CS Instruments VA 400 Flow Sensor For Compressed Air And Gases

The CS Instruments VA 400 Flow Sensor For Compressed Air And Gases is a robust mass flow sensor designed for versatility in industrial environments. Available in versions with or without an integrated display, it provides accurate readings of actual flow in m³/h as well as a cumulative counter in m³.

Description

The CS Instruments VA 400 Flow Sensor For Compressed Air And Gases distinguishes itself by its ability to be installed under pressure. It is mounted by means of a standard 1/2 inch ball valve, allowing for immediate deployment in active systems. To ensure operator safety during mounting and dismounting, the device features a safety ring that avoids an uncontrolled ejection of the probe which may be caused by the operating pressure.

To accommodate a wide variety of pipe dimensions, the VA 400 is available in multiple probe lengths including 120, 160, 220, 300, and 400 mm. The exact positioning of the sensor in the middle of the pipe is granted by means of the engraved depth scale, ensuring optimal measurement accuracy. The maximum mounting depth corresponds with the respective probe length.

Brand

CS Instruments

CS Instruments

CS Instruments GmbH & Co. KG with locations in 24955 Harrislee and 78052 Villingen-Schwenningen/ Tannheim, is managed by Dipl. Eng. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing as sole Managing Director.

CS Instruments GmbH was established in the year 2002 by Christian Schuldt and Wolfgang Blessing as equal shareholders/Managing Directors.

Wolfgang Blessing already was sound a specialist on the sector of compressed air technology resp. industrial measurement technology long before the establishment of CS Instruments GmbH in the year 2002. Prior to the foundation of CS Instruments GmbH Dipl. Ing. (FH) Wolfgang Blessing acted for more than 10 years as primarily responsible product manager for industrial measurement technology at a worldwide known manufacturer of measuring instruments for compressed air and gases in the Black Forest. The technical knowledge and experience matched with the long-term practical knowledge was the corner stone for the success of CS Instruments.

Specifications

  • Parameters: m³/h, l/min (1000 mbar,
    20°C) in case of compressed air resp. Nm³/h,
    Nl/min (1013 mbar,
    0°C) in case of gases
  • Adjustable via
    software:
    m³/h, m³/min, l/min, l/s,
    ft/min, cfm, m/s, kg/h,
    kg/min
  • Adjustable via
    keypad:
    diameter for volume
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    resettable
  • Meas. principle: calorimetric measurement
  • Sensor: 2 x silicium chip
  • Meas. medium: air, gases
  • Gas types
    adjustable via
    software:
    air, nitrogen, argon,
    nitrous oxide, CO2,
    oxygen
  • Meas. range: see table at page 54
  • Accuracy: ± 4 % m.v.
    ± 3 % m.v. via 5 point
    ISO precision calibration
  • Operating
    temp.:
    -30…110 °C probe tube
    -30…80 °C housing
  • Operating
    pressure:
    up to 50 bar
  • Analogue
    output:
    4…20 mA for m³/h resp.
    l/min
    on request:
    scaling for cfm,m³/min,
    l/min, l/s, ft/min, m/s
  • Pulse output: 1 pulse per m³, signal
    high 24 VDC, for 30 ms
  • PC connection: SDI interface
    Power supply: 24 VDC
    Burden: ȍ
  • Housing: polycarbonate
  • Probe tube: stainless steel, 1.4301
    mounting length 220
    mm, Ø 10 mm
  • Mounting
    thread:
    G 1/2“
  • Ø housing: 65 mm

Features

  • Integrated display for m³/h and m³.
  • Easy installation under pressure via standard 1/2 inch ball valve.
  • Safety ring prevents uncontrolled probe ejection.
  • Engraved depth scale for accurate installation.
  • Usable for pipe sizes from 1/2 inch to 12 inch (DN 300).
  • Inner diameter is adjustable via keypad.
  • Consumption counter resettable.

Applications

  • Compressed air consumption measurement in main lines and distribution networks.
  • Flow monitoring of gases in industrial processes.
  • Installation in existing pipelines without system shutdown.