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PTFM 1.0 Portable Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter

Portable non-contacting flow measurement of clean, non-aerated liquids

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The Greyline PTFM 1.0 Portable Transit Time Flow Meter operates by measuring the “transit time” or “time of flight” for ultrasonic sound pulses transmitted from one transducer to another. Depending on the mounting configuration the signal may cross the pipe once, twice, or four times. To measure flow the transit time is compared between ultrasonic signals traveling upstream and downstream. Use it for calibrations, troubleshooting, flow surveys, and as a temporary transmitter to replace inline flowmeters.

Ultrasonic transducers clamp-on the outside of pipes from 50 mm to 1200 mm (2 in to 48 in) diameter. Transducers can be mounted without shutting down flow and there is no obstruction or pressure drop. It measures and totalizes forward and reverse flow.

 

• Non-Contacting Clamp-on Ultrasonic Transducers Works on Metal and Plastic Pipes
• Large Backlit Flow Rate Display and Totalizer
• Isolated 4-20mA Output
• Built-in 5-Key Calibrator
• 300,000 point data logger

General Specifications
Spec name:Description:
Operating ParametersFor clean liquids in full pipes with less than 2% solids or gas bubbles
CalibrationBuilt-in, 5-button keypad with English, French, and Spanish menu language selection
Electronics EnclosurePortable, ABS
Accuracy±1% of reading from 0.3 m/s (0.1 ft/s), whichever is greater.
Repeatability & Linearity: ±0.25%
Power InputBuilt-in NiMH battery for up to 18 hours continuous operation
DisplayWhite, backlit matrix - displays 5-digit flow rate with floating decimal, 14-digit totalizer, calibration menu, and daily flow report
Outputs4-20mA (500 ohms) when powered by AC adapter.
USB for data log transfer by direct PC connection
Data LoggerProgrammable 300,000 data point capacity, time and date stamped or formatted flow reports including total, average, minimum, maximum, and times of occurrence
PC Software‘Greyline Logger’ for Windows 98 or higher. Retrieves, displays, and saves data log files
Operating Temp. (Electronics)-20 °C to 60 °C (-5 °F to 140 °F)
Carry CaseIP67 with protective molded foam inserts
Approximate Shipping Weight5.5 kg (12 lbs)
SE16B Sensor Specifications
Spec name:Description:
Pipe Diameter (Recommended)50 mm to 250 mm (2 in to 10 in)
Pipe Diameter (Suitable for)50 mm to 1200 mm (2 in to 48 in)
Flow Velocity Range±0.02 m/s to 12 m/s (±0.07 ft/s to 40 ft/s)
Pipe MaterialsAny metal or plastic sonic conducting material including carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, concrete-lined ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, HDPE, PVDF, fiberglass, copper, brass, aluminum, and pipes with bonded liners including epoxy, rubber, and Teflon
Operating Frequency1.28 MHz
Operating Temperature-40 °C to 150 °C (-40 °F to 300 °F)
Transducer Mounting KitIncludes a set of stainless steel pipe clamps, alignment bar, and coupling compound.
Transducer CablesRG-58 coaxial, 3.4 m (12 ft) with BNC connectors and seal jackets
  • Thumbnail of document Manual - PTFM 1.0 Portable Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter
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    Manual - PTFM 1.0 Portable Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter

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  • Thumbnail of document Data Sheet - PTFM 1.0 Portable Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter
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    Data Sheet - PTFM 1.0 Portable Ultrasonic Transit Time Flow Meter

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