Key Benefits and Advantages
Combined Transmitter and PLC Functionality The 3500 goes beyond standard flow reporting by incorporating PLC-style logic. This allows the device to handle complex calculations and control loops locally, decreasing the need for external processing power and reducing overall plant labor, maintenance, and operating costs. It is an all-in-one solution for managing specialized industrial tasks like marine fuel bunkering and custody transfer.
Industry-Specific Computing Solutions Built-in software options allow the 3500 to serve as a Net Oil Computer or an enhanced density monitor. These specialized functions are essential for the oil and gas industry, where the transmitter can automatically calculate the water cut in an oil-water mixture or provide precise API gravity data for product identification and quality control.
Full On-Board Configuration The 3500 is designed to be completely self-sufficient. With full configuration capabilities available directly through the front panel, there is no need for external handheld communicators or specialized software tools. This simplifies the setup process and allows for immediate adjustments in the control room.
Large Programmable Display and Alarms Featuring a large, high-visibility display, the 3500 improves operator interaction by providing clear, descriptive alarms and real-time process data. The display is fully programmable, allowing users to customize the information they see, which ensures faster response times and easier troubleshooting during process upsets.
MVD Technology for Rapid Response Powered by Multivariable Digital (MVD) technology, the 3500 provides exceptionally fast response times and stable multivariable measurement. This technology is critical for maximizing uptime and ensuring process consistency, as it allows the transmitter to filter out process noise while maintaining high-speed updates for mass flow, density, and temperature.
Technical Properties
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Measurement Type: Mass Flow, Volume Flow, Density, and Temperature.
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Specialized Computations: Net Oil, Enhanced Density, and Bunkering solutions.
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Mounting: Remote Rack-mount or Panel-mount for control room installation.
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Processing: MVD Digital Technology.
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Display: Large, programmable LCD with descriptive alphanumeric alarms.
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I/O Capabilities: Multiple configurable channels for control and communication.
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Security: Integrated lockout features for custody transfer and fiscal measurement.
Primary Fields of Application
The 3500 is the premier choice for applications requiring localized control and complex data processing.
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Oil & Gas Production: Utilizing net oil computer functions for accurate well-test and separator monitoring.
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Marine & Bunkering: Managing high-volume fuel transfers with integrated bunkering algorithms to ensure fiscal accuracy.
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Custody Transfer: Providing a secure, high-accuracy interface for the legal transfer of refined products and chemicals.
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Refining: Real-time density and concentration monitoring for blending and product identification.
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Industrial Batching: Coordinating complex, multi-stage filling operations directly from the control panel.
