temperature rangeTmin...Tmax[℃]Maximum pressurepmax[bar(g)]Sound frequency[kHz]
G5.00-40...+70[1]150270
G5.01431
G5.02204
G5.03431
G6.00-40...+100[1]150
G6.01431
G6.02204
G6.03431
G7.01-40...+100[1]150330
G7.04100150

Remarks regarding table 5:

[1] The maximum gas temperature also depends on the chosen $ Q_{\mathrm{min}} $ as specified in table 5 or 6. The resulting limiting value for $ T_{\mathrm{max}} $ is normative.

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Table 6 General characteristics of the family of instruments - ALTOSONIC V12 (Check)

ALTOSONIC V12(Check)
Pipe SizeMinimumMaximumMinimum$p_{\min}^{[4]}$$p_{\max}^{[4]}$
Diameter Nominal NPS[”]Associated internal bore[5][mm]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq50^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq100^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Mild&Severe disturbances G5.00...G6.03 [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Mild disturbance G7.x [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Severe disturbance G7.x [m$^3$/h]$Q_{t}$ All [m$^3$/h][barg][barg]
4"(100mm)9610127751010910390According to table 5
6"(150mm)144163018002280205090
8"(200mm)1912045310040003600155
10"(250mm)2392580430060005400215
12"(300mm)28435120640082007380320
14"(350mm)312451508100105009450405
16"(400mm)35860195101001300011700505
18"(450mm)4051002401240016000144006200,5
20"(500mm)4481502851470019000171007351,0
24"(600mm)5401803751940025000225009702,0
26"(650mm)58525050021700280002520010852,5
28"(700mm)63330060024800320002880012403,0
30"(750mm)70840080027100350003150013554,0

Remarks regarding table 6:

[1] If higher values are chosen for $ Q_{\mathrm{min}} $ or $ Q_{t} $ and/or lower values for $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} $ , it has to be taken into account that:

  • If ratio $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{min}}\geq 5 0 $ then: $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{t}\geq 1 0 $

  • If ratio $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{min}} \geq 5 $ and $ < 50 $ then: $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{t}} \geq 5 $

[2] The maximum $ Q_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ depends on the transducer type and installation conditions (mild or severe flow disturbances).

[3] The maximum operating pressure ( $ p_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ )depends on the installed transducer according to table 5.

[4] Regarding $ p_{\min} $ and $ p_{\max} $ see also the section "Installation conditions, working pressure" on page 8.

[5] Associated internal bore may differ for certain schedule sizes. In such cases the alternate flowrates are recalculated as follows:

$$ Q _ {2 =} \frac {D _ {2} ^ {2}}{D _ {1} ^ {2}} \cdot Q _ {1} = \left(\frac {D _ {2}}{D _ {1}}\right) ^ {2} \cdot Q _ {1} $$

$ \mathrm{D}_{1} $ : Associated internal bore dimension [mm] (above table)

$ \mathrm{D}_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore dimension [mm]

$ Q_{1} $ : Associated flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3} / \mathrm{h}]$ (above table)

$ Q_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3}/\mathrm{h}] $

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Number R137/2012-A-NL1-20.16 revision 4

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Table 7 General characteristics of the family of instruments - ALTOSONIC V12D (Check)

ALTOSONIC V12D(Check)
Pipe SizeMinimumMaximumMinimum$p_{\min}^{[4]}$$p_{\max}^{[4]}$
Diameter Nominal NPS[”]Associated internal bore[5][mm]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq50^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq100^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Mild&Severe disturbances G5.00...G6.03 [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Mild disturbance G7.x [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Severe disturbance G7.x [m$^3$/h]$Q_{t}$ All [m$^3$/h][barg][barg]
4"(100mm)9610127751010950390According to table 5
6"(150mm)144163018002280213090
8"(200mm)1912045310040003750155
10"(250mm)2392580430060005650215
12"(300mm)28435120640082007700320
14"(350mm)312451508100105009850405
16"(400mm)35860195101001300012200505
18"(450mm)405100240124001600015000620
20"(500mm)448150285147001900017800735
24"(600mm)540180375194002500023450970
26"(650mm)5852505002170028000262501085
28"(700mm)6333006002480032000300001240
30"(750mm)7084008002710035000328001355

Remarks regarding table 7:

[1] If higher values are chosen for $ Q_{\min} $ or $ Q_{t} $ and/or lower values for $ Q_{\max} $ it has to be taken into account that:

  • If ratio $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{min}} \geq 50 $ then: $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{t}} \geq 10 $

If ratio $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{min}} \geq 5 $ and $ < 50 $ then: $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} / Q_{\mathrm{t}} \geq 5 $

[2] The maximum $ Q_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ depends on the transducer type and installation conditions (mild or severe flow disturbances).

[3] The maximum operating pressure $ p_{\mathrm{max}} $ depends on the installed transducer according to table 5.

[4] Regarding $ p_{\min} $ and $ p_{\max} $ see also the section "Installation conditions, working pressure" on page 8.

[5] Associated internal bore may differ for certain schedule sizes. In such cases the alternate flowrates are recalculated as follows:

$$ Q _ {2 =} \frac {D _ {2} ^ {2}}{D _ {1} ^ {2}} \cdot Q _ {1} = \left(\frac {D _ {2}}{D _ {1}}\right) ^ {2} \cdot Q _ {1} $$

$ \mathrm{D}_{1} $ : Associated internal bore dimension [mm] (above table)

$ \mathrm{D}_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore dimension [mm]

$ Q_{1} $ : Associated flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3} / \mathrm{h}]$ (above table)

$ Q_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3}/\mathrm{h}] $

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Table 8 General characteristics of the family of instruments - ALTOSONIC V12E (Check)

ALTOSONIC V12E(Check)
Pipe SizeMinimumMaximumMinimum$p_{\min}^{[4]}$$p_{\max}^{[4]}$
Diameter Nominal NPS[”]Associated internal bore[5][mm]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq50^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\min}$ $T_{\text{gas}}\leq100^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ [m$^3$/h]$Q_{\max}$ Mild&Severe disturbance ALL transducers [m$^3$/h]$Q_{t}$ All [m$^3$/h][barg][barg]
4"(100mm)9610121070390According to table 5
6"(150mm)1441630240590
8"(200mm)19120454230155
10"(250mm)23925806625215
12"(300mm)284351209350320
14"(350mm)3124515011285405
16"(400mm)3586019514860505
18"(450mm)40510024019015620
20"(500mm)44815028523250735
24"(600mm)54018037533800970

Remarks regarding table 8:

[1] If higher values are chosen for $ Q_{\mathrm{min}} $ or $ Q_{t} $ and/or lower values for $ Q_{\mathrm{max}} $ , it has to be taken into account that:

$$

  • \quad \text {I f r a t i o} Q _ {\max } / Q _ {\min } \geq 5 0 \quad \text {t h e n}: Q _ {\max } / Q _ {\mathrm {t}} \geq 1 0 $$

$$

  • \quad \mathrm {I f r a t i o} Q _ {\max } / Q _ {\min } \geq 5 \mathrm {a n d} < 5 0 \quad \mathrm {t h e n :} Q _ {\max } / Q _ {\mathrm {t}} \geq 5 $$

[2] The maximum $ Q_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ depends on the transducer type and installation conditions (mild or severe flow disturbances).

[3] The maximum operating pressure ( $ p_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ )depends on the installed transducer according to table 5.

[4] Regarding $ p_{\min} $ and $ p_{\max} $ see also the section "Installation conditions, working pressure" on page 8.

[5] Associated internal bore may differ for certain schedule sizes. In such cases the alternate flowrates are recalculated as follows:

$$ Q _ {2 =} \frac {D _ {2} ^ {2}}{D _ {1} ^ {2}} \cdot Q _ {1} = \left(\frac {D _ {2}}{D _ {1}}\right) ^ {2} \cdot Q _ {1} $$

$ \mathrm{D}_{1} $ : Associated internal bore dimension [mm] (above table)

$ \mathrm{D}_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore dimension [mm]

$ Q_{1} $ : Associated flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3} / \mathrm{h}]$ (above table)

$ \mathrm{Q}_{2} $ : Alternate internal bore flowrate $ [\mathrm{m}^{3}/\mathrm{h}] $

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Installation conditions:

Installation requirements

Any components which could affect the gas flow must be avoided within the prescribed inlet pipe length. The inlet pipe must be designed as a straight pipe section of the same nominal diameter as the gas meter. The necessary straight pipe length is stated on the name plate of the meter.

The installation requirements, based on accuracy class and mild and/or severe flow disturbance are specified in table 1, 2 and 3. The used flow conditioner (if applicable) is of type: "KROHNE flow conditioner" or "FC3".

Working pressure

The spool piece and the transducers can be used up to the specified pressure in table 5 ( $ p_{\mathrm{m a x}} $ depending on transducer type).

The two pressures, at which the meter shall be calibrated, without intermediate adjustment over its full flow rate range during initial verification ( $ p_{\mathrm{min}} $ calibration and $ p_{\mathrm{max}} $ calibration),shall be equal to the operating pressure range ( $ p_{\mathrm{min}} $ and $ p_{\mathrm{max}} $ )as given on the type plate.

In case the claimed type plate values $ ( p_{\mathrm{max}}-p_{\mathrm{min}}) < = $ ( 50- $ p_{\mathrm{min}} $ table 6,7,8), only 1 calibration pressure $ ( p_{\mathrm{calibration}}) $ is necessary.

For a maximum working pressure $ \left(p_{\mathrm{m a x}}\right) $ of the ultrasonic gas meter above 60 bar(a), a maximum calibration pressure $ \left(p_{\mathrm{m a x}}\right) $ calibration) of around 60 bar(a) is allowed since this is the highest possible test pressure at any test location traceable to (inter)national standards.

Meter in series

It is allowed to install the ALTOSONIC V12 (Check), ALTOSONIC V12D (Check) and ALTOSONIC V12E (Check) meters in series with another ultrasonic meter by directly connecting the outlet of the first meter to the inlet of the second meter, while applying the following conditions:

  • Both meters are calibrated at the same time, being mounted together;

  • The installation conditions of both meter types are fulfilled.

Reduced bore

In case the ALTOSONIC V12 (Check), ALTOSONIC V12D (Check) or ALTOSONIC V12E (Check) is applied in series with a reduced bore meter, the following condition is also applicable:

  • If the ALTOSONIC V12 (Check), ALTOSONIC V12D (Check) or ALTOSONIC V12E (Check) is mounted on the second position, then the angle of inclination of the reduced bore shall be less than $ 7^{\circ} $

Non-essential parts:

Krohne Care-Board (optional)

A board with additional IO and a diagnostic expert system to interpret standard diagnostic parameters that provides also long term trending. It is allowed to add the Care-Board to existing meter electronics which were originally setup without a Care-Board.

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Certificate history:

This revision replaces the previous versions.

RevisionDateDescription of the modification
024 December 2020Initial
120 December 2022Updated the software to V2.0.05
219 January 2023Typo correction in the software number V2.0.0.5
36 June 2025Added V12E and software number V2.0.0.7
412 December 2025Added M3 class, $Q_{\mathrm{max}}$ adjustment, additional V12E family meters, and software number V2.0.0.9