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Digital Flow Sensor Instruction Manual PFM5 Series URL http:// www.smcworld.com Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. The descriptions of products shown in this document may be used by the other companies as their trademarks. © 2006 SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved[...]
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Safety Instructions 2 Names and Functions of Individual Parts 7 Model Indication Method 8 Mountin and Installation 10 Installation 10 Pipimg 13 Wiring 14 Error Indication 16 1 Thank you for purchasing the SMC PFM5 Series Digital Flow Sensor. Please read this manual carefully before operating the digital flow sensor and make sure you understand the [...]
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3 2 Safety Instructions The Digital Flow Sensor have in after referred to as flow sensor and this manual contain essential information for the protection of users and others from possible injury and property damage and to ensure correct handling. Please check that you fully understand the definition of the following messages (signs) before going on[...]
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5 4 Safety Instructions (continued) Perform proper functional checks and leak tests after maintenance. Stop operation when an abnormality is observed such that the flow sensor does not work properly or there is a leakage of fluid. Safety is not be assured due to unexpected malfunction. When leakage occurred from other parts except piping, the flow [...]
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7 6 Names and Functions of Individual P ar ts Power source display (green) : Turns on when power is supplied. Flow display (green) : Flashing interval depends on the flow value. As flow increases, flash interval is shortened. The light turns to red when rated flow is exceeded. Body : Flow sensor itself. Flow adjustment valve : Orifice mechanism to [...]
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9 8 Model Indication Method - - - 1 2 Analog (1 to 5V) Contente Model Analog (4 to 20mA) PFM30 series Applicable model PFM31 series Output specification Option2 Nil R S No option PFM5 - - / PFM5 (S) - L- PFM5 - - PFM5 - (L)- PFM5 S- (L)- ZS-33-M ZS-33-MS ZS-33-J ZS-33-JS Option parts Model Bracket (Flow adjusting valve unnecessary , pipig on the re[...]
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Section A P anel Mount Adapter A P anel P anel Mount Adapter B Push Inser t Brack et Section C 24 +0.5 0 A 11 10 bracket mounting • Fasten the bracket mounting screws at a clamping torque of 0.5 0.05N·m. IN 1 Attached tapping screw Attached tapping screw Without flow adjustment valve (using ZS-33-M) With flow adjustment valve (using ZS-33-MS) Mo[...]
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13 12 Piping Mounting and Installation (continued) • Keep the tightening torque when piping for the female thread. • Refer to the following table for the appropriate torque values. Nominal size of screws Appropriate torque N · m Rc1/8 7 to 9 Rc1/4 12 to 14 • For one-touch fitting, insert the tube to the end so that it is not pulled off. • [...]
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15 14 Mounting and Installation (continued) Wiring Body of sensor Lever Cover (Option:ZS-33-F) Lead wire connector Connection • Make connection after turning the power off. • Use a separate route when installing wire. Malfunction stemming from noise may occur if wire is installed in the same route as that of power or high-voltage cable. • Be [...]
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16 Error Indication This function is to display error location and content when a problem or an error occurs. Error indication function If the above remedy can't recover the operation, the error needs to be investigated by SMC. Error Name System Erro Error Content Troubleshooting Error Display System error. Possible damage of internal circuit.[...]