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Badger Meter
Badger Meter VN2000 Vortex Flow Meter
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Badger VN2000: insertion vortex; ±1% liquid; 2–36 in; −120…204 °C; ±0.25% rep. RFQ.
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Key parameters
Output
One 4–20 mA (24-bit); pulse and digital options (Modbus/BACnet variants)
Supply
14–36 V DC; loop-powered with 4–20 mA option (28 V DC max)
Process connection
Welded mounting assembly with alignment pin for specified pipe size
Wetted parts
Stainless steel 304L sensing element; dual ceramic piezoelectric sensors isolated from fluid
Meter Type
Compact direct-insertion vortex
Pipe Sizes
2–36 in (50–900 mm) per datasheet sizing tables (product page also lists 2–24 in compact class)
Fits insertion vortex metering where you need a Badger Meter VN2000. Compact direct-insertion vortex meter for about 2–36 in pipes with ±1.0% of reading volumetric accuracy on liquids, ±0.25% repeatability, liquid velocity about 1.32–32 ft/s, and fluid temperature −250 to 400 °F (−120 to 204 °C).
Key advantages
- Type — Compact direct-insertion vortex
- Pipe — About 2–36 in (50–900 mm)
- Accuracy — ±1.0% of reading (liquids)
- Repeatability — ±0.25% of reading
- Temperature — −120 to 204 °C fluid
Typical applications
- Steam / liquid insertion vortex.
- Large-line volumetric flow.
- Temperature-compensated mass/heat.
Selection guide
- Pipe size / insertion length
- Temp compensation
- Output options
Common mistakes
- Velocity outside 1.32–32 ft/s.
- Wrong insertion depth.
- Two-phase without care.
When to RFQ / what to tell us
- Pipe/size/output.
- Quantity, ship-to.
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Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 46269 |
| Brand | Badger Meter |
| Model | VN2000 |
| Product type | Vortex Flow Meter |
| Meter type | Compact direct-insertion vortex |
| Pipe sizes | 2–36 in (50–900 mm) sizing class (product page also lists 2–24 in compact class) |
| Volumetric accuracy | ±1.0% of reading (liquids) |
| Repeatability | ±0.25% of reading |
| Mass/heat accuracy | ±1.0% of reading with temperature compensation |
| Velocity liquid | 1.32–32 ft/s (0.402–9 m/s) |
| Fluid temperature | −250 to 400 °F (−120 to 204 °C) |
Documents
FAQ
Q: Liquid accuracy? A: ±1.0% of reading.
Q: Pipe sizes? A: About 2–36 in class.
Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Pipe/size/output, quantity, ship-to.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output | One 4–20 mA (24-bit); pulse and digital options (Modbus/BACnet variants) |
| Supply | 14–36 V DC; loop-powered with 4–20 mA option (28 V DC max) |
| Process connection | Welded mounting assembly with alignment pin for specified pipe size |
| Wetted parts | Stainless steel 304L sensing element; dual ceramic piezoelectric sensors isolated from fluid |
| Meter Type | Compact direct-insertion vortex |
| Pipe Sizes | 2–36 in (50–900 mm) per datasheet sizing tables (product page also lists 2–24 in compact class) |
| Volumetric Accuracy | ±1.0% of reading (liquids) |
| Repeatability | ±0.25% of reading |
| Mass Heat Accuracy | ±1.0% of reading with temperature compensation |
| Velocity Liquid | 1.32–32 ft/s (0.402–9 m/s) |
| Fluid Temperature | −250 to 400 °F (−120 to 204 °C) |
| Maximum Pressure | 1000 psi (68.9 bar) |
| Straight Run | Upstream 10 diameters; downstream 5 diameters (one 90° elbow upstream) |
| Reynolds Range | Application-dependent per sizing software/datasheet tables |