Technical data

Flow Transmitter / Sensor calorimetric measurement principle

Switch FLEX-F Process
connection
screw-in thread G 1/4 A..G 1/2 A,
Push-in sensor Ø12 mm
Metering range water 2..150 cm/s
or 3..300 cm/s
oil available on request
Measurement depending on the installation location and
accuracy flow conditions
typically ±10 % of full scale value or 2 cm/s,
measured in the T-piece ±5 % of full scale
value
Repeatability ±1 %
Operating PN 100 bar, 200 bar available on request
pressure
Metering range 0..+70 °C (high temperature model
Temperature 0..+120 °C with gooseneck)
Operating 0..+70 °C
● Compact robust flow switch / transmitter temperature
● Combination with temperature switch or transmitter Storage -20..+80 °C
possible temperature
● Mo moving parts in the medium being monitored Temperature 4 Kelvin/s
● Only one medium-contact material gradient
● Simple to use Materials Sensor 1.4571
● Very low pressure loss medium-contact
● Various sensor lengths and models
Materials, non- Housing 1.4305
● Short response times for a calorimetric sensor
medium-contact Plug PA6.6
● Cable outlet infinitely rotatable
● Small installation width, therefore very narrow pipework Clip PA6.6
Adjustment by means of magnet
Characteristics Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10 %
Current max. 100 mA
The FLEX-F flow sensor monitors fluid media. Its compact form
requirement
combines the built-in sensor and converter / counter which,
depending on the model, trigger a limit value output (push-pull, Switching output transistor output "push-pull"
compatible with PNP and NPN) or an analog output (4..20 mA or (resistant to short circuits and polarity
0..10 V) or both. The limit switch can optionally also be operated as reversal)
frequency output. . Iout = 100 mA max.
The converter / counter record two process parameters: the flow Switching flow 4 % of full scale value, temp.: approx. 2
speed of the medium and its temperature. Both parameters can be hysteresis °C
assigned to the analog output or to the switching output. The Display yellow LED (On = Normal / Off = Alarm /
following output combinations are available: rapid flashing = Programming)
Analog output 4..20 mA / Load 500 Ohm max. or
Flow Temperature 0..10 V
Analog output Switching Analog output Switching Electrical for round plug connector M12x1, 4-pole
output output connection
 Weight approx. 0.2 kg (standard version)
 Ingress protection IP 67
  Conformity CE
 
 

The switching output can be ordered as a minimum or a maximum

switch.

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Signal output curves Dimensions
Value x = Begin of the specified range
= not specified range

Current output Voltage output

mA V

20 10

4
0
0 x 100 % 0 x 100 %
Flow Flow

Frequency output

fmax

0
0 x 100 %
Flow

fmax selectable in the range of up

to 2000 Hz

Other characters on request.

Wiring
Z=Load
brown
1 +24 V DC ±10 %
white
2 analog output
blue
3 0V
Z Z
black
4 switching/
frequency output

Connection example: PNP NPN

2 1

3 4

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Gooseneck option After the programming ("teaching"), the clip can either be left on the
device, or removed to protect data.
A gooseneck (optional) between the electronics head and the The device has a yellow LED which flashes during the
primary sensor provides complete freedom in the orientation and programming pulse. During operation, the LED serves as a status
reading direction of the sensor. display for the switching output.
In order to avoid the need to transit to an undesired operating
Handling and operation status during "teaching", the device can be provided ex-works with
a "teach-offset". The "teach-offset" value is added to the currently
Installation measured value before saving (or is subtracted if a negative value
is entered).
Before the electrical installation, it must be ensured that the supply
voltage corresponds with the data sheet. Example: The switching value is to be set to 70 % of the metering
In order to ensure the sensor's maximum insensitivity to range, because at this flow rate a critical process status is to be
interference, the flow should run from bottom to top (best notified. However, only 50% can be achieved without danger. In
degassing even at the slowest flow speed). this case, the device would be ordered with a "teach-offset" of
+20 %. At 50 % in the process, a switching value of 70 % would
Screw-in sensors are to be then be stored during "teaching".
sealed using Teflon tape, so
that the inwards flow is directed Normally, programming is used to set the limit switch. However, if
to the incised cross. This is the desired, other parameters such as the end value of the analog or
position at which measurement frequency output may also be set.
is undertaken in the factory, and
which guarantees the best Marking x The limit switch can be used to monitor minimal or maximal.
results. The sensor must be Flow
screwed in using its hexagonal With a minimum-switch, falling below the limit value causes a swit-
spanner only. chover to the alarm state. Return to the normal state occurs when
the limit value plus the set hysteresis is again exceeded.
There are various options for installing the 12 mm push-in sensors T
(OMNI-F012):

The stainless steel crimp screw jointis screwed into a G 1/2 threaded
drilling. For this, a G 1/2 welded-on nozzle is also available. When a
suitable seal is used, this arrangement can take pressures up to
40 bar. The stainless steel threaded connection is first tightened by Min+Hyst
hand, and then by 1/4 of a turn, using a spanner. The connection
ring of the threaded connection can then no longer be removed Min
from the sensor, and the immersion depth can therefore not be
changed further.
t
The plastic cone is fitted to the separately available welded-on
nozzle intended for this purpose, or to a suitable T-piece, using the
union nut provided (available in brass or stainless steel). The union With a maximum-switch, exceeding the limit value causes a swit-
nut must be tightened to a torque of 20 Nm. It is possible to loosen chover to the alarm state. Return to the normal state occurs when
the connection again, and so the immersion depth can be changed. the measured value once more falls below the limit value minus the
This arrangement is suitable for pressures up to 10 bar. set hysteresis.
T
When installing the push-in sensors, it should also be noted that
the sensors are directional (comply with the marking on the hou-
sing).

For all types of installation, the reduction of the sensor tip must lie
Max
completely in the open flow cross-section, wherever possible at a
depth of 1/3..1/2 of the pipe diameter.
Run-in and run-out sections of 10 x D should be provided. Max-Hyst

Programming
The electronics contain a magnetic contact, with the aid of which t
different parameters can be programmed. Programming takes
place when a magnet clip is applied for a period between 0.5 and
2 seconds to the marking located on the label. If the contact time is
longer or shorter than this, no programming takes place (protection
against external magnetic fields).

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A switchover delay time (tDS) can be applied to the switchover to the Ordering code
alarm state. Equally, one switch-back delay time (tDR) of several can
be applied to switching back to the normal state. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
In the normal state the integrated LED is on, in the alarm state it is FLEX-F - K
off, and this corresponds to its status when there is no supply volta-
ge. =Option
T
1. Connection size
008 connection G 1/4 A
015 connection G 1/2 A
013 system fastener Ø13.2
Max 012 push-in sensor Ø12
2. Process connection
Max-Hyst H male thread  
for insertion into the system
T 
T-piece
t V
push-in sensor with variable

insertion depth
tDS tDR
3. Connection material
K stainless steel 1.4571    
In the non-inverted (standard) model, while in the normal state the
switching output is at the level of the supply voltage; in the alarm 4. Sensor
state it is at 0 V, so that a wire break would also display as an alarm 028 28.0 mm 
state at the signal receiver. Optionally, an inverted switching output 029 sensor length 29.6 mm 
can also be provided, i.e. in the normal state the output is at 0 V, 045  45.0 mm 
and in the alarm state it is at the level of the supply voltage. 031 G 3/8..G 1/2 
sensor for T-piece
037 G 3/4..G 2 
050 50 mm 
070 70 mm 
100 insertion sensor 100 mm 
t 
150 150 mm
200 200 mm 
non-inverted output 5. Analog output
I current output 4..20 mA
U  Voltage output 0..10 V
K without analog output
6. Unit for analog output
F flow rate to analog output
inverted output
T  temperature to analog output
K without analog output
7. Switching output
T switching output push-pull
A Power-On delay function (ordered as a separate option) makes it M  switching output NPN (open collector)
possible to maintain the switching output in the normal state for a K without switching output
defined period after application of the supply voltage. 8. Measurement parameter to switching output
F flow to switching output
T  temperature to switching output
K without switching output
9. Function for switching output
L minimum switch
H maximum switch
R  frequency output
10. Switching output level
O standard output
I  inverted output

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Options
Special measuring range for flow: cm/s
Max. 300 cm/s (standard = 150 cm/s)

Special measuring range for temperature: °C

Maximum 120 °C (standard = 70 °C)

Minimum -20 °C (standard = 0 °C) °C

Special range for analog output: cm/s

<= Metering range (standard = metering °C
range)

Special range for frequency output: cm/s

<= Metering range (Standard = Metering °C
range)

End frequency (max. 2000 Hz) Hz

Switching delay . s
(from Normal to Alarm)

Switchback delay . s
(from Alarm to Normal)

Power-On delay (0..99 s) s

(time after power on, during which the
outputs are not actuated)

Switching output fixed cm/s

°C
Special hysteresis (standard = 4 % EW) %

Gooseneck
(recommended at operating temperatures
above 70 °C)

If the field is not completed, the standard setting is selected

automatically.

Accessories
● Device configurator ECI-1
● T-pieces for system connection Ø13.2
● Weld-on adapter for insertion sensor Ø12
● Compression fitting for insertion sensor Ø12
● Flange for insertion sensor Ø12
● Cable/round plug connector (KB...)
see additional information “Accessories”

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