Key Product Highlights — Truflo TIP
1) Insertion Design for Broad Line Size Coverage (½”–24″)
- Designed for ½” to 24″ pipe sizes (DN15–DN600)
- Ideal where insertion style is preferred for larger pipework
- Compatible with a wide selection of Truflo ANSI/DIN installation fittings
2) High Accuracy and Repeatability Across a Wide Velocity Range
- Operating range: 1–33 ft/s (0.3–10 m/s)
- ±0.5% F.S. linearity and ±0.5% F.S. repeatability @ 25°C (77°F)
- Engineered for long-term accurate flow measurement in tough industrial applications
3) Local Flow + Total Indication with Vivid LED Display
- LED display indicates flow rate and flow totalizer
- Supports quick field verification and easier commissioning
- Optional EzVo® viewing module shown with 330° rotation (optional)
4) Output Options for Integration: Pulse Standard + RS485 Optional
- Provides pulse outputs (NPN) for external monitoring/totalization
- Optional RS485 communication output (suffix
R) - Clear terminal and M12 pinout support straightforward wiring in the field
5) Long-Life Rotor Assembly and Secure Sealing
- ShearPro® contoured paddle reduces turbulence/drag for longer life
- ETFE (Tefzel®) paddle wheel plus zirconium ceramic (ZrO₂) rotor pin/bushings for wear resistance
- Double O-ring seal plus M12 quick connection improves installation robustness
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Digital insertion paddle wheel flow meter sensor |
| Operating Range | 1–33 ft/s (0.3–10 m/s) |
| Pipe Size Range | ½”–24″ (DN15–DN600) |
| Linearity | ±0.5% of F.S. @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Repeatability | ±0.5% of F.S. @ 25°C (77°F) |
| Display | LED: Flow rate + flow totalizer |
| Outputs | Pulse; RS485 (optional) |
| Frequency (nominal) | 49 Hz per m/s; 15 Hz per ft/s |
| Supply Voltage | 10–30 VDC ±10% regulated |
| Supply Current | <1.5 mA @ 3.3–6 VDC; <20 mA @ 6–24 VDC |
| Wetted Body Materials | PVC (dark), PP (pigmented), PVDF (natural), 316 SS |
| O-Rings | FKM (standard), EPDM (optional), FFKM (optional) |
| Rotor Pin / Bushings | Zirconium ceramic (ZrO₂) |
| Paddle / Rotor | ETFE (Tefzel®), ShearPro® design |
| Connection / Sealing | M12 quick connection; double O-ring seal |
| Pressure/Temperature Rating (Non-Shock) | PVC: 180 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 140°F. PP: 180 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 190°F. PVDF: 200 psi @ 68°F; 40 psi @ 240°F. 316 SS: 200 psi @ 180°F; 40 psi @ 300°F. |
| Operating Temperature | PVC: 32–140°F (0–60°C); PP: -4–190°F (-20–88°C); PVDF: -40–240°F (-40–115°C); 316 SS: -40–300°F (-40–148°C) |
| Standards & Approvals | UL, NSF, CE, RoHS compliant |
| Terminal Connections (Cable Grip) | 1: +10–30VDC, 2: OUT2 (NPN), 3: -VDC, 4: OUT1 (NPN), 5: RS485 B, 6: RS485 A |
| M12 Pinout | 1 Brown: +10–30VDC, 2 White: Pulse, 3 Blue: -VDC, 4 Black: Pulse, 5 Yellow: RS485 A, 6 Grey: RS485 B |
| Model Selection (as listed) | PVC: TIP-P-S (½”–4″), TIP-P-L (6″–24″); PP: TIP-PP-S, TIP-PP-L; PVDF: TIP-PF-S, TIP-PF-L; 316 SS: TI3P-SS-S (½”–4″), TI3P-SS-L (6″–24″). Suffix: E = EPDM seals; R = RS485 output |
Suitable Applications
The TIP | TI3P Series is a strong fit for industrial users who need accurate flow and totalization on medium to large pipe sizes with flexible installation options and integration-ready outputs. Pulse output supports totalization and rate monitoring, while optional RS485 enables communications-based monitoring architectures.
- Process and utility water measurement on larger lines (½”–24″)
- Chemical transfer/distribution systems using PVC/PP/PVDF/316 SS wetted options
- OEM skids and packaged systems requiring LED flow + total local indication
- PLC/RTU integration using pulse outputs for totalization and flow rate monitoring
- Networked monitoring solutions using RS485 (optional)
- Retrofit projects needing fitting flexibility (tees, clamp-on saddles, glue-on and weld-on adapters)