Liquid Vortex Flow Meters
Vortex Shedding Flowmeters for Liquid Service are offered in plastic and metal construction, and inline, wafer and insertion styles.
Specifications for VL600 In-Line Flow Meters
- Flow rate measured: See Flow Ranges Table
- Process temperature: PVC maximum 140°F (60°C), CPVC maximum 200°F (93°C)
- Ambient temperature limits: -20° to 110°F (-28° to 43°C)
- Pressure drop: 0.5 PSIG (.034 BARg) at full scale
- Accuracy: Analog output: 1% of reading throughout linear range (1/2” to 4”)
Pulse output: 5% of reading throughout linear range (1? to 4?) - Response Time: 1 second
- Repeatability: 0.5% of reading
- Input power: 13 to 32 VDC
- Signal output: 2-wire, 4-20 mA and/or digital pulse, 3-wire
- Construction: Standard is Schedule 80 PVC, with optional CPVC
Strut is 303 stainless steel; optional Hasteloy C, Monel - Mounting requirements: Vertically, horizontally, or at any angle
- End fittings: Standard: Tube end (no fittings)
- Optional: Van stone flange, female adapters, male adapters, unions
|
NOMINAL SIZE
inches (mm) |
GPM
|
LPM
|
||||
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MIN LINEAR
|
MAX FLOW
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MIN LINEAR
|
MAX FLOW
|
|
|
.50 (13)
|
0.7
|
1.5
|
15
|
3
|
6
|
57
|
|
1.0 (25)
|
3.5
|
5.6
|
56
|
13
|
21
|
210
|
|
1.5 (40)
|
5
|
14
|
140
|
19
|
53
|
530
|
|
2.0 (50)
|
8
|
23
|
230
|
30
|
87
|
870
|
|
3.0 (80)
|
20
|
51
|
510
|
76
|
193
|
1930
|
|
4.0 (100)
|
40
|
90
|
900
|
151
|
340
|
3400
|
*Based on water at 50°
Specifications for VL650 Wafer-Style Flow Meters
- Flow rate measured: 1 to 20 F.P.S.
- Process temperature: -20° to 300°F (-29° to 148°C) Consult factory for higher temperatures
- Ambient temperature limits: -20° to 150°F (-29° to 66°C)
- Process pressure: Maximum at 100°F: 300 PSIG (20 BARg)
- Maximum at 300°F: 200 PSIG (14 BARg)
- Response Time: 1 second
- Accuracy: +/- 0.8% of point plus +/- 0.1% full scale
- Repeatability: 0.5% of reading
- Input power: 13 to 32 VDC
- Signal output: 2-wire, 4-20 mA and/or 3-wire digital pulse
- Construction: NEMA 4 rated electronics housing, with stainless steel housing body
- Flange compatibility: ANSI 150, 300 and 600; DIN 25-40-50 and 80
|
NOMINAL SIZE
inches (mm) |
GPM*
|
LPM*
|
||
|
in. (mm)
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MAX MEASURE
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MAX MEASURE
|
|
1.0 (25)
|
2.4
|
49
|
9.2
|
184
|
|
1.5 (38)
|
5.5
|
110
|
21
|
420
|
|
2.0 (51)
|
9.8
|
195
|
37
|
740
|
|
3.0 (76)
|
22
|
440
|
83
|
1660
|
*Based on water at 50°
Specifications for VL600TRI Insertion-Style Flow Meters
- Flow rate measured: 1 to 20 F.P.S.
- Process temperature: Maximum 250°F (121°C)
- Ambient temperature limits: -20° to 110°F (-28° to 43°C)
- Operating pressure: -5 to 250 PSIG
- Accuracy: +/- 2% of reading
- Response Time: 1 second
- Repeatability: 0.5% of reading
- Input power: 13 to 32 VDC
- Signal output: 2-wire, 4-20 mA loop and/or digital pulse, 3-wire frequency
- Construction: NEMA 4 rated electronics housing, with stainless steel housing body with PPS transducer assembly. Standard: 2? ANSI 150 lb. Flange. Optional: 300 lb. Flange or 3/4 NPT x 2 NPT bushings available
- Maximum Process Pressure: Up to 250 PSIG (17 BARg)
- Maximum Viscosity: 10 centistokes consult factory for higher viscosity
- Certifications: Conformite Europeen approved (CE)
|
NOMINAL SIZE
inches (mm) |
GPM
|
LPM
|
||
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MAX MEASURE
|
MIN MEASURE
|
MAX MEASURE
|
|
|
4.0 (101.6)
|
39
|
780
|
147
|
2952
|
|
6.0 (152.4)
|
88
|
1760
|
333
|
6662
|
|
8.0 (203.2)
|
156
|
3130
|
590
|
11810
|
|
10.0 (254)
|
244
|
4895
|
923
|
18472
|
|
12.0 (304.8)
|
352
|
7050
|
1332
|
26649
|
|
14.0 (355.6)
|
479
|
9595
|
1813
|
36264
|
|
16.0 (406.4)
|
626
|
12533
|
2369
|
47393
|
|
18.0 (547.2)
|
793
|
15862
|
3000
|
60000
|
|
20.0 (508.0)
|
979
|
19583
|
3705
|
74100
|
*Based on water at 1 CTKS at 73°F schedule 40 pipe
For other vortex flow meter types, please click on the appropriate link below.