Introduction; General - ABB K-MAG 10D1476 Instruction Manual

10D1476 K-MAG MAGNETIC FLOWMETER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

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The Series 10D1476 K-MAG magnetic flowmeter, shown in Figure 1-1, is an electromagnetic liquid
flow rate detector. The meter uses the characteristics of a conductive liquid to generate an induced
signal voltage, directly proportional to flow rate, as the liquid passes internal electrodes. The
resultant voltage is applied to a solid state electronics package that conditions it to an output signal
compatible with conventional receiving equipment.
The standard meter design provides a compact, very low power, obstructionless primary metering
element that bolts between flanges in a process pipeline. Pressure losses in this type of meter are
reduced to levels occurring in equivalent lengths of equal diameter pipeline, thus reducing or
conserving pressure source requirements as compared to other metering methods. The compact size
of the meter results in a light-weight unit that requires no additional support other than that used
normally on pipe runs.
The Series 10D1476 K-MAG complies with 3-A Sanitary Standards For Flowmeters For Milk and Milk
Products, Number 28-01*. As an option, for 3-A Sanitary applications, the K-MAG can be supplied
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with TRI-CLAMP sanitary adaptors for connection to the customer's sanitary tubing system. In
addition, for USDA Meat and Poultry Equipment applications, the K-MAG is provided with USDA
accepted epoxy paint on all exterior surfaces, gaskets certified to FDA/USDA sanitary requirements
and TRI-CLAMP sanitary adaptors assembled to the meter with all stainless steel hardware.
* 3-A Sanitary Standards are formulated by the International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians, the
United States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration and the Dairy Industry Committee. The 3-A Sanitary
Standards Symbol Administrative Council verifies compliance to these standards and authorizes the use of the 3-A Symbol.
1/2" (15 mm) Meter Shown 2" (50 mm) Meter Shown
Typical for 1/25" - 1-1/2" Typical for 2" - 4"
(1 mm - 40 mm) Sizes (50 mm - 100 mm) Sizes
FIGURE 1-1. TYPICAL FLOWMETERS
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