GE Sensing AT600 User Manual
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AquaTrans
AT600
Panametrics Ultrasonic
Flow Meter for Liquids
Applications
The AquaTrans AT600 flowmeter is a complete
ultrasonic system for the measurement of:
• Potable Water
• Wastewater
• Sewage
• Discharge water
• Treated water
• Cooling and heating water
• Irrigation water
• Other industrial fluids
Features & Benefits
• Economical non-intrusive flow measurement
• Extremely simple setup and installation
• Suitable for a wide range of pipe sizes and materials
• Suitable for lined pipes
• Velocity, volumetric, and totalized flow outputs
• Clamp-on installations
• Permanent solid couplant for clamp-on applications.
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Liquid Flow Ultrasonic Transmitter
Transducers
The AquaTrans AT600 liquid flow ultrasonic transmitter
combines state-of-the-art flow measurement
capability with a low-cost transmitter package that can
be installed right at the process measurement point.
It’s designed specifically for water and wastewater
applications in full pipes. The all-digital AquaTrans
AT600 has no moving parts and requires minimal
maintenance. An onboard microprocessor uses
patented Correlation Transit-Time™ technology for
long-term, drift-free operation. Automatic adjustment
to changing fluid properties and dynamically
configured operating software simplify programming.
Transit-Time Flow Measurement
In this method, two transducers serve as both ultrasonic
signal generators and receivers. They are in acoustic
communication with each other, meaning the second
transducer can receive ultrasonic signals transmitted
by the first transducer and vice versa.
In operation, each transducer functions as a
transmitter, generating a specified number of acoustic
pulses, and then as a receiver for an identical number
of pulses. The time interval between transmission and
reception of the ultrasonic signals is measured in both
directions. When the liquid in the pipe is not flowing,
the transit-time downstream equals the transit-time
upstream. When the liquid is flowing, the transit- time
downstream is less than the transit-time upstream.
The difference between the downstream and upstream
transit times is proportional to the velocity of the flowing
liquid, and its sign indicates the direction of flow.
Easy Four Step Installation
Step #1: Install straps onto pipe.
Step #2: Put clamp-on fixture on pipe and move straps
onto sides of fixture.
Step #3: Open fixture to set spacing.
Step 4: Set spacing and lock fixture with transducers
onto pipe.
Spacing
Flow Meter Transducers
Fluid
Flow
Ultrasonic Signal Path
Transit-time Flow Measurement Technique
Clamp-On Transducers
Clamp-on transducers oer maximum convenience, exibility
and a low installation cost compared to traditional ow metering
technologies. With proper installation, clamp-on transducers
provide better than 1% of reading accuracy in most applications.
Vitality™ Software (Optional)
The AquaTrans AT600 can communicate with a PC via
our Vitality interface program. Consult the manual for
details on sites, logs, and other operations with a PC.
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