FLT93L FlexSwitch® Flow Switch

Flow Switch FLT93L


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Flow Switch Summary

The FLT93L inline type FlexSwitch for flow and temperature monitoring represents the first true technological breakthrough in thermal technology in over a decade. FCI is the only thermal manufacturer providing temperature compensation to ensure set point accuracy for process temperatures that vary up to ± 100° F. The FLT93L is easily field-configured or factory preset, providing unparalleled flexibility, accuracy and stability for all multiple process sensing and switching requirements.

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Applications

Chemical additive verification Coolant and lubrication seal leakage
Lube oil flow detection Air flow purge monitoring
Seal water flow detection Spray nozzle monitoring

Specifications

For Flow Service - Setpoint Range:
Water-based Liquids:
    0.015 to 50 cc/sec  [0.0009 to 3 lps]
Hydrocarbon-based Liquids:
    0.033 to 110 cc/sec  [0.002 to 6.6 lps]
Air/Gas:
    0.6 to 20,000 cc/sec  [0.036 to 1198 lps]
Accuracy: (whichever reading is higher)
Liquids: ± 0.5% reading or ± 0.04 fps  [± 0.012 mps]
Gases: ± 0.5% reading or ± 2 sfps  [± 0.06 nmps]

For Temperature Service:
Accuracy: ± 2° F  [±1° C]
Repeatability: ± 1° F  [± 0.6° C]

Response Time: As low as 0.5 seconds
Enclosure: Powder coated aluminum enclosure is rated for hazardous location use Groups B, C, D, E, F and G, CENELEC EEx d IIC and resists the effects of weather and corrosion per NEMA/CSA Type 4X (equivalent to IP66).  Stainless steel is available as an option.
Agency Approvals:  FM, CSA, CENELEC, ATEX, CE Mark, T4 Rated (System Approval) and CRN.

Flow Element

Materials of Construction: All-welded 316L stainless steel for all wetted surfaces.  Hastelloy C is available as an option.
Process Connection:
Standard: 1 inch male NPT or 0.75 inch female NPT at tee inlet and outlet
Optional: Flanges
Inline Tee Length: 3.375 inch [86 mm]
Operating Temperature:
Standard: -4° to +350° F  [-20° to +177° C]
Optional: -100° to +500° F  [-73° to +260° C]
Operating Pressure: To 3500 psig  [240 bar(g)]

 

Control Circuit

Operating Temperature: -40° to +140° F  [-40° to +60° C]
Input Power: Field selectable 115 ± 15 Vac or 230 ± 30 Vac, 50/60 Hz; 21 to 28 Vdc or 18 to 26 Vac; 7 watts maximum.
Relay Contacts: Field configurable dual SPDT or single DPDT rated 6 amps at 115 Vac, 240 Vac or
24 Vdc. Hermetically sealed relays are available as an option.
Output Signal: Analog DC voltage related to flow or level/interface signal and proportional to temperature.
Electrical Connection: 1 inch female NPT
Remote Configuration: Available as an option with customer specified interconnecting cable length.
 

Optional N.I.S.T. Flow Calibration Services

Factory N.I.S.T. calibration in air or water is available as an option for customer specified setpoint(s) or a flow curve based on the media ranges specified above


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