NEW PRODUCTS

Accuracy and stability with the FLT93B

The FLT93B BASIC insertion type FlexSwitch for level and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93B is easily field configured, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.

The FLT93B BASIC level switch is available with all of the below listed standard features for a very attractive price and with quick delivery as soon as 2 business days ARO.

Applications

• Interface and sump level detection • Interface/sump level detection in separation vessels • Agitation detection • Interface/level detection in settling vessels • Foam or sediment level control • Liquid/resin interface detection

Company: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Phone: (03) 9017 8225 Website: www.ams-ic.com.au

Precise and convenient: radar level sensor with IO-Link

The new radar level sensor LW2720 sets new benchmarks for speed and accuracy.

Starting with rapid installation times: A standard M12 cable, fast parameter setting using IO-Link and a large selection of adapters enable simple and customized out of the box start-up.

For example, if the LW2720 is active in tanks up to 10-meter precise level measurement is still possible with integrated mixers or spray balls. Also, different media do not have a detrimental effect on measurements. Even the high-speed filling or emptying of tanks are registered by the radar sensor thanks to the 80GHz technology – fast, with high precision and without blind zones.

With the LW2720 level sensor, levels of liquid media in tanks with a height of up to 10 metres can be monitored precisely and without blind areas. The non-contact radar measuring principle prevents malfunctions or failures of the sensor caused by the adhesion of viscous media or damage from agitators.

The 80 GHz frequency used ensures stable and precise measurement results even in the presence of steam or condensate in the tank. The sensor is designed for use in hygienic areas, so that even CIP and SIP processes or the use of spray balls do not impair its proper functioning.

The powerful LW2720 package is completed by the following comfort factors: Sensor installation only takes a few minutes, and sensor parameters can be conveniently set and read out remotely via IO-Link.

Features:

• 80 GHz frequency enables level measurement with millimetre precision of up to 10 metres • Non-contact measuring principle: no malfunctions due to deposits or wear • Certified for use in hygienic areas • Simple installation and maintenance-free operation • Remote sensor parameter setting and level monitoring via connection to the IT system

Company: Turck Australia Contact number: 1300 132 566 Web address: www.turck.com.au

New digital flowmeters monitor pressure and flow

Flow meter helps chemical company meet ISO 50001 Standard to lower energy costs

EXAIR’s new Pressure Sensing Digital Flowmeters provide a way for plant personnel to monitor pressure throughout a compressed air system along with flow. A pressure sensor is mounted between the two flow sensing probes and the display can be configured to show air pressure or air flow. A transistor output can also be configured to provide a low-pressure alarm to protect your processes and/or equipment. Pressure values are capable to display PsiG or BarG. Measuring compressed air is the first step toward identifying high compressed air use areas, compressed air leaks and optimizing air use.

Each meter ships with the necessary hardware and tools for installation including drill bit, drill guide, and hex wrenches. The Pressure Sensing feature is available on 2 inch and 50 millimeter or larger flowmeters. They are available in standard units which display airflow values on a bright LED screen, with optional data logger to capture and manipulate the data. The pressure signal is also available through optional wired and wireless serial outputs. Airflow values are expressed in Standard Cubic Feet per Minute or Cubic Meters per Hour.

Pressure Sensing Flowmeters for schedule 40 iron pipe and Type L Copper and nominal millimeter sizes are now available. They are CE and RoHS compliant and join EXAIR’s full line of Digital Flowmeters for air lines from 1/2” through 8” including Hot Tap, Wireless and Data Logging flowmeters.

Company: Compressed Air Australia Phone: 08 8983 3999 Website: www.caasafety.com.au

Process and plant engineers tasked with new stringent energy conservation goals to meet the requirements of ISO 50001 while also reducing costs will find the ST80 Series Thermal Mass Flow Meter from Fluid Components International (FCI) helps them meet both their environmental energy conservation and operational cost goals.

A global manufacturer of specialty chemicals that employs compressed air throughout its process facilities recently installed the FCI ST80 Air/Gas Flow Meter with VORTAB Meter Run (VMR) Flow Conditioners to help it attain ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification. The installation of the ST80 Flow Meters was part of an initial benchmarking project to establish present energy usage and to identify areas for improvement.

The company engineers chose to install the thermal mass flow meters with the tab-type flow conditioners for several reasons. First, they wanted to avoid any installation concerns with regard to sufficient pipe straight run for optimum flow measurement accuracy at their desired measurement points. The ST80 Flow Meters achieve a standard accuracy of ±1.0 per cent reading, ± 0.5 per cent full scale, or better, with repeatability of ±0.5 per cent of reading with flow rates as low as 0.07 to 305 NMPS and up to 100:1 flow turndown.

Second, they also chose to install the thermal flow meters with isolation ball-valve connections for easy extraction of the meters from the compressed air process lines during operation to permit calibration verification or re-calibration if necessary, which also is required to comply with the ISO standard. The thermal dispersion meters, which require virtually no maintenance, were installed on 101.6 and 152.4 mm compressed air lines. They are also available for other applications in line sizes from 25 to 2500 mm and air/gas temperatures up to 454°C.

The VMR Meter Run flow conditioner is a low-pressure loss solution for flow profile irregularities caused by elbows, valves, blowers, compressors and other disruptions often present in industrial piping systems. The VMR is suitable for Schedule 40 or 80 pipe from 51-305 mm. Construction materials are 316L stainless or carbon steel or Hastelloy C.

Featuring FCI’s Adaptive Sensor Technology (AST), the ST80 Flow Meter is designed with an innovative, patented hybrid sensor drive. This measuring technique combines, for the first time, both of the industry’s highly proven constant power (CP) and constant temperature (CT) thermal dispersion sensing technologies in the same instrument.

In addition to this new measurement drive technique, an exclusive flow sensor design was developed by FCI and optimized for compressed air applications to ensure high levels of measurement performance. This unique sensor design is immune to the pulsations and mechanical noise commonly found in compressed air systems. Coupled with the FCI’s ability to calibrate under actual flow, pressure and temperature conditions, accuracy and repeatability is unrivalled within the industry.

This outputs and user interface choices for this meter are extensive and interface with virtually any control system and/or set-up or configuration