Siemens takes clamp-on flow measurement on the road with new, groundbreaking portable flow system

May 2022, MARIETTA, GA ~

Siemens Measurement Intelligence is pleased to announce the further expansion of their clamp-on ultrasonic flow product line with a groundbreaking portable clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement system. The SITRANS FS290 is a battery or AC-powered, weatherproof, non-intrusive flow meter system used for monitoring or measuring liquid flow in pipes. This is easily accomplished using transducers that are mounted externally on a pipe and do not disturb the integrity of the pipe itself. The FS290 flow system contains a battery and charger, an ultrasonic transmitter, clamp-on transducers, and cables and mounts for the pipe.

Installing the transducers and programming the transmitter can be completed in minutes, with no upstream or downstream process or flow interruptions. The transmitter features a menu-driven display that walks the user though installation and setup, including wizards that deploy automatically as needed to offer guidance and additional data.

The portable FS290 system can operate on its own internal rechargeable and changeable battery or be plugged into a 100 to 240 Vac mains power supply. The battery can power the system for up to 24 hours on a single charge, then be hot swapped with a recharged battery. No powering down of the unit is required during battery exchange, eliminating any risk of measurement or data logging loss. Exhausted batteries can be fully recharged in as little as 4.5 hours.

The digital transmitter also compensates for flow anomalies caused by installation in less-than-optimal locations such as when placed an insufficient distance from a 90° elbow, dual 90° bend, reducer, or expander – that would result in flow profile challenges for other clamp-on flow meters. The FS290 comes equipped with the Siemens patented pipeline anomaly tool, which improves the system’s measuring accuracy by allowing it to compensate for the everyday challenges of real-world installations.


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