UTXDR407 GE Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Transducer
UTXDR407 manufactured by GE Panametrics is a 2MHz clamp-on ultrasonic flow transducer designed for liquid pipeline flow measurement. It adopts external mounting mode without cutting pipelines or contacting process media, supporting pipe sizes from 2 inch to 8 inch. The transducer set includes adjustable clamping fixture and signal cables, operating steadily within medium temperature range of -20°C to 120°C. Every unit undergoes acoustic performance calibration, temperature cycling and vibration testing to ensure stable ultrasonic signal transmission. Compatible with XMT868i, PT878 and other GE ultrasonic flow transmitters. Widely applied in water treatment, energy and chemical industries, it serves as original spare transducer to maintain continuous flow metering without process shutdown.
Description
UTXDR407 GE clamp-on ultrasonic flow transducer is a key external sensing component for transit-time ultrasonic liquid flow measurement systems, developed by GE Panametrics to cooperate with a full range of matched flow transmitters. As a non-intrusive measuring solution, it avoids process interruption, medium leakage and pressure loss caused by inserting internal sensors, which greatly reduces construction difficulty for new installation and equipment renovation projects. This 2MHz transducer model is specially optimized for medium and large-diameter metal pipelines, and has been widely deployed in cooling water networks, industrial fluid delivery loops and municipal water supply pipelines.
The product adopts mature ultrasonic wafer structure with stable acoustic conversion efficiency. The matched adjustable metal clamping fixture enables convenient positioning and preloading on outer pipe walls, ensuring consistent coupling effect between transducer and pipeline surface. Standard cable configurations support different installation distances between transducer and transmitter. The whole assembly is built with weather-resistant housing materials, adapting to both indoor cabinet sites and outdoor open-air pipeline environments. It can continuously operate under fluctuating ambient temperature and withstand slight mechanical vibration from pumps and valves.
When working with GE ultrasonic flow transmitters, UTXDR407 sends and receives ultrasonic signals propagating through liquid media. The transmitter calculates instantaneous flow velocity, volumetric flow and total flow based on signal transit time difference. Optimized frequency design enhances penetration capacity for common industrial liquids, and improves signal-to-noise ratio under moderate turbidity conditions. Strict factory acoustic calibration guarantees consistent measurement repeatability among transducer pairs.
Since no pipeline modification is required during installation, downtime for maintenance or upgrading can be minimized. When the original transducer suffers aging, coupling failure or cable damage, UTXDR407 can be used as a direct compatible replacement spare part. After on-site positioning and simple parameter verification, the flow system can resume normal metering rapidly. Continuous accurate flow data supports production consumption statistics, material balance accounting and pipeline abnormal flow early warning.
Regular maintenance workload is far lower than that of invasive mechanical flow meters. Operators only need to check coupling conditions and fixture fastening status periodically. It is suitable for unattended long-term metering scenarios in power plants, petrochemical factories and water treatment facilities.
Combining non-intrusive installation, wide pipe diameter adaptability and stable acoustic performance, UTXDR407 GE clamp-on ultrasonic flow transducer offers an economical and reliable flow sensing solution. It provides dependable signal source for ultrasonic flow measurement systems and supports safe, continuous and efficient operation of industrial fluid monitoring platforms.
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