ACOEM Tunnel Sensors AIRFLOW MkII V1.2
ACOEM Tunnel Sensors AIRFLOW MkII V1.2
ACOEM Tunnel Sensors AIRFLOW MkII V1.2
The AIRFLOW tunnel monitor uses proven ultrasonic transit time technology to deliver a reliable
measurement of air speed and direction in tunnels. It is a dual axis monitor that can measure air
speeds of up to 60m/s with a resolution of 0.01m/s.
Having been designed specifically for tunnel environment, the AIRFLOW monitor is of rugged
construction using powder coated stainless steel and UL rated flame retardant polycarbonate to
achieve an IP67 / NEMA 6P protection rating. This instrument can withstand the corrosive
atmosphere and regular tunnel washing that the tunnel environment endures.
The AIRFLOW monitor is a self-contained intelligent analyser with on-board industry standard
SCADA/PLC interface options, such as 0/2/4-20 mA outputs, alarm relay contacts and a choice of
serial communications protocols. As such the AIRFLOW has no need for a control unit although
one is available as an option. As a standalone instrument the AIRFLOW is be set-up and controlled
using the utility software supplied, installed on a PC or laptop and connected via the USB connector.
The AIRFLOW can also be connected to a Tunnel Sensors Control Unit (TSCU or TSCU-R), which
is a remotely located, multi-instrument control unit with a full range of interface capabilities to
match those found in the AIRFLOW itself. This offers the flexibility to accommodate a wide range
of wiring schemes.
The AIRFLOW monitor has no moving parts and no regular service requirement, making it a very
reliable “fit and forget” monitor. The instrument also performs detailed self-diagnosis to provide
information on any instrument faults as well as warnings that should be checked at the next
scheduled maintenance. The routine maintenance is typically every 12 months consisting of an
instrument check and clean. In the unlikely event of a faulty AIRFLOW the use of cable sockets,
makes it very easy to remove or replace an instrument.
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Specification:
AIRFLOW Measurement
No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
1 Measuring Principle Ultrasonic transit time
m/s -60 +60 User selectable
2 Measurement Range
mph -134 +134 (also available as ft/min or kph)
3 Resolution m/s 0.01 Display resolution
m/s -0.1 +0.1
4 Accuracy
% -2 +2 Relative to reading
5 Lower Detection Limit m/s 0.02
6 Damping seconds 1 100 Response time ~3x damping
TEMPERATURE Measurement
(AIRFLOW-T only)
No. Parameter Units Min Max Comment
7 Measuring Principle RTD
8 Measurement Range ºC -20 +70 User selectable (also available ºF)
9 Resolution ºC 0.1 Display resolution
10 Accuracy ºC -0.5 +0.5
11 Damping seconds 1 100 Response time ~3x damping
Power
12 Voltage Vdc +24
13 Voltage Tolerance % -10 +10
14 Nominal Current Consumption mA 200
15 Power Up Current Consumption mA 200
Interface Options
Modbus RTU via RS485
16 Serial Outputs
External USB
17 Analogue Outputs (two or four) mA 0/2/4 20 Isolated and scalable (user selected)
18 Digital Relay Contacts (five) A 0 3 @30Vdc (signal level and data valid)
Physical
19 Ingress Protection IP67
20 Operating Temperature °C -20 +70
21 Operating Humidity % 100
22 Operating Pressure hPa 600 1300
2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Radiation)
23 Regulatory Compliance
2014/35/EU (Low Voltage)
Materials Enclosure Powder coated stainless steel
24
Transceiver Flame retardant UL rated polycarbonate
25 Dimensions mm 220 x 240 x 160
26 Weight kg 3.5
27 Warranty Months 24 Return to base warranty. Extensions available
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System Overview:
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Note that the actual part may differ from the above representative pictures
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