The Smart Flow Meter uses the principles of Newtonian physics: F=ma. Bulk material flows by gravity into the upper measuring channel, an inclined chute mounted on a force transducer where the force FR acting perpendicularly on the chute is measured as mass. The bulk material then flows into the lower, vertical channel which determines velocity or acceleration rate (Force FP). From the signals of these two sensors the flow rate is determined per unit of time. It has no moving parts. The bulk material flows through two force sensor stations that have no mechanical effect on the material whatsoever. Depending on the operating range, measuring channel A (narrow cross section) or measuring channel B (large cross section) is built in.