Abstract: A float-type flowmeter and method for measuring the flow of fluids, incorporates a measuring tube through which measuring tube the fluid can flow against the force of gravity and which is provided with a float capable of moving at least in the direction of the flow, and an acquisition unit capable of tracking the movement of the float, with a motion signal corresponding to the movement of the float being transmissible to a diagnostic unit in which diagnostic unit an oscillation signal corresponding to the oscillation amplitude of the float can be derived from the motion signal and an error or alarm signal can be generated when, for a predefined length of time, the oscillation signal falls below a minimum setpoint value.

Abstract: A suspended body flow meter for flowing media with a measuring tube, with a suspended body movable in the direction of flow and located in the measuring tube, with at least one permanent magnet connected with the suspended body, with a meter housing, with at least one rotatable follower magnet following the motions of the permanent magnet connected with the suspended body and located outside the measuring tube in the meter housing and with a display device converting the motions of the follower magnet and located in the meter housing. The meter housing is designed so that at least one slide-in guide is provided for a slide-in element bearing mechanical and/or electrical functional units.