FlowCERT Pulsar Open Chanel Flow Meter

The FlowCERT open channel flow meter provides comprehensive flow monitoring with data logging and control functions for a complete range of flumes and weirs. It is compatible with a range of sensors in order to create a flow metering system to suit your application.

Features

• Easy prompt setup
• Standard on-board memory gives 1-year log at 10-minute intervals
• 5 control/alarm relays
• Flow totalisation and outputs
• Universal flow calculation (32 setpoints)
• Penstock control using step time
• Modbus and Profibus options

Specifications

Technical Specification

Physical

Sensor body dimensions:	235 x 184 x 120mm (9.25 x 7.24 x 4.72in)
Sensor body weight:	Nominal 1kg (2.2lbs)
Enclosure material/Description:	Polycarbonate, flame resistant to UL91
Cable entry detail:	10 cable entry knockouts, 1 x M16, 5 x M20 underside, 4 x 18mm dia (PG11) at rear
Transducer cable extensions:	2-core screened
Maximum separation:	Up to 1000m (3280ft)

Environmental

Enclosure protection:	IP65 / NEMA 4X
Max. and min. temperature (electronics):	-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +120°F)

Approvals

CE approval:	Listed in the Certificate of Conformity within the manual
Flammable atmosphere approval:	Safe area: compatible with approved dB transducers

Performance

Accuracy/Repeatability:	Dependent on the application and sensor used.
Resolution:	Dependent on the application and sensor used.
Min. & max. range:	0 - 15m (49ft). Dependent on the sensor used.
Rate response:	Fully adjustable
Echo processing:	DATEM (Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement)

Outputs

Analog outputs:	2x Isolated (floating) output (to 150V) of 4-20mA or 0-20mA into 500Ω (user programmable and adjustable) 1μa resolution
Digital output:	Full Duplex RS232
Volt free contacts, number & rating:	5 form “C” (SPDT) rated at 5A at 115V/240Vac
Display	6 digits plus 12 charact text, plus bar graph with direction indicators, remote communicator identifier and program/run/test mode indicators

Input

Analog inputs:	Isolated (floating) input (to 150V) of 4-20mA or 0-20mA source or sink, open circuit voltage (source) 33V, 22V at 4mA, 14V at 20mA (user programmable and adjustable) 0.1% resolution
Velocity input:	Via RS485 digital communications interface

Programming

On-board programming	By integral keypad
PC programming:	Via RS232
Programming security:	Via passcode (user selectable and adjustable)
Programmed data integrity:	Via non-volatile RAM, plus backup

Supply

Power supply:	115Vac +5% / -10% 50/60Hz, 230Vac +5% / -10% 50/60Hz, 22-28Vdc, 10W maximum power (typically 6W)
Fuses:	100mA at 230Vac, 200mA at 115Vac

Download Datasheet: FlowCERT Pulsar Open Chanel Flow Meter

Reference: www.pulsar-pm.com

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