HR / HRM..

MI / KI
FLOW SWITCHES PM . . MI / KIKV
FM / GKFM . . RI

PROVEN DESIGN FOR LIQUIDS

8 TO 80 MM NB LINES BRASS OR 304 SS BODY

HR
The SW ITZER flow switches styles HR, PM, FM & GK-FM
are robust piston / paddle operated instruments with very
wide application capability manufactured with know-how
from Honsberg, Germany. These flow switches are for
use with water, oil or other liquids.
Style HR : Handles pressures upto 200 bar with several
flow ranges in different line sizes suitable for W ater, Oil
and other liquid application.
Style HRM : Same as style HR flow switch, but with
FM PM
additional 2" (65mm) dial gauge added for direct reading
of flow.
Style FM / GK-FM : Ideal for low flow liquid applications.
Style PM : An OEM version with adjustable setting.
W hile brass version is used for non-aggressive media,
the SS version is for aggressive liquids. HR & PM models
have adjustable settings. Model FM / GK-FM is factory
set for a fixed flow.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure M ax. Line Pressure
HR GF-Nylon, weatherproof to IP:55 HR / HRM 100 bar for 8 to 50 mm Lines
HRM 50 bar for 65 & 80 mm Lines
Gauge Case GF-Nylon, weatherproof to IP:65 200 bar optional
Switch Head GF-Nylon, weatherproof to IP:55 PM 16 bar
PM ABS, weatherproof to IP:55
FM / GK-FM 20 bar (100 bar opt.)
FM ABS, weatherproof to IP:55
Max. W orking Temp. 70C for FM/GK-FM 20 bar version
GK-FM Flameproof die cast Aluminium enclosure
to Gr.IIA, IIB or IIC & weatherproof to IP:66 110C for all others
Sensor and Connection
W etted Parts Refer ordering matrix
Process Refer ordering matrix
Ranges Refer Tables 1, 2, 3 & 4
Electrical
Repeatability 1% FSR for HR/HRM (Note 1)
3 to 4% FSR for PM & FM/GK-FM HR/HRM M16 PVC gland
Switching Instrument quality SPDT microswitch PM & FM 1 Mtr. flying lead via M16 PVC gland
or reed switch. (Notes 4, 5 & 7)
Differential 30% FSR for HR / HRM GKFM 1/2" NPTF Std.
10% of max. flow for PM Mounting Horizontal / Vertical
50% FSR for FM/GK-FM (upto 4 LPM) (For vertical pipes, flow should be
25% FSR for FM/GK-FM (above 4 LPM) from bottom to top only)
ORDERING MATRIX
ENCLOSURE
Weatherproof GF-Nylon switch housing,
with in-line threaded connection; OPTIONS (only for HR / HRM)
Adjustable field setting HR 0 None
J One LED on cover for Indication of one switch
HR Flow switch with local indication,
K Two LED on cover for indication of two switches
with IP:65 gauge case 2" (65 mm) dial,
90 deg scale and 3% accuracy HRM Y Max. Working Pressure of 200 bar for Line size
8 to 80 mm for HR and 8 to 25 mm for HRM
Weatherproof ABS switch housing with
in-line / on-line threaded connection; Note : If more than one option is required
Adjustable field setting PM specify J, Y... etc.,
Weatherproof ABS switch housing,
with threaded in-line connection;
SWITCH CODE, RATING & AVAILABILITY
Factory setting FM
Flameproof cum Weatherproof Al. die cast DC RATING IN AMPS
AVAILABILITY
CIMFR approved to Gr.IIA, IIB & IIC of SWITCH AVAILABILITY OF 2 SPDT
AC
IS/IEC 600791:2007 for flameproofness CODE
RATING RESISTIVE INDUCTIVE OF SPDT IN IN MODELS
(SPDT) MODELS (REFER
and IP:66 for weatherproofness GK-FM NOTE 4)
220V 110V 24V 220V 110V 24V
LINE SIZE (Nominal line size)
5A 250 / PM, HR /
8 mm NB (HR / HRM & FM/GK-FM) 8 2 0.25 0.5 5.0 0.1 0.25 3.0 HR
125V HRM, FM
10 mm NB (HR / HRM, FM/GK-FM & PM) 10
0.35A 220V
15 mm NB (HR / HRM, FM/GK-FM & PM) 15
R 80VA * ; 0.1 0.2 1.0 NR NR NR HR / HRM HR
20 mm NB (HR / HRM, & PM) 20 25W *
25 mm NB (HR / HRM, & PM) 25
32 mm NB (HR / PM) 32
Values of Current & Voltage indicated are maximum. However
40 mm NB (HR / PM) 40 product of switching voltage and current shall not exceed
the power rating of the switch.
50 mm NB (HR / PM) 50
65 mm NB (HR) 65 Code 2 General purpose usages.
80 mm NB (HR) 80 Code R Reed Switch (Note 7 Page 3)
WETTED PARTS
Brass body, 304 SS piston for HR / HRM & HRM Flow Switch with Indicator
304 SS Paddle for PM M
304 SS body, 304 SS piston for HR / HRM & Indicating gauge is fixed to the
304 SS Paddle for PM K flow switch body externally.
Bronze body, Brass piston, plastic guide
Magnetic coupling provides total
assembly for FM/GK-FM MWP : 20 bar version R
isolation between the piston
Bronze body, Brass piston, Brass guide
inside the body and the external
assembly for FM/GK-FM MWP : 100 bar version B
switch head & gauge unit.
(SS body not available for FM/GK-FM)
PROCESS CONNECTION Pointer travel over a 90 deg
In-line with corresponding BSPF on both sides scale provides local indication
(Refer range table) I with accuracy of 3% FSR.
On-line (top) mounting 1/2" BSPF with socket
(only for PM . .KV) V Note : HRM available upto 25 mm line size only.

RANGE TABLES

PM . . MI / KI In-Line Mounting PM . . KV Top Mounting

Setting Setting
Nominal Max. Flow Process Nominal Max. Flow
Range Range Process
Pipe Size LPM Connection Pipe Size LPM
(Falling) (Falling) Connection
(mm) (Note 3) BSPF (inches) (mm) (Note 3)
LPM (Water) LPM (Water)
10 2 to 3.5 20 3/8 15 4 to 6 30
15 3.5 to 5 30 1/2
20 13 to 15 40
20 6 to 8 40 3/4
25 15 to 17 60 1/2" BSPF
25 15 to 17 60 1 with
32 37 to 42 100 socket
32 32 to 36 100 1
40 37 to 41 150 1 40 44 to 50 150

50 60 to 70 250 2 50 47 to 53 250
RANGE TABLES Contd., NOTES
HR/HRM . . MI / KI In-Line Mounting 1. Accuracy & Repeatability are one and the same for all
blind switches. Settings will slightly shift with varying
Setting
Nominal Max. Flow Process temperature.
Range
Pipe Size LPM Connection
(Falling) 2. For oil application specify oil viscosity at operating
(mm) (Note 3) BSPF (inches)
LPM (Water) temperature and set value. Suitable upto 180 CST oils
8, 10, 15, 20 0.5 to 5 10 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 only.

10, 15, 20, 25 2 to 12 20 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 3. Maximum flow setting range is referred to as FSR herein.
The maximum flow value mentioned in the range tables
15, 20, 25 5 to 25 40 1/2, 3/4, 1
are based on a nominal flow velocity of 2 meter/second.
20, 25 10 to 40 60 3/4, 1 The instrument can handle higher flow if the process
flow velocity is more than 2 metre/second. Maximum flow
25, 32 20 to 60 100 1, 1
corresponds to range and not with reference to line size
32, 40 30 to 100 135 1, 1 and it is the value that can pass through the instrument
at 2 metre/second. A higher flow can pass through the
40, 50 50 to 150 200 1, 2 instrument at higher flow velocities.
50, 65 100 to 200 275 2, 2
4. In model HR, an additional switch head with a SPDT
65, 80 180 to 330 450 2, 3 switch can be fixed at the bottom of the flow switch body,
to facilitate two independent settings, such as Hi-Lo.
80 330 to 500 675 3
DPDT action can be provided through Auxillary relay in a
FM / GKFM . . RI In-Line Mounting separate GH weatherproof housing.

Setting In model HRM, a second switch can not be added.

Nominal Range Max. Flow Process
Pipe Size LPM (Water) LPM Connection 5. Contact life of microswitch is 5 10 5 switching cycles
(mm) (Falling) (Note 6) BSPF (inches) for nominal load. To quench DC sparks, use a diode in
(factory set) parallel with inductance, ensuring polarity. A R-C network
is also recommended with R value in Ohms equal to
8 0.4 to 9 15 1/4 coil resistance and C value in microfarads equal to
10 0.4 to 14 22 3/8 holding current in Amps.

15 0.4 to 23 35 1/2 6. For Model FM, max. flow specified herein corresponds
to max. adjustable range value. It is lesser for lower
Other Models Available : range settings.
HM : All plastic version for corrosive chemicals 7. Model HR is available both with microswitch and reed
AM : Air Flow switch upto 32 mm line size. For sizes from 40 to 80 mm
BM / BGM & ONLY REED SW ITCH IS AVAILABLE. Customers are
GKBM : Wide Flow Range Upto 300 mm Line Size advised to opt for microswitch version where available
CM : OEM version, high range as it has a higher current capacity. Reed switches are
still available if customer prefers one-to-one replacement
SM : Fire fighting & Sprinkler applications
for earlier version.
UZ : Flow switch with 6" Dial Indicator
8. Model HRM is available from 8 to 25 mm NB only.
For further details consult Sales H.O. / Branch

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
HRM 8 20 MI / KI HRM 25 MI / KI
LAMP (OPTIONAL) CABLE G LAND
SW ITCH HOUSING
SINGLE SW ITCH

PR . CONN BSPF 36

120
LPM
20 LPM

IN IN

1" BSPF ADAPTOR FITTED

AT EITHER ENDS
122 57 172
All dimensions are in mm
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS Contd..

PM . . MI / KI PM . . KV
70.0 M16 PVC 70.0 M16 PVC
CABLE G LAND CABLE G LAND

23.0 23.0
ABS SW ITCH ABS SW ITCH
H OUSING NAME & H OUSING NAME &
46.0 46.0
RATING PLATE RATING PLATE

1 METER LONG 1 METER LONG

FLYING LEAD 78.0 FLYING LEAD 78.0

PIPE
CUSTOMER 'S PART OF INSTRUMENT
SCOPE NUT & SOCKET
PIPE
CUSTOMER' S SCOPE

2" BSPF for 50 MI/KI

1" BSPF for 40 MI/KI D
1" BSPF for 32 MI/KI
1" BSPF for 25 MI/KI
3/4" BSPF for 20 MI/KI
PADDLE
PADDLE 1/2" BSPF for 15 MI/KI PIPE
5D 50.0 5D 5D 5D PIPE
3/8" BSPF for 10 MI/KI CUSTOMER' S SCOPE
(min) (min) (min)
(min) (min)
(min) CUSTOMER' S SCOPE

HR FM . . RI

1 METER L ONG FLYING LEAD

M16 PVC
CABLE G LAND 29.0

GF N YLON M16 PVC CABLE G LAND

COVER FOR
SW ITCH
H OUSING
NAME & RATING PLATE
43.0
RANGE ABS SWITCH HOUSING
L OCKNUT
NAME &
RATING PLATE
81.0
117.0
B
MAGNET OF
BARIUM FERRITE

BSPF
A 1/2" BSPF for 15 RI
3/8" BSPF for 10 RI
PR. CONN.
TYPE DIM A1 DIM B1 1/4" BSPF for 8 RI
BSPF
HR 8 MI/KI 1/4"
HR 10 MI/KI 3/8"
122 36 SQ
HR 15 MI/KI 1/2" PISTON ASSY.BRASS
HR 20 MI/KI 3/4" 67.0
HR 25 MI/KI 172 38 SQ 1"
HR 32 KI 1"
128 70 SQ
HR 40 KI 1"
HR 50 KI 2"
220 90 DIA All dimensions are in mm
HR 65 KI 2"
HR 80 KI 230 170 DIA 3"

This is not a contractual document. Prior notification of changes in specifications is impracticable due to continuous improvement

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