TransPort® PT900

PT900 portable ultrasonic flow meter for liquids
Introducing TransPort

TransPort PT900 applications

The TransPort PT900 is the latest generation of portableclamp-on flow meters from Panametrics line of ultrasonicmeters. It capitalizes on the ruggedness and superior
performance of its predecessor, the TransPort PT878, butdelivers a whole new level of intuitive and user-friendly
capability based on today’s technology.

• Suitable for most pipe sizes and materials,
both lined and unlined

TransPort PT900 advantages• A wide selection of transducers suitable formost applications• Wireless (Bluetooth®) or wired communicationfrom tablet transmitter• Easy programming with bright touch screen andmultiple-language user interface• Fast-responding, high-accuracy transmitter with green/
red light health indication and 8 GB of datalogging storage• Velocity, volume, mass, totalizer and energy flow ratemeasurements• Easy-to-install clamping fixture• Suitable for virtually every industry that requires
temporary or spot flow rate measurement• Suitable for many fluids, including potable water,
wastewater, cooling and heating water, ultrapure waterand other liquids such as water/glycol solutions, crude oil,refined hydrocarbons, chemicals and beverages

TransPort PT900 makes your job so much easier
The PT900 has undergone the most involved voice of the user
effort to date for Panametrics flow products.
Several years of learning about how people use portableflow meters and what they want and need while making
flow rate measurements have influenced the PT900’s design.
Panametrics validated this learning and modified the design
approach by sharing initial concepts and early prototypes withusers. The result? The best portable flow meter needs to beversatile, easy to install, intuitive to use and capable of making
reliable measurements even in the most difficult applications.

What’s new about the TransPort PT900?

TransPort PT900 specifications

The PT900 maintains the same high performance as thePT878, but features a total redesign of the flow transmitter,clamping fixture and user interface. Key improvements
include a redesigned fixture and a streamlined user interface
on an Android tablet.

Operation and performance

PT900 is designed to improve the user experience and delivera measurement that inspires a high level of user confidence.
All users, regardless of experience level with the meter, will
be able to:Flow measurement
Patented Correlation Transit-Time™ mode

• Install the clamping fixture with minimal confusion orrepositioning• Connect the transmitter and transducer cables correctly• Turn on the tablet and pair it via Bluetooth® with thetransmitter• Start taking measurements within minutes

Product details
The TransPort PT900 system includes:• Clamping fixture with transducers• Flow transmitter (the electronics)• Carrying case
• Accessories
Available options include:• Tablet• Rechargeable battery pack or spare battery• Waygate Technologies DM5E thickness gauge• Energy measurement kit

Fluid types
Liquids: Acoustically conductive fluids, including most cleanliquids and many liquids with small amounts of entrainedsolids or gas bubbles

Pipe sizes• Standard: 0.5 to 24 in. (15 to 600 mm)• Optional: up to 300 in. (7500 mm) available upon request
Pipe wall thickness
Up to 3 in. (76.2 mm)
Pipe material
All metals and most plastics
Consult Panametrics for concrete, composite materials andhighly corroded or lined pipes.
Accuracy• ±1% of reading (2 in./50 mm or greater pipe sizes)• ±2% of reading (0.5 in./15 mm to <2 in./50 mm pipe sizes)
Installation assumes a fully developed, symmetrical flow profile(typically 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters
downstream of straight pipe run).
Final installation accuracy is a function of multiple factors
including fluid, temperature range, pipe centricity among
other factors.
Pipe layouts with obstructions (bends, tees, valves, etc.) will
result in different levels of meter reading bias. Dual-path
readings in opposite planes can be used to indicate thepresence of bias (assymetrical flow profile). Reasonableaccuracy (±5% of reading) could be maintained in nonideal conditions down to approximately 5D upstream and
1D downstream with accurate inputs, acceptible diafgnostic
parameters, and dual plane readings in close agreement witha simple flow disturbance. Other piping layout resulting in a
non-fully developed flow profile will deliver different biases.
Computation fluid dynamics (CFD) corrections can also be
used in non-ideal conditions.
Repeatability±0.2% of reading
Range (Bidirectional)
0.1 to 40 ft/s (0.03 to 12.19 m/s)
Response time
Up to 2 Hz
Measurement Parameters
Velocity, volume, mass, energy, total flow

Clamping fixture, transducers and transmitter mounted on pipe

Channels
1 or 2 channels

Flow transmitter
Enclosure
IP65 rating
Specifications• Weight: 3 lb (1.4 kg)• Size (h x w x md): 7.9 x 4.3 x 1.5 in (200x109 x 38 mm)• Mounting: Soft strap around pipe or magnetic clamp

Analog inputs
4-20 mA (qty 2)
Analog output
4-20 mA
Digital output
Pulse (Totalizer), Frequency, Alarm (qty 1)
Digital communication• Bluetooth® wireless*• Modbus via RS485 port
• Micro-USB port

TransPort PT900 specifications
User interface
DisplayRequires a tablet. Android operating system (version 4.4 orgreater) or iOS operating system (iOS version 11.0 or greater,BLE 4.0 or greater, capacity of 16GB and greater).
Dimensions• 7 in. Tablet: 7.75 x 4.75 x 0.75 in. (196 x 120 x 19 mm) typical• 8 in. Tablet: 8.75 x 6.00 x 0.75 in. (222 x 152 x 19 mm) typical*Bluetooth certification in specificcountries or regions. See page #6
for list of Bluetooth locations.

Battery life>12 hours of continuous use, function of final settings of tablet

Battery• Type: Lithium ion (high-energy, rechargeable) Life(continuous operation): 18-20 hours• Life (power saver mode): >4 days Charger: 100 to 240 VAC(50/60/Hz)• Charging time: Up to 3 hours (from 0% to 100%)

Communication with flow transmitter
Bluetooth® or wired (wired for Android only)

Battery charger
100 to 250 VAC (50/60 Hz)

Operating temperature• Charge: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)• Discharge: -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Storage temperature-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Electronics classifications• CE (EMC Directive) IEC 61326-1:2013,
IEC 61326-2-3:2013, LVD 2006/95/EC, EN 61010-1 2010
• ANSI/UL STD. 61010-1, CAN/CSA STD. C22.2 NO. 61010-1• WEEE compliant (Directive 2012/19/EU)• RoHS compliant (Directive 2011/65/EU)

Transmitter electrical connections

PT900 APP tablet display

Languages
English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, French, German,Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Swedish, Turkish
Installing the PT900 APP
Obtain the PT900 APP:
• File provided on SD card (Android)• Free download from Google Play (Android)• Free download from App Store (Apple)• Free download from Panametrics website (Android))

Clamp-on transducers
Temperature range*• Standard: -40 to 302°F (-40 to 150°C)• Optional: -328 to 752°F (-200 to 400°C)*See individual transducer model specifications for exact
temperature range.
Mounting• New PT clamping fixture for pipes ≥2 in. (50 mm)• CF-LP clamping fixture for 1/2 in. (15 mm) to 2 in. (50 mm)
pipes
PT9 transducer cables• Standard length: 25 ft (8 m) of RG316 coaxial cable• Maximum length: 100 ft (30 m) of RG316 coaxial cable• Temperature range: -40° to 302°F (-40° to 150°C)

Measurement ScreensSoftware application (PT900 APP)
Intuitive, swipe screen interface• Colorful, icon-driven design• Tutorial-style programming• Site parameter presets• Multiple display options• Extensive online help

Clamp-on fixture with CRR transducers

TransPort PT900 specifications
Accessories

Options

Cases• Soft nylon carry bag with strap and dedicated equipment
dividers (standard)• Hard case with wheels and dedicated equipment
compartments (optional)

Tablet• Android IP68 Tablet

Cables• Input and output cables: analog and digital• Cable adapters: TNC to BNC or UTDR connectors

Energy measurement kit
The optional energy measurement kit calculates energy flowrate and totalized energy.
• Temperature transmitter: loop-powered, 4-wire PT1000
surface-mount RTDs, NIST-certified• Accuracy: ± 0.12°C ( ± 0.22°F) of reading• Range: 0 to 149°C (32 to 300°F) standard
Waygate Technologies DM5E thickness gauge• Range from 1 to 200 mm (0.040 to 8”)• High-resolution graphical LCD• IP54 weatherproof rating• 5MHz probe, -20 to 70°C
• Standard two AA batteriesStandard soft shell carrying case

Spare battery• Battery pack: Lithium ion, high-energy, rechargeable• Battery charger: 100 to 240 VAC (50/60/Hz)
Cable adapter
TNC to BNC or UTXDR connectors

Optional hard shell carrying caseHow to order the Transport PT900 system
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Base Model Number
Code
1C
2C
1CW
2CW

Channels
One Channel PT900 (Bluetooth or Direct Wired - Android, Bluetooth - iOS)
Two Channel PT900 (Bluetooth or Direct Wired - Android, Bluetooth - iOS)One Channel PT900 (Direct Wired Only - Android)
Two Channel PT900 (Direct Wired Only - Android)
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Code Power Cord110/120 VAC (NEMA 5-15P - typical North America)
230 VAC (Schuko CEE 7/7 2 poles and earth - typical European)
230 VAC (BS 1363 A, 3pin square - typical United Kingdom)
230V AC (GB 15934-2008 - typical Asia)
Code0A
B
C
DEFGI
JK
L

Transducer & Fixture Kit #1
None-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 50 mm to 600 mm (2” to 24”) typical pipe size
-40 to 230°C (-40 to 446°F), 15 mm to 50 mm (0.5” to 2”) pipe size
-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 150 mm (6”) or larger pipe size
-40 to 210°C (-40 to 410°F) applications, 50 mm to 600 mm (2” to 24”) pipe size
Combination of A and C
Combination of A, B and C
Combination of A and B-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 15 mm to 50 mm (0.5” to 2”) pipe size
Combination of A and I
Combination of A, C and I
Combination of D and I
Code0ABCDI

Transducer & Fixture Kit #2
None-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 50 mm to 600 mm (2” to 24”) typical pipe size
-40 to 230°C (-40 to 446°F), 15 mm to 50 mm (0.5” to 2”) pipe size
-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 150 mm (6”) or larger pipe size
-40 to 210°C (-40 to 410°F) applications, 50 mm to 600 mm (2” to 24”) pipe size
-40 to 150°C (-40 to 302°F), 15 mm to 50 mm (0.5” to 2”) pipe size
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Carrying Case
Standard soft shell carrying case; ideal for everyday user
Optional hard shell carrying case; ideal for shipping and transportation
CodeTG2
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C48
2C48
AIO
DIO
BAT
CHG
EXT
EXT2
WUSB

PT9-SYS

1C2

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Bluetooth Certification (PT900)

AHCTG

Argentina, Brazil , Canada , Chile , China, Colombia Costa
Rica , Egypt, European Union, Hong Kong , India , Indonesia,Japan , Malaysia, Mexico , Monaco, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines , Qatar, State of , Saudi
Arabia , Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan,Thailand, Turkey , Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UnitedStates, Vietnam

System Options
Pipe wall thickness gauge (DM5E)
Energy kit with matched pair PT1000 surface mounted RTDs with transmitter
Additional chain assembly for mounting on pipe sizes up to 1200 mm (48”)
Two additional chain assemblies for mounting on pipe sizes up to 1200 mm (48”)
Analog input and output cable
Digital and discrete input and output cable
Spare rechargable battery
External battery charger for spare battery
Pair 100 ft extension cables (C-RR transducers)
Two pairs of 100 ft extension cables (C-RR transducers)
Cable for wired USB tablet connection(Example Configuration String)Panametrics, a Baker Hughes Business, provides solutionsin the toughest applications and environments formoisture, oxygen, liquid and gas flow measurement.
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