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Flow Captor 4320 8Xmxx Intro

Flow Captor 4320.80/.81M and 4321.80/.81M

The flow captor 432x.8xM from Weber Sensors is a compact inline flow switch series in a rugged stainless steel housing, for precise flow monitoring of water and oil based media.

Key features:

  • Accurate switching flow monitor for water or oil-based solutions
  • Maintains high accuracy even under low-flow conditions
  • Separate adjustments for "range" and "set-point" settings
  • Relay output with potential-free changeover contact
  • Analog display shows the real-time flow rate and adjusted set-point value
  • LED display for output status
  • ISO 9001:2015

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Compact Precision Flow Control

The Inline flow-captor type 432x.8xM is a series of compact and precise metering flow switches featuring an analog display, housed in a robust stainless steel casing.

The system operates with a versatile supply voltage of 90 to 250 VAC and the device features a relay output with a potential-free changeover contact, enhancing its adaptability for diverse applications.

Operating on the calorimetric principle, these flow-captors enable the precise setting of a flow set-point while simultaneously measuring the flow rate, even under low flow conditions, which is elaborated further down.

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Applicable for Two Different Media

The flow-captor type 432x.8xM is applicable for two different media:

4320.80/.81M is applicable for water-based media
4321.80/.81M is applicable for oil-based media.

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Precision and Durability United: Flow-Captor's Measuring Principle based on Calorimetry

The Flow-captor type 432x.8xM is powered by an impressive and versatile measurement technique known as calorimetry. This calorimetric measurement principle forms the foundation of the technology behind the flow-captor, offering a wide range of benefits and capabilities, including:

  • Flexibility
  • No need for mechanical moving parts
  • Increased durability and reliability
  • High adaptability

At its core, calorimetry is a technique that measures changes in temperature to determine various properties of a substance or system. In the context of the flow-captor system, it means that the device can precisely detect and quantify temperature variations within the liquid media it is tasked with controlling.

What truly sets the calorimetric measuring principle apart is its incredible flexibility in adapting to different measurement ranges. This adaptability allows the flow-captor to cover a vast spectrum of quantities. Whether dealing with subtle temperature shifts or more significant fluctuations, the flow-captor can effectively adjust its measurement range to accommodate the specific requirements of your application. This capability ensures that it can handle a diverse range of scenarios within automation processes, industrial settings, and even marine applications where liquid media control is crucial.

Furthermore, the ability to utilize calorimetry means that the flow-captor operates without the need for mechanical moving parts. This is a significant advantage because it reduces wear and tear on the sensor, resulting in increased durability and reliability. In practical terms, this translates to fewer maintenance requirements and a longer operational lifespan for the device, ultimately saving time and resources.

In summary, the calorimetric measuring principle employed by the flow-captor type 432x.8xM is not only ingenious but also highly adaptable. It empowers the system to precisely monitor temperature changes within water or oil-based media, making it an invaluable tool in a wide range of industries and applications where precision and reliability are paramount.

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Technical Specifications
Medium

4320.8xM: Water-based media

4321.8xM : Oil-based media

Sensor Data
Measuring range

4320.8xM:

  • 0 - 20 cm/s to 0 - 300 cm/s, cont. adjust (See note 1)

4321.8xM:

  • 0 - 30 cm/s to 0 - 300 cm/s, cont. adjust (See note 2)
Flow rate at 300 cm/s
  • 8 x1 mm: 5.1 l/min
  • 12 x1 mm: 14.1 l/min
  • 18 x1.5 mm: 31.8 l/min
  • 22 x1.5 mm: 51.0 l/min 
  • 28 x 1.5 mm: 88.36 l/min
Max. flow rate at 200 cm/s

28 x 1.5 mm: 58.9 l/min

Set-point range

ca. 15 % - 90 % of measuring range setting

Medium temperature

-20 °C to +80 °C

Ambient temperature

-20 °C to +70 °C

Pressure

max. 30 bar (3000 kPa)

Response time
  • 4320.8xM: 2 - 10 sec., according to range setting 
  • 4321.8xM: 2 - 15 sec., according to range setting 
Linearity deviation

4320.8xM : < 5 % (see note 1)

4321.8xM : < 5 % (see note 2)

Repeatability

< 2 %

Hysteresis

ca. 10 %

Mechanical data
Protection class

IP 67

Material housing

Stainless steel WN 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti)

Sensor pipe

stainless steel WN 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti), (other material on request)

Pipe dimensions (mm)

(diameter x wall thickness/ length)

  • 8x1/200
  • 12x1/200
  • 18x1.5/200
  • 22x1.5/200
  • 28x1.5/200
Housing dimensions ODxH

66 x 91 mm

Electrical connection

2 m oilflex cabel / 6 x 0.5 mm²

Electrical data
Operating voltage

90 - 250V AC

Switching current

≤ 5 A (120 VAC), ≤ 3A (250 VAC), max. 5A 150W at VDC

Initial operation

Approx. 10 sec. after connection of power

Electrical output

relay output with potential-free changeover contact

Flow < set-point

.80:

  • LED, green: off
  • Output relay: activated

.81:

  • LED, green: off
  • Output relay: not activated
Notes

1) related to medium water
2) calibrated with insulation oil type "Shell Diala"

  • Data Sheet - Flow-captor 432x.8xM/xx - Weber Sensors
    English | pdf

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