Description
The GE Panametrics 299956PR is a high-precision ultrasonic flow transducer designed for liquid flow measurement in industrial, municipal, and chemical processing applications. Utilizing the transit-time measurement principle, this sensor is engineered to provide accurate, non-intrusive flow data for both clean liquids and fluids containing moderate amounts of suspended solids.
As part of the Panametrics flow measurement ecosystem, the 299956PR is renowned for its long-term stability and resistance to process conditions, making it a preferred choice for custody transfer, process control, and efficiency monitoring.
Product Specifications
- Model Identification: 299956PR
- Product Category: Ultrasonic Flow Transducer
- Manufacturer: Panametrics (a Baker Hughes business)
- Measurement Principle: Transit-Time Ultrasonic
- Application Compatibility: Liquids (Pipe sizes vary by mounting configuration)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +150°C (Standard industrial range)
- Housing Material: 316 Stainless Steel
- Protection Rating: IP68 (Submersible/Weatherproof)
- Mounting Style: Clamp-on / Wetted (depends on configuration)
- Weight: ~1.2 kg
Key Operational Features
- Non-Intrusive Design: When used in a clamp-on configuration, the sensor eliminates the need for pipe cutting, reducing installation costs and downtime.
- High Accuracy: Provides excellent repeatability and accuracy, even in dynamic flow environments, thanks to sophisticated signal processing algorithms.
- Versatile Compatibility: Fully compatible with a wide range of GE Panametrics flowmeters, such as the DigitalFlow and TransPort series.
- Rugged Construction: Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including exposure to chemicals and varying ambient temperatures.
For technical documentation, installation manuals, or sensor calibration guidelines for the 299956PR Flow Sensor, please refer to the official Baker Hughes/Panametrics legacy service library.
Recommended Related Components (Panametrics Flow Series)
- GE Panametrics TransPort PT878: Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter
- GE Panametrics DigitalFlow GC868: Gas Flowmeter
- Panametrics XMT868: Industrial Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter
- Mounting Fixtures: Clamping tracks and transducers for specific pipe diameters
- Couplant: High-temperature acoustic couplant for clamp-on installation
- Cabling: Armored signal cables for transducer-to-transmitter connectivity
- Junction Boxes: Weatherproof signal termination enclosures
- Signal Converters: 4-20mA / HART communication interface modules
