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News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: Pump diagnostic pressure sensors
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 May 2008
Sensor detects pump cavitation and
stoppages
IFM Electronic's has developed a pump diagnostic pressure sensor that continuously monitors and detects cavitation, trapped air and blockages.
IFM Electronic has dveloped a range of pump diagnostic pressure sensors that detect potential pump damage caused by cavitation, trapped air or gas, blockages and deposits The PIM Series pressure sensor can perform two functions in one compact housing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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1 - Pump monitoring.
2 - Pressure detection.
The sensor continuously monitors a pump to provide numeric indication of the operating system pressure and offers independent continuous diagnosis of the pump's condition.
* Pump diagnostic sensor - operating as a pump diagnostic sensor, the PIM sensor measures the high-frequency pulsation of a properly operating pump and stores it as a reference.
If changes occur in the system, the pulsations will change.
These changes are immediately detected by the sensor.
If a critical pump condition occurs, such as cavitation, the sensor will provide an alarm signal to a controller.
ifm's condition-based pump monitoring sensor increases machine uptime and reduces damage caused by poor pump operating conditions.
In addition to monitoring a pump, any disturbances around the pump such as trapped air in the medium, clogged filters, deposits in pipes or improperly opened valves are also monitored.
The sensor and its teach function are quickly set up using the numeric pushbutton display.
The sensor's display alternately provides the numeric system pressure and the operating state of the pump via a trend display that graphically depicts the operating state of the pump.
* Switching output - the sensor's second output can be configured as a switching output with hysteresis or window function or as a scalable analogue output.
Due to the high overload resistance of the ceramic capacitive measuring cell, the sensor is especially suited for switch-off in case of overpressure.
FDT programming software enables the display of the measured values, analog output, limit values and the parameter setting of the thresholds for diagnosis.
The stainless steel PIM pressure sensor is designed for sanitary applications and uses a variety of sanitary adapters for a secure fitting in washdown, CIP and SIP conditions.
The sensor is 3A authorized and meets FDA and EHEDG requirements.
A variety of M12 cable assemblies designed specifically for wash-down conditions are available from IFM. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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