MOBILTEX RELEASES THE FLOPATH PFL1
| NEXT GENERATION PORTABLE PRESSURE/FLOW DATA LOGGER
June 29, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada – MOBILTEX [an XPV Water Partners company] has launched our latest innovation for the Water Utilities industry, the FloPath PFL1 Portable Pressure/Flow Data Logger. Based on the field-proven design of the FloPath PTRI/TRI data logger, MOBILTEX has further enhanced the device to deliver a more robust, reliable and effective solution for field capture of critical pressure and flow data for water utility operators.
Accurate and reliable data logging is vital for water utilities to accurately and reliably record parameters for pressure and flow across the water network by interfacing with common industry flow meters and sensors to enable efficient network management. Visibility of district-metered areas (DMAs) combined with network models, pressure surveys, consumer flow monitoring and reservoir depth calculations all mean water companies are able to make informed decisions that will result in a reduction in the cost of network ownership. With more data comes increased insight and ultimately increased value.
The completely updated PFL1 range of data loggers utilizes our patented data logging architecture that allows the user to monitor pressure/flow inputs in a multitude of configurations providing ultimate flexibility to meet specific application requirements. The PFL1 non-volatile memory organizes each data file as an independent data logger record with its own start/stop time, sample rate, and logging rate. Multiple data files can record different types of data for the same input channel which include: Average, Instantaneous, Minimum, Maximum, etc. The memory register size is designed to be ready to accommodate overflows associated with high pulse rates on Flow inputs. Pressure measurement accuracy is optimized using multi-point calibration and logged data can be re-calibrated before, during, or after the recording by recalibrating the pressure transducer to the logger.
Some applications for the FloPath PFL1 include: Leakage Flow-Monitoring; Fire Flow Testing / C-Factor Testing; Pressure/PRV Monitoring; Hydraulic Network Analysis; Pressure Surge Detection; Minimum Night Flow Analysis; and Low-Pressure Investigations.
Some of the key features of the PI-1 include:
- One to three selectable channels (2 Flow/1 Pressure) Internal & external pressure sensor configs available
- 2 MB Flash non-volatile memory organized into 6 separate data files – 60000 reading each and 2 separate data files – 250000 readings each
- Data is retained for 10 years if battery power fails
- Configurable Sampling Rate: 1 second to 15 minutes
- Configurable Logging Rate: 5 seconds to 24 hours
- Logged data types: Average, Instantaneous, Minimum, Maximum
- Flow Logging Modes: Pulse, Event, Pulse Interval Timing
- Communications: IrDA – Baud Rate of 115,200 Baud
- Completely waterproof and submersible (IP68)
- Battery life > 5 years under normal operation
“The enhanced FloPath PFL1 release is an exciting milestone for FloPath and truly represents the coming evolution for the entire portfolio of FloPath products. Field technicians in the Water Utilities space now can easily and accurately capture pressure/flow data from their system in even the most extreme locations using a compact, intelligently engineered solution that is lightweight, incredibly robust and also delivers the real-world runtimes that field engineers require.” said Marc Bracken, MOBILTEX CEO.
“This latest release is just the first step towards the MOBILTEX FloPath strategic product redevelopment that will deliver best-in-class pressurized pipeline network monitoring solutions that provide our water utilities clients with superior reliability, ease of installation and increased operational efficiency.”
Please visit www.mobiltex.com/pfl1 to learn more about the FloPath PFL1 and the entire suite of Pressurized Pipeline Network Monitoring solutions from MOBILTEX.
About MOBILTEX
MOBILTEX Data Ltd. [an XPV Water Partners company] is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is proud to serve hundreds of industrial, municipal, and commercial customers around the globe — delivering mission-critical integrity monitoring solutions on over two hundred and sixty thousand kilometers of pipeline assets. MOBILTEX innovative field and cloud-connected technologies deliver significant operational, safety, and sustainability benefits to Water Utilities, Energy, and Critical Infrastructure operations. As our reputation grows, we continue to invest and expand our patented IIoT and AI/ML advancements while leveraging 5G cellular and satellite communications across our portfolio. MOBILTEX is widely recognized in the industry for innovation, reliability, and our world-class service and support.
The MOBILTEX FloPath brand leverages over 40 years of technical instrumentation engineering experience within the pressurized pipeline monitoring space. Our team of experts design and develop a wide range of robust and innovative field solutions including flow, pressure, and transients data loggers and advanced pressure management controllers to help reduce non-revenue water loss and pipeline leakage. FloPath solutions focus on delivering products with industry-leading operational life, ease-of-use, low power consumption with the longest available run-times, and maximize IIoT connectivity to multiple communication backhauls. We listen keenly to the needs of engineers and field technicians at water utilities, consultancies, and contractors worldwide to deliver practical and unique technologies for the effective management of water – the planet’s most vital resource. For more information, visit www.mobiltex.com.
About XPV Water Partners
XPV Water Partners is comprised of experienced water entrepreneurs, operators, and investment professionals dedicated to make a difference in the water industry. XPV invests in and actively supports water-focused companies to enable them to grow and deliver value for all stakeholders. For more information, visit www.xpvwaterpartners.com.
Media Contact: Jonathan Saint
Phone: 403.291.2770
Email: media[ at ]mobiltex[ dot ]com
