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Emerson Raises the Bar with Compact, Drainable Micro Motion® F-Series Coriolis Meters

Even greater accuracy and stability, plus safety certification boost the popular F-Series

BOULDER, COLORADO. (July 17, 2006)-- Emerson Process Management improves measurement performance and offers safety certification on its popular Micro Motion F-Series line of compact Coriolis meters. With accuracy unmatched by other Coriolis meters in the compact class, Micro Motion F-Series meters now advance further to offer ±0.10% mass flow accuracy, ±0.15% volume accuracy, ±0.50% gas flow accuracy, and ±0.001 g/cc density accuracy.

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Further, the new F-Series flow measurement specifications have no additional uncertainty component due to “zero stability”, except at the lowest flow rates in the operating range. In addition, all line sizes of Micro Motion F-Series sensors are now available with the new, TÜV-certified Micro Motion Model 2700 transmitter for use in SIL-2 and SIL-3 applications, making this the only Coriolis meter in its class that is safety certified.

The Micro Motion 2700 SIS transmitter is Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certified per IEC 61508. Only available with Micro Motion meters from Emerson, this certification ensures a higher level of safety, which translates to better meter availability in critical processes. Flowmeters without the SIL certification have not been validated against the standard, and may not be able to be used in the same applications.

With the introduction of patented MVD™ technology, new Micro Motion meters are the only Coriolis meters to offer “flat” accuracy specification. Instead of other meter’s accuracy specifications that vary the accuracy over the entire the flow range of the device (based on a “zero stability” that requires knowledge of the process flow rate to determine accuracy at all flow rates), the “flat spec” is defined by a perfectly flat line across the typical flow range, with a “zero stability” that only effects the meter specification at the lowest flow rates.

Whereas the accuracy of all other Coriolis meters is dependent on the flow rate, only Micro Motion meters with MVD are flow rate independent, delivering stated accuracy from the point where flow measurement commences. Use of this rigorous specification methodology means the Micro Motion F-Series meter, with improved sensor design and advanced Micro Motion MVD technology, is more accurate across its entire flow range than any Coriolis meter in the compact, drainable class.

Compact and drainable, Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis meters offer installation flexibility and versatility. Able to fit into tight, existing piping configuration without extensive plumbing modifications, and unaffected by short or adjacent pipe runs, these meters are also designed to drain completely for processes with frequent CIP/SIP (clean-in-place/steam-in-place) procedures; processes that change fluid products frequently; or processes where regulations require the meter to completely drain. Additional options, such as high temperature compatibility, and Hastelloy C-22 construction for extra corrosion resistance, enable the F-Series meters to be used in many processes where drainable Coriolis technology could not have previously been applied.

Micro Motion F-Series Coriolis flowmeters are part of Emerson’s broad range of intelligent, digital field devices that power the PlantWeb® digital plant architecture. Further cost savings, increased plant availability, and enhanced safety and environmental compliance are achieved when the flowmeters are integrated into the PlantWeb® architecture.

About Emerson Process Management

Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson, Micro Motion (www.micromotion.com) is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA. Since inventing the first practical Coriolis flowmeter in 1977, Micro Motion has been the world's leading Coriolis flowmeter supplier, ranking #1 in both technology and customer support. Micro Motion technology and expertise play a key role in Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, Micro Motion®, Fisher®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, Daniel®, DeltaV™, Ovation®, and AMS™ Suite.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2005 were $17.3 billion. For more information, visit www.GoToEmerson.com.

PlantWeb, Micro Motion, MVD, ProLink, Fisher, DeltaV, Rosemount, Mobrey, Daniel, Ovation, and AMS are marks of Emerson Process Management. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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