Ultrasonic Flowmeter provides 0.5% of reading accuracy.
Press Release Summary:
Offering alternative to magnetic flowmeters, In-Line Innova-Sonic® features bi-directional flow range of 0.0-33 fps with both accuracy and repeatability of ±0.01 fps, and operating temperature of 32-140°F. Pico-Flight(TM) technology allows ultrasonic transit time-of-flight to be measured in picoseconds rather than nanoseconds. Programmed via IR handheld remote, unit includes 16-character x 2-line display and can measure virtually any clean liquid regardless of conductivity.
Original Press Release:
Sierra Instruments Introduces New Innova-Sonic In-Line Ultrasonic Flowmeter with Order-of-Magnitude Improvements in Transit-Time Measurement Technology
MONTEREY, CA - January 18, 2007 -- Sierra's Innova-Sonic® In-Line is a state-of-the-art Digital Correlation Transit-Time Ultrasonic flowmeter designed to give the end-user high performance at an affordable price. Sierra's advanced PicoFlight(TM) measurement technology is an order-of-magnitude improvement in transit-time measurement technology and enables far superior response to changes in flow (much greater resolution) and outstanding low flow detection.
Innova-Sonic® In-line is an order-of-magnitude improvement over other transit-time ultrasonic instruments in use today. The instrument features our patented ultra-precise PicoFlight(TM) measurement technology. An industry first, this advanced technology allows the ultrasonic transit time-of-flight to be measured in picoseconds 10-12 (one trillionth of a second) for superb resolution and extreme low flow detection rather than the typical nanoseconds 10-9 (one billionth of a second).
Innova-Sonic® In-Line is an ideal choice for any liquid flow application found in general industry. In addition, the instrument is designed primarily as a great alternative choice or replacement for magnetic flowmeter applications, with several clear advantages. The 0.5% of reading accuracy is as good as a typical magnetic flowmeter, but the ability to measure down to zero flow and the ability to measure virtually any clean liquid regardless of conductivity sets Innova-Sonic® In-Line apart.
With distinctive features such as high precision, high reliability, high capability and low cost, Innova-Sonic offers low power consumption, digital signal processing with advanced noise filtering capability and outstanding applicability. Our Innova-Sonic® In-line features both accuracy and repeatability of +/- 0.1 fps, a wide operating temperature range of 32F to +140F (0C to 60C) and a bi-directional flow range of 0.0 to 33 fps liquids (0-10 mps). The instrument is ideal for clean liquid applications and is tolerant of liquids with the small amount of air bubbles or suspended solids commonly found in most industrial flow applications.
Sierra's Innova-Sonic® In-Line is designed using SLSI technology (Super Large Scale Integration) allowing ten times the component population compared to the typical Integrated circuit. The unique patented in-line spool piece design features UPVC (Unplasticised PVC) for greater tensile strength and less thermal flexing than normal PVC flanges. The stainless steel jacket keeps the internal diameter of the flow body fixed during thermal expansions or contractions and contributes to the superb (0.5% of Reading) accuracy. The Innova-Sonic In-line is easy to program via Infrared (IR) hand held remote and includes an easily readable 16 character by 2 line backlit display.
Complete technical information is available online at www.sierrainstruments.com or free of charge from Sierra Instruments, Inc., 5 Harris Court, Building L, Monterey, CA 93940 PH (800) 866-0200, FX (831) 373-4402
ABOUT SIERRA
Sierra is one of the most trusted manufacturers of high performance flow meters and controllers today. By combining superior product quality with a talented global support network of flow experts in 47 countries, Sierra consistently delivers quality flow measurement solutions for each customer.
Our Thermal Mass, Transit-Time Ultrasonic, Vortex Shedding and Multivariable instruments are available in both standard and customized versions for applications in laboratory, industrial and hazardous environments. Sierra's flow measurement technologies precisely measure or control very low flows of gas down to less than 1 sccm full scale as well as extremely high flows of gas, liquid, and steam. With rugged product design, cutting-edge innovation, and a worldwide team of flow experts, experience why customers around the globe rely on Sierra.
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