Ultrasonic flow meters

Axonic is a static ultrasonic flow meter perfectly adapted to the needs of district heating and cooling applications. Axonic is equipped with an universal interface which allows it to be easily combined with Itron calculators such as CF51. It is powered by the connected calculators and therefore it doesnt require its own source of electrical power (e.g. battery).

Features and Benefits

• High accuracy and repeatability
• Outstanding dynamic range
• Robust and reliable design
• Ease of installation thanks to an innovative mobile flange design
• Insensitive to flow disturbances
• Self diagnostic functions
• Various choice of lengths
• Insulation compliant

Applications

• Heating
• Cooling

Standards

• MID Approved according to 2014/32/EU
• Cooling approval according PTB 7.2
• Class 2 acc. to EN1434
• Environmental class EN1434 class C, MID Class E2+M2
• IP68

• CF Echo II Ultrasonic Compact Heat Meters – 130C max
• 1.5m cable length, mains powered, Pt100 temperature sensors
• Heat meter (EN1434 & MID) with integrated ultrasonic flow part

Option Boards

Options

Utrasonic capsule thermal energy meter qp1,5 with a new capsule design, which means you can replace the meter without having to disturb the pipework.

The new ultrasonic compact thermal energy meter “CF-UltraMaXX MK” is the result of the consequent evolution of the successful Itron CF-Family series of static flow and thermal energy meters. It combines the proven capsule system with innovative ultrasonic flow measurement technology. CF-UltraMaXX can be used for the measurement of all relevant billing data in heating and cooling systems.

Key features & benefits

• extended dynamic range covers usual flow rate conditions in residential metering
• different options for implementation in communication systems
• advanced features for field data analysis
• removable calculator

Utrasonic compact thermal energy meter qp0,6, qp1,5 and 2,5 The new ultrasonic compact thermal energy meter “CF-UltraMaXX V” is the result of the consequent evolution of the successful Itron CF-Family series of static flow and thermal energy meters. CF-UltraMaXX can be used for the measurement of all relevant billing data in heating and cooling systems.

• Extended dynamic range covers usual flow rate conditions in residential metering
• Different options for implementation in communication systems
• Versions with 2 indexes for use in combined heating and cooling applications
• Advanced features for field data analysis
• Removable calculator

CF-UltraMaXX V equipped with T-Sensors, k-correction cold pipe, LCD in kWh, Li.- Battery 10+1 years lifetime (except UltraMaXX M-Bus PS + 2 WM which is powered by M-Bus 2 ULs),
English labels & manuals.

Dynamic range
Due to it’s wide dynamic range, the CF-UltraMaXX V qp1,5 can be used for all applications in residential metering which requires usually two different product versions
qp0,6 or qp1,5.

Both UltraMaXX V qp1,5 and 2,5 are approved for a dynamic range of 1/250 (qi/qp).

*product delivered with cable 1m length for connection to AMR systems (M-Bus: 2 wires, Rep E&V: 4 wires)
**product equipped with cable clamps for connection to AMR system

All-round heat meter, easy to install and easy to use.

• On-site configurable as to inlet and outlet
• PN25 metal flow sensor, approved up to 130 °C
• Small pressure loss, all flow sizes below 0.1 bar
• Dynamic range up to 1:1600 from start to saturation flow – 1:250 (qi:qp)

Standards: EN 1434:2007, prEN 1434:2013, BEK1178 and PTB TR K7.2
Temperature sensors: Type 302-T: Pt500 – EN 60 751, 2-wire, hard-wired connection
EN 1434 designation: Accuracy class 2 and 3 / Environmental class A5…55 °C non-condensing, closed location (indoor installation)
MID designation: Mechanical environment: Class M1 and M2. Electromagnetic environment: Class E1

The ultrasonic compact energy meter can be used for measuring the energy consumption in heating application for billing purposes.

Features

• AMR Smart Meter
• M-Bus or wM-Bus Communication. Combined with Diehl Metering AMR System technology highest transmission performance is achievable
• Constantly high measuring rates (vol.: 2s; temp.: 16s) with up to 12 years battery life time. Current power is calculated and updated every 2s
• AA-Cells contain less Lithium (0,7g per piece) than A-Cells. Not affected by dangerous goods transportation rules
• Springless battery contact (hard-solder) is corrosion-protected
• MID electromagnetic class E2 – less sensitive to neg. influence, e.g. culprit PWM pump
• 8-digit LCD offers 3 fractional digits without risk of display overflow. Comfortable reading by removeable calculator (0.45m coax cable)
• Only 54 mm design hight from pipe center, hence easy to install in compact heat stations

Technical Details

SHARKY ultrasonic compact energy meter can be used for measuring the energy consumption in heating / cooling application for billing purposes.

Features

• Approval with dynamic range up to 1:250 (qi:qp) MID in class 2 (depends on meter size), standard 1:100
• Complete range from DN 15 mm qp 0.6m³/h up to DN 100 mm qp 100m³/h
• Extremely low power consumption enabling a long battery lifetime (up to 16 years)
• Radio option integrated
• Modular version, M-Bus, RS232, RS485, Analog outputs 4-20mA, pulse outputs and pulse inputs

Technical Data

The 2-track SITRANS FUE380 is the custody transfer approved version of SITRANS FUS380. It can be verified and sealed for use in various countries. The approvals (MID, EN 1434 and OIML R75) are valid for energy metering systems. The battery or mains supply powered SITRANS FUE380 has a display that indicates various measurement values and diagnostics. In addition, it features an IrDA optical interface for communication with SIMATIC PDM used for data transfer. Optional add-on RS 232 and RS 485 modules include MODBUS RTU protocol.

• Flexibility to customize your perfect flowmeter solution
• Designed to provide accurate high-resolution energy measurement
• Provides uncompromising performance for high volume, water-based applications
• Approved according to the MID directive and is designed and approved for custody transfer
• Custody transfer sealed to ensure total data security

The battery or mains powered SITRANS FUE950 is a universal custody transfer approved energy calculator. It is designed for use in hot water, chilled water and cooling/heating applications.

The calculator has a modular construction which means that it can be fitted with optional output modules when it is ordered. These include a pulse output, pulse input, current output and an M-Bus add-on module. If needed, the necessary temperature sensor pair and pockets can be ordered along with the calculator.

• MID directive approval for custody transfer for water energy metering
• Cooling approval (according national German PTB K7.2 standard)
• Suitable for 2 and 4 wire temperature sensor connection
• Delivered with heat-/cooling approved PT500 sensor set (incl. sensor pockets)
• Optical M-Bus data reading in accordance with EN 1434
• Instantaneous values for energy and volume flow
• Flexible input / output option modules
• Long battery lifetime (up to 16 years)
• Option for 2 current outputs (4 … 20mA, passive)

The SL1 Portable Transit Time Ultrasonic Heat Meter is a state-of-the-art universal transit-time flow meter designed using MultiPulseTM technology and low-voltage broadband pulse transmission, it features the worlds advanced non-invasive flow measurement technology providing a measuring system with unsurpassed accuracy, versatility, ease of installation and dependability.
Supplied in an IP67 enclosure, the SL1 is the perfect tool for harsh environmental conditions and HVAC and energy measurement surveys and provides sustained operation in a wide range of industrial applications.

Due to the non-intrusive nature of the clamp-on technique, no mechanical parts need to be inserted through the pipe wall or to protrude into the flow system so there is no pressure drop (save energy), no moving parts (low maintenance), no leaks and no contamination. The unique clamp-on fixture design makes the installation very straightforward and requires no special tools or skills and due to the non-invasive nature of clamp-on transducers, there is no pressure drop, no moving parts, no leaks, and no risk of contamination or corrosion.

• Accurate to ±1.0%-2.0% of reading at rates >0.5 m/s
• Flow Rate Sensitivity: 0.001ft/s (0.0003m/s)
• 2x PT100 clamp-on temperature probes with 10m (30ft) cable as standard
• -40°C~250°C (-40°F~482°F) temperature range
• Internal 7.2AH battery, Provides 42 hrs. continuous operation @ 20 °C