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DF-SEN_manual_12/13

KOBOLD Model DF Flow Sensor

User Instructions

Kobold Instruments Inc. •   1801 Parkway View Drive •   Pittsburgh PA 15205

Phone 1-800-998-1020 •    Fax (412) 788-4890 •    www.kobold.com 

                

          

 

Summary of Contents for DF-**01 series

Page 1: ...DF SEN_manual_12 13 KOBOLD Model DF Flow Sensor User Instructions Kobold Instruments Inc 1801 Parkway View Drive Pittsburgh PA 15205 Phone 1 800 998 1020 Fax 412 788 4890 www kobold com...

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Page 3: ...5 0 Arrival of Damaged Equipment 7 6 0 Maintenance 7 7 0 Need Help with your DF Flow Sensor 7 List of Diagrams Diagram 2 4 Sensor Dimensions 4 Diagram 3 1 Wiring 5 List of Tables Table 2 1 Material Co...

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Page 5: ...lar transistor operating in an open collector configuration The DF uses a paddle wheel to determine flow The principle of operation is quite simple the paddle wheel rotation speed is calibrated for th...

Page 6: ...Trogamid Polysul fone PP Polysulfone Polysulfone NP Brass SS Fittings NP Brass SS PP NP Brass SS NP Brass SS Locking Pins Brass Brass Brass O Rings Buna N FKM Buna N FKM Buna N FKM Paddle Wheel POM PT...

Page 7: ...Table 2 2 Electrical Data Power Supply 5 to 24 VDC Open Collector Output 5 to 24 VDC 10 mA max Operating Temperature Range 10 F to 180 F 145 F for DF 01 Environmental Protection NEMA 4 Table 2 3 Flow...

Page 8: ...DF SEN 4 FM Rev 12 13 Diagram 2 4 Sensor Dimensions...

Page 9: ...he power supply voltage is in accordance with that specified on the identification tag Electrical connections are made with a 3 pin terminal block as specified by the wiring diagram Diagram 3 1 3 If t...

Page 10: ...damage 3 Should there be small amounts of ferrite contaminants in the medium we recommend the installation of our magnetic filter type MFR or equivalent 4 Medium should always be introduced to the sys...

Page 11: ...m is refused please contact Kobold Instruments for further advisement 6 0 Maintenance The KOBOLD DF sensor requires little maintenance provided the measured medium is kept free of contaminants In part...

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Page 13: ...ion PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GENERAL FLOW METER MONITOR WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DEVICE FAILURE TO HEED THE INFORMATION HEREIN MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE...

Page 14: ...ithin your flow system This avoids excessive stresses which may damage the instrument In particular a Ensure that the plumbing leading to and from the instrument is fully supported and that the instru...

Page 15: ...udden rather than gradual The damage to the wall can be substantial not to mention the car The water hammer causes surges in fluid pressure which could cause the measurement instrument s pressure limi...

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