SICK's FTMg 4-in-1 Flow Meter Promises To Give You Big Energy Savings
SICK's innovative new FTMg thermal flow meter simultaneously measures gas flow, pressure and temperature then computes the combined values to detect leaks in pneumatic systems and monitor compressed air energy consumption in real time.
The SICK FTMg Thermal Flow Meter's on-board algorithm uses the flow, pressure and temperature values to calculate the energy of gas passing through the flow channel in kWh. By comparing to the electrical power demand of the compressor, the SICK FTMg can accurately detect changes in the efficiency of a pneumatic system. As a result, the compact and easy-to-use device promises major benefits for improved process efficiency of machines, as well as to achieve plant-wide savings as part of ISO EN 50001-compliant energy management systems.
"Compressed air loss is a major source of wasted energy in most production
plants, quite easily amounting for more air lost through leakages than is used
for the process itself. Undetected leaks in pneumatic systems can lead to unexpected
machine failures, or to gradual degradation in product quality."
"SICK's first gas flow meter for factory automation has entered the market with an
exciting innovation that breaks new ground, especially for minimising the operating
costs associated with producing, supplying and distributing compressed air."
"This neat little sensor has a real-time graphic display for trending of measured values
on the device itself. At the same time, it opens up a transparency for production and
maintenance teams to monitor, trend and record the operating efficiency and energy
consumption of their pneumatic systems through industrial control, IT or cloud-based
systems. Using the FTMg, targeted interventions can be planned to identify and
eliminate leaks in machine cell compressed air systems, for example."
- Darren Pratt, SICK UK Product Manager for Industrial Instrumentation.
Your Benefits
- Transparent compressed air consumption measurement according to DIN EN 50001
- Complete overview of the flow, pressure and temperature gases increases system reliability
- IO-Link or Ethernet interfaces for simple system integration and data availability
- Cost savings thanks to reduced energy consumption and increase in production efficiency
- Intuitive configuration with large, contrast-rich OLED display saves time and money
- Only one installation and commissioning process for the connection of all data
Universal Connectivity
Whether working on a computer, mobile device or through a controller, using the SICK FTMg keeps production, maintenance teams and energy managers immediately informed of the system performance.
The FTMg industry variant supports integration into a PLC control system e.g. via 4-20mA or switch outputs, as well as via IO-Link, through which it can also be connected with higher level fieldbus gateways such as the Sick SIG200 Profinet Sensor Integration Gateway or with the cloud via devices like the SICK Telematic Data Collector (TDC) Alerts and dashboards can be sent directly from these devices to smart phones or tablets.
The Power Over Ethernet (PoE) version is designed for connection into plant-based condition monitoring systems, higher automation levels such as ERP systems and cloud-based applications via OPC UA and MQTT interfaces. Its integrated web server enables simple orientation by computer and standard browser.
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Reliable and Accurate
The SICK FTMg, which stands for Flow Thermal Meter for gases, is suitable for use with inert gases such as argon, helium, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, as well as compressed air. It uses the dynamic calorimetric principle for precision measurement to reliably detect even the smallest changes. Its straight measurement channel design ensures highly accurate measurement with almost zero pressure loss as gases flow through the sensor during measurement.
The SICK FTMg comes in three pipe diameters and process connections. On each, the easy-to-read crystal-clear OLED colour display shows measured values, together with a simple trend graphic, enabling quick and accurate interpretation of measured data.
The multifunctional FTMg flow sensor is able to output up to eight process parameters in total: flow speed, flow volume, cumulative volume, mass flow, cumulative mass, energy consumption, current pressure
and temperature.
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If you want to know more about the SICK FTMg sensor, or have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch on 01254 685900 and our Internal Sales Advisors or Technical Support Engineers will be happy to chat!
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