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Vortex Flow Sensors Overview

Vortex flow sensors are flow measurement devices based on the Kármán vortex street effect. When a fluid flows past a non-streamlined object (vortex generator), vortices are alternately generated downstream. The frequency of these vortices is proportional to the flow rate of the fluid, allowing accurate determination of the fluid flow rate by measuring the vortex frequency.

Vortex flow sensors have simple structures, no moving parts, a wide measurement range, low pressure loss, and high reliability, making them widely used in various industries.

Advantages of Vortex Flow Sensors in Industrial Pure Water

Limitations of Electromagnetic Flow Meters

In applications such as semiconductor factories, where a large amount of industrial pure water is required, accurate flow measurement is crucial. While electromagnetic flow meters perform well in conductive fluids, they fall short for low-conductivity fluids like industrial pure water. Treated industrial pure water has very low conductivity due to the removal of most ions, making it difficult for electromagnetic flow meters to generate sufficient electromotive force, leading to unstable and inaccurate measurements.

Significant Advantages of Vortex Flow Meters

Compared to electromagnetic flow meters, vortex flow meters exhibit significant advantages when measuring industrial pure water. Vortex flow meters do not rely on the conductivity of the fluid, thus providing stable and accurate measurements of industrial pure water flow. This makes vortex flow meters widely used in the cooling systems of semiconductor factories, such as for cooling water flow detection in equipment like single crystal furnaces, slicers, and diffusion furnaces. Vortex flow meters not only prevent pipeline blockages but also monitor fluid temperature, preventing excessive water temperatures and ensuring safe operation of the equipment.

IO-Link Vortex Flow Sensors

Product Features

IO-Link vortex flow sensors use the von Kármán vortex principle and feature multiple characteristics that make them stand out in industrial applications:

• Dual switch outputs for flow and temperature, dual display: The sensor can be configured for two flow switch outputs or one flow and one temperature switch output.


• Cumulative flow display: Outputs cumulative flow values, providing comprehensive data support.


• High-resolution IPS display: The display has high clarity, making information easy to read and facilitating on-site monitoring.


• M12 A-coded 4-pin IO-Link Class A interface: The standardized interface allows easy connection and communication with various industrial devices. Through ISDU (Indexed Service Data Unit), the sensor can be remotely set.


• Cumulative flow recording function: Able to record cumulative flow, facilitating data analysis and management.


• Multiple thread specifications and model choices: Offers various models and thread specifications to meet different application needs.


• Adjustable display direction: The display direction can be adjusted to suit different installation positions, making it easy to view on site.


• Configurable switch options: Various switch configurations such as normally open/closed, NPN/PNP/push-pull, flexibly meet different control system needs.


• IO-Link communication function: Users can set parameters via IO-LINK and directly read process data for flow and temperature.

Conclusion

As a member of the IO-Link China Committee, SENTINEL Electronics has the independent research and development capabilities to meet customized needs. After nearly 6 years of product iteration and market testing, SENTINEL's IO-Link technology and market experience are industry-leading.

The new IO-Link vortex flow sensor not only has high accuracy, comprehensive functionality, easy operation, and flexible installation advantages but also allows for efficient maintenance and monitoring through IO-Link parameter setting and reading.

Customer Support and Services

For more information, please contact our sales staff or call the company at 022-83726972. You can also visit SENTINEL's official website at www.sentinel-china.com. The website provides comprehensive product information, selection manuals, CAD and Eplan files, and configuration files and tutorials, ensuring users can easily obtain the required information.

We have a professional technical team ready to provide customized customer support and efficient after-sales service, ensuring the maximum protection of every user's interests.