Dynasonics DXN-5P Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Overview

The Dynasonics DXN-5P is a rugged, handheld portable ultrasonic flow meter engineered by Dynasonics, a Badger Meter brand, for on-demand, non-invasive liquid flow measurement across pipe sizes from 15 mm to 1219 mm (½ to 48 inches). Unlike a fixed clamp-on transmitter, the DXN-5P is designed to be carried from site to site, clamped onto a pipe in minutes without cutting into the line or shutting down the process, and used to take spot readings, troubleshoot suspected metering problems, or verify the performance of an existing permanent meter. This makes it the instrument of choice for field service technicians, energy auditors, and utility crews who need dependable flow data at multiple locations without installing a dedicated meter at each point.

Working closely with plant engineers in the region, Seven Star LLC proudly supplies the DXN-5P portable ultrasonic flow meter to industrial facilities, utility crews, and energy service contractors across Oman and the wider GCC. Seven Star LLC supplies the DXN-5P, which works with the SoloCUE Flow Device Manager app, on request with the manufacturer datasheet and technical support with selection, so field teams from Muscat to Sohar can put the DXN-5P into service with confidence.

Measurement Principle

The Dynasonics DXN-5P is a hybrid instrument that automatically selects between transit-time and Doppler measurement modes depending on the condition of the liquid being measured. On clean liquids, it uses transit-time ultrasonic measurement, the same principle the Dynasonics DXN-5P applies by sending ultrasonic pulses diagonally across the pipe from one clamp-on transducer to another and measuring the tiny time difference between the pulse traveling with the flow and against it to calculate flow velocity. On liquids containing entrained gas bubbles or suspended solids that would otherwise disrupt a clean transit-time signal, the DXN-5P switches to Doppler mode, measuring the frequency shift of ultrasound reflected off those particles or bubbles to derive flow velocity instead.

This dual-mode capability means the DXN-5P never requires cutting the pipe, draining the system, or inserting a wetted sensor to get a reading, and it can be redeployed to a new pipe or a new site within minutes. Because both measurement modes work entirely from the outside of the pipe, the DXN-5P introduces no pressure drop and poses no contamination risk to the process fluid, which is particularly valuable for potable water, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical facilities where an in-line device would raise hygiene or validation concerns. For plant engineers investigating a suspected valve leak, an air lock, or sediment build-up in a line, the ability to clamp on, read, and move on without process interruption turns a multi-hour diagnostic job into a matter of minutes.

Engineering Design of the Dynasonics DXN-5P

The Dynasonics DXN-5P is housed in a rugged, molded blue enclosure with a protective bumper and integrated carrying strap, built to survive daily transport in a field service vehicle and use in industrial and outdoor environments. A backlit graphic display and full numeric keypad let the operator enter pipe outer diameter, wall thickness, and material directly on site, while the instrument automatically calculates transducer spacing and confirms signal strength before logging a reading. On the Dynasonics DXN-5P, two clamp-on transducers connect to the unit via keyed cables, and the transducer housings themselves are supplied in mounting brackets that hold spacing accurately across the supported pipe size range.

On the connectivity side, the DXN-5P includes Bluetooth wireless communication that pairs with Badger Meter’s SoloCUE Flow Device Manager mobile application, allowing a technician to view live flow readings, review logged data, and manage multiple measurement stations from a smartphone or tablet without touching the instrument’s own keypad. The unit also supports extended data logging for both flow and thermal energy measurements, so a single site visit can capture hours or days of trend data for later analysis rather than a single instantaneous reading. This combination of rugged field packaging, on-board computation, and wireless data management is what distinguishes the DXN-5P from a simple handheld flow indicator.

Key Features

The Dynasonics DXN-5P portable ultrasonic flow meter is built for field technicians who need accurate readings on demand, and the Dynasonics DXN-5P key capabilities include the following.

• It measures flow non-invasively on pipes from 15 mm to 1219 mm (½ to 48 inches) using a single portable instrument.
• It automatically switches between transit-time and Doppler modes to handle both clean liquids and those containing gas or suspended solids.
• It achieves an accuracy of ±0.5% of reading ±0.025 ft/s (0.008 m/s) across a wide range of pipe sizes and materials.
• It operates across a liquid temperature range of –40°C to 121°C (–40°F to 250°F), covering most industrial and utility service conditions.
• It connects via Bluetooth to the SoloCUE Flow Device Manager app for remote monitoring and multi-station data management.
• It supports extended data logging for flow and thermal energy measurements over prolonged periods, capturing trend data unattended.
• It is fully portable and can be installed by a single technician without shutting down the process or draining the pipe.
• It is well suited to troubleshooting applications such as identifying valve leaks, air locks, and sediment accumulation in a line.

Industrial Applications

The Dynasonics DXN-5P is widely used across Oman and the GCC by facility engineers and water utility crews who need to verify flow at multiple points without installing a permanent meter at each one. In Muscat’s hotel, hospital, and commercial building stock, energy auditors use the DXN-5P to spot-check chilled water and domestic water flow during commissioning and retro-commissioning surveys, confirming that fixed meters are reading correctly and that pumps and control valves are performing as designed. In the Sohar and Salalah industrial zones, maintenance teams carry the Dynasonics DXN-5P between cooling water headers, process lines, and utility distribution points to diagnose suspected leaks, blockages, or air entrainment quickly, without the downtime a wetted flow sensor installation would require.

With fast quotation turnaround and technical support, Seven Star LLC supplies the DXN-5P to water authorities, industrial maintenance contractors, and energy audit firms throughout the Sultanate of Oman and the broader GCC. Facility teams in Muscat, Sohar, and Salalah rely on Seven Star LLC not only for the instrument itself but for training on the SoloCUE app, guidance on transducer selection for unusual pipe materials, and access to genuine Badger Meter firmware updates, all of which are only reliably available through a trusted regional supply channel.

Technical Specifications

The table below summarizes the key technical specifications of the Dynasonics DXN-5P portable ultrasonic flow meter, the core data needed to confirm the Dynasonics DXN-5P fits a given application.

Request a Quote for Dynasonics DXN-5P Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter

Seven Star LLC is ready to support your flow measurement program with the Dynasonics DXN-5P handheld meter portable ultrasonic flow meter, from formal RFQ submission through field training. With engineering support in Muscat, we supply on request with lead time confirmed at quotation, provide full technical datasheets on request, and connect your maintenance or energy audit team directly with our instrumentation division for SoloCUE app setup and field measurement guidance.

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