ONICON FT-3216-11511-1021-103

Introduction: The ONICON FT-3216-11511-1021-103 Inline Electromagnetic Flow Meter is a premium process-grade fluid diagnostics instrument belonging to the high-efficiency FT-3000 Series portfolio, engineered and manufactured 100% in the United States (USA Origin) by ONICON Incorporated. Utilizing Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction to determine deterministic fluid velocities, this sophisticated meter features a completely unobstructed internal flow path that contains absolutely no moving mechanical parts. This non-intrusive layout completely bypasses pipeline pressure drop overheads, eliminates the risk of particulate clogging or debris accumulation, and ensures continuous plant operation with minimal long-term maintenance overheads.

The defining operational benefit of the FT-3216-11511-1021-103 variant lies in its specialized factory pre-configured and wet-calibration architecture. Each individual meter is programmed with tailored application criteria and wet-tested on precision factory flow loops prior to dispatch, shipping alongside an official Calibration Certificate. This rigorous validation limits the overall system error threshold between ±0.2% and ±0.4% of active reading, making the meter an ideal component for severe energy management sub-metering and maximizing centralized process loop efficiencies. It natively handles an extended array of process media—ranging from commercial chilled water grids and domestic water loops to high-temperature boiler feed water baselines. Built to interface natively with modern connected telemetry nodes, the meter provides concurrent linear analog 4-20mA loops, a discrete Digital Output, and a high-fidelity programmable Pulse Output for zero-latency automation integration.

⚠️ CRITICAL TECHNICAL OPERATIONAL PROMPT:

  • Fluid Media Prerequisites: Because this instrument operates on electromagnetic induction principles, it requires conductive liquids to function. It is completely incompatible with non-conductive media such as demineralized/distilled pure water, chemical oils, or petroleum fluids.

  • Hydraulic Alignment Profile: To preserve the factory-certified ±0.2% to ±0.4% calibration threshold, the meter must be positioned in a location that guarantees a continuous full-pipe state, supported by standard upstream and downstream straight pipe 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-3216-11511-1021-103

  • 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 active reading across standard flow velocities.

  • Calibration Verification Metric: Wet-calibrated at the factory to guarantee exceptional data fidelity, bundled with a serialized verification certificate.

  • System Firmware State: Pre-configured and fully programmed with essential system parameters at the factory for rapid field commissioning.

  • Signal Output Interface Array: * 1 x Analog 4-20mA loop (proportional to fluid velocity).

    • 1 x Discrete Digital Output channel.

    • 1 x High-fidelity programmable Pulse Output (optimized for totalization metrics).

  • Media Adaptability: Suitable for HVAC chilled water, hydronic heating lines, cooling tower condenser water, domestic water loops, and boiler feed water lines.

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

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