Flow

Flow switches
Model HR, HRM
WIKA data sheet FL 70.03

Applications
■ Lube oil skids
■ Furnace

Special features
■ Proven design for liquids
■ 8 ... 80 mm NB lines
■ Brass or 304 SS body
■ Oil flow
■ Robust construction

Fig. Left: Flow switch, model HR

for line size 55 ... 80 mm

Fig. Right: Flow switch, model HRM

for line size upto 25 mm

Description

The SWITZER flow switches styles HR and HRM are robust Indicating gauge is fixed to the flow switch body externally.
piston operated instruments with very wide application Magnetic coupling provides total isolation between the piston
capability. These flow switches are for use with water, inside the body and the external switch head & gauge unit.
oil (only with model HR) or other liquids.
Pointer travel over a 90 deg scale provides local indication
Style HR: Handles pressures upto 200 bar with several flow with accuracy of ±3% FSR.
ranges in different line sizes.
While brass version is used for non-aggressive media,
Style HRM: Same as style HR flow switch, but with the SS version is for aggressive liquids. HR model have
additional 2½" (65mm) dial gauge added for direct reading of adjustable settings.
flow.

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Specifications

Basic information

Switch enclosure ■ HR: Brass with GF-Nylon switch housing, weatherproof

■ HRM: Brass / 304 SS with GF-Nylon switch gauge housing,
weatherproof

Wetted parts

Piston 304 SS and barium ferrite magnet

Body ■ 304 SS
■ Brass

Output signal

Line size / Ranges à See range table 1a & 1b

Differential ≤30% FSR

Repeatability ± 1% of FSR

Response time <1 second

Maximum line pressure ■ 100 bar for 8 to 50 mm lines

■ 50 bar for 65 and 80 mm lines
■ 200 bar is optional

Switching element Instrument quality SPDT microswitch or reed switch

Operating condition

Permissible medium temperature 110°C

Ingress protection ■ HR: IP55

■ HRM: Gauge case – IP65; Switch head – IP55
Above IP is not applicable with LED indication

Process connection In-line with corresponding BSP(F) per ISO 288/1 on both
sides (refer range table)

Mounting ■ Horizontal
■ Vertical (flow should be from bottom to top only)

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Ordering matrix
Sample model number        HR 008 1  0
--- --- --- --- ---

Model
Weatherproof GF-Nylon switch housing, with in-line threaded connection;
adjustable field setting––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HR
HR flow switch with local indication, with IP65 gauge case 2½" (65mm) dial,
90 deg scale and ±3% accuracy (available only up to 25 mm line size)––––––––––––––––––––– HRM

Line size (Nominal line size)

8 mm NB– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 008
10 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 010
15 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 015
20 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 020
25 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 025
32 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 032
40 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 040
50 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 050
65 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 065
80 mm NB– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 080

Wetted parts
Brass body (upto 25 mm line size only)–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1
304 SS body–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––4

Switch code and rating: Refer table 2– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Options
None–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 0
One LED on cover for indication of one switch––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1L
Two LED on cover for indication of two switches (not applicable for model HRM)– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––2L

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Table 1a: Range table (in-line mounting)

Nominal Pipe size Setting range (falling) Maximum flow LPM

HR HRM
(mm) LPM (water) (Note 3)

8, 10, 15, 20 0.5 ... 5 P P 10

10, 15, 20, 25 2 ... 12 P P 20

15, 20, 25 5 ... 25 P P 40

20, 25 10 ... 40 P P 60

25, 32 20 ... 60 P Í 100

32, 40 30 ... 100 P Í 135

40, 50 50 ... 150 P Í 200

50, 65 100 ... 200 P Í 275

65, 80 180 ... 330 P Í 450

80 330 ... 500 P Í 675

Table 1b: Range table (nominal line size and process connection)

Nominal Pipe size (mm) 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80

Process connection
1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1¼ 1½ 2 2½ 3
BSP(F) per ISO 288/1 (inches)

Table 2: Switch code, rating and availability

Switch code DC rating in Ampere

Applicable
SPDT DPDT range Contact version AC rating Resistive Inductive
(HR/ (HR (line)
HRM) only) 220V 110V 24V 220V 110V 24V

2 22 8, 10, 15, 20 & 25 General purpose 5A 250, 125V 0.25 0.5 5 0.1 0.25 3.0

0.35A 220V
R RR 8 ... 80 Reed switch 80VA 0.1 0.2 1 - - -
25W

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Notes
1. Accuracy & Repeatability are one and the same for all 3. Maximum flow setting range is referred to as FSR herein.
blind switches. Settings will slightly shift with varying The maximum flow value mentioned in the range tables
temperature. are based on a nominal flow velocity of 2 meter/second.
The instrument can handle higher flow if the process
2. For oil application specify oil viscosity at operating flow velocity is more than 2 metre/second. Maximum
temperature and set value. HR is suitable up to flow corresponds to range and not with reference to
320 CST as per the below table with applicable line size and it is the value that can pass through the
multiplication factor on the oil flow rate. instrument at 2 metre/second. A higher flow can pass
Example : oil flow range: 0 ... 50 LPM @ 50 CST through the instrument at higher flow velocities.
Equivalent water flow rate: 0 ... 250 LPM 4. In model HR, an additional switch head with a SPDT
switch can be fixed at the bottom of the flow switch
Viscosity of oil in CST Multiplication factor body, to facilitate two independent settings, such as
40 ... 68 2.5 Hi-Lo. DPDT action can be provided through Auxillary
relay in a separate weatherproof housing.
69 ... 100 3.0
5. Model HRM is available from 8 ... 25 mm NB only
101 ... 150 3.5

151 ... 180 4.0

6. Model HRM is suitable for water only.

181 ... 220 4.5

221 ... 320 5.0

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Dimensions in mm

HR

HRM

Line Size 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80

DIM A±1 122 122 122 122 172 128 128 220 220 220

DIM B±1 36 SQ 36 SQ 36 SQ 36 SQ 36 SQ 70 SQ 70 SQ 90 dia 90 dia 115 dia

Process connection
1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" 2½" 3"
BSP(F) per ISO 288/1

Ordering information
Model / Line size / Wetted parts / Switch code and rating

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The specifications given in this document represent the state of engineering at the time of publishing.
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