Panametrics TransPort PT878GC Gas Flow Meter

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter designed for natural gas pipeline, compressed air, inert gas or any compressed gas applications.

Panametrics TransPort PT878GC Gas Flow Meter

$7,400.00

Effective April 30th, 2025, Panametrics has added a 6.5% surcharge for this product. The surcharge will appear as a separate line item on the sales order.

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Part Number

PT878GC-01-01

Manufactured

By Panametrics

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Availability

Usually ships in 10-12 weeks

Product Manual Product Specs (2 Files)

Features

Volumetric flow, flow velocity, & mass flow parameters
Non-invasive transducers so process is uninterrupted
-4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C) operating temperature
No moving parts & no pressure drop
Sound speed output
Large, 240 x 200 pixel backlit LCD display
Rechargeable battery, 8 hours of continuous operation
Memory capacity to log over 100,000 flow data points
Submersible IP67 enclosure

The Panametrics TransPort PT878GC gas flow meter is a highly versatile, self-contained, portable transit-time system with options and accessories to meet a variety of gas flow measurement needs. It is especially useful for metering erosive, corrosive, toxic, high-purity or sterile gases, or for any application where penetrating the pipe wall is undesirable. Since no tapping or cutting of the pipe is required, installation costs are significantly reduced.

Historically, clamp-on flow metering was limited to liquids because existing methods could not work on metal pipes containing gases. Panametrics developed new technology that extends all the benefits of clamp-on flow metering to gas measurement at high or low pressure in pipes made of metal and most other materials.

The transit-time technique uses a pair of transducers, with each transducer sending and receiving coded ultrasonic signals through the fluid. When the fluid is flowing, signal transit time in the downstream direction is shorter than in the upstream direction; the difference between these transit times is proportional to the flow of velocity. The PT878GC measures this time difference and uses programmed parameters to determine flow rate and direction.

Spec Sheets

Manuals

Panametrics TransPort PT878GC Gas Flow Meter Manual (9.7 MB)

Links

Flow Meter Application Advisor

Other

Flow Application Information Form (268 KB)

Required Components

These additional components are required for the operation of your product. We strongly advise you to purchase these components unless you already own them or own a suitable alternative.

Panametrics C-RV Gas Transducers

Panametrics C-RV Gas Transducers

Pair of clamp-on 500KHz transducers for 3 to 12 inch pipes with process temperatures from -40 to 266°F.

Starting at $3,360.00

Panametrics C-RW Gas Transducers

Panametrics C-RW Gas Transducers

Pair of clamp-on 200KHz transducers for 12 to 24 inch pipes with process temperatures from -40 to 302°F.

Starting at $4,320.00

Panametrics C-RL Gas Transducers

Panametrics C-RL Gas Transducers

Pair of clamp-on transducers for 3/4 to 2in (1MHz) or 3 to 12in (500KHz) pipes with process temperatures from -40 to 446°F.

Starting at $6,350.00

Panametrics PCFG Clamping Fixture

Panametrics PCFG Clamping Fixture

Portable clamping fixture for use with C-RV, C-RL, and C-RW transducers.

Starting at $4,840.00

Panametrics DMP Dampening Material

Panametrics DMP Dampening Material

Choice of clay-like compound or self-adhesive sheet to help eliminate short circuit noise.

Starting at $205.00

Software

Panametrics PanaView Software & IRDA Cable

Panametrics PanaView Software & IRDA Cable

PanaView with IRDA communication cable with DB9(F) connector for PC to PT878 and PM880 communications .

Panametrics Panaview Software

Panametrics Panaview Software

Instrument Interface Software Version 1.4.8.

Accessories

Please consider these optional accessories.

Panametrics PRESRG-1-2 Preamplifier

Panametrics PRESRG-1-2 Preamplifier

Note: If required, two preamplifiers will be needed for each TransPort PT878GC metering system.

Panametrics PT878 Hard Case

Panametrics PT878 Hard Case

Hard carrying case for PT878 or PT878GC meters.

Panametrics Boot Kit

Panametrics Boot Kit

Includes protective boot, metal stand, and hand strap for PT878, PT878GC, or PM880.

Panametrics PTBK-I/O Cable

Panametrics PTBK-I/O Cable

Analog input and output cable, 6 foot length with Lemo connector (console) to flying lead (8 pin).

Panametrics Universal Power Supply

Panametrics Universal Power Supply

Replacement universal power supply/battery charger with cable and connector .

Panametrics Protective Port Caps

Panametrics Protective Port Caps

Protective caps for transducer, power and I/O cable connection ports.

Panametrics IRDA Cable with USB

Panametrics IRDA Cable with USB

IRDA communication cable with USB connector for PC to PT878 and PM880 communications.

Panametrics 100ft Extension Cable

Panametrics 100ft Extension Cable

Extension cable with BNC male and BNC female connectors.

Panametrics 25ft Extension Cable

Panametrics 25ft Extension Cable

Extension cable with BNC male and BNC female connectors.

Panametrics 704-671-25 Transducer Cables

Panametrics 704-671-25 Transducer Cables

Pair of dual transducer cables, 25 foot length with BNC to LEMO connectors for use with C-PT and C-RS transducers.

Panametrics BAT-DOOR Battery Cover

Panametrics BAT-DOOR Battery Cover

Battery cover with 4 screws for the PT878 and PT878GC meters.

Panametrics Panatape

Panametrics Panatape

OD measuring tape with English (inch) and Metric (cm/mm) scale.

Panametrics PT878 Replacement battery

Panametrics PT878 Replacement battery

Replacement nickel metal hydride battery pack for PT878 flowmeter.

Panametrics Thermal Compound for use with RTD's

Panametrics Thermal Compound for use with RTD's

This product can be used in the following applications:

Compressed Air

Need Help? Call a Flow engineer at 1-800-884-4967

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Jason D.
Senior Applications Engineer
22 years at Instrumart

Dan R.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

Mathias H.
Senior Applications Engineer
15 years at Instrumart

Lou P.
Senior Applications Engineer
28 years at Instrumart

Patrick M.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

MaryKate R.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

Martin K.
Applications Engineer

Jason D.
Senior Applications Engineer
22 years at Instrumart

Dan R.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

Mathias H.
Senior Applications Engineer
15 years at Instrumart

Lou P.
Senior Applications Engineer
28 years at Instrumart

Patrick M.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

MaryKate R.
Applications Engineer
3 years at Instrumart

Martin K.
Applications Engineer

Jason D.
Senior Applications Engineer
22 years at Instrumart

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