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Miniature flowmeters
DK 46, DKR 46
DK 47, DK 48, DK 800

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 Miniature flowmeters
DK 46, DKR 46, DK 47,
DK 48, DK 800
with glass metering cones

Options DK 46, DK 47, DK 48, DK 800

All flowmeters (apart from DKR 46) can be All flowmeters are equipped with a needle valve in the base to
equipped with limit switches and differential facilitate precise setting of gas and liquid flow rates. On request, these
pressure regulators (options). valves can also be fitted in the top connection block.

Front plates and holding devices are The mounts are made of stainless steel, brass or PVDF and feature
available for panel mounting. a specially designed fitting to take the glass cone. This device permits
easy cone replacement without removal of the mount.
The flowmeters can be converted into bench
instruments with the aid of a support base The top connection block features a non-return valve to prevent
(option). backflow of the product (exception: flowmeters with valve in top
connection block).

Instrument designation
Instruments with top and bottom Compact flowmeter DKR 46
connection block of:
Stainless steel = DK ... / R The DKR 46 is a DK 46 miniature flowmeter plus an RE flow regulator
Brass = DK ... / N combined to form one compact unit.
PVDF = DK ... / PV

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Technical data
Instrument type DK 46 DK 47 DK 48 DK 800
DKR 46

Measuring range (100 % values)

Water at 20 °C, l/h; (68 °F, US GPH) 2.5 to 160* 2.5 to 100 0.4 to 100 2.5 to 160
(0.66 to 42.27)* (0.66 to 26.42) (0.11 to 26.42) (0.66 to 42.27)
Air at 1.2 bar abs. (17.4 psia), 20 °C, l/h; (68 °F, SCFH) 5 to 1600* 16 to 800 16 to 3000 5 to 4300
(0.19 to 59.55) (0.6 to 29.77) (0.6 to 111.65) (0.19 to 160.03)
DK 48: 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia), 20 °C (68 °F) air

* DKR 46: max. 40 l/h (10.57 US GPH) water or 800 l/h (29.77 SCFH) air

Select measuring range from flow table

Turn-down ratio 10 : 1 10 : 1 10 : 1 10 : 1

Accuracy class to VDI/VDE Code 3513, Sh. 2 4 2.5 1 2.5

Measuring cone
Length in mm (inches) 65 (2.65”) 150 (5.91”) 300 (11.81”) 100 (3.94”)
Scale graduation flow units, DK 48 also in mm
Float shapes Ball Ball A III Ball

Operating data
max. allowable operating pressure at 20 °C (68 °F). Test pressure is 1.3 times the specified max. allowable operating pressure.*
Standard 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar
(145 psig) (145 psig) (145 psig) (145 psig)
with PTFE gasket 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar 10 bar
(145 psig) (145 psig) (145 psig) (145 psig)
DK . . . / PV 6 bar 6 bar 6 bar 6 bar **
(87 psig) (87 psig) (87 psig) (87 psig)
max. process temperature 100 °C (212 °F) 100 °C (212 °F) 100 °C (212 °F) 100 °C (212 °F)
with limit switches 80 °C (176 °F) 80 °C (176 °F) 80 °C (176 °F) 80 °C (176 °F)

* At temperatures > 20 °C (68 °F) pressure drops at the rate of 1% per degree C ** Flow > 2400 l/h, air: 4 bar

Overall height and connection dimensions see Dimensions and Weights

Connection
Standard 1/4”NPT 1/4” NPT 1/4” NPT 1/4” NPT
Adapters Ermeto 6 and 8, Dilo, tubing nozzle 6 or 8 mm,
Gyrolok and Swagelok

Materials
Measuring cone borosilicate glass
Float
Standard
DK 46, 47, 800 Stainless steel 1.4401 (316)
DK 48 Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Options
DK 46, 47, 800 titanium, POM (polyoxymethylene), glass
DK 48 steatite, aluminium, hard rubber
Float stop
DK 46, 47, 48, 800 PTFE
Valve spindle Stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)
Gaskets
Standard Viton
Option PTFE/FF KM (perfluorinated elastomer) PTFE (not for DK . . . / PV)
Mount
DK 46, 47, 48, 800 Top/bottom connection block: stainless steel 1.4581 (318 C17),
brass or PVDF
Rail: stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti)

Ringinitiators DK 46 available available available

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Needle valves for gases and liquids

Needle valves allow precise setting of the flow rate.
Spindle Max. flow rate (qv) K v factor Cv factor
dia. mm (inches) Air* l/h (SCFH) Water* l/h (US GPH) m3/h US GPM

1.0 (0.04”) 100 (3.72) 5 0(1.32) 0.018 0.021

2.5 (0.098”) 1000 (37.22) 50 (13.21) 0.15 0.18
4.5 (0.177”) 4300 (160.03) 160 (42.27) 0.48 0.56
K v, C v = valve characteristic
* Reference conditions: 20 °C (68 °F), 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia).

Valve characteristics Air Spindle diameter 1.0 mm (approx. 0,04”) Water

l/h l/h
(SCFH) (US GPH)
Water Air
100 (3,72) 5 (1,32)
190 (3,35)
180 (2,98) 4 (1,06)
qv qv
170 (2,61)
160 (2,23) 3 (0,79)
150 (1,86)
140 (1,49) 2(0, 53)
130 (1,12)
120 (0,74) 1 (0,26)
110 (0,37)
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Valve rotation n

Air Water Air Spindle diameter 4.5 mm (approx. 0,177”) Water

Spindle diameter 2.5 mm (approx. 0,098”) l/h l/h
l/h l/h
(SCFH) (US GPH) (SCFH) (US GPH)
Water Air
Water Air
1000(37,22) 50(13,21) 4000(148,86) 160(42,27)

1900(33,49) 3500(130,26)
1800(29,77) 40(10,57) qv 3000(111,65) 120(31,70) qv
qv qv
1700(26,05)
2500 (93,04)
1600(22,33) 30 (7,93)
1500(18,61) 2000 (74,43) 80 (21,14)
1400(14,89) 20 (5,28) 1500 (55,82)
1300(11,16)
1000 (37,22) 40 (10,57)
1200 (7,44) 10 (2,64)
1500 (18,61)
1100 (3,72)
0 0 0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Valve rotation n Valve rotation n

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Flow table

Standard float materials Reference conditions

DK 46, DKR 46, DK 47, DK 800: stainless steel 1.4401 (316) Water at 20 °C (68 °F)
DK 48: stainless steel 1.4571 (316 Ti) Air at 20 °C (68 °F) DK 46, DKR 46, DK 47, DK 800,
100% flow values 1.2 bar abs. (17.4 psia)
Turn-down ratio 10 : 1 DK 48, 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia)

Ball dia. mm Cone No. Water Air

DK 46, 47 DK 46 DK 46
DK 800 DK 48 DKR 46 DK 47 DK 48 DK 800 DKR 46 DK 47 DK 48 DK 800

l/h US/GPH l/h US/GPH l/h US/GPH l/h US/GPH l/h SCFH l/h SCFH l/h SCFH l/h SCFH
4 G 13.11 2.5 0.66 0.4 0.11 2.5 0.66 5 0.19 16 0.60 16 0.60 5 0.19
4 G 14.06 0.6 0.16 8 0.30 40 1.49 25 0.93 8 0.30
4 G 14.08 1.6 0.26 16 0.60 40 1.49 16 0.60
4 G 15.07 1.6 0.42 40 1.49 60 2.23 40 1.49
4 G 15.09 2.5 0.66 60 2.23 90 3.35 60 2.23
4 G 15.12 4.6 1.06 140 5.21

6 G 16.08 5.5 1.32 3 0.66 6.4 1.59 5 1.32 100 3.72 160 2.23 200 7.44 100 3.72
6 G 16.12 12.5 3.17 5 1.32 10.4 2.64 12 3.17 250 9.30 100 3.72 300 11.16 250 9.30
6 G 17.08 25.5 6.61 12 3.17 16.4 4.23 25 6.61 500 18.61 250 9.30 500 18.61 500 18.61
6 G 17.12 40.5 10.57 25 6.61 25.4 6.61 40 10.57 800 29.77 500 18.61 800 29.77 800 29.77
6 G 18.06 60* 15.85* 40 10.57 40.4 10.57 60 15.85 1600* 59.55* 800 29.77 1200 44.66 1000 37.22
6 G 18.08 100* 26.42* 60 15.85 63.4 16.64 100 26.42 2000 74.43 1800 66.99
6 G 18.12 100 26.42 100.4 26.42 120 31.70 3000 111.65 2400 89.32
6 160 42.27 3000 111.65
6 3500 130.26
6 4300 160.03

8 120* 15.85*
8 160* 42.27*

* (not DKR 46)

Differential pressure regulators

Differential pressure regulators are used to help maintain constant flow Application ranges
rates at fluctuating operating pressure.
Inlet pressure regulators, type RE, NRE
● Minimum pressure levels are required to permit operation of the The RE and NRE regulators help maintain a constant flow rate for gases
regulators (see regulator characteristics) and liquids at variable inlet pressure and constant outlet pressure.
● Differential pressure regulators are not pressure reducing valves
Outlet pressure regulators, type RA, NRA
● Max. flow rate: 4000 l/h (148.86 SCFH) air or 160 l/h
For gaseous products, the RA and NRA regulators help maintain
(42.27 US GPH) water.
a constant flow rate at variable outlet pressure and constant inlet
● Connections:
pressure.
Standard: 1/4” NPT
Special version: Serto 6 or 8, tubing nozzles 6 or 8 mm, For liquids, the RE and NRE inlet pressure regulators can also be
Ermeto 6 or 8, Dilo, Gyrolok, Swagelok used to help maintain a constant flow rate at variable outlet pressure
● Max. allowable operating pressure [at 20 °C (68 °F)]: and constant inlet pressure.
16 bar (232 psig)
In order to function, the outlet pressure regulator requires a
● Temperatures up to max. 80 °C (176 °F)
specific minimum pressure difference between inlet and outlet
[option 100 °C (212 °F)].
pressures.

Inlet pressure p1 must always be greater than outlet pressure p2.

Flowmeters with outlet pressure regulators are supplied without check

ball.

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Technical data
Type Identifi- Material Max. measuring range Min. inlet
cation Water** Air** pressure p1
Inlet pressure regulators l/h US GPM l/h SCFM p1 in bar p1 in psig
RE-1000-R RE 10 stainless steel 40 0.18 1000 0.62 0.5 7.25
RE-1000-N RE 10 brass 40 0.18 1000 0.62 0.5 7.25
RE-4000-R RE 40 stainless steel 160 0.70 4000 2.48 1 14.50
RE-4000-N RE 40 brass 160 0.70 4000 2.48 1 14.50
NRE-100-R NRE 1 stainless steel – 100 0.062 0.06 0.87
NRE-100-N NRE 1 brass – 100 0.062 0.06 0.87
NRE-800-R NRE 8 stainless steel – 800 0.50 0.2 2.90
NRE-800-N NRE 8 brass – 800 0.50 0.2 2.90
Min. differential pressure*
Outlet pressure regulators ∆p in bar
RA-1000-R RA 10 stainless steel – – 1000 0.62 0.4 5.80
RA-1000-N RA 10 brass – – 1000 0.62 0.4 5.80
RA-2500-R RA 25 stainless steel – – 2500 1.55 0.8 11.60
RA-2500-N RA 25 brass – – 2500 1.55 0.8 11.60
NRA-800-R NRA 8 stainless steel – – 800 0.50 0.15 2.18
NRA-800-N NRA 8 brass – – 800 0.50 0.15 2.18

* Differential pressure between inlet and outlet pressures

** Reference conditions: 20 °C (68°F), 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia)

Regulator characteristics
Inlet pressure regulators Typ RE, NRE Outlet pressure regulators Typ RA, NRA

Example: variable inlet pressure ≤ 5 bar (≤ 72.5 psig) Example: inlet pressure 3 bar (43.5 psig), variable
Air at 20 °C (68 °F), 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia) outlet pressure ≤ 3 bar (≤ 43.5 psig)
qv = flow rate Air at 20 °C (68 °F), 1.013 bar abs. (14.7 psia)
qv = flow rate
l/h 4000 l/h 2500
(SCFM) (2.48) (SCFM) (1.55)

2000
3000 (1.24)
qv (1.86) qv
1500
(0.93)
2000
(1.24) 1000
(0.62)
1000 500
(0.62) (0.31)

0
0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 (7.25) (14.50) (21.76) (29.01) (36.2) (43.51)
(14.50) (29.01) (43.51) (58.02) (72.52)
p2 = outlet pressure in bar (psig)
p1 = inlet pressure in bar (psig)

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Limit switches
To signal specific flow rates, the miniature flowmeters can be equipped Application ranges for the limit switches
with limit switches that initiate an electrical signal when a preset flow DK 48 DK 46, DK 47,
value has been reached. One limit switch is required for each limit DK 800
value. Cone No. Ball dia.

Limit switches are only suitable for flowmeters fitted with stainless
steel floats.
RC 10-14-N0
RC 10-14-N3 } G 15.07
G 15.09
G 15.12
4 mm (0.16”)

}
G 16.08 6 mm (0.24”)
The limit switches are inductive ring sensors designed to be slipped RC 15-14-N0 G 16.12
RC 15-14-N3 G 17.08
over the glass cone of DK flowmeters. An electrical signal is initiated RB 15-14-E2-Bi G 17.12
when the metal float passes through the sensor.

Monostable limit switches (see Table ”Limit Switches”) act as pulse From a measuring range of 100 l/h (26.42 US GPH) water and 2400
contacts. Bistable limit switches detect the direction of movement of l/h (89.32 SCFH) air onwards, the RC 15-14-N0 and RC 15-14-N3
the float. Therefore a clear differentiation can be made between limit switch can only be used as a minimum contact up to approx. 40%
”above” or ”below” the ring sensor. of the range.
2-wire limit switches have electrical values according to DIN EN 50227
(Namur wiring recommendations). Disconnect diodes are required.
3-wire limit switches can be wired in without disconnect.

Function boxes with PG gland can be fitted to the flowmeters for

connection to the limit switches. For bistable limit switches an EMC fil-
ter is needed in the junction box. Alternatively the filter unit can be
mounted on a TS 32 rail.

Ring sensors function in the same way as pulse contacts.

RC 10 -14 -N3 (TG 10 -1/bi) and RC 15 -14 -N3 (TG 15 -1/bi) are
bistable ring sensors. The bistable ring sensors are supplied with an
EMC filter either in a PG 11 junction box or in the form of a filter unit
in a DIN rail housing. This arrangement enables the direction of move-
ment of the float to be identified, thus providing a clear indication
of the float position – whether above or below the ring sensor.

Isolation switching amplifiers are required to operate the ring sensors.

Junction boxes with PG screw connection can be fitted to the flow-

meters for connection of the limit switches.

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Technical data
Limit switches
Version Function Approval Self-inductance Self-capacitance Type of protection Connection
RC 10-14-N0 (TG 10-1) monostable, dia. 10 mm (dia. 0.4’’) PTB No. Ex-89.C.2135 100 µH 150 nF EEx ia IIC T6 DIN EN 50227
RC 10-14-N3 (TG 10-1 bi) bistable, dia. 10 mm1) (dia. 0.4’’)1) PTB No. Ex-94.C.2010 120 µH 190 nF EEx ia IIC T1 … T4 DIN EN 50227
RC 15-14-N0 (TG 15-1) monostable, dia. 15 mm (dia. 0.6’’) PTB No. Ex-89.C.2135 100 µH 150 nF EEx ia IIC T5 DIN EN 50227
RC 15-14-N3 (TG 15-1 bi) bistable, dia. 15 mm1) (dia. 0.6’’)1) PTB No. Ex-94.C.2010 170 µH 90 nF – DIN EN 50227
RB 15-14-E2 bistable, dia. 15 mm1) (dia. 0.6’’)1) PTB No. Ex-94.C.2010 70 µH 90 nF – 3-wire
1)
One of the EMC filters specified below is required for operation of bistable limit switches in Europe.

EMC filters for limit switches

Version Function Approval Self-inductance2) Self-capacitance2) Type of protection
EMC-Y38620 EMC filter 1 Channel, internal4) BVS.96.D.2083X 600 µH 140 nF EEx ia IIC T6 or
EMC-Y38622 EMC filter 2 Channel, Internal4) BVS.96.D.2083X 600 µH3) 140 nF3) EEx ia IIC T5 or
KC-EMC-Y38624 EMC filter 1 Channel, external5) BVS.96.D.2083X 600 µH 140 nF EEx ia IIC T1 … T4
2)
the effective inner inductance and capacitance of the EMC filter additionally need to be taken into account.
3)
per channel, 4) filter built into the DK terminal box, 5) filter in external DIN rail housing

Max. allowable ambient temperature for limit switches

Circuit with peak values of Ui < 16V Ii < 20 mA Pi < 64 mW Ui < 16V Ii < 52 mA Pi < 169 mW Ui < 16V Ii < 76 mA Pi < 242 mW
Temperature class T6 T5 T4 … T1 T6 T5 T4 … T1 T6 T5 T4 … T1
Max. allowable ambient
temperature 75°C (167°F) 90°C (194°F) 100°C (212°F) 70°C (158°F) 85°C (185°F) 100°C (212°F) 65°C (149°F) 80°C (176°F) 100°C (212°F)

Max. allowable ambient temperature for EMC filters

Max. allowable ambient
temperature – – – – – – 70°C (158°F) 85°C (185°F) 100°C (212°F)

EMC filter Version

EMC-Y38620 1 channel, for 1 limit switch, installed in DK terminal box
EMC-Y38622 2 channels, for 2 limit switches, installed in DK terminal box
KC-EMC-Y38624 1 channel, for 1 limit switch, DIN rail housing

Rated voltage 8 V DC

Power consumption 3 mA (active area clear)

1 mA (active area obscured)

Ambient temperature – 20°C to + 65°C (– 4°F to + 149°F)

Protection category to DIN 60529/IEC 529 IP 67, equivalent to NEMA 6

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to EN 50081-1, EN 50082-2

Connection 0.5 m (20”) PVC cable (0.14 mm2)

Housing material PBTP

Electrical characteristics to DIN EN 50227 (NAMUR recommended circuitry)

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Dimensions and weights

Instrument Dimensions in mm and inches Weight
type Panel recess Cover plate
a b c d e f g
mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches kg lbs

DK 46 045 01.77 090 03.54 111 04.37 32 1.26 128 05.04 40 1.57 145 05.71 0.5 1.10
DK 47 130 05.12 175 06.89 196 07.72 32 1.26 213 08.39 40 1.57 230 09.06 0.6 1.32
DK 48 280 11.02 325 12.80 346 13.62 32 1.26 363 14.29 40 1.57 380 14.96 0.7 1.54
DK 800 080 03.15 125 04.92 146 05.75 32 1.26 163 06.42 40 1.57 180 07.09 0.4 0.88
DKR 46 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 2.2 4.85

DK 46, DK 47, DK 48, DK 800 Dimensions in mm and inches

Flow regulators RA, NRA, RE, NRE

Instrument Dimensions
(0.71”)

type c1 c2 d1 d2
mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches
dia.18

DK 46 – – 90 3.54 – – 163 6.42

DK 47 175 16.89 – – 223 8.78 – –
DK 48 325 12.8 – – 373 14.7 – –
DK 800 125 4.92 – – 173 6.81 – –
1,5 (0.06”)
c

dia. 4,3 (0.17”)

b
a

Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

22,5 (0.89”)
1/4”NPT

C1
1/4” NPT
approx. d1

approx. d2

C2
28 (1.10”) max. approx. 82 (3.23”)
70 (2.76”)

(0.31”)
dia. 8

70 (2.76“)

dia. 90 (3.54”)

DKR 46 Panel mounting Cover plate

45 (1.77”)
approx. 138 (5.43”)
90 (3.54”)

g
e

d
(1.08”)
27.5

f 2.5 (0.1”)

40 (1.57”)
dia. 83 (3.27”)
approx. 130 (5.12”)

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