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Output Options




   Electrical Output       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog Current
 
     Analog current levels (transmitters) such as 4 – 20 mA are suitable for sending signals over long distances. A current is imposed on the output circuit proportional to the measurement. Feedback is used to provide the appropriate current regardless of line noise and impedance.
 
   Analog Voltage
 
     Analog voltage outputs are simple, usually linear functions of the measurement.
 
   Frequency
 
     Frequency or modulated frequency outputs include amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), sine waves, and pulse trains.
 
   Switch
 
     The output is a change in state of a switch or a relay.
 
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   Interface Options       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Serial / Digital
 
     Flow meters can provide signal outputs in serial, parallel, Ethernet, or other digital formats. Devices with a serial/digital interface can provide a process variable for measurement, but do not include communication lines.
 
   Network / Fieldbus
 
     Devices output signals that are formatted according to an industrial fieldbus protocol such as CANbus, PROFIBUS®, or SERCOS; a networking protocol such as Ethernet; or another industrial automation protocol. PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS International.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary interface options.
 
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User Interface




   Display       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Analog Display
 
     Data is displayed with an analog meter or simple visual indicator.
 
   Digital Display
 
     Device uses digital, numerical, or application-specific displays.
 
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   Front Panel Interface       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Knobs / Switches
 
     Settings are made with dual-in-line package (DIP) switches, knobs, jumpers, and/or other simple settings.
 
   Digital Front Panel
 
     Devices have a digital front panel and are setup or programmed with a digital keypad and displays, menus, or similar display functions.
 
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   Computer Controllable
 
     Devices can be programmed and/or remotely controlled with a computer.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
Flow Meter Type




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Mass Flow Meter
 
     The flow sensor or meter measures flow rate in units of mass flow such as pounds per minute (lbs/min), or kilograms per hour (kg/hour).
 
   Velocity Flow Meter
 
     The flow sensor or flow meter measures flow rate in units of velocity such as feet per second (ft/sec), or feet per hour (ft/hr).
 
   Volumetric Flow Meter
 
     The flow sensor or meter measures flow rate in units of volumetric flow such as milliliters per minute (mL/min), or gallons per hour (gal/hr).
 
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Media Specifications
Typically, the process media type is determined by the meter technology. For additional guidance, refer to information about meter technologies, or consult the manufacturer.



   Media Type       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Gas
 
     Devices measure the flow of gases.
 
   Liquid
 
     Devices measure the flow of liquids.
 
   Steam
 
     Devices can accommodate mixed-phase materials such as steam.
 
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   Suspended Solids / Slurries
 
     Devices can accommodate liquids with suspended solids (slurries). Typically, the material types are determined by the meter technology chosen. For additional guidance, refer to information about meter technologies or consult the manufacturer.
 
   Search Logic:      "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
   Media Temperature Range
 
     Media temperature range is the maximum media temperature that can be monitored. It is usually dependent on construction and liner materials.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
Operating Performance
A meter's performance can be determined by its turndown ratio. Turndown ratio is the effective dynamic or operating range of the flow meter. For example, if a 500 SCCM flow rate device has a turndown ratio of 50:1; it will operate effectively and resolve flow down to 10 SCCM. If the same device has a turndown of 100:1, then it will resolve effectively to 5 SCCM.



   Mass Flow Rate
 
     Mass flow range is the range of flow in mass/time. This specification applies to mass flow sensors and meters.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Velocity Flow Rate
 
     Velocity flow range is range of flow in distance/time. This specification applies to velocity flow sensors and meters.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Gas Volumetric Flow Rate
 
     Gas volumetric flow rate range is the range of flow in volume/time. This specification applies to volumetric flow sensors and meters for gases.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Liquid Volumetric Flow Rate
 
     Liquid volumetric flow rate range is the range of flow in volume/time. This specification applies to volumetric flow sensors and meters for liquids.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Operating Temperature
 
     The temperature range over which the device must operate.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Operating Pressure
 
     Operating pressure is the maximum head pressure of the process media that devices can withstand.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
Features




           
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Audible or Visual Alarms
 
     Instruments have audible or visual alarms to alert users to dangerous conditions.
 
   Averaging / Multi-Insertion
 
     Multi-insertion flow meters determine the flow rate by taking flow rate measurements across several points in the flow path.
 
   Controller Functions
 
     Devices have or receive sensor input, provide control, (limits, PID, logic, etc.) and output a control signal.
 
   Programmable
 
     Typically, programmable meters include a built-in microprocessor. They can be adjusted electronically for different materials, ranges, outputs, etc.
 
   Recorder / Totalizer Functions
 
     Totalizer functions totalize the amount of material, media, or process variable controlled. A recorder function may be a datalogger that logs system or process variables and/or control commands for later viewing or analysis.  A chart recorder that can plot (chart) flow history or give total flow for a given unit of time may also be available.
 
   Sanitary
 
     Devices are designed for use in sanitary environments, such as in medical or food processing applications.
 
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