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CAT.ES100-31
C
Remote Type
Integrated Type
Digital Flow Switch
For Air
For Water
PFA/PFW
Series
High flow rate type added to Series PFA (3000, 6000, 12000l)

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  • Page 1 CAT.ES100-31 Remote Type Integrated Type Digital Flow Switch For Air For Water PFA/PFW Series High flow rate type added to Series PFA (3000, 6000, 12000l)
  • Page 2 Digital Flow Switch Flow rate setting and detection are possible on digital display. Bright and easy to read Two types for different applications LED display/digital setting Integrated and remote type displays A new LCD display is used for the high flow Water resistant construction rate types (PFA703H/706H/712H) in order to reduce the power consumption without...
  • Page 3 Maximum Flow Rate 3000, 6000, 12000 /min types have been newly released! The addition of the high flow rate types supports energy saving measures. Air flow rates can be controlled from the main line to each equipment line. Main line flow control M The accumulated pulse output function (100 /pulse) enables remote...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    For Air For Air Digital Flow Switch Series How to order Integrated PFA7 10 display type Unit specification Flow rate range With unit switching function Fixed SI unit Note) 1 to 10 /min Thread type Wiring specification Note) Fixed units: 5 to 50 /min Real-time flow rate:...
  • Page 6 Series How to Order Remote Type PFA3 Display Unit Unit specification Flow rate range With unit switching function Mounting Note) Fixed SI unit 10, 50 /min Panel mount Note) Fixed units: 100, 200, 500 /min Real-time flow rate: /min DIN rail, wall mount Accumulated flow: Output specification Output specification...
  • Page 7 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch How to Order Remote Type PFA5 Sensor Unit Wiring specification Flow rate range 3m lead wire with connector 1 to 10 /min Without lead wire 5 to 50 /min Port size 10 to 100 /min Thread type 20 to 200...
  • Page 8 Series Sensor Unit Construction PFA710/750 PFA510/550 Parts list Description Material Attachment Seal Mesh Stainless steel Body Sensor Flow direction PFA711/721/751 PFA511/521/551 Parts list Material Description Attachment Seal Spacer Stainless steel Mesh Body Sensor Flow direction Operating Unit Descriptions LED Display RESET Buttons Displays the real-time flow rate, Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons...
  • Page 9 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch Flow Rate Setting Setting procedure Key lock Manual flow mode rate setting Does not perform mode Performs setting of the switching even if the flow rate which button is pressed during Initial setting performs switch output. operation.
  • Page 10 Series Flow Rate Setting Flow rate setting mode (manual) Setting Value Input Setting in the OUT1 Setting Mode (Manual) Manual Mode Value (1) Input Press the SET OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 button. Press the SET button. The display shows Display changes to input of OUT1 setting value (1).
  • Page 11 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch Other functions Accumulated flow function Key lock mode • • Prevents misoperation of buttons. Start of Key Locking Start of Accumulation OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 OUT1 OUT2 Setting is completed when the SET Accumulation start The value can be accumulated to Using the...
  • Page 12 Series Integrated Display Type for Air Dimensions/ Internal circuit and wiring examples PFA710/750 Brown Black LED Green OUT1 12 to 24VDC – White LED Red OUT2 Blue PFA7 -27 (-M) FLOW SWITCH Brown OUT1 OUT2 DOWN FOR AIR OUT1 Black 12 to 24VDC LED Green 2-Port size...
  • Page 13 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch Remote Type Sensor Unit for Air Dimensions/ PFA510/550 Wiring Brown (1) DC (+) 48.2 Black (4) OUT Blue (3) DC (–) ∗ Use this sensor by connecting it with the SMC remote type display unit series PFA3 (1), (3), and (4) are connector pin numbers.
  • Page 14 Series Remote Type Display Unit for Air Dimensions/ PFA3 Internal circuit and wiring examples Panel mount type are terminal numbers. 41.8 40.3 Sensor Blue Brown Black N.C. SMC FLOW SWITCH OUT1 OUT2 UNIT RESET – 12 to 24VDC PFA3 0- (-M) 3 x 7.2 (= 21.6) Panel fitting dimensions 8-M3...
  • Page 15 For Air Digital Flow Switch/High Flow Rate Type Series How to order Integrated PFA7 display type Unit specification Flow rate range High flow rate type With unit switching function Wiring specification 150 to 3000 /min Port specification Note) Fixed SI unit 300 to 6000 /min 3m lead wire with connector...
  • Page 16 Series Construction Parts list Description Material Note Attachment Aluminum alloy Anodized Seal H, NBR — Mesh Stainless steel — Body Aluminum alloy Anodized Sensor — Flow direction Spacer — Operating Unit Descriptions Flow Rate Display RESET Buttons Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons Indicates the real-time flow rate, simultaneously activates the RESET accumulated flow, and set value.
  • Page 17 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch Operation Function configuration Normal mode Note 1) MODE MODE MODE MODE Initial Setting Display Display Unit Mode Selection Mode Selection Mode Note 1) For -M specification (fixed SI unit), (display unit selection mode) is not available. Note 2) MODE MODE...
  • Page 18 Series Operation 1. Initial Setting Mode For -M (fixed SI unit) Press the SET Press the SET button. button. Note 1) Press the SET button. Performs the display setting. Performs setting of display units. Performs setting of the OUT1 output specification. Changes with the UP button.
  • Page 19 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch 4. Output Specification Selection Mode Flow rate setting Press the SET Setting is completed button. when the SET button is pressed. Press the SET button. Performs setting of the OUT1 output specification. Performs the setting value input. ∗...
  • Page 20 Series Operation 6. Key Lock Mode Prevents the misoperation of buttons. Start of key locking Setting is completed when the SET button is pressed. Press the SET button. Changes with the UP button. : Key operation permitted : Key operation prohibited Changes to when the MODE button is pressed.
  • Page 21 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch 8. Flow Rate Conversion Mode MODE Setting is completed when the SET button or MODE button is pressed. Press the SET button. Performs the setting of flow rate conversion conditions. Changes with the UP button. : 20°C, 101.3kPa, 65% RH (ANR) : 0°C, 101.3kPa...
  • Page 22 Series Operation Clearing the accumulated value Press the UP button The accumulated value clears while pressing the when the buttons are pressed DOWN button. continuously for 5 seconds or more. Initializing the setting In the initial setting mode When the SET button is pressed, the , press the UP button setting returns to the factory setting.
  • Page 23 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch Dimensions PFA703H/706H/712H Internal circuit and wiring examples Brown Black OUT1 Analog 24VDC output White Blue PFA7 (-M) (41.5) Brown Black OUT1 Analog 24VDC output White Connector pin numbers Blue Pin no. Pin description DC (+) PFA7 (-M) Analog output...
  • Page 24 For Water Digital Flow Switch Series How to order Integrated PFW7 20 display type Flow rate range 0.5 to 4 /min Unit specification Thread type 2 to 16 /min With unit switching function 5 to 40 /min Note) Fixed SI unit Wiring specification Note) Fixed units: Real-time flow rate:...
  • Page 25 For Air Series Digital Flow Switch How to order Remote Type PFW3 Display Unit Unit specification Flow rate range With unit switching function /min 0.5 to 4 Mounting Note) Fixed SI unit /min 2 to 16 Note) Fixed units: Panel mount /min 5 to 40 Real-time flow rate:...
  • Page 26 Series How to order Remote Type PFW5 20 Sensor Unit Wiring specification Flow rate range 3m lead wire with connector 0.5 to 4 /min Without lead wire 2 to 16 /min 5 to 40 /min Thread type Port size Flow rate ( /min) Symbol Size...
  • Page 27 For Water Series Digital Flow Switch Flow Characteristics (Pressure Loss) PFW704, 504 PFW720, 520 PFW740, 540 0.030 0.05 0.07 0.025 0.06 0.04 0.020 0.05 0.03 0.04 0.015 0.03 0.02 0.010 0.02 0.01 0.005 0.01 Flow rate ( /min) Flow rate ( /min) Flow rate ( /min)
  • Page 28 Series Integrated Display Type for Water Dimensions/ PFW704/720 Internal circuit and wiring examples Brown Black LED Green OUT1 12 to 24VDC – White LED Red FLOW SWITCH OUT2 Blue OUT1 OUT2 PFW7 (-M) DOWN FOR WATER Brown OUT1 4-ø4.5 Black 2-Port size 12 to 24VDC LED Green...
  • Page 29 For Water Series Digital Flow Switch Remote Type Sensor Unit for Water Dimensions/ PFW504/520 Wiring 48.2 Brown (1) DC (+) Black (4) OUT Blue (3) DC (–) ∗ Use this sensor by connecting it with the SMC 2-Port size 4-ø4.5 remote type display unit series PFW3 (1), (3), and (4) are connector pin numbers.
  • Page 30 Series Remote Type Display Unit for Water Dimensions/ PFW3 Internal circuits and wiring Panel mount type Sensor 41.8 Blue Brown Black 40.3 N.C. FLOW SWITCH OUT1 OUT2 UNIT RESET – 12 to 24VDC PFW3 0- (-M) Panel fitting dimensions 3 x 7.2 (= 21.6) 8-M3 +0.5 Sensor...

  • Page 31: Safety Instructions

    PFA/PFW Series Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent a hazardous situation and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by a label of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". To ensure safety, be sure to observe these precautions. Caution : Operator error could result in injury or equipment damage.
  • Page 32 PFA/PFW Series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to page 27 for safety instructions. Design and Selection Design and Selection Warning Caution 1. Use with the specified voltage. 1. The switch's data will not be cleared even if the power is turned off.
  • Page 33 PFA/PFW Series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to page 27 for safety instructions. Mounting Operating Environment Warning Warning 10. Provide a length of straight pipe before and 1. Never use in an atmosphere of explosive after a switch that is at least 8 times the pipe gases.
  • Page 34 PFA/PFW Series Specific Product Precautions 3 Be sure to read before handling. Refer to page 27 for safety instructions. Measured Fluids Other Warning Warning 1. Check regulators and flow adjustment 1. Since switch output remains OFF while a valves before allowing the flow of fluid. message is displayed after power is turned ON, start measurement after a value is dis- If a pressure or flow rate above the rating is applied to a switch,...
  • Page 36 SMC'S GLOBAL MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE NETWORK EUROPE EUROPE NORTH AMERICA SLOVENIA AUSTRIA CANADA SMC Slovenia d.o.o. SMC Pneumatik GmbH SMC Pneumatics (Canada) Ltd. SPAIN/PORTUGAL CZECH MEXICO SMC España, S.A. SMC Czech s.r.o. SMC Corporation (Mexico) S.A. de C.V. SWEDEN DENMARK SMC Pneumatics Sweden AB SMC Pneumatics, Inc.

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