538423

Name: Festo 538423 Flow sensor MS6-SFE-F5-N2I-M12
Brand: Festo

Flow sensor MS6-SFE-F5-N2I-M12

The Festo 538423 is an industrial component utilizing a thermal measuring principle with heat loss measurement methods to monitor flow rate and consumption in a unidirectional P1 to P2 direction. It operates within a flow rate measuring range of 200 to 5,000 l/min, a working pressure of 0 to 16 bar, and ambient and medium temperatures from 0 to 50 °C using air quality class 5:4:3 per DIN ISO 8573-1 or nitrogen. Featuring an accuracy of +/- (3% o.m.v. + 0,3% FS), two NPN switch outputs, and compatibility with the EU-EMV guideline, this CE-marked device provides precise switching and analog values. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 538423
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CE symbol (see declaration of conformity): according to EU-EMV guideline
Measured variable: Flow rate | Consumption
Direction of flow: Unidirectional | P1 -> P2
Measuring principle: Thermal
Measurement method: Heat Loss
Flow rate measuring range: 200 ... 5,000 l/min
Flow measurement range initial value: 200 l/min
Flow measurement range final value: 5,000 l/min
Working pressure: 0 ... 16 bar
Ambient temperature: 0 ... 50 °C
Medium temperature: 0 ... 50 °C
Nominal temperature: 23 °C
Operating medium: Air quality class 5:4:3 as per DIN ISO 8573-1 | Nitrogen
Accuracy: +/- (3% o.m.v. + 0,3% FS)
Reproducibility of switching value: +/- (0,8% o.m.v. + 0,2% FS)
Reproducibility of the analog value: +/- (0,8% o.m.v. + 0,2% FS)
Switch output: 2xNPN
Switching function: Window comparator | Threshold value with variable hysteresis
Switching element function: Normally closed contact | Normally open contact
Max. output current: <= 100 mA
Residual current: <= 0.05 mA
Analog output: 4 - 20 mA
Load resistance: <= 500 Ohm
Short circuit strength: Yes
Operating voltage range DC: 15 ... 30 V
Electrical connection: Plug straight | M12x1 | 5-pin
Connector pin assignments per standard: EN 60947-5-2
Mounting type: on service unit
Assembly position: Horizontal
Pneumatic connection: Subbase
Product weight: 600 g
Type of display: Display optimized illuminated LCD
Unit(s) that can be displayed: l | l/min | m3
Protection class: IP65
Corrosion resistance classification CRC: 2

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