{"id":51464,"date":"2022-03-31T08:53:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T05:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T10:41:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T07:41:33","slug":"what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Flow Switch? What are the 3 Fields Used?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is a <strong>flow switch<\/strong>, in other words, a <strong>flow switch<\/strong> is used in industrial systems (heating, cooling, fire, etc.) <\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Steam<\/li><li>Liquid<\/li><li>Gas<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<p> It is used for monitoring and controlling flow rates. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unox.com.tr\/urun\/flow-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Flow Switch<\/strong><\/a>, whose contacts are in the open position when there is a flow in the industrial system, provides the security of the system by warning a system in the process or activating an action by closing its contacts and switching this information to the closed position as soon as the contacts detect the flow of the fluid. These actions can be given as examples, such as ensuring the operation of the pump after detecting the water flow, and opening the springs in the fire systems. Actions such as enabling the opening of the strings can be given as an example.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21.png\" alt=\"flow switch\" class=\"wp-image-9787\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21.png 642w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-150x58.png 150w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-600x233.png 600w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-640x249.png 640w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-400x155.png 400w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-21-367x142.png 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unox.com.tr\/urun\/flow-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click<\/a> for Technical Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sayfa \u0130\u00e7eri\u011fi<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#Flow_Switch_Working_Principle\" >Flow Switch Working Principle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#What_Are_the_Types_of_Flow_Switches\" >What Are the Types of Flow Switches?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#What_are_Paddle_Flow_Switches\" >What are Paddle Flow Switches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#What_are_Piston_Type_Flow_Switches\" >What are Piston Type Flow Switches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#What_are_Solid_State_Flow_Switches\" >What are Solid State Flow Switches?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#Pallet_Type_Flow_Switch_Electrical_Connection\" >Pallet Type Flow Switch Electrical Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-flow-switch-what-are-the-3-fields-used\/#Repair_and_Maintenance_of_Crawler_Type_Flow_Switches\" >Repair and Maintenance of Crawler Type Flow Switches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flow_Switch_Working_Principle\"><\/span>Flow Switch Working Principle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p> It is possible to encounter flow switches in different shapes. The common working principle in all flow switches is that when the flow rate reaches the set point of the switch, it closes its contact and transmits the signal passing over it to an equipment or system. It could be a pump, alarm, etc.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22.png\" alt=\"flow switch working principle\" class=\"wp-image-9788\" width=\"613\" height=\"85\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22.png 548w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22-150x21.png 150w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22-400x55.png 400w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-22-367x51.png 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p> The contact of the flow switch is open until it detects the flow rate, and it closes the contact when the flow rate reaches the set point.<\/p>\n\n<p> Some of the <strong>flow switches<\/strong> can be produced in an adjustable way for adjustment according to the flow rate.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gittigidiyor.com\/yapi-market-tamirat\/unox-flow-switch-1-akis-anahtari_pdp_716395970rel=%E2%80%9Dnofollow%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Click<\/a> to Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Flow_Switches\"><\/span>What Are the Types of Flow Switches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Paddle_Flow_Switches\"><\/span>What are Paddle Flow Switches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25.png\" alt=\"What are Paddle Flow Switches?\" class=\"wp-image-9792\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25.png 945w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-600x260.png 600w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-640x277.png 640w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-400x173.png 400w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-25-367x159.png 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p> Pallet Flow Switches are designed with a hinged or spring-loaded pallet that provides direct contact with the fluid. During the flow, the current and voltage values that the contacts can carry are specified in the user manual of the flow switches from the position of the pallet, depending on the flow rate. By pushing forward, it closes the open contact and carries the signal over the contact.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26.png\" alt=\"What are Paddle Flow Switches?\" class=\"wp-image-9793\" width=\"566\" height=\"413\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26.png 945w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-600x439.png 600w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-768x562.png 768w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-640x468.png 640w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-400x292.png 400w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-26-367x268.png 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Piston_Type_Flow_Switches\"><\/span>What are Piston Type Flow Switches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>They are designed in such a way that a free-floating magnetic piston responds to flow.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Solid_State_Flow_Switches\"><\/span>What are Solid State Flow Switches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p> Solid state flow switches are designed to operate on the principle of thermal heat transfer based on the flow rate of the 2 temperature sensors.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>How to Assemble Pallet Type Flow Switch?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p> Before installation, care should be taken not to exceed the maximum pressure value specified in the user manual of the flow switch of the pipeline pressure. Crawler Type Flow switches (switches) must be mounted above horizontal pipes. They can also work in vertical pipelines. Connection can be NPT or BSP thread, size 1\/2 , 3\/4 or 1 inch.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27.png\" alt=\"How to Assemble Pallet Type Flow Switch?\" class=\"wp-image-9794\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27.png 577w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27-150x56.png 150w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27-400x148.png 400w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-27-367x136.png 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Figure 1<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p> Flow switches should be mounted on the pipe to process equipment such as pumps or valves, keeping the distances in accordance with the dimensions in figure 1.<\/p>\n\n<p> It is not recommended to put flow switches at the pump inlet. It should be placed at the pump outlet. While mounting the flow switches, a pallet with a length suitable for the pipe diameter should be used. Pallets of different lengths are shipped by the manufacturer alongside the product and the flow switches.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pallet_Type_Flow_Switch_Electrical_Connection\"><\/span><strong>Pallet Type Flow Switch Electrical Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p> Flow switches usually have 2 options as output signal. One of them is <strong>normally open<\/strong> contact (NO), the other NO+NC, SPDT can be optionally available. The voltage and maximum current values for which normally open reed contacts and NO+NC or SPDT outputs can be used should be checked from the manufacturer&#8217;s manuals.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-29.png\" alt=\"Pallet Type Flow Switch Electrical Connection\" class=\"wp-image-9796\" width=\"237\" height=\"209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-29.png 296w, https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/image-29-150x132.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_and_Maintenance_of_Crawler_Type_Flow_Switches\"><\/span><strong>Repair and Maintenance of Crawler Type Flow Switches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p>After the flow switches are installed, their tightness should be checked. Depending on the period of use, the pollution and corrosion on the pallets and the joints, which prevent sensitivity and movement, should be removed and cleaned by authorized persons by emptying the line and taking the occupational safety measures determined in your country. Necessary spare parts must be obtained from the manufacturer. Work on the electrical connections of the flow switches should be carried out by specialists, taking into account the electrical safety regulations in your country.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"UNOX Valf Kurumsal Tan\u0131t\u0131m Filmi\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Su6y8h1DZFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a flow switch, in other words, a flow switch is used in industrial systems (heating, cooling, fire, etc.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":30717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[434],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-ru"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51464\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}