Product Details
The Yokogawa ADMAG AE, also cataloged as the ADMAG AE Magnetic Flowmeter, operates as a dedicated hardware component for fluid velocity measurement and signal processing within DCS and PLC field networks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ADMAG AE |
| Brand | Yokogawa |
| Origin | Japan |
| Measuring Principle | Dual frequency excitation electromagnetic induction |
| Measurement Accuracy | 0.5% of flowrate |
| Tube Lining | 99.9% ultra-high purity alumina ceramic lining |
| Electrode Structure | Integral leak-proof Pt Alumina cermet electrode |
| Housing Architecture | Dual compartment housing (separates terminal wiring from electronics) |
| Display | High visibility backlit LCD |
| Power Supply | Universal AC/DC (100/200 V) or 24 V DC option using standard 4-conductor cabling |
| Compliance | Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC |
Process Control & Fieldbus Characteristics
The ADMAG AE converter electronics utilize a dual frequency excitation scheme that generates simultaneous high and low frequency magnetic fields within the flow tube. This dual-drive configuration yields rapid step response speeds and real-time slurry noise suppression. Complete channel-to-channel isolation within the dual compartment enclosure shields the low-level differential voltage pickup circuitry across the Pt Alumina cermet electrodes from common-mode noise and environmental ingress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the dual compartment housing construction protect internal signal processing electronics during field wiring?
A: The dual compartment configuration physically separates the field terminal block from the amplifier processing board. Opening the terminal compartment during conduit termination or routine inspection prevents moisture, dust, and corrosive atmosphere exposure to the internal electronics.
Q: What power input configurations are supported by the converter terminal assembly?
A: The power supply board supports a universal AC/DC input configuration (100/200 V rating) or a direct 24 V DC input structure using standard 4-conductor industrial wiring.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Conduit Connections & Sealing: Route signal and power conductors through dedicated conduit ports. Apply thread sealant to all NPT or metric cable entry threads and install water-tight gland fittings to maintain enclosure integrity against ambient humidity.
- Grounding & Shielding Integrity: Ensure the flowtube bodies and signal cable shielding connect directly to low-impedance earth ground. Proper single-point grounding neutralizes fluid potential shifts and suppresses high-frequency electrical noise across the ceramic-lined flow passage.
- Mechanical Alignment: Mount the meter assembly in pipeline sections ensuring full fluid pipe fill. Tighten flange bolts in an alternating cross pattern to distribute clamping pressure evenly without inducing mechanical stress on the alumina ceramic liner.
Additional Information
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