Katronic KATflow 170 Clamp-on ATEX flow meter

Katronic KATflow 170 is a clamp on instrument for measuring liquid flow rate in hazardous environments.  This is a fully Ex compliant instrument, certified to ATEX Exd regulations for zone 1 and 2 environments.  The Katronic KATflow 170 is particularly suited to aggressive offshore applications, with enclosures in stainless steel or epoxy coated, copper free aluminium.  The instrument is also suitable for environmental conditions from -20…+60degC and has IP68 rated encapsulated measurement transducers manufactured from stainless steel.

As with all Katronic clamp-on flow meters, the KATflow 170 is equipped with an audible sensor positioning assistant.  The technology behind Katronic flow meters is time-of-flight.  This involves in sending and returning an ultrasonic pulse between both sensors.  In a zero flow line, the time to send and return is equal.  In the direction of flow, the time to send the pulse is quicker than to return against flow.  This send/return time difference is proportional to flow velocity allowing the flow meter  to determine velocity and calculate volumetric flow against line diameter. The audible positioning assistant ensures accurate and simple installation to ensure you have the absolute best accuracy of measurement possible

Katronic KATflow 170 Specifications:

• Suitable for pipe of 10mm up to 3m diameter
• Liquid flow measurement
• Measurement of 2x flows simultaneously
• Pt100 inputs available for energy monitoring (“heat metering”) applications
• Optional 4-20mA inputs for pressure, temperature and density compensation
• Various output protocols including 4-20mA (HART), pulse, RS-485, Modbus RTU, Profibus PA
• Internal datalogger with up to 100,000 measurement points
• Magnetic pen menu operation on display for use in hazardous environment
• Environmental conditions from -20…+60degC
• Sensor (pipe) temperature range -50…+115degC
• Exd enclosure in epoxy coated copper free aluminium or stainless steel

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Katronic KATflow 170 Common Applications:

• Petrochemical Plants
• Offshore Oil rigs
• Whisky distilleries

Fluidic have a distribution agreement with Katronic across the UK for supply of their clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters.  Our instrumentation engineers are product trained and are able to help with instrument selection within the full Katronic supply of ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeters.   Please call either office for more information (Glasgow 0141 641 5920,  Warrington 01925 572401).