The E3CL clip-on ultrasonic thermal energy (BTU) flow meter uses the ultrasonic time-difference method and Gentos’ flow algorithm to measure fluid flow and heat in pipelines.
Liquid flow plus supply and return temperatures, to work out heating or cooling energy.
How it installs
Clamp-on
Sensors fit on the outside of the pipe, so the pipe stays closed.
How it connects
RS485 / 4–20 mA
Wired into control systems over Modbus RS485, or as a 4–20 mA signal.
Pipe sizes
DN20–DN80
DN is the nominal pipe size, roughly the inside diameter in millimetres.
Why E3CL
E3CL in short.
The E3CL clip-on ultrasonic thermal energy (BTU) flow meter uses the ultrasonic time-difference method and Gentos’ flow algorithm to measure fluid flow and heat in pipelines. Its integrated external clamp structure installs easily, without contact with the fluid or interrupting production. RS485 and 4–20 mA outputs.
Two sensors on the same side of the pipe take turns sending sound through the water. Sound travelling with the flow arrives slightly sooner than sound travelling against it; the meter turns that time difference into flow, which is why it needs to know your pipe.
A smooth metal surface. Clean the spot, add coupling gel, then clamp the sensor on.
60.3mmacross the outside
2.8mmwall thickness
54.8mmacross the inside
Pipe sizes are names, not measurements: a 2″ pipe is 2.375″ across.
The meter needsPipe sizeWall thicknessMaterial: Stainless steel
Technical details standards, OD / ID, both units
Standard
ASME B36.19 · 2″ Sch 10S
Outside diameter (OD)
2.375″ (60.33 mm)
Wall
0.109″ (2.77 mm)
Inside diameter (ID)
2.157″ (54.79 mm)
Meter parameters
OD · wall · material
This guide shows what a clamp-on meter needs to know about a pipe. It does not mean every model fits every pipe: check the specifications below or ask an engineer.
Specifications
Check the fit before you specify.
The short version is above. These are the specifications published for E3CL; values that are still being checked are left out.
Performance
Flow velocity
0.03–5.0 m/s (0.1–16 ft/s)
Pipe sizes
DN20, DN25, DN32, DN40, DN50, DN65, DN80
Flow accuracy
±2% of reading (0.3–5 m/s)
Energy accuracy
Not specified; the catalog states the flow accuracy only
Repeatability
0.2%
Pipe material
Stainless steel, carbon steel, PVC, copper
Function
Analogue output
4–20 mA, max. load 500 Ω
Communication
RS485 with Modbus protocol
Power supply
10–36 VDC, 500 mA max.
Physical
Ambient temperature
−10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Transducer temperature
0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)
Temperature sensor
0 °C to 100 °C (32 °F to 212 °F)
Ingress protection
IP54
Transducer cable
φ5 six-core cable, 2 m (6.6 ft) standard
Need a value that is not listed, or the datasheet for your configuration? Ask an engineer.
What these terms mean
DN
Nominal pipe size, roughly the inside diameter in millimetres (DN50 ≈ 50 mm).
Clamp-on
Sensors strap to the outside of the pipe. No cutting, no shutdown for installation.
PoE
Power over Ethernet: one network cable carries power and data.
LoRaWAN
Long-range, low-power wireless. Readings travel through a gateway to a network server.
Modbus RS485
A wired connection widely used by building and industrial control systems.
4–20 mA
An analogue signal where the current represents the reading.
Thermal energy
Thermal energy