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SERIES FS-2 | W. E. ANDERSON™ BY DWYER

VANE FLOW SWITCH 2-13/32

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Shown with conduit connection option

The Series FS-2 Vane Flow Switch offers an economical flow proving solution. The SPECIFICATIONS
FS-2 paddles are adjustable to fit 1 to 8˝ size pipe. Service: Compatible liquids. Process Connection: 1˝ male NPT or
Wetted Materials: Bellow: Tin-bronze; BSPT.
FEATURES/BENEFITS Vane: SS; Body: Forged brass. Mounting Orientation: Switch must
• Field adjustable set point adjustment screw allows for easy flow switch modification Temperature Limit: 230ºF (110ºC). be installed vertically on horizontal pipe
• Custom application set points enabled by field adjustable vane layers Pressure Limit: 145 psig (10 bar). runs.
• Aluminum weatherproof housing permits outdoor installation Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4 (IP64). Set Point Adjustment: Four vane
Switch Type: SPDT snap switch. combinations and an adjustment screw.
APPLICATIONS Electrical Rating: 10 A res, 3 A ind @ Enclosure: Die-cast aluminum alloy.
• Boiler flow proving 250 VAC. Weight: 28.22 oz (0.8 kg).
• Hot water heaters Electrical Connection: Cable gland with Agency Approvals: CE.
• Chillers attached wire leads or optional conduit
• Cooling lines connection.
• Machinery
• Liquid transfer systems
MODEL CHART
APPROXIMATE ACTUATION/DEACTUATION FLOW RATES FOR WATER;
GPM (LPM) Model Description
Blade Vane Minimum Setting FS-2 Paddle flow switch
Maximum Setting
Pipe Length in
Size (mm) Dim. X Actuate Deactuate Actuate Deactuate OPTIONS
1˝ 1.34 (34) 4.0 (15.0) 1.8 (6.7) 8.8 (33.3) 6.6 (25.0) To order add suffix: Description
1-1/4˝ 1.34 (34) 5.3 (20.0) 2.6 (10.0) 11.4 (43.3) 8.4 (31.7) -BSPT Process connection
1-1/2˝ 2.24 (57) 7.0 (26.7) 4.0 (15.0) 14.5 (55.0) 11.4 (43.3) Example: FS-2-BSPT
2˝ 2.24 (57) 14.1 (53.3) 9.7 (36.7) 31.3 (118.3) 22.5 (85.0)
2-1/2˝ 3.46 (88) 18.5 (70.0) 15.4 (58.3) 35.2 (133.3) 30.8 (116.7) -CND Conduit connection, 1˝ NPT female conduit connection with
3˝ 3.46 (88) 27.7 (105.0) 25.1 (95.0) 52.8 (200.0) 46.2 (175.0) no wire leads.
4˝ 3.46 (88) 59.4 (225.0) 52.8 (200.0) 123.3 (466.7) 114.5 (433.3) Example: FS-2-CND
5˝ 6.57 (167) 52.8 (200.0) 39.6 (150.0) 132.1 (500.0) 123.3 (466.7)
6˝ 6.57 (167) 75.7 (286.7) 52.8 (200.0) 154.1 (583.3) 140.9 (533.3) USA: California Proposition 65
8˝ 6.57 (167) 184.9 (700.0) 158.5 (600.0) 396.3 (1500.0) 374.2 (1416.7) WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Flow Switches,
Thermal

SERIES TDFS2 | W.E. ANDERSON™ BY DWYER

THERMAL DISPERSION FLOW SWITCH

Non-Mechanical, Low Pressure Drop CABLE
CABLE GLAND
1-1/8 STATUS INDICATOR
HEX
4-3/16
[106.17] SETPOINT TARGET
VIDEO ON
PROCESS CONNECTION
LI

1/2˝ NPT
NE

1-21/64 [33.78] SENSOR

The Series TDFS2 Thermal Dispersion Flow Switch is a thermal flow switch SPECIFICATIONS
that indicates whether the flow rate is above or below a user set flow rate. The unit Service: Compatible water-based fluids.
incorporates two LED status indicators providing visual switch indication. The set flow Wetted Materials: 316 SS.
rate (setpoint) is field adjustable and the unit has both NO and NC NPN outputs. Setpoint Range: 0.5 to 10 ft/s (0.15 to 3.0 m/s).
Repeatability: 0.07 ft/s +3% of setpoint.
FEATURES/BENEFITS Typical Deadband: 0.1 ft/s +15% of setpoint.
• Better reliability and life expectancy than mechanical flow switches with no paddles or Temperature Limits: Ambient: 5 to 140°F (-15 to 60°C), Process: 5 to 140°F (-15
vanes to wear or break, no jams in the paddle movement, and no seals on movement to 60°C), Storage: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C).
assembly to wear or leak Pressure Limits: 300 psig (20.67 bar).
• Not affected by empty pipe as it avoids overheating by actively heating above the Response Time: Approximately 8 s.
process temperature and then cooling down to process temperature Power Requirement: 9-24 VDC.
• Set point is easily field set by tapping the included magnet on the set point target Switching Current: 400 mA, derate 5 mA/°C above 23°C.
three times at the desired flow rate Current Consumption: Average: 93 mA, Peak: 300 mA.
• LED status indicators provide visual switch indication of flow rate in comparison to Electrical Connection: 1/2˝ NPT cable gland with 4 conductor 22 AWG, 6´ (1.83
the set point m) cable.
• Low pressure drop; only needs to be inserted 10% into the flow (e.g. 1/8˝ for 3/4˝ Process Connection: 1/2˝ NPT male.
schedule 40 pipe) Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X (IP65).
MODEL CHART Housing Materials: 316 SS, 416 SS, polycarbonate, neoprene, and acrylated
APPLICATIONS urethane.
• Boiler flow proving Model Description Switch Type: 1 NO NPN, 1 NC NPN.
• Hot water heaters TDFS2-1-P-06 Thermal flow switch, 6´ (1.83 m) Input Power and Protection: 0.5A fuse (resettable) reverse polarity protected.
• Chillers cable with cable gland Switched Output Protection: 0.5A fuse (resettable) reverse polarity protected.
• Liquid transfer systems Agency Approvals: CE.
Note: Consult factory for longer cable lengths.

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