Introduction: On November 7, Endress Hauser introduced the Promag 53 electromagnetic flowmeter with EtherNet/IP connectivity that can be easily integrated with Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx process automation system. The flow meter is used to measure conductive liquids (>5 μS/cm) and is ideal for food and beverage, water and wastewater, and other process industries.

On November 7, Endress Hauser introduced the Promag53 electromagnetic flowmeter with EtherNet/IP connectivity that can be easily integrated with Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx process automation system.

Promag53 flowmeters are used to measure conductive liquids (>5μS/cm) and are ideal for food and beverage, water and wastewater, and other process industries.

Promag53 flowmeters use an integrated Web server that allows authorized users to remotely view flow data, perform diagnostics, configure flow meters, or perform process optimization. Data can also be accessed with higher levels of software security, including ERP systems, process history information systems, control loop regulation programs, and asset management systems. With remote access via EtherNet/IP, up to 10 variables can be configured, including volume flow, calculated mass flow, and total flow.

Endress Hauser's flow product manager, Jerry Stevens, said, "The Promag53 flowmeter has been carefully designed to integrate seamlessly with the PlantPAx process automation system via a downloadable Level 3 user defined configuration file. This integration is plug-and-play, It is as simple as using a USB stick, and the integration can be copied and pasted so that the initial work can be done at once."

EtherNet/IP Integration For a long time, devices that measure and control process variables have relied on process instrumentation networks to transmit data, while other devices in the plant operate in completely different networks. Improve this complex multi-layer network strategy by using a standard network architecture (ie EtherNet/IP),

Users can better access real-time information. This improves the ability to monitor overall performance, address overrun issues, and minimize downtime.

“The demand for the company to acquire meter data and make full use of this data in the production companies is increasing,” said Steve Pulsifer, Rockwell Automation's head of process business marketing. "With Endress Hauser's recent investment in EtherNet/IP, plus the enhanced functionality of the PlantPAx system, we are meeting this demand from our customers."

The Promag53 flowmeter is pre-designed to seamlessly integrate with the PlantPAx process automation system. Both companies are committed to helping users simplify network infrastructure, reduce deployment time, and simplify instrumentation-to-business system-level connectivity. In addition to the EtherNet/IP connection, the Promag 53 electromagnetic flowmeters also have built-in FOUNDATION fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus and HART connection interfaces.

Technical specifications Promag 53 is used to measure most liquids with a conductivity of no less than 5 μS/cm and a flow rate of no more than 1,250 gal/min. When measuring demineralized water, conductivity of not less than 20 μS/cm is required. Measurement accuracy is ±0.2% or ±2 mm/sec. Reproducibility accuracy is ±0.1% or ±0.5 mm/sec. Flowmeter operating temperature is minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees above zero (-20 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees above zero), working pressure is maximum 580psi, in line with NEMA4X or IP67 protection class, with FM/CSAI class 2-zone certification, to meet The EMC requirements of IEC/EN61326 and NAMURNE21 comply with the requirements of the EU and ACMA directives and have CE and √ markings.