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KATflow 100

Grossdurchflussmessung Wasserversorgung KA Tflow100

Product categories

Water

Stationary Clamp-On ultrasonic flow meter

Water

Hydropower

Ultrasonic

Smart Infrastructure

Your benefits

  • Pipe diameter range 10 mm to 3000 mm
  • Temperature range for sensors -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 °F to +176 °F)
  • Sturdy unit with LCD display and five-key keypad
  • Robust IP 66 aluminium enclosure
  • Weight 750 g
  • Wall or pipe mounted

Applications

  • Water and wastewater measurements
  • Replacement of electromagnetic flow meters
  • Monitoring and controlling of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Cost-effective solution for large scale projects
  • Automated process control
  • Shipping applications

Options

  • Optional blind transmitters supplied pre-configured or with external programming tool
  • Available with special “P” transducers for simple applications
  • Optional PT100 sensors or analogue temperature inputs for heat quantity measurement and temperature compensation
Grossdurchflussmessung Wasserversorgung KA Tflow100

Properties

  • Low cost of ownership
  • Innovative installation wizard for quick and intuitive programming
  • Process outputs including RS 485, Modbus RTU and HART compatible output
  • PT100 inputs for heat quantity (thermal energy) measurement
  • Bi-directional measurement with totaliser function
  • Configuration can be changed to suit customer requirements

Product information

Small. Simple. Sturdy.

The KATflow 100 is a compact Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter with a robust and practical design for permanent installation and flow measurement on single pipes. The instrument offers a cost-effective option owing to its simplified specification and the availability of a range of transducer types. The varied functionality and simple operation of the KATflow 100 make it the perfect product for large projects and customer specific solutions.

Transmitter
Performance

Measurement principle Ultrasonic transit-time difference
Flow velocity range 0.01 ... 25 m/s
Resolution 0.25 mm/s
Repeatability 0.15 % of measured value, ±0.015 m/s
Accuracy Volume flow: ±1 ... 3 % of measured value depending on application ±0.5 % of measured value with process calibration Flow velocity (mean): ±0.5 % of measured value
Turn down ratio 1/100 (equivalent to 0.25 ... 25 m/s)
Measurement rate 100 Hz
Response time 1 s (standard), 90 ms (optional)
Damping of displayed value 0 ... 99 s (selectable by user)
Gaseous and solid content of liquid media <10 % of volume
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KATflow 100 (dimensions in mm)

General

Enclosure type Wall mounted, optional pipe stands and brackets available
Degree of protection IP 66 according to EN 60529
Operating temperature -10 ... +60 °C (+14 ... +140 °F)
Housing material Die-cast aluminium
Measurement channels 1
Power supply 100 ... 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 9 ... 36 V DC
Display LCD graphic display, 128 x 64 dots, backlit
Dimensions 120 (h) x 160 (w) x 81 (d) mm (without cable glands)
Weight Approx. 750 g
Power consumption <5 W
Operating languages English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Turkish, Romanian (others on request)
Communication

Type RS 232 (used for external programming and data transfer), USB cable (optional), RS 485 or Modbus RTU (optional)
Transmitted data Measured and totalised value, parameter set and configuration, logged data
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KATflow 100 with open enclosure

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KATflow 100 in operation

Software KATdata+

Functionality Download of measured values/parameter sets, graphical presentation, list format, export to third party software, online transfer of measured data
Operating systems Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, NT, 2000, Linux
Quantity and units of measurement

Volumetric flow rate m3/h, m3/min, m3 /s, l/h, l/min, l/s USgal/h(US gallons per hour), USgal/min, USgal/s bbl/d (barrels per day), bbl/h, bbl/min
Flow velocity m/s, ft/s, inch/s
Mass flow rate g/s, t/h, kg/h, kg/min
Volume m3, l, gal (US gallons), bbl
Mass g, kg, t
Heat flow W, kW, MW (with heat quantity measurement option)
Heat quantity J, kJ, kW/h (with heat quantity measurement option)
Temperature °C (with heat quantity measurement option)
Process inputs (galvanically isolated)

Temperature PT100 (Clamp-On sensors), three- or four-wire circuit, measurement range: -30 ... +250 °C (-22 ... +482 °F), resolution: 0.1 K, accuracy: ±0.2 K
Current 0/4 ... 20 mA active or 0/4 ... 20 mA passive, U = 30 V, Ri = 50 Ω, accuracy: 0.1 % of measured value
Process outputs (galvanically isolated)

Current 0/4 ... 20 mA active/passive (RLoad <500 Ω), 16 bit resolution, U = 30 V, accuracy: 0.1 %
Digital open-collector Value: 0.01 ... 1000/unit, width: 1 ... 990 ms, U = 24 V, I max = 4 mA
Digital relay 2 x Form A SPST (NO and NC), U = 48 V, I max = 250 mA
Voltage 0 ... 10 V, RLoad = 1000 Ω
Frequency 2 Hz ... 10 kHz, 24 V/4 mA
HART compatible 0/4 ... 20 mA, 24 V DC, RGND = 220 Ω
Transducers
K1P, K1L

Pipe diameter range 50 ... 500 mm for type K1P 50 ... 3000 mm for type K1L
Dimensions of sensor heads Type K1P: 40 (h) x 30 (w) x 30 (d) mm Type K1L: 60 (h) x 30 (w) x 35 (d) mm
Material of sensor heads Type K1P: Plastic Type K1PL: Stainless steel
Material of cable conduits Typ K1P/L: PVC
Temperature range Type K1P: -20 ... +50 °C (-4 ... +122 °F) Type K1L: -30 ... +80 °C (-22 ... +176 °F)
Degree of protection IP 66 according to EN 60529 (I P 67 and IP 68 on request)
Standard cable lengths Type K1P/L: 5.0 m
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K1L transducers

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K1L transducers

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K1P transducers

K4P, K4L

Pipe diameter range 50 ... 100 mm for type K4P 10 ... 250 mm for type K4L
Dimensions of sensor heads Type K4P: 30 (h) x 30 (w) x 30 (d) mm Type K4L: 42 (h) x 18 (w) x 22 (d) mm
Material of sensor heads Type K4P: Plastic Type K4L: Stainless steel
Material of cable conduits Type K4P/L: PVC
Temperature range Type K4P: -20 ... +50 °C (-4 ... +122 °F) Type K4L: -30 ... +80 °C (-22 ... +176 °F)
Degree of protection IP 66 according to EN 60529 (I P 67 and IP 68 on request)
Standard cable lengths Type K4P/L: 5.0 m
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K4L transducers

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K4L transducers

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K4P transducers mounted using straps and clamps

K4P transducers

Available lengths 5,0 ... 100 m
Cable type Coaxial
Material of cable jacket TPE
Operating temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F)
Minimum bend radius 67 mm
Cable connection

Connection types Junction box
Termination into transmitter Direct cable connection (terminal block)
Transducer mounting accessories
General

Diameter range and mounting types Clamping set (metal strap with screw), stainless steel: DN 10 ... 40 Metallic straps and clamps: DN 25 ... 100 Metallic straps and clamps: DN 100 ... 3000 Metallic mounting rail and straps (available on request): DN 50 ... 250 or DN 50 ... 3000
Mounting fixture for flexible hoses Custom made mounting bracket, stainless steel (available on request)
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Mounting fixture, rail and magnets

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Example of mounting fixture for flexible hoses

PT100 Clamp-On sensors
General

Type PT100 (Clamp-On sensors)
Measurement range -30 ... +250 °C (-22 ... +482 °F)
Circuits 4-wire
Accuracy T ±(0.15 °C + 2 x 10 -3 x T [°C]), class A
Accuracy ∆T ≤ 0.1 K (3 K <∆T <6 K) corresponding to EN 1434-1
Response time 50 s
Dimensions of sensor heads 20 (H) x 15 (B) x 15 (T) mm
Material of sensor heads Aluminium
Material of cable jacket PTFE
Cable length 3.0 m
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PT100 transducer

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PT100 transducer fixed to pipe

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PT100 with wired cable connection

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Last updated: 30.12.2024
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