SIKA Turbotron VTM25 Operating Manual

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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.

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 .....................
  • Page 3: About This Operating Manual

    1500 S. Sylvania Ave. • Suite 111 Sturtevant • WI 53177  262 886-2695 •  262 898-0101 info@sika-usa.com • www.sika-usa.com Hazard signs and other symbols used: CAUTION! Electric current! This sign indicates dangers which could arise from handling of electric current.
  • Page 4: Device Description

    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.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6: Important Notes To Installation And Operation

    The material of the devices is not suitable for monitoring oils. The strength of the used plastic parts would be considerably reduced. Attention: • The sensor housing is sealed and must not be opened! - 6 - © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...
  • Page 7: Installation In Piping

    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).
  • Page 8: Version Plastic With Sika Hose Nozzles

    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.
  • Page 9: Electrical Connection

    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.
  • Page 10: Replacement Of Turbine Insert

    Plastic version: push the insert up to the stop, now do the same with the spacer. The spacer must be flush with the tube piece.  Reinstall the Turbotron in the piping. Make sure that the provided seals fit properly. - 10 - © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...
  • Page 11: Cleaning The Turbotron

    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.
  • Page 12: Disassembly And Disposal

    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 -...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    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 (≤...
  • Page 14: Hall Sensor Vth Output Signal Characteristics

    Technical data VT...25 9.1.1 Hall sensor VTH output signal characteristics Temperature dependency Closed output transistor: Voltage limitation Load current - 14 - © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Materials In Contact With Fluid

    Stainless steel Stainless steel 1.4301 1.4301 associated O-ring EPDM EPDM Spacer Plastic parts of VTH25 brass / stainless steel comply with KTW-guidance or the Elastomer Guideline of the German Federal Environmental Agency. - 16 - © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...
  • Page 17: Dimensions (Selection)

    VT...25 Technical data 9.4 Dimensions (selection) VTH 25 MS-180 with connecting adaptor VTM 25 MS-180 VTM 25 VA-180 VTH 25 K6-180 Technical changes reserved - 17 -...
  • Page 18 Technical data VT...25 VT…25 with analog output, version AI - 18 - © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...
  • Page 19 VT...25 Technical changes reserved - 19 -...
  • Page 20 SIKA USA Inc. 1500 S. Sylvania Ave. • Suite 111 Sturtevant  WI 53177 Tel: 262 886-2695 Fax: 262 898-0101 info@sika-usa.com www.sika-usa.com © SIKA • Ea4900_VT25_us • 06/2019...

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