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Pipelines FX Series

Ameritrol, Inc.
Instruments and Controls
Features
• No Moving Parts • Explosion Proof Enclosures
• 316L Stainless Steel Sensor • Low Flow Rate Detection
• Temperatures to 900F • Threaded, Flanged, Retractable Probes
• Pressures to 10,000 PSIG • Exotic Alloys for Corrosion Resistance
• Field Programmable for Flow, Level • Reliable and Cost Effective
and/or Temperature

Optional Remote Mounted Electronics Optional Extended Sensor Head

Applications
Pump Related Applications General Applications
• Low Flow Shutoff of Pumps • Flow Indication/Verification
• Seal Water Leakage Detection • HVAC Flow Sensor
• Bearing Lubrication Monitor • Tank Car Unloading
• Cavitation Alarm • Agitation Monitor in Tanks
• Chemical Feeder Pump Sensor • Rupture Disc/ Relief Valve Flow Monitor

Specifications
Sensor Head Electronics
Material of 316L Stainless Steel Standard Housing: Powder Coated Explosion Proof,
Construction: Optional Exotic Alloys UL/CSA Rated to Class 1, Div. 1 & 2,
Operating -50 to 350F (-46 to 177C) Standard Group B,C,D; Class II, Div. 1 & 2,
Temperature: Option -100 to 900F (-73 to 482C) Group E,F,G; Class III. FM Option,
Option -320 to 500F (-196 to 260C) Cenelec Option, ATEX Option
Operating Vacuum to 4000 PSIG (275 Bar) Temperature: -50 to 150F (-46 to 65C)
Pressure: Option to10,000 PSIG ( 689 Bar) Power Input: 90-135 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4 Watts
Response Time: From 3 Seconds Option 24 VDC/VAC, 200-240VAC
Repeatability +/- 0.5% of Range at Constant Conditions Relay Output: SPDT 3 Amps Resistive
Process 3/4” MNPT, 1” MNPT Standard Option DPDT and 10 Amps Res.
Connection: Option Flanged, Retractable Probes, Electrical Connection: 1” FNPT
and 1/2”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 2”, 3”, 4” MNPT Shipping Weight: 5 lbs
Probe Length: 1.8”, 1.2”; Option Customer Specified
Operation
The FX series flow switch is the most reliable The electronics are available with single or dual
flow switch available. The thermal dispersion prin- switch points. The instrument can be easily field
ciple of operation features no moving parts and pro- programmed to detect flow, level or temperature.
vides an extremely reliable and repeatable switch Relay outputs are standard and are offered with
for the most demanding industrial applications. several different configurations and contact ratings.
The sensor head employs two temperature sensors Remote mounting of the electronics is available.
with a constant very low power heating source physi-
cally attached to one of the temperature sensors. The Temperature
second temperature sensor is isolated from the heating Sensor #2
source and provides compensation for changing process
temperatures (see figure 1). As flow changes so does the
temperature differential. This allows the device to be
Heater
used as a flow/no flow sensor and to be used to switch
at any velocity shown in the flow switch range chart.
Extremely low flow rates can be detected with range- Temperature
ability up to 300:1. These devices are ideal for use in Sensor #1
virtually all liquids, gases, and slurries. The no mov- Temperature Differential = Temperature
ing parts principle of operation assures reliable and Sensor #1 Minus Temperature Sensor #2
repeatable operation in extremely viscous products.
Figure 1
Flow Switch Set-Point Range
WATER/
AQUEOUS

HYDROCARBON

AIR/GAS

VELOCITY 0 .05 .1 0.5 1.0 5 10 50 100 500

FPS (Feet Per
SET-POINT RANGE SET-POINT RANGE NORMAL
Second) STANDARD OPTION S FLOW

Conversion Table
Volumetric (GPM or CFM) to Velocity (Feet per Second - FPS)
Line Size 1/8” 1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1.25” 1.5” 2” 2.5” 3” 3.5” 4” 5” 6”
Liquid
5.65 3.08 1.68 1.06 .602 .371 .215 .158 .096 .067 .0434 .0325 .0252 .0160 .0111
Multiplier
Air 42.19 23.06 12.57 7.91 4.50 2.78 1.61 1.18 .716 .502 .325 .243 .188 .120 .083
Multiplier
Line Size 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24” Examples:
Liquid 1) 100 CFM in 3” Line = 100 x .325 = 32.5 FPS
Multiplier .0064 .00407 .00287 .00237 .00182 .00143 .00115 .000798
Air 2) 10 GPM in 3” Line = 10 x .0434 = .434 FPS
.0480 .0304 .0209 .0177 .0136 .0107 .00863 .00597
Multiplier
PART NUMBER/ ORDER ENTRY SPECIFICATION
FX SERIES FLOW SWITCH

FX - -
OPTIONS - NO ENTRY REQUIRED FOR BOXES WITH X
PROCESS
1/2” MNPT 0 5 0 0 INSERTION LENGTH DUAL SWITCH POINTS
CONNECTION
THREADED 3/4” MNPT 0 7 5 0 1.8” STANDARD X SPDT 3 AMP RESISTIVE M
1” MNPT 1 0 0 0 1.2” 1 . 2 SPDT 10 AMP RESISTIVE N
1-1/4” MNPT 1 2 5 0 SPECIAL - SPECIFY EXOTIC ALLOYS
1-1/2” MNPT 1 5 0 0 LENGTH IN INCHES HASTELLOY B-2 A B
2” MNPT 2 0 0 0 POWER INPUT HASTELLOY C-22 A C
117 VAC (90-132VAC) X HASTELLOY C-276 A D
PROCESS 1” FLANGE 1 0 12 VDC (+30%, -10%) B MONEL A M
CONNECTION
1-1/2” FLANGE 1 5 24 VDC or VAC (+/- 10%) D TITANIUM A T
FLANGED
2” FLANGE 2 0 200-240 VAC E CARPENTER 20 A P
3” FLANGE 3 0 PROCESS TEMPERATURE HOUSINGS
4” FLANGE 4 0 -50F TO +350F X UL APPROVED EXPLOSION PROOF X
6” FLANGE 6 0 -320F TO +500F F FM APPROVED EXPLOSION PROOF P
150# RATING 1 -100F TO + 900F G CENELEC/ATEX APPROVED Q
300# RATING 2 REMOTE ELECTRONICS R HIGH FLOW OPTION - CLEAN S
600# RATING 3 CABLE TYPE PVC (200F) H LIQUIDS/ GASES 1”MNPT OR 1 1/2”
FLANGE OR LARGER
900# RATING 4 CABLE TYPE TEFLON (500F) I
HIGH PRESSURE OPTION 10,000 U
1500# RATING 5 CABLE LENGTH FEET PSIG
RAISED FACE 316L SS 1 RELAY OUTPUTS RETRACTABLE PROBE 50 PSIG V
RAISED FACE CS 2 SPDT 3 AMP RESISTIVE X RETRACTABLE PROBE 500 PSIG W
FLAT FACE 316L SS 3 SPDT 10 AMP RESISTIVE J STAINLESS STEEL TAG T
FLAT FACE CS 4 DPDT 3 AMP RESISTIVE K
SPECIAL 5 DPDT 10 AMP RESISTIVE L Example: FX-1000
FX Series flow switch with 1” MNPT
process connection, 1.8” insertion length,
117 VAC power input, -50 to 350 process
temperature, single switch point with 3
amp contact rating.
Ameritrol, Inc.
1185L Park Center Drive
Vista CA 92081
760-727-7273 Phone
760-727-7151 Fax
1-800-910-6689
Visit our website at www.ameritrol.com

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