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News Release from: Fluid Components International | Subject: IEC approvals
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 July 2007
IEC Approval for FCI thermal mass flow
switches
Designed for precision flow switching and flow measurement in rugged industrial applications, FCI thermal mass flow switches and flowmeters have received IEC/IECx approvals
The approvals for safe use from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) relate to the FCI FLT93 switch, ST98 flowmeter, and GF90 and GF92 flowmeters The IEC prepares and publishes international standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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These serve as a basis for national standardisation and as references when drafting international tenders and contracts.
Through its members, the IEC promotes international cooperation on all questions of electrotechnical standardisation, such as the assessment of conformity to standards, in the fields of electricity, electronics and related technologies.
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Flow and liquid level interface switch is SIL2
Built to comply with process industry precision requirements for flow, level and interface sensing in liquid, gas or foam, the innovative FLT93 Switch Series is now rated SIL2 compliant
Their highly intelligent microprocessor-based designs feature a no-moving parts thermal mass flow sensor, which makes them ideal for a broad range of industries, including: chemical, energy and power, food/beverage, oil/gas, pharmaceutical, water/wastewater treatment and more.
The Flow/Level/Temperature (FLT93) flow switch reliably monitors the flow, level and temperature of liquids, gases, slurries, syrups, lubricants, coolants and more.
It is ideal for tank level monitoring and pump low-flow protection applications.
The FLT features a wide set-point range, which varies according to service media (liquid, gas or foam), beginning from 0.01 to 3 SFPS (0.003 to 0.9 SMPS) in water-based liquids.
IEC approved models include: FLT93B basic, FLT93C sanitary insertion, FLT93F insertion ultra-fast response, FLT93L inline low flow and FLT93S insertion fast response.
The rugged ST98 flowmeter sets the industry standard for performance and value with a reliable thermal mass flow sensor in a smart electronics package.
The ST98 operates over a wide flow range from 0.21 to 172 NMPS in air with a standard flow accuracy of 1 percent of reading, plus 0.5 percent of full scale.
It is ideal for a wide range air/gas flow measurement applications, including natural gas or methane monitoring, compressed air metering, industrial HVAC systems, nitrogen blanketing and combustion air.
IEC approved models include the ST98, ST98B Basic and ST98L Inline.
The GF90 is a heavy-duty industrial flow meter designed for applications that include: flare gas, combustion air to boilers, scrubber balancing, exhaust stacks and more.
It is suitable for use in ducts or pipes with a minimum 2-inch (50 mm) nominal inside diameter.
Flow sensitivity ranges from 0.25 to 1600 SFPS (0.08 to 488 NMPS) at a standard temperature of 70F (21.1C) and pressure of 14.7 psia (1.013 bar).
It is available for service in fluid temperatures from -100 to 850F (-73 to 454C) and pressures to 1000 psig [69 bar].
The GF92 is a heavy-duty flowmeter that offers excellent low-flow measurement characteristics and is ideal for compressor fuel monitoring, nitrogen purge monitoring, digester gas monitoring and hydrogen make-up gas.
It can be used in tubing or pipe lines ranging in size from 0.125 to 3 inches (3.2 to 76mm).
Flow sensitivity ranges from 0.006 to 2000 SCFM (0.01 to 3398 NCMH) at a standard temperature of 70F (21.1C) and a pressure of 14.7 psia [1.013 bar].
It operates in fluid temperatures from -50 to +350F (-45 to 177C) and at pressures to 1000 psig [69 bar].
Fluid Components International is a global company committed to meeting the needs of its customers through innovative solutions to the most challenging requirements for sensing, measuring and controlling flow and level of air, gases and liquids.
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