Atec Micronics-PF220 - Manual (Page 4)

Portaflow 220 Technical Datasheet
4 Portaflow 220 Technical Datasheet
(Issue 1.0)
Application site specifications
When setting-up the PF220 using the QuickStart feature, specific data concerning the pipe construction and fluid conditions must
be entered into the instrument in order for it to determine the appropriate transducer selection and fitting details. Once these
parameters have been entered they can (optionally) be stored as a ‘named site’ in the Portaflow’s memory and recalled if the
equipment is used in the same site location in the future. This facility reduces the set-up time and is useful where the system is
used at several site locations on a regular basis. Details for up to 20 sites can be stored in this manner.
The parameters that are required to be entered in the QuickStart menu are shown in the tables below, which also illustrate the
range and limits of pipe and fluid conditions with which the system can be used.
If the application parameters at the intended site fall outside those shown above contact Micronics for advice.
Pipe material: Pipe lining materials:
Constructed of any sonic conducting medium such as – Permitted pipe linings include –
• Carbon Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Copper
• UPVC/PVDF
• Concrete • Galvanised Steel
• Mild Steel
• Glass
• Brass • Rubber
• Glass
• Concrete • Epoxy
• Steel
Pipe wall thickness: Pipe lining thickness:
The pipe thickness must be in the range of 1mm - 75mm The pipe lining thickness can be up to 10mm
Pipe diameter: Fluid types & conditions:
The maximum permissible pipe outside diameter depends
on the type of ultrasonic transducer in use –
• PF220A (type ‘A’ transducer) – usable with pipes in
the range 13mm to 115mm
• PF220B (type ‘B’ transducer) – usable with pipes in
the range 50mm to 1000mm
The Portaflow 220 will perform accurately with a wide range
of clean liquids or oils that have less than 3% by volume of
particulate content. Typical application include –
• river water
• potable water
• demineralised water • glycol/water mixture
• hydraulic oil
• diesel oil
Pipe wall temperature:
The maximum permissible pipe temperature is -20°C to +135°C