Operating Instructions

for
Paddle Bellows Flow Monitor

Model: FPS-P...
FPS

1. Contents

1. Contents ........................................................................................................ 2 
2. Note .............................................................................................................. 3 
3. Instrument Inspection .................................................................................... 3 
4. Regulation Use.............................................................................................. 4 
5. Operating Principle........................................................................................ 5 
6. Mechanical Connection ................................................................................. 5 
7. Electrical Connection .................................................................................... 6 
8. Setting the Limit Contact ............................................................................... 6 
9. Maintenance ................................................................................................. 7 
10.  Technical Information .................................................................................... 7 
11.  Order Codes ................................................................................................. 8 
12.  Dimensions ................................................................................................... 9 
13.  EU Declaration of Conformance.................................................................. 10 

Manufactured and sold by: KOBOLD Instruments Inc.

1801 Parkway View Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15205-1422
Tel.: 412-788-2830
Fax: 412-788-4980
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.koboldusa.com

page 2 FPS...-P 01/1016

 FPS

2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit into
operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar with
these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations applying to
Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.

When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the
machines fulfil the EC-machine guidelines.

as per PED 2014/68/EU

for FPS-11

In acc. with Article 4 Paragraph (3), "Sound Engineering Practice", of the

PED 2014/68/EU no CE mark.
Diagram 8, Pipe, Group 1 dangerous fluids

3. Instrument Inspection
Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent out in perfect condition.
Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of the
delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service /
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.

Scope of delivery:
The standard delivery includes:
 Flow Monitor Model: FPS
 Operating Instructions

FPS-…P 01/1016 page 3

FPS

4. Regulation Use
The model FPS is installed for monitoring flow of liquid medias in pipes with
diameter between 1" and 8".
The instrument is provided with an adjustable limit switch.
Only media which does not affect the materials of construction can be used in
the instrument. This device shall not be used in hazardous areas or for
flammable liquids.

Material-combinations
FPS-1115 P, FPS-1120 P FPS-2100 P / FPS-3100 P FPS-2200 P / FPS-3200 P
FPS-5100 P / FPS-6100 P FPS-5200 P / FPS-6200 P
Housing: Basic plate zinc plated / cover ABS
Paddle: st. steel
Lever Arm brass Ms 58 brass Ms 58 st. steel AISI 316 L
Connection brass Ms 58 brass Ms 58 st. steel AISI 316 L
T-Piece cast iron --- ---

page 4 FPS...-P 01/1016

 FPS

5. Operating Principle
The KOBOLD flow monitor FPS operates according to the proven paddle bellows
principle. The flowing medium acts on the paddle thus actuating a microswitch.
Switching point can be freely adjusted and the device mated to different nominal
pipe sizes by means of the replaceable paddle in conjunction with the additional
adjustment features. The electrical device section is separated hermetically from
the process fluid by means of a bellows.
The Special Switching Range version of the flow monitor has been designed for
minimum switching values. See table in Section 11 Order Codes, for switching
values. The devices can be installed in any position.

6. Mechanical Connection
Before installation

• Please ensure whether the actual flow matches the switching range of the
instrument
• Please ensure whether the allowable maximum operating pressure and
operating temperature of the instruments will not be exceeded.
• Please ensure a straight run of 5 x pipe diameters at inlet and outlet is being
used.

Installation

• Select the paddle to suit the

pipe internal diameter. To
ensure stability the shorter
paddle should always be left
on. Make sure that the paddle
can move freely in the pipeline
and that it does not stick to the
pipe wall.

• Using sealing tape screw the flow monitor into a T piece according to DIN 2950
with 1" outlet. The arrow on the housing must point in the direction of flow.
• The unit can be fitted in any position. If the unit is installed in a vertical pipe the
weight of the paddle and the lever must be compensated with the range screw.
This leads to changes in switching value (see Section 8 Setting the Limit Contact)
• A suitable filter must be connected upstream for soiled media. This applies
especially to fibrous soiling.

FPS-…P 01/1016 page 5

FPS

7. Electrical Connection
 Make sure that the voltage and current values in your plant do not exceed the
respective voltage and current values specified for the flow monitor.
 Make sure that the electrical supply lines are de-energized.
 Remove the flow monitor housing by undoing the four screws.
 Connect the flow monitor as shown in the wiring diagram.
 Red-white opens if the flow rate drops to the set value. Red-blue close
simultaneously and can be used as a signal contact

The unit is ready for operation when you have connected

your external devices to the limit contact.

8. Setting the Limit Contact

The units are delivered with an adjustable microswitch.
The contact is a changeover contact that can be wired for use as a N/O or N/C
contact.
The units are set to the minimum switch-off value at the factory.
The switch-off value can be set to a higher value by rotating the range screw
clockwise.

page 6 FPS...-P 01/1016

 FPS

9. Maintenance
In cases where the flow medium is uncontaminated, the FPS will
remain maintenance-free. Large dirt particles can block the paddle / lever arm.
Depending on the amount of dirt present in the medium, we recommend that the
Instrument is checked at regular intervals.

10. Technical Information

Brass design: Bellows MS 58 Bronze
Paddle 316L St. Steel
T piece: Zinc-plated Steel
Stainless steel design: Bellows 321 St. Steel
Paddle 316L St. Steel
Max. medium temperature: -40°F to 250°F (-40° to +120°C)
Max. ambient temperature: -30°F to 150°F (-35° to + 65°C)
Max. allowed pressure: Brass 160 PSIG (11 Bar)
Stainless Steel 435 PSIG (30 Bar)
Max. pressure loss: Approx. 0.15-0.44 PSIG (0.01-0.03 Bar)
Inlet and outlet pipe section: 5x Nominal Pipe Diameter

Electrical details
Dust-proof microswitch, single-pole changeover contact (SPDT)
Switching voltage: max. 24-250 VAC
Switching current: max. 8 A (inductive load)
max. 15 A (resistive load)
Case: ABS
Protection type: IP 65

FPS-…P 01/1016 page 7

 FPS

11. Order Codes

Standard Switching Ranges Special Switching Ranges
Series FPS-5... Series FPS-6...
Max. Order Number Max. Order Number
Pipe GPM GPM GPM GPM
Flow Flow
Size Water Water Water Water
Rate Rate
De-actuating Actuating Brass St. Steel De-actuating Actuating Brass St. Steel
(Water) (Water)
1" 2.6...8.8 4.4...9.3 15.8 0.9...4.4 2.6...4.8 15.8
1-1/4" 3.5...12.3 5.7...13.2 26.4 1.1...6.2 4.0...7.0 26.4
1-1/2" 4.8...16.3 7.5...17.6 39.6 2.2...7.0 5.3...9.7 39.6
2" 9.7...25.1 13.7...26.9 66.0 4.0...15.9 10.1...18.1 66.0
2-1/2" 11.9...28.6 17.6...30.8 105 5.3...21.6 13.7...24.2 105
3" 18.9...47.1 27.3...50.2 158 9.3...32.6 21.6...36.1 158
50.2...122.0 64.7...127.7 FPS-5100P FPS-5200P 21.6...75.3 49.8...84.1 FPS-6100P FPS-6200P
4" 264 264
(26.9 - 76.2) (35.2 - 81.0) (14.5...51.0) (33.9...57.2)
100.8...234.7 125.1...244.8 42.7...149.7 98.6...166.9
5" 413 413
(41.0 - 111.0) (56.8...118.0) (22.0...77.0) (50.6...86.3)
158.1...360.0 189.8...375.0 59.9...209.6 138.7...234.2
6" 528 528
(54.2...134.7) (74.0...144.0) (26.9...94.2) (62.1...105.2)
319.7...729.6 374.7...759.5 113.2...396.7 262.4...443.4
8" 1056 1056
(170.0...400.0) (204.7...414.8) (95.6...243.5) (160.7...272.1)
The values in brackets apply when using the supplied long paddle, shortened accordingly for service in larger, 4"...6" pipes, in addition to the three shorter paddles.

page 8 FPS...-P 01/1016

 FPS

12. Dimensions

1" NPT

Mounting Instructions

1" NPT

FPS-…P 01/1016 page 9

FPS

13. EU Declaration of Conformance

We, KOBOLD-Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole

responsibility that the product:

Paddle Bellows Flow Monitor Model: FPS-...

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below:

EN 60730-2:15:2010
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 2-15: Particular
requirements for automatic electrical air flow, water flow and water level sensing
controls

Also the following EC guidelines are fulfilled:

2014/30/EU EMC Directive

2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS (category 9) industrial monitoring and control
instruments, compliant, no CE-marking for the transitional
period until 2017

Hofheim, 11. Oct. 2016

H. Peters M. Wenzel
General Manager Proxy Holder

page 10 FPS...-P 01/1016