Material Composition | Corrosive Fluids (e.g., Chemical Plants) | Industry Standard: PP (ASTM D3031) Our Base: PVC (ASTM D1784) ▲ Our Advanced: PVC+EPDM (ASTM D2000) ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: Resists 50+ chemicals (ASTM D543) ▲▲ Advanced: Withstands 100°C temp (per ISO 180) | Higher cost for Advanced versions; PVC may degrade in UV-exposed outdoor use (ASTM G154) |
Communication Protocol | Industrial Automation Systems | Industry Standard: Analog (4-20mA) Our Base: RS-485 (IEC 61158) ▲ Our Advanced: RS-485 + Modbus RTU ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: 200m transmission range (vs 30m for analog) ▲▲ Advanced: Plug-and-play Modbus compatibility | Requires PLC support for Modbus; Base lacks encryption for secure networks |
Flow Measurement Range | Water Treatment Plants | Industry Standard: 0.5–10 L/min Our Base: 0.3–15 L/min ▲ Our Advanced: 0.1–20 L/min ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: 30% wider range than standard ▲▲ Advanced: ±0.5% accuracy at low flows (per ISO 5167) | Advanced may require recalibration for high-viscosity fluids |
Environmental Resistance | Outdoor Industrial Sites | Industry Standard: IP65 Our Base: IP67 ▲ Our Advanced: IP68 ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: Submersion up to 1m (30min) ▲▲ Advanced: 3m submersion (per IEC 60529) | Advanced adds weight; may need custom brackets for installation |
Mounting Type | Compact Spaces (e.g., HVAC Systems) | Industry Standard: Flange Mount Our Base: DIN Rail ▲ Our Advanced: Modular Snap-Fit ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: Saves 40% space vs flange ▲▲ Advanced: Quick-install (30sec) without tools | Base requires drilling; Advanced lacks compatibility with legacy systems |
Power Supply | Remote Sensor Networks | Industry Standard: 12–24V DC Our Base: 8–36V DC ▲ Our Advanced: Solar-Powered (12V) ▲▲▲ | ▲ Base: 3x longer battery life ▲▲ Advanced: Off-grid operation (up to 10m resolution) | Advanced requires solar panel installation; Base lacks surge protection |