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9 Specifications Content
1 Preface ....................................... 1 medium a float is set in motion, whose integrated
Operating Data DKM-1 DKM-2 2 Safety hints ..................... 1 magnets create a magnetic field. The position of the
3 Principle of operation ................. 1 float is detected with the switch contact. The float is
Pressure: brass PN 250 bar PN 300 bar
4 Installation ...................................... 1 reseted to the starting point by means of a spring, which
Pressure: stainl. steel PN 300 bar PN 350 bar 5 Electrical connection ................... 2 allows the installation in any position in a system. The
Pressure drop: 0,02 - 0,4 bar 0,02 - 0,2 bar
6 Switch point adjustment ......... 3 instruments are adjusted for the installation with flow
7 Maintenance ........................ 3 from bottom to top. The weight of the float influences the
Temperature max. 120C (optional 160C) 8 Fault finding hints ........................... 3 measuring result, therefore a different mounting position
Accuracy: 10% of final value 9 Specifications ............................... 4 will show discrepancies to the actual flow
The instruments are viscosity compensated for a range
Viscosity range: 30 - 600 cSt 1 Preface from 30 to 600 cSt, this means, that occuring differences
Electrical Data: SPST N.O. SPDT SPST N.O. SPDT within this range, due to viscosity changes, will remain
within the stated measuring tolerance.
IP65 (plug connection DIN43650 Form A or C) max. 250V 3A max. 250V 1,5A max. 230V 3A max. 250V 1,5A The flowmonitors type DKM prove themself through
IP67 (with 1m sealed in cable) 100 VA 50VA (1) 60VA 50VA (1) reliability and simple handling. To use the advantages
of the instrument to the full extent, please take notice
M 12x1 plug max. 125V 3A max. 125V 1,5A of the following:
not available
Temperature max. 85C 60VA 50VA
ATEX II 2 G Ex mb II T6 max. 250V 2A max. 250V 1A max. 250V 2A max. 250V 1A Every person, in charge of commissioning and
ATEX II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP67 T80C 60VA 30VA 60VA 30VA operating this instrument, must have read and 4 Installation
understand this operating instruction and
ATEX II 2 G Ex mb II T5 max. 250V 2A max. 250V 1A max. 250V 2A max. 250V 1A specially the safety hints!
ATEX II 2 D Ex tD A21 IP67 T100C 60VA 30VA 60VA 30VA 4.1 Process connection
SPS max. 250V 1A max. 250V 1A
60VA 60VA (2)
2 Safety hints Caution! To avoid the damage of the flowmonitor or the
installation the following requirements must be fulfilled
Output signal: The contact switches off, if minimum flow is below setpoint 2.1 General hints under any circumstances:
Power supply: not necessary (reed contacts)
The instructions contained in the operating instructions - suitable process connection has to be provided
Cable diameter for IP65: 6 - 8 mm 4 - 6,5 mm must be followed to ensure a safe operation of the - connection size to be checked
Grade of pollution: 2 (EN 61058-1) instrument. Further, the additional Legal- and safety- - thread depth to be checked
Other plug types or cable lengths on request
regulations for the individual application must be - suitable sealing material to be used (liquid sealing
observed. Accordingly this applies for the use of material will damage the flowmonitor if it gets inside)
Materials brass stainl. st. accessories as well. - professional sealing
Wetted parts: brass 1.4571 (316 ti) 4.2 Enviroment conditions
Spring (wetted parts) 1.4571 (316 ti) 2.2 Application as directed
- The flowmonitor must not be used as a supporting
Magnets (wetted parts) hard-ferrite
The instruments, type DKM, serve as monitors for part in a pipe construction.
Seals (with reducers only) Viton (other on request) Viton (other on request) continuous flow of viscous liquids. Any other use counts - The medium must not contain any solid particles.
as nondirected. If not indicated otherwise, the scaling Magnetic particles will accumulate at the magnetic
(1) Minimum load 3VA of the instruments refer to mineral oil. Special applica- float and effect the function.
(2) Only with plug connection tions, where intermittent loads (e.a. cyclic operation) - Before employment of anti-freeze and anti-corrosive
could occur, should be discussed and checked with our check compatibility.
technical Staff.
The instruments, type DKM, must not be used as single Warning! The following requirements must be adhered
source to avoid dangerous situations on machinery and to, otherwise the function of the flowmonitor will be
in plants. affected or the measuring results will be falsified:
Machinery and plants must be constructed in that way,
that faulty conditions do not lead the operators into dan- - External magnetic fields will influence the switch
gerous situations. contact. Keep sufficient distance to magnetic fields
(e.a. Electricmotors).
- Piping, process connections or supports made from
2.3 Qualified personnel ferromagnetic material influence the magnetic field
of the flowmonitor. Keep a space of 100mm to those
The instruments, type DKM, must only be installed by materials (e.a. steel).
qualified personnel, which is capable of using these in- - The accuracy is influenced by cross-section chan-
struments in a professional manner. Qualified personnel ges, branches or elbows in the piping. Provide a
DKM-1 DKM-2
are such persons, which are familier with the erection, straightening section of 10x DN upstream and 5x
installation, commissioning and operation of these in- DN downstream of the instrument. Never reduce the
SW D B G DN T L struments and which hold a corresponding qualification pipe diameter direct ahead of the instrument!
DKM-2 27 31 52 1/2 15 14 90 for this function. - With liquids ensure through suitable steps the de-
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34 3/4 20 21 152 areation of the instrument.

DKM-1 40 76
40 1 25 17 130
Overall dimensions mm 3 Principle of operation
Meister Strmungstechnik GmbH Tel. +49 6096 9720-0 info@meister-flow.com
Im Gewerbegebiet 2 Fax +49 6096 9720-30 http://www.meister-flow.com The instruments type DKM operate on the principle
DE-63831 Wiesen All rights reserved of the float type flow indicator. Through the flowing
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5 Electrical connection The danger of overloads exist by means of: Connection to SPS
8 Fault finding hints
- inductive loads For the connection to high resistance devices (like SPS)
The switch contacts are potential free and do not need - capacitive loads a protection circuit is not necessary. The switch contact does not react:
any supply. - resistive loads
6 Switchpoint adjustment The switch contact is permanent in break position
Attention! Switch contact and unit are matched. After Inductive load
the exchange of a switch contact a readjustment must
be made. Kindly request the relevant instruction. This kind of load will be caused by: - Loosen the lock screw of the switch contact 1. No flow
- contactors, relais - Shift the switch contact until the arrow on the switch
Switch position under No flow condition: - solenoid valves contact is in coincidence with the desired switch check for medium flow
- electricmotors point. 2. Flow to low or switch contact adjusted to
Connection: normally open - Tighten the look screw of the switch contact. high
Danger:
DIN 43650 M 12x1 Hints:
Adjust switch point to a lower flow
Voltage peaks during switch off
2 1 4 1 (up to 10-times of the nominal voltage)
- The adjusted switch point corresponds to the switch
Use instrument with different range
Connection: change over Precautionary measure: (sample) off point of the switch contact with decreasing flow. 3. Incorrect reduced (pipe diameter to small)
- The actual switch position can be checked by means reduce according to section 4
DIN 43650 M 12x1 + + of an universal tester. 4. Float got stuck (polluted)
- The above description of the adjustment refers to the
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R C
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normally open contact. Clean the instrument and ensure free move-
2
3
1
2
4
1 ment of the float
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5. Switch contact faulty
5.1 Standard switch contact Capacitive load 7 Maintenance Eliminate the reason for the fault (short
Pin-allocation of the supplied socket (DIN 43650 Form circuit, overload)
A or C). The Ground-pin is not used. This kind of load will be caused by:
Exchange switch contact, refer section 5
-extrem long leads Due to the few moving parts the instruments do not
M 12x1 -capacitive consumption require much service.
A functional check and service on a regular base will
The switch contact is permanent in made position
Danger: not only increase the lifetime and reliability of the
instrument, but of the entire plant.
High current peaks during switch on of the switch 1. Flow to high and switch contact adjusted to
contact The service intervals depend on low
(exceeding the nominal current)
- the pollution of the media Reduce flow
Precautionary measure: (sample) - environmental conditions (e.a. vibrations) Adjust switch contact to a higher flow
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Important instruction:
When using the socket DIN 43650, the ingress pro- V~
R During maintenance at least the following points
should be checked:
2. Float got stuck (polluted)
C
tection IP65 is only warranted in connection with a V Clean the instrument and ensure free move-
suitable cablediameter. - - operation of the switch contact ment of the float
For infos on this subject please refer to page 4. - leakage test of the instrument 3. Switch contact faulty
- free movement of the float
5.2 Switch contact with cable Limiting the current by means of a resistor Eliminate the reason for the fault (short circuit,
The individual cores of the cable are marked according It is the obligation of the user to lay down appropriate overload)
to the above connection diagram. Resistive load service intervals depending on the application. Exchange switch contact, refer section 5
5.3 Special design This kind of load will be caused by: Hints:
On request special designed switch contacts (socket, - incandescent bulbs Switch point does not match with actual flow
ready-made cable) can be supplied. - Motor start up - The free movement of the float and the operation of
the switch contact can be checked by varying the
5.4 EEx-proof switch contacts Danger: flow and observing the switch contact status. 1. No medium specific scale
Attention! Request a correction table or medium specific
For the connection of EEx-proof switch units special
instructions apply, which must be followed! Pay atten-
High current peaks during switch on of the switch con-
tact, because the filament has low resistance at low
- In most cases a purification can be achieved by flus-
hing the instrument with clean media. In obstinate
scale
tion to the hints in the separate operating instruction for temperatures. cases (e.a. calcareous deposits) cleaning can be 2. Incorrect reduced
EEx-proof switch contacts! done with commercial purifier, as long as the purifier reduce according to section 4
Precautionary measure: (sample) is not aggressive against the material of the instru-
5.5 Contact protection arrangement + + ment. 3. Instrument polluted
Attention! R clean the instrument
The following requirements must be adhered to under V~ V~ R
any circumstances, otherwise the switch contact will V V 4. Instrument defect
be destroyed! - - Return instrument for repair and calibration to
The reed-contacts employed in the switch contacts manufacturer
are, due to their construction, very fragile against over
load. Non of the values voltage, current and wattage Limiting the current by means of a resistor or heating
must be exceeded (Not even for a fractional moment). of the filament.