GF Signet PORTAFLOW 220-330 User Manual

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"