IX Series Inline Flow Switch
Features
• No Moving Parts
• 316L Stainless Steel, Optional Hastelloy C-276
• Temperatures to 350F
• Pressures to 10,000 PSIG
• Simple and Easy Field Calibration
• Explosion Proof Enclosures
• Low Flow Rate Detection
• Threaded or Flanged Connections
• Adapts to ⅛” Tubing thru ¾” Pipes
• Field Programmable for Relay Energization
Applications
• Pump Protection: Automatic shut down on low or no flow
• Bearing Lubrication: Detects loss of lubricant flow
• Seal Leakage: Verifies positive seal flow or detects excessive leakage indicating maintenance requirement
• Chemical Feed and Metering Pumps: Indicates low or no flow of chemical additives to process
• Safety Shower/Eye Wash Station: Automatic annunciation of potential danger to plant personnel
• Purge Air: Detects loss of flow for process or plant safety
• Analyzer/ Gas Chromatographs: Confirms continuous sample flow to instruments
• Spray Nozzles: Detects nozzle blockage in coating applications
• Heater Burnout Prevention: Heater shutdown on loss of flow to prevent overheating of elements
• Drain Line Sensor: Capable of detecting flow in partially filled lines
• Control Rooms: Verifies flow when fans, pumps or valves are energized
Operation
The IX series inline flow switch is designed to easily adapt to line sizes from ⅛” tubing to ¾” pipe. Please refer to the FX series for larger line sizes. This sensor offers an extremely reliable and repeatable instrument for industrial process control and features no moving parts exposed to the product being monitored.
The device operates by measuring a temperature differential between a heated and a reference temperature sensor. Within the body of the sensor head are the four tubes as shown in figure 1. The temperature differential is greatest at no flow and decreases as flow increases. This allows use in applications requiring a simple flow/no flow detection and for switch-points at a predetermined flow rate. Many different flow ranges are shown below in the set-point range chart. A conversion table is also provided to convert different engineering units. Extremely low flow rates can be detected with a typical turn down ratio of 300:1. The principle of operation allows this flow switch to be used in practically all liquids, gases and slurries. The electronics are available with single or dual switch points. Temperature monitoring is also available with either a switch output or a linear 4-20 mA output.
Relay outputs are standard and are offered with several different configurations and contact ratings. Remote mounting of the electronics is also available.
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