Panametrics PT900 Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Overview

The Panametrics TransPort PT900 is a next-generation portable ultrasonic flowmeter system that combines the proven high performance of the PT878 with a completely redesigned flow transmitter, clamping fixture, and user interface. The PT900 features an Android tablet interface that streamlines operation while maintaining versatility for diverse liquid flow measurement applications.

Key Features

• Patented Correlation Transit-Time measurement technology
• Android tablet interface with intuitive, swipe-based operation
• Clamp-on, non-intrusive measurement — no pipeline breakage required
• Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery (18-20 hours continuous, >4 days power-saver mode)
• Bluetooth wireless communication between transmitter and tablet
• Modbus RS485 digital communication with 4-20 mA analog I/O
• Measurement of velocity, volume, mass, energy, and total flow
• Single or dual-channel operation
• Support for 13 languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Specifications

Flow Measurement Performance

• Accuracy: ±1% of reading (≥2 in./50 mm pipe), ±2% of reading (<2 in./15-50 mm pipe)
• Repeatability: ±0.2% of reading
• Flow Range: 0.1 to 40 ft/s (0.03 to 12.19 m/s) bidirectional
• Response Time: Up to 2 Hz

Flow Transmitter

• Enclosure Rating: IP65
• Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.3 x 1.5 in. (200 x 109 x 38 mm)
• Operating Temperature: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)

Tablet Interface

• Display: 7 or 8 in. Android LCD capacitive touchscreen, 800 x 1280 resolution
• Battery Life: >12 hours continuous use
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)

Applications

• Industrial pipeline flow measurement
• Field testing and process verification
• Measurement of clean liquids and fluids with entrained solids or gas bubbles
• Portable flow rate analysis in diverse industrial environments