IPF Rev0204
4
INTRODUCTION
Overview
The
INSIGHT Portable Flow Tester
is an instrument that will measure flow
rate directly without using charts or doing calculations. The tester is designed around
the
FRC
INSIGHT
digital flowmeter and a paddlewheel type flow sensor mounted
in a flow tube. The flow tester program allows for up to six different calibration schemes
to be set in memory. This enables the operator to press a button and use the same
portable tester with different size flow tubes.
The
Portable Flow Tester
consists of a Pelican case into which a panel is mounted
containing an
INSIGHT
digital flowmeter, a power switch, low battery indicator, and
cable connections. The Pelican case also contains a rechargeable battery and an AC
charger/power supply. A slot cutout in the front panel allows for the storage of cables.
The
INSIGHT
digital flowmeter has a 4-digit LED flow display with daylight
bright digits 0.56 inch high. The flowmeter electronics are self contained and program
features are accessed via push buttons on the front of the module. Flow rate information
is provided from the paddlewheel flow sensor mounted in a flow tube. This information
is processed and shown on the digital display as flow rate.
The
Portable Flow Tester
is can be powered by its internal rechargeable 12 volt
battery, a 120 VAC source, or an external 12 VDC source (with optional cable). The
battery charging unit is mounted inside the box. To charge the internal battery plug
the cable into the AC CHARGER input on the front panel and connect the other end to
a standard 120 VAC electrical outlet.
All controls, indicators, and input connections are located on the front panel.
Features
Field Programmable
Multiple Flow Rate Calibration Points
Uses Multiple Diameter Flow Tubes
High and Low Flow Warnings
Totalizing Flow Function
