Battery Operated Flow Meters are powered by internal batteries and do not require external power supply. They are widely used in working conditions where there is no power supply in the field or the power grid is difficult to lay. The general battery is a lithium battery, which can support several years of measurement.
Most of Sino-Inst’s industrial flow meters can be customized to be battery-powered. Our most common battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeters, battery turbine flowmeters, and electromagnetic-powered ultrasonic flowmeters.
Battery Operated Flow Meters Vs Conventional Flow Meters
Most of our commonly used flowmeters need to be powered on. For example, 24VDC, 220VAC. It is mainly needed to drive the data processing and signal output of the flow transmitter. For example, digital instantaneous flow, cumulative flow. And 4-20mA signal output, RS485 protocol, etc. These functions require power supply.
Battery-powered flowmeters do not require external 24VDC, 220VAC power supply. Generally, batteries are installed on the body of the flowmeter to drive the flow transmitter to work. Common 3.6V lithium batteries. In this way, the battery flowmeter can exist alone.
Benefits of Battery Operated Flow Meters
No need to connect to an external power supply. Not limited by power supply lines. Can be installed in various places where it is difficult to obtain external power. For example, remote areas, outdoor temporary monitoring points, steam pipeline locations such as old factory renovation.
Low maintenance cost. There are no complex external power supply lines and related equipment, which reduces the maintenance work and repair costs caused by power supply line failures.
Battery replacement operation is usually relatively simple. Ordinary users can complete it by themselves after simple training. Reduced dependence on professional technicians and saved maintenance labor costs.
Micro-power technology supports long battery life. Battery-powered flow meters using micro-power technology can achieve longer operation when the battery power is limited.
Featured Battery Operated Flow Meter Types
Battery powered electromagnetic flow meters
Battery-powered intelligent electromagnetic flowmeter is suitable for measuring the volume flow of conductive liquids and slurries in closed pipes. Such as water, sewage, mud, pulp, various acids, alkalis, salt solutions, food slurries, etc. It is widely used in places where external power cannot be provided in industries such as petroleum, chemical, electric power, mining, water supply and drainage, light industry, and food.
The flowmeter is equipped with a set of lithium battery packs as standard, which can work continuously for 3 to 6 years. If a high-capacity lithium battery pack is selected, the continuous working time will be longer.
Display instantaneous flow, instantaneous flow velocity, cumulative flow, conductivity ratio, signal strength, battery power and other information on the spot.
Portable ultrasonic flowmeter
Handheld or portable ultrasonic flowmeter makes pipeline flow measurement more convenient. Built-in rechargeable NiMH battery, can work continuously for about 20 hours. With different types of external clamp sensors. Can meet different sizes of pipe diameters from DN25 to DN6000.
Battery Powered Turbine Flow Meters
Battery powered turbine flow meter is a high-precision instrument that uses turbine rotation to measure fluid flow. It uses battery as power source, ensuring stable operation without external power supply.
- Independent power supply: Battery powered turbine flow meter has built-in battery, which can work independently without external power supply, suitable for remote areas or mobile devices.
- Stability: The stability of battery power supply ensures the reliability of flow meter and accuracy of data in long-term operation.
- Easy to install: The design takes user convenience into consideration, and the installation process is simple and easy for users to operate.
- Low power consumption: With low power consumption design, long battery life, reduced frequency of battery replacement and maintenance cost.
Battery-powered Vortex Flow Meters
As fluid moves across a vortex meter shedder bar, vortices form. The frequency of the vortices shedding is proportional to the fluid velocity. Vortex flow meters can accurately measure the flow of gas, liquid and steam in a wide flow range without being affected by the physical properties of the fluid.
Battery-powered Vortex Flow Meters use micro-power high-tech and can display instantaneous flow, cumulative flow, etc. on-site. They can run for more than two years without power failure.
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Whether you’re managing irrigation systems on rural farmland or tracking water usage at a remote mining site, a well-chosen battery powered flow meter can provide you with the insight, reliability, and efficiency you need, all without access to the grid.
If you need help selecting the right battery powered flow meter for your application, feel free to contact the Sino-Inst sales team. Our company will be your most reliable partner!