BU Measurement Products – Electromagnetic Flow
AquaProbe
Customer Presentation
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AquaProbe Product launch presentation
Introduction
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There is no new water on Earth - all the water there ever
will be is already here
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*The monetary value of Non revenue Water is estimated to
be valued at over $18 billion per year
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Water production and treatment companies globally are
major consumers of energy
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Accurate measurement of water is becoming increasingly
important:
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Future abundant supply of water cannot be guaranteed
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Increased pressures caused by rising populations
*Global Water Intelligence, Water Technology Markets 2010
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AquaProbe Package
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AquaProbe has become the insertion type
portable flowmeter of choice, setting the
industry standard and being found in
demanding applications everywhere
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It is the acknowledged, accurate and
economic alternative to full bore metering
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AquaProbe now works with WaterMaster
transmitter and is known as AquaProbe
FEA100
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AquaProbe also works with AquaMaster 3
transmitter where it is known as AquaProbe
FEA200, extending the choice of power
supply options from traditional mains and
battery power to renewable energy options
AquaProbe basic concept
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Insertion Type Flowmeter
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Rugged & Robust Construction
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‘Hot Tap’ Capability
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Good Accuracy over Wide Flow Range
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Price Virtually Independent of Pipe Size
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Suitable for Permanent or Temporary
Installations
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No Moving Parts – High Reliability
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Choice of Transmitters and Power Supply
Options
AquaProbe Specification
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Suitable for pipe diameters from 200mm to
8000mm
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Accuracy ±2% of Measured Velocity (or
±2mm/sec) whichever is greater
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Bi-Directional
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For Clean Water Only
Product positioning
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The two versions of the AquaProbe are
positioned as two separate products
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Many water applications today are in large
lines and require accurate measuring devices
to monitor water usage. The AquaProbe
family provides a cost effective alternative to
full-bore meters, as well as an option to
perform surveys on existing lines and meters
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With the flexibility that both AquaProbe
models provide for temporary and permanent
installations, this insertion probe flowmeter is
a valuable addition to ABB’s comprehensive
line of flow measurement products
Product positioning
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The AquaProbe FEA100 is more suited
to permanent installations, because it is
primarily a mains operated unit
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It is a robust and cost effective
flowmeter that is especially well-suited
to large pipe diameters
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With 4 -20mA, Profibus DP v1 and
HART communication outputs as
options, the AquaProbe can easily be
integrated with other existing
instruments
Product positioning
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The AquaProbe FEA200 is far more
suited to operate as a temporary
flowmeter, because of its battery
powered option facilitates it’s use as a
field monitoring device
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With the built in logging function, the
unit can be installed in series with an
existing flowmeter to monitor the
flowmeter over a period of time
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The built in logging function allows flow
and pressure data to be collected for
analysis and evaluation. The option of
transmitting data via SMS, removes the
need to visit the unit regularly.
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AquaProbe FEA200 – mains power
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AquaProbe FEA200 can be remotely located and is capable of
sending data anywhere & anytime
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AquaProbe FEA200 has 3 power modes based on specific customer
requirements:
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Mains-powered with SuperCap back-up
Battery-powered
External renewable (solar/wind) energy with SuperCap back-up
AquaProbe FEA200 with mains power offers built-in rechargeable
Super Capacitor power source
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Operation for up to 5 days without power (dependent on
operating conditions), with no batteries to replace
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Continuous SMS operation
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In the event of mains interruption, continuous measurement is
maintained and alarms reported via SMS protocols
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AquaProbe FEA200 – battery power, no data loss
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AquaProbe FEA200 battery powered option offers a choice
of battery options
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Battery only – external manganese alkaline battery pack
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0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
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Typical 5 year battery life
Battery only – external lithium battery pack
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+45°C ambient temperatures & option of a 10 year battery
life
Smooth battery replacement
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AquaProbe FEA200 sustains the logger (for minutes) before
logger data contents are lost enabling smooth switchover
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No loss of logger data during battery replacement
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Provided ‘SuperCap’ capacitor is still charged
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AquaProbe FEA200 – renewable energy (solar / wind)
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AquaProbe FEA200 renewable option offers access to solar
and wind energy source with a simple DC (6-21V) connection
from panel or generator
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No external rechargeable batteries required
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No external regulators
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Very simple installation
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The availability of a rechargeable ‘SuperCap’ permits direct
connection of solar power and other renewable power source
to transmitter
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The ‘SuperCap’ powers the transmitter during the night or
during lack of power for up to 3 weeks (dependant on
operating conditions)
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AquaProbe FEA200 – wind power
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AquaProbe FEA200 solar powered option offers access to
free, clean and inexhaustible energy source with a simple DC
(6-21V) connection from solar panel or generator
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No external rechargeable batteries required
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No external regulators
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Very simple installation
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The rechargeable ‘SuperCap’ permits direct connection of
solar power and other renewable power sources to the
transmitter
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The ‘SuperCap’ powers the transmitter during the night or
during a power interruption for up to 3 weeks (dependant on
operating conditions)
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AquaProbe FEA100/ FEA200
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‘Hot tap’ capability so that it can be
installed quickly, easily and
conveniently, without interrupting the
water supply. The meter can initially be
installed via a hot tap system, under full
working pressure conditions, without the
need to shut down the system.
Thereafter the meter can be inserted &
removed under pressure
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Ease of Operation fitting to existing
pipelines without the need for the major,
expensive and time consuming
excavations or alterations associated
with full bore meters. The ability of the
AquaProbe to be installed in remote
locations with its battery power supply
makes it simple to install in the most
arduous of environments
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AquaProbe FEA100/ FEA200
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‘Unrivalled on Accuracy. The accuracy and consistency
of measurement of the AquaProbe is why it’s the insertion
flowmeter of choice for many water and waste water
companies
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At +/- 2% of Rate, which can be maintained for years
without the need for recalibration, the meter exhibits
exemplary accuracy over a wide operating flow range in
both forward and reverse directions. This means that it is
highly versatile instrument, both for peak daytime and low
night time flow rates
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Speed, ease & security in the field, Sensor Memory
eliminates the need to match sensor and transmitter in the
field. Self configuration sequence eases start-up
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AquaProbe FEA100/ FEA200
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True Choice of Power Source.
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What could be better than having the flexibility to use
mains, battery or renewable energy, depending on the
choice of transmitter.
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A choice of power options ranging from battery power
with a ten year life
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For an installation in remote locations where an
external supply would be problematic
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Through to mains power with SuperCap backup
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AquaProbe FEA100/ FEA200
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AquaProbe coding
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AquaProbe is specified using new product codes in line
with ABB common coding
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AquaProbe will be coded as FEA and the transmitter
will either be FEA100 For AquaProbe with WaterMaster
transmitter or
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FEA200 for AquaProbe with AquaMaster 3 transmitter
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Below is an extract of how coding appears
AquaProbe
FEA100
AquaProbe
FEA200
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Features and Benefits
AquaProbe FEA200
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On Board Remote Communications
Package with SMS
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AquaProbe FEA200 is available with a
multichannel, multivariable logger that
can record both flow and pressure via a
direct digital transfer of data, thereby
ensuring optimum accuracy and
resolution of measurement.
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Coupled with remote communication via
SMS, allows the AquaProbe to be
installed in very remote locations and to
send data back via Quad band
GSM/SMS from the field to the customer,
either on a daily basis, or on demand
Features and Benefits
AquaProbe FEA200
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Pressure Transducer option available
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AquaProbe can also return pressure
information, from a secondary pressure
transducer which is available from ABB
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The customer can survey the pressure in
a line and can be used for zonal
surveying and leak detection.
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With a pressure drop over time, it is very
likely that there is a leak in the pipeline
Features and Benefits
AquaProbe – integrated solution
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Integrated single package solution
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AquaProbe FEA200 has all 3-in-1:
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AquaMaster 3 transmitter
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DataLogger
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SMS
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Communication options*
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AquaProbe offers a choice of Quad
band GSM/SMS communication
protocols
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Modbus RS485
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Profibus DP v1
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HART
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4-20mA
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RS232
NOTE: GSM/SMS, RS485 & Scanreader
are mutually exclusive options
Features and Benefits
AquaProbe – Long life, flexible transmitter
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Powerful and flexible transmitter
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AquaProbe FEA200 has an IP68 (NEMA 6P)
transmitter for continuous submersion (not
with integral GSM/SMS Aerial)
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Features a stainless steel housing with a
thermoplastic outer and the assembly is
sealed-for-life to IP68 as standard
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Plug & socket connections for all inputs and
outputs
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Simplified Operation, Maintenance &
Training
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HMI provides common user experience
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Intuitive navigation and “Easy Setup”
configuration eliminates need for
intensive training and
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Reduces cost of ownership
Features and Benefits
AquaProbe FEA100 Leading the way
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NAMUR-compliant diagnostics
AquaProbe FEA100 has the ability to
self-diagnose while the process is
running
 DSP for maximum reliability
Advanced ‘Digital Signal Processing’
gives improved performance and
enables real-time measurements
separating the real signal from the
noise, providing high quality outputs
especially in harsh environments
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Features and Benefits
AquaProbe FEA100/200
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A 3 year warranty as standard on every AquaProbe sensor
ensures customers can choose AquaProbe with complete
confidence
Conclusion
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With the addition of these fantastic and
market leading new features to its
existing flexible and proven
performance, AquaProbe really is the
insertion probe of choice
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With the new AquaProbe, the best of
breed insertion type portable flowmeter
has been made better still
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This innovative clean water
measurement solution takes the many
qualities that the industry has come to
rely on and builds upon them to deliver
unrivalled high return on investment
combined with low cost of ownership
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