TEMPE, Ariz., May 16, 2008 -- Flow Technology introduced the Gecko Flow Transfer Standard-the next step in on-site flow meter calibration. The compact Gecko system utilizes the EZ-LINK portable interface box and EZ-CAL menu-driven software for inline comparison calibrations with the unit under test (UUT).
Designed for both liquid and gas applications, Gecko is an alternative to costly primary standard calibrators for in-house calibrations or verifications. The system consists of software and a USB interface box which allows the user to interface with a computer of their choice. Master flow meters can be supplied by Flow Technology or the user can choose to use virtually any meter technology they desire for a master reference meter.
Gecko's EZ-CAL software receives inputs from the master flow meter, temperature sensor, and pressure sensor (gas systems) for calculating both volumetric and mass flow units. Overall system accuracy is dependent on several factors, including master flow meter calibration, repeatability and primary standard accuracy; as well as temperature/pressure sensor accuracies. This fundamentally allows the user to tailor the accuracy of the system to meet their needs through the level of master sensors they choose to utilize.
The Gecko system can be installed into an existing application utilizing the flow source and actual conditions of the liquid or gas. In addition, a bypass system can be built into the application for ease of installing the master meter with flow straighteners for calibration of the UUT. Once the calibration is complete, the master flow meter can be replaced with a recommended spool piece. The bypass approach maximizes accuracy while minimizing expensive downtime in production schedules.
There are no application limitations with the Gecko system with the correct master flow meters, piping, sensors and calibrations. Thanks to recent advancements in electronics, Flow Technology has incorporated additional input capabilities for other flow meter technologies to be used as master flow meters. This gives the metrologist the ability to choose the flow meter design best suited for the process. Flow Technology also offers custom carts, stands and flow loops with multiple master flow meters.
About Flow Technology, Inc.
With 50+ years of flow measurement experience, Flow Technology, Inc. maintains the highest standards of quality in its design, manufacturing and service. Its product line includes a wide range of turbine, electromagnetic, positive displacement and clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters; flow calibrators; flow controllers; and ancillary electronics. Typical applications are found in the aerospace, automotive, industrial, metrology, oil & gas and sanitary fields. In addition, the company maintains one of the world's largest primary standard flow meter calibration laboratories, and provides complete flow meter calibration, service and repair. Flow Technology, Inc. is registered to ISO 9001, and has calibration conformance to MIL-STD-45662A and ANSI Z 540.
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