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    Insertion-Mount Flow Switches

    Image of Product. Socket Connection with IP65 Rating. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Insertion-Mount Flow Switches, Socket-Connect Fitting Connection, IP65 Enclosure Rating.
    Image of Product. Threaded Connection with IP65 Rating. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Flow Switches. Insertion-Mount Flow Switches, Threaded Fitting Connection, IP65 Enclosure Rating.

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    Connection

    with IP65

    Rating

    Threaded

    Connection

    with IP65

    Rating

    Avoid complicated inline installation—these flow switches insert into a tee or pipe outlet, so you don’t need to disassemble your pipeline. They have a paddle that’s pushed as your liquid moves through to determine flow. When the paddle reaches a set position determined by the set point, it activates or deactivates equipment. They are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can either turn one device from off to on (normally open) or on to off (normally closed). They should be mounted vertically into a large-diameter horizontal pipeline, so liquid pushes the paddle.
    These flow switches are calibrated with water. You can use them with other liquids, but they may not measure accurately if the liquid’s viscosity differs from water.
    Choose a fitting material that is compatible with the liquid you're running through your line.
    Noryl Body—Switches with a Noryl body have a paddle that you trim to adjust the set point. The more you trim, the higher the set point.
    Socket-Connect Fitting Connection—Socket-connect flow switches bond to an unthreaded PVC pipe tee or pipe outlet with PVC cement and primer (not included).
    Brass Fitting—Brass and 316 stainless steel fittings resist impact better than Noryl fittings.
    Noryl Fitting—Noryl fittings work with a wide range of chemicals.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 rated switches seal out dust and can be lightly rinsed.
    For Pipe Size
    Flow Set Point Range, gpm
    Max. Flow Rate, gpm
    Paddle Material
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Max. Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Body
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Noryl Body with 3/4 Socket-Connect Noryl Fittings
     
    Set-Point-Adjustment Trimmable Paddles
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    7.7 to 19.3
    10.3 to 21
    16.5 to 52
    110; 150; 390Noryl160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 50800000000000000
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    7.9 to 15
    10 to 22
    18 to 50
    144; 240; 650301 Stainless Steel
    160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 50800000000000000
     
    Noryl Body with 1/2 NPT Male Threaded Brass Fittings
     
    Set-Point-Adjustment Trimmable Paddles
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    4
    8
    7.7 to 19.3
    10.3 to 21
    16.5 to 52
    25.5 to 68
    126 to 240
    110; 150; 390; 420; 1,100Noryl160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 5080000000000000
    1 1/2
    2
    3
    4
    8
    7.9 to 15
    10 to 22
    18 to 50
    25 to 66
    114 to 176
    144; 240; 650; 800; 1,900301 Stainless Steel
    160 psi @ 70° F-13 to 2121 amp @ 230V AC
    1 amp @ 48V DC
    2 1/2"IP65
    UL 50800000000000000
     

    Build-Your-Own Flanged Pipe Flow Transmitters

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    Components Sold Separately (Pipe Flanges

    Not Included)

    Install these transmitters between two flanges in a flanged pipe system to measure flow rate and send the data to a remote display or programmable logic controller (PLC). For easy cleaning and maintenance, you can slide the transmitter out from between the flanges. A complete transmitter consists of a flow transmitter, display, and mounting hardware kit (all components sold separately). Flowing liquid turns the turbine in the transmitter, while the easy-to-read display counts the number of turns to measure and transmit the flow. The display also shows total and batch flow volumes. Use these transmitters with clean, low-viscosity liquids to avoid clogging or other damage to the internal parts. Mount them inline with your pipe system. They’re accurate in any mounting orientation.
    Also known as transducers, these transmitters help you monitor status or control equipment by converting measurements to a digital pulse that can be interpreted by receiving devices. Each pulse is a spike of voltage. The higher the flow, the more pulses they send. For your receiving device to interpret the signal from the transmitter, you will need to calibrate it for the measurement range and output signal of the transmitter. Transmitters will only provide accurate readings within the rated measurement range.
    The transmitters are calibrated with water but can be used with other liquids.
    Flow Transmitters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Transmitters. Build-Your-Own Flanged Pipe Flow Transmitters, Flow Transmitters.
    Flange
    Flow Measurement
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Flow Range,
    gpm
    Bore
    Size
    OD
    Type
    For Flange
    ANSI Class
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Accuracy
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Mounting
    Position
    Field
    Recalibratable
    Pulse Frequency per
    Volume, pulse per gal.
    Each
    One Digital Pulse Output—2-Pin BNC Connection Plug
     
    316/316L Stainless Steel Body with 316/316L Stainless Steel Fitting
    Turbine3
    60 to 6003"5"Round150
    4 1/4"±1.0%285 psi @ 70° F-150 to 350Any AngleNo500000000000000000
     
    Flow Transmitter Repair Kits
    Mounting Hardware Kits
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flow Transmitters. Build-Your-Own Flanged Pipe Flow Transmitters, Mounting Hardware.
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Flange
    ANSI Class
    Includes
    Each
    3
    150
    4 Studs, 12 Nuts, 2 Gaskets, 2 Centering Rings00000000000000
     
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