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    FC I f l o w s w i t c h g u i d e

    Reliability Accuracy Performance

    eliability, accuracy and performance are the key product features required by FCI customers for their flow, level and temperature switch applications. This Selection Guide identifies FCIs flow switch products with their unique performance features to help you easily select the best model for your application.

    Fluid Components Internationals line of flow, level and temperature switches

    Flow Switches
    FLT93 FlexSwitch Series represent FCIs most flexible and robust family of flow, level and temperature switches for liquid, gas or slurry services. Standard product features include, but are not limited to: U Insertion and in-line configurations U All welded 316L stainless steel with optional exotic materials/special coatings for extreme enviornments U Extended temperature and pressure ranges U Temperature compensation for industry leading accuracy and repeatability performance U Field configurable flow/level/temperature alarms and input power settings U System fail-safe setup configurability U Dual analog outputs U Global hazardous area system approvals U Nuclear qualified U Comprehensive 3-year warranty FS2000 Nutec Series switches replace mechanical technologies such as paddle and float devices in liquids, gas and slurry while offering superior flow range sensitivity. Models FS2000L and FS2000H feature patented boundary layer sensing to extend flow detection range. Standard product features include, but are not limited to: U Insertion and in-line configurations U All welded 316L stainless steel or 304/305 stainless steel U High purity surface finishes to 10 Ra optional U Patented non-intrusive design U Temperature compensation for industry leading accuracy and repeatability performance U 2 wire loop power or SDPT relay alarm with NPN collector U Global hazardous area system approvals U Comprehensive 1-year warranty FR73B and FR78B BASIC Series inline flow switches offer a small compact instrument package weighing as little as 2.5 ounces and detecting ultra low flow rates from 0.00016 cc/sec in liquids and 0.0167 cc/sec in air or gases. Unique product features include, but are not limited to: U FR73B provides a precision linear analog output signal for extremely low flow rates in either direction. This instrument is ideal for chemical injection, gas chromatography, and fluid sampling U FR78B provides low flow rate sensitivity with fast-response and is ideal for OEM applications

    U 316 stainless steel with nickel alloy braze U Suitable for light industrial locations U Comprehensive 1-year warranty RF83 Series insertion flow switch is the only thermal device capable of detecting reverse flow for any application. Standard product features include, but are not limited to: U 316 stainless steel with nickel alloy braze U Proprietary reverse flow sensor assembly design U Dual switch point electronics with fail-safe alarms U Suitable for hazardous locations U Comprehensive 1-year warranty 12-64B BASIC Series insertion flow switch offers an economical instrument for low flow detection in liquids, gases and slurry with same-day shipments available. Standard product features include, but are not limited to: U 316 stainless steel with nickel alloy braze U External control system can be actuated from DPDT relay U Suitable for hazardous locations U Global hazardous area system approvals U Same day shipments U Comprehensive 1-year warranty

    Reliability
    FCI has an established worldwide reputation for the design and manufacture of precision high performance flow, level and temperature instrumentation. With reliability second to none, the company has a global installed instrument base exceeding 250,000 units for critical customer applications in liquid, gas and slurry processes. FCI is ISO 9001 certified and exclusively features a world class NIST flow laboratory servicing all types of process fluids and gases. Sample calibration fluids include: U Water deaerated and de-mineralized U Solvents and cleaning fluids U Oil 30 wt, diesel and hydraulic U Fuel JP4, JP5, JP8 and others U Sanitary milk, juice and creams U Air and gases hydrocarbons and mixed gases

    Flow Switch Selection Guide

    Switch Point Range


    Water FLT93S FLT93F FLT93C FS2000 FS2000H RF83 12-64B FLT93L FS2000L FR73B FR78B
    0.01 to 3.0 0.01 to 3.0 0.1 to 3.0 0.1 to 10.0 0.05 to 0.5 0.015 to 0.5
    (fps)

    Hydrocarbons
    0.01 to 5.0 0.01 to 5.0 0.1 to 2.0 0.2 to 20.0 0.01 to 10.0 0.01 to 2.0
    (fps)

    Air
    0.25 to 120.0 0.25 to 120.0 0.25 to 120.0 0.5 to 100.0 0.25 to 750.0 1.0 to 40.0 1.0 to 125.0
    (sfps)

    0.015 to 50.0 1.9 to 5390 0.00016 to 0.021 0.08 to 2.25


    (cc/sec)
    .01 0.1 1.0 10 100 1K 10K .01 0.1 1.0

    0.033 to 110.0

    0.6 to 20K 9.4 to 161K 0.0167 to 16.7

    1.9 to 8980 0.00067 to 0.033 0.05 to 25.0


    (cc/sec)
    10 100 1K 10K .01 0.1

    4.0 to 1500
    (cc/sec)
    1.0 10 100 1K 10K 100K

    Accuracy and Temperature Compensation


    FLT93 and NuTec Series switches are precision temperature compensated to insure the accuracy of factory and field set alarms when installed in dynamic process applications. Accuracy combined with temperature compensation results in: U Preventing false alarms or alarm failure U Maximizing operator and process safety U Having the option to set alarms within a narrow set point range The Flow Curves graph (right) illustrates how temperature compensated flow switches will not experience signal drift during temperature changes. Whereas a non-temperature compensated flow switch experiences signal drift (as indicated by the red arrow) causing alarm failure.
    2.00

    Flow Curves
    51F [10.6C] 76F [24.4C] 139F [59.4C]

    1.75

    Voltage Output, Vdc

    1.50

    signal drift without temperature compensation

    1.25

    1.00

    signal stability with temperature compensation


    0.75 0 1 2

    fps

    = yes

    x = core strength

    Electronics Performance Features


    6 7 2 3

    Sensor Element Performance Features

    4 1
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7

    5 U U U U U U U

    System fail-safe Optional hermetically sealed relays Factory or field set switch point Simultaneous dual analog output Dual SPDT or single DPDT relay Field configurable power selection and relay probes Field verification/calibration

    No moving parts High repeatability and accuracy All welded construction Exotic alloys and coatings Very low/very high flow rates Fast response Insertion and inline

    Operating Theory
    Thermal Dispersion Theory of Operation: The typical sensing element contains two thermowell-protected platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTD's). One RTD is heated and the other RTD senses the process temperature. The temperature difference between the two RTD's is related to the process flow, level or interface medium. Higher flow rates or denser media cause increased cooling of the heated RTD and a reduction in the RTD temperature difference.
    Heated Sensor

    T
    Unheated Sensor

    10 9

    2 8

    6 7 5

    Flow & Level Switch Applications


    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Tank inlet flow detection High level detection Low level detection Low flow pump protection Lube oil flow detection Seal leak flow detection Lube oil bearing flow detection Chemical injection flow monitoring Level and interface detection Off-gas flow detection

    U U U U U U U U U U

    Other Typical Applications


    Relief valve leak detection Flare gas flow detection HVAC flow monitoring Drain line flow detection Interface control in separation vessels Temperature alarm detection High flow or level alarms Flash or boiling point detection Sampling system flow detection and validation Reverse flow detection and monitoring

        

    Rated #1 in Customer Care and Quality


    Rated #1 annually in the Control Magazine Reader Poll 24 x 7 x 365 customer service toll-free ISO 9001 certified World class NIST flow laboratory FM, ATEX, Cenelec, CSA, CRN system approvals and other global approvals such as CPA (China), SAA (Australia), JIS (Japan), CCE (India)  Flow, level and temperature instrumentation market innovator and leader for over 40 years  Industry acclaimed product warranty program

    Fluid Components International


    Fluid Components International (FCI) has established a worldwide reputation for the design and manufacture of precision high performance flow, level and temperature instrumentation. With reliability second to none, FCI has placed over 250,000 units in the field, covering the full range of liquids, gas and slurry process requirements since the introduction of their first flow switch/monitor in 1964. FCIs products support some of the worlds most demanding processes in industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil & gas, pulp & paper, power & energy, water & wastewater, nuclear, aerospace, military and many others. Customers rely on FCIs broad range of instrumentation and application solutions that range from standard off-the-shelf devices to customized engineered systems. FCIs renowned global leadership in Thermal Dispersion technology guarantees product innovation, value and satisfaction to each of its customers. The companys dedication to supply the highest quality flow, liquid/level interface and temperature instrumentation is extended throughout companys international operations.

    Worldwide Web: www.fluidcomponents.com 1755 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos, California 92078 USA | Phone: 760-744-6950* | Toll free: 800-854-1993 | Fax: 760-736-6250* European Office: Persephonestraat 3-01 5047 TT Tilburg, The Netherlands | Phone: 31-13-5159989 | Fax: 31-13-5799036 *Please note: FCI area code changes from 760 to 442 effective 01/01/09

    FCI is ISO 9001 Certified / Conformance to AS9000


    Copyright 2004 by Fluid Components International LLC. All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. 0708 5K Doc. No. 02MK011519B

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