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News Release from: Sierra Instruments | Subject: Innova-Sonic In-Line
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 February 2007
New correlation transit-time ultrasonic
flowmeter
Sierra Instruments introduces new Innova-Sonic in-line ultrasonic flowmeter with order-of-magnitude improvements in transit-time measurement technology
Sierra Instruments introduces new Innova-Sonic in-line ultrasonic flowmeter with order-of-magnitude improvements in transit-time measurement technology The Sierra Innova-Sonic In-Line is a state-of-the-art digital correlation transit-time ultrasonic flowmeter designed to give the end-user high performance at an affordable price
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 19 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sierra advanced PicoFlight measurement technology is an order-of-magnitude improvement in transit-time measurement technology and enables far superior response to changes in flow (much greater resolution) and outstanding low flow detection.
The Innova-Sonic In-line is an order-of-magnitude improvement over other transit-time ultrasonic instruments in use today.
The instrument features our patented ultra-precise PicoFlight measurement technology.
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An industry first, this advanced technology allows the ultrasonic transit time-of-flight to be measured in picoseconds 10e-12 (one trillionth of a second) for superb resolution and extreme low flow detection rather than the typical nanoseconds 10e-9 (one billionth of a second).
Innova-Sonic In-Line is an ideal choice for any liquid flow application found in general industry.
In addition, the instrument is designed primarily as a great alternative choice or replacement for magnetic flowmeter applications, with several clear advantages.
The 0.5% of reading accuracy is as good as a typical magnetic flowmeter, but the ability to measure down to zero flow and the ability to measure virtually any clean liquid regardless of conductivity sets the Innova-Sonic In-Line apart.
With distinctive features such as high precision, high reliability, high capability and low cost, Innova-Sonic offers low power consumption, digital signal processing with advanced noise filtering capability and outstanding applicability.
Our Innova-Sonic In-line features both accuracy and repeatability of +/-0.1 fps, a wide operating temperature range of 32F to +140F (0C to 60C) and a bi-directional flow range of 0.0 to 33fps liquids (0-10m/s).
The instrument is ideal for clean liquid applications and is tolerant of liquids with the small amount of air bubbles or suspended solids commonly found in most industrial flow applications.
The Sierra Innova-Sonic In-Line is designed using SLSI technology (Super Large Scale Integration) allowing ten times the component population compared to the typical Integrated circuit.
The unique patented in-line spool piece design features UPVC (Unplasticised PVC) for greater tensile strength and less thermal flexing than normal PVC flanges.
The stainless steel jacket keeps the internal diameter of the flow body fixed during thermal expansions or contractions and contributes to the superb (0.5% of reading) accuracy.
The Innova-Sonic In-line is easy to program via Infrared (IR) hand held remote and includes an easily readable 16 character by 2 line backlit display.
Unique Product Features.
* Ultra precise PicoFlight patented time measurement technology makes high accuracy (+/- 0.5% of reading), resolution and turndown possible.
* Easy to programme via an Infrared (IR) hand held remote and includes an easily readable 16 character by 2 line backlit display.
* Clear, user-friendly menu-driven selections make the flowmeter simple and convenient to use and includes full diagnostics support to help in troubleshooting and setup.
* Accuracy +/-0.5% of reading.
* Repeatability of +/- 0.1 fps.
* Wide operating temperature range of -32F to +140F (0C to 60C).
* Ambient Temperature range -40F to 176F (-40C to 80C).
* Bi-directional Flow range of 0.0 to 33 fps liquids (0-10 m/s).
* Spool piece is available in pipe sizes from 1'' to 8'' (25mm to 200mm) with both ANSI150lb and DNPN10 flanges and rated for pressures to 150psi.
* Outputs include programmable pulse, 20 to 4 to 20mA and RS232.
* Input power is 18-36VDC, 7Watts maximum. Request a free brochure from Sierra Instruments ...
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