Ultrasonic Open Channel

Flow Meter

Q&T Instrument Co.,Ltd

Web: www.qtmeters.com Tel: +86-0371-2788-0299 Fax: +86-0371-2666-9963
Address: No.1 Wangbai Road, Huanglong Industrial Park, Kaifeng City, Henan Province,China
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Q&T Instrument Co.,Ltd

Overview

This QTCM Ultrasonic open channel flow meter is a professional

economic and practical instrument during agriculture, industry research
and development. It is a non-contact measurement and can be applied in
even harsh environments. It measures level, flow rate and total volume of
water flowing through weirs and flumes.

It consists of two parts, the ultrasonic level sensor and wall mounted flow
monitor/controller. The ultrasonic level sensor uses the sound wave
reflection principle to detect the liquid level in the weir, and then the
microprocessor calculates the corresponding flow value
automatically using the related formula and characteristics of the channel.

It is well suited for applications such as groundwater system flow

monitoring, industrial sewage discharge monitoring, flow into
water treatment plants, effluent from water resource recovery, and
agriculture irrigation channels.

Advantage

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Non-contact measurement, High level detection accuracy. The accuracy of change Adapt to a variety of
long service life and simple in level is 1mm. For every 1mm change in the liquid weirs/flumes and simple
maintenance. level, the open channel flow rate changes accordingly. setup for Parshall flumes,
So the flow measurement is more accurate. triangular weirs
(30* /45*/60* /90°/120* )
and rectangular weirs etc.

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Large screen with Simple programming Excellent anti-interference Rugged IP67 powder
backlight LCD display. and easy operation. capability, low blind area coated aluminum
Displays flow rate in A hand operator is and high sensitivity; The enclosure, Sensor
L/S or M3/h available for easy cable length between protection class IP68.
operation. (If you need) sensor and transmitter
up to 1000m.

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Chemically resistant Provided Provided 4-20mA Customize solar power supply. Available
probe materials for programmable output and RS485 at remote and non-powered site
maximum application 6 relays at most for serial communication applications. Low power consumption,
flexibility; alarms; (Modbus RTU) . customer can choose optional 12V
operating voltage Transmitter, power
consumption only 2 watts.

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Application

This PLCM ultrasonic open channel flow meter with a primary device (such as a flume or weir) are a cost effective
solution for managing varying flow rates in unpressurized systems. Typical applications are as below:

Flow into water treatment Storm and sanitary

Agriculture irrigation channels
plants from reservoirs sewer systems

Effluent from water resource

recovery or waste water treatment Industrial discharge

Measuring Principle

Using ultrasonic level technology, Open channel flow meters include a non-contacting sensor mounted above
the flume or weir. By measuring the time from transmission of an ultrasonic pulse to receipt of an echo, the
water level or “Head” is accurately measured.

As the electronic flow transmitter knows the installation height H from parameters setting, it can calculate the
level as follows: h = H – d .

Since the speed of sound through air is affected by changes in temperature, the PLCM O.C.M. has integrated
a temperature senor to improve accuracy.

For determined flumes, there is a fixed functional relationship between the instantaneous flow and liquid
level. The formula is Q=h (x). Q means instantaneous flow, h means liquid level in flumes. So the electronic
flow transmitter can calculate the flow rate through determined flumes and the level value.

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THE
PROBE

BLANK ING
DISTANCE

H SIGN:
H: Installation height
d: Empty value
h h: Level
h=H-d

Blind Zone: The ultrasonic sensor cannot detect echoes at the same time when transmitting ultrasonic waves.
When the probe is very close to the liquid surface, the emitted wave and the echo will overlap and cannot be
distinguished. Within this area there is no explicit/ reliable measurement possible. This is blind zone (Blanking
distance).

During installation, the probe should be a certain distance higher than the maximum liquid level to prevent the liquid
level from entering the blind zone.

Technical Data

The Electronic Flow Transmitter

Type QTCM
Power Supply DC24V (±5%) 0.2A; AC220V (±20%) 0.1A; Optional DC 12V
Display 2 lines 14 digit backlight LCD
Flow Rate Range 0.0000~99999L/S or m3/h
The Maximum of Accumulative Flow 9999999.9 m3
Accuracy of Change in Level 1 mm or 0.2% of full span (Which is greater)

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Resolution 1mm

Analogue output One 4-20mA, corresponding to instant flow.

Output Load Resistance 0~500Ω

Standard 2 relay outputs (optional up to 6 relays);

Relay Output Upper/lower limit alarm and failure alarm corresponding to
instantaneous flow or level.

Serial Communication RS485, Modbus RTU standard protocol

Ambient Temperature -40℃~70℃

Temperature Compensation Integral in probe

Measure Cycle 1 second (Selectable 2 seconds)

Parameter Setting 3 induction buttons / remote control

Cable Gland PG9 /PG11/ PG13.5

Housing Material ABS

Protection Class IP67

Fix Wall mounted

Dimensions 248H*184W*122D(mm)

Sensors Specification

Type LB-4 (probe)

Range 0.00-4.00m (other range is also available)

Blind Zone 0.20m

Ambient Temperature -40℃~70℃

Temperature Compensation Integral in probe

Pressure Rating 0.2 MPa

Beam Angle 8° (3db)

Cable Length 10m standard (can be extended to 1000m)

Material ABS, PVC or PTFE (optional)

Protect Class IP68

Connection Screw (G2) or flange (DN65/DN80/etc.)

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Operation

The open channel flowmeter is used together with various types of weirs/flumes to measure or monitor the total
amount of water. The QTCM meter includes a selection of primary devices with preprogrammed tables to simplify
the setup, including:

● Parshall flumes

● Rectangular Weirs

● V-notch Weirs
0.3m

upstream ● Parshall flumes downstream

0.3m
0.3m

0.5m~1m 0.5m~1m

● Rectangular Weirs ● V-notch Weirs

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The Display Module

The upper part is the LCD display, integrated keypad for programming, and the receiving window of the remote
control (small red window). The lower part is the junction box, and the terminal blocks are visible after opening.

LCD shown
Remote Control

Keys

Terminal

Wiring

Depending on the power supply and signal output function, the wiring diagram of the instrument is different.
When the MODBUS communication function is provide, the terminal Relay 6 is used for RS485 output.

● DC24V Power Supply

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● AC220V Power Supply

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AC85-265V
POWER

The Cable

The cable between sensor and

transmitter is 10m standard.
Users can extend the cable if
needed, the cable length can
be up to 1000 meters.
The lead cable of the ultrasonic
probe is a 4-core shielded
cable.

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Mounting Dimensions

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Model Selection Table

QTCM X X X X X X X X X

Measure range QTCM 4 (standard 4 m level range)

DC 24V 0.2 A D

Power Supply DC 12V 0.2A D(2)

AC 85~265V 0.1A A

ABS/(-40-75)℃/IP68 A
Sensor Material
/Process
Temperature PVC/(-40-75)℃/IP68 B
/Protection Class
PTFE/(-40-75)℃/IP68 C

Thread G
Process Connection
/Material
Flange /PP D

Output 4~20mA ; Four Wire C0

Electronic Unit
Output 4~20mA and RS485 (Modbus RTU); Four Wire C1

Standard Two Relay R2

Relay Output
Max 6 relay (if with RS485, max 5 relay) Rx

Housing Material
Aluminum / IP67 L
/ Protection Class

M20*1.5 M
Cable Entry
1/2"NPT N

10 m (standard) L10
Cable Length
X cable length (Up to 1000m) LX

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www.qtmeters.com Tel: +86-0371-2788-0299 Fax: +86-0371-2666-9963

Address: No.1, Wangbai Rd, Huanglong, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475100