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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