C581 Single stream Flow & Energy Computer
The C581 flow and energy computer measures the actual flow, temperature and pressure and uses the IAPWS determinations or Water-Glycol tables to calculate the energy, mass and volumetric flow. The linearization enhances accuracy in any flow range. The large logging register contains all measured and calculated values. The robust IP66/67, Type4X aluminum field enclosure, withstands extreme weather and industrial conditions.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Displays calculated mass flow, volumetric flow and power at actual conditions.
- Calculates totalized values for volume, mass and energy.
- Determines density and enthalpy according to IAPWS.
- Main screen with custom selectable order of measured and calculated variables.
- Data logging of process parameters and calculated values.
- 11 linearization points per input, for all inputs.
- Ability to process various flow inputs: pulse, (stacked) differential pressure or other 4 – 20mA signals.
- Pt100 or Pt500 inputs with Callendar-van Dusen equation.
- Ambient temp.: -40°C to +55/+70 °C (-40°F to +131/+158°F).
- Bright backlight for good readability during day and night.
- Multiple languages supported: English, German, French, Dutch, others pending.
- Large graphical user interface with large digits.
Typical Applications
- For industrial environments, measuring coolants, water, superheated and saturated steam at heat exchangers, boilers, condensers and coolers.
- For single or stacked differential pressure based flowmeters or averaging systems.
- Extreme weather and industrial conditions like rain, snow, sandy deserts, salty atmospheres and temperatures between -40°C up to +70°C (-40°F up to 158°F).
Advantages
- Robust IP66/67, Type4X aluminium field enclosure, withstands extreme weather and industrial conditions.
- Large, versatile display with bright backlight, all info at a glance.
- Easy-to-operate with 6 rugged industrial silicone buttons.
- User-friendly operation and configuration via the keypad and display or with the free available configuration software.
- 2 temperature inputs for inlet and outlet measurement, e.g. at a heat exchanger.
| Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Signal Inputs – Flowmeter Inputs | One HF pulse input: NAMUR, Coil, PNP, NPN, Reed sensor or active input One to three analog inputs: 4 – 20 mA (active or passive); also suitable for 2 or 3 stacked dP sensors |
| Signal Inputs – Temperature Inputs | Two Pt100 or Pt500 inputs (2- or 3-wire) with Callendar–Van Dusen equation Two 4 – 20 mA inputs (active or passive) |
| Signal Inputs – Pressure Inputs | One analog input: 4 – 20 mA (active or passive) |
| Status Inputs | Two configurable inputs for external status signals (e.g. alarms) |
| Signal Outputs – Pulse Outputs | Function: Two configurable pulse outputs selectable from calculated values Maximum frequency: 2 kHz Type: Two passive transistor outputs |
| Signal Outputs – Alarm Outputs | Function: Configurable for errors or warnings; selectable from events, measured and calculated values Type: Two passive transistor outputs and two relay outputs |
| Signal Outputs – Analog Outputs | Function: Re-transmission of analog values selectable from calculated values Type: One or two configurable isolated 4 – 20 mA outputs (active or passive) |
| Power Supply | 16 – 27 V DC 100 – 230 V AC |
| Sensor Supply | Analog inputs: >20 V DC when active Pulse inputs: 5.4 / 8.2 / 12 / 22 V DC |
| Hazardous Area Classification | Non-sparking, Zone 2 (pending) |
| Communication | Function: Display data access, read/write configuration, data log extraction, firmware upload (USB only) Protocol: Modbus RTU Interfaces: USB, RS232, RS485 (2-wire) |
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