
ULTRAFLO U3000 / U4000 Ultrasonic Flowsensor
Features
• Large, easy to read graphic display
• Easy to install
• Clamp-on sensors for dry servicing
• Simple to follow programming menu
• Simple ‘Quick Start’ set up procedure
• Data logger for 198 k data points (Type U4000)
• Analog, pulse and alarm outputs
• Reynolds number correction
The Ultraflo brings simplicity to the non-invasive
measurement of liquid flow, offering the user quick
and accurate flow measurement with its easy to follow
menu and simple set up. Dry servicing, providing
minimum downtime and maximum availability, even
in a continuously running system. Compact, rugged
and reliable, the Ultraflo has been designed to provide
sustained performance in industrial environments.
Applications
• HVAC & Energy System Audits
• Pump Verification
• Process Control
• Chemical Addition
• Hydraulic Systems
• Fire Systems
• 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 litres, m³, gallons, US gallons, barrels
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 75 °C -13 °F to 167 °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, Ductile
Pipe Dimension (OD) 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 25 mm 0 in. to 1 in.
Electrical
Supply Voltage 12 - 24 V AC or DC; 86 - 264 V AC (47Hz to 63Hz)
Power Consumption Max. 10.5 W
Outputs
Analog Output Range 4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 16 mA
Pulse Output Type Digital MOSFET relay
Alarm Outputs Type 2 x MOSFET relays
USB Interface (U4000 only) Protocol Supports full speed (12Mbits/sec) data connection
RS-232 Interface (U4000 only) Protocol "Serial RS-232 communication including XON/XOFF handshaking"
Pipe ID >75 mm ±0.5% to ±3% of flow reading for flow rate >0.2 m/s
Pipe ID 13 mm - 75 mm
< 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)
Iron, Stainless Steel 316, Copper
Resolution 0.1% of full scale
Load Max. 620 Ω
Isolation 1500 V Opto-isolated
Alarm Current Adjustable between 0–26 mA
Pulse Repetition 1 to 250 pps, user programmable
Pulse Width 2 to 500 ms, user programmable
Voltage Max. 48 V
Current Max. 500 mA
Isolation 1500 V opto isolated
Voltage Max. 48 V
Current Max. 500 mA
Isolation 1500 V opto isolated
Alarm Function High / Low flow rate, flow volume or signal error
Software USB driver software is provided with the package
Connector Mini USB
Terminal Block GND, RxD, TxD
±3% of flow reading for flow rate >0.2 m/s
Barrel/day, m³/s, m³/min, m³/h.
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Data Logger (U4000 only)
Data Logged Log application details, flow rate, 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 RS232 / USB interface
Transducer sets
Type A 13 - 114 mm pipe O.D. (2 MHz)
Type B 115 - 2000 mm pipe O.D. (1 MHz)
Enclosure and Display
Material ABS and aluminium
Dimensions 230 x 180 x 120 mm 9.0 x 7.1 x 4.7 inch
Weight 1.2 kg 2.65 lb
Keypad "15 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 65
Shipping Weight
Box Dimensions 480 x 320 x 230 mm 19 x 12.5 x 9 inch
Weight 4.8 kg 10.6 lb
Volumetric weight 5.8 kg 12.8 lb
Standards and Approvals
CE, RoHS compliant
EMC BS EN 61326-1:2006 BS EN 61326-2-3:2006
Safety BS EN 61010-1:2001
Environmental BS EN 60068-1:1995 BS EN 60068-2-1:2007
BS EN 60068-2-2:2007
Dimensions
212 mm
(8.34 in.)
119 mm
(4.68 in.)
237 mm (9.33 in.)
450 mm (17.71 in.)
67.42 mm
(2.65 in.)
36.5 mm
(1.43 in.)
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1 - Instrument with backlit graphic display
2 - Guide rail for use with ‘A’ or ‘B’
transducers
3 - Steel bands used to secure the transducer
guide rails to the pipe
4 - Transducers ‘A-ST’ x2 (U3000/U4000A) for
use with pipes ranging 13 mm – 114 mm
5 - Transducers ‘B-ST’ x2 (U3000/U4000B) for
use with pipes ranging 115 mm – 2000 mm
6 - User documentation
7 -
Acoustic couplant
8 - USB cable and RS232-C cable (U4000)
9 - Transducer cables (x2) 10 meters long
System Overview
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Ordering Information
Mfr. Part No. Code Description
Supply voltage 230 V AC
U3000A d13-114 159 300 004 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 13 - 114 mm
U3000B d115-299 159 300 006 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 115 - 299 mm
U3000B d300-2000 159 300 075 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 300 - 2000 mm
U4000A d13-114 159 300 008 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 13 - 114 mm, data logger
U4000B d115-299 159 300 010 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 115 - 299 mm, data logger
U4000B d300-2000 159 300 076 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 300 - 2000 mm, data logger
Supply voltage 24 V DC
U3000A d13-114 159 300 005 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 13 - 114 mm
U3000B d115-299 159 300 007 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 115 - 299 mm
U3000B d300-2000 159 300 077 Ultraflo U3000, for pipe OD 300 - 2000 mm
U4000A d13-114 159 300 009 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 13 - 114 mm, data logger
U4000B d115-299 159 300 011 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 115 - 299 mm, data logger
U4000B d300-2000 159 300 079 Ultraflo U4000, for pipe OD 300 - 2000 mm, data logger
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