Water-use equipment

Safety Precautions
F.R.L. Be sure to read this section before use.
F.R. Refer to Intro Page 63 for general precautions.
F (Filtr)
R (Reg) Design/selection
L (Lub)
Drain
Separ 1. Working fluids
Mech
Press SW
Res press
DANGER However, the WFK3060 series supports the
exh valve following range.
Do not use in drinking water.
SlowStart Working range
Anti-bac/Bac-
As it does not conform to the requirements of the
100
remove Filt Food Sanitation Act, do not use this product for 90

Fluid temperature (°C)

Film
Resist FR applications that measure water entering the human 80
70
Oil-ProhR body. Intended applications include industrial sensors. 60
Med 50
Press FR 40
No Cu/ Never use with a flammable fluid. 30
PTFE FRL 20
Outdrs FRL WARNING 10
0
Adapter 0 10 20 30 40 50
Joiner
This product cannot be used as a billing meter.
Ambient temperature (°C)
Press Do not use this product for commercial transactions
Gauge
as it is not compliant with the Measurement Act. It
CompFRL
cannot be calibrated, so use it as an industrial sensor. Max. working pressure
LgFRL
Do not use at a pressure exceeding the max.
PrecsR Applicable fluid is water (industrial water, pure working pressure, as excessive pressure can cause
VacF/R water); do not use with any other fluid. product failure. To prevent the pressure from
Clean FR reaching the max. working pressure, particularly
2. Working environment due to water hammer, take the following measures:
ElecPneuR
(1) Using a water hammer reduction valve or other
AirBoost
DANGER similar mechanism, regulate the valve closing
Speed Ctrl speed.
Explosion-proof environments
Silncr Never use this product in an explosive gas (2) Using elastic piping material, e.g. rubber hose,
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atmosphere. The structure is not explosion-proof, and an accumulator, absorb the impact
other
and explosions or fires could occur. pressure.
Fit/Tube
(3) Make the pipe length as short as possible.
Nozzle WARNING
Air Unit Corrosive environments Drip-proof environments
PrecsCompn Do not use this product in an atmosphere This product employs a dust-proof, drip-proof
Electro containing corrosive gases such as sulfur dioxide. structure that provides reliability during
Press SW
maintenance and cleaning, during which it may be
ContactSW exposed to water splashing. However, avoid using
Fluid temperature and ambient temperature
AirSens Use with fluid temperature within the range of 1 to this product in a location where it may be constantly
PresSW exposed to water or intense splattering of water
Cool 70°C. If the fluid temperature rises to 70°C and
Air Flo over, cool it down using a cooling system such as a and/or oil.
Sens/Ctrl
chiller. As well, if there is a risk of freezing, drain
WaterRtSens
the product or keep it warm to prevent freezing. Working conditions for CE compliance
TotAirSys
(Total Air) Even if the ambient temperature is within the specified This product is CE-marked, indicating conformity
TotAirSys
(Gamma) range, do not use this product in a location where with the EMC Directives. The standard for the
Gas rapid changes in temperature can occur. immunity for industrial environments applied to this
generator
product is EN61000-6-2; the following requirements
RefrDry
must be satisfied in order to conform to this
DesicDry Chill in a standard. Conditions
Higher than Below Keep
chiller
HiPolymDry 70°C 1°C warm T
 he evaluation of this product is performed by using a
cable that has a power supply line and a signal line paired
MainFiltr
to assess the product's performance.
Dischrg Water temperature Water temperature
etc T
 his product is not equipped with surge protection.
Ambient temperature should be in the 0 to 50°C Implement surge protection measures on the system side.
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 WFK3000 Series
Product-specific cautions
CAUTION 3. Analog output A1 (4-20 mA) F.R.L.
If there is a risk of foreign matter entering the fluid, connection F.R.
install a filter (strainer) on the primary side. If foreign F (Filtr)
matter adheres to the vortex generator or vortex The following wiring diagram is for analog output A1 R (Reg)
detector, measurement accuracy can be (4-20 mA) only L (Lub)
compromised.
+V (Brown) Drain
Foreign matter Separ
(Sealant tape, Mech
etc.) Press SW
ANO (Orange)

Main circuit
Res press
exh valve
Strainer
SlowStart
ANO (Black)
Vortex detector Anti-bac/Bac-
remove Filt
Vortex generator Film
GND (Blue) Resist FR
Oil-ProhR
Strainer specifications Med
Press FR
Item Usage No Cu/
PTFE FRL
Specification fluid Water CAUTION Outdrs FRL
Pressure resistance MPa 2
24 VDC DC+
Adapter
Working pressure range MPa 0 to 1 Joiner
Operating ambient temperature range°C 1 to 90 Upper level input circuit
Press
Gauge
Main material Usage WFK1 DC+
CompFRL
Body Copper alloy casting
Internal circuit
4−20 mA+
V1+
250Ω
Strainer Stainless steel I1+ ch1
LgFRL
4−20 mA −
COM1
240Ω
DC−
PrecsR
A
VacF/R
External view of strainer
DC+
WFK2
A C
B Clean FR
4−20 mA+
Internal circuit

V2+
I2+
250Ω ElecPneuR
ch2
4−20 mA−
COM2
240Ω AirBoost
DC−
AG

Power supply Speed Ctrl

+15 V
24+
DC/DC AG
Silncr
24−
−15 V CheckV/
B

D Certain requirements
Insulated
other
apply to connection
*2) Fit/Tube
*1) Connecting multiple analog output 4 to 20 mA sensors to the same Nozzle
common input circuit (host computer, PLC, etc.) as shown above causes
interference between the signals, preventing correct operation. In this case, Air Unit
Model No. A B C D use the voltage output (standard, A2, A3).
PrecsCompn
WF-FL-280730 70 44 23 Rc 3/8 * The voltage at point A and that at point B are connected inside the
Electro
input circuit, which gives them the same electrical potential, creating
WF-FL-280731 80 49 28 Rc 1/2 Press SW
an error in the respective analog outputs.
WF-FL-280732 100 57 35 Rc 3/4 ContactSW
*2) If the power supply (24 VDC) of the upper level input circuit is not
WF-FL-280733 115 72 43 Rc 1 isolated, install separate power supplies for the input circuit and the AirSens
WF-FL-280734 135 82 52 Rc1 1/4 sensor.
PresSW
WF-FL-280735 160 98 59 Rc1 1/2 Cool
Air Flo
Sens/Ctrl
WaterRtSens
Vibration/impact TotAirSys
(Total Air)
Avoid vibrations of 20 m/s2 or more and shocks of TotAirSys
98 m/s2 or more. This may cause malfunction and/ (Gamma)
Gas
or damage, as this product uses the Karman's generator
vortex type detection principle. RefrDry
DesicDry
HiPolymDry
Vibration
20 m/s 2 or more Shock
98 m/s 2 or more MainFiltr
Dischrg
etc

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 WFK3000 Series
F.R.L. Mounting, installation and adjustment
F.R.
F (Filtr) 1. Wiring 2. Piping
R (Reg)
DANGER CAUTION
L (Lub)
Drain U
 se with power supply voltage and output in the Pipes can be installed vertically, horizontally, or in any other
Separ
Mech specified range. orientation. Note that pipes should be installed so that the
Press SW Applying a voltage that is outside of the specified fluid constantly fills the piping while it flows through the pipes.
Res press
exh valve range may cause malfunction, damage to the When installing a pipe vertically, making the fluid flow
SlowStart sensor, electrical shock, and/or fire. upward can reduce the influence of air bubbles inside.
Anti-bac/Bac- Do not use any load that exceeds the rated output.
remove Filt
Film Using such a load may result in damage to the If a pipe is narrowed just before the flow rate sensor, or if
Resist FR output part or fire. there is a valve or other restricting component on the
Oil-ProhR primary side, cavitation occurs inside the pipe, preventing
Med
Press FR
WARNING accurate measurement. For this reason, such piping
No Cu/ C
 heck the line color and terminal number when should be installed on the secondary side of the sensor.
PTFE FRL
connecting wires. (Cavitation: Vapor cavities that form due to the static
Outdrs FRL
Adapter
While an overcurrent protection circuit for the output pressure at end points, such as a ship propeller,
Joiner transistor and a protection circuit for erroneous dropping below the vapor pressure of the water.
Press
Gauge wiring, using diodes for preventing reverse Reduced efficiency or screw damage may result.)
CompFRL connection, are implemented, these do not protect
LgFRL
against all incorrect wiring. Incorrect wiring can result
in malfunction, failure, or damage to the sensor.
OK
PrecsR
Check the instruction manual for wiring colors and
VacF/R terminal numbers in order to ensure correct wiring. Metering valve Metering valve

Clean FR However, operating the pump with the secondary side valve
ElecPneuR Ensure that wires are properly insulated. closed may cause the flow rate sensor to detect pressure waves
Check that wires do not come into contact with other from the pump, resulting in incorrect indication. If this occurs,
AirBoost
circuits, that no ground faults occur, and that the install the valve on the primary side. When doing so, ensure that
Speed Ctrl insulator between terminals is not defective. Otherwise, a straight pipe with a diameter of 10 times or more bore size is
Silncr overcurrent may flow into the sensor, causing damage. installed between the valve and the flow rate sensor.
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other
CAUTION Using an elbow or bushing in the piping
Fit/Tube When using an elbow or bushing in the piping, provide straight
Keep the cable away from all noise sources, including
Nozzle piping sections of at least 10 D on the IN side and 5 D on the OUT
power distribution wires. Noise can cause malfunctions. side when using a WFK3060 Series model. Note that bore size
Air Unit change by bushing should be within one size. Without a straight
PrecsCompn Keep unused wires from coming into contact with pipe, measurement accuracy can be compromised due to
Electro other wires. disturbances in the flow rate and/or pressure distribution.
Press SW (Straight pipes are not necessary for the WFK3004, 3012,
ContactSW and 3032 Series. However, it is recommended that a
Do not short-circuit the output transistor.
straight pipe is installed to ensure stable measurements.)
AirSens When a load is short-circuited, overcurrent * "D" here indicates the inner diameter of the piping
PresSW
Cool
protection circuit is triggered to prevent damage to material. Refer to the table below for specific values.
Air Flo the output transistor; however, if this state persists, Bore size
Rc3/8 Rc1/2 Rc3/4 Rc1
Sens/Ctrl (10 A) (15 A) (20 A) (25 A)
the output transistor could be damaged.
WaterRtSens 5D 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm 125 mm
Overcurrent protection: Approx. 50 mA 10D 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm
TotAirSys
(Total Air)
TotAirSys
(Gamma) Do not use a load that can produce surge voltage. U
 se appropriate torque to tighten the pipes when connecting them.
Gas While an element that protects against surge is T
 he purpose is to prevent water leakage and thread damage.
generator F
 irst tighten the bolts by hand to ensure that the threads
inserted, repeated exposure to surges can lead to
RefrDry are not damaged, and then use a tool.
damage. Use relays and solenoid valves that are
DesicDry equipped with surge absorption elements. If there [Recommended values]
HiPolymDry is a surge source on the same power supply line, Port thread Tightening torque N·m
MainFiltr similarly implement surge protection. Rc3/8 31 to 33
Dischrg Rc1/2 41 to 43
etc Rc3/4 62 to 65
Make sure that the lead wire is free of repeated
Ending bends and tension. This may lead to disconnection. Rc1 83 to 86

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Product-specific cautions
When installing piping, align the fluid flow direction If there is significant difference between the ambient temperature F.R.L.
to the direction marked on the body. Connecting and the fluid temperature, condensation will occur, which can
F.R.
the pipe in the wrong direction causes the flow rate enter wiring parts and cause operation failure. If condensation
to be indicated as less than the actual flow rate or should occur, ensure that the mounting orientation of the flow F (Filtr)
zero. rate sensor is horizontal and the display is facing upward. R (Reg)
L (Lub)
Flow direction When connecting pipes, wrap sealant tape in the Drain
Separ
opposite direction from the threading, from the inside Mech
position to within 2 mm from the pipe end. Press SW
Res press
If sealant tape protrudes from the pipe threads, it could be exh valve
cut when screwing the bolts in. This could cause the tape to SlowStart
enter the solenoid valve, causing failures.
Before piping, clean out the interior of the pipes to Anti-bac/Bac-
W
 hen using a liquid sealant, make sure it does not adhere remove Filt
get rid of any foreign matter, cutting chips and Film
to resin parts.Otherwise resin parts could be damaged, Resist FR
residual water. which is dangerous.
Oil-ProhR
Solid/ Solid/ Med
Make sure that no force is applied to the resin parts liquid liquid Press FR
when piping. Also, make sure that no sealant tape sealant sealant No Cu/
PTFE FRL
or adhesive enters the pipes when connecting the
Outdrs FRL
piping. Adapter
Joiner
OK OK Press
Gauge
CompFRL
Use/maintenance
LgFRL
PrecsR
1. Common 2. Applicable fluid
VacF/R
CAUTION CAUTION Clean FR
If a problem occurs during operation, immediately Follow the precautions below for the applicable ElecPneuR
turn the power OFF, stop use, and contact your fluids to be measured. If the following water quality AirBoost
dealer. The display may become warm standards are not met, performance may be Speed Ctrl
(approximately 40°C), but this is not an abnormality. compromised.
Silncr
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Hardware check and other internal settings are The water quality of the applicable fluid should be other
performed during approximately the first two according to the "Guideline of Water Quality for Fit/Tube
seconds after turning the power on. Display and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment" Nozzle
output do not function normally during this period. (Water quality standard: Cooling system -
Air Unit
Particularly, if a transistor output is used in the Circulating type - Circulating water) provided by the
PrecsCompn
control of an interlock circuit, an abnormal stop may Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
Electro
occur. Mask the output during this period. Association. Press SW

Item Chemical formula Unit Water quality standard ContactSW

When changing the output set value, turn OFF the pH - pH (25°C) 6.5 to 8.2 AirSens
equipment first in order to prevent unexpected Electrical conductivity - mS/m (25°C) 0.2 to 80 *1 PresSW
operation in the control system equipment. Chloride ion Cl− mg/L(ppm) 200 or less Cool
Sulfate ion SO42− mg/L(ppm) 200 or less Air Flo
Sens/Ctrl
Acid consumption (pH4.8) CaCO3 mg/L(ppm) 100 or less
Ensure proper operation through periodic Total hardness CaCO3 mg/L(ppm) 200 or less WaterRtSens
inspections. Calcium hardness CaCO3 mg/L(ppm) 150 or less TotAirSys
Ionized silica SiO2 mg/L(ppm) 50 or less (Total Air)
TotAirSys
(Gamma)
When removing the equipment, shut off the power, Iron Fe mg/L(ppm) 1.0 or less Gas
make sure that no water pressure is applied, and Copper Cu mg/L(ppm) 0.3 or less generator
Sulfide ion S2− mg/L(ppm) Not detected
take other safety precautions beforehand. RefrDry
Ammonium ion NH4+ mg/L(ppm) 1.0 or less
Residue chlorine Cl mg/L(ppm) 0.3 or less DesicDry
Do not disassemble or modify, as this may cause Free carbonic acid CO2 mg/L(ppm) 4.0 or less
Stability index - - 6.0 to 7.0 HiPolymDry
malfunction.
*1 Electrical conductivity should be 0.2 [mS/m] and over. MainFiltr
For use in the range of 0.05 to 0.2 [mS/m], consult with CKD. Dischrg
When cleaning the product, use a low-polluting etc
Do not use for ultrapure water, i.e. water with electrical
cleaning agent such as a neutral detergent. conductivity below 0.05 [mS/m]. Ending
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