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1		T208
2		ZDT-N
3		PVS-390
4		TK-101 EX
5		EE-24
6		ZMF-20x Serie
7		XR-6x0 \| XR-6x1
8		TK-308
9		T205-0
10		KST-20 VENTO CO2
11		ViscoScope® VA-300
12		LU-1X0
13		TK-300
14		QFS-40
15		EP 24V
16		BK-390
17		EE-2XF
18		TK-101
19		ZMF-203e-IR
20		T-200.L 230V
21		T202
22		FDL400

PVS-390 configure

1 Mediumsdichte

Amount

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TK-101 EX configure

1 ATEX

Amount

additional infomation

EE-24 configure

1 Anschlußgewinde

2 Stabmaterial

3 Stabdurchmesser

4 Beschichtung

5 Kabelmaterial

6 Kabellänge

7 Stablänge

8 Optional:SIL

Amount

additional infomation

ZMF-20x Serie configure

1 Typ

2 Temperaturbereich

3 Messmethode

4 Signalausgang

5 Messbereich

6 Ex-Zulassung

Amount

additional infomation

XR-6x0 | XR-6x1 configure

1 Kanalanzahl

2 Option

3 Gehäuse

4 Ausgang

5 Schaltverzögerung

6 Versorgungsspannung

7 Busanschluss

8 SIL

9 ATEX

Amount

additional infomation

TK-308 configure

1 Rohr-Verschraubungs-Material

2 Gewinde

3 Ausführung

4 Schwimmerausführung

5 Anschluss

6 Rohrlänge

7 Auflösung

8 Zubehör

Amount

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ViscoScope® VA-300 configure

1 Viscosity

2 Temperature

3 Process-Connection

4 Material

5 Non-active-Extension

6 Ex-Bereich

Amount

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LU-1X0 configure

1 Typ

Amount

additional infomation

TK-300 configure

1 Rohr-Verschraubungsmaterial

2 Gewinde

3 Ausführung

4 Schwimmerausführung

5 Anschluss

6 Rohrlänge

7 Auflösung

8 Zubehör

Amount

additional infomation

QFS-40 configure

1 Anschluss

2 Gehäusematerial

3 Kabelmaterial

4 Kabellänge

Amount

additional infomation

EP 24V configure

1 Sondenkörpermaterial

2 Stabmaterial

3 Kabellänge

4 Leitungsüberwachungswiderstand

5 Kabelmaterial

6 Ex-Zulassung

Amount

additional infomation

BK-390 configure

1 Rohr-Außendurchmesser

2 Kontakt

3 Stecker

Amount

additional infomation

EE-2XF configure

1 Typ

2 Elektrodenanzahl

3 Anschlussgewinde

4 Stabmaterial

5 Stabdurchmesser

6 Beschichtung

7 Kabelbruchwiderstand

8 Sicherheitsfunktion

9 Stablänge

Amount

additional infomation

TK-101 configure

1 ATEX

Amount

additional infomation

ZMF-203e-IR configure

1 Typ

2 Temperaturbereich

3 Messmethode

4 Signalausgang

5 Messbereich

6 Ex-Zulassung

Amount

additional infomation

T-200.L 230V configure

1 Länge

2 Auswerteelektronik

3 Anschlussgewinde

4 Befestigungswinkel

5 Schwimmertyp

Amount

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T208

Immersible Magnetic Probe made of PVC, PE, PPH

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose | Aluminiumdose
Protection class EN60529 : IP 65 Anschlussdose
Connector plug : 3- und 6-fach
connection thread : G 1/8" | G 3/8" | G 1/4" | G 1/2" | G 1" | G1 1/4" | G1 1/2" | G2" | G3"
connection cable : LiYY max. 80 °C | PTFE-Litze, 0,24 mm² | Silikon max. 150 °C
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm (Rohr Ø 8 mm) | 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
Viscosity : < 100 cp
Protection class EN60529 : IP 68 Führungsrohr
Switching voltage : max. 250 V
Switching hysteresis : ca. 2...5 mm
Holding range : ca. 12 mm
Contact function : monostabil | bistabil

Operating temperature

ltdata. : max. +60...+150 °C
ltdata. : min. –20... –10 °C
ltdata. : höhere oder niedrigere Temperaturen auf Anfrage

Switching capacity

Changeover contact : 60 W/VA
normally open : 100 W/VA
Normally closed contact : 60 W/VA

Switching current

Changeover contact : max. 1 A
NO/NC contact : max. 2 A

Contacts

Changeover contact : 8
normally open : 10
Normally closed contact : 7

ZDT-N

Differential pressure transmitter for low pressure applications

Versatile and reliable differential pressure transmitter for measurement on air and other non-aggressive media.

Properties

Pressure type : Differenzdruck
Housing : Kunststoff mit LCD-Anzeige (optional)
Overpressure : 2,5* x Nenndruck

Measurement parameters

Total error : ± 2,5 % FS (typ. ± 0,5 %)
Linearity error : ± 1 % FS
Signal output selection : 0...10 V 4...20 mA
Pressure ranges (mbar) : 1/ 2 / 4 – 2,5 / 5 /10 – 12,5 / 25 /50 – 50 / 100 /200

Operating conditions

Operating voltage (0...10V) : 14...30 V DC
Operating voltage (4...20mA) : 12...30 V DC
Operating temperature : 0...+50 °C
Storage temperature : -20°C...+120°C

Connections

Electrical connection : Schraubklemme im Gehäuse
Process connection : Schlauchanschluss 3,5 mm oder 5,5 mm

Pressure measuring ranges

1/2/4mbar :
2,5/5/10mbar :
12,5/25/50mbar :
50/100/200mbar :
other on request :

PVS-390

PVC float with magnet insert

for actuating monostable and bistable contacts

Variants

40 : AußenØ 40 x 165 mm, für RohraußenØ 50 mm Gewicht ca. 145 g
50 : AußenØ 50 x 125 mm, für RohraußenØ 63 mm Gewicht ca. 156 g

TK-101 EX

Measuring transducer (R/I-transducer)

The measuring transducer Tk101 and Tk101Ex are built directly into the connection boxes of our Liquid Level Measuring Instruments of type TK-30.

Properties

Operating temperature : -20...+60 °C
Storage temperature : -40...+80 °C
Ex-protection : siehe Zertifikat
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung

Input

Resistance range in three-wire circuit : 4...10 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,8 mA @ RE = 4 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,33 mA bei RE = 10 kΩ
Measuring voltage : 3,3 V

Supply/Output

2-wire : 4...20 mA
Voltage(Um) : 11...28 V DC
Burden / load : 0...800 Ω |RBürde max = [(Um - Um min) / 0,02] Ω
Output signal in case of error : max. 24 mA

Fault influences

Max. Total error : ± 1 %
Temperature influence : -0,015 % / °C
Supply voltage influence : 0,025 % / V

Setting range

Full deflection : 60...105 %
Zero point adjustment : 0...25 %

EE-24

Ex-Electrode-single with integrated safety barrier

When using a threshold detection electrode with integrated safety barrier, exceeding or falling below a threshold in conductive fluids in Ex-Zone 0 (category 1) can be detected.

Properties

connection thread : G 1/2” Standard | G 3/4” | G1”
Cable : TPK (Standard) | SIL (Silikon) | FEP (Teflon)
rod length : max. 6.000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 40 bar

Material

electrode body : Edelstahl 1.4571
Process connection : Edelstahl 1.4571
Coating : PTFE
electrode rod : Edelstahl 1.4571
on request : Hastelloy C | Tantal

ZMF-20x Serie

Robust gas sensor for industrial applications with extended operating temperature range and wide-ranging approvals

The ZMF-20X series includes sensors & transmitters for measuring gas concentrations of various gases such as CO2, methane, propane and SF-6. This makes the sensors suitable for many applications. The ZMF-20X gas sensors are designed to be extremely rugged & suitable for use in harsh environments.

Properties

Operating conditions : -40 °C…+60 °C
Storage conditions : -40 °C…+85 °C
RelativeHumidity : 0…95 % nicht kondensierend
Measurement method : NDIR (dual beam technology)
Certification : SIL2-Zertifizierung, ATEX-Zertifizierung (auf Anfrage)
Signal output : 4..20mA
Power supply : 12…24 V DC
Housing : Edelstahl
Standard cable length : 1,5 m (weitere Längen auf Anfrage)
pressure conditions : 800...1200 mbar
screw thread : M46x1,5

XR-6x0 | XR-6x1

Contact protection relay Measuring transducer

The contact protection relays are universal measuring transducers, which input signals (resistance values) with "Namur" specification (DIN EN 60947). Namur" specification (DIN EN 60947) into switching signals of floating output contacts.

Protection class EN60529

clamp : IP20
Housing : IP40

Technical Data

Operating temperature : -20...+60 °C
Storage temperature : -30...+80 °C
Output contacts : potentialfrei
Switching voltage : min. 5 V, max. 250 V AC / 150 V DC
Switching current : min. 5 mA, max. 5 A AC / 5 A DC
Switching capacity : min. 300 mW, max.100 VA / max. 50 W
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung
Ex-protection/IECEx : siehe Baumusterprüfbescheinigung
Weight : ca. 170 g
Quiescent current : umschaltbar

TK-308

Liquid Level Measuring Instruments Series

T30... continuous magnetic immersible probes are used for quasi-acquisition of the filling level in containers with liquid media.

Technical Data

Protection class socket / plug : IP 65
Protection class EN60529 cable : IP 55
Float type : 11,12, 15, 17
connection cable : 1000 mm LiYY 0,5 mm² oder Silikon 0,5 mm²
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 6 bar
Resolution : 7,5 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 20 mm | 1 % | 2 % | 5 %
Accessories : R/I-Wandler TK-101

Operating temperature

PVC : max. 60 °C
PE : max. 80 °C
PP : max. 90 °C

MaterialDensity

Type 11 : 0,60 g/cm³
Type 12 : 1,00 g/cm³
Type 15 : 0,59 g/cm³
Type 17 : 0,63 g/cm³

T205-0

Immersible Magnetic Probe made of PVC, PE, PPH, PTFE or stainless steel (1.4571)

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

Protection class : IP 68 Kabel
Float type : max. 4x Zylinder Edelstahl 27 mm Ø
connection cable : 1000 mm PUR Blau
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating temperature : max. 120 °C
Operating pressure : max. 10 bar (Schwimmer)
media density : 0,78 g/cm³
Number of contacts : max. 2 Schließer / 2 Öffner
Switching current : 1A, 2A
Switching capacity : 50 W/VA
min. contact distance with several floats : 50 mm

KST-20 VENTO CO2

KST-20 Vento with air quality monitoring function

Automatic, controlled ventilation and dehumidification of rooms with the aH-Controlled technology*

Properties

measuring range (Humidity) : 0…100 % rF,
Measuring accuracy (humidity) : ±2 %
measuring range (Temperature) : -40…+80 °C
Measuring accuracy (temperature) : ±0,2 °C
Signal output : I2C
measuring range (CO2) : 0…5.000 ppm
Adjustable limits : 1.000…1.500 ppm
Power supply : 230 V AC
Protection class : IP 65
Dimensions (LxBxH) : 160 x 90 x 50 mm
Housing : hochwertiges ASA+PC (UL 94 V-0) für harte Beanspruchung, flammwidrig und selbstverlöschend

Measuring range

measuring range (Humidity) : 0...100 % rF
Measuring accuracy (humidity) : ± 2%
measuring range (Temperature) : -40...+80 °C
Measuring accuracy (temperature) : ± 0,2 °C
measuring range (CO2) : 0…5.000 ppm
Adjustable limits : 1.000...1.500 ppm

ViscoScope® VA-300

Maintenance-free inline process viscometer for real-time viscosity measurement

The ViscoScope® sensors are made of high-quality, first-class stainless steel and impress with their intelligent, robust design.

Properties

Protection class : IP65
Material : 1.4571 / 1.4404 (316Ti / 316L)
Process temperature : -40°C … +450°C
Process pressure : Vakuum ... 450 bar
Process connections : DIN Flansch | ANSI Flansch | NPT | Varivent® | Tri-Clamp
Cable length sensor - transmitter : max. 1.000m
max. flow velocity : 10 m / sec
Ex approval : (optional) II 1/2G Ex ia IIC T6...T3 Ga/Gb
Material (optional) : Hastelloy C22, Duplex 2205, Teflon

Sensor types

big cylinder : VA-300L
small cylinder : VA-300M
Sphere : VA-300H
small sphere : VA-300X

Measuring range

VA-300L : 0,1 - 2.500 mPa·s x g/cm³
VA-300M : 1 - 25.000 mPa·s x g/cm³
VA-300H : 100 - 250.000 mPa·s x g/cm³
VA-300X : 100 - 2.500.000 mPa·s x g/cm³

Probe dimensions

VA-300L : Ø 32 x 190 mm
VA-300M : Ø 32 x 165 mm
VA-300H : Ø 32 x 130 mm
VA-300X : Ø 19 x 115 mm

LU-1X0

Compact Ultrasonic Level Sensor

The LU-150 is a short-range integrated ultrasonic level transmitter, intrinsically safe as Ex-version LU-180. This general purpose, 2 wire, 4 to 20 mA loop powered transmitter is ideal for liquids, slurries, and bulk materials in open or closed vessels to 5 m (16.4 ft).

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 68
Power supply : 12...30 V DC / 0.1A Spitze
Power consumption : Max. 0,75 W (25 mA bei 24 V DC)
Output : 4...20 mA
Max. Load : 600 Ω bei 24 V DC
Measuring span : Proportional oder umgekehrt proportional
Measurable materials : Flüssigkeiten, Schlämme, Schuttgüter
operating temperature : –20...+60 °C
Opening angle : 12°
working pressure : Atmosphärisch
Display : 3-stelliges LCD
Process connection : Gewinde G 2" (BSPP) EN 10226 PVDF
Weight : 1,3 Kg
Cable entry : Kabelverschraubung M 20 x 1.5
Material housing electronics : Polybutylenterephthalat PBT
Material sensor / thread : PVDF-Copolymer

Input

Measuring range : 0,25...5,0 m
frequency : 54 kHz

Measuring Accuracy

Measurement deviation : ± 0,25 % vom Messbereich (in Luft)
Resolution : 3 mm
Temperature compensation : im Sensor integriert
Echo processing : „Sonic Intelligence“ von Siemens

TK-300

Level transducer

T30... continuous magnetic immersible probes are used for quasi-acquisition of the filling level in containers with liquid media.

Properties TK-300

connection : Polyesterdose | Aluminiumdose | Stecker nach DIN 43650
Protection class socket / plug : IP 65
Protection class EN60529 cable : IP 55
Float type : 10 (14)
connection cable : 1000 mm LiYY 0,5 mm² oder Silikon 0,5 mm²
Sliding tube length : max. 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 6 bar
Resolution : 10 mm, 15 mm oder 1%, 2%, 5% je nach Auflösung
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung

Operating temperature

PV : max. 60°C
PE : max 80 °C
PP : max. 90°C

MaterialDensity

Type 10 : 0,72 g/cm³
Type 14 : 0,72 g/cm³
Type 18 : 0,82 g/cm³

QFS-40

Built-in float level switch

The QFS-40 built-in float switch is designed for low-cost monitoring of liquids in containers.

Technical Data

Switch housing : PPH| PVDF
Seal : NBR (PPH) | FPM (PVDF)
Operating temperature : PPH max. 80 °C| PVDF max. 100 °C
Operating pressure : max. 10 bar
Mounting position : horizontal (±30° von der Horizontalen)
Contact assembly : Schliesser-, Öffnerkontakt (je nach Einbau)
Electrical connection : PVC-Kabel
Switching capacity : max. 230 V AC/DC| max. 40 VA, max. 2 A
Contact resistance : max. 80 mW
Min. electric strength : 400 V DC / 1 s
Inductive/capacitive loads : Unbedingt Kontaktschutz vorsehen
fluid density : PPH > 0,6 kg/dm³ | PVDF > 0,95 kg/dm³
Protection class : IP 68

Connections

external installation : G ½"
internal installation : M16

EP 24V

Plate Electrode as Leak Detector (conductive)

with general approval for constructions Z-65.40-191

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 68
Operating temperature : atmosphärisch
Operating pressure : atmosphärisch
Resistance value of line monitoring : 22 kΩ / 100 kΩ
cable length : auf Wunsch

Material

Cable : TPK (PVC Basis)
Sensor rods : Edelstahl (1.4571) | Hastelloy B | Hastelloy C | Titan | Tantal | Glaskohlenstoff

Options

cable material : FEP (Teflon) | EX (PVC blau)

BK-390

Bistable change-over contact

Magnetically actuated changeover switch, which permanently changes its electrical switching state as a result of a magnetic system passing by, depending on the direction of movement.

Properties

Protection class EN60529 : IP 65
Operating temperature : –25...+70 °C
Wire cross-section max. : 1,5mm²
Switching point distance between two contacts : min. 40 mm
Switching hysteresis : ca. 10-15 mm

Material

Housing : Polycarbonat
Mounting clip : V2A, Kabelbinder (PP)
Rivet : V2A
Screw connection : M 20 x 1.5, Polyamid

Weight

BK-390-50 : 137 g
BK-390-63 / BK-380 : 140 g

Switching contact

Switching voltage : 5...250 V AC/DC
Switching current : 1mA...6 A AC/DC
Switching capacity(min.) : 300 VA, 60 W
Switching capacity(max.) : 5 mW

EE-2XF

Conductive electrodes as overfill protection for Ex-Zone 0 (Cat. 1)

Conductive electrodes EE-2XF for monitoring conductive liquids within the Ex area Zone 0 (Cat. 1) for water-polluting and flammable liquids.

Properties

connection : Edelstahl (1.4571)
Protection class : IP 65
Ex-protection : TÜV 02 ATEX 1796 X
Ex protection type : II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 bzw. Ex ia IIB T6 / II ½ G Ex ia IIC T6 bzw. Ex ia IIB T6
connection thread : G1", G1¼", G1½”
Coating length : voll=ganzer Stab (10 mm am Stabende sind blank) teil =ca. 250 mm von oben
Rod diameter : 4 oder 6 mm
rod length : max. 6 m
Operating pressure media side : max. 40 bar
Maximum permissible electrical connection values : Stromkreis in Zündschutzart Eigensicherheit Ex ia IIC/IIB
Connection values : Ui 15V | Li 10 mA | Pi 100 mW
Internal inductances / capacitances : vernachlässigbar klein
Spacer : ab Länge > 1000 mm je 1000 mm 1 Abstandshalter

Operating temperature

Category 1 Class T6...T1 : 60 °C
Category 2 Class T6 : Medien & Umgebung 80 °C
Category 2 Class T5 : Medien & Umgebung 95°C
Category 2 Class T4 : Medien 130°C, Umgebung 100°C
Category 2 Class T3...T1 : Medien 150°C, Umgebung 100 °C

Material

Cable entry EE-21 : Edelstahl (1.4571)
Cable entry EE-22 : PVDF
Electrode body material : Edelstahl (1.4571)
Seal (head) : Viton
Seal (media side) : Viton / PTFE
Potential equalisation conductor connection : Edelstahl (1.4571)
Material electrode rods : Edelstahl (1.4571), Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, Tantal
material coating : PTFE

TK-101

Measuring transducer (R/I-transducer)

The measuring transducer Tk101 and Tk101Ex are built directly into the connection boxes of our Liquid Level Measuring Instruments of type TK-30.

Properties

Operating temperature : -20...+60 °C
Storage temperature : -40...+80 °C
Ex-protection : siehe Zertifikat
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung

Input

Resistance range in three-wire circuit : 4...10 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,8 mA @ RE = 4 kΩ
Measuring current : 0,33 mA bei RE = 10 kΩ
Measuring voltage : 3,3 V

Supply/Output

2-wire : 4...20 mA
Voltage(Um) : 11...28 V DC
Burden / load : 0...800 Ω |RBürde max = [(Um - Um min) / 0,02] Ω
Output signal in case of error : max. 24 mA

Fault influences

Max. Total error : ± 1 %
Temperature influence : -0,015 % / °C
Supply voltage influence : 0,025 % / V

Setting range

Full deflection : 60...105 %
Zero point adjustment : 0...25 %

ZMF-203e-IR

Robust sulphur hexafluoride SF6 sensor for industrial applications with extended operating temperature range and wide-ranging approvals

The ZMF-203e-IR is an SF6 sensor for measuring sulphur hexafluoride concentration in harsh environments.

Properties

Operating conditions : -40 °C…+60 °C
Storage conditions : -40 °C…+85 °C
RelativeHumidity : 0…95 % nicht kondensierend
Measurement method : NDIR (dual beam technology)
Certification : SIL2, ATEX
Signal output : 4..20mA
Power supply : 12…24 V DC
Housing : Edelstahl
Standard cable length : 1,5 m
pressure conditions : 800...1200 mbar
screw thread : M46x15

Measuring ranges

in ppm : in vol%
0...1.000ppm : 0...0,1 vol%
0...2.000ppm : 0...0,2 vol%

Options

Other cable lengths on request :
ATEX certification (optional) :

T-200.L 230V

Leakage probes with general building authority approval

The leakage probes T-200.L are approved by the "DIBt" on the basis of the "WasBauPVO" for the detection of leaked liquids hazardous to water.

Connection

Box : Polyesterdose (PO)

Properties

Protection class : IP 65
Cable entry : PVDF-Verschraubung , PVC-Dichtung
Material Float : PE
Material leakage probe base : PE
Cable : TPK (PVC Basis)
Operating temperature : max. 60 °C
Operating pressure : atmosphärisch
media density : ρ ≥ 0,6 g/cm³
Switching hysteresis : typ. 2 mm
Switching point tolerance : max. 2 mm

Power supply

nominal voltage : 24…230 V AC/DC
Power consumption : ≤ 2 W

Output

Output contact : 2 potentialfreie Wechselkontakte
Switching voltage : max. 250 V AC / 30 V DC
Switching current : max. 5 A AC / 5 A DC
Switching capacity : max. 750 VA / 90 W
displays : Betriebs-LED grün, Funktions-LED rot
Switching delay : ca. 0,5 s Anzug/Abfall
CE marking : siehe Konformitätserklärung

T202

Immersible Magnetic Probe made of stainless steel (1.4571)

Magnetic immersion probes for use with highly aggressive liquid media for detecting level limits in containers

Properties

connection : Polyesterdose | Aluminiumdose
Protection class EN60529 : IP 65 Anschlussdose
Connector plug : 3- und 6-fach
connection thread : G 1/8" | G 3/8" | G 1/4" | G 1/2" | G 1" | G1 1/4" | G1 1/2" | G2" | G3"
connection cable : LiYY max. 80 °C | PTFE-Litze, 0,24 mm² | Silikon max. 150 °C
Sliding tube length : max. 1000 mm (Rohr Ø 8 mm) | 6000 mm
Operating pressure : max. 20 bar
Viscosity : < 100 cp
Protection class EN60529 : IP 68 Führungsrohr
Switching voltage : max. 250 V
Switching hysteresis : ca. 2...5 mm
Holding range : ca. 12 mm
Contact function : monostabil | bistabil

Operating temperature

ltdata. : max. +60...+150 °C
ltdata. : min. –20... –10 °C
ltdata. : höhere oder niedrigere Temperaturen auf Anfrage

Switching capacity

Changeover contact : 60 W/VA
normally open : 100 W/VA
Normally closed contact : 60 W/VA

Switching current

Changeover contact : max. 1 A
NO/NC contact : max. 2 A

Contacts

Changeover contact : 8
normally open : 10
Normally closed contact : 7

FDL400

Flow Data Logger

The FDL400 "Flow Data Logger 400" measuring device is suitable for measuring the flow of water and wastewater in fully or partially filled sewers or pipes of various geometries.

Properties