AC Magmeter measures all conductive liquids.
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Featuring digital signal processing, FSM4000 electromagnetic flowmeter delivers ±0.5% of flow rate accuracy. With ac excitation, unit measures 100% of useful signal, leaving no measurement signal unprocessed. Diagnostic coil actively adjusts zero and eliminates line noise. Configuration parameters and calibration data are saved in external FRAM, which plugs into DSP converter. Model FSM4000 is suited for pulp and paper as well as metals and mining industries.
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ABB Launches New AC Magmeters in U.S.
Targeting flow applications in the pulp & paper and metals & mining industries
WARMINSTER, PA, June 2004 -- ABB Instrumentation has expanded its comprehensive line of flow measurement products with the launch of the new FSM4000 electromagnetic flowmeter into the U.S. market. This revolutionary magnetic flowmeter provides users with the versatility to measure the simplest to the most extreme flow applications in the pulp & paper and metals & mining industries. The new FSM4000 not only affords universal applicability for the measurement of all conductive liquids, but also provides unsurpassed performance with quick response and a noise free output.
Field-proven over two years in many overseas plants, this new measurement system has demonstrated a unique ability to sustain high performance and quick response in the face of today's tougher operating conditions.
In pulp and paper, for example, magmeters may have to deal with higher density pulp stock, closed piping systems with more noise from high-consistency pulp, and raw material of varying quality, as when producing recycled paper. Low and varying conductivities and pulsating flows also present measurement difficulties. For automatic control, in spite of such adverse conditions, a flow measurement signal that stays accurate and highly responsive is an absolute necessity.
Featuring an improved AC magnetic field excitation and digital signal processing, the FSM4000 magmeter delivers a ±0.5% of flow rate accuracy, which is unique for a system with this fast a response time. With its AC excitation, the FSM4000 measures 100% of the useful signal, leaving no measuremnt signal umprocessed and maximum signal volume is utilized. The FSM4000 also employs a diagnostic coil to actively adjust the zero and eliminate any line noise. This innovative signal gain provides more information for processing and it higher signal to noise ration was unacheiveable by existing systems.
The universal applicability of the FSM4000 offers one universal, high-performing system for all flow measuremnts of conductive liquids, allowing users to minimize spare parts while lowering the total cost ofownership.
The FSM4000 includes many advances in both its primary that installs in a process pipeline, and its entirely new digital converter. The new converter employs a simple, menu-driven configuration. A short and quick data entry process is used to load all user specific parameters required for instrument operation through an "East Set-up" process. Configuration parameters and calibration data area saved in an external FRAM that plugs directly into the DSP converter. If converter replacement is necessary, all configuration parameters and calibration data are automatically downloaded to the converter, saving valuable time.
The new FSM4000 electromagnetic flowmeter allows provides users with tangible returns on their capital investments while helping them to run their process more profitably. This revolutionary technology has set a new standard for flow measurement in the pulp & paper and metals & mining industries in applications with high solid content, pulsating flows or any noisy process.
Highlights of FSM400 Specifications
o Accuracy: < +/- 0.5% of flow rate.
o Conductivity Limits: As low as 20 µS/cm (optional 0.5 µS/cm)
o Sensors: Available with diameters from 1/25-inch to 40 inches; all stainless steel construction with liners of PFA, PTFE, or hard rubber.
o Variety of pipe connections, including flanged, wafer design, and for sanitary applications, Tri-Clamp.
o Fluid Temperature Limits: - 40 F to 266 F; high temperature design, up to 356 F.
o Converter: Affords simple, menu-driven configuration routines. Can simulate flow rates to test its outputs -- a feature also useful in commissioning a flow loop.
o Can use such protocols as HART, serial communications, and common fieldbus types, on request.
o Power Supply: 115/239 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 24 V AC/DC
FSM4000 Operating Advantages
o Affords simple and fast start-up; i.e., works "right out of the box."
o Has latest in self-diagnostics to lower operating and maintenance costs
o Is backwards compatible with existing ABB magmeter sensors to minimize parts stocking.
o Offers one universal, high-performance system for use on all magmeter applications in a plant and all of a company's plants. Thus, can reduce parts stocking, maintenance, and operator training.
ABB Instrumentation is part of the Automation Technologies division, which serves the automotive, building, chemicals, consumer, electronics, life sciences, manufacturing, marine, metals, minerals, paper, petroleum, transportation, turbocharging and utility industries. Key technologies include control, drives, enterprise software, instrumentation, low-voltage products, motors, robots and turbochargers. These offerings are supported by field maintenance and asset management services, and are sold both directly and through channel partners. ABB (www.abb.com) is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 113,000 people.
