Flow Metering
KATflow 230 Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter
Dual-channel portable ultrasonic flow meter for non-invasive liquid measurement across pipe sizes from 10 mm to 6,500 mm.
Max Flow Rate
L / h
Max Discharge Pressure
Barg
Max Air Supply Pressure
Barg
The KATflow 230 Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter combines advanced performance with robust portability. Designed for complex flow measurement tasks, it provides dual-channel capability, enabling monitoring of two pipes simultaneously or enhanced accuracy in non-ideal conditions.
Compact yet powerful, it’s ideal for temporary measurement setups, process verification, and heat energy monitoring in diverse industrial environments.
Key Features
- Dual-channel flow monitoring – measure two pipes or compare flows simultaneously
- Non-invasive clamp-on measurement – no pipe cutting or process interruption
- Measures pipe diameters from 10 mm to 6,500 mm
- Built-in PT100 inputs for heat energy measurement
- Internal data logger stores up to 100,000 measurements
- IP65 aluminium housing with backlit LCD and full keypad
- Battery-powered with up to 24 hours operating time
- KATdata+ software for data download, graphing, and reporting
- Optional wall thickness gauge and IP67 crush-proof transport case
Applications
- HVAC and building energy monitoring
- Large pipe and dual-stream flow measurement
- Temporary or replacement flow metering
- Heat exchanger efficiency analysis
- Clean water, process liquid, and chemical system monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Measurement principle: Ultrasonic transit-time difference
- Flow velocity range: 0.01 – 25 m/s
- Accuracy: ±1–3 % of reading (±0.5 % with process calibration)
- Repeatability: ±0.15 % of measured value
- Pipe diameter range: 10 mm – 6,500 mm
- Temperature range (sensors): –30 °C to +250 °C
- Protection class: IP65 (instrument), IP66–68 (transducers)
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours (NiMH rechargeable batteries)
- Display: Three-line LCD, 128×64 dots, backlit
- Data logger capacity: 30,000 – 100,000 measurement sets
- Outputs: 0/4–20 mA, open collector, relay, RS232/USB
- Inputs: 2 or 4 × PT100 (for heat quantity measurement)
- Weight: Approx. 2.0 kg
Why Choose the KATflow 230
The KATflow 230 stands out as a professional-grade portable flow solution. With high accuracy, dual measurement capability, and integrated heat metering, it delivers laboratory-level performance in a compact, field-ready unit.
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