VPInstruments introduces VPFlowScope in-line for ultimate compressed air monitoring

Since the introduction of the first VPFlowScope in 2007, numerous companies have annually saved tens of thousands of euros, if not more, on the energy costs of their compressed air installation.

With the recently introduced VPFlowScope in-line, flow, temperature and pressure are measured simultaneously. All measuring values are shown on the display in real-time and can be stored in the internal memory. Reading, configuring and browsing through menus is easy, using the display and the arrow and function keys on the front panel. Therefore it is not necessary to connect the VPFlowScope Inline to a laptop during installation, programming and start up.

Bidirectional measurement

The new VPFlowScope in-line is provided with the patented combination of a Thermabridge flowsensor, solid state pressure sensor and a temperature sensor. The flow sensor measures bidirectionally, meaning that flows are measured in both directions. This is useful in situations involving back flow of air or gas, as well as being a good indicator for situations in which this is not desired. The internal memory (flash) can store up to 2 million measuring values, which subsequently form the basis for further analyses, by which savings can be detected, realised and maintained.

Three versions

The VPFlowScope in-line is easily integrated into the compressed air or gas piping, and is available for pipe diameters of respectively 0.5”, 1” and 2”. The 0.5” version is suitable for a measuring range of 0 – 100 m3/hour. The 1” version has a range of 0 – 250 m3/hour. The largest version measures up to 1,000 m3/hour. The temperature range runs to 60 °C. The VPFlowScope in-line is provided with RS485, 4..20 mA, Modbus RTU, Pulse and USB outputs for connecting a laptop, or adding it to a network. The VPFlowScope in-line will be available in the third quarter of 2013.