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Optiwave 6300 C radar level sensor
The Optiwave 6300 C radar level sensor accurately measures the level of powder, granulates, and bulk solids in silos, hoppers, and bulk storage containers, and on conveyor belts. Its versatile design makes it suitable for a variety of industries, such as minerals and mining, food, chemicals, pulp and paper, and power. Because the innovative drop shape of the plastic antenna generates a smaller beam angle (2 deg.) than conventional antennas, an antenna aiming kit to amplify the reflected signal is unnecessary. The unique drop shape also prevents crusting on the antenna, which makes the sensor ideal for dusty applications. Users can choose a 3-in.-dia. (DN 80) antenna made of polypropylene (PP) or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, or Teflon) or a 6-in. (DN150) PP antenna. Conventional stainless steel horn antennas up to 6 in. in diameter (DN 150), with a built-in horn purging feature, are also available. The Quick Set-up wizard and a comprehensive help function simplify startup. A large screen with a four-button keypad makes navigation easy, and the wizard displays information in nine languages, including Chinese, Japanese, and Russian. ATEX, FM, and CSA certifications are pending.

Optimass 1300 straight-tube Coriolis mass meter
The Optimass 1300 straight-tube Coriolis mass meter records mass flow, density, temperature and concentration of liquids and gases. It combines the straight-tube technology of the Optimass 7000 with the dual-tube configuration of the Optimass 1000, and features an optimized flow splitter to minimize pressure loss. It meets FM Class 1, Div. 1 requirements for use in hazardous conditions. It is made of stainless steel, and is not affected by installation constraints or external influences.

Optimass 7300 Coriolis mass flowmeter
This tantalum version of the Optimass 7300 Coriolis mass flowmeter handles highly aggressive and corrosive fluids found in the chemical industry. Because the wall thickness of typical Coriolis measuring tubes is significantly less than the process piping they connect to, the meter’s corrosion tolerance is significantly less than that of the associated piping. This tantalum flowmeter uses a single straight-tube design, which is less expensive to produce than earlier twin-bent-tube designs and contains the stress created in a straight tube due to thermal expansion. It is made of tantalum Ta10W, an alloy of 90% tantalum with 10% tungsten for additional tensile strength.

Optiswirl 4070 variable-area flowmeter
The Optiswirl 4070 variable-area flowmeter has two separate measurement valves and converters, giving it the high accuracy needed for pipeline applications that require simultaneous measurement of two different substances. This all-in-one flowmeter delivers precise measurements of standard volumetric and mass flow of conductive and non-conductive liquids, gases and vapors, even in applications that are prone to pressure and temperature fluctuations. Its non-wearing, fully welded stainless steel structure is highly resistant to corrosion, high pressures and high temperatures. Designed for optimum process reliability, the Optiswirl 4070 features an intelligent signal-processing system (ISP) that allows for stable flow readings while eliminating external perturbations. In addition to a sturdy vortex sensor structure, the flowmeter includes a built-in temperature transducer and an optional pressure sensor with available isolation valve within its plug-and-play design.

Optiswitch 3000
The Optiswitch 3000, for the level detection of bulk solids, and the 5000, for the level detection of liquids, are virtually unaffected by the chemical and physical properties of their respective application media, including density, conductivity, viscosity and dielectric constant. Key to the Optiswitch’s robust operation is a tuning fork that is energized piezoelectrically and vibrates at the mechanical resonance frequency. Because the piezo is fixed mechanically, it is not subject to temperature shock limitations. When the tuning fork is immersed in a liquid or solid, the vibrating frequency changes, is detected by the integrated oscillator, and is converted into a switching command. Both the 3000 and 5000 are available in standard- and extended-tube versions, and the 3000 is also offered in a cable version.

BATCHCONTROL electromagnetic flowmeter
Ideal for batching and dosing electrically conductive liquids and pastes in the pharmaceutical industry, the BATCHCONTROL electromagnetic flowmeter features an integrated control module and CAN open-based network communication. The 3A-certified unit and its pulse-output equivalent, BATCHFLUX, have a compact design that is ideal for tight space requirements. These flowmeters include a unique ceramic liner to meet the demands of CIP and SIP processes. In addition, the ceramic liner ensures dimensional stability across the entire operational temperature range. The electronics are completely enclosed to ensure integrity during wash down procedures.

OPTIMASS Single-tube Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
The OPTIMASS single-tube coriolis mass flowmeters are ideal for precise blending, dosing and batching applications. The flowmeters are ideal for a variety of applications in the chemical industry, including: batching to reactors, production balance of raw material feed, quality control, production control using concentration measurement, bulk loading from storage to rail road tankers, and tank farm management based on mass flow. Available in a variety of sizes, the OPTIMASS flowmeters are suitable for flow rates from 0.55 lb/min up to 15, 800 lb/min. The flowmeters also measure density, temperature and concentration. They incorporate secondary pressure containment with the option of a heating jacket, and include wetted parts in titanium, stainless steel and Hastelloy. Featuring a small footprint for easy installation, the flowmeters are approved for hazardous environment applications, and are manufactured in accordance with FM, ATEX, Cenelec and European Pressure Directives (EPD) standards.

OPTIFLUX Electromagnetic Flowmeters
The OPTIFLUX family consists of nine electromagnetic flowmeter models covering a wide range of applications in the water and wastewater, chemical, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical industries. All models feature unique 3 × 100% diagnostics: 100% application diagnostics, 100% accuracy diagnostics and 100% instrument diagnostics. Consequently, maintenance engineers not only have information on the state of the flowmeter and the quality of the measurement, they will also obtain notification of unnoticed application faults. The addition of the all-in-one IFC 300 converter allows users to adapt any of the OPTIFLUX models for virtually any application. The devices enable custody transfer, batching and conductivity measurement. The OPTIFLUX’s superior measuring performance leads to improvements in repeatability and accuracy to a level of 0.15% of measured value.

ALTOSONIC III
The first three-beam, custody-transfer ultrasonic flowmeter, the ALTOSONIC III is intended to replace turbines and positivedisplacement (PD) flowmeters in the fiscal measurement of light liquid hydrocarbons. For custody transfer, the meter offers 0.2% accuracy and is compliant with OIML R-117. With no moving parts, the ALTOSONIC III eliminates problems with clogging, scaling or blockage. And with no pressure loss, the need to upsize pumps (with the corresponding costs for procurement and electricity) is avoided. The flowmeter is bidirectional, while the three beams offer built-in redundancy in the unlikely event of a sensor failure. The ALTOSONIC III slots directly into the position taken by a turbine with a simple flow straightener.