The Sonic-Pro series Hybrid Ultrasonic Flow Meters can measure fluid flow in virtually any fluid in which sound waves can travel. The Sonic-Pro meters are considered hybrid because they can measure fluid flow using either the Doppler or Transit Time methods. The Sonic-Pro ultrasonic sound transducers are clamped to the outside of the pipe wall and include no moving parts. This method of flow measurement is safe, non-intrusive and very easy to service.
The Doppler measurement method requires particles be present in the flow stream to reflect the sound waves. The meter may be operated in the Doppler mode when the fluid contains 0.02% to 15% (200 to 150,000 ppm) of particles. The Transit Time measuring method requires relatively clean fluid to enable the sound waves to complete their circuit. The meter may be operated in the Transit-Time mode when the fluid contains 0% to 10% (0 to 100,000 ppm) of particles. To allow for changes in the fluid's particle count, the Sonic-Pro monitors the signal gain and employs an Automatic Gain Control (AGC) algorithm that periodically adjusts the gain maintain the optimum power level.
The Sonic-Pro model S3 includes a 5-button user interface and remote PC software that can be used to configure the meter. Many common fluids are listed in the software and can be selected directly from the menu. Provided the speed of sound in the fluid is known, custom unknown fluids can be input manually by the user. Includes Model A transducers with 25-foot cables, Smart external communications and process controls.
Specifications
Selectable Doppler or Transit Time Operating Mode
Custom Quality Metric Algorithms and DSP Technology Ensures Reliable, High Accuracy Measurements
Quick and Easy Clamp-On Transducer Installation
Proprietary AGC (Automatic Gain Control) Algorithm Eliminates Manual Gain Adjustment
User Programmable via 5-Button, Menu Driven Interface
Includes Five-User Programmable, Password-Protected Configurations for Multiple User and Portable Applications
High Quality 320 x 240 Pixel QVGA Backlit LCD
Data Logging to Standard SD Card Format; User Configurable to Time Interval, Flow Rate and Total Set-Point Triggers (500,000 Events)
Isolated 4-20 mA Output - Fully Configurable
0 - 1000Hz Pulse Output - Fully Configurable
Computer Connection via RS-232, RS-485, USB, Ethernet
Permits Remote Access and Control of All Functions (Real-Time Display, System Configuration, Data Logging, Remote Data Capture, & Process Control)
Software Permits Remote Internet Access through Local Network Set-Up
Process Control via Three Independently Configurable 10 Amp, Form C Relays
NEMA 4X (IP 66) Washdown Enclosure
Model A Transducers with 10-Foot Cables
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