CoriolisMaster FCB400, FCH400 CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER  |  CI/FCB400/FCH400-EN REV. H  5 
 
 
 
 
 
Intended use 
 
This device is intended for the following uses: 
•  To convey liquids and gases (including unstable measuring 
media). 
•  To meter mass flow directly. 
•  To meter volumetric flow (indirectly via mass flow and 
density). 
•  To measure the density of the measuring medium. 
•  To measure the temperature of the measuring medium. 
 
 
The device has been designed for use exclusively within the 
technical limit values indicated on the identification plate and in 
the data sheets. 
 
 
When using measuring media, the following points must be 
observed: 
•  Measuring media may only be used if, based on the state 
of the art or the operating experience of the user, it can 
be assured that the chemical and physical properties 
necessary for operational security of the materials of the 
wetted parts of the flowmeter sensor will not be 
adversely affected during the operating time. 
•  Media containing chloride in particular can cause 
corrosion damage to stainless steels which, although not 
visible externally, can damage wetted parts beyond repair 
and lead to the measuring medium escaping. It is the 
operator's responsibility to check the suitability of these 
materials for the respective application. 
•  Measuring media with unknown properties or abrasive 
measuring media may only be used if the operator is able 
to perform regular and suitable tests to ensure the safe 
condition of the device 
 
 
Improper use 
 
The following are considered to be instances of especially 
improper use of the device: 
•  Operation as a flexible compensating adapter in piping, 
for example for compensating pipe offsets, pipe 
vibrations, pipe expansions, etc. 
•  For use as a climbing aid, for example for mounting 
purposes. 
•  For use as a bracket for external loads, for example as a 
support for piping, etc. 
•  Material application, for example by painting over the 
housing, name plate or welding/soldering on parts. 
•  Material removal, for example by spot drilling the 
housing. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes on data safety 
 
This product is designed to be connected to and to 
communicate information and data via a network interface. 
It is operator’s sole responsibility to provide and continuously 
ensure a secure connection between the product and your 
network or any other network (as the case may be). 
Operator shall establish and maintain any appropriate measures 
(such as but not limited to the installation of firewalls, 
application of authentication measures, encryption of data, 
installation of anti-virus programs, etc.) to protect the product, 
the network, its system and the interface against any kind of 
security breaches, unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, 
leakage and / or theft of data or information.  
ABB Ltd and its affiliates are not liable for damages and / or 
losses related to such security breaches, any unauthorized 
access, interference, intrusion, leakage and / or theft of data or 
information. 
 
 
Warranty provisions 
 
Using the device in a manner that does not fall within the scope 
of its intended use, disregarding this manual, using 
underqualified personnel, or making unauthorized alterations 
releases the manufacturer from liability for any resulting 
damage. This renders the manufacturer's warranty null and void. 
 
 
Manufacturer’s address 
 
ABB Automation Products GmbH 
Measurement & Analytics 
Schillerstr. 72 
32425 Minden 
Germany 
Tel:   +49 571 830-0 
Fax:  +49 571 830-1806 
 
 
Customer service center 
Tel:  +49 180 5 222 580 
Email: automation.service@de.abb.com