Coltraco Portasonic Plus® Handheld Ultrasonic Flow Meter With Datalogging Functionality

The Coltraco Portasonic Plus can non-invasively measure flow rates of most clean liquids in pipes without the troublesome contamination and mechanical challenges of penetrating the pipe wall.  It reliably measures flow velocities between 0.01 m/s – 25m/s for liquids with gas/solid content less than 10% of volume.  The equipment comes with movable clamp-on transducers for rapid-setup measurements. The unit uses two sensors, one acting as ultrasonic transmitter and the other as a receiver. The Portasonic software captures the time it takes for the ultrasonic pulse to pass from the transmitter to the receiver. This transit time is dependent on the flow rate.  Using external clamp-on sensors means that the Portasonic Plus can be non-invasively applied to almost any pipe as a continuous monitoring solution, but it can be easily transferred to a different location if monitoring requirements change. This gives Portasonic® PLUS dual functionality as both a permanent and portable monitoring solution, depending on needs.

Precision Flow Rate Measurement

Portasonic® PLUS provides measurements to within ±0.5% of the true flow rate. This precision is enhanced by several features:

• Customisable, pre-programmed database – With 19+ fluid types and 23+ pipe materials.
• Integrated ultrasonic thickness gauge – To monitor pipe wall thickness and ensure it meets operational safety requirements.
• Built-in signal oscilloscope – To provide sensor diagnostics and verify measurement process.
• 3 measurement methods – To allow for the most appropriate application on different pipe size. See brochure for details.
• Two sensor options – To fit different pipe diameters, with waterproofed variants also available.

System Integration with Datalogging and Export

Portasonic® PLUS includes a 4MB internal storage which allows measurements to be recorded and saved to the device. This can either be exported later via micro USB, or can be directly logged via Micro USB onto a PC in real-time.

Datalogging provides a verifiable record of system functionality and safety, and by recording the flow rate with a frequency of 1Hz as standard, allows for consistent recording and analysis of the flow rate.

The clamp-on Portasonic® PLUS sensors mean it can be non-invasively applied to almost any pipe as a continuous monitoring solution, but be easily transferred to a different location if monitoring requirements change. This gives Portasonic® PLUS dual functionality as both a permanent and portable monitoring solution, dependent on your needs.

Talk to our sales team to find out how Portasonic® PLUS can make your operation safer and more efficient.

3 Flow Rate Metrics 

Portasonic® PLUS can portray flow rate in one of three ways to optimise data utility:

• Volumetric Flow Rate: In litres per minute or gallons per minute, the volume of liquid transferred within a pipe. The standard measurement for most industrial applications.
• Mass Flow Rate: In kilograms per minute or lbs per minute, the mass of liquid transferred within a pipe, calculated by the device using density and flow rate. Commonly used in loading or unloading processes, eg. fuel transfers.
• Heat/Energy Flow Rate: In kilowatts per hour or British Thermal Units (BTU) per second, the amount of thermal energy transferred by a pipe’s contents. Commonly used for measurement in heating or coolant pipes.