Dynasonics iSonic-4000 User Manual

Ultrasonic Flow Meter
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Time-Saving Installation.
Easy Flow Measurement.

Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Badger Meter ultrasonic meters measure  ow rate by propagating
ultrasound waves into liquid- lled pipes and measuring the re ections.
There are two technologies to choose from based on the  uid properties:
transit time and Doppler. With clamp-on technology, the Badger Meter
ultrasonic meters reside outside the pipe and bring you  ow
measurement with:

• Reduced installation costs

• Uninterrupted production

• Installation  exibility across a wide range of pipe sizes

• No pressure head loss

• No contact with internal liquid

• No moving parts to maintain

Transit Time

Clean  uids with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration

For clean  uids with small amounts of suspended solids or aeration, transit
time ultrasonic meters provide the best performance and can be used in a
wide range of applications for pipes 1/2 inch and larger.

• Ideally suited for
permanent,
temporary or
portable flow
verification

• Energy and network
connectivity options
available

Transit time flow meters have two transducers, which function as both
ultrasonic transmitters and receivers. The flow meters operate by alternately
transmitting and receiving a frequency modulated burst of ultrasound
energy between the two transducers. The burst is first transmitted in the
direction of fluid flow and then against fluid flow. Since ultrasound energy
in a moving liquid is carried faster when it travels in the direction of fluid
flow (downstream) than it does when it travels against fluid flow (upstream),
a differential in the times of flight will occur. The ultrasound's time of flight
is accurately measured in both directions, and the difference in time of
flight is used to determine the velocity of the fluid.

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Transit Time Flow Meters

Transit time  ow meters consist of electronics with remote or integral
transducer options to measure bidirectional  ow of clean liquids.

Applications

TFX-5000 Clamp-on Flow Meter

Supporting the widest range of pipe sizes and network and data logging
options, TFX-5000 is our most versatile ultrasonic  ow meter.
Pipe sizes: 1/2…48 inch (12…1200 mm)
Accuracy: up to ± 0.5% of reading

TFX-5000 Clamp-on Energy Meter

TFX-5000 meter with dual RTDs can
calculate energy usage from the  ow and
temperature measurements across heating
and cooling equipment and zones.
Pipe sizes: 1/2…48 inch (12…1200 mm)
Accuracy: up to ± 0.5% of reading

TFX-500w Clamp-on Flow Meter

TFX-500w  ow meters are a cost-e ective meter for
measuring water  ow in a variety of applications.
Pipe sizes: 1/2…10 inch (15…250 mm) or larger
Accuracy: ± 1% of reading

U500w In-Line Flow Meter

Simpli ed one-piece electronic meter and register integral to the meter
body eliminates tampering, and, with no moving parts, also eliminates
mechanical wear.
Pipe Sizes: 5/8...2 inch (16...50 mm) or larger
Accuracy: ± 1.5% of reading

• Water

• Water intake

• Pathogen control

• Corrosion control

• Pump stations

• Lift stations

• Boiler feed water

• Makeup water

• Heating/cooling

water (glycol)

• Cooling towers

• Power generation

• Semiconductor

• Food and beverage

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Doppler Flow Meters

Fluids with suspended solids

For  uids with signi cant amount of particles or air bubbles, such as
slurries, sewage and plastics, Doppler ultrasonic meters provide the
best performance.

Each Doppler  ow meter utilizes two separate transducer heads. Ultrasonic
waves are transmitted from one transducer and re ected by re ectors
suspended within the liquid and then recorded by a receiving transducer.
If the re ectors are moving within the ultrasound transmission path,
ultrasound waves will be re ected at a frequency shifted (Doppler shift)
from the transmitted frequency. The di erence between the transmitted
frequencies and re ected frequencies is directly proportional to the speed
of the ultrasonic re ectors.

• Ideal for most
slurries or
aerated liquids

• Low installation cost

• No moving parts to
maintain

DFX Doppler Flow Meter

Designed for semi-clean liquids
with suspended sonic re ectors
on pipe sizes 1/4 inch (6 mm)
and larger.

Accuracy: ± 2% full-scale over
calibrated span

Clamp-on Transducers

Cable and  exible armored
conduit selections are o ered to reduce installation time.

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Portable Flow Meters

Portable Flow Troubleshooting Kits

Designed for quick troubleshooting and verifying system performance
during commissioning, portable ultrasonic kits are ideal tools throughout
the process.

DXN Hybrid Flow and Energy Meter Kit

Our most versatile  ow meter, the DXN measures  ow with transit time
and Doppler technology. The large, easy-to-read color display and intuitive
touch-screen interface makes setup quick and easy.
Measurements from external devices,
such as RTDs and pressure transmitters,
can be logged along with  ow data.
Accuracy: ± 1% of reading

• Flow system
commissioning and
troubleshooting

UFX Doppler Flow Meter Kit

Economical maintenance tool for quickly measuring  uid systems
with suspended solids or air bubbles. Includes transducers.
Accuracy: ± 2% full-scale

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Open Channel Flow Meter

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Measuring Open Flow

Badger Meter open channel flow meters use a non-contact ultrasonic level
sensor to measure the water level in a flume, weir or other channel. Based
on standard empirical equations, such as Gauckler–Manning, the flow rate
can be calculated based on the dimensions and characteristics of the
channel and the water level in the channel. This correspondence between
water level and flow rate allows for a cost effective solution for measuring
flow in an open channel or partially filled pipe.

iSonic 4000

Simple to install and setup, iSonic 4000
flow meters sends level, flow rate and
total volume information over Modbus.
The data logging feature provides a
backup of measurements in case of
network outages or reporting lapses.

Level sensor range: up to 49 in. (1.25 m)
Level accuracy: ± 0.125 in. (3 mm)

Applications

• Wastewater effluent

• Storm water

• Agriculture irrigation

• Industrial discharge

1. Energy metering and submetering

2. Irrigation management

3. Water and wastewater management

4. Data acquisition and analysis

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Communication Systems

Communication is Key

Connectivity is a key aspect to a successful flow monitoring system.
Badger Meter ultrasonic meters adapt to almost any system utilizing
communication networks, pulse, analog or wireless. We offer modular
wireless components and data acquisition systems to provide greater
flexibility, collect valuable operation data and allow remote monitoring.

Simple and Efficient

Our meters offer simple system performance solutions for flow
measurement at an affordable cost. With a family of Badger Meter
products for a wide range of needs, it is easy to go from a standalone
system all the way to a full-service process environment.

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• Flow/Btu monitors

• Btu energy
transmitters

• Data acquisition
systems

• AquaCUE® Flow
Measurement
Manager

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About Badger Meter

®

Badger Meter Flow Instrumentation understands that companies cannot
manage what they do not measure—and leverages more than a century of
flow measurement expertise and a technology-rich portfolio to optimize
customer applications worldwide.

• Control

• Manage

An industry leader in both mechanical and electronic flow metering
technologies, Badger Meter offers one of the broadest flow control and
measurement portfolios in the industry—a portfolio that includes eight
of the 10 major flow meter technologies. Simply put, Badger Meter Flow
Instrumentation provides technology to measure and control whatever
moves through a pipe or pipeline—including water, air, steam, oil, other
liquids and gases.

Variety of Flow Instrumentation Solutions

M-Series® Mag

Flow Meters

Industrial Oval Gear

Flow Meters

Dynasonics® Ultrasonic

Flow Meters

• Optimize

Flow Dynamics®
calibration services

• Calibration for most

meter types

Research Control®

Valves and Positioners

Impeller Flow Meters

Preso® Differential

Pressure Flow Meters

Hedland® Variable

Area Flow Meters

Cox & Blancett®

Turbine Flow Meters

Flo-tech Hydraulic

Fluid Testing

Recordall® Disc

Flow Meters

Vortex

Flow Meters

Coriolis

Flow Meters

• OEM production

calibrations

• NIST-traceable primary

standards

Lab Code 200668-0

Note: NVLAP accreditation applies only to the Badger Meter
Flow Dynamics calibration lab, located in Racine, Wis.

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Control. Manage. Optimize.

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