Transonic Flowsensors
A range of Flowsensors are available to measure fluid flow in laboratory tubing.
Frequently purchased with Transonic Flowsensors
Overview
We are pleased to announce that ADInstruments are now the exclusive global distributors* of Transonic System's leading transit-time flow measurement solutions for life science research.
*excl. Korea and Japan
Measure volume flow in laboratory tubing containing non-aerated liquids including water, saline, buffer solutions, blood, and other fluids, either by splicing into or clamping onto the tubing depending on the design. Tubing flowsensors provide reliable, stable measurements even under perturbed and non-steady flow conditions, for unparalleled accuracy and signature high resolution flow waveforms. For use with Tubing Flow System Options.
Precalibrated for easy, immediate use
Transonic flowsensors are precalibrated and ready for immediate use. Data is recorded with a corresponding flowmeter module and via an Instrument Interface and/or PowerLab into LabChart software, where flexible recording options and real-time calculations are available.
Product Configurations
Clamp-on Flowsensors (3-32mm outer diameter)
PXL Series sensors “clamp-on” to most flexible laboratory and extracorporeal tubing. They provide total physical and electrical isolation is maintained between the sensor and the liquid, and thus ideal for quick, repeatable process testing that is applied to multiple circuits without flow interruption. Applications include artificial heart and VAD performance, medical device and pump engineering, manufacturing and compliance flow testing. Different options are available for tubing outer diameter measured in inches and mm. Each flowsensor is supplied standard with 2 m cable and a CC16 16-pin metal connector.
ME25PXN Inline Flowsensor (25mm inside diameter)
The ME25PXN Precision Inline Flowsensor mates easily with flexible laboratory tubing for volume flow measurement and can be calibrated for up to four fluid, temperature, and flow rate combinations. The flowsensor is supplied with a 1.85 m cable, and a CC16 or CP16 16-pin metal connector.
Related
Research Applications
Cardiovascular Isolated Heart Systems
In Vitro Pharmacology + Isolated Tissue and Organs
Working Heart
Cardiovascular Isolated Heart Systems
In Vitro Pharmacology + Isolated Tissue and Organs
Tubing Flow
In Vitro Pharmacology + Isolated Tissue and Organs
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Details and Tech Specs
Technical
| Product Code | Product Name |
|---|---|
| ME-n-PXL-fld-tem-flow | Clamp-on PXL series Flowsensors (1/16” outside diameter increments) |
| ME-25-PXN-fld-tem-flow | ME25PXN Inline Flowsensor (25mm inside diameter) |
n = size
Dimensions
| Flowsensor Size | Tubing ID | Tubing OD | Wall Thickness | Stock Tubing | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| inches | mm | inches | mm | inches | mm | ||
| 2PXL | 3/32 | 2.381 | 5/32 | 3.969 | 1/32* | 0.794 | A, B |
| 3PXL | 1/8 | 3.175 | 3/16 | 4.763 | 1/32* | 0.794 | A |
| 4PXL | 1/8 | 3.175 | 1/4 | 6.350 | 1/16 | 1.588 | A, B |
| 5PXL | 3/16 | 4.763 | 5/16 | 7.938 | 1/16 | 1.588 | A |
| 6PXL | 1/4 | 6.350 | 3/8 | 9.525 | 1/16 | 1.588 | A, B |
| 7PXL | 1/4 | 6.350 | 7/16 | 11.113 | 3/32 | 2.381 | A, B |
| 8PXL | 3/8 | 9.525 | 1/2 | 12.700 | 1/16 | 1.588 | A, B |
| 5/16 | 7.938 | 1/2 | 12.700 | 3/32 | 2.381 | N/A | |
| 9PXL | 3/8 | 9.525 | 9/16 | 14.288 | 3/32 | 2.381 | A, B |
| 10PXL | 1/2 | 12.700 | 5/8 | 15.875 | 1/16 | 1.588 | A, B |
| 11PXL | 1/2 | 12.700 | 11/16 | 17.463 | 3/32 | 2.381 | A, B |
| 12PXL | 1/2 | 12.700 | 3/4 | 19.050 | 1/8 | 3.175 | A, B |
| 14PXL | 5/8 | 15.875 | 7/8 | 22.225 | 1/8 | 3.175 | A |
| 11/16 | 17.463 | 7/8 | 22.225 | 3/32 | 2.381 | B | |
| 16PXL | 3/4 | 19.050 | 1 | 25.400 | 1/8 | 3.175 | A |
| 20PXL | 1 | 25.400 | 1 1/4 | 31.750 | 1/8 | 3.175 | A |
| 25PXN (Barb OD 1.14" 29mm) | 1 | 25.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*ratio of tubing wall thickness to OD must not exceed 1:5 for PVC; 1:3 for silicone
A = Tygon E-3603
B = Tygon ND 100-65
Flow
| Flowsensor | Resolution at 10 Hz in ml/min | Ultra Low Flow | Low Flow (1/4 Scale) | Standard Flow (Full Scale) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Linear Limit | Max Measurement Range | Lower Linear Limit | Max Measurement Range | Lower Linear Limit | Max Measurement Range | ||
| 2PXL | 0.5 | 20 ml/min | 200 ml/min | 50 ml/min | 250 ml/min | 100 ml/min | 1 L/min |
| 3PXL, 4PXL, 5PXL | 1 | 40 ml/min | 400 ml/min | 100 ml/min | 500 ml/min | 200 ml/min | 2 L/min |
| 6PXL | 2.5 | 100 ml/min | 1 L/min | 250 ml/min | 1.25 L/min | 500 ml/min | 5 L/min |
| 7PXL, 8PXL, 9PXL | 5 | 200 ml/min | 2 L/min | 500 ml/min | 2.5 L/min | 1 L/min | 10 L/min |
| 10PXL, 11PXL, 12PXL | 10 | 400 ml/min | 4 L/min | 1 L/min | 5 L/min | 2 L/min | 20 L/min |
| 14PXL, 16PXL | 25 | 1 L/min | 10 L/min | 2.5 L/min | 12.5 L/min | 5 L/min | 50 L/min |
| 20PXL | 50 | 2 L/min | 20 L/min | 5 L/min | 25 L/min | 10 L/min | 100 L/min |
| 25PXN | 10 | 2 L/min | 10 L/min | 5 L/min | 25 L/min | 10 L/min | 100 L/min |
Flowsensor slot calibration options (up to four slots per flowsensor) include:
fld (fluid) = KR for Krebs, BL for blood, H2O for water/saline, GL for 40% Glycerine/60% Water (by vol)
tem (temperature in degrees Celsius ) = 23 or 37 (standard temperatures) or TX (where X is specified between 19-40 for a custom temperature within this range)
flow = flow rate (SF for standard flow, LF for low flow or ULF ultra low flow)
Please note:
- Additional calibration charges may apply depending on required calibration configurations.
- Calibration with custom fluids (including different percentages of Glycerine and Water) are no longer available
- Tubing type and size (inside diameter x wall x outside diameter) must be additionally specified when ordering PXL flowsensors. A tubing sample (minimum length of 2 ft or 60 cm) is required to be sent for the factory calibration process if non-stock tubing are used in the experiment. For example:
- Tygon ND 100-65 (1/4” inside diameter x 1/16” wall x 3/8” outside diameter)
- Tygon E-3603 (1/4” inside diameter x 1/16” wall x 3/8” outside diameter)
Pre-consultation is highly recommended before flowsensor selection.
