Intake channel

Flow-rate measurement in open channels

Application

Heavily polluted wastewater is in many cases transported to the treatment plant via open channels. Measurement of the wastewater quantities entering the treatment plant is the basis for calculation of its operating costs.

Recommended Products

VEGAPULS WL 61

Continuous, non-contact flow measurement of wastewater in open channels

Non-contact measurement reduces maintenance requirements
Very high accuracy, because independent of temperature influences
Integrated flow curve makes flow-proportional output signal possible

Measuring range - Distance

15 m

Process temperature

-40 ... 80 °C

Process pressure

-1 ... 2 bar

VEGAMET 391

Signal conditioning and display instrument for flow measurement

Integrated flow curve for direct quantity indication
Data memory for measured values and status information
Simple setup and adjustment

Protection rating

IP 20/IP 65

Input

1 x 4 … 20 mA/HART sensor input

with transmitter power supply

Output

1 x 0/4 … 20 mA current output

up to 6 x operating relay

1 x fail safe relay

1 x Ethernet or 1 x RS232

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