Air flow monitor
February 1st 2004 The Metris compressed air flow monitors from IFM Electronic, provide a convenient and cost-effective way of monitoring compressed air consumption. Compact units which are designed for straight forward in-line installation, Metris monitors have integral displays which give an instant on-the-spot readout of air flow rate. The displays may also be used to show peak flow rate or accumulated consumption, and they are also used as an aid for entering setpoints and other operating parameters. In addition to the built-in displays, the monitors also feature analogue outputs to facilitate remote monitoring, pulse outputs to make it easy for external equipment to record total consumption, and switched outputs which provide an immediate indication if the flow rate exceeds a preset, user-defined value.
IFMs Metris compressed air flow monitors are offered in two versions, one covering flow rates from 4 to 1250 Nl/min, the other covering flow rates from 12.5 to 3750 Nl/min. For both models, the operating point for the switching output can be set over virtually the whole of the operating range, allowing small changes in flow, which may, for example, be caused by leaks, to be readily detected. More articles from ifm electronic Limited: | 
