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D. K. Instruments Pvt. LTD.: Piston Type Flow Switch

The piston-type flow switch operates using a spring-loaded piston inside a cylindrical tube that moves with flow rate. A reed contact outside actuates when the piston's magnet reaches it, providing bistable switching. It is intended for measuring low-viscosity fluids or gases in applications like welding machines and pumps. It features adjustable switching hysteresis, compact design, and accuracy of 5% of the full scale value.

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D. K. Instruments Pvt. LTD.: Piston Type Flow Switch

The piston-type flow switch operates using a spring-loaded piston inside a cylindrical tube that moves with flow rate. A reed contact outside actuates when the piston's magnet reaches it, providing bistable switching. It is intended for measuring low-viscosity fluids or gases in applications like welding machines and pumps. It features adjustable switching hysteresis, compact design, and accuracy of 5% of the full scale value.

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PISTON TYPE FLOW SWITCH

1. DESIGNS AND APPLICATIONS:

The piston-type switch (FS) operates according to a modified variable area principle. The device is equipped with a spring-
loaded piston inside a cylindrical tube. The flowing medium moves the piston in the direction of the flow corresponding to
flow rate. A reed contact is situated outside the device. This reed contact is infused in a stepless adjustable housing and
thus protected from external influences. When the float reaches along with its integrated magnet the reed switch contact
actuates. If the flow is higher the piston continues to move (maximum up to the stopper that prevents overriding of the
operating range). This ensures a bistable switching action at any time.

 RANGE OF APPLICATION:
This is intended for measuring and monitoring low-viscosity fluid or gaseous media, for example, in cooling system for
welding machines, laser and pipe installations, pump monitoring, compressors, high-pressure cleaners and so on.

 SWITCHING HYSTERESIS:
In actual application, a switching hysteresis of only 0.5-1.5 mm piston stroke has been achieved by careful selection of
the reed contacts being used.

3. SPECIAL FEATURES:
 Female thread connection
 Compact design
 Horizontal or vertical installation
 For water, oils and liquids
 Accuracy 5% FS, high accuracy consult factory.
 High pressure option on request.

4. TECHNICAL DATA:

Material Brass, stainless steel or other


Switch Reed switch
Nominal size 8 NB, 10NB, 15 NB, 20NB, 25 NB
Process Connection Female thread G ¼…G 1
(further process connection available on request)
Switching Range 0.4…60 l/min
For details see table
Pressure Loss 0.4….1.4 bar at Qmax
“Range”
Qmax To 80 l/min
Tolerance ±5% of full scale value
Pressure Resistance 10 bar, 50 bar & high pressure on request
Media temperature -20….+100o C, high temperature on request.
Media Water (oils, gases and aggressive media available on request)
Switching Voltage Max. 230 V AC / 24 V DC
Switching Current Max. 1 A
Switching Capacity Max. 50 VA / max. 20 VA (depending upon switch model)
Ingress Protection IP 65 or better
Electrical Connection Plug DIN 43650-A, optionally round plug connector m12×1,
4-pole
Set Point Adjustable

Marketed By:

D. K. Instruments Pvt. Ltd.


An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company
76/2, Selimpur Road, Dhakuria, Kolkata – 700 031.
Ph. No.: 91-33-2415 1310 / 2405 0944, Fax: 91-33-2415 2311.
E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: www.dkinstruments.com
5. RANGE TABLE:

Nominal Setting Range (Falling) LPM Max. Flow Process Connection


Pipe Size (mm) (Water) LPM BSPF (inches)
8, 10, 15, 20 0.5 to 5 10 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4

10, 15, 20, 25 2 to 12 20 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1


15, 20, 25 5 to 25 40 1/2, 3/4, 1
20, 25 10 to 40 60 3/4, 1
25 20 to 60 100 1

6. ORDERING CODES:
CODE TYPE OF FLOW SWITCH
FS* PISTON TYPE FLOW SWITCH
CODE PROCESS CONNECTION
8 FEMALE THREAD G 1/4”
10 FEMALE THREAD G 3/8”
15 FEMALE THREAD G 1/2”
20 FEMALE THREAD G 3/4”
25 FEMALE THREAD G 1”
CODE MATERIAL

B BRASS
S STAINLESS STEEL
0 OTHER
CODE SCALE
1 FOR WATER
2 FOR OIL
3 OTHER FLUID
CODE NUMBER OF CONTACT
1 1 SPST
2 1 SPDT
3 2 SPDT
CODE SPECIAL ISSUES
S SPECIAL FEATURES
FS 15 B 1 1 S

7. MOUNTING INSTRUCTION:

NOTE: Flow switch value may differ according to the type of installations. [Please take care of surge currents to
avoid damage of Reed switch element, in such cases please apply R.C. Network (Resistor & Capacitor)].

For Higher flow applications, please consult factory.

Marketed By:

D. K. Instruments Pvt. Ltd.


An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company
76/2, Selimpur Road, Dhakuria, Kolkata – 700 031.
Ph. No.: 91-33-2415 1310 / 2405 0944, Fax: 91-33-2415 2311.
E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: www.dkinstruments.com

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