Tavis Corporation
Tavis Corporation
3636 Highway 49 South
Mariposa, California 95338
Website: www.taviscorp.com

Toll Free: 800-842-6102
Phone: 209-966-2027
Fax: 209-966-3563
Email: applications@taviscorp.com
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In addition to our customers making ΔP measurements across an orifice with our differential transducers, Tavis makes very accurate flow sensors with integral venturi tubes. In fact, the Space Station is chock full of Tavis flowmeters for environmental control and life support systems. Our Variable Reluctance technique and construction allow for very high line pressures even with low flow rates. Some of our more customized flowmeters have dual flow range capability.





Tavis Venturi flowmeters are used in applications with characteristics such as:
  • Custom venturi designs for specific flow requirements
  • Dual gage low/high flow rates
  • High line pressure
  • Output signal linear with either pressure or flow
  • No rotating/moving parts
  • Continuous analog output; flow is not sampled or digitized
  • Weld-mount, flange-mount, fitting-mount interface with system plumbing
  • 4 - 20 mA and 0/1-5 VDC outputs
Unit of Measure

General

Flow Range1 N/A (1 psid loss at max flow) 0 - 3.5 gpm

Line Pressure

 N/A 65 psia

Sensor Type

 N/A Variable Reluctance

Weight

 N/A Max 30 oz

Wetted Materials

 N/A 17-4 PH SST 410 SST

Construction

 N/A Bolt-on Venturi/Tube Assy, O-ring Seals, Metallic Diaphragm

Fittings / Ports

 N/A 1/2" Flared Tube Fitting

Electrical

Input Voltage

 N/A 20 - 40 VDC

Output Signal

 N/A 0.0 - 5.0 VDC (linear with venturi ΔP)

Power/Current

 N/A Max 10 mA

Electrical Interface

 N/A MS3116 (10-6) Connector

Reverse Polarity Protection

 N/A Yes

Isolation

 N/A >100 MΩ @ 100 VDC

Output Impedance

 N/A ≤100 Ω

Environmental

Compensated Temps

 N/A -65 °F to +165 °F (Operating -65 °F to +200 °F)

Vibration

 N/A 20 g pk to 2000 Hz

Shock

 N/A 20 g 11 ms Half Sine

App Media

 N/A JP-4/JET A

Performance

Static Error Band2

 N/A ±0.5% FSO

Thermal Error2

 N/A ±2.0% FSO Max
Frequency Response2 N/A Flat ±5% to 250 Hz
  • 1 The designs above are intended to convey just a few capabilities previously used in critical flow systems for discussion purposes. Tavis specializes in custom configurations and capabilities for your specific application. Discuss your flow system requirements with our engineers for your specific flow control needs.
  • 2 Frequency Response given is for electronics only. Actual frequency response will depend on pressure range and media.