Series V6 Flotect Flow Switch

The Dwyer Series V6 Flotect Flow Switch is surprisingly compact, and specifically engineered to monitor liquid, gas, or air flows. Time tested in thousands of pipeline installations and processing plants around the world, this Series is Weatherproof, designed to meet NEMA 4 and Explosion-proof (listing included in specifications). Tees are available for installation in pipelines from 1/2″ to 2″ (12.70 to 50.80 mm). With bushings added the unit is easily adapted to 1/4″ and 3/8″ (6.35 and 9.53 mm) piping.

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Features

  • Superior performance with unique magnetically-actuated switch
  • Increased product life due to free-swinging vane, which attracts a magnet within the solid metal switch body and actuates a snap switch by means of a simple lever arm with no bellows, springs, or seals to fail
  • Meets application requirements with durable leak-proof body machined from bar stock
  • Save time and money on maintenance with electrical assembly that can be easily replaced without removing the unit from installation so that the process does not have to be shut down
  • Choice of models in a tee with calibrated vane or field adjustable trimmable vane
  • Quick installation with fitting that installs directly and easily into pipeline with a threadolet, tee, or flange (see application drawings)
  • Meets the most demanding applications with high pressure rating of 1000 psig (69 bar) for the brass body and 2000 psig (138 bar) for the SS body
  • Solves customer level applications needs with low flow model with field adjustable set point

Applications

  • Protects pumps, motors and other equipment against low or no flow
  • Controls sequential operation of pumps
  • Automatically starts auxiliary pumps and engines
  • Stops liquid cooled engines, machines and processing when coolant flow is interrupted
  • Shuts down burner when air flow through heating coil fails
  • Controls dampers according to flow
  • Signals alarm when emergency shower or eyewash station in use

Specifications

Wetted Materials:

Vane: 316 SS; Body: Brass or 316 SS standard; Magnet Keeper: 430 SS standard, 316 SS optional; Options: Other materials also available, consult factory (e.g. PVC, Hastelloy, Nickel, Monel, Titanium).

Temperature Limit:

-4 to 275°F (-20 to 135°C) standard, MT high temperature option 400°F (205°C) [MT option not UL, CSA, ATEX or IECEx] ATEX and IECEx options, ambient temperature -4 to 163°F (-20 to 73°C); Process temperature -4 to 163°F (-20 to 73°C).

Pressure Limit:

Brass body 1000 psig (69 bar), 316 SS body 2000 psig (138 bar), optional 5000 psig (345 bar) available with 316 SS body and SPDT switch only.

Enclosure Rating:

Weatherproof and Explosion-proof. **Listed with UL and CSA for Class I, Groups C and D; Class II, Groups E, F, and G. ATEX CE 2813 EX II 2 G Ex db IB T6 Gb -20°C≤Tamb≤73°C. -20°C≤Process Temp≤73°C. EU-Type Certificate No.: KEMA 03 ATEX 2383. ATEX Standards: EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013;EN 60079-1:2014.
IECEx Certified: For Ex db IB T6 Gb – 20°C≤Tamb≤73°C. -20°C≤Process Temp≤73°C. IECEx Certificate of Conformity: IECEx DEK 11.0071. IECEx Standards: IEC 60079-0: 2011; IEC 60079-1: 2014. Zone I. Also FM approved.

Switch Type:

SPDT snap switch standard, DPDT snap switch optional.

Electrical Rating:

UL, FM, ATEX and IECEx models 10 A @ 125/250 VAC. CSA models: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC; 5 A res., 3 A ind. @ 30 VDC . MV option: 1 A @125 VAC; 1 A res., .5 A ind. @ 30 VDC. MT option: 5 A @ 125/250 VAC. [MT and MV option not UL, CSA, FM or ATEX or IECEx].

Electrical Connections:

UL and CSA models: 16 AWG, 6″ (152 mm) long. ATEX and IECEx unit: Terminal block.

Conduit Connection:

3/4″ female NPT or 19.05 mm standard or M25 with -BSPT option.

Process Connection:

1-1/2″ male NPT or 1-1/2″ male BSPT or 38.10 mm.

Mounting Orientation:

Within 5° of vertical for proper operation. Units for horizontal installation (vertical pipe with up flow) available.

Set Point Adjustment:

For universal vane: five vane combinations.

Weight:

4 lb 8 oz (1.9 kg).

Compliance:

ATEX, CE, CSA, FM, IECEx, UL**.

**No housing option (-NH) has no approvals