IFM efector has released a line of pump diagnostic pressure sensors that detect potential pump damage caused by cavitation, trapped air or gas, blockages, and deposits.
The PIM sensor can perform pump monitoring and pressure detection in the one housing.
The sensor continuously monitors a pump to provide numeric indication of the operating system pressure, while also offering independent continuous diagnosis of the pump’s condition.
Operating as a pump diagnostic sensor, the sensor measures the high-frequency pulsations of a properly operating pump and stores it as a reference.
If changes occur in the system’s pulsations, 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.
The company’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’s teach function is setup using a numeric pushbutton display.
The sensor’s display alternately provides the numeric system pressure and the operating state of the pump via a graphical trend display.
The unit’s second output can be configured as a switching output with hysteresis or window function.
FDT programming software displays measured values, analog output, limit values, and the parameter setting of thresholds for diagnosis.
Stainless steel pressure sensors are available for sanitary applications.
Key contact:
ifm efector
sales.au@ifm.com
www.ifmefector.com.au/pim
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