VNCompact Electromagnetic Flow Sensor

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Model VN is the cost-saving electromagnetic flow sensor that is compact and does not require any straight pipe length so that it can be easily built in the machines and devices. Due to its excellent small flow-rate measurement and repeatability, it has merits in various applications such as pesticide spraying agricultural drone, milk feeding machine for calves, medical cleaning equipment, Foam (CAFS) type firefighting vehicle, remaining amount management of beer server’s tank, 3D metal printer, etc.

Liquid flow measurement application examples
of various machines in wide range of usage fields.

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Features

This flow sensor is a compact version of our electromagnetic flow meters that has been designed to be easily built into equipment. It also has realized cost saving. It provides stable measurement and repeatability. * We are happy to provide sample or evaluation products for customers who need to build the sensors into their equipments.

・Compact design, no straight piping is required for either side of the piping! Greater freedom in installation locations.

・Equipped with two outputs, this sensor broadens the choice of output, such as flow rate, switch judgment and self-diagnosis.

・Having no moving parts makes free of damage resulting from foreign substances.

* For usages in Medical or Concrete industry, please contact us in advance.

Specifications

Standard Specifications

Model			VN05R	VN10R	VN20R
Accuracy Guaranteed Flow Rate Range (Minimum flow rate – maximum flow rate)			0.05 – 1 L/min	0.5 – 10 L/min	3.0 – 60 L/min
Maximum operating flow			3 L/min	25 L/min	100 L/min
Low flow cut-off			0.025 L/min	0.25 L/min	1.5 L/min
Accuracy (at fluid temperature of 25°C)	Frequency pulse		± 2.5 RS% (100% to 20% of maximum flow rate) ± 0.5 FS% (20% to 5% of maximum flow rate)
Accuracy (at fluid temperature of 25°C)	Unit pulse		± 2.0 RS% (100% to 20% of maximum flow rate) ± 0.4 FS% (20% to 5% of maximum flow rate)
Piping connection (Screw size)			R1/4	R1/2	R1
Fluid temperature range			0 to 60℃(Non-freezing)
Fluid conductivity range			50 µS/cm or higher
Target liquids			Conductive liquid that does not corrode the material exposed to it.
Operating pressure			1 MPa or less
Pressure loss			0.02 MPa or less
Ambient temperature and humidity			Temperature: -20°C to 60°C Humidity: 35% to 85% RH (Non-condensing)
Responsiveness			63% response Damping time: 2 s (Standard)
Signal cables			Length: 0.5 m, 4-wire Red: Power + line White: Output 1 Blue: Power – line (GND) Yellow: Output 2
LED displays			One LED display on the sensor body Green: Indicates flow rate with three scales of blinking speed. Red: Indicates abnormal state with the number of blinks.
Installation position			Free (Vertical piping is recommended.)
Output common specifications			NPN open collector Current capacity: 20: mA or less Voltage: 30 VDC or less Residual voltage when ON: 1 V or less
Output 1*2	Frequency pulse*1	Duty ratio	Standard 200 Hz (Can be configured by 0.1 Hz in the range between 20 and 400 Hz.)
	Unit pulse	Duty ratio	0.001 L/P (Standard)	0.01 L/P (Standard)	0.1 L/P (Standard)
	Alarm*3		Can be selected from normal open (Standard) or normal close. Alarm contents (Power supply and voltage drops/ meter failure/ empty fluid/ excessive flow rate/ excessive flow noise/ reverse flow)
	Switch*4		Can be selected from normal open (Standard) or normal close. Level judgment value: Can be configured by 1% in the range of 0 – 100%. (The maximum flow rate is converted to 100%.)
Output 2 *2	Unit pulse		Same as output 1.
	Alarm*3		Same as output 1.
	Switch*4		Same as output 1.
Safety Class			IP X4(IP 64 compatible)
Current Consumption			100mA or less
Power Source			Supply isolated power at 12 -24 VDC (±10%). Use of one unit of power supply is recommended for one unit of VN.
Exposed materials to fluids			Body: PPS resin Electrodes: SUS 316 L O ring: FKM Grounding ring: SUS 316

* 1: The frequency at maximum flow rate * 2: The set value of Output 1 and 2 and options are the factory-default settings. The set value cannot be changed after installation. * 3: The alarm can only be selected for either Output 1 or 2. * 4: The window judgment uses Output 1 and 2. (Note) Not complied with the lightning surge protection in CE.

Dimensions

size_image (Unit:mm)

Model	VN05R	VN10R	VN20R
L	85	95	110
W	47	47	49
H	49	52	62
φ D	5.2	10	20
R	1/4	1/2	1

Other information

Wiring Diagram

Wiring method of supplied cords ・We recommend the pull-up resistance of open-collector Output 1 and 2 to be 10 to 20K Ω. ・If you use the product out of the recommended range, make sure the sink current (Is) is within 20 mA.

Compatible display unit

Compatible with compact electromagnetic flow sensors VN/VNS Display Unit ASI-100 The versatile analog output allows you to apply it for a variety of uses such as controlling and recording flow rate.