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Sensirion’s next-generation SGM5304 gas meter module has completed certification to the harmonised EN 17526 standard at the Netherlands Measurement Institute (Nmi), one of Europe’s leading notified bodies for measuring instruments.

As the first European standard dedicated to thermal-mass flow measurement, EN 17526 provides the basis for certifying new gas meters for field use. It is also the first standard for static measurement principles to extend beyond residential applications, and it includes commercial and industrial meters up to G100. In addition to natural gas types H, L and E, the standard is currently being revised to become the first to address hydrogen and hydrogen-containing gases.

The certification confirms that the SGM5304 meets all metrological requirements of EN 17526 for the pressure- and temperature-compensated G4 and G6 operating ranges. It also covers the newly introduced temperature-only compensated G4 mode, expanding the module’s flexibility for regional market needs.

With the standard widely available, customers benefit from a simplified process for MID approval. As a result, they experience reduced certification effort, accelerating their time to market and lowering development costs.

The SGM5304 is the latest generation in Sensirion’s proven gas meter module family. Based on the thermal-mass measurement principle and backed by more than 10 million gas meters deployed in the field, the module combines outstanding long-term stability with future-ready capabilities. It supports pressure-compensated and uncompensated outputs, features an optimised low-power mode enabling product lifetimes of up to 25 years, and is compatible with natural gas, biomethane, LNG, hydrogen and hydrogen blends. Thanks to its compact footprint and simplified interface, the SGM5304 can be integrated quickly, allowing manufacturers to upgrade existing designs without mechanical redesign.

“The successful EN 17526 certification demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with highly accurate and reliable gas metering technology, as well as benefits throughout the certification process,” says Toni Yglesias, product manager at Sensirion. “By combining proven thermal-mass technology with independent certification, we help customers bring innovative, future-ready gas meters to market faster and more efficiently.”

Sensirion’s certified gas meter modules are designed to support the ongoing energy transition. Their thermal-mass measurement technology accurately measures a wide range of gas compositions, including renewable gases and hydrogen blends, making them well suited to the evolving demands of tomorrow’s gas infrastructure.

For more information contact Barbara Thurnherr, Sensirion, +41 44 306 4000, barbara.thurnherr@sensirion.com, www.sensirion.com

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