Ultrasonic Flow Measuring System
Flowrate measurement for standard applications with
drinking water and process water
Applications
The sensors are perfectly suited for the non-contact
measurement of pure or slightly contaminated liquids,
regardless of the pressure or electrical conductivity.
• Suitable for pipe diameters in the range
DN 15 to 2000 (½" to 80")
• Can be used with all metal and plastic pipes lined or
unlined
• Ideal solution for applications with water, e.g. drinking
water, industrial water, saltwater, deionized water,
cooling water and heating water
The Prosonic Flow ultrasonic clamp-on system allows
accurate and cost-effective flow measurement from
outside the pipe and without the need to interrupt the
process. The flow measurement is bidirectional and
causes no pressure loss.
Measuring principleThe measuring system operates on the principle of transit time difference. In this measurement method,
acoustic (ultrasonic) signals are transmitted between two sensors. The signals are sent in both directions,
i.e. the sensor in question works as both a sound transmitter and a sound receiver.
As the propagation velocity of the waves is less when the waves travel against the direction of flow than along
the direction of flow, a transit time difference occurs. This transit time difference is directly proportional to the
flow velocity.
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Principle of the transit time difference measurement method
Q = v · A
aSensor
bSensor
QVolume flow
vFlow velocity (v & t )
tTransit time difference (t = t
APipe cross-sectional area
– tb)
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The measuring system calculates the volume flow of the fluid from the measured transit time difference and
the pipe cross-sectional area. In addition to measuring the transit time difference, the system simultaneously
measures the sound velocity of the fluid. This additional measured variable can be used to distinguish different
fluids or as a measure of product quality.
The measuring device can be configured onsite to suit the specific application using Quick Setup menus.
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MeasuringThe measuring system consists of one transmitter and two sensors. Different versions are available depending
on the specific requirements.
The transmitter is used both to control the sensors and to prepare, process and evaluate the measuring signals,
and to convert the signals to a desired output variable.
The sensors work as sound transmitters and sound receivers. Depending on the application and version, the
sensors can be arranged for measurement via one or two traverses ä 5.
Transmitter
Prosonic Flow 91 W Field Housing
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Prosonic Flow WProsonic Flow W
DN 15 to 65 (½" to 2½")
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DN 50 to 4000 (2" to 160")
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Mounting accessories
The requisite mounting distances must be determined for the sensors. Information on the fluid, the pipe
material used and the exact pipe dimensions is needed to determine these values. The values for the sound
velocity of the following fluids, pipe materials and lining materials are stored in the transmitter:
FluidPipe materialLining
•Water
•Sea water
• Distilled water
• Ammonia
• Alcohol
•Benzene
•Bromide
•Ethanol
•Glycol
•Kerosene
• Milk
• Methanol
• Toluene
•Lube oil
•Fuel Oil
•Petrol
• Carbon steel
• Ductile Iron
• Stainless steel
• Alloy C
•PVC
•PE
•LDPE
•HDPE
•PVDF
•PA
•PP
•PTFE
• Glass pyrex
•Mortar
• Rubber
• Tar Epoxy
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Sensor selection and
arrangement
The sensors can be arranged in two ways:
• Mounting arrangement for measurement via one traverse:
the sensors are located on opposite sides of the pipe.
• Mounting arrangement for measurement via two traverses:
the sensors are located on the same side of the pipe.
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Sensor mounting arrangement (top view)
1Mounting arrangement for measurement via one traverse
2Mounting arrangement for measurement via two traverses
Recommendations
The number of traverses required depends on the sensor type, the nominal diameter and the thickness of the
pipe wall. We recommend the following types of mounting:
Sensor TypeNominal DiameterSensor FrequencySensor IDType of Mounting
DN 15 to 65 (½" to 2 ½")6 MHzW-CL-6F2 traverses
3)
DN 80 (3")2 MHzW-CL-2F2 traverses
Prosonic Flow W
DN 100 to 300 (4" to 12")2 MHz (or 1 MHz)
DN 300 to 600 (12" to 24")1 MHz (or 2 MHz)
DN 650 to 2000 (26" to 80")1 MHz (or 0.5 MHz)
1)
The installation of clamp-on sensors is principally recommended in the 2 traverse type installation. This type of
W-CL-2F
W-CL-1F
W-CL-1F
W-CL-2F
W-CL-1F
W-CL-05F
2 traverses
2 traverses
1 traverse
2)
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2)
installation allows the easiest and most comfortable type of mounting. However, in certain applications a 1 traverse
installation may be preferred:
• Certain plastic pipes with wall thickness > 4 mm (0.16 in)
• Lined pipes
• Applications with fluids with high acoustic damping
2)
0.5 MHz sensors are also recommended for applications with composite material pipes such as GRP and may be
recommended for certain lined pipes, pipes with wall thickness >10 mm (0.4 in), or applications with media with
high acoustic damping. In addition, for these applications we principally recommend mounting the W sensors in
a 1 traverse configuration.
3)
6 MHz sensors are recommended for applications where flow velocity is< 10 m/s (32.8 Hz/s)
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Input
Measured variableFlow velocity (differential delay proportional to flow velocity)
Measuring rangeTypically v = 0 to 15 m/s (0 to 50 ft/s) at the specified measuring accuracy
Operable flow rangeOver 150 : 1
Output
Output signalCurrent output:
• Galvanically isolated
• Full scale value adjustable
• Temperature coefficient: typ. 2 μA/°C, resolution: 1.5 μA
• Active: 4 to 20 mA, R
Pulse/status output:
• Galvanically isolated
• Open collector
• 30 V DC / 250 mA
• Passive
• Can be configured as:
– Pulse output: pulse value and pulse polarity can be selected, max. pulse width adjustable (5 to 2000 ms),
pulse frequency max. 100 Hz
– Status output: for example, can be configured for error messages, empty pipe detection, flow recognition,
limit value
< 700 (for HART: RL 250 )
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Signal on alarm• Current output failsafe mode selectable.
Low flow cutoffSwitching point for the low flow freely selectable.
Galvanic isolationAll circuits for inputs, outputs, and power supply are galvanically isolated from each other.
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24
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Measuring unit electrical
connection
Power supply
Connecting the transmitter (Aluminium-Fieldhousing).
cable cross-section: max. 2.5 mm
aCover
bCable for power supply: 85 to 260 V AC, 20 to 55 V AC, 16 to 62 V DC
cTerminal for power supply:
dTerminal for power supply: Nr. 1–2 (terminal assignment)
eSignal cable
fGround terminal für signal cable
gTerminal connector for signal cable: Nr. 24–27 (terminal assignment)
hService connector
iGround terminal for potential matching
(AWG 13)
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Terminal assignment Prosonic Flow 91W
Order variantTerminal No. (inputs/outputs)
24 (+)/25 (–)26 (+)/27 (–)1 (L1/L+) /2 (N/L–)
Fixed communication boards (fixed assignment)
91***-***********APulse outputHART current outputPower supply