INSTRUMENT MANIFOLDS

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INTRODUCTION
General Information....................................................................2
Bonnet Design............................................................................3
Specifications ............................................................................3
Options ......................................................................................3
2 VALVE MANIFOLDS
MP/MPR 2-valve manifold for threaded instruments ..............4
MPB 2-valve manifold for flanged instruments ........................5
3 VALVE MANIFOLDS
M1 3-valve manifold . Threaded connections ..........................6
M4/M4R 3-valve manifold for flanged instruments ..................7
5 VALVE MANIFOLDS
M5 5-valve manifold, Threaded connections ..........................8
M5B/M5BR 5 valve manifold for flanged instruments ..............9
M5GN 5 -valve manifold for natural gas..................................10
SPECIAL MANIFOLDS
MCP Flat manifolds ................................................................11
ACCESORIES
SM/SM1 Manifold brackets ....................................................12
BR Connection flange ..............................................................13
AMD Direct mounting accesories ............................................14

Introduction
General Information
ABAC integral manifolds cover a wide field of applications through their different configurations. They combine all the
operations in only one unit; reducing substantially the quantity of fittings involved, saving in this way mounting labor, limiting
the leak risks and cutting acquisition and maintenance costs.
They are offered in 2-valve versions to be used in static pressure, in 3-valve versions for manometers or differential
pressure instruments and in 5-valve versions for additional operations of purge or calibration.
ABAC manifolds main characteristics:

Compact design which saves up space and reduces

leak possibilities
Rating 6000 psi @ 70 F
Zinc yellow plated treatment thickness
10/12 in carbon steel bodies

Complete bulk material traceability

100 % tested in factory
Cleaned for oxigen service, under request
Material according to NACE MR-01-75, under request
Wide variety of fittings and configurations

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Bonnet Design
Threaded bonnets without joint ring and with latch against accidental unscrewing
Stainless steel stems in all the cases
Bonnets with blow out proof stem design which also isolates packing from process pressure
Laminated and lubricated stem thread to avoid galling and to reduce operating torque
BLOCK AND BY PASS BONNET

PURGE BONNET

Packing under stem thread which keeps it isolated from the process fluid.

Needle stem with

backseat, repackageable
under pressure.

Adjustable in service.
Plastic cap to retain lubricant and to prevent contaminant access.
With different colours for their easy identification in each process

Metal Seat Option

Non rotating plug with
different materials and shapes

Soft Seat Option

One-piece rotating stem and plug, conic type
Direct flow way into the valve

Specifications
Pressure and Temperature Rating
Service Pressure @ 70F

Seat

Packing

Carbon steel mounting bolts

AISI 316Stainless mounting bolts

Maximum
Temperature

PTFE

Integral (Machined in body)

6000 psi

4500 psi

500F

Graphoil

Integral (Machined in body)

6000 psi

4500 psi

930 F

PTFE

Acetal

6000 psi (*)

4500 psi (*)

200F

Peek
Acetal

6000 psi
6000 psi (*)

4500 psi
4500 psi (*)

400F
200F

PTFE
Fluorelastomer with PTFE back up ring
(*) For M5GN model is 3000 psi

Standard Materials
Version

Body

Bonnet

Stem

Stem tip

Seat

Packing and
flange seal

Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

SAE 1040

AISI 420

AISI 420/440 Ball

Integral

PTFE /Graphoil

Stainless Steel

AISI 316/ CF8M

AISI 316

AISI 316

AISI 316 Conic tip

Integral

PTFE /Graphoil

Stainless Steel

AISI 316/ CF8M

AISI 316

AISI 316

Integral

Peek / Acetal

PTFE/Fluorelastomer

Nace

AISI 316/ CF8M

AISI 316

AISI 316

Monel

Integral

PTFE/Graphoil

Options

Optional

Add letter:

Example

Cleaned for oxygen use (only for stainless steel)

OX

M4-IT OX

For sour gas (only for stainless steel)

SG

M4R-IT SG

Blind plug in commanded vent

PT

M5-IT PT

Stellite stem tip

Stainless steel mounting bolts
Coupling flange distance 56 ~ 59 mm

V2
BI
DB

M1 IT V2
M4-IT BI
M4R - IT DB

2-valve Manifolds
INSTRUMENT
They provide the block and purge effects required in the installation of
manometers, pressure switches and static pressure transmitters. In
normal operation, the block valve remains opened, and the purge or
equalization valve remains closed. In order to unmount the instrument
and to verify the zero, you have to close the block valve and to
depressurize with the purge. It is also possible to use the threaded purge
outlet to enter a known signal, closing the blocking and to check, in this
way, the mounted instrument without removing it.

PURGE/CALIB.

PROCESS

MP/MPR 2-valve Manifold for Threaded Instruments

In the MP version the instrument is
screwed to a connector or coupling,
which at the same time is fixed to the
manifold body by means of bolts. On
the other hand, in the MPR, model, the
instrument or manometer is directly
threaded on the manifold body. In both
cases the kit includes 3/8 U bolt for
2 pipe mounting.
MPR

MP

Mounting Measurement
TO INSTRUMENT -1/2 NPT

MPR MODEL

TO INSTRUMENT -1/2 NPT

MP MODEL

3/8 U Bolt

PROCESS SIGNAL 1/2 or 1/4 NPT

PURGE 1/4 NPT

Ordering Information

MPR

- C G-

Model (connection to instrument)

MPR: 1/2 NPT threaded
MP: 1/2 NPT flange connector
Connection to process
Empty
1/2 NPT. Standard
25
: 1/4 NPT
Seat
Empty
: Integral.Metal seat.
AD
: Acetal
Soft Seat.
AE
: Peek

Options (see page 3)

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
C: Carbon steel
I: Stainless steel

MPB 2-valve Manifold for Flanged Instruments

The MPB is used in the d/p cell style static pressure transmitter
mounting. In this flanged version, the instrument is fixed to
one of the manifold faces by means of bolts, while on the
process side there is a 1/2 NPT threaded connection.
It accepts the use of the SM bracket to be mounted on a 2
pipe (see page N 12)

Mounting Measurements
INSTRUMENT SIDE
Max Opened 151

Purge 1/4NPT
Mounting holes 7

Process Signal 1/2NPT

Ordering Information
MPB

G Options (see page 3)

Model

Seat:
Empty
AD
AE

- C

: Integral. Metal seat.

: Acetal
Soft seat.
: Peek

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
C: Carbon steel
I: Stainless steel

3- valve Manifolds
INSTRUMENT

They combine two main block valves and an equalizer or by pass, necessary for
the gauge and differential pressure transmitters mounting.
Normally the block valves are opened and the equalization vale is closed. In order
to check the instrument zero, the by pass is opened and the downstream block is
BLOCK
closed.
In this way the pressures at both sides of the instrument are leveled. To dismount
it, the other block has to be closed, making it possible to remove it. In order the PURGE
instrument to be in use again and with the by pass opened, the two block valves (optional)
have to be completely opened. Then the equalizer has to be closed establishing
the
p between the branches.

BY-PASS
BLOCK

PROCESS

Optional purge ports on the process side are offered to purge the instrument legs
or also to work with applications which need a continuous purging process.
They admit the use of brackets for its mounting on 2 pipestand. (see page 12)

M1 3 valve Manifold.Threaded Connections

General application manifold. Its threaded 1/2 NPT connections to
process and instrument allow its installation in any convenient point
between the process and the transmitter or gauge.

Mounting measures
Max 215 Opened

Max 96 Opened

INSTRUMENT SIDE

PROCESS SIDE
7 Mounting hole

4 port 1/2NPT

PURGE 1/4 NPT (Opt)

Ordering Information
M1
Model
Connections
Empty
: 1/2NPT. Standard
25
: 1/4 NPT
Seat
Empty
: Integral. Metal Seat.
AD
: Acetal
Soft seat.
AE
: Peek
Optional purgue ports
Intercalate letter P.

- P-C GOther options (see page. 3)

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer

Material
C: Carbon steel
I: Stainless steel

M4/M4R 3 Valve Manifold for Flanged Instruments

They are 3-valve manifolds designed for the flanged transmitter
mounting with a distance between connections of 2 1/8. The
instrument is directly fixed on the manifold flanged face by
means of 4 NF 7/16 bolts. In this way a series of accessories is
eliminated, reducing costs and leak possibilities.
The M4 model is used when it is required a direct connection
with an orifice plate, allowing the transmitter to be placed very
close to the process pipe. In this case, the futbol flanges of the
transmitter are mounted on the manifold flanged face to receive
the process signal through a 1/2 pipe.

M4

The M4R is used when it is not required a direct connection with

the orifice plate. On the process side the manifold has two
1/2 NPT threaded connections to receive the signal
through tubing and connector.
M4R

Mounting measurements
Max. 215 opened

Max. 86 opened

INSTRUMENT SIDE

7 Mounting hole

PROCESS SIDE
1/4NPT Purges (Optional)

4 NF 7/16x 20
/ holes

MODEL M4

PROCESS SIDE

MODEL M4R

2 port 1/2NPT H

Ordering Information
M4
Model
M4: Flange /Flange
M4R: Flange / thread
Seat
Empty
: Integral. Metal seat.
AD
: Acetal
Soft seat.
AE
: Peek
Optional purge ports
Intercalate letter P

- P- C

G Other opttions (see page 3)

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
C: Carbon steel
I: Stainless steel

5-Valve Manifolds

INSTRUMENT

As the 3-valve manifolds, the 5-valve manifolds are used for the
differential pressure instrument mounting. They have two block PURGES/CALIBR
valves, one equalizer valve and, on the instrument side, they add
two additional purge valves for vent or calibration. Therefore,
BLOCK
they add other contrast/ calibration operations to the 3-valve
operations, since a known signal can be entered through the
purge connections (threaded), in order to check the mounted
instrument without removing it. Or also to connect a test instrument
on them to compare. They also allow to purge the instrument and
the process (opening the blocks).

BY-PASS

BLOCK

PROCESS

In gas flow measurements it is advisable to use the double equalizer valve version in order to assure the
watertightness between the high and low pressure connections (see more detail on M5GN model, page. 10)

M5 5-Valve Manifold.Threaded connections

General application manifold designed for manometers and differential
pressure transmitter remote mounting. Their 1/2 NPT threaded
connections to process and instrument allow its installation in any
convenient point between the process and the transmitter or manometer.
It has threaded 1/4 NPT vent connections.

Mounting Measures
Max. 215 opened

Max. 96 opened

INSTRUMENT SIDE

PROCESS SIDE

7 Mounting hole

PURGES 1/4 NPT

4 hole 1/2 NPT

Ordering Information
M5
Model

-C

G Options (see page 3)

Connections
Empty
25

: 1/2 NPT. Standard

: 1/4 NPT

Seat
Empty
AD
AE

: Integral. Metal Seat.

: Acetal
Soft seat
: Peek

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
C: Carbon Steel
I: Stainless Steel

M5B/M5BR 5-valve Manifold for Flanged Instruments

They are 5-valve manifolds designed for the flanged transmitter
mounting with a 54 mm (2 1/8) distance between connections.
Through a studied design all the effects of blocking, equalization,
calibration and purging are combined in an investment casted body.
The instrument is directly fixed on the manifold flanged face by
means of 4 NF 7/16 bolts.
From the process side, flanged or threaded connections are set up
according to the model. And the vent connections are threaded 1/4 NPT.
The M5B model is used when it is needed a direct connection with
an orifice plate, allowing the transmitter to be placed very close to
the process pipe. In this case the oval flanges of the transmitter are
mounted on the other manifold flanged face to receive the signal of
the process, by 1/2 pipe.
The M5BR model is used when a direct connection with an orifice
plate is not needed. From the process side , the manifold brings two
1/2 NPT threaded connections to receive the signal by means of
tubing and connector.

M5B

M5BR

Mounting Measures
Max. 236 opened

Max. 86 opened

M5B MODEL
INSTRUMENT SIDE

1/4 NPT
Purges

PROCESS SIDE
4 NF 7/16x 20 holes

M5BR MODEL
PROCESS SIDE
2 hole 1/2 NPT

Ordering Information
M5B
Model
M5B
M5BR
Seat
Empty
AD
AE

- C

G Options (see page 3)

: Flange / Flange
: Flange / Thread

: Integral. Metal Seat.

: Acetal
Soft Seat.
: Peek

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
C: Carbon Steel
I: Stainless Steel

M5GN 5-valve Manifold for Natural Gas

It is a 5 valve manifold designed for applications where high precision
flow measurements are needed. Mainly in natural gas lines. It combines
two main block valves, 2 equalizer valves and one purge valve. The two
equalizer valves are used to avoid leakages between high and low pressure
connections which would cause measurement errors.
During normal operation the 2 block valves are opened, the 2 equalizer
ones are closed and the purge one is opened in order to detect eventual
leakages.The transmitter is fixed directly to one face of the manifold. The
field calibrations may be carried out without dismantling, since it has two
1/4 NPT test connections.
The M5GN I model has integral metal seat and 3/16 orifice.
The M5GN A version has 3/8 orifice and soft seat. In this way it is
possible to have bigger channels without diameter changes, to reduce
pulsations in a gas line which may cause an error in the flow measurement
as well as to assure a good drain where the wet gas and the hydrates are
a problem.To achieve the best performance it is advisable to use this
manifold with the direct mounting accessories to have the instrument as
close as possible to the primary element. See more details in AMD, direct
mounting fittings (page 14)

INSTRUMENT
BY-PASS BY-PASS

CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION

BLOCK

BLOCK

PROCESS

PURGE

PROCESS

Mounting Measures
94 max opened

M5GN I
INSTRUMENT SIDE
2 1/4 NPT TEST PORTS

PROCESS
SIDE

1/4 NPT PURGE

4NF 7/16 x 20 threaded
/ holes
212 max. opened

94 max opened

M5GN A
INSTRUMENT SIDE
2 1/4 NPT test ports

1/4 NPT PURGE

PROCESS SIDE
4NF 7/16 x 20 threaded
/ holes
306 max. opened

Materials
Model

Orifice

Service
pressure @ 70F

PTFE

3/16

6000 psi

500F

ACETAL

PTFE

3/8

3000 psi

200F

PEEK

PTFE

3/8

6000 psi

400F

Body, bonnet and

stem

Seat
flange seal

M5GN I- IT

AISI 316 S.S.

Integral

M5GN AD- IT

AISI 316 S.S.

M5GN AE- IT

AISI 316 S.S.

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Packing and

Maximum
temperature

Special Manifolds
MCP Flat Manifolds
They are compact manifolds, specially adapted for
mounting transmitter with cameras on the same
plane, like Coplanar or similar.
The instrument is fixed directly on the manifold flanged
face by means of 4 bolts. The connection to process is 1/2
NPT threaded.They are made of AISI 316 stainless steel
and they are available in two, three and five valve versions.

Mounting measures
THREE VALVES

TWO VALVES

Vent /
Calibration
1/4 NPT

Vent /
Calibration
1/4 NPT (2
places)

4 12
mounting
holes

4 12
mounting
holes

FIVE VALVES

Vent / Calibration
1/4 NPT (2 places)

4 12
mounting
holes

Ordering Information
MCP 3
Model

- I

T Options (see page 3)

Valves
2
3
5

: 2 valves
: 3 valves
: 5 valves

Seat
Empty
AD
AE

: Integral. Metal Seat.

: Acetal
Soft Seat
: Peek

Packing
T: PTFE
G: Graphoil
V: Fluorelastomer
Material
I: Stainless Steel

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Accesories
SM/SM1 Manifold Brackets
The transmitter installation through ABAC manifolds
can be optimized using SM or SMI brackets.

SM

Model for horizontal mounting: With this accessory the

flanged manifold is supported instead of mounting the instrument.

It gives the following advantages:
It eliminates the risk of damages in the transmitter during the
mounting, since at that moment you only install the manifold.
It allows the piping construction without having the instruments.
It reduces maintenance costs allowing a quick disconnection
of the instrument.
It can be used in manifolds with bottom purge ports.
It admits the 2 pipestand in horizontal or vertical position.

SM Model

SM1 Model for vertical mounting: With this accessory the threaded
manifold remains firmly supported, avoiding in this way the fixing
through the threaded input and output connections.
It is also used to mount flanged or flat manifolds when the instrument
is a coplanar type instrument since in this way, the instrument
remains installed vertically.

The mounting bolts and the ABAC manifold brackets are supplied
with a superficial thermocuring covering which guarantees a 1000
hours resistance to salt spray testing.

SM1 Model

Technical Information
Components

Material (*)

Support plate

Carbon steel

3/8 U bolts for 2 pipestand with washers and nuts

Carbon steel

Mounting screws
(*) With special DORRLTECH covering

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Alloy steel

Mounting Measures

2 PIPESTAND

Recommended mounting for

manifolds with bottom purge ports
(vertical mounting)

2 PIPESTAND

2 PIPESTAND

BR Flange
The BR flanges are used in direct mounting to its
process connection. They are supplied in carbon or
stainless steel.

Model
Carbon steel flange

BRC

AISI 316 flange

BRI

1/2 NPT EXCENTRIC THREAD

Flange seal and mounting bolts are included

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AMD Direct Mounting Accessories

It is an accessory system which allows the mounting of the
transmitter directly on the primary element, eliminating long
impulsion lines. Its design provides full bore porting and
without diameter changes. With this you achieve:
An improvement in the transmitter performance
before pulsant flows
A reduction in freezing, leakages problems etc.
in the instrument connections
The direct mounting system consists of the
following basic elements:

CE Stabilized connector
AA Right Angle Mount
3 or 5- valve flanged manifold
Coplaner Adapters

CE Stabilized Connector
It gives a rigid connection of the manifold or adapter with the orifice
plate, increasing considerably the flexion strength in the whole
kit. It has a 3/8 orifice and it is totally made of AISI 316 stainless
steel. The kit is completed with NF 7/16 mounting bolts and
PTFE seals.
It is also available with a KD dielectric kit: dielectric isolation joint
to avoid undesirable currents reaching the instrument and
damaging it.

AA Right Angle Mount

It is designed to provide a 90 change in the measuring line.
It can be supplied with or without block valves. It has 3/8
orifice and two 1/4 NPT lower purge ports.

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Coplaner adapters
These coplaner adapters are used when it is necessary to mount
2 transmitters on a same manifold. They are available in 2 models:

PAP Parallel Coplaner Adapter

It is used to mount a differential pressure transmitter and a static
pressure transmitter. In this case, the adapter provides blocking
and purge effects for the last one.

PAT Perpendicular Coplanar Adapter

It is designed to mount 2 differential pressure transmitters in
bidirectional flow applications or when two measurement
instruments are needed to custody transfer applications
Below you will find some possible configurations to install the
M5GN manifold, using direct mounting fittings.

Other flanged manifolds such as, M4 or M5B may also be used.

Caution: All the data contained in this publication offer options on products and/or systems to give more information
to high technical experienced users. Due to the different operative conditions and to the applications of theses products,
it will be the designer's and/or user's responsibility to choose the appropriate models for its specific use as well as to
ensure a correct mounting, operation and maintenance process.

Graphoil is a UCAR Company registered trademark

Coplanar is a Rosemount, Inc registered trade mark

This document shall be considered a Non Controlled Copy if it does not have the triangular seal stating the contrary. Therefore, ABAC keeps the right to modify all or a part of
all the characteristics specified in it without any notice

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