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Tracer Base Flowmeter

Tracer Base Flowmeter

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Description

Tracer Base Flowmeter : VM3-B-15-B-P1Q

The Tracer VM Flowmeter is a non-display sensor that provides a 0.5 to 3.5 Volt output for process flow rate and a 0.5 to 4.1 Volt output for process temperature. Vortex sensor technology is highly accurate and repeatable without moving parts. Flow reading is direction specific. Refer to the arrow on the body for correct installation. Connection to the process is made using standard pipe threads in NPT or BSP from 3/8″ through 1-1/2″.  Flow body materials are corrosion-resistant brass, nylon, anodized aluminum and stainless steel.  Options are based on thread size, see page 2 for details.

The flow meter is designed for use in industrial water applications such as injection mold cooling or filter and pump monitoring.

Benefits

  • No moving parts for reliable operation
  • Flow and Temperature Sensors in one unit for compact installation
  • Quick temperature response from direct media contact
  • Economical and versatile construction with corrosion-resistant materials

Specifications

1 to 15 LPM (.3 to 4 GPM) 3/8″ or 1/2″
2 to 40 LPM (.5 to 10.6 GPM) 3/8″ or 1/2″
5 to 100 LPM (1.3 to 26.4 GPM) 3/4″ or 1″
10 to 200 LPM (2.6 to 52.8 GPM 1″ or 1-1/2″
  • Temperature Range – 0 degrees to 100 degrees C (32 degrees F to 212 Degrees F)
  • High Temperature Models – 15 LPM & 40 LPM only, 0 degrees C to 120 degrees C (32 degrees F to 248 degrees F)
  • Operating Pressure – 10.3 bar max (150 psi max.)
  • Accuracy – +5% of full scale

Power

Power Supply – 5VDC +5% (external)
Output Signals – Ratiometric
Flow Signal – 0.5 – 3.5V (zero at 0.35V)
Temperature Signal – 0.5 – 3.5V
Power consumption – < 50mW Load Impedance > 10 kQ

Materials

Sensing Element – Silicone Based MEMS Sensor
Seal (sensor to housing) EPDM Rubber
Insert – PPA 40 GF
3’8″ & 1’2″ body size – Glass Filled nylon flow body with brass or nylon end caps
3/4″ thru 1-1/2″ body size – anodized aluminum or stainless steel flow body

Electrical Connections

Power Supply Requirements

  • 5 VDC
  • Separated from hazardous live circuitry by double or reinforced insulation
  • Suggested current limit: 50 – 100mA
  • Includes 2.9M (9.5 ft) 4-conductor cable for power and output connection, ends stripped and tinned.

Brand

Smartflow

Phil Burger founded Burger Engineering in 1978 after working nearly ten years as a mechanical engineer in the plastics industry. In the early years, Phil designed and built special equipment for manufacturers. In 1982, the company began building injection molds for area plastics companies. During its years as a mold-builder, Burger Engineering developed several unique and useful accessories for molders and launched the Smartflow® product line. Mark Brown joined the firm in 1994 as Vice President. In 2002, the company name was officially changed to Burger & Brown Engineering. Mark purchased a majority position in the company, became the President in 2005. ISO 9001:2015 Certification In 2005, the company moved from Olathe, Kansas, into the current building in Grandview, Missouri. A renovation completed in 2016 increased the manufacturing and office space from 30,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet. In 2014 Corey Brown joined the firm as a Project Engineer, became Engineering Manager in 2015 and transitioned to Vice President in charge of daily operations on January 1, 2017. Burger & Brown Engineering is internationally known for its SMARTFLOW ® proprietary products for the molding industry. Smartflow products comprises a line of multi-port manifolds for water and non-aggressive liquid applications, flowmeters for monitoring flow, temperature, and pressure, and limit switches for ejector plate, slide retention, and core pull applications. Recent product introductions include cooling efficiency aids such as the Delta-Q ® precision flow regulator, Tracer®vm electronic flowmeters in addition to new Scientific Cooling* classes. ManifoldBuilder.com was launched in 2013 to allow customers access to 3D CAD information on Smartflow manifolds and custom assemblies. All Smartflow products are designed to help injection molders save time and money through increased efficiency and molded part quality. Other services provided by Burger & Brown Engineering are special machines for industrial automation, precision contract machining, custom injection molding, plastic part design and consulting. Please visit www.burgereng.com for information about our capabilities. *Scientific Cooling is a service mark of Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. Burger & Brown Engineering, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company.
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