Hello,
I read through the users guides for TDC1000-TDC7200EVM and TDC1000-GASEVM, as well as app notes SNIA020 and SNAA266A. I had a few high level questions still and was hoping for some of your expert input:
- Since the TDC1000-TDC7200EVM is developed for flow meters that have access to the water flow (invasive setup), would an external boost such as in GASEVM be required for clamp on (noninvasive) water flow monitoring around a (e.g.) 2" copper pipe? If so, do you have a recommended part?
- Can GASEVM be easily modified for non-invasive water flow monitoring? In other words, what is TI's recommended easiest path to prototype non-invasive water flow monitoring?
- The circuitry required to enable non-invasive water flow monitoring seems relatively "cheap". Am I missing something about the technology or application of it? I am curious as to why current ultrasonic flow meters on the market costs thousands of dollars. I just want to make sure I'm not missing something obvious here that is required for this type of meter I am describing to function....
Thank you!