For fully filled pipes
KATflow 100
Product categories
Water
Stationary Time of flight clamp-on flow meter
Water
Hydropower
Ultrasonic
Smart Infrastructure
Your benefits
- Pipe diameter range 10 mm to 3000 mm
- Temperature range -30 °C to + 80 °C (-22 °F to + 176 °F) for sensors
- 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
- Blind transmitters supplied pre-configured or with external programming tool
- Available with special “P” transducers for simple applications
- PT100 sensors or analogue temperature inputs for heat quantity measurement and temperature compensation
- KATdata+ software for data analysis
Downloads
Properties
- Low cost of ownership
- Innovative installation wizard for quick and intuitive programming
- Process outputs including RS485, 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 |
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 | app. 750 g |
| Power consumption | <5 W |
| Operating languages | English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Turkish, Romanian (others on request) |
Communication
| Type | RS232 (used for external programming and data transfer), USB cable (optional), RS485 or Modbus RTU (optional) |
| Transmitted data | Measured and totalised value, parameter set and configuration, logged data |
KATflow 100 with open enclosure
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 |
Transducers
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, Imax = 4 mA |
| Digital relay | 2 x Form A SPST (NO and NC), U = 48 V, Imax = 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 |
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 m |
K1L transducers
K1L transducers
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 m |
K4L transducers
K4L transducers
K4P transducers mounted using straps and clamps
K4P transducers
| Available lengths | 5...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) |
Mounting fixture, rail and magnets
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 m |
PT100 transducer
PT100 transducer fixed to pipe
PT100 with wired cable connection