Water Flow Switch
Water Flow Switch
Brand: WIKA, Honeywell
Honeywell Water Flow Switch
The Honeywell Water Flow Switch WFS600 is designed for monitoring and controlling the flow of water in various applications. Here are the specifications for this flow switch:
Specifications:
- Operating Pressure:
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 10 kgf/cm² (1000 KPa)
- Withstand Pressure:
- Maximum Withstand Pressure: 17.5 kgf/cm² (1750 KPa)
- Insulation Resistance:
- Over 100 ohms at DC500V
- Withstand Voltage:
- AC1500V for 1 minute
- Contact Point Life:
- 1000K cycles
- Bellows Life:
- 500K cycles
- Temperature of Fluid:
- Maximum Fluid Temperature: 100°C (212°F)
Explanation of Terms:
- Operating Pressure: The maximum pressure at which the flow switch is designed to operate effectively.
- Withstand Pressure: The maximum pressure that the flow switch can withstand without damage.
- Insulation Resistance: The electrical resistance between different parts of the flow switch. A higher value indicates better insulation.
- Withstand Voltage: The maximum voltage that the flow switch can withstand for a specified duration without breakdown.
- Contact Point Life: The number of cycles the electrical contacts are rated for before potential wear or failure.
- Bellows Life: The number of cycles the bellows (flexible container) in the flow switch is rated for before potential wear or failure.
- Temperature of Fluid: The maximum temperature of the fluid (water in this case) that the flow switch is designed to handle.
- Wika Water Flow Switch
- Application-
- Heating, Cooling, Air-Conditioning, and Water Treatment Plants:
- Used in industrial heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and water treatment systems for monitoring and controlling the flow of water and non-corrosive liquids.
- Pumps and Dosing Systems:
- Applied in conjunction with pumps and dosing systems to ensure proper flow of liquids in industrial processes.
- Operational Controls to Prevent System Failures:
- Employed for operational controls to prevent system failures, particularly in situations where the absence of water or liquid flow could lead to malfunctions or issues.
- Special Features:
- Switch Point Repeatability:
- Switch point repeatability of ±0.5% ensures reliable switching, contributing to the accuracy and consistency of flow detection.
- High-Quality Bellows and Microswitch:
- Equipped with high-quality bellows and microswitch, providing a service life of over 500,000 cycles. This robust construction enhances durability and reliability.
- Rigid Paddles from Stainless Steel:
- Features rigid paddles made from stainless steel to withstand pressure surges and high medium temperatures, ensuring the flow switch can handle challenging conditions.
- Description:
- Model: FSM-6100
- Type: Electromechanical Flow Switch
- The FSM-6100 flow switch by Wika is specifically designed for detecting interrupted flow or “no flow” conditions in industrial coolers, heaters, or other pipelines that transport water and other non-corrosive liquids.
- Applications:
- Ensuring proper flow in industrial heating and cooling systems.
- Monitoring water treatment plants.
- Preventing system failures in the absence of liquid flow.
- Operational Control:
- The flow switch signal is utilized for operational controls, preventing issues such as ice formation in the absence of cooling water flow.
- Construction:
- Enclosed in a plastic case for cost-effectiveness.
- Ingress protection of IP30 guards against unwanted ingress of foreign bodies.
- Durability and Service Life:
- Equipped with UL-listed microswitches and protective bellows for high durability during continuous operation, ensuring a long service life.
- Flow Range:
- The flow switch accommodates a range of flow rates, making it versatile for different applications with non-critical media.
- Suitable for pipe sizes ranging from 25 to 150 mm (1 to 6 inches).
- Wika’s FSM-6100 provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for monitoring and controlling the flow of water and non-corrosive liquids in various industrial applications.