Katronic with Profibus PA – More Than Just a Clamp-On Flowmeter June 24, 2020 Flow Control and Measurement Katronic’s sophisticated KATflow 150 and KATflow 170 clamp-on, non-invasive flowmeters are now available with Profibus PA digital communications, providing plant operators with another piece of the Industry 4.0 jigsaw puzzle. Katronic equipment has always communicated the basic process measurements, along with maths functions to deliver relevant information to the user to aid decision making, but the addition of digital communications such as Profibus PA means that a wide variety of process variable data can be delivered simultaneously, allowing more sophisticated choices to be made, driving asset management and predictive maintenance so that users can schedule manpower more effectively and maximise plant uptime. Installed KATflow 150 clamp-on flowmeters with Profibus PA – Picture Courtesy of Z-Tech, Project Installer The wall mounted KATflow 150 ultrasonic flowmeter with its attractive housing and lockablepolycarbonate cover is the premier product for flexibility and performance.Page Industry 4.0, IIoT, plant digitalisation all hangs on the ability to gather and make sense of data. Katronic delivers a non-invasive, clamp-on device that can be easily added into the process without disruption or downtime and collects data on every aspect of the flow; from basic measurements such as flow volume, flow velocity and temperature to the way that the flow rate varies with the operation of other plant infrastructure like valves and pumps, even variations in the speed of sound through the fluid can be logged, allowing plant operators to build a picture over time. Changes in operational profiles can be tracked, actions taken and maintenance prioritised, maximising uptime, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. More than just clamp-on flow measurement – a window into your process. By Andrew Sutton, Managing Director, Katronic Technologies Ltd. Katronic with Profibus PA – More Than Just a Clamp-On FlowmeterClick here for related articles and newsSearch for Flowmeter manufacturers in our equipment guide This article is published by Katronic AG & Co. KG Providing reliable flow measurements to satisfied customers since 1996. Katronic's excellent reputation has been built on offering accurate and intuitive clamp-on flow meters supported by market-leading customer service and technical support. Katronic was established in the UK in 1996 as a distributor of process measurement instrumentation with a ...View company page MORE from Katronic AG & Co. KG Related articles Clamp-on Ultrasonic Measurement For Sophisticated HVAC Systems Flow Control and Measurement Non-Contact Flow Measurements in the Service of Marine Research Flow Control and Measurement Highest Customer Requirements for Precise Flow Measurements on Offshore Oil Processing Flow Measurement Without Affecting Potable Water Hygiene Water Processing Katronic Flowmeters Effective in Team Approach at Airport 4-Beam Clamp-on Liquid and Gas Flowmeter with Unrivalled Precision How to Specify Liquid Flowmeters Low Flow Flowmeters