Extension of product lifetime through electronics upgrade

3 ways how KROHNE can help to extent the service life of devices

More and more electromagnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters are being discontinued and spare parts and support are no longer available. The malfunction of the electronics causes unwanted downtime, with significant consequences for your process and plant safety. With KROHNE converters, existing electromagnetic flowmeters can be retrofitted with new electronics quickly, easily and cost-effectively.

Why is this important?

  • Quick and easy upgrade, without dismounting your existing sensor

  • Saving of investment and installation costs for a completely new meter

  • Additional communication and diagnostic capabilities

  • Additional temperature and conductivity measurement

With KROHNE converters, you are opting for a quick changeover to a converter that will accompany you for many years to come – always with the option of upgrading to other communication protocols at short notice and without complications.

KROHNE service engineers will check the compatibility of the used sensor and the installation situation in advance and will support you in commissioning and start-up of the new converter.

How this KROHNE service contributes to sustainability?

By upgrading a converter, you can make a significant contribution to a sustainable approach to emissions:

  • Sustain components: Instead of scrapping perfectly functioning sensors, lifetime and usage of the devices can be extended.

  • Save resources: Reusing existing sensors saves raw materials and the energy required to produce new components.

  • Increased efficiency: Modern converters are designed to be more efficient, reducing energy losses during conversion processes. This means less energy is wasted, leading to lower overall energy consumption and consequently lower emissions.

  • Reduced maintenance: Modern converters often require less maintenance and have longer operating times. This reduces the environmental impact associated with manufacturing, transporting, and disposing of older, less efficient models.

Installed base audit and data analysis

KROHNE offers an installed base audit to define priorities and needs for dedicated hardware to be supported to enable a safe and smooth replacement of unavailable converters.

Lifetime evaluation

Based on the audit, KROHNE provides a database of product and spare part availability. Meters that need to be updated or upgraded in terms of functionality, communication or diagnostic features are defined.

Update & upgrade services

To ensure the highest level of performance, the KROHNE service will support you throughout the entire process from selection, specification, procurement, installation, start-up and commissioning.

Contribution to Sustainability

  • Reuse of existing components and savings of raw materials in production

  • Reduction of carbon footprint and waste associated with transporting and disposing of older models

  • Reduction of energy consumption of the devices through advanced technology

Further Benefits

  • Not limited to KROHNE instrumentation but also 3 rd party products

  • Reduced maintenance

  • State-of-the-art electronics provide additional functionalities to detect application issues

  • Availability of in-situ verification options

  • Ensures full security and integrity of measured and transmitted data

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