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Rental PT900 Flow Meter

Next Day Delivery Available* *Mainland UK when paperwork is received by 12 midday (stock permitting)
Portable Flow Meter with Long Battery Life 18-20 hours continuous operation
Built-In Datalogger 4 gb of transmitter storage for log files
Measures a Range of Parameters Measure velocity, volume, mass, totalizer, energy flow rate measurements and more
Channel Options Option of single or dual channel

Product Options

Pipe Material (if known)

Number of Channels

Pipe Diameter (if known)

Pipe Wall Thickness (if known)

Estimated Length of Hire in Weeks

Quantity Required Date Notes about your application

Overview

NOTES: Next day delivery on the PT900 is available to mainland UK when rental paperwork is received by 12 midday (stock permitting).

The PT900 clamp-on flow meter supersedes the successful PT878, and builds on its usability, powerful processor and ruggedness . It benefits from a long battery life, versatility, quick clamp system and a large internal memory making it the ideal portable flow meter for a wide range of applications.

We stock a wide range of accessories and ancillary equipment to be used with the PT900 to suit your application needs.

Our rental PT900s are supplied with the tablet to make programming even easier.

How the PT900 improves on the PT878

Improved battery life
New quick clamp system
Bluetooth capability (program the meter from your phone or tablet)
New improved user interface

Suitable for many types of survey including:

Energy usage surveys - the PT900 can be combined with an energy kit to make a full energy meter for measuring energy used and lost in heating and cooling systems.
Leak detection and water usage surveys - the PT900 can be used for monitoring water consumption and for basic leak detection. It can also be used for checking the accuracy of flow meters of different technologies e.g. electromagnetic, mechanical and vortex.
Chemical dosing - to measure the dosage of chemicals. As there is no contact with the chemical, chemical compatibility or temperature does not cause an issue

Our Rental Service

Whatever your experience with ultrasonic flow meters, we are confident that our quick start guides and technical support engineers should be able to get you up and running in minutes. The new and improved user interface makes it easier than ever to program the meter for your application. The app even has a range of instruction videos should you need any extra guidance. These videos can also be viewed in the FAQs section below.

Manufactured by: Panametrics
Model: Rental PT900 Flow Meter

Services offered for this product

Sales
Rental
Installation
Calibration
Maintenance

Applications

Cooling and heating water
Potable water
Wastewater
Water/glycol solutions
Ultrapure water
Crude oil
Refined hydrocarbons
Beverages
Chemicals

Specification

Operation and Performance
Fluid Types	Liquids: acoustically conductive fluids, including most clean liquids and many liquids with small amounts of entrained solids or gas bubbles
Flow Measurement	Patented Correlation Transit-Time™ mode
Pipe Sizes	Standard: 0.5 to 24 inch (15 to 600 mm) Optional: Upto 300 inch (7500 mm) available upon request
Pipe Wall Thickness	Up to 3 inch (76.2 mm)
Pipe Materials	All metals and most plastics (Consult RS Hydro for concrete, composite materials and highly corroded or lined pipes)
Accuracy	±1% of reading (2 in / 50 mm or greater pipe sizes) ±2% of reading (0.5 in / 15 mm to <2 in / 50 mm pipe sizes)
Installation assumes a fully developed, symmetrical flow profile (typically 10 diameters upstream and 5 diameters downstream of straight pipe run). Final installation accuracy is a function of multiple factors including fluid, temperature range, pipe centricity among other factors.
Repeatability	±0.2% of reading
Range (Bidirectional)	0.1 to 40 ft/s (0.03 to 12.19 m/s)
Response Time	Up to 2 Hz
Measurement Parameters	Velocity, volume, mass, energy, total flow
Channels	1 or 2 channels
PT900 Flow Transmiter
Enclosure	IP65
Specifications	Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg) Size (h x w x md): 7.9 x 4.3 x 1.5 in (200 x 109 x 38mm) Mounting: Soft strap around pipe or magnetic clamp
Analog Inputs	4-20 mA (qty 2)
Analog Output	4-20 mA (qty 1)
Digital Output	Pulse (totaliser), frequency, alarm (qty 1)
Digital Communication	Modbus via RS485 port Bluetooth® wireless Micro-USB port
Battery	Type: Lithium Ion (high-energy, rechargeable) Life (continuous operation): 18-20 hours Life (power saver mode): >4 days Charger: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) Charging /time: Up to 3 hours (from 0% to 100%)
Operating Temperature	Charge: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F) Discharge: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Electronic Classifications	CE (EMC Directive) IEC 61326-1:2013, IEC 61326-2-3:2013, LVD 2006/95/EC, EN 61010-1 2010 ANSI/UL STD. 61010-1, CAN/CSA STD. C22.2 NO. 61010-1 WEEE Compliant (Directive 2012/19/EU) RoHS Compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU)
User Interface
Display	Requires a tablet. Android operating system (version 4.4 or greater) or iOS operating system (iOS version 11.0 or greater, BLE 4.0 or greater, capacity of 16GB and greater).
Dimensions	7 in. Tablet: 7.75 x 4.75 x 0.75 in. (196 x 120 x 19 mm) typical 8 in. Tablet: 8.75 x 6.00 x 0.75 in. (222 x 152 x 19 mm) typical
Battery Life	>12 hours of continuous use
Battery Charger	100 to 250 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Communication with Flow Transmitter	Bluetooth® or wired (wired for Android only)
Clamp-On Transducers
Temperature Range*	Standard: -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C) Optional: -328 to 752°F (-200 to 400°C) See individual transducer model specifications for exact temperature range
Mounting	New PT clamping fixture for pipes ≥2 in. (50 mm) CF-LP clamping fixture for 1/2 in. (15 mm) to 2 in. (50 mm) pipes
PT9 Transducer Cables	Standard Length: 25 ft (8 m) or RG316 coaxial cable Maximum Length: 100 ft (30 m) of RG316 Temperature Range: -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C)

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Accessories

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FAQ's

Is it expensive to hire flowmeters?

No, all of our flowmeters are competitively priced and rental is an ideal option for cutting costs to a fraction of a full priced new flowmeter.

Do I get a calibration certificate?

Every flow meter is tested upon shipping and return as part of our ISO9001 procedure. Also, as part of this procedure, the flow meter is calibrated once a year. If a copy of the calibration certificate is needed let us know.

How do I hire a flow meter?

First, contact us for a quote. If you are happy with the quote then send us a purchase order. Or alternatively call us with credit card details and fill out and send us a rental agreement form.

How soon can I have the flowmeter?

If the stock is permitting, and all paperwork is received by 12pm then flow meters can usually be available the next day.

Is there a minimum hire period?

The minimum hire period for flow meters is one week.

What if I need the flow meter for a longer period?

Once you have the meter you can rent it for as long as you need it. However, it would help if you can let us know that you wish to extend the rental period. Upon return the meter is off-hired and once checked and tested, an invoice will be issued to you. Also, if you extend your rental past a 4, 8 or 12 week rental threshold, then you are entitled to a discount.

How much will I be charged for returning the flow meter late?

You are only charged for the period of time for which you have the flowmeter. So, if a flowmeter is returned 3 days late you are only charged for 3 extra days, and each of these days is charged at one fifth of the weeks hire cost.

How do I return the meter?

Normally, you will use your own courier but if you have any problems let us know and we can arrange a pick up the day after you notify us, but you will be charged for the carriage and this cost will be added to the invoice.

Are the flowmeters PAT tested?

Without exception, all our flow meters are tested. If you need a 110v plug instead of the standard 230v plug let us know.

What size transducers do I need?

All of our standard transducers will do -40degC to +150degC, but this will depend on your application.

Liquid: below 50mm CFLP transducers are required, 50-1000mm CRS-402 transducers and 150-8000mm CRS-401 transducers. All the bits you need can be supplied, and delivered with the meter.
Gas: below 80mm CRS-402 is required, for 80-300mm the CRS-401/CRV-310 and for above 300mm the CRW-312 transducers are required.
High temperatures: For liquid we can measure +450degC for liquid and for gas/steam +250degC. But please consult RS Hydro.