KROHNE IFC 400 electromagnetic flow converter

KROHNE has announced the IFC 400 electromagnetic flow converter, which combines with Krohne’s OPTIFLUX 4000 to create the OPTIFLUX 4400 electromagnetic flowmeter.

The IFC 400 helps detect external influences such as excessive vibration, temperature extremes and magnetic field effects, and also detects process influences like chemicals and excessive sedimentation in the liquid.

To detect these influences, the flow converter has a self-diagnostic function covering three aspects: process conditions, device functioning and out-of-spec testing. The process measurement check detects leakages, contamination, liner deformation and air entrainment in the process liquid. The device function self-check continuously monitors electronics and sensor hardware. Out-of-spec testing detects any sudden unexplained flow changes, linearity issues and uncertain measurements.

The product comes in a compact version (IFC 400 C) and a field-mounted version (IFC 400 F). Both versions feature an aluminium housing that can either be wall or rack mounted. The device has the diagnostics needed for advanced requirements, such as NE 107, and also has ATEX and IECEx certifications.

The 4-wire device provides a variety of outputs. It has 4–20 mA analog outputs and discrete outputs including frequency, pulse and status. Its digital outputs include the HART 7 protocol. When combined with Krohne’s OPTIFLUX 4000 flow sensor, the two form the SIL2/3 certified OPTIFLUX 4400 electromagnetic flowmeter, suitable for safety instrumented systems (SIS) and applications that require high accuracy.