FCI FlexSwitch Series: Model FLT93C
Sanitary Flow/Level/Temperature Switch
Delivering the same field-tested performance and reliability as
FCI’s FLT93 FlexSwitch™, the FLT93C is built to comply with the
stringent 3A Sanitary and general sanitary requirements of the
Food, Beverage Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries.
The Removable Clamp configuration is equipped with a “T”
fitting and rugged clamp so the instrument can be easily removed
from the line for required cleaning.
With the Clean-in-Place model, the sensor probe is permanently
welded into the fitting for cleaning without removal using steam
or caustic cleansers.
Both models feature specially polished 316 stainless steel sen-
sor probe assemblies to assure cleanliness, and both can be
provided with a wide selection of standard and custom fittings.
Sensor probe and electronics package are mounted in an epoxy-
coated FM, CENELEC, and CSA approved explosion-proof and
NEMA 4X enclosure.
The instrument’s no-moving-parts design makes it ideal for
monitoring the flow of syrups, fillings and other viscous media
and product slurries.
Applications:
? Pump Protection
? Additive Verification
? Gas/Steam Injection Monitoring
? Low Flow Detection
MeasurIT Technologies Ltd.
Craan, Craanford,
Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Theory of Operation: Thermal Dispersion.
FCI’s Thermal Dispersion designed sensing elements have estab-
lished an unmatched record of superior performance and relia-
bility. FCI’s unique Thermal Dispersion technology provides
exceptionally accurate, highly reliable and dependably repeatable
indications of flow rate, liquid level/interface and temperature
operation. The typical sensing element contains two thermowell-
protected resistance temperature detectors (platinum RTDs).
When placed in the process stream, one RTD is heated and the
other RTD senses the process temperature. The temperature
difference between the two RTDs is related to the process flow
rate as well as the properties of the process medium. Higher flow
rates or denser media cause increased cooling of the heated RTD
and a reduction in the temperature difference.
The temperature difference is greatest in a no-flow condition
and decreases as flow increases, cooling the heated RTD. Changes
in flow velocity directly affect the extent to which heat dissipates
and, in turn, the magnitude of the temperature differential between
the RTDs. An electronic control circuit converts the RTD tempera-
ture difference into a DC signal. Both of these signals are provided
at output terminals and are used to drive two adjustable-setpoint
relay alarm circuits. Both alarms are independently field configurable
for flow, liquid level/interface or temperature operation.
Field adjustable switch point range for typical media
Water
Syrup
Air
.001 .01 .1 1 10 100 1000
Velocity (ft/sec) For meters per second multiply by 0.3048
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