The D490 is a Multi-Purpose Indicator from Fluidwell. It can display the actual process value, range and current loops. In addition to flow rate, level, temperature and pressure applications, the D490 can also work with other measuring units, such as %, mA, RPM and more. Therefore, the D490 is a versatile indicator that suits many applications.
Hazardous area information
The D490 is certified according ATEX, IECEx and CSA for use in Intrinsically Safe applications with an ambient temperature of -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F).
The ATEX markings are: Gas: II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Dust: II 1 D Ex ia IIIC T100°C Da
The IECEx markings are: Gas: Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Dust: Ex ia IIIC T100°C Da
The CSA c-us markings are: IS Class I/II/III, Division 1, Groups A to G.
Ex ia IIC / Class 1 Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4.
The D490 is a unique intrinsically safe product within the D-Series. The input circuit has a low voltage drop < 1V DC and is isolated from the backlight circuit. It is classified with the highest protection level Ga/Da (Zone 0) and won’t influence the intrinsically safe circuit to which it is connected.
The loop powered D490 accepts 4 - 20mA input signals from a wide range of process instruments, including flow (linear or square root), level, pressure and temperature transmitters. All these process parameters can be displayed in their own engineering units.
An outstanding advantage of this DIN panel mount indicator is its unique waterproof qualities. The robust IP66, IP67 and Type 4X enclosure withstands extreme weather conditions and powerful water jets! It will save time and cost. it is perfect for marine, cleaning and wash-down applications without worrying about water damage.
The configuration of the unit is done via a simple, logical and menu-driven structure (instead of complex hardware changes or actions). The alphanumerical descriptions enhance the easy understanding of the system and its settings, in contrast with regularly seen confusing abbreviations and complex codes.
The D490 is, like all Fluidwell products, designed according the ‘Know one, know them all’ – principle. Once familiar with a Fluidwell product, users can program ALL models in ALL series without the need for a manual.
The B-Series from Fluidwell are basic indicators which are extremely durable, reliable and easy to operate. The smart design of the rugged IP65 (Type4) GRP enclosure, ensures optimal mounting possibilities in various situations. They can be field mounted, wall mounted or connected directly on the flowmeter.
The B-Series is a product range of indicators with basic functionalities in non-compromised quality according to Fluidwell’s high-end standards. The indicators feature a competitive price level (especially in larger quantities) and offer several options for customization in among others color, logo placement and enclosure.
Operating
The series is extremely practical in use. The display, menu and navigation structure are designed according to the Fluidwell “know one, know them all” principle, which enhances easy and intuitive control of various Fluidwell totalizers, flow computers and other displays.
Advantages
Durable IP65 (Type4) field, wall or meter mount enclosure.
Compact design.
Intuitive “Know one, know them all!” configuration menu, saving time, cost and aggravation.
Cost-friendly price levels for larger quantities.
Branding possibilities by several enclosure customization options.
B-Series products
B-Basic: Flow rate Indicator / Totalizer
B-Smart: Flow rate Indicator / Totalizer with pulse and analog output
B-Alert: Flow rate Monitor / Totalizer with alarm / pulse outputs
B-In-Control: Batch Controller with control outputs
Fluidwell supports teams of engineers with expertise in the design and manufacturing of process instrumentation. Fluidwell adds value to OEM products by safeguarding a high degree of quality.
A new member to Fluidwell's E-Series family, the E115 explosion-proof bi-directional flow rate indicator/totaliser which detects the flow direction with quadrature signal inputs. Such applications can be found by loading and unloading of ships where one bi-directional flowmeter is used. Another application is the correction of back-flow due to shocks in a pipeline caused by piston pumps or valve behavior. It requires two pulse signals from the same flowmeter which are 90° or 270° degrees out of phase.
The E115 saves time, money and hassle; is designed to withstand the toughest conditions and is simple to use. Daily operations and plant operations for running work permit procedures are no longer interrupted and even (partial) plant shutdowns can be avoided as the covers do not need to be opened. Operating and setting the display functionalities is fast, safe and easy thanks to the through-glass keypad. This unequalled bi-directional flow rate indicator/totaliser delivers user-friendliness in the toughest conditions.
The robust stainless steel 316L E-Series housing is designed to guarantee safety. It takes the E115 bi-directional flow rate indicator / totalizer beyond the legislative requirements for hazardous areas. In the harshest conditions of punishing weather, desert and maritime climates and extreme temperature fluctuations, the durable E-Series consistently delivers accurate measurements. A solid die cast aluminum housing with the same ingress protection rating is available for cost-effective applications.
The E115 is extremely practical in use. The through-glass keypad enables you a safe and effortless operation of all functionalities without having to open the cover. The menu, display and navigation structure are designed according to the Fluidwell “know one, know them all” principle, which enhances easy and intuitive control of various Fluidwell totalizers, flow computers and other displays.
The F190 is a versatile General Purpose Indicator from Fluidwell, with continuous monitoring feature. Besides the focus on level, temperature and pressure applications (e.g. °C, °F, Bar, L, m3), the F190 can also work with other measuring units, like %, mA, RPM and more. Therefore, the F190 is a versatile system that suits many applications. Moreover, F190 allows the possibility to create your own custom unit with max. 8 characters.
The F190 accepts (0)4/20mA input signals from any type of analog measurement device. It offers the facility to set two low and two high alarm values. The F190 combines the functionality of the F090, F143, F153 and F170. Thanks to its ruggedness, the F190 withstands extreme weather conditions like rain, snow, sun, sandy deserts, salty atmospheres and temperatures between -40°C/-40°F and +80°C/+178°F without the need for expensive protective cabinets. All products from the F-series are robust by design: a truck can even stand on them.
The F190 has extensive mounting possibilities. Simply attach it to panels, to walls or on pipes. In fact, mounting, installing and programming the F-series is unparalleled easy and user-friendly. Your own commissioning crews can swiftly execute installation themselves, saving the cost, time and hassle of hiring external specialists.
The configuration of the F190 is done via a simple, logical and menu-driven structure, instead of complex hardware changes or actions. The alphanumerical descriptions enhance the understanding of the system and its settings, in contrary of regularly seen confusing abbreviations and difficult codes. F190 is, like all products in the F-Series designed according the ‘Know one, know them all’ – principle. Once familiar with an F-Series product, users can program ALL models in ALL series without the need for a manual. Fluidwell allows users to save on programming time and costs, during installation and with each setting modification.
The E126 explosion-proof flow computer for corrected gas and liquid volume measurement has been launched by Fluidwell. It measures the actual flow, temperature and pressure and converts it with an ideal gas formula to gas volume at reference conditions.
It saves time, money and hassle; is designed to withstand the toughest conditions and is simple to use. Daily operations and plant operations for running work permit procedures are no longer interrupted and even (partial) plant shutdowns can be avoided as the covers do not need to be opened to operate, set and modify the display functionalities thanks to the through-glass keypad. This unequalled flow computer delivers user-friendliness in the toughest conditions.
The robust stainless steel 316L E-Series housing is designed to guarantee safety. It takes the E126 flow computer beyond the legislative requirements for hazardous areas. In the harshest conditions of punishing weather, desert and maritime climates and extreme temperature fluctuations, the durable E-Series consistently delivers accurate measurements. A solid die cast aluminum housing with the same ingress protection rating is available for cost-effective applications.
The E126 is extremely practical in use. The through-glass keypad enables safe and effortless operation of all functionalities without having to open the cover. The menu, display and navigation structure are designed according to the Fluidwell “Know one, know them all” principle, which enhances easy and intuitive control of various Fluidwell totalizers, flow computers and other displays.
The F-series product range from Fluidwell offers you an extensive selection of Indicators, Controllers and Monitoring Systems for liquid and gas flow applications, as well as for Level, Pressure and Temperature Measurement in safe and hazardous areas. The F-Series are available with intrinsically safe approvals according ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSAC-US for gas and dust applications.
Robust enclosures
The most visible feature of the Fluidwell F-Series is the one of a kind enclosure. These robust enclosures are available in “Glass fiber Reinforced Polyamide” or durable “aluminum”.
The reinforced glass fiber enhances the strength and the elasticy of the polyamide tremendously, making this enclosure a sturdy, light-weight and budget friendly enclosure. Even more rugged is the durable aluminum enclosure with various entry threads. In fact, the F-Series is so rugged, even a truck can stand on it!
The 3 extremely rugged push buttons, won’t wear out on harsh treatment or environmental conditions. The F-Series withstands extreme weather conditions as rain, snow, sun, salty atmospheres or temperatures as low as -40°C or as high as 80°C, which is -40°F to 178°F.
Easy to install
The F-Series is suitable for any field mount application, it can be panel mounted, wall mounted, pipe mounted or mounted directly on your sensors or other equipment. In fact, mounting, installing and programming your F-series is so unparalleled easy and user-friendly, it can be done by your own crew. Saving yourself all the cost and troubles of arranging expensive specialists. Bright and clear display
Most F-Series have an advanced dual line display with a seven, 17mm/0.7” numeric main digits and an eleven, 8mm/0.3”, digit lower display which ensures simultaneous flow rate and total indication. The basic displays have 5 large 26mm/1.0″ high digits and a pie-graph. The F-Series shows all key information at a glance: process variables, displayed function, measurement units, trend indication arrows, clear alarm messages and status indicators. The bright backlight ensures good readings in all lighting conditions. An alarm condition is indicated by a “clear red flashing backlight” which can be seen from great distance, ensuring a quick follow up when necessary.
Easy to operate
The intuitive and user-friendly menu structure, saves significant time and cost in installation and programming. Use the “Prog-Enter” button and the “arrow”-buttons to enter the configuration menu and to change and store the settings. “Fluidwell users all around the world” appreciate the clearly indicated, alphanumerical descriptions. Those familiar with a Fluidwell product, can therefore also program and install all F-Series “without a manual” or “hiring technical experts”: “Know one, know them all!”
One indicator for any sensor
For flow measurement, the F-Series accepts most signals from almost any flowmeter. The various pulse input signals are easy configurable in the setup menu like Coil, Namur, PNP, reed-switch, NPN or active input signals. A “noise reducing low-pass filter” or “linearization of the flow curve” are available for more accurate flow measurement. For applications with analog 4 – 20mA inputs, like “differential pressure flow transmitters”, the analog input is adjustable from “linear” to “square root” calculation. This results in optimal compatibility with almost any flowmeter for volumetric and mass flow applications.
Analog 4 - 20mA inputs are available for level, pressure and temperature measurement. A PT100 Resistance thermometer input is also supported. Linearization of the input signal is available for level applications to compensate the tank shape. This optimal sensor compatibility turns the F-Series into a powerful instrument for every flow, pressure, temperature or level measurement application.
Versatile and multi-applicable
The outputs and options within the F-Series are impressive.
• Power options include: 110 to 230V, 8 to 24V DC, “analog ‘input or output’ Loop powered” for easy installation and “Long-life Lithium battery” for wire-free displays or off-grid locations.
• Output options include: “passive, active or isolated analog outputs”, “multiple digital outputs” or “isolated relay outputs”.
• The more advanced models, are optional available with Modbus or HART communication.
Even that doesn’t include all the features for specific targeted applications such as “Overrun Correction” for Batch Controllers, “Fuel Consumption Calculation” with Flow Computers or “Temperature and Pressure Compensation” for accurate flow measurements… and many more.
It goes without saying that process interruptions are undesirable and very costly. Therefore it is sensible to use reliable and quality parts in the production process, avoiding the “penny wise, pound foolish” trap with cheaper, but unreliable instruments. Recognising this need for reliable and durable displays, Fluidwell has pursued excellence in quality and reliability. To support this claim, the warranty period for displays has now been doubled to two years.
“No, we are not expecting added cost, or to get more repairs returned as a result of prolonging the warranty period”, says Eric Rath, General Manager of the Fluidwell Group in The Netherlands. “99.8% of the displays we ship out, are never seen back again, and of the 0.2% we get back, half are because of improper use. The decision to double the warranty period is a signal of goodwill and evidence of our trust in our products and to strengthen our reliability core value”.
The warranty period extension to two years is effective immediately and retroactive for displays purchased in the last two years.
More than ever “time is money”. Process interruptions are costly and must be reduced or eliminated when possible, especially in today’s fierce competitive and difficult market conditions throughout the world. Getting a production line operational one day or even a few hours earlier than scheduled generates increased customer satisfaction and profits. Recognising this need for faster deliveries, Fluidwell has now considerably reduced production lead times to fulfill orders in less than 10 working days (completely made to order).
Hurry! Hurry! “Our customers already welcomed our fast shipping performance of less than 3 weeks lead times. However, in recent times we noticed that the opportunity for rush orders as fast as 3 and 10 working days at a surcharge had increased. Surcharges were never a problem for most customers, considering the advantages of being operational faster”, says Eric Rath, General Manager of the Fluidwell Group.
“Therefore it was a logical move to adapt our production processes for an even faster standard delivery schedule. Everything is still made to order rather than from stock, a serious challenge when you have over 200,000 different combinations. Tailor-made products result in great advantages in cost and simplicity for installation and programming for our customers. Or, to put it simply, we eliminate the trade-off between speed, simplicity and functionality”.
Non-intrusive level measurement now also for conductive products
Adequate level measurement of conductive products inside a tank, like humid pet food, has been very difficult with highly sensitive materials, harsh environments (pressurized, abrasive, hot, corrosive) or complicated tanks. The resulting reliability issues have a negative effect on costs and downtime. To solve these problems, Fluidwell Instruments, a division of Fluidwell, launches an extension of its Triflex level detection sensors family: The LNI 250, a “Field Time Control” (FTC) based level detection sensor, which uniquely measures with great reliability from the outside of a non-metallic tank.
Summarizing
Measuring through small or complicated, non-metallic tanks for contamination sensitive or aggressive products, Insensitive to changing process conditions stimulating higher output, Easy access for faster maintenance without process interruption, Saving cost on additives, installation and maintenance, Insensitive to product accumulation on the walls.
Unit on dryer!
Discriminatingly unique
The distinguishing element of the Triflex LNI 250 is its ability to reliably measure conductive material in a non-metallic tank without having to be present inside that tank and therefore without product contact. The tanks even need not be transparent. Its discriminating benefits include no risks of contamination of the product, easy access for maintenance (without process interruption!), suitable for small/complicated tanks, easy plug-and-play installation, suitable for aggressive materials or environments and insensitive to changing process conditions inside a tank. The yield is remarkable: Lower costs, higher output in better quality and increase in reliable measurements.
Key applications
The Triflex LNI 250 is suitable in a wide range of applications, but especially for industries with conductive bulk products (solids and liquids) where product contact needs to be avoided (e.g. out of health reasons or with acids). Also where placement of a sensor inside a tank is not possible due to the construction of the tank (too small/complicated) or where the environment inside the tank is highly abrasive or subject to change, the Triflex offers the solution. As well as for any company that wants to profit from less hassle and cost involved with installation (one-button set-up) and maintenance (easy access)!
Field Time Control (FTC) Technology
The patented Triflex LNI 250 incorporates Field Time Control Technology (FTC). This technology generates an electric field between a transmitting electrode and multiple receiving electrodes. The cycle time of the FTC level sensor changes as soon as the solid particles are detected by this electric field. Advanced multiple receiver circuitry has been designed for reliably detecting various bulk products, (even with extremely low dielectric constants). The results are higher signals with less variation for increased reliability. This allows for minimizing cost, increasing revenues and providing clearer visibility of the process.
Single efficient solution Louis Ras, General Manager of Fluidwell Instruments commented: “With the help of FTC technology we developed a unique product that makes a difference. The Triflex LNI 250 has been validated by several large manufacturers, including VOBRA, a producer of pet food in The Netherlands: Their set-up of a counterflow dryer for dog food, without access points on the inside, did not offer the option of measuring technologies like TDR/radar solutions. The Triflex LNI 250 has proven to be their only solution for a continuous and efficient process, stimulating output, margins and product quality. The additional cost benefits with installation and maintenance increased their satisfaction even further.”
