Vortex flow meters for high-accuracy flow rate measurement
A vortex flowmeter is a volumetric flow meter. It uses the vortex shedding principle, where liquid flows around a bluff object, to measure flow rate in a pipe. The SV in-line vortex flowmeters for water-based media from ifm increase product quality and machine availability.
They offer for seamless delivery of precise, reliable flow rate and temperature data. SV vortex flowmeters are especially beneficial for low-cost cooling water applications.
- Correct flow rate and temperature of cooling water is critical for consistently high-quality injection molding, welding, and other applications.
- Loss of flow can damage manufacturing equipment, resulting in higher maintenance cost and downtime. Monitoring via flow meters prevents these problems.
- Proper flow rate minimizes energy consumption. Equipment such as chillers and heat exchangers operate more efficiently when cooling water flows at the correct rate.
- Consistent cooling water flow stabilizes manufacturing processes, reducing variations in product quality or production delays.
- Adequate cooling water prevents excessive heat buildup during machining and other metalworking processes.
Features and specifications
Features
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Bright LEDs indicate switching status: The yellow LEDs are highly visible, even in bright manufacturing environments
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Two-color, two-parameter TFT display for at-a-glance indication: Display both flow rate and temperature simultaneously to monitor both critical values.
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Simple pushbutton programming: Configure outputs, scaling, and other parameters in less than 5 minutes without flowing media.
Specifications
- Flow measuring range: 0.3...26 gpm
- Temperature measuring range: 14...194 °F
- Outputs: Dual 4...20 mA analog (flow and temp), or dual PNP/NPN switching or frequency (flow and temp) and IO-Link
- Process connections: 1/2" and 3/4" NPTF rotatable fittings
- Inside pipe diameters: 1/4", 3/8", and 3/4 " NPS
See table for part numbers.
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The SV family offers low cost and high performance.
- Fewer moving parts reduces maintenance needs and costs
- Minimal pressure drop reduces energy consumption
- Lower sensitivity to changes in fluid pressure and temperature improves in-process stability
| Part No. | Measuring range (Flow - gpm) |
Measuring range (Temperature - °F) |
Output 1 | Output 2 | Process connection | Internal pipe size (NPS) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SV4610 | 0.3...5.3 | 14...194 | PNP/NPN switching or frequency (flow), IO-Link | PNP/NPN switching or frequency (temp) | 1/2" NPT | 1/4" |
| SV5610 | 0.6...10.5 | 1/2" NPT | 3/8" | ||||
| SV7610 | 1.3...26.4 | 3/4" NPT | 3/4" | ||||
| SV4614 | 0.3...5.3 | 4...20 mA scalable analog (flow) | 4...20 mA scalable analog (temp) | 1/2" NPT | 1/4" | ||
| SV5614 | 0.6...10.5 | 1/2" NPT | 3/8" | ||||
| SV7614 | 1.3...26.4 | 3/4" NPT | 3/4" |
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Vortex flow meters are sensors that measure the flow rate of process fluids in pipes. It uses the phenomenon of vortex shedding, where fluid striking an obstruction generates a series of swirling vortices. The device accurately determines the flow rate of the fluid passing through it by measuring the frequency of these vortices.
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