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ULF Ultra Low Flow Sensor

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ULF Ultra Low Flow Sensor

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

EN 10-11

Table of Contents

1. Introduction………………………………………………………………… 2

1.1.

Safety Instructions……………………………………………………………… 2

1.2.

Unpacking………………………………………………………………………… 2

2. Description…………………………………………………………………. 3

2.1.

Design…………………………………………………………………………….. 3

2.2.

Technical Features……………………………………………………………… 3

2.3.

Operating Principle……………………………………………………………... 3

2.4.

Connection to FlowX3 Instruments………………………………………….. 3

2.5.

Output Devices…………………………………………………………………... 4

2.5.1. K315U – Frequency Output and MIN Alarm KIT………………………….….. 4
2.5.2. K330U – 4…20mA Output KIT………………………………………………..… 4
2.5.3. Installation………………………………………………………………………… 4

3. Specifications……………………………………………………………… 5

3.1.

Technical Data…………………………………………………………………… 5

3.2.

Dimensions………………………………………………………………………. 8

4. Installation………………………………………………………………….. 8

4.1.

Location…………………………………………………………………………..

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4.2.

Wiring……………………………………………………………………………..

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5. Ordering Data……………………………………………………………… 10

Summary of Contents for FlowX3 series

Page 1: ... Description 3 2 1 Design 3 2 2 Technical Features 3 2 3 Operating Principle 3 2 4 Connection to FlowX3 Instruments 3 2 5 Output Devices 4 2 5 1 K315U Frequency Output and MIN Alarm KIT 4 2 5 2 K330U 4 20mA Output KIT 4 2 5 3 Installation 4 3 Specifications 5 3 1 Technical Data 5 3 2 Dimensions 8 4 Installation 8 4 1 Location 8 4 2 Wiring 8 5 Ordering Data 10 ...

Page 2: ...rformed by qualified staff Do not modify product construction Installation and Commissioning Statements Remove power to the sensor before wiring any connection Depressurize and vent the system before installing or removing the sensor Check and confirm the chemical compatibility of the materials in contact with the liquid Do not exceed maximum temperature pressure data To clean the sensor use only ...

Page 3: ... high strength and chemical resistance 2 2 Technical Features Halar is a registered trademark of Ausimont Solvay 2 3 Operating Principle The flow sensor consists of a transducer and a five blade paddlewheel The paddlewheel is equipped with a permanent magnet integrated into each blade As the magnet passes close to the transducer a pulse is generated When liquid flows into the sensor body the paddl...

Page 4: ...s and the Local Status Indicator changes colour It has been designed to protect a pump from running dry or pumping against a closed valve in the main pipeline 2 5 2 K330U 4 20 mA Output KIT This Kit consists of an additional IP65 housing mounted aside the sensor via a PVC plate It is a blind transmitter designed to convert the signal from the sensor into a 4 20 mA output for long distance transmis...

Page 5: ...ale Working Temperature 10 to 80 C 14 to 176 F Working Pressure 5 bar 70 psi max 22 C 72 F Viscosity of fluid 1 to 10 cST Enclosure IP65 Wetted Materials POM version Sensor Body POM O ring FPM Rotor POM Shaft core point Magnets ceramic ECTFE version Sensor Body ECTFE Halar O ring FPM or KALREZ Rotor ECTFE Halar Shaft sapphire Bearings sapphire Connections GAS male Cable length 2 m 6 5 ft standard ...

Page 6: ...3 H Hall version Supply voltage 5 to 24 VDC regulated Supply current 15 mA 24 VDC Output signal square wave Calibration Data ULF01 version K factor 8431 Pulses Liter 31569 Pulses U S Gallon ULF03 version K factor 3394 Pulses Liter 12846 Pulses U S Gallon ...

Page 7: ...ULF01 R ULF03 R Reed version Supply voltage none Output signal square wave Output type Reed Contact Calibration Data ULF01 version K factor 2108 Pulses Liter 7978 Pulses U S Gallon ULF03 version K factor 848 Pulses Liter 3210 Pulses U S Gallon ...

Page 8: ...e Install the sensor with the arrow pointing the direction of the flow Always maximize distance between sensor and pump Do not install the sensor immediately downstream of valves elbows or any kind of obstacles 150 mm of straight pipe are suggested before and after the sensor 4 2 Wiring Always ensure the power supply is switched off before working on the sensor Always use a high quality regulated ...

Page 9: ...r Connection to FlowX3 Instruments The capacitor C and the resistor R are already included if the sensor is bought together with the FlowX3 Battery Powered Monitor F9 20 XX and the F9 00 XX ULFXX R Sensor Connection to Other Brand Instruments Brown Green White Brown Green White Brown White Green ...

Page 10: ...F03 R 3 Reed None ECTFE KALREZ 6 to 250 l h 0 0264 to 1 1 gpm FlowX3 ULF3 15 XX X with O C output MIN alarm Part No Version Power supply Material Flow Rate Range ULF3 15 01 0 Hall 12 24 VDC POM FPM 1 5 to 100 l h 0 0066 to 0 44 gpm ULF3 15 01 2 Hall 12 24 VDC ECTFE FPM 1 5 to 100 l h 0 0066 to 0 44 gpm ULF3 15 01 3 Hall 12 24 VDC ECTFE KALREZ 1 5 to 100 l h 0 0066 to 0 44 gpm ULF3 15 03 0 Hall 12 ...

Page 11: ...K315U PVC EPDM IP65 Frequency Output MIN Alarm KIT ULF K330U PVC EPDM IP65 4 20 mA Output KIT Spare Parts Item Part No Name Description 1 ULF SP1U PVC Plate PVC Adapter for K315U or K330U Kit F3 SP6 Electrical cable Cable per meter 3cond 22AWG 2 F3 SP7 PG11 PG11 Cable Gland for K315 or K330 Kit ...

Page 12: ...ULF Ultra Low Flow Sensor 12 F I P Formatura Iniezione Polimeri S p A Loc Pian di Parata 16015 Casella GE Italy Tel 39 010 96211 Fax 39 010 9621209 www flsnet it ...

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