Water

SharpFlow
Battery Powered Electromagnetic Water Meter

The SharpFlow is a static meter electromagnetic Distribution and abstraction

type, battery powered with 15 years life time. Flow can be measured in both directions with the
Available from D25 up to DN300, the electronic same degree of accuracy.
register is available in compact or remote version. Furthermore, reliable and repeatable
Its IP68 design allows installation in places where measurements of low flow at night aid in early
flooding can occur, or completely buried leakage detection.
underground. The SharpFlow is designed for
custody transfer according to European Directive Bulk water / revenue metering
MI-001.The measuring accuracy reflects the most To ensure water bills are fair, and to reduce the
recent specifications of the ISO/EN, MI-001 and need for verification, usage must be measured
OIML standards. cost effectively and accurately.
SharpFlow measuring tube has a smooth shape. With high turndown ratio, energy-saving low
This unique design, consisting of a rectangular pressure drop, and certification to global revenue
cross section; optimized stainless steel electrodes standards, the SharpFlow measures flow with
and a homogeneous magnetic field, forms the consistently high accuracy over a wide range of
basis for a flow-optimizing cross section, and flow rates.
thereby provides reliable measurements that are
> Unique flow sensor design for limited
largely independent of the flow profile. The Irrigation
pressure loss measuring chamber is made of Rilsan® and is Where irrigation systems are used in crop
> Battery lifetime up to 15 years resistant to corrosion, aging and abrasion. As a production, SharpFlow ensures water wastage is
> IP 68, Maintenance-free result, SharpFlow is compatible with drinking kept to a minimum and that farmers get a fair
> High accuracy, repeatability water and complies with all regulations for water, deal.
> Compatible with AMR boards waste water industries. The SharpFlow has no moving parts and is not
> MID MI-001 & OIML R49 certifications prone to wear and tear in the usual way. It is
> Available from D25 up to DN300 resistant to solids and debris in the water supply.

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> Display
- optical key for
menu access

- IP 68 Converter
- Battery Lifetime
- MID Approuved

> Rectangular cross section

> IP 68 convector output
- Calculations on flow profile behaviour
connection to AMR systems
demonstrate: SharpFlow has a superior
- WaterMind
uniform flow profile, also with disturbances
- EverBlu
- No internal moving parts
- AnyQuest
- Smooth liner
- Insensitive to water quality & impurities
(sand, minerals, iron, etc)
- Not sensitive to spinning or jetting
- No possible blocking of meter
- No filters / strainers required

> Rilsan coating

- Durable and maintenance-free
- High chemical & corrosion resistance
- High abrasion resistance
- Temperature range: -5 to 70°C
- Flexible and tough
- Smooth and pore-free minerals prevented
from sticking
- Free of solvents
- Widely accepted by W&WW industry
- Green (100% based on renewable
resources)
Accuracy / Performance
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DN (mm) DN (inches Inlet Outlet Accuracy Curve

25...300 1...12 3 DN 1 DN 0.2% + 0.5 mm/s
25...300 1...12 0 DN 0 DN 0.3% + 0.5 mm/s

Dimensions and weights

DN mm 25 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
A mm 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163
B mm 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161
C mm 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159 159
L mm 150 150 200 200 20 250 250 300 350 400 500
H mm 150.5 165.5 186 200 209 237 266 300 361 408 458
W mm 115 150 165 185 200 220 250 285 340 395 445
Weight kg 5 5.7 13 11 17 17 21 29 36 50 60

Industrial use

Applications
Irrigation and water transfer Waste / sewage pumping

Residential

Water treatment plants

Desalination plants Water storage

Treatment plant inlet

Water intake

Pumping station

Sedimentation
Coagulation
 Measuring system > compatible with Itron AMR solutions
Measuring principle Faraday's law of induction
Application range Electrically conductive fluids
Measured value
Primary measured value Flow velocity
Secondary measured value Volume flow

Measurements
Measuring units Volume flow
Standard: m3
Optional: US Gallons
Flow rate
Standard: m3/ hr
Optional: USGPM
> WaterMind
Measurement frequency Standard: 15s (1 measurement per 15 seconds)
Optional: 1s, 10s, 20s
Empty pipe detection Optional: Display shows – EP – in case of empty pipe detection
Low flow cut off Measurement below this value are neglected
Standard: 10 mm/s
Optional: 0 mm/s, 5 mm/s

Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions Flow condition: similar to EN290104
Medium: water
Electrical conductivity: > 300 µS/cm
Temperature: 20 0C / 68 0F
Operating pressure / 14.5 psig
Maximum measuring error Down to 0,2% of the measured value ± 0.5 mm/s
Repeatability DN 25…300: ±0.1% (v > 0.5 m/s / 1.5 ft/s)
Calibration / Verification Standard: Each meter is calibrated before leaving the factory.
Optional: Verification to Measurement Instrument Directive (MID), Annex MI-001

Temperature
Process temperature Refer to the technical datasheet of SharpFlow
Ambient temperature -40 …. to +65 0C / -40 …. to +149 0F > AnyQuest / EverBlu Pulse Enhanced
Ambient temperatures below - 25 0C / -13 0F may affect the readability of the
display.
It is recommended to protect the converter from external heat sources such as
direct sunlight because high temperatures reduce the lifecycle of all electronic
components.
Storage temperature 50 …. to +70 0C / -58 …. to +158 0F
Pressure
Medium Refer to the technical datasheet of SharpFlow
Chemical properties
Phyisical conditions Water: Drinking water, raw water, irrigation water
Electrical conductivity ≥20 µS/cm
Other conditions
Protection category C (compact version) in plastic housing: IP68 (NEMA 4X/6P)
C (compact version) in aluminium housing: IP66/67 (NEMA 4/4X/6)
> EverBlu Collector

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