Série P20Chave de fluxo em linha resistente à corrosão

Chave de fluxo em linha simples e confiável para líquidos ou gases em tubos e tubulações de pequeno diâmetro. Detecta fluxos contínuos ou pulsados, sem peças metálicas em contato com o líquido — ideal para água do mar, água subterrânea, ácidos e soluções químicas.

Série P20

Recursos

  • Detecta vazões muito baixas (P20-B e P20-R desligam com 0,065 L/min)
  • Sem peças metálicas em contato com o líquido
  • Montagem em qualquer posição
  • Fácil de instalar
  • Alta capacidade de passagem de fluxo
  • Pressão nominal 18 bar
  • Perda de carga muito baixa
  • Detecção de fluxo de líquido ou gás
  • Vazão de acionamento de 0,14 L/min (P20-B e P20-R)
  • Faixa de pH do líquido de 1 a 14
  • 3 módulos elétricos — saídas de reed switch ou de relé de estado sólido

O corpo do P20 abriga um pistão estriado. Qualquer fluxo empurra o pistão para trás dentro do corpo até que o líquido passe por cima e saia da chave. O pistão contém um ímã que aciona um reed switch externo através da parede de polipropileno. Quando o fluxo para, um segundo ímã integrado ao corpo retorna o pistão para a posição desligada — um mecanismo com mola magnética excepcionalmente confiável e à prova de corrosão. Montagem em qualquer posição (incluindo de cabeça para baixo). Três módulos elétricos oferecem ampla variedade de opções de controle. O P20 padrão é fabricado inteiramente em polipropileno reforçado com fibra de vidro, com vedações O-ring de nitrila, e é fornecido completo com pontas de tubo e uniões para encaixe direto em tubulação de PVC ou ABS.

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Pedido — Modelos disponíveis

ModeloDescrição
P20-B-20Dry reed switch S.P.S.T. N.O. — 50 W/VA, 250 V AC / 200 V DC, 1.5 A max. Not suitable for inductive loads. PLC and general control circuits. 20 NB process connection (suits PVC pipe).
P20-C-20Dry reed switch S.P.D.T. break before make — 20 W/VA, 140 V AC / 150 V DC, 1 A max. Not suitable for inductive loads. PLC and general control circuits. Less sensitive than B/R — < 0.50 L/min activation. 20 NB process connection (suits PVC pipe).
P20-R-20Solid-state relay (triac) S.P.S.T. N.O. — 740 W, 12 to 240 V AC, 4 A continuous (spike to 15 A); inductive loads 4 A at 240 V AC. AC control circuits and AC motor control. 20 NB process connection (suits PVC pipe).

Limites de operação

Switching point on rising flow (P20-B / P20-R)0.14 L/min (water at ambient)
Switching point on falling flow (P20-B / P20-R)0.065 L/min (water at ambient)
Switching point on rising flow (P20-C)< 0.50 L/min (water at ambient)
Switching point on falling flow (P20-C)0.30 L/min (water at ambient)
Electrical response time (cessation of flow)0.4 seconds
Maximum operating pressure (static or dynamic, ambient)1800 kPa / 261 psi
Minimum burst pressure (ambient)9700 kPa / 1406 psi
Maximum liquid temperature80 °C at 1 bar absolute (de-rate pressure linearly)
Minimum liquid temperature-30 °C
Maximum recommended continuous flow rate (water)25 L/min
Liquid pH range1 to 14
Ingress protection ratingIP67

Dimensões

Dimensões Série P20
Inline mount — 152 mm overall length, 134 mm face-to-face pipe gap, 50 × 85 mm housing. 3/4" BSP unions both ends with 15 NB pipe tails in PVC (21.3 mm diameter). M20 cable gland; IP67 enclosure.

Warning: Electrical Safety

The P20 Series flow switch is a mains voltage device. Death or serious injury may result if this switch is not correctly installed and operated. All electrical work on this switch must be performed by a fully qualified and licensed electrician.

Pressure De-rating at Elevated Temperatures

The 1800 kPa max operating pressure applies at ambient. Maximum operating pressure must be de-rated linearly with temperature, to a maximum of 1 bar absolute at 80 °C. Use this switch at elevated temperatures only in non-pressurised systems open to atmosphere.

All-Position Mounting

The P20 can be mounted in any orientation in pipework, including upside-down, with no adverse effects — the magnetically-sprung piston (rather than gravity) returns it to the off position when flow stops. There is a direction of flow arrow on the switch body; the switch will not operate against a reversed flow. Pipework can be used to support the switch, or the switch can be connected directly into valve manifolds or pump ports.

Liquid or Gas Flow

The P20 can detect the flow of liquids or gases, including vapour flow. Maximum temperature is 80 °C, and at 80 °C the operating pressure must not exceed 1 bar absolute.

Clean Fluid & Line Filtration

The P20 contains a close fitting piston and should only be used where the process fluid is reasonably clean and free of entrained or suspended material. Fluids containing large particulate matter, ferrous materials or fibrous matter should not be used in this switch. If the degree of contamination of the process fluid can’t be guaranteed, fit suitable line filtration upstream of the P20.

Pressure Limits & Water Hammer

Do not use the P20 where the line pressure exceeds 18 bar. In the interest of safety the switch has a burst pressure rating of >97 bar. Take care not to expose the switch to excess pressures such as may be generated by water hammer.

Materials & Housing

The standard P20 is made entirely from glass reinforced polypropylene with nitrile O-ring seals. The piston return and the electrical switching action use high power magnets operating through the solid body of the switch. The electrical housing is hose-proof and weatherproof to IP67 — dust tight, protected against temporary immersion and suitable for all outdoor exposed applications — with a built-in 20 mm cable gland for conduit or flexible cable entry (flexible cable up to 10 mm diameter, or a 20 mm conduit bush with the gland nut removed). Protect the switch from freezing.

Lid & Cable Gland

After installing or servicing, always replace the lid and fully tighten its lid screw and the cable gland. Never leave the lid off for extended periods: without its lid the switch is not water resistant or weather and insect proof and presents a potential shock hazard.

Typical Applications

Constant pressure pump control, loss of prime pump protection, water treatment control, irrigation control, chemical dosing systems, gland cooling systems and industrial process control.

Hazardous Areas

The P20-B and P20-C are simple apparatus under AS/NZS 60079.11 and may be used in a hazardous area only as part of an intrinsically safe circuit, connected through suitably certified associated apparatus. They are not Ex certified in their own right. The full conditions of use are given in the installation sheet. The P20-R is not certified for use in hazardous areas and must not be installed in any area classified as hazardous under AS/NZS 60079.10 (Zone 0, 1, 2, 20, 21 or 22).

Manutenção

Totalmente sujeito a manutenção em campo. As placas de circuito elétrico são intercambiáveis e todas as peças do P20 estão disponíveis como peças de reposição; muitas das peças são intercambiáveis, permitindo a configuração personalizada da chave. Kits de reposição e vedações disponíveis na Kelco Engineering ou no seu distribuidor.

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