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Understanding the iSeries Totalizer for Gas Mass Flow Rate
Do you have questions about the iSeries flow meter Totalizer App that comes standard with every QuadraTherm 640i/780i Thermal Mass Flow Meter or want to learn more about gas mass flow rate? We get many support questions regarding the app, generally covering the same few points, so let’s spend a few minutes and discuss how to use and understand […]
Read the StoryUnderstanding 4-20mA Current Loop Communications
Imagine this: You’ve got your flow meter with 4-20mA output setup. Confidently, you flip the switch, turning it on and then it happens–the readings are off. You’re not getting the output you need. Frustrated, you tinker with it, and still nothing. Now, you’re out of your depth. You need to get this thing working so […]
Read the StoryHow to Achieve Precise Air-Fuel Ratio Control in Burner Control Applications
Mass flow control is all around us. One common application for industrial mass flow control is air-fuel ratio control of burners in industrial heating processes for manufacturing and other industries. For burner control in manufacturing, precise mass flow control of the air-fuel ratio to the burner keeps melt temperatures constant which produces quality products including […]
Read the StoryCustomize Your Flow Meters
Did you know Sierra has a special team called OEM & Custom Solutions Group? This team of engineers and technicians is dedicated to meeting the need for custom products. By utilizing nearly 40 years of flow meter design experience, we modify any existing product to meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM), private label or general customer special […]
Read the StoryWireless Flow Metering: More Than Just No Wires
In my last post, I described having your meters connected to a wired network, and the “remote” console wirelessly communicating with said meters. This time, I want to expand on this with introducing wireless meters into the mix. So, you now have 6 meters communicating on a wired network; and their data is being introspected by […]
Read the StoryWireless Networks for the Digital Flow Meter, Part 1
Last time I wrote about unified communications, which is the ability to use discrete communications protocols within a protocol network. This time I want to expand on the physical aspects of the network as it relates to flowmeters, including mass air, oxygen, pipe, water and other types. Let’s assume you’ve just purchased another five flow […]
Read the StoryDigital, Unified Communication for Flow Meters
You’ve purchased your new flow meters and installed them. They’re all running and providing high quality flow data. You’ve decided, rightly so, that you need to connect the meters together so you can get information from a centralized console and possibly even adjust these meters from that same console. The days of walking to each […]
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