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Ifm’s new vortex flow meters features customizable multi-colour display

New compact vortex flow meters with user-friendly TFT displayPhoto by ifm electronic gmbh

New compact vortex flow meters with user-friendly TFT display
Photo by ifm electronic gmbh

The new space-saving devices from ifm electronic inform the user quickly and clearly about the current volumetric flow. The multi-colour display can be rotated electronically and the red/green colour selection for process values can be set. Installation can be independent of orientation due to the rotatable G and R process connections which are optionally available. Moreover, the product innovation comes with an integrated temperature measurement.

Reliable measurement with the vortex operating principle

Behind a bluff body integrated in the measuring pipe, the flowing medium generates swirling vortices depending on its velocity. These vortices are detected by a piezoceramic sensor. If the cross-section is known, the number of the vortices allows determination of the flow rate. This flow rate measurement principle, known as vortex principle, is virtually independent of pressure and temperature fluctuations of the medium.

Application area and technology

The new SV type devices are best suited for use in cooling water circuits. They can be used for water with and without conductivity. The current flow and temperature are output as standardised current signal (4…20 mA), as frequency signal, switching output or via IO-Link as option. Thanks to the vortex principle with its simple constructive design the sensors can be made at low cost and feature intuitive menu-guided programming.

For more information, please visit http://www.ifm.com.