Know Your Flow

PF3W
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Series PF3W Digital Flow Switch for Water

This instrument is mounted directly inline with your machine or workstation's water supply to provide you with instantaneous flow information. An impressive set of specifications offers you flexibility in how you observe the flow data, while enhancing your ability to react to changing conditions.

  • 4 flow ranges, from 0.5 to 100 L/min
  • Fluid temperatures from 0 to 90°C
  • Integrated temperature sensor (option)
  • Integrated flow adjustment valve (option)
  • Integrated or remote display (options)
  • PVC piping for enhanced chemical compatibility (option)
  • Display features 2 screens and 3 colors
  • Reports instantaneous, accumulated, peak and bottom flow values
  • Ability to display a name for the installed flow path
  • Imperial or metric display units and port types

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Fully Integrated Digital Flow Switch

The version above includes an integrated display, temperature sensor, and flow adjustment valve. Choose this arrangement when the installation will be near an operator for setting and observation.

Digital Flow Switch with PVC Piping

Using a liquid other than industrial water or coolant, and you need greater chemical resistance? The PF3W includes an option with PVC piping for an expanded range of media. The sensor instrument and wetted parts have limitations, but numerous additional chemical solutions can be monitored.

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Remote Sensor

For flow monitoring a longer distance from the technician, choose the remote sensor. The display on this unit is limited, with more complete data reported to the panel monitor.

Flow Monitor

When paired with the remote sensor shown at the left, remote operation is possible. This monitor can be mounted in an operation panel and offers full display setting capabilities.


Integrated Display Features:

 

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Three Colors in Two Displays:

  • Main screen is red or green
  • Sub-screen is white for stylish contrast
  • Additional OUT1 / OUT2 indicators
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Versatile Display Orientation:

  • Multiple flow directions are viewable
  • Default orientation for flow to right
  • Rotate 90° CW for upward vertical flow
  • Rotate 180° CW for flow to left
  • 315° total degrees of orientation

Remote Sensor and Display Features:

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Your facility may want to monitor multiple flow paths. For consistent displays and saving time, copy one display setting to up to 10 additional units!

 

  • Standardize the color scheme
  • Match flow mode for sub-screens
  • Set consistent response times


Remote_Indicator In addition to the remote monitor, the sensing unit also has a multi-function LED to indicate status.