Surprisingly
compact, the Series V6 Flotect® Flow Switch is
engineered to specifically monitor liquid, gas, or airflows.
Operation is simple and dependable with no mechanical linkage
as the flow switch is magnetically actuated. The lower body
holds the flow vane and one magnet, which controls the switch
actuating magnet in the separate upper housing. In most
applications the switch is normally off with the pipeline
flow forcing the vane against the vane spring. As the flow
decreases the vane spring pushes back the vane, actuating
the switch to signal an alarm or shutdown. Tees are available
for installation in pipelines from 1/2" to 2", with bushings
added the unit is easily adapted to 1/4" and 3/8" piping.
APPLICATIONS
- Protects pumps, motors and other equipment against low
or no flow
- Controls sequential operation of pumps
- Automatically starts auxiliary pumps and engines
- Stops liquid cooled engines, machines and processing
when coolant flow is interrupted
- Shuts down burner when air flow through heating coil
fails
- Controls dampers according to flow
- Signals alarm when emergency shower in use
SPECIFICATIONS
Service: Gases or liquids compatible with wetted
materials.
Wetted Materials: Standard V6 Models: Vane: 301 SS;
Lower Body: brass or 303 SS; Magnet: ceramic; Other: 301,
302 SS; Tee: brass, iron, forged steel, or 304 SS. V6 Low
Flow Models: Lower Body: brass or 303 SS; Tee: brass or
304 SS; Magnet: ceramic; O-ring: Buna-N standard, Fluoroelastomer
optional; Other: 301, 302 SS.
Temperature Limits: -4 to 220°F (-20 to 105°C) standard,
MT high temperature option 400°F (205°C) [MT not UL, CSA
or ATEX]. ATEX compliant AT option ambient temperature:
-4 to 167°F (-20 to 75°C), process temperature: -4 to 220°F
(-20 to 105°C).
Pressure Limit: Brass lower body with no tee models
1000 psig (69 bar), 303 SS lower body with no tee models
2000 psig (138 bar). Brass tee models 250 psi (17.2 bar),
iron tee models 1000 psi (69 bar), forged and stainless
steel tee models 2000 psi (138 bar), low flow models 1450
psi (100 bar).
Enclosure Rating: Weatherproof and Explosion-proof.
Listed with UL and CSA for Class I, Groups A, B, C and D;
Class II, Groups E, F, and G. (Group A on stainless steel
body models only). ATEX
0344
II
2 G EEx d IIC T6 Process Temp=75°C, EC-Type Certificate
No.: KEMA 04ATEX2128.
Switch Type: SPDT snap switch standard, DPDT snap
switch optional.
Electrical Rating: UL models: 5A @ 125/250 VAC. CSA
and ATEX models: 5A @ 125/250 VAC; 5A res., 3A ind. @ 30
VDC. MV option: .1A @ 125 VAC. MT option: 5A @125/250 VAC.
[MT option not UL, CSA or ATEX].
Electrical Connections: UL models: 18 AWG, 18" (460
mm) long. CSA models: terminal block.
Upper Body: Brass or 303 stainless steel.
Conduit Connections: 3/4" male NPT standard, 3/4"
female NPT on junction box models.
Process Connection: 1/2" male NPT on models without
a tee.
Mounting Orientation: Switch can be installed in
any position but the actuation/deactuation flow rates in
the charts are based on horizontal pipe runs and are nominal
values.
Set Point Adjustment: Standard V6 models none. Without
tee models vane is trimmable. Low flow models are field
adjustable in the range shown. See set point charts on opposite
page.
Weight: 2 to 6 lb (.9 to 2.7 kg) depending on construction.
Options not Shown: Custom calibration, bushings,
PVC tee, reinforced vane.
Agency Approvals: UL, CSA, CE and ATEX.
FEATURES
- Leak proof lower body machined from bar stock
- Choice of models in a tee with calibrated vane
or field adjustable trimmable vane
- Weatherproof
- Explosion-proof (listing included, see "Specifications"
page)
- Electrical assembly can be easily replaced without
removing the unit from the installation so that
the process does not have to be shut down
- High pressure rating of 1000 psig (69 bar) with
brass body and 2000 psig (138 bar) on the 316 SS
body (see "Specifications" page)
- Low flow model offers field adjustable set point
- Easy installation, simply insert the tee in the
pipeline and complete electrical connections