Brand: pFlow

pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Aquaculture Management

Name: pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Aquaculture – Datasheet
Brand: pFlow

Description

Overview

The pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter is a state-of-the-art universal transit-time flow meter engineered to bring accurate, trouble-free flow metering to recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), fish hatcheries, and water treatment operations. Sophisticated electronics incorporating the latest developments in digital signal processing, coupled with powerful ultrasonic transducers, deliver highly accurate flow measurement for liquids in full pipes, giving aquaculture operators the reliable data needed to protect water quality and fish health.

As the official authorized partner and exclusive regional representative for pFlow Gentos, Seven Star LLC proudly supplies the F8 to aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and water treatment facilities across the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat, and the wider GCC. Water quality is always the limiting factor for aquaculture and fisheries production, and the F8’s precise flow monitoring supports the tracking and detection of pollution and environmental changes critical to healthy fish growth.

Measurement Principle

The pFlow F8 measures flow using the ultrasonic transit-time operating mode, incorporating the latest ultrasonic technology to deliver an accurate, easy-to-use flow meter suitable for a wide range of full-pipe applications including potable water, raw wastewater, effluent, well water, and other chemical liquids. While principally designed for clean liquid applications, the instrument is tolerant of liquids with a small quantity of air bubbles or suspended solids, common in most industrial and aquaculture applications.

Because the F8’s transducers clamp onto the pipe exterior rather than penetrating the fluid path, the meter introduces no obstruction or contamination risk into circulating water systems—an essential requirement for aquaculture facilities with extremely high water circulation requirements and sensitive aquatic environments. This non-invasive approach also allows installation without cutting pipes or interrupting water flow, minimizing downtime during commissioning.

Engineering Design of the pFlow F8

The pFlow F8 features quick and easy clamp-on transducer installation, factory pre-configuration, and a user menu-driven interface, allowing ultrasonic flow meters to be quickly debugged in the field without specialized expertise. This ease of installation is particularly valuable in aquaculture facilities where flow points may be numerous and technician time limited.

The F8 includes a built-in WiFi communication module, connecting to the internet through WLAN and integrating seamlessly into the user’s automatic control system for remote control and management. Through Gentos’ iCloud server, F8 uploads flow data to the cloud, allowing operators to view data and reports through mobile phones or PCs anytime, anywhere—supporting the continuous water flow monitoring that recirculating aquaculture systems demand.

Key Features

The pFlow F8 combines universal transit-time measurement with cloud-connected monitoring for aquaculture applications. Core capabilities include:

State-of-the-art digital signal processing for highly accurate flow measurement of liquids in full pipes.
Quick and easy clamp-on transducer installation with factory pre-configuration.
Built-in WiFi communication module with iCloud data storage for remote monitoring.
Tolerant of liquids with small quantities of air bubbles or suspended solids.
No pipe cutting or water flow interruption required during installation.
User menu-driven interface enabling quick field debugging without specialized training.
Suitable for potable water, raw wastewater, effluent, well water, and chemical liquids.
Ideal for recirculating aquaculture systems, HVAC, and building automation applications.

Industrial Applications

The pFlow F8 is purpose-suited to recirculating aquaculture systems, fish hatcheries, and water treatment facilities across Oman, where water quality monitoring directly affects aquatic livestock health and production yield. Its clamp-on installation and WiFi cloud reporting allow aquaculture operators to optimize pump operation, reduce energy consumption, and integrate flow data into automated control systems for improved operational stability.

As the officially authorized partner for pFlow Gentos, Seven Star LLC distributes the F8 to commercial, hospitality, institutional, and manufacturing facilities throughout the Sohar and Salalah economic zones and the broader GCC region that need to monitor flows across diverse fluid types including ethanol, coolant, and other process liquids in addition to water.

Technical Specifications

Full technical parameters for the pFlow F8 ultrasonic flowmeter:

Parameter	Specification
Model	pFlow F8
Measurement Principle	Ultrasonic Transit-Time, Clamp-on
Communication	Built-in WiFi, iCloud Data Storage
Data Access	Mobile Phone or PC, Anytime/Anywhere
Compatible Fluids	Potable Water, Wastewater, Effluent, Well Water, Chemical Liquids
Installation	Clamp-on, No Pipe Cutting or Flow Interruption
Compatible Applications	Aquaculture (RAS), HVAC, Building Automation, Irrigation
Physical Architecture	Clamp-on with Menu-Driven Interface

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for Aquaculture Flow Monitoring

Recirculating aquaculture systems in Oman often run multiple flow points across a single hatchery or farm site, and a poorly-planned WiFi rollout can leave some meters unable to reach the facility’s network reliably. Seven Star LLC’s engineers assess site layout before an F8 order is confirmed, advising on transducer placement and WiFi coverage so every unit reports consistently to the Gentos iCloud platform rather than dropping connectivity intermittently.

As the authorized regional partner for pFlow Gentos, we also help aquaculture operators plan for the tolerance of suspended solids and air bubbles common in RAS water, confirming that the F8’s clamp-on configuration suits the specific pipe material and diameter in use before shipment to sites across Oman and the wider GCC.

Request a Quote for pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Aquaculture Management

To submit a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), check current availability and lead time, or request complete technical datasheets for the pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Aquaculture Management, please contact the official instrumentation division at Seven Star LLC today. As the authorized partner for pFlow Gentos in Oman and the GCC, our engineers are ready to assist with commercial sourcing and cloud-connected flow metering integration for your aquaculture and water treatment operations.

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About brand

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement is what pFlow does. The sensors strap to the outside of the pipe and measure liquid flow by transit time, so the line is not cut and nothing touches the fluid. The brand comes from Gentos, an instrument maker focused on ultrasonic flowmeters, flow sensors and heat and cooling energy meters.

Seven Star LLC is the pFlow agency for Oman and the GCC, listing pFlow ultrasonic flowmeters in fixed, portable and LoRaWAN versions, BTU meters and LoRaWAN flow control valves.

pFlow flowmeter families

Most of the listed models are compact clamp-on sensors grouped by pipe size and duty. The GF family (GFCL, GFR, GF-S-CL, GF-SH-CL for hot water and GF-GH-CL for immersion cooling) and the MF micro flowmeters (MFR, MFCL) serve cooling and process loops on small and medium pipes. The MP series are plug-and-play flow sensors, including the MP801 and a LoRaWAN version. The D116-BTU is a wall-mounted ultrasonic BTU meter, the P116 a portable flowmeter for surveys, and the F8 a fixed meter used in aquaculture. Gentos also builds the F3 series clip-on flowmeters, including a panel-mount version. The VC200-R is a LoRaWAN ball valve that works as a flow switch.

Where pFlow meters are used

The manufacturer documents use in liquid cooling for data centers and semiconductor plants, chilled and hot water metering in central air conditioning, water supply networks and irrigation, aquaculture, and utility lines in petrochemical and power plants.

Ordering a pFlow ultrasonic flowmeter: what we need

Clamp-on meters are selected from pipe data. Send the pipe outside diameter, wall thickness and material, any liner, the liquid and its temperature, the expected flow span and the straight pipe length available. Add the output you need (4-20 mA, pulse, Modbus, LoRaWAN) and the supply voltage. For BTU meters include the supply and return temperature span.

FAQ

Questions about the pFlow F8 Ultrasonic Flowmeter for Aquaculture

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01Why is the pFlow F8 well suited to aquaculture management?

The F8 provides accurate, non-invasive flow measurement that supports water quality monitoring in recirculating aquaculture systems, helping operators track pollution and environmental changes critical to fish health.

02Does the F8 require cutting the pipe or stopping water flow to install?

No. The F8 uses clamp-on transducers that install without cutting pipes or interrupting water flow, minimizing downtime.

03Can the F8 handle liquids other than clean water?

Yes. The F8 is tolerant of liquids with small quantities of air bubbles or suspended solids and is suitable for potable water, raw wastewater, effluent, well water, and other chemical liquids.

04How does the F8 support remote monitoring?

The F8 includes a built-in WiFi communication module and uploads flow data to Gentos' iCloud server, allowing operators to view data and reports through mobile phones or PCs anytime, anywhere.

05Is Seven Star LLC an authorized representative for pFlow products?

Yes. Seven Star LLC is the officially authorized partner and exclusive regional representative for pFlow Gentos in Oman and the GCC, supplying genuine products with local technical support.