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Operating manual Operating manual ..........page 1 - 20 Turbine Flow Sensor Series Turbotron VT...25 Types VTH25 / VTM25 Please keep this operating manual for future reference. If the device is resold, please provide the operating manual along with it.
Version brass / stainless steel with connecting adaptors (recommended kind of installation) ........................7 Version brass / stainless steel without connecting adaptors ........7 Version plastic with SIKA hose nozzles ..............8 Version plastic with gluing or welding adaptors ............8 Version plastic without SIKA fittings ................8 Electrical connection .....................
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Device description VT...25 Device description The SIKA flow sensors of the series Turbotron VT...25 are transducers for flow rate and total flow measurement. It has an almost unlimited application through its exceptionally compact design, its very wide measurement range and its convincing measurement accuracy.
In order to guarantee that the device operates safely, the operator must act competently and be conscious of safety issues. SIKA provides support for the use of its products either personally or via relevant literature. The customer verifies that our product is fit for purpose based on our technical information.
VT...25 Installation in piping Installation in piping Now you can install the flow sensor in the piping system which was prepared according to § 3. Note: • Use only a suitable compound for sealing. If you seal the male thread, take care that no fibrous sealing compounds get into the turbine (hemp or Teflon strip).
Installation in piping VT...25 4.3 Version plastic with SIKA hose nozzles In the outlet of the Turbotron, there is a spacer. Remove it before installation of the hose nozzle. Push the hose nozzle with a rotational movement into the Turbotron casing. Make sure that the O-ring is not displaced and tighten the union nut.
VT...25 Electrical connection Electrical connection Attention: We recommend using only screened cables. Connect the shield on one side (the wire ends) on ground. Electrical connection with 4-pin plug M12x1: Screw on 4-pin plug M12x1 to sleeve and tighten plug with a starting torque of max. 0.74 ft lb. 5.1 VT...25 with pulse output The output signal of Turbotron is a flow-proportional frequency signal.
VT...25 Cleaning the Turbotron Cleaning the Turbotron Attention: The sensor housing is sealed and must not be opened! To remove dirt from the flow sensor, you should flush it with water reverse to the flow direction. • Warning: Blowing out the VT...25 can damage the turbine bearing. Never blow them free with compressed air.
The VT...25 consists of various different materials. It must not be disposed of with house- hold waste. Take the VT...25 to your local recycling plant send the VT...25 back to your supplier or to SIKA. * WEEE reg. no.: DE 25976360 - 12 -...
VT...25 Technical data Technical data The technical data of customized versions may differ from the data in these instructions. Please observe the information specified on the type plate. 9.1 VT...25 with pulse output Type VTH25 VTM25 Characteristics measurement device Measuring range 1.1...42.2 GPM* Accuracy ±7 % of reading (≤...
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VT...25 Technical data 9.2 VT...25 with analog output, version AI Type VTH25 VTM25 Characteristics measurement device Measuring range 0...15.8 GPM* (see type plate for scaling) 0...26.4 GPM* 0...42.2 GPM* Signal output from < 0.26 GPM Sensor Hall effect sensor Characteristics analog output Output signal 4...20 mA Signal current...
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