Industrial / Specific Purpose Computers
Gas Flow Computer performs compliant flow measurement.
Press Release Summary:
FloBoss 104 Compact Flow Computer performs API 21.1 compliant flow measurement when used with pulse-generating meters such as positive displacement meters, turbine meters, and ultrasonic meters. It generates 1000 pulses/revolutions for high-resolution management. Non-contact pulse sensing improves reliability. Built-in pressure transducers measure upstream pressure and downstream pressure.
Original Press Release:
Emerson Introduces Compact Flow Computer for Positive Displacement, Turbine, and Ultrasonic Metering
New FloBoss(TM) 104 Flow Manager offers superior performance over electronic flow correctors
MARSHALLTOWN, IA (SEPTEMBER 28, 2004) - Emerson Process Management's newest member of the FloBoss 100-series product family of compact flow computers, the FloBoss 104, performs API 21.1 compliant flow measurement when used with pulse-generating meters such as positive displacement (PD) meters, turbine meters, and ultrasonic meters. It offers superior performance over electronic flow correctors and is priced competitively with correctors outfitted for host communications.
The FloBoss 104 offers the natural gas transmission and distribution industries these outstanding benefits:
· API Chapter 21.1 and AGA7/8 compliant flow measurement for turbine, PD, and ultrasonic meters.
· Suitable for Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 installations
· Integrated dial-up or radio-based host communications options
· Windows-based configuration tools
· Pre-configured historical databases
· I/O expandability
· PID Control, FST and User C programming
· Local Operator Display option
· Security from unauthorized data retrieval or configuration changes.
Emerson's FloBoss 104 sensing technology achieves superior performance over conventional measurement technology.
· Generates 1,000 pulses / revolution for high-resolution measurement
· Non-contact pulse sensing for outstanding reliability
· Built-in pressure transducers measure upstream pressure and downstream pressure
· Bi-directional pulse detection and diagnostics provide ease of installation, setup, and maintenance
· No gear trains to load down the metering device and cause inaccuracies.
The FloBoss 104 has extremely low power consumption and can "live off" of its built-in rechargeable batteries for extended periods of time. A 2.5-watt solar panel keeps the unit up and running in virtually any climate. A 5-watt solar panel is all that's needed to keep the FloBoss 104 with built-in radio operational in most climates.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the oil and gas, chemical, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Flow Computer Division of Emerson (www.emersonprocess.com/flow) is a leader in the design, manufacture, and application of flow computing products. Technology and innovation in flow computing play a key role in Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management, and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb®, FloBoss(TM), Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, DeltaVTM, Ovation®, and AMSTM Suite.
About Emerson
St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2003 were $14 billion.
PlantWeb, FloBoss, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, DeltaV, Ovation, and AMS Suite are marks of Emerson Process Management. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT:
John Stitzer, Flow Computer Division, Emerson Process Management
(641) 754-2775, john.stitzer@emersonprocess.com
Peter Dossing, Emerson Process Management, (512) 832-3162, peter.dossing@emersonprocess.com
