The FSC-5 portable ultrasonic flowmeter is a versatile system consisting of a compact, lightweight digital transmitter and FSS clamp-on sensors installed on the outside of the pipe. It measures liquid flow non-intrusively and is suitable for a variety of operating conditions, numerous liquids, and pipes with inside diameters ranging from 13 to 6,000 mm.
This portable ultrasonic flowmeter consists of two clamp-on sensors (FSS) that attach to the pipe anda digital converter (FSC) powered by an internal battery.
This non-invasive ultrasonic flowmeter uses transit time ultrasonic signal technology to measure liquid flow in any size of pipe.
It offers a wide range of applications thanks to its ability to adapt to all types of conditions and a wide choice of liquids and pipe sizes.
A portable, powerful, and user-friendly ultrasonic flowmeterthat is highly regarded by anyone who needs to measure flow in the field: its TFT color graphic display, redesigned interface, and minimal number of buttons make it easy to configure the device, read measurements, and navigate between different functions.
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Thanks to its 240 × 320-pixel TFT color graphic display with backlighting, the FSC portable ultrasonic flowmeter ensures excellent readability of measurements and settings, even outdoors. Its interface allows users to:
Note: This device is not a portable gas flow meter and is not suitable for gas flow measurement applications such as compressed air.
Compatibility with a wide range of fluids
This ultrasonic flowmeter excels in the measurement of homogeneous liquids propagating ultrasonic waves. Various fluids such as water, hot water, distilled water, alcohol, milk, ethanol and many others can be accurately evaluated, offering exceptional flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.
Impressive range of pipe diameters
The FSC portable ultrasonic flowmeter can be paired with four families of sensors, selected based on the pipe diameter and fluid temperature:
Reliable measurement even under extreme conditions
With a fluid temperature range from -40°C to +200°C, this sensor can operate reliably in extreme environments. This ability to operate in a wide range of temperature conditions depends on the sensor used, demonstrating considerable versatility.
Wide range of flow rates and accuracy
The portable ultrasonic flowmeter provides bidirectional measurement up to ±32 m/s, with a response time of one second. Accuracy depends on the pipe’s inner diameter, the flow velocity, the sensor used, and the installation conditions. It can reach ±1% of the measured value under the reference conditions defined by the manufacturer.
Fast response time and optimal number of channels
The sensor offers a fast response time of 1 second, ensuring virtually instantaneous measurement of flow variations. With a single channel based on transit time, the sensor maintains maximum operational efficiency.
Intuitive display and versatile output options
Equipped with a 240 × 320-pixel TFT color graphic display with backlighting, the FSC transmitter ensures clear readout of measurements and parameters. It features a 4–20 mA DC analog output and two analog inputs: one 4–20 mA DC input and one input configurable for either 4–20 mA DC or 1–5 V DC. These inputs can, in particular, receive the temperature measurements needed to calculate thermal energy.
Independent Power Supply and Rugged Protection
The ultrasonic flowmeter incorporates a battery offering up to 12 hours of continuous operation at full charge, guaranteeing reliable autonomy. With IP64 protection, the device is resistant to dust and water splashes.
Compact size and ample storage
Measuring 210 × 120 × 65 mm and weighing approximately 1 kg, the FSC-5 transmitter is easy to transport to various measurement points.
The optional 512 MB SD memory card can store approximately two years of measurements, based on a 30-second recording interval and 14 data points saved per interval. The device supports SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB. SDXC cards are not supported.
Advanced Features and Easier Communication
The flowmeter offers advanced features such as adjustable damping time, instantaneous and totalized value display, energy consumption calculation, self-diagnosis, and much more. Data communication is simplified with a USB interface, enabling easy transfer of values stored on the memory card.
Customized options for specific needs
The FSC portable flow meter can be supplemented with various accessories: a 512 MB SD memory card, signal or extension cables, an analog input/output cable, USB cables, mounting straps and wires, guide rails, and acoustic coupling products suited to the operating conditions.
