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A convenient and cost-effective way of monitoring compressed air
consumption is now available in the form of the new Metris
compressed air flow monitors from ifm electronic.
Compact units which are designed for straightforward in-line
installation, Metris monitors have integral displays which give an
instant read-out of air flow rate, peak flow rate and accumulated
consumption. They may also be employed as an aid for entering
setpoints and other operating parameters.
In addition to the displays, the monitors also feature analogue
outputs to facilitate remote monitoring and pulse outputs, making
it easier for external equipment to record total consumption. To
provide an immediate indication if the flow rate exceeds a preset
value, switched outputs are provided.
Two versions of the monitors are available, one covering flow
rates from 4 to 1250 NI/min, the other covering flow rates from
12.5 to 3750 NI/min.
To ensure long-term
reliability, high accuracy,
and a fast response time,
Metris monitors use
sensing elements, which
operate on the calorimetric
principle and have no
moving parts. All
measurements are scaled
to standard units and variations in temperature and pressure are all
automatically catered for.
