Atec Micronics-PF330 - Manual (Page 4)

Portaflow 330 Technical Datasheet
4 Portaflow 330 Technical Datasheet
(Issue 2.1)
Application site specifications
When setting-up the PF330 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.
Transducers
The PF330 system is supplied with two sets of standard transducers described as ‘A-ST’ and ‘B-ST’ (ST = ‘Standard’). These
transducers are designed for use with pipe diameters ranging from 13mm to 2000mm carrying a fluid with a temperature in the
range -20°C to +135°C, which covers the majority of PF330 site applications.
Optional transducers for use with extended pipe diameters up to 5000mm can be obtained from Micronics Ltd and are directly
compatible with the PF330 system instrument.
A summary of the available transducer specifications is shown in the table below.
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 –
• Type ‘A’ transducer – usable with pipes in the range
13mm to 115mm
• Type ‘B’ transducer – usable with pipes in the range
50mm to 2000mm
• Type ‘D’ transducer – usable with pipes in the range
1500mm to 5000mm (optional equipment)
The Portaflow 330 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 depends on the type of ultrasonic transducer in use –
• Type ‘A-ST’ (Standard) transducer -20°C to +135°C
• Type ‘B-ST’ (Standard) transducer -20°C to +135°C
• Type ‘D’* transducer -20°C to +80°C
* Note that these transducers are not part of the standard Portaflow 330 kit but can be ordered as optional equipment.