PSR/PS Table Of Contents KOBOLD PSR/PS FLOW SWITCH General ................1 Specifications ..............2 Installation ..............5 Contact Protection ............5 Operation ............... 6 Adjusting Setpoint ............6 Maintenance ..............7 Damaged Equipment ............. 7 Need Help with your PSR/PS ........7 LIST of DIAGRAMS Diagram 2.4...
General The KOBOLD PSR/PS flow switch is intended for applications in which an electrical switching function is required once a specific flow is achieved. The PSR/PS can be set to operate as either a normally-open (N/O) or normally-closed (N/C) switch.
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PSR/PS Table 2.2: Construction Housing Brass (1,4,6) Impact Plate 304 SS 304 SS (3.1) Leaf Spring 301 SS 301 SS (3.4) Lever (3.2) 301 SS 301 SS Locking Plate Brass Brass Housing (7) Polyamide Polyamide GFR* GFR* Cabling (8) O-Ring (2) Buna-N Magnet (3.3) Ceramic...
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PSR/PS Table 2.3a: Switching Ranges - PSR Stand Stand. switching ranges Flow switch model PSR Conn. Increasing Decreasing Brass GPM Water GPM Water 1/4” 0.9-1.3 0.6-1.2 PSR 5105 PSR 5205 3/8” 1.0-1.6 0.7-1.5 PSR 5110 PSR 5210 1/2” 1.3-2.1 1.0-2.0 PSR 5115 PSR 5215 3/4”...
Use of PTFE tape is recommended to aid installation. Note that the PSR must be installed so that flow direction in the pipe is as indicated by the arrow on the T-piece. The flow direction arrow on the PS series is stamped on the clamp plate.
PSR/PS Operation As described in Section 1.0, the PSR/PS uses a paddle to activate a reed contact located at the top of the instrument. The reed contact is simply a N/O or N/C switch, and should be wired as such. Adjusting the Setpoint Diagram 4.2: Adjusting the Setpoint The PSR/PS is pre- adjusted at the factory as a normally open (N/O) switch, set to switch in...
If damage is visible, notify your local carrier at once, since the carrier is liable for a replacement under these circumstances. If your claim is refused, please contact KOBOLD Instruments for further advisement. Need help with your PSR/PS Call one of our friendly engineers at 412-788-2830.
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PSR/PS 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. Rev. 3/13 GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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PSR/PS • KOBOLD manufactures a wide range of process sensors and technolgies. While each of these technologies are designed to operate in a wide variety of applications, it is the user’s responsibilty to select a technology that is appropiate for the application, to install it properly, to perform tests of the installed system, and to maintain all components.
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• Design a fail-safe system a. Design a fail-safe system that accomodates the possibilty of switch or power failure. In critical applications, KOBOLD recommends the use of redundant backup systems and alarms in addition to the primary system. Rev. 3/13 GlobalTestSupply www.
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