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    Compression Tube Flow Transmitters for Gases

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Transmitters. Compression Tube Flow Transmitters for Gases.
    Commonly referred to as thermal mass flowmeters, these transmitters calculate flow rate by measuring how much they cool as air and other gases pass through them. This means they’re accurate even if there are temperature and pressure changes, unlike most other transmitters. Used to monitor flow or control equipment, these transmitters, also known as transducers, convert measurements to an electrical signal that is interpreted by receiving devices. As flow 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. A digital display makes it easy to check the flow rate and adjust settings. Mount these transmitters inline with your system.
    These transmitters are calibrated with air. You can use them with other gases, but they will not be as accurate.
    Voltage Adapters—Voltage adapters are required to connect these transmitters to a power source.
    Voltage Adapters
    For Tube
    OD
    Flow Range,
    L/min
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Mounting
    Position
    Each
    Each
    One 4-20 mA Analog Transmitter Output—2.1 mm Plug End ID Barrel Connection/DB9 Connection Plug
     
    Aluminum Body with Brass Fitting
    1/4"0 to 0.015 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 0.055 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 0.15 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 0.55 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 15 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 55 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 105 1/8"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"0 to 506 3/16"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"0 to 1006 1/4"-1.0% to 1.0%1,000 psi @ 70° F32 to 122Viton® Fluoroelastomer12 to 26Horizontal000000000000000000000000000
     

    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
    Thermal1 NPT Male0.4 to 13218 3/4"-6% to 6%230 psi @ 70° F14 to 140Fluoroelastomer18 to 30Any AngleNoIP65, IP67000000000000000
     
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