Installation Instructions

Flow monitor compact

701149/06

11/1999

UK

1 Function and features

The flow monitor monitors liquid media. It senses whether there is a preset flow (=
medium flows) or not (= medium does not flow) and provides a switching signal.

2 Installation
The sensor tip must be completely immersed in the medium.
In the case of horizontal pipes mount the unit from the side, if possible (fig. 1).
- When the unit is to be mounted at the bottom of the pipe, it should be free
from deposits.
- When the unit is to be mounted at the top of the pipe, it should be completely
filled with the medium to be monitored.
In the case of vertical pipes mount the unit in a place where the medium flows
upwards (fig. 2).
fig. 1
A

B
A = 15 mm for units with M12 x 1 and 1/4" thread
A = 23 mm for units with 1/2" thread.
B = packing washer

fig. 2
A

To avoid malfunction a minimum

distance between the flow monitor and
bends, valves, changes in cross-section
or such like must be observed:
Min. 5 x pipe diameter upstream (A),
min. 3 x pipe diameter downstream (B).

fig. 3
B
min.
3xD

min.
5xD

UK
A

3 Electrical connection
The unit must only be mounted by an electrician.
The national and international regulations for the installation of electrical
equipment must be observed.
Voltage supply for units up to 60 V to EN50178, SELV, PELV.
Disconnect power.
Connect the unit (wiring: see type label).

4 Adjustment
1 setting potentiometer
sensitivity

2 chain of LEDs

- red LED lights: the unit is not adjusted

- yellow LED lights: the output is switched
- green LED lights: the unit is adjusted

Apply the operating voltage. Switch on the flow (preset value) and keep it
constant.
> The yellow LED lights; the output is switched for about 20 s (power-on delay
time).
Turn the pot until one green LED comes on. The farther the green LED is
away from the yellow LED, the safer is the adjustment (excess gain for flow or
temperature fluctuations).
Conceal the pot after adjustment by the label provided to protect it against
unauthorised tampering.

5 Operation
After mounting, wiring and setting check whether the unit operates correctly.
Recommended maintenance
Check the sensor tip for build-up from time to time. Clean it with a soft cloth. If
necessary, build-up which adheres firmly (e.g. lime) can be removed with a common vinegar cleansing agent.

The units are suitable for use in moderate electromagnetic fields (see table).
When operating ISM equipment or powerful walkie-talkies in the vicinity of the
units additional measures to avoid malfunction can be required.
Noise immunity
ESD
HF radiated
Burst
HF conducted

Standard
IEC 1000-4-2 /
EN 61000-4-2
IEC 1000-4-3 /
EN 61000-4-3
IEC 1000-4-4 /
EN 61000-4-4
IEC 1000-4-6 /
EN 61000-4-6

Severity level
4 kV CD / 8 kV AD
3 V/m; 80 ... 1000 MHz
2 kV coupling pliers

UK

3 V; 0,15 ... 80 MHz

6 Scale drawing
41

72
60

83

27

20

27

1/4

35

13,2

35

12

7,6
13,8
27

NPT

12

1/2 NPT

1/2

G1 2

7,7

12

27

7,7

27

27
12

LED

12

7,7
M12x1

M12 x 1

12

M12x1

G1 4

20

POTI

15