PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
EFECTOR IFM SF5300 - Thermal Flow Sensor
The EFECTOR IFM SF5300 is a compact calorimetric flow sensor engineered for precise, real-time monitoring of liquid media in industrial process control and automation systems. It provides simultaneous detection of flow velocity and media temperature, featuring a robust stainless steel probe and configurable switching and analog outputs for seamless integration into PLC-based control architectures.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SF Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Thermal Flow Sensor / Monitor
- PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION: Calorimetric (Thermal)
- MEASURED MEDIUM: Liquids (e.g., water, glycol solutions, oils)
- MEASUREMENT RANGE: Flow: 3 to 300 cm/s (for water) Temperature: -20 to 80 °C
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: 19-36 VDC Supply Voltage
- OUTPUTS: 2 x Switching Outputs (PNP/NPN configurable), 1 x Analog Output (4-20 mA / 0-10 V configurable)
- PROCESS CONNECTION: G 1/4 Male Thread
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: M12 Connector, 4-pin
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Stainless Steel (probe), PBT (housing)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP67 Protection Rating, Medium Temperature Range -20 to 80 °C, Ambient Temperature Range -20 to 60 °C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: Liquid cooling circuits, lubrication systems, process water monitoring, pump protection, general industrial fluid management