Flow vision FC 01- CA, User Manual

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Flow Meter | FC 01- CA
DESCRIPTION
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1 .1 .4 Measurements in compressed-air systems
The easy-to-fit modular insertion system allows the FC01-CA with insertion head CSP-.. to be insert-
ed in 6 different sensor adapters for diameters 1/2“, 3/4“, 1“, 1 1/4“, 1 1/2“ and 2“. This enables to
systematically monitor the entire compressed-air system for leakages by providing the appropriate
number of sensor adapters and only a few measuring systems. After elimination of the leakages the
measuring system can be used for consumption measurements on other measuring locations, e.g.
before main loads or in larger pipes of the compressed-air system. The measuring range covering
approx. 0 ... 50 Nm
3
/h to approx. 0 ... 480 Nm
3
/h allows the measurement of nearly all common flow
rates as a function of pipe diameter.
Measurements in larger pipe diameters are possible by using the push-in monitoring head
CSF-11AM1.
1 .1 .4 .1 Consumption measurements
The FC01-CA with CS_- monitoring head is suitable for compressed air and other gases. Its elec-
tronic control unit comprises two freely scalable linearised analogue outputs, i.e. one for tempera-
ture, the other for mass flow, standard flow or operating volume flow. A pulse output and totalizer
for consumption measurements are other added features. It also provides limit value monitoring of
flow and temperature, ensuring reliable operation of the load.
1 .1 .4 .2 Leakage measurements
When monitoring compressed-air flow at some selected points during a production-free
period, you will realise that even in carefully maintained compressed-air systems there is still
compressed air consumed. Reliably detecting even the smallest of such leakage losses can be
facilitated by means of the adjustable zero suppression of the FC01-CA. If the system is permanently
monitored for leakage flow, leakages caused by valves left open etc. and new leakage points can
easily be detected.
The FC01-CA also allows the detection of leakages on duty by comparing two equal loads with each
other. The difference measured can be directly assigned to the leakage flow.
Note:
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Please see the applicable drawing for mounting instructions and dimensions, if necessary.