CS Instruments VD 500 Flow Meter For FAD Measurement

CS Instruments VD 500 Flow Meter for FAD Measurement is a specialized flow sensor engineered to help facilities reduce energy costs and increase overall efficiency. Unlike standard sensors that require dry air, this robust device is suitable directly for measurement after the compressor. It provides the critical data needed to monitor the delivery rate of your compressor and create a comprehensive FAD (Free Air Delivery) analysis.

Description

Managing the efficiency of compressed air systems starts at the source. The CS Instruments VD 500 Flow Meter For FAD Measurement is uniquely designed to operate in conditions where other sensors fail. It is specifically built for wet compressed air applications, allowing for installation and measurement immediately downstream of the compressor.

By monitoring the air flow at this critical juncture, operators can accurately track the compressor’s delivery rate. This capability is essential for generating a Free Air Delivery (FAD) analysis, which verifies if the compressor is performing to its original specifications. The device is also engineered to handle the challenging environment of compressor rooms, including measurement at high temperatures, ensuring reliable data regardless of the operating conditions.

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

  • Measuring range: up to 224 m/s / 600 m/s
  • Measured medium: Air, non-aggressive gases
  • Accuracy:
    (m.v.: of meas. value) (f.s.: of
    full scale)
    ± 1.5% of m.v. ± 0.3% of f.s.(20…224 m/s)
    ± 1.5% of m.v. (> 224 m/s)
  • Measuring principle: Diff erential pressure
  • Measuring span: 1:10
  • Response time: t 99: < 1 sec.
  • Temperature of the medium: -30 °…+180 °C
  • Operating pressure: Max. 20 bar
  • Ambient temperature: -30 °…+70 °C
  • Screw-in thread: G 1/2″, ISO 228
  • Power supply: 18…36 VDC, 5 W
  • Signal outputs: As standard:
    RS 485 (Modbus-RTU), 4…20 mA, pulse
    Optional:
    Ethernet Interface (PoE), M-Bus

Features

  • Specialized flow sensor designed for wet compressed air applications.
  • Capable of measurement immediately downstream of the compressor.
  • Engineered for reliability during measurement at high temperatures.
  • Enables the creation of a FAD analysis to verify compressor performance.
  • Helps monitor the delivery rate of the compressor to optimize energy usage.

Applications

  • Compressor efficiency audits and performance validation.
  • Wet compressed air lines are located before refrigerant or adsorption dryers.
  • High-temperature discharge lines immediately following air compression.
  • Facilities seeking to reduce energy costs through precise FAD analysis.