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News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: Metris
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 November 2004
Compressed air monitoring from IFM
Electronic!
The new Metris compressed air flow monitors from sensing and control expert, IFM Electronic, provide a convenient and cost-effective way of monitoring compressed air consumption
The new Metris compressed air flow monitors from sensing and control expert, IFM Electronic, provide a convenient and cost-effective way of monitoring compressed air consumption, making it easy for users to ensure that this expensive resource is utilised effectively and economically Compact units which are designed for straightforward in-line installation, Metris monitors have integral displays which give an instant on-the-spot readout of air flow rate
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The displays may also be used to show peak flow rate or accumulated consumption, and they are also used as an aid for entering set-points and other operating parameters.
In addition to the built-in displays, the monitors also feature analogue outputs to facilitate remote monitoring, pulse outputs to make it easy for external equipment to record total consumption, and switched outputs which provide an immediate indication if the flow rate exceeds a preset, user-defined value.
The innovative IFM Metris compressed air flow monitors are offered in two versions, one covering flow rates from 4 to 1250 Nl/min, the other covering flow rates from 12.5 to 3750 Nl/min.
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For both models, the operating point for the switching output can be set over virtually the whole of the operating range, allowing small changes in flow, which may, for example, be caused by leaks, to be readily detected.
As a further aid to precision, the analogue output span can be adjusted, so that the whole of the 0 to 10V output signal range relates to the band of pressures, which are of particular interest.
To ensure long-term reliability, high accuracy, and a fast response time, Metris compressed air monitors use sensing elements which operate on the calorimetric principle, and which have no moving parts.
All measurements are scaled to standard units - Nl/min or Nm3/h - and all are automatically compensated for variations in temperature and pressure.
IFM Electronic specialises in the application of advanced electronic technology to produce innovative and effective solutions for industrial control applications.
Products include flow sensors; pressure transmitters and switches; temperature switches and transmitters; capacitive, inductive and photoelectric proximity sensors; and a full range of AS-i I/O modules and masters.
IFM is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from IFM products. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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