flowplus16 Compact Inline Fluid Sensor

VIS 21089

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About flowplus16 Compact Inline Fluid Sensor

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The ViscoTec flowplus16 compact inline fluid sensor delivers optimum process assurance for fluid dispensing or dosing applications. It finds application in critical processes where the highest levels of quality control are mandated, or where simple, reliable fluid pressure sensing is required.

flowplus compact inline fluid sensor

By measuring the pressure of the liquid being dispensed or dosed, the flowplus16 provides precise monitoring of flows up to 100ml/min, enabling you to achieve consistent results by detecting issues such as inconsistent material feed, clogging needles or nozzles, unsuitable needle-to-substrate distance or the presence of air bubbles in the fluid.

For laboratory or analytic work, the flowplus16 will deliver pressure and flow information, and can analyse static and dynamic application flow mechanics using the output and appropriate software.

flowscreen

The ViscoTec flowscreen evaluation unit is designed and produced for the monitoring of dosing processes. Up to two pressure sensors can be attached. The pressure values determined from the measurement signals are shown on a graphic display.

flowscreen

The flowscreen, when used in conjunction with the flowplus16, puts signals from the flowplus16 into visual lines on the screen. Unstable or pulsating flow rates, e.g. pressure variations can be individually selected and evaluated to optimise your process. The intuitive user guidance of the software and the user-friendly touchscreen guarantee optimal process control for a lot of applications at any time.

Features & Benefits

  • Helps achieve optimum dispensing/dosing process control
  • Precise flow pressure measurement
  • Simple to connect and integrate
  • Industry-standard output signal
  • Can be used with all fluids
  • FDA-certified interior surface
  • Compatible with all media via an FDA-certified FFKM perfluoroelastomer interior surface
  • No dead space in the sensor
  • Connects with any commercial PLC or intelligent evaluation system via M8 connector
  • Standard 0-10V output signal
  • Built-in signal amplifier eliminates need for external transducers or boosters
  • Standard luer lock fitting at both ends
  • Easy to install and integrate into existing dispensing or dosing systems
  • Maintenance-free, easy to clean
  • Can be used in static or moving applications

Applications

Measurable, consistent liquid flow enabled by the use of flowplus16 and flowscreen helps users to guarantee reliability, safety and standards compliance in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Life Sciencesflowplus compact inline sensor section
  • Laboratory
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Research & Development
  • Electronics & Microelectronics
  • Photonics
  • Process Engineering
  • Industrial
  • Education & Academia

Specifications

Technical specifications of the flowplus16
Flow rate up to 100ml/min *
Measurement parameters 0 to 16 bar/overload 25 bar
Input voltage 12-30VDC
Material Housing – coated aluminium. Interior flow channel – FFKM. Molding – TPU.
Signal 0.1 to 10V
Electrical connection Push-pull connector/M8 sensor plug
Mechanical connection Luer lock DIN EN 1707
Operating temperature limits 15°C to 45°C

* Depends on the viscosity and primacy pressure of the medium

Technical specifications of the flowscreen
Power supply Mains adapter – 230 VAC / 50 Hz
Analysis system – 24V DC
Display / resolution 4.3“ TFT with resistant touchscreen 480 x 272 pixels / 100ms (10Hz)
Dimensions L x W x D (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 4.5
Input / output signals Input: 2x analogue signal 0-10V
Output:1x ready, galvanically isolated
Interfaces RS 232
USB (A port)
LAN
Measurement programmes Graphic display of the measurement values
Measurement over a certain time period Measurement without analysis
Measurement with analysis over max. 2 measurement windows and 1x envelope curve (freely configurable)
Constant measurement Measurement without analysis
Measurement with analysis over max. 1 measurement window (freely configurable)

Other Information

Our Technical Articles and White Papers page has white papers to download about this technology:

See the preeflow flowplus16 as part of a real application in this dispensing and robotics Case Study:
Automated dispensing helps security manufacturer increase throughput and quality

Automated dispensing helps security manufacturer increase throughput and quality

GJD Manufacturing switched to an automated method of dispensing silicone for sealing a plastic lens to aluminium housing. By doing this, they improved the throughput and quality of their white-light and infra-red LED illuminators for the security industry.

 

All Downloads

Filename Size Download
flowplus16 Product Data Sheet 0.19MB
flowscreen Product Data Sheet 0.25MB
A New Fluid Pressure Sensor for Process Control and Validation in Critical Dispensing and Dosing Applications 0.32MB
The flowplus16 Pressure Sensor 0.28MB

Ordering Information

Part number Description
VIS 21089 flowplus16 Fluid Sensor
VIS 21146 flowscreen Control Panel Unit

 

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  • Last updated: November 2022
  • Version: 4.6

Statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable but they are not to be construed in any manner as warrantees expressed or implied. The user shall determine the suitability of the product for his intended use and the user assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

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