Chemical dosing skids often need a flow monitor added after build, where shutting down or cutting small corrosion-resistant lines is undesirable. The YF-C3M adds measurement with a tool-free magnetic snap-on mount and standard control outputs.
The challenge
- Adding a meter after manufacture should not require pipe modification.
- Small chemical lines run from DN6 to DN100.
- Control systems need 4-20 mA and Modbus signals.
- The environment demands corrosion-resistant construction.
The solution: YF-C3M
The YF-C3M is a compact transit-time meter with a magnetic snap-on bracket for tool-free installation on small chemical lines. See the YF-C3M specifications →
- Pipe OD 9-115 mm (DN6-DN100).
- Integrated clamp-on or split/remote configuration.
- Magnetic tool-free mounting bracket.
- 4-20 mA, RS485 Modbus RTU and OCT outputs.
- Anti-corrosion aluminium-alloy housing.
Configuration used in this application
| Meter | YF-C3M compact transit-time |
|---|---|
| Pipe OD range | 9-115 mm (DN6-DN100) |
| Configuration | Integrated clamp-on or split (remote) |
| Installation | Magnetic snap-on bracket, tool-free |
| Outputs | 4-20 mA, RS485 (Modbus RTU), OCT |
| Housing | Aluminium alloy / anti-corrosion |
| Typical liquids | Water, solutions, chemicals (clean, full pipe) |
How it is deployed
- Confirm fluid compatibility and that the line is clean and full.
- Snap the magnetic bracket onto a straight section of small pipe.
- Wire 24 V power and 4-20 mA/Modbus to the skid controller.
- Commission dosing setpoints and verify the reading under operation.
What the operator gets
- Flow monitoring added without shutdown or cutting.
- Fast, tool-free retrofit on the skid.
- Direct integration with dosing control.
- Corrosion-resistant build for chemical areas.
Frequently asked questions
Does the fluid need to be clean for transit-time measurement?
Transit-time meters work best on clean, full-pipe liquids such as water, solutions and chemicals; heavily aerated or solids-laden fluids should be reviewed with our engineers.
How is the sensor mounted?
The YF-C3M uses a magnetic snap-on bracket, so installation is tool-free on suitable steel pipework.
What signals does it provide to the PLC?
It provides 4-20 mA, RS485 Modbus RTU and OCT outputs.
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