Function Blocks 
AGA9UM Function Block 
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Execution Order of this block must be set to be greater than the Gas Compressibility block (AGA8GS, or 
AGA8DL) Execution Order for correct calculation sequence. Right click on block to change execution 
order. 
Configuration parameters 
The AGA9UM properties dialog box is divided into two tab cards 
 AGA9UM-Ultrasonic 
 Flow Rates 
Click on the tab to access the properties for that tab. 
AGA9-Ultrasonic tab 
 
Table 12  AGA9UM Ultrasonic tab configuration parameters 
Properties Group  Parameter  Index #  Parameter Description  Value or Selection 
Ultrasonic Meter 
Setup 
Meter Factor 
 
A meter factor is a 
dimensionless term 
obtained by dividing the 
actual volume of gas 
passed through the meter 
by the corresponding meter 
indicated volume. 
Value should default to 1 and be 
limited to >0. 
Units   U.S. 
Metric 
  Type of units for all block 
inputs, outputs, and 
configuration parameters: 
This selection must agree 
with the UNITS selection in 
the meter block. If they 
don’t agree, no error will be 
indicated on the error/calc 
status pins. The Meter 
block will detect the error, 
and will alert the user. 
Click Radio Button to select