Simplified liquid analysis.

Speeds water quality measurement installation with configurable, pre-engineered designs.

The Rosemount™ 105P Standard Liquid Panel Systems, configurable liquid analysis panel systems designed to reduce project complexity for water quality measurement applications. The pre-engineered panel systems combine Rosemount transmitters, sensors, cables, flow cells and flow control components into a repeatable architecture, simplifying integration and supporting a more streamlined path from specification to start-up with less on-site assembly and labour.

Liquid analysis panel projects are often handled as one-off engineered systems or assembled from loose components, creating added ordering steps, site work and installation variability. The Rosemount 105P panel systems standardise common water quality measurement needs in a configurable system that supports a range of analytical measurements, including pH, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), dissolved oxygen and chlorine.

By combining Rosemount transmitters, sensors, cables, flow cells and flow control components into one ready-to-install system, the Rosemount 105P helps reduce the cost, time and effort required to specify, order, assemble and commission liquid analysis panels. Its configurable, pre-engineered design enables organisations to standardise deployments and replicate proven panel configurations across sites. Compared with assembling similar systems in the field, the Rosemount 105P can reduce engineering and assembly time by up to 90%, helping teams accelerate project execution while reducing complexity and installation variability.*

“Customers need liquid analysis systems that are easier to configure, order and put into service,” said Peyton Munoz, global product manager for liquid analysis at Emerson. “The Rosemount 105P panel systems give customers a standardised option between loose components and fully custom-engineered panels, helping them standardise common water quality applications while maintaining flexibility for their measurement needs.”

Factory assembly, testing and documentation help create a consistent sample environment that supports reliable measurement performance and reduces variability often associated with field-built systems. By minimising field fabrication, troubleshooting and maintenance complexity, the Rosemount 105P helps organisations significantly lower lifecycle costs while maintaining the water quality insights needed for process performance, compliance and operational efficiency.

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* Based on Emerson internal estimates comparing engineering and assembly of repeat Rosemount 105P panel deployments with comparable field-built liquid analysis panel systems. Actual results may vary depending on application, configuration and site conditions.

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Mass flowmeter for gases and liquids.

A new Coriolis mass flowmeter, the OPTIMASS 5400, has been introduced by Krohne. It is designed for standard process applications with gases and liquids. The new device provides customers with an optimised balance of performance, reliability and cost efficiency. Suitable for a broad range of industries, including chemical processing, oil and gas, marine, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals, the instrument addresses a wide variety of flow measurement tasks.

Typical applications include chemical and hydrocarbon flow control, utility measurement and fuel consumption monitoring. Thanks to its compact design, the flowmeter is also particularly well suited for mobile and skid-mounted systems, trucks, rail tankers and portable process installations.

Developed in response to growing demand for competitively priced instrumentation, the OPTIMASS 5400 bridges the gap between entry-level and premium Coriolis meters. In addition to direct measurement of mass flow, density and temperature, it provides valuable information on volume flow, concentration and flow velocity.

The twin semi-bent tube flowmeter delivers high measurement performance across a wide operating range. It handles process temperatures up to +180°C and pressures up to 100 barg, while the sensor housing provides a typical burst case pressure resistance of up to 200 barg, offering an additional layer of protection and enhanced plant safety. The instrument also delivers excellent mass flow and density measurement accuracy, with an optional mass flow accuracy of ±0.1% for flow rates above 10% of nominal flow.

The OPTIMASS 5400 is based on an innovative, modular production and supply system. This enables optimised processes throughout all production stages, significantly reducing the delivery time of the measuring device. KROHNE aims to consistently achieve a delivery time of two weeks for the standard configuration. OPTIMASS 5400 also comes as a lightweight eco-design that requires significantly fewer materials and components than previous generations of Coriolis flowmeters.

OPTIMASS 5400 features Entrained Gas Management (EGM™) technology, enabling stable measurement across a wide range of gas fractions and complex flow conditions. The technology also provides two-phase flow indication and supports monitoring of gas volume fraction in liquids.

Equipped with modular electronics, the flowmeter supports a comprehensive range of communication protocols, including HART® 7, Modbus, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, PROFIBUS-PA/DP, PROFINET, PROFINET over Ethernet-APL and EtherNet/IP™. Three configurable 4…20 mA outputs are available, complemented by integrated Bluetooth® connectivity for wireless access.

Built-in OPTICHECK diagnostics continuously monitor both instrument health and application conditions, providing operators with detailed insights into both the instrument and the process, supporting condition-based maintenance and process optimisation. The flowmeter also enables on-site verification without process interruption, helping operators reduce maintenance effort and increase plant availability.

When used in combination with the OPTICHECK Flow mobile app, the OPTIMASS 5400 enables commissioning, monitoring and field verification to be carried out conveniently and securely via Bluetooth. OPTICHECK DTM is also available for remote access from the control room.

Available in both compact and remote versions, the OPTIMASS 5400 can serve as a flange-to-flange replacement for existing OPTIMASS 1000 series installations.

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Flow computer.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of the liquid hydrocarbon and gas measurement markets worldwide.

The highly versatile SFC3000 flow computer from Ex-i Flow Measurement Ltd,. is capable of measuring the flow rate of liquid hydrocarbons, water and petrochemical gasses as well as making CO2 emission measurements for pollution monitoring and control.

Connected to turbine meters the SCF3000 provides accurate measuring of gas flow in networks simplifying billing for suppliers and can be used to monitor network flow load to ensure reliability of supply and maintain energy supply security. the SCF3000 is flexible measuring system which can be configured to meet a wide range of applications and may be operated in a stand-alone single stream flow measurement system or as part of a highly complex multi-stream system. Simple firmware updates ensure the SCF3000 meets the latest measuring standards.

The SFC3000 can operate in a number of ways, such as a standalone flow computer, a supervisory device or as a component of a complex system. Ex~I Flow offer a private labelling service for the SCF3000 for the convenience of Systems Integrators. Featuring a touch screen VGA display and extensive processing capabilities combined with simple to use controls and unique operating software, The SFC3000 can function as a complete station supervisor integrated into a flow computer housing.

The SFC3000 flow computer is the hub of a flow measurement system and requires a number of peripheral components to take measurements. In its simplest form, a flow measurement system will consist of: An SFC3000 flow computer with 1 I/O option board

• A flow meter (turbine, ultrasonic, differential pressure or Coriolis)
• A pressure sensor (HART or 4-20mA)
• A temperature sensor (Hart, 4-20mA or PT100 Platinum Resistance Thermometer).

Note: pressure and temperature sensors are not needed with a Coriolis flow meter, and additional pressure sensors are required for a differential pressure meter.

Turbine, ultrasonic and Coriolis flow meters can be connected using a pulse input, either as a single or dual pulse train. Alternatively, ultrasonic and Coriolis flow meters can be connected via the RS232/485 serial port available on each of the IO option boards. Additional functionality can be added to a basic system including optional I/O boards. With the addition of a communication board data can be obtained from a gas chromatograph or other sources via the serial or ethernet ports. Flow measurement data can also be passed to other systems, such printers or DCS, via the communication board ports. Logged data can be stored internally or in an optional SD card. A density measurement cell can be connected to a pulse or 4-20mA input.

SFC3000 flow computer key features:

• Measurement conforming to AGA, ISO, API standards of dry and wet natural gas, hydrocarbon liquids, other gases e.g. nitrogen, other liquids e.g. water.
• NMi Certificates to: WELMEC 7.2 and 8.8, OIML R117, MID 2014/32/EU
• Standard Features: standalone flow computing function, flow computing combined with supervisory function, up to 2 G-byte additional memory for Alarm, Audit and Data Logging, optional SD card required.
• Meter types: pulse generating flow meters, most common ultrasonic flow meters, dp transmitters with orifice or venturi measurements.
• Configurable Display: system diagrams, Trending and graphical displays, Language options, Interfaces to most types of metering equipment and all popular GC’s, Easy Installation and interfacing
• Supervisory Features, Alarm/Event/Data Logging and Recording, Printer Report Generation, System Diagram Display, Network Communication, Station Controller Functions, Valve Control and Remote Operation.
• Maintenance Functions: stream summation, pid/sampler functions, flow computer specification.

The SFC3000 is packaged in an industry Standard Half Width 3U High 19” rack construction suitable for panel or chassis mount. It can accommodate up to 6 user plug-in cards and up to five measurement streams in the same chassis. Operating temperature ranges; PRT Inputs, -10°C to 55°C (15°F to 130°F), Hart® and 4-20mA Inputs -25°C to 55°C (-15°F to 130°F). Operating humidity to 90% non-condensing and meets environmental classes M2/E2.

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Particle analysis acquisition.

Optical inline systems group strengthen process analysis portfolio.

Endress+Hauser has acquired SOPAT, a Germany-based specialist in inline process measurement technology, retaining the company’s staff in Berlin and Chemnitz (D). This has further expanded its portfolio of measurement instruments, solutions and services for process analysis.

SOPAT and its subsidiary Parsum now come under Endress+Hauser’s liquid analysis product centre, based in Gerlingen, Germany. “The particle characterisation systems developed by SOPAT complement our existing portfolio by adding a range that is strategically important in terms of our core target industries,” said Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis Managing Director Dr Thomas Buer.

Smart concept.

SOPAT GmbH was founded in Berlin in 2012 by Jörn Emmerich and Dr Sebastian Maaß. In 2022, it acquired Parsum in Chemnitz, a maker of inline particle size analysis systems founded in 1997. SOPAT and its subsidiary Parsum now have a combined workforce of 30. The co-founders, are to stay on as members of the SOPAT company’s management team.

SOPAT’s smart systems use a photo-optical image-based inline technology to analyse particles, droplets and bubbles in running processes in real time. The technology measures particle sizes and shapes without sampling or dilution, thereby enabling precision process monitoring, faster response times and enhanced product quality. Parsum probes, on the other hand, use a laser beam in combination with fiber-optic spatial filtering to analyse particle size and particle speed distributions, particularly for solids, powders and granulates.

Improved process insights.

Customers in multiple industries, including life sciences, food & beverage and mining, minerals & metals, use particle counting and analysis to ensure product quality. “This step is a continuation of our strategy and strengthens our analysis portfolio. We can now provide even better support for our customers across the board, from laboratory to production process,” Dr Thomas Buer said.

“Our strength lies in our combination of scientific precision and industrial practicability. As part of the Endress+Hauser Group, we can progress innovations through to broad-based industrial use more rapidly and hence contribute to more stable and resource-efficient processes worldwide,” commented SOPAT’s Jörn Emmerich. 

Co-founder Dr Sebastian Maaß added: “Accurate, reliable data taken directly from production processes gives our customers the improved process insights they need to effectively drive sustainable process optimisation in response to rising energy and raw material costs.” 

 Endress+Hauser acquired SOPAT effective 1 January 2026. Both parties have agreed to keep the details of the sale confidential.  

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Twice the space for liquid analysis products.

Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis has invested around €35 million in a new building, effectively doubling the Waldheim (Saxony, D) site’s usable floor area to over 18,000 square meters. The three-story annex houses new production facilities, a logistics center with a fully automated warehouse, an extensive development facility complete with office space, laboratories and workshops, and a new staff restaurant.

In Waldheim, Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis develops and produces sensors and components for multiparameter liquid analysis transmitters. The Waldheim site’s specialty is pH glass sensors, which are manufactured in a highly specialized process. The innovation pathway for developing these products through to series launch is complex and requires both intensive collaboration between all involved and room for individual creativity. The new building was designed with precisely these requirements in mind.

“The expansion creates space for further growth and unequivocally signals our long-term strategy for this location. The new facilities enable us to take our development and production to a whole new level,” commented Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis managing director Dr Thomas Buer. Endress+Hauser Group CEO Dr Peter Selders echoed these sentiments: “Endress+Hauser is a technology leader. Our success is powered by innovation, based on the skills and expertise of our employees. That is why we are constantly investing in our global network.”

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New ultra-sonic flowmeter.

Modular design provides versatility and precision for volumetric and mass flow measurement of gases and liquids.

The Flexim FLUXUS® / PIOX® 731 series from Emerson is a new range of non-intrusive, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow meters designed to offer greater flexibility, convenience and availability. The nine models in the 731 series feature high-performance volumetric and mass flow sensing technologies and a robust, functional design, providing accurate and reliable measurements for both liquids and gases, with no process media pressure limitations.

Process manufacturers often need to make permanent or temporary flow measurements in areas where penetration into the process media would be problematic because it would typically require a production interruption, along with high costs and downtime. Although some solutions are available, not many meet the performance requirements for a wide range of demanding industrial applications.

To address these and other issues, the Flexim 731 series provides non-intrusive volumetric or mass flow measurements with no process media pressure limitations, ensuring cost-effective operation and low ownership costs. Modular hardware enables the reduction of assembly time by 20% for faster delivery, and integration with most up-to-date software and hardware is straightforward.

The 731 series provides disturbance correction for enhanced accuracy in challenging conditions, such as disturbed flows. It also provides the Advanced Meter Verification feature to validate meter performance, Wet Gas Correction to ensure accurate gas stream measurements, and the Dynamic Gas Meter feature for precise mass and volume correction.

Various models are available to meet varying application requirements, including:

• FLUXUS F/G731 GP – General Purpose: Provides flexibility for various applications, and it includes disturbance correction and the Dynamic Gas Meter.
• FLUXUS H731 HPI: Ideal for pipelines and terminals, provides leak detection and integrity monitoring, along with mass flow and density measurements.
• PIOX S731: Focused on chemical industries for measuring mass flow, concentration and density measurements.
• FLUXUS F731 WD Water Flow Meter: Designed for the water and wastewater industries, with non-intrusive temperature measurement.
• FLUXUS F731 TE: Suitable for energy management and building automation, with dual-channel thermal energy measurement.
• FLUXUS G731 CA: For monitoring compressed air and technical gases in life sciences and manufacturing industries.
• FLUXUS G731 ST-LT/HT: Measures low and high-temperature steam for industries such as food & beverage and power generation.

All models include an 84mm wide x 45mm high backlit display with 240 x128 pixel resolution for easy readability, synchronised channel averaging for precise gas measurements, and a wide power supply range of 0-240 volts AC +/-10% at 50-60 Hz or 11-32 volts DC. A USB-C port is provided as a servicing interface for programming and data extraction.

Meeting ATEx (Atmosphéres Explosibles), IECEx (International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres), and EAC (Eurasian Conformity) standards, with FM (Factory Mutual) certification expected in April 2025, the Flexim 731 series is designed for global use and compliance.

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Green hydrogen: Precision meets innovation.

The LiquiSonic® measuring systems, from SensoTech, enable inline concentration measurements of liquids. The measuring technology is able to analyse the concentration or density in real time. This high-precision measurement technology and innovative sensors is revolutionising process monitoring and offering pioneering solutions for various industries.

LiquiSonic® technology is based on the measurement of the sonic velocity using ultrasound and enables the exact determination of concentration and density in liquids. The precise inline monitoring provides real-time data that enables companies to adjust their processes immediately - for maximum efficiency and quality assurance.

Whether concentration and density measurements, phase detection or the analysis of complex reaction processes such as polymerization or crystallization - the applications are many and varied. Companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, steel production and mechanical and plant engineering in particular benefit from LiquiSonic® systems. The advantages are obvious: increased product quality, optimized use of resources and greater plant safety.

An important area of application for LiquiSonic® sensors is the production of green hydrogen, particularly in alkaline electrolysis. Here, the high-precision ultrasonic measurements enable continuous monitoring and control of the process parameters, significantly improving the efficiency and sustainability of hydrogen production. By precisely analyzing the electrolyte concentration, the sensors help to optimize energy consumption and extend the service life of electrolysis plants.

Sustainability plays a crucial role in modern production. SensoTech's precise measurement technology enables companies to minimize the use of raw materials, reduce waste and work more energy-efficiently.

SensoTech is thus setting a strong example for the future of Industry 4.0 - a combination of precision, digitalisation, automation and sustainability. Companies that rely on these technologies benefit from maximum efficiency, quality and safety in their production processes.

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Change liquid analysis leadership.

Dr Thomas Buer is to become the new managing director of Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis in October 2024. He succeeds Dr Manfred Jagiella, who is retiring at the end of September after 17 years at the helm of the competence center for liquid analysis.

Dr Thomas Buer

Dr Thomas Buer moves from Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions to Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis. The 55-year-old manager studied mechanical/process engineering at the Technical University of Aachen and has extensive international experience in the water and environmental technology sector. In professional roles in Germany, Canada, the USA and France, he successfully managed global business units and drove innovative technologies forward.

“In Dr Thomas Buer, we have found an experienced managing director for our competence center for liquid analysis. His broad expertise and international experience will help him to further develop Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis together with the proven management team,” says Dr Andreas Mayr, COO of the Endress+Hauser Group. To ensure a smooth transition, Thomas Buer will start at Endress+Hauser on 1 August 2024.

Manfred Jagiella joined Endress+Hauser as managing director at the beginning of 2007 and since then has developed the competence center for liquid analysis into a sustainably growing and profitable company. During this time, the number of employees has tripled to over 1,300 worldwide and turnover has increased even more.

Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis has won various innovation prizes and other awards, ranked first in Germany several times as an exemplary employer and was recently even honored as one of the best employers worldwide.

Since 2016, Manfred Jagiella has also been valued as a committed member of the Executive Board of the Endress+Hauser Group. In September of this year, Dr Manfred Jagiella will turn 65 and then embark on a new chapter in his life.

“Dr Manfred Jagiella has played a key role in making Endress+Hauser one of the world’s leading providers of liquid analysis today,” emphasizes Dr Peter Selders, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group. “We would like to thank him for his many years of dedicated service to our company and his contribution to the success of the Group. We wish him all the best and good health for the next phase of his life.”

His responsibilities on the Executive Board of the Endress+Hauser Group will be assumed by other members of this body from October.

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Process monitor is multichannell.

The launch of the Michell Multi-Channel Process Monitor sees the welcome expansion of the process analyzer range. The MCPM provides up to 6 independent measurement channels with any combination of moisture in gas, moisture in liquids or oxygen sensors to give the user maximum flexibility at lower per-channel cost.

Utilizing the Promet/Liquidew I.S. industrial hygrometer systems for measurement of high pressure, flammable process gases and/or vaporized liquids, with optional Minox-I oxygen measurement transmitters.

• Designed for safe-area operation with a single easy-to-use 7” color touch screen, displaying moisture content / dew point or O₂ and analysis pressure or temperature for each channel.
• Integrated Galvanic Isolation type barriers for Exi measurement transmitters
• Three 4...20 mA per channel, with user-definable outputs
• Two alarm relays with user-programmable set points per channel, with additional system alarm
• Full data logging including measurement parameters and error codes
• Modbus RTU over RS485 and Modbus TCP/IP

The Multi-Channel Process Monitor (MCPM) is a flexible multi-channel analyzer designed to provide real-time, multi-parameter displays for our industrial hygrometer systems, for measurement of high-pressure process gases and vaporized liquids on natural gas platforms and terminals, petrochemical plants and industrial gas manufacturing facilities.

Optional oxygen electrochemical sensors offer additional capability for percentage and ppmV O₂ measurements. Combined with a choice of PST sensors and proven sample conditioning system design-engineering capabilities, the system provides a multi-channel online instrument for both flammable and non-flammable gases, that is reliable and easy to operate.

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Process refractometer series for industrial liquid measurements.

The new robust platform of inline process refractometers adds to Vaisala’s leading-edge innovations by introducing the first fully inhouse developed refractometer series to product platform that combines both liquid and gas measurement capabilities.

Vaisala continues to strengthen its spearheading industrial product ecosystem by unveiling a next-generation process refractometer platform PolarisTM. The products are designed to optimise industrial manufacturing processes, product quality, enhance productivity, and save resources, energy, and time in various industries and hundreds of industrial applications.

Unique product platform for liquid measurement needs in industrial processes.
With the launch of its Polaris Process Refractometer product family Vaisala offers the most modern product platform for liquid measurement needs that brings together Vaisala’s over 85 years of measurement excellence with the latest liquid measurements expertise.

“We are thrilled to introduce Vaisala Polaris which bundles together Vaisala’s measurement and application expertise, innovative technology, world-leading measurement capabilities, and industry-known robustness. All this boosted with Vaisala’s state-of-art production system, which brings added value to customers through product quality and short delivery times,” comments Product Manager Jarkko Ruonala from Vaisala.

The launched refractometer platform further strengthens Vaisala’s modular Indigo measurement ecosystem.

Ruonala says: “The Polaris product family is designed to work seamlessly, out of the box, with Vaisala’s Indigo520 transmitters for process refractometers. By unveiling the Indigo connectivity to our refractometer customers, we are bringing more choices to their fingertips. Combining liquid and gas measurement possibilities is what makes the platform utterly unique.”

Vaisala Polaris™ PR53AC Process Refractometer and Vaisala Polaris™ PR53AP Process Refractometer are designed for hygienic applications in food and beverage, and life science industries, and for OEM customers. They measure Brix and other concentrations inline accurately and in real time.  Vaisala Polaris™ PR53GP Process Refractometer is for oil & gas, chemical, sugar, and sweetener industry. It measures concentrations of sugars, acids, alkaline solutions, alcohols, hydrocarbons, solvents, and in various other solutions. Vaisala Polaris™ PR53GC Process Refractometer is optimized to chemical industry, where it measures concentrations of acids, alkaline solutions, alcohols, hydrocarbons, solvents, and various other solutions. In pulp & paper industry Vaisala Polaris™ PR53SD SAFE-DRIVE Process Refractometer measures the total dissolved solids and other concentrations. The unique design of the retractor tool and the isolation valve ensures operator safety during insertion and removal of the sensor, which can be done without depressurizing the line. Vaisala Polaris™ PR53W Process Refractometer measures sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid (HCI), sodium hydroxide, and other aggressive chemicals directly inline in the chemical, metal, and mining industries. Vaisala Polaris™ PR53M Process Refractometer helps chemical and semiconductor industries in measuring hydrochloric acid (HCI), sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sulphuric acid, and other aggressive chemicals directly inline. Vaisala Indigo520 Transmitter for process refractometers allows connectivity with all Indigo products including the liquid and gas measurements alike, for parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide, and vaporized hydrogen peroxide. Indigo520 transmitter also provides user interface and data visualization through touch panel display, data logging, wash control, settings, and service updates.

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Ultra-compact pressure switches

The OPTIBAR PSM 1010 and OPTIBAR PSM 2010 ultra-compact pressure switches for absolute and gauge pressure measurement in gases and liquids have been introduced by Krohne.

Both devices aim at basic automation applications such as hydrostatic level measurement in open tanks, dry-run protection of delivery pumps or pressure monitoring of compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Target industries include food and beverage, water and wastewater, environmental and OEM process equipment applications with restricted installation space.

The new switches feature a 2-axis (multi-rotatable) display and adjustment module, a robust construction (IP67), and fully configurable communication outputs for all possible configurations: IO-Link and PNP/NPN as standard I/O, and 4…20 mA, 0...10 V or NPN/PNP as secondary output. Both devices offer excellent temperature stability due to advanced digital compensation.

OPTIBAR PSM 1010 is suitable for liquids and gases from 0.1...600 bar / 1.5...8700 psi with process temperatures up to +125°C / +257°F and excellent overload resistance.

OPTIBAR PSM 2010 aims at hygienic applications in the food and beverage industry from 0.1…40 bar / 4…580 psi and max. +150°C / +302°F. Its hygienic construction features a fully welded front-flush diaphragm to meet the most stringent industrial requirements in terms of crevice-free installation with several 3A approved process connections.

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Efficient and consistent inventory management.

Honeywell has announced that its cloud-based Honeywell Enraf® Inventory Calculation Module (HEICM) has been integrated into Royal Vopak’s MyService Terminal Management System (TMS). Developed in cooperation with Royal Vopak, MyService is used at Vopak terminals to facilitate the safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases.

HEICM was developed using agile software development principles. It accurately calculates inventories and product movement quantities for a massive range of liquid products stored at the sites. All the calculations provided meet major international, recognized standards and publications, including those of American Society for Testing and Materials, American Petroleum Institute and Gas Processors Association.

“Integrating Honeywell's measurement modules with our bespoke MyService software is creating a competitive advantage for Vopak's services,” said Leo Brand, CIO Royal Vopak. “Honeywell’s legal metrology expertise and long experience providing compliant, accurate liquid stock accounting made it an ideal strategic partner for our digital transformation program.”

HEICM will enable Royal Vopak terminals to perform consistent and efficient terminal inventory calculations and compliance-related verifications, contributing to operational excellence.

“We’re pleased our work with Royal Vopak on the HEICM development resulted in a comprehensive calculation engine tailored for the terminal market,” said Rudi van der Kraats, Director Strategic Terminal Accounts Honeywell Process Solutions. “Software-driven, intelligent technologies such as HEICM are part of our strategy to provide a full terminal automation solution.”

Honeywell plans to make HEICM available to other terminal operating companies around the world for similar TMS integrations, as well as a stand-alone/cloud version which can be used by independent surveyors.

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Cost-effective method for aspirating and dispensing liquids.

A free webinar that explains how pressure-controlled liquid handling systems can be used to deliver precise, accurate and cost-effective throughput in laboratory applications will be delivered by Festo on Tuesday 1st December at 10am GMT. 

Many biomedical and life science applications depend on precise, repeatable, liquid handling where fluid needs to be pipetted into hundreds of wells, plates or vials. But manual pipetting relies on highly trained personnel to be effective and automated solutions can be expensive and over-specified. Part of Festo’s Know-How series, the webinar How pressure-over-liquid provides precise, accurate and cost-effective throughput will explain how to deploy pressure-controlled liquid handling as a viable, cost effective alternative for aspirating and dispensing. 

Those registering for the 45 minute session will learn the principles of a pressure-over-liquid approach and its advantages, including how to achieve greater sample throughput, increased capacity, and higher levels of precision and accuracy. 

Those unable to attend on the day should register anyway - it will allow them to view the webinar on demand after the event.

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Towards a universal measuring instrument.

Frequency is a crucial parameter for efficient level detection. Just how crucial, however, was surprising even to VEGA as a manufacturer of measurement technology.

Level (L) and Solid applications

80-GHz radar technology found market acceptance at a pace nobody had expected. It quickly replaced the previous 26-GHz technology standard in many areas. With more than 100,000 80-GHz radar instruments already sold, there is good reason to celebrate at the company headquarters.

80-GHz radar sensors can be used universally for the majority of industrial level applications. VEGAPULS 64 detects liquids with unwavering accuracy, even with condensate or buildup on the antenna. Since the sensor can also be equipped with the smallest antenna of its kind, there’s hardly a mounting location where it doesn't fit.

80-GHz sensors also set standards for applications with bulk solids. It doesn't matter if there’s a lot of dust in the air or material sticking to the sensor: VEGAPULS 69 has the performance reserves needed to reliably handle measuring situations like these.

• VEGA products are marketed in Ireland through Hanley Controls.

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Liquid hydrocarbon flow computer strengthens capability.

File format provides new capabilities to enable users to accurately measure flow, improve productivity, reduce costs and increase measurement data security with better insight to their operation

Emerson Process Management and Flow-Cal Inc., have announced that Flow-Cal’s liquids CFX file format is now generated in the Emerson ROC800L flow computer. This added capability within Emerson’s flow computer creates a seamless interface from the field to Flow-Cal’s Enterprise Liquids measurement system. Users of Emerson’s flow computer have the ability to rapidly deploy this solution, improve productivity, reduce cost and increase measurement data security with better insight to their operations.

Emerson's ROC800L flow computer

The version 7 CFX file format allows for the import of liquid data into the FLOWCAL measurement application which automates the complex process of batch and ticket processing. Data generated from the CFX file includes flow information, CTL and CPL, meter configuration, and analysis. The Flow-Cal CFX file format is a secure, binary format which retains data integrity by ensuring the measurement data cannot be changed or manipulated. Generating the file format within the Emerson flow computer offers an additional level of data security.

"The CFX export created by the ROC800L meets all the requirements of Flow-Cal’s latest format for liquid measurement," states Michael Squyres, president of Flow-Cal, Inc. "This simplifies the process of an operator using Flow-Cal’s industry leading application to validate, edit and report the data provided by the ROC800L. Working together, Flow-Cal and Emerson offer another seamless solution to address the latest needs of our evolving industry."

The ROC800L covers a wide variety of applications for liquid handling across a full range of liquid hydrocarbons, including crude oil, refined products, special application products, lubricating oils, and light hydrocarbons. The ROC800L leverages the easy-to-use architecture of the ROC series, offering fill in the blank configuration that brings users online faster.

"The recent modifications to the ROC800L have been in response to the demands of the growing liquids market," says Craig Llewellyn, president, Emerson Process Management, Remote Automation Solutions. "Generating the CFX file will improve operations by offering a new level of data security and seamless integration for our clients."

Liquid dispenser!

The Deeter Group has introduced a new Low Volume Liquid Dispenser.  Intended for accurate, repeatable dosing of small volumes of chemicals, colours or flavourings. The Low Volume Liquid Dispenser may be used to control any liquid being dispensed in a laboratory or manufacturing process.

The new Low Volume Liquid Dispenser is designed to deliver a measured volume of liquid at the press of a button.  In normal use, the operator selects a volume, presses a button and the Dispenser delivers the required volume without further operator intervention.  The volume required is simple to set and the dose is retained in non-volatile memory for repeat operations. Volumes between 0.025 litres and 10 litres can be selected in increments of 0.001 litres.

The Dispenser will accurately measure volumes over a flow rate range of between 0.2 litres/minute and 2.5 litres/minute and will automatically compensate for the effects of varying flow-rates and changes in liquid temperature.  A calibration menu allows fine adjustments to the compensation.

The Low Volume Liquid Dispenser has two John Guest Speedfit® 8mm push-fit connectors for input and output of fluids.  Wetted surfaces are nylon, PTFE, Buna and acetyl, making the Low Volume Liquid Dispenser suitable for a wide range of fluids over a temperature range of +1 to +65ºC.  Operator controls consist of a three-button keypad and a liquid crystal display.  The display shows the selected volume and progress during dispensing.  A number of additional features are available through the keypad, including pause and restart during dispensing, cancelling dispensing, and manual ‘top-up’ control.

Peter Whiteaker, Managing Director of The Deeter Group comments; "We have over twenty years of experience in designing fluid dispensers and our new Low Volume Liquid Dispenser will be ideal for single users in laboratories to automated systems for low volume dosing.  This new design features temperature controlled accuracy and the convenience of having software provided for control and monitoring from a PC.”

The Dispenser has a serial communication option to enable automated control and monitoring by an external computer using the software provided.  Communication is via USB ‘A to B’ cable and the Low Volume Liquid Dispenser is powered by a low-voltage supply, making it safe to use in damp environments or if liquid is spilt.  A 12VDC mains socket adapter is supplied with each Dispenser.

An audible ‘beep’ option is provided to indicate when dispensing has stopped and a further option will produce continuous ‘beeps’ if the flow rate is outside of  the limits for accurate volume measurement.  These audio options can be enabled or disabled through a display menu and are also saved to non-volatile memory and are restored to the operator’s preference after power-up.

New applications for radar level transmitter

Siemens has launched the Sitrans LR250 radar level transmitter with a new threaded PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) antenna for liquid and slurry measurement. The antenna opens up new applications in extreme conditions for this non-contacting level transmitter.

The Sitrans LR250 threaded PVDF antenna is designed for extreme conditions characteristic of acids, alkalis, and other corrosive chemicals: some examples include sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, and sulfuric and hydrochloric acid applications. These applications are not suitable for stainless steel and usually require transmitters be made from exotic and costly materials. However, it is able to withstand such environments while remaining a cost-effective solution. It also uses FDA-compliant materials suitable for use in food and beverage, chemical, and water treatment applications.

The unit is a compact 25 GHz 2-wire transmitter for non-contacting level measurement of liquid or slurry materials for measurement ranges of up to 20 m (66 ft). It is available with Hart, Profibus PA, or Foundation Fieldbus protocols. With the graphical Quick Start Wizard the Sitrans LR250 is operational in minutes and the infrared handheld programmer supports local programming. Full function diagnostics comply with Namur NE 43 and the Sitrans LR250 has also achieved a SIL 2 functional safety declaration with Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) of 86%, making it suitable for use in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Key fields of application for the Sitrans LR250 include bulk liquid storage tanks, process vessels with agitators, vaporous liquids and low dielectric media.

Liquid analyser with industries first hi-res colour screen

Rosemount® Analytical Model 56 dual-input analyser features advanced control capabilities and a user-friendly interface that reduce the complexity of liquid analytical measurement

“Help screens show detailed instructions
and troubleshooting in multiple languages”

Emerson Process Management has released the Rosemount® Analytical Model 56, an advanced dual-input liquid analyser with the industry’s first high-resolution colour screen. The Model 56 features extensive full-colour trend graphics, advanced control capabilities, a high capacity data logger and audit trail event logger, and digital communications.

“These capabilities make the Model 56 appropriate for power, water treatment, pharmaceutical and food processing applications that require liquid analytical measurements and need advanced control capabilities,” said Dave Anderson, Marketing Director, Emerson Process Management, Rosemount Analytical. “Specific applications that would benefit from the advanced capabilities include, cooling towers in the power industry, reverse osmosis in the water treatment industry, wastewater treatment in the drinking water industry, clean-in-place in the food processing industry and many others.

“The Model 56 provides an ease-of-use that hasn’t been possible until now. At the device and in the control room, the analyser delivers extensive information about the process and its own functioning that is vital to operational decisions. Evaluation sites are already telling us that the Model 56 is going to make their life easier based on ease-of-use testimonials.”
Notable features of the new Model 56 include a high-resolution, full-colour screen with highly readable process measurement data, detailed user instructions, on-screen diagnostics and trouble-shooting information and full-colour data trend graphics.

A data and event logging capability provides extensive on-board data storage that captures measurement data for both channels every 30 seconds for 30 days, allowing on-screen trend display or download to a USB memory device. Up to 300 events are stored with real time/date stamps, including start-up times, calibrations, configuration changes, alarms, power interruptions, faults and more. The Model 56 also features a 12-key alphanumeric keypad to support calibration, programming and tag entries.

Four independent 4-20 mA outputs can be configured for measurements or proportional, integral, derivative (PID) control. Four relays are provided with discrete capability including  concentration control using high/low concentration alarms, relay timers or time proportional control, event-based activation using bleed and feed, or totaliser-based activation and time-based activation using an interval timer or two-week date-and-time timer.

To transmit data to the plant’s PLCs, SCADA or DCS systems, the Model 56 is supplied with either HART® or PROFIBUS DP digital communications. HART communications versions 5 and 7 protocols are standard on all configurations. HART can also be easily commissioned onto a WirelessHART® network using the Smart Wireless THUM Adaptor, enabling wireless transmission of process variables and diagnostics from hard-to-reach locations.

The modular design of the Model 56 allows the addition of a measurement channel on single input units and reconfiguration of field units with easy wiring and fast start-up. Quick Start programming screens automatically recognise each measurement input type and prompts the user to configure each sensor loop in just a few quick steps for fast commissioning.

The measurement capabilities of the new Rosemount Analytical Model 56 analyser include single or dual-measurement of pH, ORP, ISE (Ion-Selective Electrodes), resistivity/conductivity, per cent concentration, total chlorine, free chlorine, monochloramine, dissolved oxygen, gaseous oxygen, dissolved ozone, turbidity, pulse flow and temperature, and accepts and scales 4-20mA current input(s) from any device, powered or unpowered.

Temp compensated liquid dispenser

The Deeter Group has introduced their new Liquid Volume Dispenser. Typical applications include dosing of chemicals, colours, flavourings or control of any liquid being dispensed in a manufacturing process or laboratory.

The new liquid volume dispenser will repeatedly deliver a precise, operator selected, measured volume of liquid at the press of a button. The unit features automatic calibration and is temperature compensated to ensure accurate dosing across the wide temperature range of possible fluids being delivered. A USB data-link and control software suite is provided to allow users to externally control the Liquid Volume Dispenser and collect data for logging and archiving.

The liquid volume required is simple to select and the setting is retained in non-volatile memory for repeat operation. Volumes between 0.10 litres and 100.00 litres can be selected in increments of 0.01 litres. The dispenser will accurately measure volumes over a flow rate range of between 0.6 litres/minute and 5 litres/minute.

Peter Whiteaker, Managing Director of Deeter Group comments; "We designed our first fluid dispenser over twenty years ago. We now see a growing market in many manufacturing and laboratory applications and our new design offers customers temperature controlled accuracy and the convenience of control or data-logging via an external computer.”

The Deter Liquid Volume Dispenser has two Speedfit® push-fit connectors for fluid in and out. These can accommodate a tube with an outside diameter of 8mm. Wetted surfaces are nylon, PTFE, Buna and acetal, making the Liquid Volume Dispenser suitable for a wide range of fluids.

Operator controls consist of a three-button keypad and a liquid crystal display. The display shows the selected volume and progress during dispensing. A number of additional features are available through the keypad, including pause and restart during dispensing, cancelling dispensing, and manual ‘top-up’ control.

An audible ‘beep’ option is provided to indicate when dispensing has stopped and a further option will produce continuous ‘beeps’ if the flow rate is outside of  the limits for accurate volume measurement. These audio options can be enabled or disabled through a display menu and are also saved to non-volatile memory and are restored to the operator’s preference after power-up.

The Liquid Volume Dispenser is powered by a low-voltage supply, making it safe to use if liquid is spilt and a 12VDC mains socket adapter is supplied with each dispenser. Fluid temperature range is +1 to +65ºC and the unit is housed in a 175x125x78mm enclosure. It offers a flow rate range of 0.6 to 5.0 litres per minute with a dispensing volume accuracy of -3%+0% over the flow rate range. Fluid connections are via 8mm outside diameter tube which may be polyethylene, polyurethane, nylon, brass, copper or stainless steel.

Unmanned liquid level sensors!

A new miniature range of liquid level sensors for unmanned systems

Gill Sensors has a new range of miniature fuel, oil and coolant level sensors, planned for launch at AUVSI Unmanned Systems North America 2010 (21/22 Sept 2010 - Denver COL US). The miniature sensors feature their new micro-electronics offering an approximate 50% space saving on the standard electronics and giving greater scope for use on smaller unmanned systems applications.

The new miniature sensors utilize advanced solid-state capacitive technology, with integrated electronics providing a fully configurable analogue output accurate to 0.25% of the tank depth. Each sensor is custom-designed to suit the specific application’s requirements to ensure optimum performance without the need to extensively modify existing system components. This makes the sensors equally suited to vehicle upgrades or for specification on new developments.

The sensors typically feature titanium and carbon-fiber constructions to ensure the mass of the sensor has minimal impact on the vehicle operation. Sensor length can be as little as 20mm, allowing for precision monitoring of small reservoirs.

Environmentally protected to IP68, these miniature sensors are suitable for full-submersion in aviation-grade fuel, oil or coolant and are rated for operation from -40ºC to +125ºC. Each sensor can be designed with integral connector or flying lead, designed to meet the most stringent military EMC requirements.

Data provided by the new miniature level sensors can be used to increase the performance and reliability of unmanned systems, offering engineers greater scope for tactical decisions based on reliable sensor data. Sensors currently supplied by Gill into UAV applications provide flight engineers with reliable data from which they can make informed decisions about the length of flight time, helping to optimize the efficiency of the mission.

As a supplier to some of the world’s leading UAV manufacturers, Gill Sensors has established itself as a leader in the field of liquid level measurement for unmanned systems.