Endress+Hauser Proline Prosonic Flow P 500 Ultrasonic Flowmeter
The Endress+Hauser Proline Prosonic Flow P 500 is a clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter designed for non-invasive measurement of liquid flow in industrial processes. Its clamp-on sensor installation allows flow measurement without cutting, welding or modifying the process pipe, making it a practical solution for existing pipelines and applications where process interruption should be avoided.
The system combines ultrasonic transit-time measurement with the Proline 500 transmitter, providing accurate flow measurement, advanced diagnostics and flexible digital communication for modern industrial process systems.
Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Measurement
Prosonic Flow P 500 uses the ultrasonic transit-time difference principle to determine liquid flow velocity. The ultrasonic sensors are mounted directly on the outside of the pipe, so there is no need to insert a sensor or measuring element into the process.
This non-invasive design provides several advantages:
No process interruption required for installation
No pressure loss caused by an inserted measuring element
No wetted sensor components
No pipe cutting or welding
Suitable for existing pipelines
Easy sensor replacement or repositioning
This makes the Prosonic Flow P 500 particularly useful for retrofit projects, temporary measurements and difficult-to-access process pipelines.
Flexible Installation for Existing Pipes
One of the major benefits of Prosonic Flow P 500 is its flexible installation concept. Because the sensors are installed externally, the flowmeter can be added to an existing pipe without changing the process line.
The system can accommodate different pipe materials, diameters and wall thicknesses, depending on the selected sensor configuration. This flexibility allows the flowmeter to be used for a wide variety of industrial liquid measurement applications.
Accurate Liquid Flow Measurement
The Prosonic Flow P 500 provides reliable measurement of liquid flow using ultrasonic transit-time technology. Depending on the configuration, the instrument can measure volume flow, mass flow, corrected volume flow and flow velocity.
The ultrasonic measurement principle provides accurate measurement without mechanical moving parts, helping support stable long-term operation and reduced maintenance requirements.
No Pressure Drop and No Wetted Parts
Because the ultrasonic sensors are installed on the outside of the pipe, Prosonic Flow P 500 does not introduce an obstruction into the flow path.
This means the measurement system produces virtually no additional pressure loss and does not have wetted sensor components that could be affected by corrosive, abrasive or contaminated process media.
This design is particularly useful for applications where maintaining process pressure and avoiding contact between the measuring device and the process fluid are important.
Wide Range of Liquid Applications
Prosonic Flow P 500 can be used with a wide variety of liquids, including water, wastewater, hydrocarbons and other industrial process liquids, subject to the selected sensor and application conditions.
Typical applications include cooling water, process water, utility systems, chemical processes and industrial energy management.
Advanced Diagnostics and Heartbeat Technology
The Prosonic Flow P 500 incorporates Endress+Hauser Heartbeat Technology, providing integrated diagnostic, verification and monitoring functions.
Heartbeat Technology helps users verify instrument performance and identify potential measurement issues without removing the flowmeter from service. This can support predictive maintenance and improve measurement reliability.
Proline 500 Transmitter
The Proline 500 transmitter provides the operating and communication interface for the Prosonic Flow P sensor.
The transmitter supports convenient access to process values, device configuration and diagnostic information. An integrated web server allows users to access the instrument through a standard web browser, simplifying commissioning, configuration and troubleshooting.
Depending on the selected configuration, the transmitter supports multiple communication technologies for integration into plant automation and control systems.
Suitable for Temporary and Permanent Measurement
The clamp-on design allows Prosonic Flow P 500 to be used as both a permanent flowmeter and a flexible measurement solution for temporary applications.
For example, it can be used to:
Verify existing flowmeters
Perform flow surveys
Investigate process conditions
Monitor temporary process lines
Add measurement points without modifying the pipe
Measure flow during plant upgrades
Support energy and water management projects
Typical Applications
The Endress+Hauser Proline Prosonic Flow P 500 is suitable for:
Water flow measurement
Cooling water measurement
Process water measurement
Wastewater applications
Industrial utility measurement
Hydrocarbon flow measurement
Chemical process liquids
Energy management
Flow verification
Temporary flow measurement
Existing pipeline retrofit
Non-invasive flow measurement
Key Features
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter
Designed for liquid flow measurement
Non-invasive external sensor installation
No pipe cutting or welding
No wetted measuring components
Virtually no additional pressure loss
No mechanical moving parts
Suitable for permanent or temporary measurement
Flexible installation on existing pipelines
Volume and mass flow measurement options
Proline 500 transmitter
Heartbeat Technology
Integrated diagnostics and verification
Integrated web server
Digital communication options
Suitable for retrofit and industrial process applications
