Products - In-Line Process Viscometers
 



The ViscoScope VA-300L

The ViscoScope VA-300L sensor is designed for the measurement of low viscosities. The range which can be covered by the Model VA-300L is:

Range: 0.10 to 2,500.00 mPa.s x gr/cm3

Typically the VA-300L sensor is calibrated for a three decade range but is capable to cover more than 4 decades of viscosity measurement.

The ViscoScope VA-300L sensor generates a very small torsional oscillation resonance of constant amplitude on the probe surface. By adjusting the amplitude, the sensor can even be configured for difficult applications. A closed PID loop controls the amplitude of system. Viscosity is being measured by extracting the viscosity signal from the PID control loop. Using well established as well as new PID control technology enables a large measurement range, long term stability and fast response.

The entirely welded construction seals the sensor from the process. Utilizing an extremely small amplitude of torsional resonance motion and the welded, sealed construction, the internals of the sensor are not exposed to any wear and tear.

The ViscoScope VA-300L sensor can be mounted in any direction into a tank, reactor or pipe. The measurement can be made, where it is most important for the application. Current process parameters are made available for measurement and control purposes. Turbulent flow in a tank, reactor or pipe does not have an influence on the measurement.

Maintenance free operation of the ViscoScope sensor VA-300L provides low cost of ownership.

The sensor is available for three different temperature ranges:
VA-300L-LT: Maximum Process temperature 130degC / 270degF
VA-300L-MT: Maximum Process temperature 300degC / 570degF
VA-300L-HT: Maximum Process temperature 450degC / 840degF

Dependent on the temperature classification, the temperature is measured with one or two Pt100 temperature sensors. The process temperature measurement is being done directly in the viscosity probe and at the same location at which the viscosity is being measured. A second Pt100 monitors the coil temperature.

Use of the sensor in a hazardous, classified area is accomplished via safety barriers. The sensor can be provided with different agency approvals. The ViscoScope

VA-300L sensor is compatible with the ViscoScope electronics VS-4450 and VS-B450.


Technical Specifications
  Sensor Dimensions
  Diameter = 32mm / L = 187mm
  Diameter = 1.25" / L= 7.5"
  Viscosity range in mPa.s x g/cm3
  0.10 to 2,500.00

  Calibration

  3 Decades (optional 4 Decades)
  Computer assisted calibration with NIST traceable oils

  Wetted parts 1) / housing

  316 (1.4571) / IP65
  Process temperature 2)
  LT -40 to + 130 dec C / -40 to +270 deg F
  ST -40 to + 300 dec C / -40 to +570 deg F
  HT -40 to + 450 dec C / -40 to +840 deg F
  Process connection 3)
  Flange: ASME 3" 300# or DN80 PN40 std.
  Process pressure
  Dependent on flange, max. 350 bar / 5,000 psig
  Resonance frequency
  Shear rate
  ~ 550 Hz
  ~ 3.450 sec -1

  Transmission cable length
  Sensor to transmitter

  Maximum 1,000 meters / 3,333 feet
  (short cable length recommended for very low viscosities)
  Speed of flow
  Up to 10m / sec or 33 feet / sec dependent on installation
  Reproductivity

  +/- 1% of reading or +/- 1 Digit
  OPTIONAL +/- 0,5% of reading or +/- 1 Digit

  Accuracy
  +/- 2% of reading or +/- 1 Digit
  OPTIONAL +/- 1% of reading or +/- 1 Digit
OPTIONS
  Non-active-extension 4)
  Eliminates no flow areas in a pipe connection on a reactor or in a T-piece.
  Can also be used to bridge gaps in open channel applications.
  Diameter = 45mm / 1.75", L = up to 100mm / 4.0"
  Hazardous area approved
  ATEX: II 1/2 G EEx ia IIC T3 - T6
  Others on request

1) Hastelloy C22, Duplex 2205, Teflon coating and other materials on request
2) Above 175 deg C / 350 deg F coil temperature air colling of the housing is required
3) Flanges up to PN250 und 2500# ASME on request
4) Non-active extensions are available in various diameters and up to 500mm / 20" length

(*) Subject to change without notice.