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Select the best SA sensor for your application

Overview of the SA family
Sensor Family Flow Rate Line Size Medium Temperature Accuracy Points to Consider

SA
0.1…6150 gpm
1...27000 scfm
1/2"…16" -4…212 °F
-20…100 °C
Higher upon request
~ ±10% • Pressure ≤ 1450 psi
• Avoid rapid medium temperature changes
SA part numbers at-a-glance
Part no. Probe length
(mm)
Process connection Output
SA6010 27 1/2" NPT
  • PNP/NPN switching
  • Frequency
  • 4...20 mA analog
  • Flow and temperature
SA5010 45 M18 x 1.5
(adapter required)
SA4110 100 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA4310 200 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA2000 19 G 1/2 BSPP
SA5000 45 M18 x 1.5
(adapter required)
SA4100 100 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA4300 200 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
       
SA6014 27 1/2" NPT
  • 4...20 mA analog flow
  • 4...20 mA analog temperature
SA5014 45 M18 x 1.5
(adapter required)
SA4114 100 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA4314 200 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA2004 19 G 1/2 BSPP
SA5004 45 M18 x 1.5
(adapter required)
SA4104 100 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)
SA4304 200 8 mm Ø 
(compression fitting required)

 

Maximum volumetric flow rate in absolute mode
Line size
(in)
Flow rate of liquid
(gpm)
Flow rate of gas
(cfm)
2 96.5 430
3 216 965
4 386 1720
6 865 3860
8 1540 6850
10 2400 10700
12 3460 15500
14 4720 21000
16 6150 27400

In relative mode (with a 0...100% signal and display), measurable flow rates are approximately doubled.

Other solutions for water-based media...

Sensor Family Flow Rate Line Size Medium Temperature Accuracy Points to Consider

SM
5 ml/min
(0.08 gpm)…160 gpm
1/4"…2" 14…158 °F
-4...194 °F (units with TFT display)
~ ±1% • Conductivity ≥ 20 µS/cm
• Totalizer function
• Pressure ≤ 232 psi
• Versions with TFT display have selectable units of measure

SB
0.1…50 gpm 3/4"…1-1/2" 14…212 °F
-10…100 °C
~ ±5% • No straight pipe runs required
• Response time ≤ 10 msec
• Pressure ≤ 580 psi

SV
0.26…26.4 gpm 1/2"…3/4" 14…194 °F
-10…90 °C
~ ±2% • Display flow and temperature
• Water content ≥ 95%
• Pressure rating ≤ 174 psi
• Long straight pipe required

SI
3…100 cm/s 1/8"…8" -13…176 °F
-25…80 °C
~ ±10% • Pressure  < 4350 psi
• Sanitary versions available
• Avoid rapid medium temperature changes

Other solutions for oil-based media...

Sensor Family Flow Rate Line Size Medium Temperature Accuracy Points to Consider

SB
0.1…50 gpm 3/4"…1-1/2" 14…212 °F
-10…100 °C
~ ±5% • No straight pipe runs required
• Response time ≤ 10 msec
• Pressure ≤ 580 psi
• Oil viscosity ≤ 46 cSt

SU
0…52.8 gpm 1/2"…1" 14…176 °F
-10…80 °C
~ ±5% • Totalizer function
• Pressure ≤ 232 psi
• Oil viscosity ≤ 68 cSt
SI flow meter for water-based media Pressure  < 4350 psi
SI
3…100 cm/s 1/8"…8" -13…176 °F
-25…80 °C
~ ±10% • Pressure  < 4350 psi
• Sanitary versions available
• Avoid rapid medium temperature changes

Other solutions for gases...

Sensor Family Flow Rate Line Size Medium Temperature Accuracy Points to Consider
SD flow meter for gases: air, CO2, N2 and Ar. Pressure ≤ 232 psi
SD
0…412 scfm 1/2"…2" 32…140 °F
0…60 °C
~ ±3% • Totalizer function
• Pressure ≤ 232 psi
• Monitor air, CO2, N2 and Ar

SI
3…100 cm/s 1/8"…8" -13…176 °F
-25…80 °C
~ ±10% • Pressure  < 4350 psi
• Sanitary versions available
• Avoid rapid medium temperature changes