Electricity + Control April 2018

FLOW MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION round up

Pocket-sized flow measuring technology

In industrial process measurement and automation, demand is steadily rising for simple, reliable and maintenance-free measuring instruments in a pocket-sized format. The new Picomag from En- dress+Hauser fulfils such requirements, making no compromises. Not only does it measure the flow of electrically conductive fluids, but also their process temperature. In addition, Picomag offers cus- tomers easy commissioning with Bluetooth using its SmartBlue App, as well as seam- less system integration thanks to IO-Link technology. This makes Picomag absolutely ready for Industry 4.0. Due to its compact design, Picomag can be installed flawlessly into any pipe up to 50 millimetres (2") in diameter, even in confined spaces. For this purpose, there are various process connection adapters available, such as NPT-thread, R-thread, internal thread, Tri-Clamp or Victaulic. Picomag is a cost- optimissed solution for applications where the focus is on high repeatability (±0,2% o.f.s.) and thus reliable measured values – e.g. for correctly measuring water flows (max. 750 l/min, 198 gal/min) or for minimising energy costs in utility applications. Picomag is suitable for process temper- atures between –10 to +70°C (14 to 158°F) as well as for process pressures up to 16 bar (232 psi). The robust Picomag housing made of stainless steel (IP65/67) is available in two designs. Left: DN 15 (½"), DN 20 (¾"), DN 25 (1"); Right: DN 50 (2"). Clear display with diagnostics field The large and user-friendly display allows an instant local process reading of flow, temperature and totaliser values. Errors occurring during operations, e.g. a partial pipe filling or an exceeded temper- Whether it is for quantity measurement or process monitoring of cooling, heating or process water:

ature limit, are displayed via diagnostic symbols in accordance with NAMUR recommendation NE 107. The screen rotates automatical- ly depending on the installation position (horizontal, vertical). This guarantees optimal readability at any time. And last but not least, configuration parameters can be called up and monitored by simply knocking on the device. Wireless configuration and commissioning via Bluetooth With Bluetooth connection, it is possible to carry out wireless con- figuration or data retrieval over a distance of 10 meters – even at installation sites which are difficult to access. The free-of-charge SmartBlue App from Endress+Hauser provides the user with quick and easy navigation through all device and diagnostic functions. The SmartBlue App is available for Android and iOS. Optimal system integration with IO-Link technology Another highlight of the Picomag is the digital data transmission to process control systems via IO-Link technology. This commu- nication standard has been established for 10 years and can be combined with all conventional fieldbus systems. Thus, it offers maximum flexibility of installation into existing system infrastruc- tures. The IO-Link master as an interface allows users to have com- prehensive data access through the control room. Other advan- tages of the IO-Link technology include the automatic transfer of parameters after a device replacement as well as low wiring effort as compared to conventional wiring. Ultimately the Picomag is ideally equipped to handle the future requirements of process automation. Enquiries: Frans van den Berg.Tel. +27 (0) 11) 262 8000 or email frans.vandenberg@za.endress.com

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18 Electricity + Control

APRIL 2018