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Shuttle Type Adjustable Flow Switch Operating Principle

Adjustable Versions

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Adjustable versions of the FS-200 and FS-400 Flow Switches incorporate an internal adjustable bypass vane which is controlled externally using an ordinary, flat-blade screwdriver. As the bypass vane is rotated to its open position, an increasing amount of liquid is allowed to bypass the shuttle assembly, resulting in the need for a higher rate of flow to actuate the switch; closing the adjustable bypass vane results in switch actuation at lower flow rates. Flow switch actuation can be set from 0.75 GPM to 15 GPM.

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90° Flow Path Versions

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Replace an ordinary 90° pipe joint with an FS-400 Series switch to monitor liquid flow with 1% repeatability. A choice of seven flow rate actuation settings ranging from 0.75 GPM to 10.0 GPM are offered.