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PT878 Flow Meter Rental

Next Day Delivery Available* * Next day delivery available to mainland UK when rental paperwork is received by 12 midday (stock permitting).
Technical Support Supported by engineers who have installed 000s of flow meters.
Large Rental Fleet RS Hydro have the largest rental fleet of PT878s in the UK
Installed in minutes.

Product Options

Transducers Required

Pipe Material (if known)

Pipe Diameter (if known)

Pipe Wall Thickness (if known)

Energy Kit

I/O Cable (Input/Output Cable)

Magnetic Clamping Fixtures

240 V Plug

110 V Plug

Extension Cables (10 m)

Extension Cables (20 m)

Extension Cables (30 m)

Infrared Adapter

Quantity Required Date Notes about your application

SKU :PT878-H

Case Studies

Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter to Undertake Trunk Mains Verification

Flow Data Provides Evidence for a Prosecution

Water Usage at an Oil Refinery

Measuring Hydraulic Oil with a PT878 Clamp-on Flow Meter

Temporary Energy Monitoring for a Baked Goods Producer

Remote Location Clamp-on Flow metering with telemetry

PT878 Hire for 40 Inch Diameter Reservoir Water Pipe

Overview

NOTES: Next day delivery on the PT878 is available to mainland UK when rental paperwork is received by 12 midday (stock permitting).

RS Hydro PT878 Rental Service

RS Hydro can boast one of the largest rental fleets in Europe with PT878 rental units usually available within 24 hours. We are experienced with over 3000 PT878 rentals to date.

Regardless of your application needs, RS Hydro will be on hand to provide support. Our technical support engineers not only have office based knowledge of the equipment but also have experience in the field of difficult applications.

The PT878 Clamp On Flow Meter

The Panametrics PT878 ultrasonic flow meter is a clamp-on portable flow meter which can be used to measure most liquids including clean liquids and also some liquids with solids or gas bubbles. The PT878 is suitable for use on all metals and most plastics, on a pipe range from 12.7mm to 7.6m (0.5 inch to 300 inch) without the need to cut into the pipe.

The PT878 clamp-on flow meter is ideal for rental purposes as it is easily installed, up and running in minutes and can be quickly relocated to other pipes.

The PT878 is ideal for many types of survey including:

Energy - When combined with PT100's the PT878 becomes a full energy meter ideal for measuring cooling and heating systems. Typically measuring energy used and lost in a variety of applications e.g. testing boiler efficiency on hot water systems, cooling system effectiveness and condensate recovery.
Water usage - The PT878 can be used to monitor not only water consumption but also basic leak detection. Another typical application is verifying flow rates of flow meters of different technologies e.g. e/mag, vortex and mechanical.
Chemical dosing - For measuring the dosage of chemicals, The PT878 flow meter is ideally suited. Whether highly acidic or alkaline due to the fact the meter is on the outside of the pipe and does not come into contact with the media, chemical compatibility or temperature is not an issue.

Manufactured by: Panametrics
Model: PT878 Flow Meter Rental

Services offered for this product

Sales
Rental
Installation
Calibration
Maintenance
IoT Cloud Compatible

Applications

Wastewater
Water/glycol solutions
Cooling and heating water
Ultrapure water and liquids
Diesel and fuel oils
Chemicals

Specification

Flow Range	-40 to 40 ft/s (-12.2 to 12.2 m/s) biderectional
Accuracy	Pipe ID>6 in (150 mm): ±1% to 2% of reading Pipe ID<6 in (150 mm): ±2% to 5% of reading
Repeatability	±0.1% to 0.3% of reading
Pipe Size	0.5 in to 300 in (12.7 mm to 7.6 m) and large
Pipe Wall Thickness	Up to 3 in (76.2 mm)
Pipe Materials	All metals and most plastics. Consult RS Hydro for concrete, composite materials, and highly corroded or lined pipes.
Clamp-On Flow Accuracy (Velocity)	Pipe ID>6 in (150 mm): ±1% to 2% of reading typical Pipe ID<6 in (150 mm): ±2% to 5% of reading typica

Datalogging	Memory capacity to log over 100,000 flow data point
Output	- One 0/4 to 20 mA current output, 550 W maximum load - One user-selectable pulse (solid state, 5 V maximum) or frequency (5 V square wave, 100 to 10,000 Hz) - Two 4 to 20 mA analog inputs with switchable power supply for loop-powered temperature transmitters vcc
Power	Built-in battery with external 12v input, 9 - 11 hours operation
Battery Charger Input	100 to 250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.38
Dimensions	(h x w x d) 9.4 in x 5.5 in x 1.5 in (238 mm x 138 mm x 38 mm)
Weight	3 lb (1.36 kg)

Accessories

Quantity

FAQ's

Is it expensive to hire flowmeters?

No, all of our flowmeters are competitively priced and rental is an ideal option for cutting costs to a fraction of a full priced new flowmeter.

Do I get a calibration certificate?

Every flow meter is tested upon shipping and return as part of our ISO9001 procedure. Also, as part of this procedure, the flow meter is calibrated once a year. If a copy of the calibration certificate is needed let us know.

How do I hire a flow meter?

First, contact us for a quote. If you are happy with the quote then send us a purchase order. Or alternatively call us with credit card details and fill out and send us a rental agreement form.

How soon can I have the flowmeter?

If the stock is permitting, and all paperwork is received by 12pm then flow meters can usually be available the next day.

Is there a minimum hire period?

The minimum hire period for flow meters is one week.

What if I need the flow meter for a longer period?

Once you have the meter you can rent it for as long as you need it. However, it would help if you can let us know that you wish to extend the rental period. Upon return the meter is off-hired and once checked and tested, an invoice will be issued to you. Also, if you extend your rental past a 4, 8 or 12 week rental threshold, then you are entitled to a discount.

How much will I be charged for returning the flow meter late?

You are only charged for the period of time for which you have the flowmeter. So, if a flowmeter is returned 3 days late you are only charged for 3 extra days, and each of these days is charged at one fifth of the weeks hire cost.

How do I return the meter?

Normally, you will use your own courier but if you have any problems let us know and we can arrange a pick up the day after you notify us, but you will be charged for the carriage and this cost will be added to the invoice.

Are the flowmeters PAT tested?

Without exception, all our flow meters are tested. If you need a 110v plug instead of the standard 230v plug let us know.

What size transducers do I need?

All of our standard transducers will do -40degC to +150degC, but this will depend on your application.

Liquid: below 50mm CFLP transducers are required, 50-1000mm CRS-402 transducers and 150-8000mm CRS-401 transducers. All the bits you need can be supplied, and delivered with the meter.
Gas: below 80mm CRS-402 is required, for 80-300mm the CRS-401/CRV-310 and for above 300mm the CRW-312 transducers are required.
High temperatures: For liquid we can measure +450degC for liquid and for gas/steam +250degC. But please consult RS Hydro.