AMETEK FAST Viscosity Sensor Transmitter Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- AMETEK
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AMETEK FAST Viscosity Sensor Transmitter
Rugged Viscosity Control Solution for Any Process System
- Highly sensitive, versatile in-line instrument
- For fully-flooded applications up to 200 psig
- No moving parts, no maintenance, unaffected by vibration
- Flexible mounting configurations
Features
The AMETEK Brookfield FAST system has a rugged design with no moving parts. It has been designed to perform day after day under the extreme demands with no maintenance. Utilizing a high frequency, micro-rotational core, this worry- free system can measure and control the viscosity of your products from start to finish allowing the operators to handle other concerns.
Features include:
- Unique micro-rotational sensor
- No moving parts, no maintenance
- Unaffected by external vibration
- Flexible vertical or horizontal installation
- True temperature readings to 120°C
- Maintains correct ink color throughout the process
- Compact: only 8.5 inches (21.6cm) tall
Applications
- Single Station Controller
- Multi-Station Controller
- Immersion Probe Style Mounting
- NEMA-7 and ATEX Explosion-Proof Configurations
- Sanitary (food grade) and Ink System Configurations
FAST Viscosity Sensor Specifications
Measurement Type| Torsionally oscillating probe
Measurement Range| 1-3,300 (opt. 12,000) cSt
Process Connections| ¾” female threaded (1” male or female threaded and 3A
designs, optional)
Repeatability| ±1.0% of reading
Wetted Surfaces| 316L stainless steel
Sensor O-ring| Viton (EPDM, Kalrez, or Isolast, optional)
Temperature (fluid)| -4 to 248°F (-20 to 120°C
Pressure Range| 0 to 200 psig max.
FMXTS Transmitter Specifications
Viscosity Ranges (cST, field selectable)| 0 to 50, 0 to 100, 0 to 250,
0 to 500, 0 to 1000, 0 to 1500,
0 to 2000, 0 to 3300, 0 to 12000
Analog Output (2)| 4-20 mA (non-isolated) CH1 = viscosity
CH2 = temperature
Serial Port| Port 1 = RS232, simple, read only
Port 2 = ½ Duplex RS485,
Modbus RTU driver
Electronics Package| Wall mount, NEMA-4 (IP65), 8” x 8” x 6” (203 x 203 x
152mm), 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Electrical Area Rating| NEMA-4 (NEMA-7 or ATEX optional)
Power Requirements| 24 VDC,
115/230 VAC,
50/60 Hz
Customer Support
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