UNIVERSAL ®

Flow Monitors Inc.

Water • Oils • Coolants • Glycol

Indicator • Switches • Transmitters

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WATER, GLYCOL
OILS & COOLANTS
Indicators • Switches • Transmitters
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Pump Seal Water Cooling & Process Water
Scrubber Water Condensate
Bearing & Quench Oils Gear Box Oil
Propylene Glycol Ethylene Glycol
Machine Tool Coolants Grinder Coolants
(See back cover for other applications)

Features General Description

• Direct Flow Rate Indicators w/Optional field The flow meters described here are used for water,
coolant, lubricating oil or glycol. These are the fluids that
adjustable switch(es) keeps drills, mills, resistance welders, gears and bear-
ings functional. Line sizes covered are 1/4 to 2 inch with
• Optional LCD Readout w/two Open Collector flows as low as 5 GPH and as high as 160 GPM.
alarms and LED alarm indicators They work on the variable area principle wherein a
greater cross-sectional area is provided as flow in-
• 4-20 mA Output Transmitter creases (See “How it Works”). There are no magnetic
couplings to attract metal and clog up. There are no
• Certified CSA, CE & CENELEC probes that can coat and change reading. There are no
glass tubes to break. The basic design has been proven
• Rated for Hazardous Location all Classes, in the field for over 25 years.

Divisions & Groups The most fundamental use of this product is for equip-
ment protection when flow goes too low. The flow switch
• Mounts in any orientation can trigger process shutdown to avoid equipment
damage. Flow indication allows diagnosis of the problem
• No straight pipe runs required and minimization of downtime. Switches are available for
hazardous locations for all Classes, Divisions and
• Easy to read with dark or opaque fluids Groups. For greater automation, flow transmitters allow
remote reading of the flow, totalizing, batching, record-
• Durable Simple Mechanical Design- no glass ing, and use with PLCs or in control systems. Our
transmitter includes local digital readout and two open
or plastic tubes collector switches. Intrinsically safe transmitters are
available.
• Individually Calibrated
The simple design has many advantages. It is robust.
• NIST certificate of calibration- Optional The response is immediate. It mounts in line. No straight
pipe runs are needed. Mount it in any orientation. It is
• Easy to install, operate and maintain easy to install, troubleshoot, clean, repair and under-
stand. It has CSA, CE and Cenelec ratings. Each meter
• Analog or Digital LCD Rate Readout is individually calibrated to customer provided fluid
specifications for maintaining accuracy. NIST traceable
• Cost Effective calibration is available.

This catalog includes the most commonly used flows,

materials, outputs, etc. The full product range and
capabilities can be viewed at www.flowmeters.com
 HOW IT WORKS SN/MN VANE STYLE HOW IT WORKS LL PISTON STYLE
Fluid is passed around a semicircular swinging vane that resists the flow A piston with a central circular opening is spring-loaded to seat on a
because of a constant-torque spring. As increasing flow forces the vane precision-tapered shaft. Fluid flow causes the piston to move along the
further around, the passage becomes larger. This accommodates the axis of the shaft, creating the variable orifice (between the hole and the
larger flows without appreciably increasing the pressure drop, which shaft). The equilibrium position of a piston is mechanically linked to the
averages 2.2 PSI. Attached to the vane shaft is a pointer that indicates the readout pointer. Pressure drop increases over rated flow range, averaging
flow rate on a scale. The shaft can also turn switch cams and transducers 3 PSI.
to actuate any remote readout device present.

Mechanical Specifications Switch Specifications

General Mechanical Specifications Non-Hazardous Location - Requires Box Symbol “A”

Maximum Pressure ......................................... 300 PSIG (20.69 BAR) 3-Wire SPDT Readout Options: 1, 2, 1B, 2B
Maximum Temperature .................................................. 200°F (96°C) Ratings:
.............................................. Optional: 400°F (205°C) Consult Factory 5A-125, 250, or 480 VAC, 2A-600 VAC, 1/2A-125 VDC, 1/4A 250 VDC,
Mechanical Specs- Piston Style (LL) 1/8 HP-125 VAC, 1/4 HP-250 VAC, 6A Resistive & 5A Inductive,
Maximum (Full Scale) Flow Rates .................... from 5 GPH - 2 GPM 24 or 48 VDC
Readout Accuracy ........................................... +/- 5% Full Scale (F.S.)
Pressure Drop ................... Average is 2.5 / Maximum is 5 PSI @ F.S. 4-Wire SPDT Readout Options: 3, 4
Process Connection Sizes NPTF ............ 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 3/4"* Ratings:
Mechanical Specs- Small Vane (SN) 15A-125, 250, or 480 VAC, 1A-125 VAC, 1/2A-250 VDC, 1/4A 125,
Maximum (Full Scale) Flow Rates .................. from 3 GPM - 15 GPM VDC, 1/2 HP-250 VAC, 3A Resistive &, 2.5A Inductive-, 48 VDC,
Readout Accuracy ........................................... +/- 5% Full Scale (F.S.) 24VDC=6A Res. & 5A Ind.
Pressure Drop ..................................................................................... Switch Deadband All Styles not to exceed ≤ 7%
1/2 to 8 GPM 9 to 12 GPM 12 to 15 GPM
2.5 PSID max. 4 PSID max. 5.5 PSID max. Hazardous Location- Requires Box Symbol “X”
Process Connection Sizes NPTF ............ 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" & 3/4"* 3-Wire SPDT Readout Options: 7, 7C, 18 &
6-Wire DPDT Readout Options: 17, 17C, 19
Mechanical Specs- Medium Vane (MN)
Ratings:
Maximum (Full Scale) Flow Rates .............. from 16 GPM - 160 GPM
11A, 1/4 hp, 125/250 VAC; 5A res., 28 VDC; 0.5 A res., 125 VDC
Readout Accuracy ........................................... +/- 2% Full Scale (F.S.)
Pressure Drop .....................................................................................
SPST Proximity Readout Option: 30, 31
16 to 80 GPM 90 to 100 GPM 110 to 150 GPM 150 to 160 GPM
Ratings:
3.8 PSID max. 6.0 PSID max. 6.8 PSID max. 7.5 PSID max
0.5A, 20-250 VAC/VDC
Process Connection Sizes NPTF ... 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2" & 2"*
Switch Deadband (not to exceed) Style LL= ≤ 30%, SN= ≤ 30%,
*Note: For other thread types & flanged connections, Consult Factory.
MN= ≤15%- Please Consult Factory
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NRTL/C

Material of Construction Material of Construction

Requires Box Symbol “G” Application Style Wetted Materials
Input Power ...................................................... 10 - 30 VDC @ 21 mA Water/ Glycols/ LL Piston Brass Body & Piston
....................................................... (24 VDC max. for intrinsically safe) Coolants Stainless Steel Internals, Viton &
Output ..................................... 4-20 mA DC Linear (2-wire transmitter) Teflon Seals
Maximum Output Current ......................................................... 21 mA
Ambient Operation Temperature ............. 0°F + 176°F (-18°C + 9°C) Synthetic Oils LL Piston Brass Body & Piston
Response Time .......................................................... 250 milliseconds Stainless Steel Internals & Viton
Calibrated Accuracy ..................................... Same as primary device Seals
Temperature Effect on Accuracy ........................... None on electrical
Output Noise ......................... 0.5% FS peak to peak, 0.25% FS RMS Petroleum Oils LL Piston Aluminum Body, Brass Piston
Display Type ......................... 4-1/2 digit 7-segment LCD, 0.30" height Stainless Steel Internals, Viton &
Alarm Outputs ......................... Two opto-isolated open-collector PNP Teflon Seals
................... transistor w/corresponding LEDs (for low & high flow rate)
Alarm Output Rating (Open Collector) .................................... 50 mA Water / Glycols/ SN, MN Vane Brass & Nylon Body
............................................................................ per output @ 30 VDC Coolants / Synthetic Stainless Steel Internals & Viton
Data Retention ..................................................... EEPROM (40 years) Seals
Approvals/Certification-Pending ............................... CSA (NRTL/C),
Intrinsically safe for all classes and groups of hazardous locations Petroleum Oils SN, MN Vane Aluminum & Nylon Body
and CE Stainless Steel Internals & Viton
Board dimensions .......................... 1.15"W x 2.75"l x 0.50"H (w/LCD) Seals
Enclosure ......................................................... Type 4 (Weatherproof)
HOW TO ORDER WATER, GLYCOL, OIL
Select the appropriate symbols to build a model code:
EXAMPLE: SN-BSF 6GM-4-32V1.0-A1NR-2D

APPLICATION
Water/Coolant/Synthetic Oils/Glycol Max. Flow Range Prefix/Symbol

Brass Body, Brass/SS Internals, 5 GPH to 2 GPM LL-BBMSF

Viton & Teflon Seals (20 LPH to 8 LPM)

Brass/Nylon Body, SS Internals, 3 to 15 GPM SN-BSF

Viton Seals (12 to 60 LPM)

Brass/Nylon Body, SS Internals, 16 to 160 GPM MN-BSF

Viton Seals (70 to 600 LPM)

Petroleum Based Fluids/Oils Max. Flow Range Prefix/Symbol

Aluminum Body, Brass/SS Internals, 5 GPH to 2 GPM LL-ABMSF

Viton & Teflon Seals (20 LPH to 8 LPM)

Aluminum/Nylon Body, SS Internals, 3 to 15 GPM SN-ASF

Viton Seals (12 to 60 LPM)

Aluminum/Nylon Body, SS Internals, 16 to 160 GPM MN-ASF

Viton Seals (70 to 600 LPM)

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
MAXIMUM FLOW- PISTON STYLE LL
GPH GPM LPM CMH
5GH .5GM 2LM .02CMH
15GH 1.0GM 4LM .04CMH
30GH 1.5GM 6LM .06CMH
- 2.0GM 8LM .08CMH

MAXIMUM FLOW- VANE STYLE SN

- 3.0GM 10LM -
- 4.0GM 15LM 1 CMH
- 5.0GM 20LM -
- 6GM 25LM 1.2CMH
- 7GM 30LM 1.5CMH
- 8GM 40LM 2.0CMH
- 9GM 50LM 2.5CMH
- 10GM 60LM 3.0CMH
- 12GM - 3.5CMH
- 15GM - -

MAXIMUM FLOW- VANE STYLE MN

- 16GM 70LM 4CMH
- 20GM 80LM 6CMH
- 30GM 100LM 8CMH
- 40GM 120LM 10CMH
- 50GM 150LM 12CMH
- 60GM 200LM 15CMH
- 70GM 300LM 20CMH
- 80GM 400LM -
- 90GM - -
- 100GM - -
Consult Factory for Flow Ranges to 160 GPM and other scale calibrations

PROCESS CONNECTIONS
Style Meter GPM Flows to LPM Flows To Size (NPT) Symbol
LL 2 GPM 8 LPM 1/8 = 1U
LL 5 GPM 20 LPM 1/4 = 2L
LL/SN 10 GPM 40 LPM 3/8 =3
SN/MN 15 GPM 60 LPM 1/2 =4
SN/MN 50 GPM 190 LPM 3/4 =6
Note: LL Style Piston meters with flow
MN 70 GPM 265 LPM 1 =8
rates greater than 2 GPM use symbol “L”
MN 70 GPM 265 LPM 1-1/4 = 10 after size symbol.
MN 100 GPM 380 LPM 1-1/2 = 12 Example: 4L = 1/2" NPT lower inlet port.
MN 160 GPM 600 LPM 2 = 16
Note: For other thread types or flanged connections Consult Factory.
& COOLANT FLOW METERS

INITIAL SWITCH SETTING

No symbol = Lowest possible, or give setting(s) in GPM or LPM. Also a symbol to
indicate the accuracy is desired during increasing flow (U) or decreasing flow (D).
2D would mean that switch should actuate when flow rate decreases to 2 GPM.
Settings are field adjustable.

PIN CONNECTOR FOR TRANSMITTERS

PC5M = 5-pin male, options GTL0 & GP0
PC3M = 3-pin male, options GTLZ0
CC = 1/2" conduit connection

Pin connectors are also available for switches. Consult Factory.

FLOW DIRECTION
R = Left to Right-Horizontal Mount
L = Right to Left- Horizontal Mount
U = Up-Vertical Mount
D = Down-Vertical Mount

ENCLOSURE TYPE
N = Oil & dust tight (Type 12 indicators w/switches only)
W = Weatherproof (Type 4 indicators w/switches & transmitter)
X = Weatherproof corr. (Type 4X indicators w/switches only)

MECHANICAL INDICATION & SWITCHES (NON-HAZARDOUS)

A BOX OPTIONS
A0 = Mechanical Indication only
A1 = Mechanical Indication with one 3-wire SPDT switch
A2 = Mechanical Indication with two 3-wire SPDT switches
A3 = Mechanical Indication with one 4-wire SPDT switch
A4 = Mechanical Indication with two 4-wire SPDT switches

MECHANICAL INDICATION & SWITCHES (HAZARDOUS)

X BOX OPTIONS
X7 = One SPDT Hazardous Location switch
Available Accessories & Calibration Certificates X7C = One SPDT Cenelec Approved switch
Remote 4-20 mA transmitter w/LCD readout and field X17 = One DPDT Hazardous Location switch
X17C = One DPDT Cenelec Approved switch
adjustable open collector alarms = Model UT-PM-DTLCD.
X18 = Two SPDT Hazardous Location switches- N/A SN Style
PC5M & PC3M mating electrical connectors with cable, consult X19 = Two DPDT Hazardous Location switches- N/A SN Style
factory. Calibration to NIST standards, consult factory. X30 = One SPST Hazardous Location Proximity switch
X31 = Two SPST Hazardous Location Proximity switches
For remote readouts see Universal Catalog sections on
Mensah 140, Mensah 145, Remote Panel, and Octopus or visit TRANSMITTERS / LCD READOUT & O.C. ALARMS
www.flowmeters.com G BOX OPTIONS
GTL0 = Integral 4-20mA transmitter, LCD readout, and 2 open
collector alarms
GTLZ0 = Intrinsically safe 4-20mA transmitter, no open collector
alarms
GP0 = G Box with potentiometer (requires remote LCD readout
transmitter model: UT-PM-DTLCD.
Note: G Box requires “W” service option.

FLUID CHARACTERISTICS
Viscosity number followed by a “V” (for SSU), “C” (for centipoise), or a “CS”
(for centistokes), plus the fluid specific gravity. If unknown advise factory of the
manufacturer of the fluid, the related product code, and the operating temperature-
Consult Factory. Note: viscosity & specific gravity of water = 32V1.0. This can also
apply to most coolants and glycols.
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS FOR WATER,
A BOX (NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS) X BOX (HAZARDO

PISTON STYLE (LL)

ELECTRICAL 7-7/16
5-7/8 CONNECTION
3/4 NPT
8-1/2
UPPER PORT
5-1/8
5-3/4 LL/LP
LL/LP
2-5/8
5-3/4
LL/LP 8-
2-5/8

5-5/16
1-13/16 3-7/16 1-9/16
1-9/16 5-1/4 LOWER PORT

6-1/8 7
6-3/4

SMALL VANE STYLE (SN)

9-3/4
7-3/16 (SN/SM) PROX.
5-3/8 SWITCH
3-1/2
SWING
RADIUS
5

6-7/8
ELECTRICAL
4-3/8 CONNECTION
3/4 NPT 9
3-3/8

4-5/8
6-1/8(SN/SM) 3-1/4
7-1/4(SH) 6 SWING
RADIUS 7-3/8

MEDIUM VANE STYLE (MN)

7-1/8 (DUAL SPRING)

6-3/4 3
7-1/8 (DUAL SPRING) ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
6-3/4 3/4 NPT

2-7/16

61
4 7/8
3-3/8
6 1/8" 5-1/4
swing
radius 6
swing radius 8.62
 GLYCOL, OIL & COOLANT FLOW METERS
OUS LOCATIONS) G BOX TRANSMITTERS

9-3/4 with prox. switch 5.70 ROTATED

8-1/2* * Width with SWING CONTROL BOX
second switch RADIUS (4 POSSIBLE
(9-1/4 with
prox. switches) POSITIONS)

5.75 UPPER PORT OUTLET

ELECTRICAL LL/LP (2 GPM MAX) PORT
CONNECTION 4.62
2.62
1/2" NPT
LOWER PORT
6.14 (OFFSET)
-7/8 SWING
RADIUS
1.56 7.24 3.69
LL/LP
TRANSMITTER PIN 3.34
CONNECTOR

7-1/2

8-1/2* *Width with

second switch
(9-1/4 with
prox. switch) 7 ROTATED
CONTROL BOX
(4 POSSIBLE
6.12 POSITIONS)
SWING
.75 RADIUS

3.33
2.58
4.16 4.91

TRANSMITTER PIN
CONNECTOR 3.34

10.45 (DUAL SPRING)

9-5/8 PROX. SWITCH

9.70 ROTATED
CONTROL BOX
(4 POSSIBLE
POSITIONS)
7.21
SWING
RADIUS
1.78

8-7/8 6.74
6.82
/4
4.96 5.04

TRANSMITTER PIN 3.34

CONNECTOR
7-1/2
 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Water
Batching Irrigation Blending
Make Up Centrifuge Water Motor Jacket Cooling
Chiller Plastic Injection Molds Cold Rolls
Polymer Feed Compressor Cooling Process
Condensate Quenching Cooling Water
Re-circulated Water Dust Suppression Resistance Welding
Gas + Particulate Scrubber Cooling Furnace Door and Panel
Pump Seal Water Heating Spray
Heat Exchanger Transformer Cooling High Pressure Deburring
Turbine Cooling

Lubricants
Pinion Stand Bearings Crusher Bearing Lube Gear Boxes
Ball Mill Bearing Lube Mining Machinery Lubrication Quench Oils/Polymers
Bearing Lube Hydraulic Power Units Shipboard Lubricant
Thermal Transfer Fluids

Coolants/Glycols
Mixer Coolant Ethylene Glycol Coolant Propylene Glycol Chillers
Machine Tool Coolant Thermal Transfer Fluids Grinder Coolant

SN Vane with X Box

MN Vane Style with A Box

Piston Style with G Box SN Vane Style with A Box

QUICK SIZING REFERENCE

SUGGESTED MAXIMUM FLOW RATES FOR KNOWN PROCESS CONNECTION SIZES
Connection Size Maximum Flow Rate Prefix
1/8 Inch 30 GPH 120 LPH LL
1/4 Inch 2 GPM 8 LPM LL
3/8 Inch 5 GPM 20 LPM SN
1/2 Inch 10 GPM 40 LPM SN
3/4 Inch 15 GPM 60 LPM SN
1 Inch 30 GPM 120 LPM MN
1-1/4 Inch 40 GPM 160 LPM MN
1-1/2 Inch 50 GPM 200 LPM MN
2 Inch 80 GPM 300 LPM MN

U N I V E R S A L

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Universal Flow Monitors, Inc.
1755 E. Nine Mile Road • P.O. Box 249 • Hazel Park, MI 48030
Tel: 248-542-9635 • Fax: 248-398-4274
F L O W M O N I T O R S http://www.UniversalFlow.com/ • E-mail: sales@universalflow.com
Catalog APP 100.00 Printed in USA 8/21/02