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    Flow Transmitters with Sight

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Transmitters. Flow Transmitters with Sight.
    Send flow rate data using these transmitters while also being able to visually confirm liquid is flowing. They measure flow by counting how many times the turbine turns as the liquid moves through it. To prevent clogging the turbine and other damage, use them only with clean, low-viscosity liquids. These transmitters, also known as transducers, convert the flow measurement to an electrical signal that can be interpreted by receiving devices, such as remote displays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), to monitor flow or control equipment. Mount them directly inline with your system. They measure accurately in any mounting orientation.
    These transmitters are calibrated with water. You can use them with other liquids, but they may not measure accurately if the liquid’s viscosity differs from water.
    Analog Transmitter Output—Transmitters with an analog output increase their output signal as flow increases. For your receiving device to interpret the signal, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. They only give accurate readings within the rated measurement range.
    Digital Pulse Output—Transmitters with a digital pulse output send flow data using spikes of voltage that match the input voltage of the transmitter. The higher the flow, the more pulses they send.
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Range,
    gpm
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Pulse Freq.,
    Hz
    Pulse Frequency per
    Volume, pulse per gal.
    Each
    One 4-20 mA Analog Transmitter Output—Wire Lead Connection
     
    Glass-Filled Polypropylene Body with Glass-Filled Polypropylene Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.25 to 2.53 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo000000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.5 to 53 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 153 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.25 to 2.53 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo0000000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.5 to 53 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo0000000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 153 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo0000000000000000
     
    One 0-5V DC Analog Transmitter Output—Wire Lead Connection
     
    Glass-Filled Polypropylene Body with Glass-Filled Polypropylene Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.25 to 2.53 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.5 to 53 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 153 11/16"-2% to 2%150 psi @ 70° F20 to 150Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.25 to 2.53 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.5 to 53 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 153 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo00000000000000
     
    One Digital Pulse Output—Wire Lead Connection
     
    Polypropylene Body with Polypropylene Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 203 1/16"-15% to 15%100 psi @ 70° F33 to 180Fluoroelastomer4.25 to 24Any AngleNo15 to 2250000000000000
     
    Brass Body with Brass Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 203"-15% to 15%200 psi @ 70° F33 to 212Fluoroelastomer4.5 to 24Any AngleNo15 to 2250000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female0.25 to 2.53 11/16"-2% to 2%500 psi @ 70° F20 to 212Buna-N12 to 24Any AngleNo20000000000000000
    Turbine1/2 NPT Female1.5 to 203"-15% to 15%200 psi @ 70° F33 to 212Fluoroelastomer4.5 to 24Any AngleNo15 to 2250000000000000
     

    Flow and Temperature Transmitters

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Flow Transmitters. Flow and Temperature Transmitters, Vortex Flow Measurement.

    Vortex Flow

    Measurement

    Send flow rate and temperature measurements simultaneously to a programmable logic controller (PLC), data logger, or other receiving device. Used to monitor status or control equipment, these transmitters, also known as transducers, convert measurements to an electrical signal that is interpreted by receiving devices. As flow or temperature increases, the output signal increases. For your receiving device to interpret the signal, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. They only give accurate readings within the rated measurement range. Mount them inline with your pipe system. They’ll measure flow correctly in any mounting orientation.
    A digital display makes it easy to view readings and adjust settings at the source. To change settings and receive error messages remotely from your PLC or computer, program one of the outputs to use IO Link. You’ll need an IO Link controller (not included) to connect to your interface.
    Vortex Flow Measurement—Vortex transmitters determine the flow rate by measuring the size of the vortex created as liquid flows through them. They don’t have any moving parts that can break or get stuck. Use them only with liquids that are at least 95% water. They have one analog output for flow and another for temperature. The output for temperature can also be wired for IO Link.
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Range,
    gph
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Two 4-20 mA Analog Transmitter Outputs—4-Pole Micro M12 Connection Plugs
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Vortex1/2 NPT Female16 to 3174 11/16"-2% to 2%172 psi @ 70° F14 to 190Fluoroelastomer18 to 30Any AngleNoIP65, IP6700000000000000
    Vortex1/2 NPT Female32 to 6344 11/16"-2% to 2%172 psi @ 70° F14 to 190Fluoroelastomer18 to 30Any AngleNoIP65, IP670000000000000
     

    High-Accuracy Flow and Temperature Transmitters

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Flow Transmitters. High-Accuracy Flow and Temperature Transmitters.
    Also known as magmeters, these transmitters use a magnetic field to measure flow rate and temperature with high accuracy. Because they use a magnetic field, they only work with conductive liquids, such as water. These transmitters, also known as transducers, convert measurements to an electrical signal that can be interpreted by receiving devices, such as remote displays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to monitor flow or control equipment. For your receiving device to interpret the signal, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. As flow or temperature increases, the output signal increases. These transmitters have one analog output for flow and another for temperature. They only give accurate readings within the rated measurement range. A digital display makes it easy to view readings and adjust settings at the source. Mount these transmitters inline with your pipe system. They measure flow correctly in any mounting orientation.
    These transmitters are calibrated with water. They can only be used with liquids with a conductivity of at least 20 µS/cm.
    Flow Range
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Connections
    Gallons per
    Minute, gpm
    Liters per
    Minute, L/min
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Two 4-20 mA Analog Transmitter Outputs—4-Pole Micro M12 Connection Plugs
     
    316 Stainless Steel/Plastic/Polybutylene Body with 316 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Magnetic Induction1/2 NPT Female0.03 to 6.60.1 to 252 1/8"-2% to 2%225 psi @ 70° F0 to 17520 to 30Any AngleNoIP67
    000000000000000
     

    Flow, Pressure, and Temperature Transmitters for Gases

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Transmitters. Flow, Pressure, and Temperature Transmitters for Gases.
    Measure and transmit flow rate, pressure, and temperature of industrial gases, such as air, argon, CO2, and nitrogen, flowing through your system. These transmitters are ideal for applications where temperature and pressure can fluctuate. To calculate flow rate, they generate a small amount of heat, then measure the cooling effect your gas has on it. Also known as transducers, these transmitters convert measurements to an electrical signal that can be interpreted by receiving devices, such as remote displays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). As flow, temperature, and pressure increases, the output signal increases. For your receiving device to interpret the signal, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. They only give accurate readings within the rated measurement range. Mount them directly inline with your system. They measure correctly no matter their mounting orientation.
    A digital display makes it easy to read measurements and adjust settings based on your gas. These transmitters have two configurable outputs, and each output can only be wired for one measurement (flow rate, pressure, or temperature). Outputs configured as digital pulse send flow data using spikes of voltage that match the input voltage of the transmitter. One of the outputs can be wired for IO-Link, so you can change settings and receive error messages remotely from your PLC or computer. You’ll need an IO Link controller (not included) to connect to your interface.
    These transmitters are calibrated with air but still measure accurately when used with other gases.
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Connections
    Flow Range,
    scfm
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    One Digital Switch/Pulse Output and One 4-20 mA Analog Transmitter/Digital Switch/Pulse Output—4-Pole Micro M12 Connection Plug
     
    304 Stainless Steel Body with 304 Stainless Steel Fitting
    Thermal1/2 NPT Male0.15 to 4411 13/16"-6% to 6%230 psi @ 70° F14 to 140Fluoroelastomer18 to 30Any AngleNoIP65, IP6700000000000000
     
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