Omega FT-50 Series Owner's manual

Brand: Omega

Model: FT-50 Series

Type: Owner's manual

Omega FT-50 Series flow switch fitting is designed to be used with the Omega Engineering Thermal Dispersion liquid flow switch (FST-200 series). When combined, they create a cost-effective and precise method of sensing flow for liquids ranging from 0.4 to 1.2 SG and viscosities of 1 to 300 cp. The FT-50 Series is also capable of monitoring pulsating flows from 10 to 100 pulses per minute, thanks to its unique design that creates a vortex inside its chamber. This vortex utilizes its stored energy to generate a flow pattern, making it ideal for low flow conditions and pulsating flows.

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SPECIFICATIONS StepOne

AboutThisManual:PLEASEREADTHEENTIREMANUALPRIORTOINSTALLINGORUSINGTHISPRODUCT.

Dimensions:

SideView: TopView:

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Components:Checktomakesurethatallthepartsareincludedinthekitbeforeproceeding.Oneflowswitch

fitting(FT‐50series)includesthefollowingparts:

1–FlowSwitchFitting

 FT‐51‐PolypropyleneFitting

 FT‐52‐PolyvinylideneFluorideFitting

1–O‐ringforsensor

Specifications:

Housingmaterials: FT‐51:Polypropylene

FT‐52:PolyvinylideneFluoride

Insertionport: Locatedonbottom

Temperaturerating: F:32to194°

C:0to90°

Pressurerating: 150psi@25°C,derated@1.644psiper°Cabove25°C

Connections: 3/8”NPT,Female

Compatibility:TheFT‐50seriesflowswitchfittingiscompatiblewiththefollowingseriesofflowswitches

fromOmegaEngineering:

 FST‐210‐R

 FST‐211‐SPST

 FST‐212‐R

 FST‐212‐SPST

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INSTALLATION StepTwo

MakeaFail‐SafeSystem:Designafail‐safesystemthataccommodatesthepossibilityofsensororpower

failure.Incriticalapplications,Flowlinerecommendstheuseofredundantbackupsystemsandalarmsin

additiontotheprimarysystem.

AbouttheFlowSwitchFitting:OmegaEngineering’sFlowSwitchFittingisdesignedforusewiththeOmega

EngineeringThermal Dispersionliquidflow switch (FST‐200 series).Averyeconomical and accurate method

ofsensingflowiscreatedwhenusingtheFT‐50serieswiththeFST‐200seriesflowswitch.Liquidsfrom0.4to

1.2 SG and a 1 to 300 cp

can be monitored.Also,pulsating flows from 10 to 100 pulses per minute can be

monitored.The3/8”NPTfemaleinletsallowforeasyconnectionstolinesizesfrom1/8”to½”.

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FT‐50 series unique design creases

a vortex inside its chamber.The

vortex uses its stored energy to

create a flow pattern.This design

isideal forpulsatingflowsandlow

flowconditions.

InserttheFT50intothe¾”NPTsensorporttakingcaretoorientatethe

twotemperatureprobesperpendiculartotheflowofthevortex.

Note:Besuretoremove/bleedallairfromtheinsideofthechamberfor

operationoftheflowswitch.

Note:Theflowswitchfittingcanbemountedinanyorientation.

User’sResponsibilityforSafety:FLOWLINEmanufacturesseveralmodelsofflowswitchesandliquidlevel

sensors, controller and mounting systems.It is the user’s responsibility to select components that are

appropriatefor the application, install  it properly, performtests of the installed system, andmaintain all

components.Thefailuretodo

socouldresultinpropertydamageorseriousinjury.

Proper Installation and Handling:Use a proper sealant with all installations.Never over tighten the

sensor within the fitting beyond a maximum of 80 inch‐pounds torque.Always check for leaks prior to

systemstart‐up.

MaterialCompatibility:Theflowswitchfittingisavailableintwodifferentwettedmaterials.ModelFT‐51

ismadeofPP(polypropylene,apolyolefin).ModelFT‐52ismadeofPVDF(PolyvinylideneFluoride).Make

surethattheapplicationliquidsarecompatiblewiththematerialsthatwillbewetted.

FlammableorExplosiveApplications:TheFT‐50seriesfittingmaybeusedwithinflammableorexplosive

applications. In hazardous applications, use redundant measurement and control points, each having a

differentsensingtechnology.

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Omega FT-50 Series Owner's manual

Omega FT-50 Series Owner's manual

Omega FT-50 Series Owner's manual

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