PECM Issue 17 2015 | Page 98

Measurement & Monitoring Go with the flow ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs Inline vortex flow meters with user-friendly display A new range of flow meters is now available direct from leading sensor manufacturer ifm electronic Ltd. The SV range of flow meters measure flows is designed primarily for cooling water flow measurement and will also handle deionised water. Critically for cooling applications, the SV also features integrated temperature measurement. In contrast to flaps and floats, a vortex flow meter has no mechanical moving parts to go wrong, so the SV range will provide reliable metering for years to come. A highlight of the SV is also the rotatable display, which can show the flow rate and temperature as well as user-defined location information. The display shows flow or flow and temperature and colour indications for flow and/or temperature can be set independent of one another. The background lighting is adjustable, and the background colour can be changed from black (factory setting) to white. The two available outputs can be configured in a variety of ways; to provide a simple switched outputs (selectable as PNP or NPN) or frequency outputs indication flow or temperature. The SV is also IO-Linkenabled, providing the user with full control over settings and more process or diagnostic information, with the true measured value available. The SV comes in three sizes for flow ranges up to 20, 40 or 100l/min in ½” or ¾” pipes with a medium temperature between -10 and 90°C. Flow measurement accuracy is ±2% MV + 2 % MEV and temperature measurement: ±1k. ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from ifm products. For further information, contact Gemma Anderson, ifm electronic Ltd., efector House, Kingsway Business Park, Oldfield Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2HD. Telephone: 020 8213-0000. Fax: 020 8213-2234. Email: [email protected]. 0* 98 PECM Issue 17