U N I V E R S A L

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MAX FLOW SIZES FROM MAX LIQUID PRESSURE 300 PSI (20.69 BAR) SN SERIES
0.5 TO 10 GPM (2 TO 40 LPM) MAX LIQUID PRESSURE 500 PSI (34.48 BAR) SM SERIES
MAX LIQUID PRESSURE 2000 PSI (137.93 BAR) SH SERIES
F L O W M O N I T O R S

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UNIVERSAL ®

Flow Meters
A Small Vane Style
For Liquids

®
CSA Certified NRTL/C
NRTL/C

CE Marked (as noted)

NIST Traceable Calibration SN Series shown with

Certificate Available “A” style control box

oils, paint, some corrosives,

DESCRIPTION solvents, and air and gases. Meter
bodies are available in aluminum,
These variable-area flow meters anodized aluminum, brass, cast-
have a spring-loaded swinging iron, or nickel-plated cast-iron,
vane. Mounting is in-line and in naval bronze, carbon steel, or F
any position. Straight pipe runs nickel-plated carbon steel, and 316 C
before or after the meter are not stainless steel. Aluminum, brass,
required. The all-mechanical and naval bronze are also avail- A D
sensing system directly drives B G
able with optional nylon orifice
the pointer and remote signaling cover. We offer internal moving
devices. They handle shocks or parts in the following materials: 300 E
flow surges beyond their rated series stainless steel, 316 stainless
capacities. steel, titanium, monel, and tanta-
lum. Choices of materials for seals
are: Buna N, EPR, Viton, and
CALIBRATION Kalrez, and Teflon (Kalrez can be
Fluid enters at A, passes
combined with the others). Please
All flow meters are individually around the semi-circular
consult the factory for compatibility
calibrated for fluids with the vane B. exits at outlet C.
of materials with your application.
viscosity you specify (up to 3000 The vane resists the flow
For air or gas units see the because of the spring D.
SSU/650 centipoise). We also AIR and GAS FLOW METER
compensate for your fluid’s The further the vane is
SELECTION GUIDE, page 91. pushed the larger the
specific gravity. For NIST Trace-
ability please consult factory. passageway E becomes.
This minimizes the pres-
sure drop. The vane
LINE CONNECTION
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS shaft turns to operate the
pointer F and remote
Ports can be NPT (1/4 to 3/4"),
The meter body, internal moving signal devices such as
flanged (1/4 to 1"), or SAE straight-
parts, and seals are offered in a the switch G.
thread (1/4 to 5/8"). Metric threads
variety of materials to suit a wide such as BSPP, BSPT, JIS, etc. are
range of applications: water, available. (Flanged connections
synthetic, and petroleum based are available.)
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 DIMENSIONS (approximate) in inches

With STANDARD PLASTIC control box (symbol A)

(VALVE IS OPTIONAL
With TAMPER-PROOF enclosure (option T)
3-1/2
ONLY ON SERIES SN,
SWING ALWAYS ON OUTLET SIDE)
RADIUS
5
5-7/8 4-13/16
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
4-3/8 3/4 NPT
3-3/8
SWING
RADIUS 5
6-1/4(SN/SM) 5-5/8
4-5/8 7-1/4(SH)
6-1/8(SN/SM) 3-1/4
6
7-1/4(SH)
With 150 lb R.F. flanges
With STANDARD METAL control box (symbol M) (for other flanges consult factory)
Port
10-1/4
Size A (262)
3-3/8 (inches)
4-1/4
1/2 3-1/2
MULTI-PIN PC
3/4 3-7/8
SWING OPT. POSITION 1 4-1/4
RADIUS
MULTI-PIN PC
4-7/16 5-5/8
3-7/8
CONNECTOR "Flow up" or "flow down" dimensions are the same.
6-1/8(SN/SM)
Scale numbers are turned 90° to be right reading. For
7-1/4(SH) additional information on flanged connection see 129.

With HIGH-RESOLUTION control box (symbol R, RP, RT, RTV or RTZ)

MOUNTING BRACKETS
(9/32-inch mounting holes)
7-5/8

WALL MOUNTING
BRACKET

5-9/16 SWING
RADIUS 1-7/8
7-1/8(SN/SM) 9
8-1/4(SH) 8-3/4
1-3/16

With TRANSMITTER control box (symbol TP, TT, TTV, TTL, TTZ or X)

2-5/16

4-1/4

SWING
RADIUS
7-1/8
6-3/8
7-7/8(SN/SM)
8 FOOT MOUNTING
8-15/16(SH) BRACKET

With HAZARDOUS LOCATION control box (symbol X)

8 (SH)
9-3/4 8-1/2* *Width with
7-3/16 (SN/SM) PROX. second switch
5-3/8 SWITCH (9-1/4 with
prox. switch)

3-5/8
6-7/8

9
1-1/2

3/4

SWING
RADIUS 7-3/8
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 ENGINEERING DATA SPECIAL OPTIONS

Maximum fluid temperature:
200°F (95°C)
Optional max. fluid temperatures:
300 & 400°F (150 & 205°C) (option HT)
Maximum ambient temp: 150°F (65°C)
CSA listed only to 105°F (40°C)
Series SN max. operating pressure:
(3:1 safety factor): 300 PSI (20.69 BAR)
Series SM max. operating pressure:
(2:1 safety factor): 500 PSI (34.48 BAR)
Series SH max. operating pressure:
(3:1 safety factor),
Iron and steel housings:
2000 PSI (137.93 BAR)
Stainless steel housings:
1200 PSI (82.76 BAR)
Readout accuracy, full scale: ±5%
(opt. ±3%, see special option HA)
FLOW & PRESSURE DROP
These units impose a pressure drop
that increases over rated flow range
from 1.9 to 2.5 psi (2.2 average).
INSTALLATION
Flow monitors mount in-line and are
typically supported by rigid pipe. For
additional support when using tubing
or flexible hose, order special options
W (wall) or F (foot) mounting brackets.
(Not available on SM and SH series).
High temperature: (option HT)
requires all-metal construction of
housing/orifice cover with seals of
Viton, EPR, Kalrez or Teflon (compat-
ible with fluid). A thermal barrier (heat-
resistant cloth) is added between the
housing and the control box, and
must be used with service option "W"
(weatherproof) or "X" (corrosion
resistant). A metal scale is provided.
High accuracy: (option HA) modifica-
tion of full scale to ±3%. Not available
with transmitter.
Identification tag: (option ST)
customer-supplied information is
stamped on a stainless steel tag that
is attached to the nameplate.
Multi-pin connector: (option PC)
the male half of a Brad-Harrison type
multi-pin connector, is pre-wired to
switch(es), potentiometer or transmitter
for quick and easy field installation.
Maximum current for multi-pin connec-
tors is 7 amps. Refer to Available
Output Types for additional ordering
information, page 124.
Fault light: (option FL) a red LED in
nameplate indicates when a flow limit
has been reached by internal switch
contact. Helpful with multiple meters.
Add to end of symbol: 1 (1 light),
2 (2 lights), A (AC), D (DC), i.e. FL2D.
Only available with service option "W"
weatherproof enclosures or "X"
corrosive service. Requires switch
option and switch setpoint. For
optional LED colors, consult factory.
Red/green fault scale: (option RG)
No increments are shown on scale.
The red portion of the scale indicates
inadequate flow. Green portion indi-
cates adequate flow. Requires
switch and switch setpoint.
CE marked switches: (option CE)
SPDT 3-wire switch for general
purpose use. Standard on switches
1, 1B, 2 and 2B, optional on 3, 4, 61,
62, 71 and 72.
Tempered-glass window:
(option TG) replaces the standard
window. A tempered-glass window
is employed where airborne solvents
or high-ambient temperatures are
common.
Transmitter-calibrated potentio-
meter: (option TC) the voltage
signal from the potentiometer is
recorded and filed at the factory for
future reference. When a remote
transmitter is ordered, the data
recorded is used for calibration
without requiring that the flow
meter be returned to the factory.
Clearance vane: (option Z86)
the swing vane is modified to pro-
vide extra clearance for liquids that
contain particulate. Available for
maximum flow range of 5 TO 9
GPM. This reduces the turndown.
The minimum flow is 1.5 GPM.
Tamperproof kit: (option T)
prevents unauthorized changes to
switch settings. Kit consists of a
separate sheet-metal and plexiglass
enclosure, anchored to the flow
monitor body, blocking access to
the switch cam(s).
Remote Transmitter Calibration:
(option RX) coordinates specific
meter with its matching remote
transmitter (ordered separately)
for proper factory calibration.

lb
WEIGHT (approximate)
(Kg)
Material of Box A Box M Box R Box T Box X
construction SN SM SH SN SM SH SN SM SH SN SM SH SN SM SH
Aluminum 2.5 2.5 - 3.2 3.2 - 4.5 4.5 - 4.4 4.4 - 5.2 5.2 -
(1.1) (1.1) - (1.4) (1.4) - (2.0) (2.0) - (2.0) (2.0) - (2.3) (2.3) -
Aluminum, nylon bowl 2.3 - - 2.8 - - 4.3 - - 4.2 - - 5 - -
(1.0) - - (1.3) - - (1.9) - - (1.9) - - (2.2) - -
Brass 5.3 5.3 - 5.8 5.8 - 7.6 7.6 - 7.5 7.5 - 8.3 8.3 -
(2.4) (2.4) - (2.6) (2.6) - (3.4) (3.4) - (3.4) (3.4) - (3.7) (3.7) -
Brass, nylon bowl 4.1 - - 4.6 - - 6.4 - - 6.3 - - 7.1 - -
(1.8) - - (2.1) - - (2.9) - - (2.8) - - (3.2) - -
Cast iron 4.9 4.9 5.2 5.4 5.4 6.7 7.2 7.2 8.5 7.1 7.1 8.4 7.9 7.9 9.2
(2.2) (2.2) (2.8) (2.4) (2.4) (3.0) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.6) (3.6) (4.1)
Carbon steel 4.9 4.9 6.2 5.4 5.4 6.7 7.2 7.2 8.5 7.1 7.1 8.4 7.9 7.9 9.2
(2.2) (2.2) (2.8) (2.4) (2.4) (3.0) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.6) (3.6) (4.1)
Naval bronze 5.3 5.3 - 5.8 5.8 - 7.6 7.6 - 7.5 7.5 - 8.3 7.5 -
(2.4) (2.4) - (2.6) (2.6) - (3.4) (3.4) - (3.4) (3.4) - (3.7) (3.4) -
Naval bronze, nylon bowl 4.1 - - 4.6 - - 6.4 - - 6.3 - - 7.1 - -
(1.8) - - (2.1) - - (2.9) - - (2.8) - - (3.2) - -
Stainless steel 4.9 4.9 6.2 5.4 5.4 6.7 7.2 7.2 8.5 7.1 7.1 8.4 7.9 7.9 9.2
(2.2) (2.2) (2.8) (2.4) (2.4) (3.0) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.2) (3.2) (3.8) (3.6) (3.6) (4.1)

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 HOW TO ORDER Select appropriate symbols and build a model code number, as in example shown:

EXAMPLE: SN- A S B 7 GM V - 6 - 320V.9 - A 1 N R - ST - 2D

SERIES
Small vane style
Normal pressure (300 PSI) = SN
Medium pressure (500 PSI) = SM
High press. (2000 PSI) = SH
(SM & SH not avail. with nylon bowl)

HOUSING MATERIAL (Series SN & SM)

Aluminum =D
Aluminum, nylon bowl = A*
Aluminum (hard coated) =E
Brass =F
Brass, nylon bowl = B*
Cast iron =C
Cast iron, nickel plated =N FLUID CHARACTERISTICS
Carbon steel =M Viscosity number followed by a ‘V’ (for SSU),
Carbon steel, nickel plated =J ‘C’ (for centipoise), or 'CS' (for centistokes) plus
Naval bronze =U the fluid specific gravity. (32V1.0 would mean
Naval bronze, nylon bowl = W* water.) For dual viscosity give two numbers
Stainless steel (316) = I separated by a slash (example: 320/500V1.0)
*Available only on Series SN
PORT SIZE
HOUSING MATERIAL (Series SH) NPT Flange SAE St.-Thd. Pipe Size Max
Cast iron =C Symbol Symbol Symbol Inches MM gpm
Cast iron, nickel plated =N 2 2F 4T 1/4 6.350 8
Carbon steel =M 3 3F 6T 3/8 9.525 8
Carbon steel, nickel plated =J 4 4F 8T 1/2 12.70 10
Stainless steel (316) - - 10T 5/8 15.87 10
rated to 1200 PSIG liquid =I 6 6F - 3/4 19.05 10
- 8F - 1 25.40 10
Note: Metric threads such as BSPP, BSPT,
INTERNAL MOVING PARTS JIS, etc. are available, consult factory
Stainless steel (300 series & 416) =S Note: Units with flanges measure 10-1/4 inches
Stainless steel (316) = I
face to face. (Refer to page 129 for
Titanium (N/A in SH) =T additional flange information)
Monel (N/A in SH) =L
Tantalum (N/A in SH) =R
VALVE (FLOW CONTROL) Series SN only
No Symbol = No Valve
V = Valve (brass) SN bodies only on models
SEAL MATERIAL to 7 GPM (25 LPM)
Buna N =B Not available on carbon steel or stainless steel housings.
EPR =E
Viton =F
Kalrez =J SCALE CALIBRATIONS
Kalrez (dynamic) and Teflon (static) GH = Calibrated in gallons per hour
(all-metal units only) =T GM = Calibrated in gallons per minute
Kalrez (dynamic) and Buna N (static) =A LM = Calibrated in liters per minute
Kalrez (dynamic) and EPR (static) =H GLM = Dual scales (GPM and LPM)
Kalrez (dynamic) and Viton (static) =K DGM = Dual viscosity on GPM scale
DLM = Dual viscosity on LPM scale
CMH = Cubic meters per hour
IGM = Calibrated in imperial gallons per minute
For specific calibrated increments and other scales
consult factory

MAX FLOW RATING

Minimum Gallons Per Minute GPM CMH
Minimum Liters Per Minute LPM Viscosity Calibrations Reading Reading
Viscosity Calibration Reading (SSU) Increments Min - Max Min - Max
(SSU) Increments Min - Max Round Box Other Boxes
Round Box Other Boxes 500 .025 .05 .1 - 0.5 .025 - .1
500 .10 .25 .5 - 2 250 .05 .125 .25 - 1 .025 - .25
250 .20 .5 1 - 4 100 .05 .25 .5 - 1.5 .05 - .4
100 .25 .5 1 - 6 100 .10 .25 .5 - 2 .1 - 1
100 .25 1 2 - 8 32 .10 .5 .5 - 3 .25 - 2
32 .5 1 2 - 10 32 .20 .5 .5 - 4 .5 - 2.5 Consult factory
32 1 2 2 - 20 32 .25 .5 .5 - 5 for compatibility
32 1 2.5 5 - 25 32 .25 .5 1 - 6 of construction
32 1 2.5 5 - 30 32 .25 .5 1 - 7 Consult materials with the
32 1 5 5 - 35 32 .25 1 1 - 8 factory for fluid involved.
32 2 5 10 - 40 32 .25 1 1 - 9 increments
32 .5 1 2 - 10

Note: Custom scales are available in any units and increments on special order

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 INITIAL SWITCH SETTING
No symbol = Lowest possible
Or, give setting(s) in GPM or LPM. Also a symbol
to indicate that accuracy is desired during increasing
flow (U) or decreasing flow (D). (2D would mean
that switch should actuate when flow rate decreases
to 2 GPM.) Settings are field adjustable.

Simple Flow High Resolution Visual Indication of Flow Rate

Rate Indication Visual Indication of with Transmitted Output
with Optional Flow Rate with Optional
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1. BOXES
Choose box-type first A M R RP RT RTV RTZ TP TT TTV TTL TTZ X

2. READOUTS (switches)
0 = Scale & pointer only • • • • • • • • • • •
1 = One 3-wire SPDT, CE • • • • • • • • • •
1B = One 3-wire hi-vibrat SPDT,CE • • • • • • • • • •
2 = Two 3-wire SPDT, CE • •
2B = Two 3-wire hi-vibrat SPDT,CE • •
3 = One 4-wire SPDT • • • • • • • • • •
4 = Two 4-wire SPDT • •
61 = One high-temp. • • • • • • •
62 = Two high-temp • •
71 = One 3-wire gold contact SPDT • • • • • • • • • •
72 = Two 3-wire gold contact SPDT • •
53 = One hermetically-sealed • • • •
54 = Two hermetically-sealed • •
7 = One SPDT haz. location •
7C = One SPDT Cenelec approved •
17 = One DPDT haz. location •
17C = One DPDT Cenelec approved •
30 = One SPST haz. loc. prox. •
31 = Two SPST haz. loc. prox. •
11 = Pneumatic • •
3. SERVICE
N = Oil and dust tight (Type 12) •
W = Weatherproof (Type 4) • • • • • • • • • • • • •
X = Weatherproof, corr. (Type 4X)
* • • • • • • • • • • •
4. FLOW DIRECTION
R = Left to right • • • • • • • • • • • • •
L = Right to left • • • • • • • • • • • • •
U = Up • • • • • • • • • • • • •
D = Down • • • • • • • • • • • • •
5. SPECIAL OPTIONS
Multiple options allowed
HT = High-temp. *
400°F 400°F 400°F 300°F 300°F 300°F 300°F 300°F 300°F 300°F
HA = High Accuracy ( 3%) • C/F •
C/F C/F C/F C/F C/F C/F C/F C/F
ST = Stainless steel ID tag • • • • • • • • • • • •
PC = Multi-pin connector • • • • • • • • • •
FL = Fault light • •
C = CSA enclosure/PVC window • • • • • • • • • • • • •
CE = CE marked† • • •
TG = Tempered glass window • • • • • • • • • • •
V = 1-5 VDC output • •
Y = 2-10 VDC output • •
TC = Transmitter calibrated pot • •
RX = For use with remote trans. • •
RG = Red/green fault scale •
W = Wall mounting • • • • • • • • • • • • •
F = Foot mounting • • • • • • • • • • • • •
T = Tamperproof •
Z86 = Clearanced vane 5 GPM • • • • • • • • • • • • •
• †CE
Indicates availability
* Box
standard on switches
material is polysulphone Optional location available, see M box drawing
1, 1B, 2, 2B, optional on 3, 4, 61, 62, 71 and 72
C/F Consult factory

31 Form Catalog SNMH-103.01