Software simplifies flowmeter programming

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Sep 16, 2005

Flow Technology has released its VisualLink flowmeter programming software.

Flow Technology has announced the release of the VisualLink flowmeter programming software.

Designed for turbine flowmeters employing FTI's high-performance LinearLink and LinearLink temperature compensated interface (TCI), the new software simplifies flowmeter programming and eliminates the need for manual calibration data entry.

With the Windows 2000/XP-based VisualLink software, flow rate data points from FTI.SAV flowmeter calibration files can be uploaded directly to the LinearLink and LinearLink TCI systems.

Users are relieved of typing complex calibration information into a personal computer (PC), and then downloading the data to their flowmeter electronics.

The software also makes it easy to arrange units of measure and header information when programming a flow measurement system.

According to Flow Technology's Product Manager, Rex Mann, VisualLink is a valuable, timesaving tool for users of the advanced LinearLink and LinearLink TCI solutions.

"The VisualLink software provides greater flexibility for configuring a turbine meter-based system, and does away with programming errors resulting from manual entry of calibration data", said Mann.

"On request, Flow Technology customers can receive an electronic SAV file of their flowmeter calibration data for use with the VisualLink software to program the LinearLink or TCI units".

"Future plans are to allow customers access to download their flowmeter calibration files directly from our website".

"Unlike other manufacturers' programming software, with VisualLink, there's no need to type in a long list of calibration data points".

Designed for use with all types of turbine flowmeters, the LinearLink is a high-performance system that redefines the methodology for optimum linearisation.

Based on measuring the time between turbine rotor blades, the LinearLink can output "real-time" corrected K-factor flow data in 10ms, with an accuracy of +0.1% of reading over the full repeatable range of the flowmeter.

This wide turndown is made possible by a unique approach that enhances resolution in the low flow range of the turbine flowmeter where linearisation is critical.

The LinearLink TCI represents a new, sophisticated electronics platform for flow meter linearisation and viscosity/density correction.

Intended to meet the demanding requirements of the aerospace, automotive and process manufacturing industries, the LinearLink TCI provides significant improvements to flowmeter accuracy conditions.

Its unique design combines, in a single instrument, temperature compensation with linearisation, signal conditioning, user-selectable outputs and a wide input power voltage range.

The VisualLink flowmeter programming software can be downloaded free of charge from the Flow Technology website until 1st April 2006.

The software will be available for US $100.00 following the introductory period.