AquaTrans™

AT868
Panametrics liquid flow
ultrasonic transmitter

Applications Features
The AquaTrans AT868 liquid flow transmitter is a complete • Economical non-intrusive flow measurement
ultrasonic flow metering system for measurement of:
• Simple setup and installation
• Potable water
• Suitable for wide range of pipe sizes and materials
• Wastewater
• Suitable for lined pipes
• Sewage
• Two-channel/two-path version available
• Discharge water
• Velocity, volumetric and totalized flow
• Treated water
• Internal keypad for field programming
• Cooling and heating water
• Other liquids
Liquid flow ultrasonic transmitter AT868 specifications
The AquaTrans AT868 liquid flow ultrasonic transmitter
combines state-of-the-art flow measurement capability with Operation and performance
a low-cost transmitter package that can be installed right at Fluid types
the process measurement point. It’s designed specifically for Acoustically conductive fluids, including most clean liquids,
water and wastewater applications in full pipes. and many liquids with entrained solids or gas bubbles.
The all-digital AquaTrans AT868 has no moving parts and Maximum void fraction depends on transducer, interrogation
requires minimal maintenance. An onboard microprocessor carrier frequency, path length and pipe configurations.
uses patented Correlation Transit-Time™ technology for Pipe sizes
long-term, drift-free operation. Automatic adjustment • Clamp-on transducers: 0.5 to 300 in. (12.7 mm to 7.6m)
to changing fluid properties and dynamically configured and larger
operating software simplify programming. • Wetted transducers: 1 in to 200 in (25.4 mm to 5 m)
and larger
Transit-time flow measurement technique
Pipe-wall thickness
The transit-time technique uses a pair of transducers with Up to 3 in (76.2 mm)
each transducer sending and receiving coded ultrasonic
Pipe materials
signals through the fluid. When the fluid is flowing, signal
All metals and most plastics. Consult Panametrics for
transit-time in the downstream direction is shorter than in
concrete, composite materials, and highly corroded
the upstream direction; the difference between these transit
or lined pipes.
times is proportional to the flow velocity. The AquaTrans
AT868 measures this time difference and uses programmed Flow accuracy (velocity)
pipe parameters to determine flow rate and direction. 0.5% of reading (achievable with process calibration)
Typical clamp-on flow accuracy (velocity)
Wetted or clamp-on transducers • Pipe ID>6 in (150 mm): ±1% to 2% of reading
Ultrasonic flow transducers are classified as either wetted or • Pipe ID<6 in (150 mm): ±2% to 5% of reading
non-wetted (clamp-on). Clamp-on transducers are clamped Typical wetted flow accuracy (velocity)
onto the outside of the pipe and never come into contact with ±1% of reading
the process fluid. Wetted transducers are mounted into the Accuracy depends on pipe size and installation and whether
pipe or flowcell in direct contact with the process fluid. measurement is one-path or two path.

Clamp-on transducers offer maximum convenience, Repeatability

flexibility and a low installation cost compared to traditional ±0.1% to 0.3% of reading
flow metering technologies. With proper installation, wetted
Range (bidirectional)
transducers provide maximum accuracy (better than 1% of
–40 to 40 ft/s (–12.2 to 12.2 m/s)
reading) in most applications.
Rangeability (overall)
Two-channel model 400:1
Specifications assume a fully developed flow profile (typically 10 diameters
An optional second channel provides the capability to upstream and 5 diameters downstream of straight pipe run) and flow
measure flow in two pipes or average two paths on the same velocity greater than 1 ft/s (0.3 m/s).

pipe for increased accuracy. Measurement parameters

Volumetric flow, totalized flow and flow velocity

Electronics
Flow measurement
Patented correlation transit-time mode
Enclosures
Epoxy-coated aluminum weatherproof type 4X/IP66
Dimensions
Standard: Weight 2 lb (0.9 kg), size (h x w x d) 7.25 in x 5.9 in x
3.5 in (184 mm x 150 mm x 89 mm)
Channels
• Standard: One channel
• Optional: Two channels (for two pipes or two-path
averaging)
Display Wetted ultrasonic flow transducers
2-line x 16 character backlit LCD display, configurable to
Temperature ranges
display up to four measurement parameters in sequence
–40°F to 212°F (–40°C to 100°C)
Keypad
Six-button internal keypad Pressure range
0 to 3000 psig (1 to 207 bar)
Power supplies
• Standard: 85 to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz Materials
• Optional: 12 to 28 VDC, ± 5% • Standard: stainless steel
• Optional (for Pan-Adapta® Plugs): Titanium, Hastelloy®
Power consumption
alloy, Monel® alloy, duplex, CPVC, PVDF and others
20 W maximum
Pan-Adapta plugs allow installation and removal of wetted transducers
Operating temperature without interrupting the process or emptying the pipe.
14°F to 131°F (–10°C to 55°C)
Process connections
Storage temperature • Standard: 1 in or 3/8 in NPTM
–40°F to 158°F (–40°C to 70°C) • Optional: RF flanged, socket weld, fuse bond and others
Standard inputs/outputs Mountings
• One 0/4 to 20 mA isolated output per channel, 600 Ω Flanged flowcell, hot tap or cold tap
maximum load
Area classifications
• One frequency/pulse rate/totalizer output per channel,
optically isolated, 3A maximum, 100 VDC maximum, 1W • Standard: general purpose
maximum, from 0.1 to 10 kHz • Optional: weatherproof Type 4/IP65
• Namur NE043 compliant • Submersible IP67/68

Digital interfaces Transducer cables

• Standard: RS232 • Standard: one pair of coaxial cables, type RG62 AU, or as
• Optional: RS485 (multiuser) specified for transducer type
• Optional: Lengths up to 1000 ft (330 m) maximum
European compliance
System complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/
Additional options
EEC LVD (Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2) and
transducers comply with PED 97/23/EC for DN<25 PanaView™ PC-interface software
The AquaTrans AT868 communicates with a PC through a
Clamp-on ultrasonic flow transducers serial interface and Windows® operating systems.
Temperature ranges Consult the manual for details on sites, logs, and other
• Standard: -40°F to 302°F (-40°C to 150°C) operations with a PC.
• Optional: -328°F to 752°F (-200°C to 400°C)
See specific transducer for exact temperature range.

Mountings
Stainless steel chain or strap, welded or magnetic
clamping fixtures
Area classifications
• Standard: general purpose
• Optional: weatherproof type 4/IP65
• Optional: submersible IP67/68

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