
PORTAFLOW 220/330 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Features
• Large, easy to read graphic display with
backlighting
• Easy to install thanks to flexible guide rails
• Rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours mobile
operation
• Simple to follow dual function keypad
• Simple ‘Quick Start’ set up procedure
• Data logger for 198k data points (Type PF330)
• Analog and pulse outputs
The Portaflow range brings simplicity to the
non-invasive measurement of liquid flow. Portaflow
offers the user quick and accurate flow measurement
with its easy to follow menu and simple set up. Results
can be achieved within minutes of opening the case.
Compact, rugged and reliable, the Portaflow range has
been designed to provide sustained performance in
industrial environments.
Applications
• Potable Water
• River Water
• Cooling Water
• Demineralised Water
• Water/Glycol Solutions
• Chemicals
- Leak Detection
- Boiler Testing

Specifications
General
DSP Measurement Technique Transit time
Flow Velocity Range 0.1 m/s - 20 m/s
Accuracy
Repeatability ±0.5% of measured value or ±0.02 m/s whichever is the greater
Response Time
Selectable Flow Units Velocity m/sec, ft/sec.
Selectable Total Volume Units l, gal, USgals, Barrel, m³
Total Volume 12 digits
Menu Languages EN, DE, FR, RU, SWE, IT, SP, P, NO, DEN
Environmental
Operating Temperature -20 °C to 50 °C -4 °F to 122 °F
Storage Temperature -25 °C to 65 °C -13 °F to 149 °F
Pipe Wall Temperature -20 °C to 135 °C -4 °F to 275 °F
Operating Humidity
Applicable Pipe Types
Pipe Materials PVDF-SYGEF, PP-PROGEF, PE-ELGEF, PB-INSTAFLEX, ABS, PVC-U/PVC-C, Mild Steel,
Pipe Dimension (OD) Type PF220 13 mm to 1000 mm 0.5 in. to 39 in.
Type PF330 13 mm to 2000 mm 0.5 in. to 78 in.
Pipe Wall Thickness 1 mm to 75 mm 0.04 in. to 3 in.
Pipe Lining Applicable pipe linings include Rubber, Glass, Concrete, Epoxy, Steel
Pipe Lining Thickness 0 mm to 10 mm 0 in. to 0.4 in.
Electrical
Supply Voltage 9 to 24 V DC
Power Consumption Max. 10.5 W
Battery
Technology 5-cell NiMH
Capacity 3.8 Ah
Operating Time
(typical)
Recharge Time 6.5 h
Service Life
Power supply
Input Voltage 90 to 264 V AC (47 to 63 Hz)
Output Voltage 12 V DC
Output Current Max. 1.5 A
Approvals UL, CUL, TUV, CB, CE
Outputs
Analog Output Range 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 16 mA
Resolution 0.1% of full scale
Load Max. 620 Ω
Isolation 1500 V Opto-isolated
Alarm Current Adjustable between 0 to 26mA
Pulse Output Type Digital MOSFET relay
Pulse Repetition Max. 500 pps, user programmable
Pulse Width 5 - 500 ms, user programmable
Voltage Max. 48 V
Current Max. 500 mA
Isolation 1500 V opto isolated
USB Interface
(PF330 only)
RS-232 Interface
(PF330 only)
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Protocol Supports full speed (12Mbits/sec) data connection
Software USB driver software is provided with the package
Connector Proprietary industrial connector
Protocol Serial RS-232 communication including handshaking
Connector Proprietary industrial connector (GND, RxD, TxD, DTR, DSR)
Pipe ID >75 mm ±0.5% to ±2% of flow reading for flow rate >0.2 m/s
Pipe ID 13 mm - 75 mm
All pipe ID's
< 500 ms depending on pipe diameter
Volume "l/s, l/min, l/h, gal/min, gal/h, USgals/min, USgals/h, Barrel/h,
Max. 90% relative humidity @ 50°C (122 °F)
Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel 316, Copper
Typically 20 hours continuous with backlight and 4-20mA output OFF
>500 charge/discharge cycles
±3% of flow reading for flow rate >0.2 m/s
±6% of flow reading for flow rate <0.2 m/s
Barrel/day, m³/s, m³/min, m³/h"

Specifications (continued)
Data Logger (PF330 only)
Data Logged Log application details, flow rate, total flow, unit, time stamp
Number of Data Points 198 k
Number of Data Sites 20
Number of Data Points per Site No limit (max. 198k)
Programmable Logging Interval 5 s - 1 h
Start / Stop Manually or timer controlled
Data Download Via RS-232 / USB interface
Transducer Sets
Type A Type PF220 & PF330 13 - 114 mm pipe O.D. (2MHz)
Type B Type PF220 115 - 1000 mm pipe O.D. (1MHz)
Type PF330 115 - 2000 mm pipe O.D. (1MHz)
Enclosure and Display
Material ABS
Dimensions 264 x 168 x 50 mm 10.4 x 6.6 x 2.0 inch
Weight 1.1 kg (incl. battery) 2.45 lb
Keypad 16 key tactile feedback membrane keypad
Display Type 240 x 64 pixel graphic display, high contrast black-on-white, with backlight
Viewing angle Min. 30°, typically 40°
Active area 127 x 34 mm 5 x 1.3 inch
IP Rating IP 54
Shipping Weight
PF330 PF220
Box dimensions 420 x 390 x 220 mm 16.5 x 15.4 x 8.7 inch 510 x 140 x 440 mm 20 x 5.5 x 17.3 inch
Weight 7.5 kg 16.5 lb 6 kg 13.2 lb
Volumetric Weight 5.7 kg 12.5 lb 5.2 kg 11.5 lb
Standards and Approvals
CE, RoHS compliant
Safety BS EN 61010
EMC BS EN 61326 - 1:2006 BS EN 61326-2-3:2006
Power Supply EN61204 - 3 UL, CUL, TUV, CB, CE
Dimensions
168 mm
(6.61 in.)
50 mm
(1.96 in.)
264 mm (10.39 in.) 320 mm (12.59 in.)
68 mm (2.67 in.)
75 mm
(2.95 in.)
46.5 mm
(1.83 in.)
110 mm
(4.33 in.)
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220 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter
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1 - Portaflow 220 instrument
2 - Ruled separation bar
3 - Transducers ‘A-ST’ x2 for use with pipes
ranging 13mm – 114mm, or ‘B-ST’ x2
4 - Guide rail
5 - Chains x2 - 0.5 m long (1.65 ft) for A-ST, or
3.3 m long (10.8 ft) for B-ST type
transducers
6 - Transducer cables (x2) 2 metres long
7 - Test block
8 - Acoustic couplant
9 - Output cable
10 - Power supply
11 - Manual (not shown)
System Overview
The Portaflow 220 equipment is supplied in a Polypropylene carrying case fitted with a foam insert to give added
protection for transportation.
330 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter
(1) Portaflow 330 instrument with backlit
graphic display
(2) Ruled separation bar
(3) Transducers ‘A-ST’ x2 for use with pipes
ranging 13mm – 114mm
(4) Transducers ‘B-ST’ x2 for use with pipes
ranging 115mm – 2000mm
(5) Guide Rail
(6) Chains x2 3.3 m long (10.8 ft)
(7) Transducer cables (x2) 2 metres long
(8) Test block
(9) Acoustic couplant)
(10) Output cable
(11) RS-232 cable
(12) USB cable
(13) Power supply
(14) Manual (not shown)
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System Overview
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The Portaflow 330 equipment is supplied in a rugged IP67 carrying case fitted with a foam insert to give added
protection for transportation.
Ordering Information
Mfr. Part No. Code Description
Standard
PF 220 A 159 300 002 Portaflow PF220, for pipe OD 13 - 114 mm
PF 220 B 159 300 003 Portaflow PF220, type A transducers for pipe OD 115 - 1000 mm
PF 330 A+B 159 300 001 Portaflow PF330, type A and B transducers for pipe OD 13 - 2000 mm,
data logger
Rev A 06/13