90 % faster installation
Fit the clamping system, fasten the measuring unit – done. No pipework and no planned shutdown.
New device
CS Instruments – VC 600
Ultrasonic clamp-on flow sensor for compressed air and gases. It clamps onto the outside of the pipe – no drilling, no welding and no production shutdown.
| Mounting: On the outside of the pipe with a quick-release clamping system |
| Measuring Principle: Ultrasonic clamp-on, transit-time difference |
| Pipe Outer Diameter: Ø 25 … 90 mm (larger on request) |
| Measuring Range: 0.08 … 20 or 25 m/s; up to 2960 m³/h at 7 bar(g) |
| Operating Pressure: from 3 bar(g), no upper limit |
| Pipes: Steel, stainless steel, aluminium |
| Interfaces: 4–20 mA, Modbus-RTU, Bluetooth; optional Ethernet/PoE, M-Bus, IO-Link |
| Mounting: On the outside of the pipe with a quick-release clamping system |
| Measuring Principle: Ultrasonic clamp-on, transit-time difference |
| Pipe Outer Diameter: Ø 25 … 90 mm (larger on request) |
| Measuring Range: 0.08 … 20 or 25 m/s; up to 2960 m³/h at 7 bar(g) |
| Operating Pressure: from 3 bar(g), no upper limit |
| Pipes: Steel, stainless steel, aluminium |
| Interfaces: 4–20 mA, Modbus-RTU, Bluetooth; optional Ethernet/PoE, M-Bus, IO-Link |
Clamps on like a pipe clamp
On the pipe in minutes – no drilling, no welding, no shutdown
The VC 600 measures from the outside. The clamping system wraps around the pipe and the measuring unit is fastened to it with a screwdriver. The pipe stays closed and pressurised, and production keeps running.
- 90 %less installation time
- 0pipe interventions – no drilling, welding or cutting
- 100 %leak-free – no seals, no contact with the medium
- Ø 25–90 mmpipe outer diameter with one measuring unit
Fit the clamping system
Place the 316L stainless steel quick-release system on the existing pipe – anywhere on a straight run.
Close the clamp
The two levers clamp the system to the pipe quickly and firmly. The pipe stays closed and pressurised.
Insert the measuring unit
Place the measuring unit in the clamping system – without touching the medium or interrupting operation.
Fasten with a screwdriver – done
Fasten the measuring unit with a screwdriver, enter the pipe diameter on the display and check the signal quality. The VC 600 is measuring.
One measuring unit for every diameter
The universal measuring unit fits all clamping systems from Ø 25 to Ø 90 mm. For another pipe you only change the clamping system.
- 10 clamping system sizes (A20 … A100), larger diameters on request
- Steel, stainless steel and aluminium; wall thickness 1.5 … 5.0 mm
- Compressed air, nitrogen and other gases
Commissioning without a manual
The touchscreen guides you through three steps: enter the pipe dimensions, check the signal quality and set up the outputs. You can do all of it from your phone too.
- Signal quality on the display: SNR, signal strength, signal quality, velocity
- Free CS SensorApp (iOS/Android) via Bluetooth
- Remote service support straight from the app
Installation is possible at any time during operation: no work on pressurised pipes, no need to open the pipe – and therefore no pressure limitation.
- Quick-release clamping system316L stainless steel, for pipe outer diameters Ø 25 … 90 mm (A20 … A100); fastened with two levers.
- Universal measuring unitUltrasonic clamp-on sensor (transmitter and receiver), compatible with all clamping systems Ø 25 … 90 mm; fastened with a screwdriver.
- Touchscreen displayDirect configuration and on-site display: flow, consumption, velocity, temperature and pressure.
- Bluetooth and CS SensorAppMeasuring point name, meter reset, units, gas type, zero point and averaging settings, live readings and curves.
- 4…20 mA and RS 485 (Modbus-RTU) outputsAs standard; Modbus interface and analogue output configured individually.
- Built-in data logger50 MB of memory (about 2 years at a 10-minute interval), export of consumption and leakage analyses as CSV or PDF.
- Pressure and temperature compensationManual entry of pressure and temperature on the display or measurement with external sensors; standard flow to ISO 1217 or at 0 °C / 1013 mbar.
| Parameter | VC 600 |
|---|---|
| Measured Parameters | m³/h, l/min (1000 mbar, 20 °C) for compressed air; Nm³/h, Nl/min (1013 mbar, 0 °C) for gases |
| Configurable Units (CS SensorApp) | m³/h, m³/min, l/min, l/s, ft/min, cfm, m/s, kg/h, kg/min, g/s, lb/min, lb/h |
| Sensor | Ultrasonic clamp-on (transit-time difference) |
| Measured Medium | Air, gases |
| Clamping system code | A20 |
| Internal diameter (example) [mm] | 21.7 |
| Full scale at operating conditions [m³/h] | 26.63 |
| Measuring range from [m³/h] | 0.85 |
| Measuring range to [m³/h] | 213 |
| Length L [mm] | 218 |
| Width B [mm] | 62 |
| Height H max. [mm] | 162.5 |
| Accuracy (r.v. = reading value, f.s. = full scale, at operating conditions) | ± 1.5 % r.v. ± 0.3 % f.s. |
| Operating Temperature [°C] | −20 … +80 |
| Operating Pressure | from 3 bar(g), no upper limit |
| Pipe Material | Steel, stainless steel, aluminium |
| Wall Thickness [mm] | 1.5 … 2.2 or 2.2 … 5.0 |
| Digital Output | RS 485 (Modbus RTU), M-Bus (optional), Ethernet or PoE, IO-Link, Bluetooth |
| Analog Output | 4…20 mA for m³/h or l/min |
| Inputs for External Sensors | Pressure: 4…20 mA (2-wire) or RS 485 (Modbus RTU) for PTS 500; temperature: Pt 100 / Pt 1000 (2-, 3- or 4-wire) or 4…20 mA |
| Power Supply | 18 … 36 VDC, 7 W |
| Load | < 500 Ω |
| Housing | Polycarbonate (IP 65), aluminium |
| Quick-release Clamping System | Stainless steel 316L |
| Mounting Position | Any |
| Data Logger | 50 MB (about 2 years at a 10-minute interval) |
Why Clamp-on?
100 % process reliability
Non-invasive: no drilling, no welding, no risk of contamination. No need to re-certify the compressed air quality after installation.
100 % safety
No work on pressurised pipes and no need to open the pipe – so no pressure limitation. Installation is possible at any time during operation.
100 % leak-free
No seals and no direct contact with the process.
0 % energy loss
The measuring unit causes no differential pressure in the gas flow and creates no leaks.
Wider measuring range
0.08 … 20 or 25 m/s – far more than standard clamp-on sensors. Suitable for leak measurement and very high flow rates, with an extremely fast response.
Touchscreen and CS SensorApp
Set up and read the sensor on the display or via Bluetooth with the free iOS and Android app – even at hard-to-reach points.
Consumption and leakage analysis
Built-in 50 MB data logger: consumption and leakage profile over the last two years (10-minute interval), export as CSV or PDF.
Semiconductor Manufacturing
CleanroomsReliable supply of high-purity gases and compressed air: measurement without accessing the pipework, without contamination risk and during operation.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Hygiene and SafetyMeasure air and gas consumption non-invasively – without opening the pipe or interrupting production. The integrity of the pipework is preserved.
Food Industry
Filling and PackagingMeasuring flow from the outside prevents contamination, reduces downtime and monitors consumption and leaks in manufacturing, filling and packaging.
Compressor Stations
Consumption and LeaksRetrofit consumption metering on existing pipework without shutting the compressor station down – also for leak measurement.
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