ONICON FT-3216-11511-1021-101

 

 

Introduction: The ONICON FT-3216-11511-1021-101 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meter is a premium high-tier industrial fluid diagnostics instrument belonging to the world-renowned FT-3000 Series portfolio, engineered and manufactured 100% in the United States (USA Origin) by ONICON Incorporated. Individually wet-calibrated and certified prior to factory dispatch, this advanced meter leverages Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to determine fluid velocities. Built with a completely unobstructed internal flow tube that features absolutely no moving mechanical parts, the FT-3216 completely eliminates pipeline pressure drop overheads, prevents particulate clogging or debris accumulation hazards, and delivers outstanding operational longevity under continuous manufacturing runtimes.

The structural and electronic layout of the FT-3216-11511-1021-101 variant provides an extreme system accuracy rating ranging between ±0.2% and ±0.4% of active reading, making it an ideal component for rigorous energy management sub-metering and maximizing centralized chiller plant loop efficiencies. Forged with a heavy-duty Stainless Steel flow body coupled with advanced anti-corrosive engineering lining materials, it safely manages continuous process media temperatures reaching up to 120°C alongside an intensive operating pressure envelope up to 16 bar. Built to interface natively with modern connected smart building frameworks and digital factory floors, the device provides concurrent linear analog 4-20mA loops and high-fidelity Pulse outputs, ensuring zero-latency communication back to supervisory Building Management Systems (BMS via Modbus/BACnet depending on selection) and industrial PLC/SCADA telemetry nodes.

⚠️ CRITICAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL PROMPT:

  • Fluid Media Prerequisites: Because this instrument relies entirely on electromagnetic fields to execute measurements, it functions strictly with conductive liquids. It is completely incompatible with demineralized/pure distilled water, non-conductive chemical oils, or petroleum-based fluids.

  • Hydraulic Alignment Profile: To guarantee the audited ±0.2% to ±0.4% calibration threshold, the host pipeline must maintain a continuous full-pipe state at the sensing location, backed by standard upstream and downstream straight piping runs to dissipate fluid swirls or cavitation profiles.

Key Features & Technical Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: ONICON Incorporated (United States)

  • Product Series: FT-3000 Series Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meters Portfolio

  • Full Manufacturing Model Code: FT-3216-11511-1021-101

  • Measurement Principle: Electromagnetic (Mag-meter technology) – delivers a non-intrusive flow path ensuring absolute zero pressure drop overheads.

  • System Accuracy Standard: Achieves an elite margin of ±0.2% to ±0.4% of reading based on specific velocity parameters.

  • Signal Output Interface: Simultaneous integrated 4-20mA analog loop and discrete Pulse channel.

  • Network Integration Capabilities: Supports industrial fieldbus communication automation stacks (Modbus, BACnet protocols) contingent upon matching optional network module configurations.

  • Driving Utility Power: 24 VAC / VDC nominal industrial electrical input tolerance.

  • Physical Process Thresholds: Tolerates fluid media temperatures up to approximately 120°C; manages high-pressure lines up to a maximum of 16 bar.

  • Material Composition Hardening: Heavy-walled Stainless Steel body framework paired with high-durability, chemically resistant industrial lining materials.

  • Mechanical Mounting Layout: Inline integration (spliced directly in-line via standardized flanged or threaded mechanical layouts).

  • Country of Origin: 100% Made in the United States.