| Controlling the Mixing Ratio of Two Fluids |
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Transmitting and alarming the input flow rate ratio of two fluids (gas or liquid) allows these to be mixed in a predetermined ratio in continuous processes. The sensing element is normally a turbine flow meter, which outputs pulses at a frequency proportional to flow rate. The A/B ratio can also be transmitted for totalized rate (or delivered volume). |
| Comparing Fluid Inflow & Outflow |
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The ratio of the inflow and outflow rates of a tank is a measure of the relative filling or emptying rate. The same transmitter can also be programmed to transmit the net inflow or outflow rate in flow units, or to transmit totalized inflow our outflow in volume units. Any of these parameters can be alarmed using the dual relay board and be transmitted via 4-20 mA. |
| Controlling Coating Thickness on a Film |
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In this application, Channel A measures the rate at which a coating material is applied, as measured by a flow meter, while Channel B measures the speed of the film based on pulses from a proximity switch. Transmitting and alarming the A/B ratio assures that an even thickness of coating material is applied as the speed of the film is varies. |
| Instrumenting a Pulsed Laser System |
 | The dual-channel Laureate transmitter can measure the speed of conveyor lines by using the output of proximity switches which sense gear teeth or spokes of rotating drive wheels. Transmitting the speed ratio of two lines allows line speeds to be adjusted so that material arrives at work stations when needed. |
| Measuring Draw for Elongation |
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Draw (Ch A / Ch B - 1) can be used to indicate the elongation of films compressed between rollers, the shrinkage films, and the RPM difference of rollers whose speed is varied to maintain tension. The high resolution of Laureate dual channel transmitters is ideal for comparison of rates that are close to each other. |
