MONITORING & METERING Measurement in the field with


Ethernet-APL connectivity For the first time, ABB has integrated Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) connectivity into its FSS400 Swirl and FSV400 Vortex flowmeters, which are widely used in chemical, oil & gas, and hydrogen plants.


Ethernet is commonly


used in industrial applications, but its adoption has been limited in process industries due to concerns over safety, cost, and cable length restrictions. Ethernet-APL addresses these challenges, by offering data rates up to 10Mbps, shielded two-wire connection for power and data, cable lengths up to 1,000m, and full intrinsic safety for hazardous environments. ABB’s new flowmeters


allow for simplified connectivity and


Flow meter for process and building applications


The UFM-300 is a fixed clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter from SONIC-DRIVER designed as a ‘best-value solution’ that can be easily configured and interrogated using a laptop or smartphone. The company says its


high-speed collection of process and diagnostic data. They can be easily configured over Ethernet- APL using standard web browsers and industrial protocols like PROFINET and TCP/IP, without the need for specialised tools or software. The Swirl and Vortex


flowmeters can measure volumetric, mass, and energy flow, as well as


process temperature. Additionally, Ethernet-APL integration with ABB’s Ability SmartMaster asset performance management platform offers benefits for gathering and analysing data from numerous devices, enabling fast troubleshooting, remote diagnostics, and non-invasive process


analytics. ■ www.abb.com


flowmeter offers similar functionality and accuracy to more expensive flowmeters, but at a fraction of the price. It provides continuous monitoring of process and building services installations, allowing users to understand where water or other process liquids are flowing, which is the first step towards improved control, efficiency and cost control. The product is available with pipe, wall/panel, or guide-rail mounting options, providing flexibility for various installation


requirements. The intuitive smartphone app is simple to operate, with a library of data including types of pipe material and the speed of sound for water and other liquids, which it uses with its latest Ultrasonic Transit Time algorithms and Clamp-on flow sensors to calculate flow rate and totalised flow through the pipe. The app will lead users through the process, asking


for the pipe material, size and liquid.


The UFM-300 also includes a ‘Signal Positioning Oscilloscope’ that provides visual feedback to help optimise the sensor position on the pipe. This allows for a straightforward installation without the need for system drain-down, pipe cutting, or


disruption to the facility. ■ www.sonic-driver.com


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