i450
Introducing the FlowSonic® i450: Accurate flow measurement compatible with most common fuels. The FlowSonic® i450 is a revolutionary ultrasonic flow meter designed to quantify even the most dynamic flows. Its innovative inline design allows for precise measurement regardless of fluid viscosity/Reynolds number making it ideal for a wide range of applications. Building on the trusted performance of our existing FlowSonic® series, the i450 delivers the same cutting-edge accuracy and reliability in a lighter and more compact package.
Measurement Performance
± 8000 ml/min
Operating Flow Range
Anti-Aliasing
Patented Measurement Rate
±0.5% of reading
Highly accurate and repeatable
CAN & Modbus
Communications Output
-20°C to +80°C
Temperature Range
Low latency
Real-time measurement
Compact & Lightweight
For easy installation in race vehicles
0 - 25 barG
Operating Fluid Pressure
Unlock the future of flow measurement with the next-generation i450. This ground-breaking new ultrasonic flow meter leverages Sentronics' powerful measurement capabilities and patented technology to deliver precision at scale.
Constant powerful flow measurement
The innovative new i450 ultrasonic flow meter delivers real-time flow insights for consumption measurement. Leveraging Sentronics’ patented anti-aliasing technique for measurement of highly pulsating fuel systems, the i450 delivers precision data for accurate flow analysis. Designed as a volume product, the i450 makes advanced flow measurement accessible to a significantly larger audience.
Zero pressure drop design
The i450 benefits from a zero pressure drop design which supports fuel system performance and ensures no drop in engine efficiency that could be impacted by varying pressure. With minimal friction and a smooth inline flow path, the i450 eliminates pressure loss as the fluid flows through it making it superior to other flow measurement technologies that rely on turbines.
Reynolds number insensitive
Accuracies of ±0.5% of reading is maintained across a range of flow regimes; laminar, transitional, and turbulent.
Remote bootloading capability
Featuring integrated data logging and and remote bootloading for advanced diagnostics and sensor health checking. The i450 is ideal for cloud-based fuel consumption solutions as it enables remote operating system uploads and firmware updates which is vital for fleet vessels on 24/7 schedules or generators in remote locations where access to update this manually is difficult, time-consuming and expensive. Stay connected even in hard to reach locations with our industrial flow meters.
Product Specification
Measurement Performance
Measurement rate
500 Hz
Repeatability
± 0.15% of reading
Uncertainty*
± 0.5% of reading
Operating flow range
± 8000 ml/min (±480 L/hr)
Calibrated measurement range
100-8000 ml/min (30-240 L/hr)
Turndown ratio
80:1
*Calculated according to ISO/TR using root-sum square method yielding 95% confidence
Diagnostics via Modbus
Calibrated volumetric flow rate (ml/min)
Calibrated cumulative volumetric flow rate (ml)
Calibrated mass flow rate (g/min)
Calibrated cumulative mass ow (g)
Max/min logging
Elapsed time counter (power on, ETI)
Run time (flow time, RTI)
Speed of sound (m/s)
Diagnostics via CAN
Data Security and Encryption
Firmware security check-sums
Mechanical
Dry weight
645 g
Fluid capacity
5 ml
O-ring seal elastomer
FPM fluorocarbon
Wetted materials
FPM, anodised aluminium alloy, stainless steel, PEEK
Fluid line connectors
-8AN Male
Fluid operating pressure
0-25 barG
Flow tube ID
4.5mm
Electrical
Voltage
8V to 30V DC
Current
210 mA @ +8V DC
Voltage protection
Over-voltage 45V DC, reverse polarity -45V DC
Fuse requirement
1.0A maximum
Sprung Terminals
Internal - Phoenix push spring terminals.
Suitable for wire gauge 24-16 AWG.
(Remove cover plate to access terminals.)
Modbus Communications
Physical interface
RS-485
Baud rate
2400 to 115200
Available functions
Flow and temperature, health and status, built-in diagnostic logger, firmware update, command line
Fluid Compatibility
Pump petrol or diesel
Diesel/ methanol/ petrol or ethanol/petrol
Biodiesel
Sustainable biofuel
Neat butanol, methanol, or ethanol
Environmental
Operational temperature
-20ºC to 80ºC
Fluid temperature
-20ºC to 80ºC
Environmental protection
IP65
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