Water meters
New magnetic
flow meter
D
uring September 2014 Lindsay Corporation,
maker of Zimmatic irrigation systems, added a
new magnetic flow meter to its Growsmart by
Lindsay product line. This flow meter, called the
IM3000, takes the guesswork out of water usage while
saving time, energy and money. Compared to propeller
flow meters, the Growsmart Magnetic Flow Meter has
no moving parts such as propellers or bearings that may
break, causing interruptions in measurement and resulting
in extra costs. Plus, the Magnetic Flow Meter will not be
affected by debris.
These flow meters can also be enhanced with FieldNET by
Lindsay, the company’s wireless irrigation management system.
Typical uses for the flow meter include irrigation, wells, lagoons
and agriculture automation. The meters calculate the flow by
measuring the voltage created by the water passing through a
magnetic field.
ICWT-TESTED FOR ACCURACY
The International Center for Water Technology (ICWT) is an
independent testing laboratory dedicated to advancing water
management practices and irrigation technology. The flow meter
is built to Lindsay’s standards at an ISO-certified factory, with steel
construction, die-cast housing and a top-rated IP68 enclosure
seal. The flow meter comes in a range of pipe sizes, from 6 to 12
inches. An optional battery pack is available.
For more information, please contact
Lindsay Africa on +27(0)21 986 8900 or
visit www.growsmart.com or
contact your local Zimmatic dealer.
BENEFITS
ff Superior IP68 enclosure seal
ff No moving parts to replace
ff No flow obstruction
ff Range of sizes
ff Minimal straight pipe run required
ff Remote monitoring capabilities with
FieldNET by Lindsay
ff Optional battery pack featuring longer life
than most competitive models
Advanced Display
Optional Battery Pack
Flow rate, total, battery
voltage and more
Or direct power supply.
Superior IP68
Enclosure Seal
Tamper-proof
FieldNET Ready
Remote control status,
alerts and reporting
Built to Lindsay’s
Standards
With steel construction
and die-cast housing
Unobstructed Flow
No moving parts to
breakdown or catch debris
Pipe Sizes
Magnetic Pulse Rate
Frequency up to 5.5 Hz
Tested Accuracy
4”
6”
8”
(10.1mm)(15.2mm) (20.3mm)
10
10”
12”
(25.4mm)
(304.8mm)
SABI | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
Independently
tested by ICWT