Dynasonics UFX Specifications

Doppler Flow Meter

UFX Hand-Held Battery-Powered Meter

DESCRIPTION

The UFX Doppler Flow Meters feature ultrasonic measuring technology, providing accurate and reliable flow velocity readings for aerated liquids and liquids with suspended particles.

The UFX flow meter is a cost-effective, portable flow measurement system for closed full pipes size 1/4 in. (6 mm) and above.

OPERATION

The UFX flow meter uses two piezoelectric crystals contained within one transducer to transmit ultrasonic energy into the fluid stream and receive reflected energy off discontinuities, suspended particles or entrained gases, within the moving liquid. When the fluid is flowing in the pipe (with the discontinuities traveling at the same speed), there will be a shift in frequency from the transmitted ultrasound wave to the received ultrasound wave. The difference between these ultrasound wave frequencies is the Doppler frequency shift and is proportional to fluid velocity.

TOP VIEW

– T

Fluid Velocity T

Figure 1: UFX operation

FEATURES

• Non-invasive, hand-held transducer and battery-powered electronics packaged in a NEMA 4 (IP65) rated enclosure

• Measures fluid velocities from 0.3…30 FPS (0.1…9 MPS)

• Reliable readings on nearly all liquid applications containing a minimum of 100 ppm of 100 micron size suspended solids or entrained gases

• Optional CE approved version for pipes size 1 in. (25 mm) and above

• Large four-digit LCD display provides velocity readout in user selected units (FPS or MPS)

• Easy to use flow verification instrument for industrial and municipal applications including concrete slurries, dredging, primary sludge and waste activated sludge

SPECIFICATIONS

Liquid Requirements

Pipe Sizes

Flow Range 0.3…30 fps (0.1…9 mps) Accuracy ±2% of full scale

Display

Enclosure Rating Dimensions

Transducer Material

Ambient Temperature –28…140° F (–20…60° C) Liquid Temperature –40…180° F (–40…82° C) Humidity 0…95% non-condensing

Supply Voltage

Cable 6.6 feet (2 m) cable and connector

Mounting Method

100 ppm of 100 micron size suspended solids or entrained gases

Std. 1" (25 mm) and greater Small pipe 1/4"…1" (6…25 mm)

Single line, four digit LCD readout of velocity, signal strength, measuring units, and low battery indication

NEMA 4 (IP65) ABS plastic; 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) 4" W × 7.7" H × 1.7" D (101.6 mm × 195.6 mm × 43.2 mm)

Plated body; Ultem® 1000 sensor material

Battery powered; non-rechargeable alkaline, four AA cells; providing greater than 30 hours of continuous operation

Hand-held with acoustic couplant compound

DPP-DS-01612-EN-02 (May 2015)

Product Data Sheet

Doppler Flow Meter, UFX Hand-Held Battery-Powered Meter

Only on D1

DIMENSIONS

Figure 2: UFX flow meter dimensions

A B C D E F G H J K L M N

6 ft

7.70 in.

(2 m)

(195.6 mm)

PART NUMBER CONSTRUCTION

Model

Hand Held Doppler Ultrasonic Flow Meter DUFX

Transmitter Type

Battery Powered Hand Held 1

Transducer Types

Small Pipe (1/4 ... 1 Inch) B1

Standard Pipe (Over 1 Inch) D1

Both Small Pipe and Standard Pipe | B1 and D1

Approvals

None (Leave blank when no approvals are required)

CE Generic Light Industrial A pproval |

NOTE: The UFX meter is shipped with acoustic couplant, velocity slide chart, batteries and a carrying case.

9.57 in.

(243.1 mm)

4.0 in.

(101.6 mm)

2.87 in.

(58.9 mm)

DUFX-

(58.9 mm)

2.32 in.

0.75 in.

(19.1 mm)

1.70 in.

(43.2 mm)

1.38 in.

(35.1 mm)

3.24 in.

(82.3 mm)

1.38 in.

(35 mm)

4.38 in.

(111.3 mm)

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Nylon Mounting Strap 30" (750 mm) D002-2007-002

Couplant, Silicone (for temporary mounting) D002-2011-001

SS Identification Tag D001117

UFX Standard Pipe Transducer DTUFX-D1

UFX Small Pipe Transducer DTUFX-B1

UFX Carrying Case D003-1009-005

Velocity Conversion Slide Chart D003-0913-002

1.91 in.

(48.5 mm)

Figure 3: Velocity-to-volumetric conversion slide chart included

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