TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CALDON LEFM 240Ci

Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Integral Manifold Design
When accuracy and reliability are critical the CALDON® family of
leading edge flow meters (LEFM®) provides the petroleum industry Cast Meter Body
with a durable, stable and low cost-of-ownership measurement
option. The three LEFM models – the LEFM 220, LEFM 240 and
LEFM 280 – cover a broad range of measurement demands and
allow users to choose just the right amount of metering horsepower
– whether it is for custody transfer, check or allocation metering, or
leak detection/line balance applications.
The LEFM 240Ci ultrasonic flow meter is a compact, high-performance
unit designed specifically for custody transfer or fiscal metering
applications. The four chordal path design ensures linearity over a wide
flow range and the ability to handle a wide range of petroleum fluids Forged Meter Body
including crude oils, refined products and blends. Its versatility allows
application in single or multiple product pipelines, as well as ship
loading/off loading and offshore applications.

METER CONSTRUCTION
The CALDON LEFM 240Ci meter body is designed and manufactured in accordance with ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code or the Pressure
Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC and is suitable for handling pressurized liquid hydrocarbons. It has eight piezoelectric transducer modules
(typically 1.0 MHz or 1.6 MHz) forming four chordal paths. These are mounted in pressure containing housings and can be replaced while the
meter body is under operating conditions. Ingress protection rating for the transmitter and meter body is IP66 (NEMA 4/4X).

Sizes, Maximum Flow Rates and K-factors

Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal
Size DN Maximum K-factor Maximum K-factor Size DN Maximum K-factor Maximum K-factor
Flow Flow Flow Flow
(in.) (BPH) (P/Bbl) (m3/h) (P/m3) (in.) (BPH) (P/Bbl) (m3/h) (P/m3)
4 100 2050 2000 325 12,600 26 650 87,000 45 13,900 280
6 150 4650 1000 740 6300 28 700 100,000 40 16,200 240
8 200 8150 500 1290 3150 30 750 115,000 35 18,700 220
10 250 12,800 350 2030 2200 32 800 130,000 30 21,300 185
12 300 19,300 250 3070 1570 34 850 150,000 25 24,200 165
14 350 23,600 200 3750 1000 36 900 165,000 25 27,200 145
16 400 28,700 150 4560 940 40 1000 205,000 20 32,600 125
18 450 41,000 100 6500 630 K-factor is based on ~ 1.1 KHz output at maximum nominal rate. Other
20 500 50,000 85 7900 530 K-factors can be programmed but should be between 4 Hz and 10 KHz output
at all operating flow rates. Meters are typically sized for a 10:1 flow range
24 600 72,000 60 11,500 380
(from maximum flow) for sizes 4" to 8"; 15:1 for sizes 10" and larger.
LEFMLink 2G Calibration Lab
LEFMLink 2G provides an
interface between LEFM
products and the user’s PC
via a serial connection.
LEFMLink 2G enables the
user to view operating and
diagnostic information and can
also provide a continuous audit
of the meter. LEFMLink 2G
software is shipped with all LEFM products and can also be
downloaded from the Cameron website. LEFMLink 2G software
includes a wizard that walks the user through the installation
process on their PC.
Cameron’s Hydrocarbon Calibration Laboratory is a state-of-the-art
• The main screen provides an overview of meter status and
facility located in Pittsburgh, PA. Every CALDON LEFM 200 series
measurements, including flow rate, totals, temperature,
ultrasonic flow meter is calibrated in this laboratory using up to
pressure, viscosity, density and alarm/alert status.
three oils. The ability to use multiple oils allows calibration over
• Remotely scales analog inputs/outputs and forces the pulse a Reynolds number range that includes that of the customer's
and analog outputs to verify values and operation. application. This ensures meter performance will be unaffected
• The diagnostic screen provides data for each ultrasonic path. by changes in flow rate and viscosity once the meter is installed.
The calculation diagnostics page shows velocity profile, profile
factor, Reynolds number and totalizer information. Velocity
profile, sound velocity and standard deviation of the transit
time difference can be displayed in graphic form.
• LEFMLink 2G allows the user to store data in the PC memory.
The logging capability allows the creation of a single continuous
file, logging data at regular intervals. The flow profile signature
can be recorded during calibration and later compared to the
in situ flow profile to monitor for variations that could affect
performance. Changes in gain or profile signature can also be
tracked to identify effects of wax buildup and other conditions
that could affect overall performance.
Standard Materials of Construction
Meter Body Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
Flanges 316 Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
Body Cast or Forged Stainless Steel Cast or Forged Carbon Steel
Manifold Covers 316 Stainless Steel or Aluminum 316 Stainless Steel or Aluminum
Transducer Housings 316 Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel or INCONEL 625
Junction Boxes (Remote Transmitter) Copper-free Aluminum or Optional Cast
Stainless Steel – CF8M (316)

Compact Transmitter Enclosure

Standard Copper-free Aluminum
Stainless Steel Optional Stainless Steel

Consult Cameron for other material options.

Standard End Connections and Maximum Working Pressure –

Maximum Working Pressure -20° F to 100° F (-29° C to 38° C)
ANSI B16.5 Raised Face Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
Class 150 275 psi (19.0 bar) 285 psi (19.6 bar)
Class 300 720 psi (49.6 bar) 740 psi (51.1 bar)
Class 600 1440 psi (99.3 bar) 1480 psi (102.1 bar)
Class 900 2160 psi (148.2 bar) 2220 psi (153.2 bar)
Class 1500 3600 psi (248.2 bar) 3705 psi (255.3 bar)

General SpecificationsCi Compact Transmitter

LEFM 220Ci Compact Transmitter
Voltage 18 - 30 VDC
Power 12 W
Relative Humidity 0 - 100%
Operating Temperature -58° F to 158° F (-50° C to 70° C)
Local Display Yes (two-line 16 characters/line) 0.22" high (6.0 mm)
Remote Mounting from Meter 328 ft (100 m)
Analog Input(s) One, 4 - 20 mA
Configured for fluid temperature, pressure or density.
Analog Output(s) One, 4 - 20 mA
Any process variable measured by the meter is available as an analog output.
Digital Outputs
Flow Two pulse output channels selectable as either 0 - 5 V or 0 - 12 V;
A and B continuous 50/50 duty cycle. Programmable K-factor.
Flow Direction B-channel can be programmed as 90° out of phase with A or as a direction-indicating voltage level (high = forward flow)
Alarm Status 0 - 5 V or 0 - 12 V selectable (0 = alarm)
Communication Modbus® RTU-485 (2) – up to 3900 ft (1200 m) or
Modbus RTU-485 (1) and Ethernet supporting Modbus/TCP and web server (1)

Meter Body
Relative Humidity 0 - 100%
Operating Temperature Stainless Steel -58° F to 284° F (-50° C to 140° C)
Carbon Steel -20° F to 284° F (-29° C to 140° C)
Low-temperature Carbon Steel -50° F to 284° F (-46° C to 140° C)
See Electrical Safety Approvals for specific approval limits.

Compliance with NACE MR0175 is available.

Dimension and Weights for LEFM 240Ci (Integral Manifold) with Compact Transmitter

Pipe Size ANSI Length Max Width (W)* Height Assembled Meter Weight
(in.) Class (L) (including manifolds and sunshield) (H) with Xmtr (Forged Body)**

(DN) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (in.) (mm) (lb) (kg)

4 150 21.00 (533) 17.7 (450) 19.2 (487) 332 (151)
(100) 300 21.75 (552) 17.7 (450) 19.7 (500) 352 (160)
600 23.50 (597) 17.7 (450) 20.1 (510) 385 (174)
900 24.50 (622) 17.7 (450) 20.4 (519) 419 (190)
L
1500 25.25 (641) 17.7 (450) 20.8 (529) 464 (211)
6 150 24.00 (610) 17.7 (450) 21.1 (535) 494 (224)
(150) 300 24.75 (629) 17.7 (450) 21.8 (554) 535 (243)
600 26.75 (679) 17.7 (450) 22.6 (573) 624 (283)
900 28.50 (724) 17.7 (450) 23.1 (586) 705 (320)
1500 31.00 (787) 17.7 (450) 23.3 (592) 839 (381)
8 150 26.75 (679) 17.7 (450) 23.6 (598) 733 (332)
(200) 300 27.50 (699) 17.7 (450) 24.3 (618) 793 (360)
600 29.75 (756) 17.7 (450) 25.1 (637) 929 (421) W
900 32.00 (813) 18.5 (470) 26.1 (662) 1112 (504)
1500 36.00 (914) 19.0 (483) 26.3 (668) 1334 (605)
10 150 28.75 (730) 17.7 (450) 25.7 (652) 1010 (458)
(250) 300 30.00 (762) 17.7 (450) 26.4 (672) 1104 (501)
600 33.25 (845) 20.0 (508) 27.7 (703) 1364 (619)
900 35.75 (908) 21.5 (546) 28.4 (722) 1596 (724)
1500 41.25 (1048) 23.0 (584) 29.2 (741) 2090 (948)
12 150 31.75 (806) 19.6 (497) 28.4 (722) 1382 (627)
(300) 300 33.00 (838) 20.5 (521) 29.2 (741) 1509 (684)
600 35.50 (920) 22.0 (559) 29.9 (760) 1812 (822) H
900 39.00 (991) 24.0 (610) 30.9 (786) 2194 (995)
1500 45.50 (1156) 26.5 (673) 32.2 (818) 3067 (1391)
14 150 34.00 (864) 21.0 (533) 30.2 (767) 1669 (757)
(350) 300 35.25 (895) 23.0 (584) 31.2 (792) 1858 (843)
600 37.50 (953) 23.8 (603) 31.6 (802) 2180 (989)
900 41.25 (1048) 25.3 (641) 32.3 (821) 2619 (1188)
1500 48.00 (1219) 29.5 (749) 34.4 (875) 3889 (1764)
16 150 35.75 (908) 23.5 (597) 32.7 (830) 2165 (982)
(400) 300 37.25 (946) 25.5 (648) 33.7 (856) 2400 (1088) Meter Body with Integral Transmitter
600 40.25 (1022) 27.0 (686) 34.4 (875) 2932 (1330)
900 43.25 (1099) 27.8 (705) 34.8 (884) 3373 (1530)
1500 50.75 (1289) 32.5 (826) 37.2 (945) 5104 (2315)
18 150 38.75 (984) 25.0 (635) 34.4 (873) 2659 (1206)
(450) 300 40.25 (1022) 28.0 (711) 35.9 (911) 2969 (1347)
600 42.75 (1086) 29.3 (743) 36.5 (927) 3654 (1657)
900 46.25 (1175) 31.0 (787) 37.4 (949) 4405 (1998)
1500 54.00 (1372) 36.0 (914) 39.9 (1013) 6593 (2990)
20 150 41.13 (1045) 27.5 (699) 36.6 (930) 3247 (1473)
(500) 300 42.50 (1080) 30.5 (775) 38.1 (968) 3607 (1636)
600 45.25 (1149) 32.0 (813) 38.9 (987) 4554 (2066)
900 49.75 (1264) 33.8 (857) 39.8 (1010) 5479 (2485)
1500 58.25 (1480) 38.8 (984) 42.3 (1073) 8208 (3723)
24 150 45.75 (1162) 32.0 (813) 40.8 (1037) 4586 (2080)
(600) 300 47.00 (1194) 36.0 (914) 42.8 (1087) 5159 (2340)
600 50.25 (1276) 37.0 (940) 43.3 (1100) 6617 (3001)
900 57.25 (1454) 41.0 (1041) 45.3 (1151) 8877 (4027)
1500 66.25 (1683) 46.0 (1168) 47.8 (1214) 12695 (5758)

*On sizes up to 8" Class 600 the sun shield is widest, on larger sizes the flange is the widest.
**Consult Cameron for weights of cast or other meter construction. Remote mounted compact transmitter available
for vertical or horizontal (not shown) installation.
General PerformanceLEFM 220Ci Compact Transmitter
Linearity ± 0.15% over nominal flow range with recommended installation.
Reynolds Number1 Performance may degrade when Reynolds number falls below 10,000.
Repeatability/Uncertainty Per API MPMS Chapter 4.8 Table A-1 to achieve a meter factor uncertainty of ± 0.027%.
Nominal Flow Range 2
 0:1 or better for sizes 4" to 8" (DN100 – DN200) from nominal maximum flow;
1
15:1 or better for sizes 10" and larger (DN250 and larger) from nominal maximum flow rate.
Long-term Stability Meter factor is unaffected by usage.
Water in Oil3 The meter can operate on water in oil content as high as 50% provided the water and oil are well mixed, typically at velocities above
6.5 fps (2.5 m/s). Meter operation may be affected if the water and oil phases separate or are not well mixed. Contact Cameron for
further advice on high water-cut applications.
Viscosity The maximum allowable viscosity is based on maintaining the recommend minimum operating Reynolds number and/or the maximum
allowable signal attenuation.
Contact Cameron for the maximum allowable viscosity for specific operating conditions.
Custody Transfer Certification OIML R 117-1 Edition 2007 (E) A
 ccuracy Class 0.3

1
Contact Cameron when operating Reynolds number is expected to be below 10,000
2
Nominal flow range will increase for values of linearity > 0.15%
3
Call Cameron for special applications outside these ranges.

Installation
In order to limit uncertainty caused by hydraulic effects, it is Downstream of the meter there should be an uninterrupted pipe
recommended that the installation of a LEFM 240Ci flow at least three pipe diameters in length. If a flow conditioning
meter comply with the following guidelines. The adjoining element is not used, additional uncertainty can be limited by
straight pipe should be of the same schedule as the meter. using a straight pipe upstream at least 20 pipe diameters in
Temperature elements and pressure connections should be length and applying strict rules to avoid the introduction of swirl
located downstream of the meter. It is recommended that the upstream of that 20D length. Typically, this will dictate specific
meter be installed downstream of a 10 diameter pipe section requirements for the combination of fittings that can be used for
that includes a flow conditioning element at its inlet. For effective a further 30 diameters upstream. For less demanding uncertainty
flow conditioning, it is generally recommended that there be an requirements or when the meter is calibrated in situ, the
additional straight pipe of approximately five diameters in length installation recommendations can be relaxed. For application
located upstream of the flow conditioner. specific recommendations or more detailed installation guidance,
please consult Cameron.

Flow conditioning elements will typically require

around 5D of straight pipe upstream of the conditioner
(consult the manufacturer for more information).
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US Patents: 5546813, 5597962, 5639972, 5705753; Korea Patent: 208678; Canada Patent: 2107.750;
Taiwan Patents: NI-080038, UM-119114. US and foreign patents pending.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Check with the factory to verify if they are currently in effect.

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