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 configuration | ALTOSONIC V12 | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal reflecting measuring paths | |
| Optional, non-metrological relevant | Optional, 1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| ALTOSONIC V12 Check | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal reflecting measuring paths | ||
| Non-metrological relevant | 1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| Accuracy class | ALTOSONIC V12, ALTOSONIC V12 Check | Mild flow disturbances | 10D-USM | 0,5 |
| 2D-FC-3D-USM | 0,5 | |||
| Severe flow disturbances | 2D-FC-3D-USM | 0,5 | ||
| 10D-USM | 1,0 | |||
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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 configuration | ALTOSONIC V12D | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal direct measuring paths | |
| Optional, non-metrological relevant | Optional,1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| ALTOSONIC V12D Check | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal direct measuring paths | ||
| Non-metrological relevant | 1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| Accuracy class | ALTOSONIC V12D,ALTOSONIC V12D Check | Mild flow disturbances | 2D-FC-8D-USM | 1,0 |
| Severe flow disturbances | 2D-FC-8D-USM | 1,0 | ||
Table 3 General characteristics ALTOSONIC V12E and ALTOSONIC V12E Check
| Characteristics | ||||
| Path configuration | ALTOSONIC V12E | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal direct measuring paths | |
| Optional, non-metrological relevant | Optional,1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| ALTOSONIC V12E Check | Metrological relevant | 5 horizontal direct measuring paths | ||
| Non-metrological relevant | 1 vertical reflecting measuring path | |||
| Accuracy class | ALTOSONIC V12E,ALTOSONIC V12E Check | Mild flow disturbances | 5D-FC-5D-USM | 0,5 |
| Severe flow disturbances | 5D-FC-5D-USM | 0,5 | ||
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 type | ALTOSONIC V12(Check),ALTOSONIC V12D(Check)和ALTOSONIC V12E(Check) |
| Minimum-maximum flow rate | See table 6-8 |
| Environmental classes | M3/E2 |
| Minimum pressure | See table 6-8 |
| Maximum pressure | See table 5 |
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| Ambient temperature range | -40℃/+55℃ | |||
| Gas temperature range | See table 5 | |||
| Intended for the measurement of | Natural gas and Air | |||
| Designed for | Condensing humidity | |||
| Orientation | Horizontal, vertical up and vertical down(all orientations) | |||
| Flow direction | Bi-directional | |||
| Path angle | 60°...80° | |||
| Power supply voltage | 24V DC | |||
| Software identification:- Version number- Checksum | KAFKA 2.0.0.0D4F94254 | KAFKA 2.0.0.1F0591D45 | KAFKA 2.0.0.20EE46EDA | KAFKA 2.0.0.30x3834247E |
| KAFKA 2.0.0.50xCF968C03 | KAFKA 2.0.0.70x29DCEE4E | KAFKA 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] | 150 | 270 |
| G5.01 | 431 | ||
| G5.02 | 204 | ||
| G5.03 | 431 | ||
| G6.00 | -40...+100[1] | 150 | |
| G6.01 | 431 | ||
| G6.02 | 204 | ||
| G6.03 | 431 | ||
| G7.01 | -40...+100[1] | 150 | 330 |
| G7.04 | 100 | 150 |
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 Size | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | $p_{\min}^{[4]}$ | $p_{\max}^{[4]}$ | ||||
| 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) | 96 | 10 | 12 | 775 | 1010 | 910 | 39 | 0 | According to table 5 |
| 6"(150mm) | 144 | 16 | 30 | 1800 | 2280 | 2050 | 90 | ||
| 8"(200mm) | 191 | 20 | 45 | 3100 | 4000 | 3600 | 155 | ||
| 10"(250mm) | 239 | 25 | 80 | 4300 | 6000 | 5400 | 215 | ||
| 12"(300mm) | 284 | 35 | 120 | 6400 | 8200 | 7380 | 320 | ||
| 14"(350mm) | 312 | 45 | 150 | 8100 | 10500 | 9450 | 405 | ||
| 16"(400mm) | 358 | 60 | 195 | 10100 | 13000 | 11700 | 505 | ||
| 18"(450mm) | 405 | 100 | 240 | 12400 | 16000 | 14400 | 620 | 0,5 | |
| 20"(500mm) | 448 | 150 | 285 | 14700 | 19000 | 17100 | 735 | 1,0 | |
| 24"(600mm) | 540 | 180 | 375 | 19400 | 25000 | 22500 | 970 | 2,0 | |
| 26"(650mm) | 585 | 250 | 500 | 21700 | 28000 | 25200 | 1085 | 2,5 | |
| 28"(700mm) | 633 | 300 | 600 | 24800 | 32000 | 28800 | 1240 | 3,0 | |
| 30"(750mm) | 708 | 400 | 800 | 27100 | 35000 | 31500 | 1355 | 4,0 | |
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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Table 7 General characteristics of the family of instruments - ALTOSONIC V12D (Check)
| ALTOSONIC V12D(Check) | |||||||||
| Pipe Size | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | $p_{\min}^{[4]}$ | $p_{\max}^{[4]}$ | ||||
| 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) | 96 | 10 | 12 | 775 | 1010 | 950 | 39 | 0 | According to table 5 |
| 6"(150mm) | 144 | 16 | 30 | 1800 | 2280 | 2130 | 90 | ||
| 8"(200mm) | 191 | 20 | 45 | 3100 | 4000 | 3750 | 155 | ||
| 10"(250mm) | 239 | 25 | 80 | 4300 | 6000 | 5650 | 215 | ||
| 12"(300mm) | 284 | 35 | 120 | 6400 | 8200 | 7700 | 320 | ||
| 14"(350mm) | 312 | 45 | 150 | 8100 | 10500 | 9850 | 405 | ||
| 16"(400mm) | 358 | 60 | 195 | 10100 | 13000 | 12200 | 505 | ||
| 18"(450mm) | 405 | 100 | 240 | 12400 | 16000 | 15000 | 620 | ||
| 20"(500mm) | 448 | 150 | 285 | 14700 | 19000 | 17800 | 735 | ||
| 24"(600mm) | 540 | 180 | 375 | 19400 | 25000 | 23450 | 970 | ||
| 26"(650mm) | 585 | 250 | 500 | 21700 | 28000 | 26250 | 1085 | ||
| 28"(700mm) | 633 | 300 | 600 | 24800 | 32000 | 30000 | 1240 | ||
| 30"(750mm) | 708 | 400 | 800 | 27100 | 35000 | 32800 | 1355 | ||
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 Size | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | $p_{\min}^{[4]}$ | $p_{\max}^{[4]}$ | ||
| 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) | 96 | 10 | 12 | 1070 | 39 | 0 | According to table 5 |
| 6"(150mm) | 144 | 16 | 30 | 2405 | 90 | ||
| 8"(200mm) | 191 | 20 | 45 | 4230 | 155 | ||
| 10"(250mm) | 239 | 25 | 80 | 6625 | 215 | ||
| 12"(300mm) | 284 | 35 | 120 | 9350 | 320 | ||
| 14"(350mm) | 312 | 45 | 150 | 11285 | 405 | ||
| 16"(400mm) | 358 | 60 | 195 | 14860 | 505 | ||
| 18"(450mm) | 405 | 100 | 240 | 19015 | 620 | ||
| 20"(500mm) | 448 | 150 | 285 | 23250 | 735 | ||
| 24"(600mm) | 540 | 180 | 375 | 33800 | 970 | ||
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.
| Revision | Date | Description of the modification |
| 0 | 24 December 2020 | Initial |
| 1 | 20 December 2022 | Updated the software to V2.0.05 |
| 2 | 19 January 2023 | Typo correction in the software number V2.0.0.5 |
| 3 | 6 June 2025 | Added V12E and software number V2.0.0.7 |
| 4 | 12 December 2025 | Added M3 class, $Q_{\mathrm{max}}$ adjustment, additional V12E family meters, and software number V2.0.0.9 |