Customers often ask why we offer two ultrasonic density meters. The answer: different physics. Acoustic impedance measures interface reflection; acoustic attenuation measures transmission absorption. Each is strong in its own niche. This article compares them across 6 key dimensions.
PS7000 Acoustic Impedance vs PS7010 Acoustic Attenuation: Ultrasonic Density Meter Comparison
Both PS7000 and PS7010 are ultrasonic density meters, but their physics, installation, and target applications differ completely. This 6-dimension comparison helps you choose between them.
Steps
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Measurement principle
PS7000 acoustic impedance (single transceiver, spectral echo analysis) vs PS7010 acoustic attenuation (dual probes opposite, energy absorption measurement). -
Installation
PS7000 flange insertion (tap required); PS7010 clamp-on (preferred) or flange, can install without tapping. -
Bubble tolerance
PS7000 Chirp algorithm strongly bubble-immune; PS7010 single-frequency is bubble-sensitive. Choose PS7000 for gassy media. -
Pipe wall requirements
PS7000 doesn't depend on wall properties; PS7010 clamp-on requires uniform wall material and stable thickness (carbon steel / stainless OK, plastic / rubber-lined not). -
Pipe size range
PS7000 DN50~DN1000; PS7010 DN50~DN500 (clamp-on mode). -
Typical applications
PS7000: flotation slurry, FGD gypsum slurry, mining slurry, dredging discharge. PS7010: hot-work-forbidden petrochemical zones, legacy pipe retrofits, temporary monitoring.