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KOBOLD PPS FLOW SWITCH
User Instructions
USA
1801 Parkway View Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-2830
Fax: 412-788-4890
www.koboldusa.com
Canada
9A Aviation
Point Claire, QC H9R 4Z2
514-428-8090
Fax: 514-428-8899
PPS_manual_05-05

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  • Page 1 KOBOLD PPS FLOW SWITCH User Instructions Canada 9A Aviation 1801 Parkway View Drive Point Claire, QC H9R 4Z2 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 514-428-8090 412-788-2830 Fax: 514-428-8899 Fax: 412-788-4890 www.koboldusa.com PPS_manual_05-05...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Damaged Equipment ....5 Need Help with your PPS ... . . 5 LIST of DIAGRAMS Diagram 1.1...
  • Page 5: Kobold Pps Flow Switch

    (determined by pipe diameter & paddle length). (See Diagram 1.1) Once the PPS has switched, the paddle is almost totally removed from the flow path. This guarantees minimal pressure loss across the instrument.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Operating Principle: Spring resisted paddle, cam assisted Dimensions: See Diagram 2.2 Switching Points: See Table 2.4 Maximum Pressure: 145 PSIG Maximum Media Temperature: 225° F Maximum Induced Pressure Loss: 1.45 PSI Switching Repeatability: ± 3% Fitting: 1” MNPT or G1 (1” BSP) male Electrical Connection: DIN 43650 Plug/Socket Table 2.1: Reed Switch Electrical Data...
  • Page 7: Pps Construction & Dimensions

    Diagram 2.2: PPS Construction & Dimensions Table 2.3: Construction Wetted Materials Body: Polysulfone Spring: Stainless Steel Magnet: Ceramic Pivot Pin: Stainless Steel FM Rev. 05/05...
  • Page 8: 3.0 - Installation

    Electrical Connection: The PPS is designed to be directly mounted into the top of pipes through the use of a 1” NPT fitting. Use PTFE sealing tape for proper sealing and ease of installation.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation The PPS comes with either a N/O or N/C switch (at no flow), as specified by order code. The switching function is factory set and is not user adjustable. The reed switch of the PPS may be used to switch loads directly as long as switch limits are not exceeded (Table 2.1).
  • Page 10 FM Rev. 05/05...
  • Page 11 CAUTION! PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GENERAL FLOW METER / MONITOR WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW DEVICE. FAILURE TO HEED THE INFORMATION HEREIN MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT PERSONAL INJURY. FM Rev. 05/05...
  • Page 12 • KOBOLD manufactures a wide range of process sensors and technologies. While each of these technologies are designed to operate in a wide variety of applications, it is the user’s responsibility to select a technology that is appropriate for the application, to install it properly, to perform tests of the installed system, and to maintain all components.
  • Page 13 • Design a fail-safe system a. Design a fail-safe system that accommodates the possibility of switch or power failure. In critical applications, KOBOLD recommends the use of redundant backup systems and alarms in addition to the primary system. FM Rev. 05/05...

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