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3 Functions and features
3.1 Application area
The unit monitors the flow of liquid and gaseous media�
3.2 Operating principle flow monitoring
• The unit detects the flow speed to the calorimetric measuring principle and
switches the output:
-output closed if medium is flowing / output open if no medium is flowing�
This applies to the unit on delivery: output = normally open� In case of need you
can change the output to normally closed (→ 8�2)� It then applies: output open
if medium is flowing�
• If the flow speed increases, the switching status changes when the switch point
is reached�
• If the flow speed falls again, the switching status changes if the value "SP
minus hysteresis" is reached�
The hysteresis changes with the flow speed and it is essentially influenced by
the set monitoring range�
It is 2���5 cm/s for the setting 5���100 cm/s (= factory setting), it increases with
higher flow speeds�
• The typical response time of the unit is 1���10 s� It can be influenced by the
setting of the switch point:
-Low switch point = quick reaction with rising flow�
-High switch point = quick reaction with falling flow�
3.3 Communication (IO-Link)
• The unit is laid out for bidirectional communication� So, the following options
are possible:
-Remote evaluation (transmission of the process data)�
-Remote parameter setting (adjustment / output function)�
Device-specific parameter lists for IO-Link parameter setting are available at:
www�ifm�com → Select your country → Data sheet direct:
