For pipes from ¾'' to 20''
The integrated, precise differential pressure sensor measures the differential pressure/ dynamic pressure at the sensor tip.
Easy installation under pressure
Pressure-tight drilling device and tapping clamp
No safety chain / no safety rope necessary
Setting directly on the display
Rotatable display view / use overhead
For pipes from ¾'' to 20''
The integrated, precise differential pressure sensor measures the differential pressure/ dynamic pressure at the sensor tip.
Easy installation under pressure
Pressure-tight drilling device and tapping clamp
No safety chain / no safety rope necessary
Setting directly on the display
Rotatable display view / use overhead

VD 500 - Flow sensor for wet compressed air

Reduce your energy costs and increase your efficiency with the VD 500. Suitable directly for measurement after the compressor. Monitor the delivery rate of your compressor and create a FAD analysis.

  • Measurement immediately downstream of the compressor
  • Measurement at high temperatures
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  • New: Unique sensitivity in the lower measuring range: Measures from as little as 2 m/s and thus covers the complete operating range of variable speed drive (VSD) compressors
  • Particularly suitable for extremely high flow rates
  • Flow, total consumption, temperature and pressure
  • Measurement at high temperatures, max. temperature 180 °C
  • Can be used in pipes from DN 20 to DN 600
  • Installation via 1/2″ ball valve under pressure
  • Measurement of the capacity of compressors
  • Compressed air audits
  • Efficiency measurement of compressed air systems
  • After functioning water separator
  • In horizontal lines (recommended) or in risers
  • 04...20 mA, pulse and a Modbus RTU (RS 485) interface as standard
  • Optional interfaces like Modbus TCP (Ethernet), PoE, M-Bus 
  • Pressure range up to 30 bar 
  • Temperature of the medium -30 ° ... +180 °C
  • Integrated display to show the measured values 
  • Available from DN20 to DN500
  • Easy installation under pressure
  • Settings adjustable via the keys of the display
  • Main counter reading can be reset via the display 
  • Can be used for velocities up to 600 Nm/s
  • High accuracy with 1.5% deviation of the measured value
Instruction manual VD 500

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