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CDI 5450 Hot Tap Compressed Air Flow Meter

The CDI 5450 hot tap compressed air flowmeter is a modified version of the 5400 model that allows installation under pressure. The meter includes two valved ports for the probes and a muffler to collect the chips from the drilling process. The CDI 5450 makes the installation process quicker and does not require the compressed air system to be shutdown for installation. The flow meters provide a local display of compressed air flows with 4-20mA and pulse outputs, plus the option of Modbus RTU outputs. The flow meter consists of a base assembly that clamps onto the pipe with two valved ports to drill the holes into the pipe and to insert the extended flow-sensing probes from the display. The valves seal the pipe during installation and the display locks into place to the base assembly for a secure seal once installed. Flow meters are suitable for pipe diameters from 2″ up to 8″.

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CDI5450 Hot Tap Compressed Air Flow Meter

Description

The meter measures flow by maintaining one probe warmer than the other. It calculates the mass velocity from the amount of heat required, and then calculates the flow on the basis of pipe area. The flow rate, in scfm, is shown on a large, four-digit display; a 4-20mA output and a pulse output permit remote display, totalizing and data collection.

Features

  • Easy to install, no system shutdown to install
  • Installs in minutes
  • Digital display
  • Weather resistant and surge protected
  • 4-20mA and pulse outputs
  • User configurable scaling, filtering and units of measure
  • Complete flow meter in one package
  • Optional wired or wireless output for networking


Specifications

Accuracy: 5% of RDG + 1% FSD at air temperatures from -7 to 49°C
Medias: Compressed air and nitrogen
Operating pressure:
130 psig maximum on Sch. 40 Steel
Input power: 250mA at 24vDC
Materials exposed to measured fluid: Aluminium, Stainless steel, gold, thermal epoxy and Viton (seal)
Display: Four-digit LED display
Response time: One second to 63 percent of change

 

Available Sizes
Nominal Size Calibrated Range Model No. for

Sch 40 Steel

Model No. for

Type L Copper

(scfm)
2″ 600 5450-20S 5450-20C
2½” 800 5450-25S 5450-20C
3″ 1200 5450-30S 5450-30C
4″ 2000 5450-40S 5450-40C
5″ 3000 5450-50S N/A
6″ 5000 5450-60S 5450-60C
8″ 6000 5450-80S N/A

 

Range of milliamp output and recommended maximum flow. Meters will function at higher flow rates but at a reduced accuracy.

Please review the product datasheet and the installation video below for more details on the installation process.

 

CDI 5450

£1,150.00

CDI5450 Hot-tap Compressed Air Flow Meter, suitable for compressed air and Nitrogen. Unit is supplied with a single Aluminium fixing ring, base assembly and hot tap drill guide. The flow meter includes a 4 digit LED digital display with 4-20mA and pulse output. Accuracy 5% of RDG +1% FSD, operating temperature 4-49°C.

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