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05/07-30-2019
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KOBOLD Instruments, Inc.
1801 Parkway View Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Oval gear flowmeters are categorized as positive displacement
flow technology. When liquid flows through this type of positive
displacement flowmeter, two oval geared rotors measure a constant
volume per rotation within a precisely machined measuring chamber.
With each rotation, a constant volume of liquid is measured. The
rotation of the oval gears is sensed via magnets embedded within
the rotors. These magnets transmit a high resolution pulse output.
The output signal can be processed externally via a remote display
controller or PLC or via a variety of output/display options available
as accessories attached to the flowmeters.
Operation:
Liquid travels around
the crescent shaped
chambers created by
the rotational movement
of the rotors
Liquid in transit
Flow
Liquid entering the
measuring chamber
The positive displacement flow technology allows for precise flow
measurement of most clean liquids regardless of the media's
conductivity. Other liquid properties also have a minimal effect on
the performance of this type of meter. Flow profile conditioning is
not required, as with alternative flow technology options, making
oval gear installations simple to install in tight spaces and at a
economical price.
Areas of Application
Suitable for viscous, non abrasive, clean liquids like:
Petroleum
Grease
Pastes
●
●
Oil
Fuels
●
●
Aluminum body meters are compatible with fuels, fuel oils, & other
lubricating liquids. In addition to lubricating media, stainless steel
flowmeters are suitable for most products and chemicals.
Pulse Out or Option ..Zx with Cooling Fins: -4...250 °F
Option ..T0: -4...300 °F
Ambient Temperature -4 ... 176 °F,
Option M4: 32...140 °F
Cable Entry:M20 x 1.5 or 1/2" NPT Adapter
* Closest AISI Equivalent to 1.3955 Stainless Steel
** Reference Conditions: DON-x05...x20 (Mineral Oil, 10 cSt, 68 °F, 75 PSIG)
DON-x25...x60 (Mineral Oil, 3 cSt, 68 °F, 14 PSIG)
Accuracy data is valid for given viscosities and higher
No responsibility taken for errors;
subject to change without prior notice.
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Oval Gear Flowmeter Model DON
ATEX-Approval
(Options E1/E2/E3/E4/E5): II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb (-20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C)
(Options HE, DE, BE,
KE, GE, LE, RE): II 2G Ex db IIC T4/T6 Gb
I M2 Ex db I Mb
IECEx-Approval
(Options E1/E2/E3/E4/E5): Ex ia llC T4 Gb
(Options HE, DE, BE, KE,
GE, LE, RE): Ex db llC, Ex db l Mb
Maximum Pressure (Threaded Models)
Maximum Pressure (PSI)
Model
DON-x05
DON-x06--
DON-x10--
DON-x15--
DON-x201000*
DON-x30
DON-x35435
DON-x40
DON-x45
DON-x50
DON-x55
DON-x60
With flanges: Maximum pressure rating as above or as per flange rating,
whichever is lower.
* Max pressure of 1450 psi possible with steel screws (see order details)
DON-1
925
580725
230230230230
DON-
2/8
1450
DON-1 (Op-
tion-M4)
--
580
DON-2/8
(Option–M4)
580DON-x25870*
Output Types
Reed Switch Pulse Output (.. R0 / RE)
The reed switch output is a two wire, normally open, SPST, voltage
free contact ideal for installations without power or for use in
hazardous area locations where Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) is required.
Note: when using the reed switch output, the liquid temperature must
not change at a rate greater than 18 °F per minute.
Average switching life of reed contact (MTTF):
Max. Load (100 V / 10 mA) 5 x 105 switching cycles
Min. Load (<5 V / 10 mA) 5 x 108 switching cycles
Power supply: max. 30 VDC, max. 200 mA
Hall Sensor Pulse Output (.. H0/HE)
In the electronics options H0/HE, a Hall Effect sensor is combined
with an active push-pull output. The signal output is actively switched
either to +Vs or to ground. No additional external circuit is required
(e.g. pull-up resistor). The "high" signal is approximately equal to the
supply voltage +Vs and the "low" signal is approximately 0 V. The
electronic utilizes a 3-wire connection with an external supply voltage
of 8 ... 30 VDC. The electrical load may be optionally connected to
the supply voltage or to GND. Maximum output current (current
source or sink): 100 mA (short circuit protected). In addition to the
Hall sensor, this option is equipped with a Reed switch which works
the same as option R0/RE.
No responsibility taken for errors;
subject to change without prior notice.
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Hall Sensor Pulse Output (.. HU)
Like option H0, except an NPN output in place of the
push-pull output and a supply voltage of 5-30 V
DC.
Hall Sensor Pulse Output, (.. B0/BE)
Like options H0/HE; however with bipolar sensors and
alternating polarized magnets. This option is used for
pulsating flow, but is not equipped with a Reed switch and
has half the k-factor value as compared to H0/HE.
High-Resolution Hall Sensor Pulse Output, (..G0/GE,
..K0/KE)
Like options H0/HE; the models DON-x05 and DON-x10 can
be supplied with four times the pulse count per volume unit
and models DON-x05...x20 with double the amount of pulses
(K0/KE) (see table«Output Pulse Resolution» on the following
pages).
Quadrature Hall Effect Pulse Output (..D0/DE)
The DON with option D0/DE provides two independent Hall
sensors. They are arranged to give separate outputs out of
phase with one another.
The QUAD output is mostly suitable for detecting bidirectional
flows (detection of flow direction) or where a redundant signal
is desirable. Maximum output current per channel (current
source or sink): 100 mA (short circuit protected).
Analog Output (..L0/LE)
The options L0 and LE (Ex) are available with a loop-powered
4-20 mA output. The loop must be powered with an external,
16...32 VDC power supply. The maximum resistance of the
series loads (PLC analog input / display electronics) depends
on the magnitude of the supply voltage and can be calculated
as follows:
Max. load [Ohm] = (+Vs – 9 VDC) / 0.02 A [Ω]
Example: +Vs = 32 VDC = > max. load = 1150 Ω
+Vs = 16 VDC => max. load = 350 Ω
The load can be inserted at any point in the current loop,
observing correct polarity.
Mechanical Totalizer (..M4)
The DON-x20 .. through DON-x60 .. are available with a 4-digit
resettable totalizer and indication of accumulated total value.
The motion of the rotors is transmitted to the mechanical
register totalizer via an interfacing reduction gear train and
dynamic seal assembly. Option M4 is also optionally available
in liters.
Body Material: Enameled Die-cast Aluminum,
Powder-coated
Protection: IP 65
Batching Unit Rate /Totalizer Rate /Totalizer Rate /Totalizer
Power Supply
External
(also for Backlighting)
Battery-Operation
(Outputs Inactive)
Battery Included
in Shipment
2)
3)
5 - 28 VDC12 - 28 VDC5 - 28 VDC9 - 28 V
DC
-
yesnoyesyesyesyesnoyesnono
yes
-
yesnoyesyes
-
Ui = 28 V
Ii = 100 mA
Pi = 0.7 W
yes
--
LCD Display
Selectable Unitsyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Decimal Pointyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Accumulative Totalyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Resettable Totalyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Linearizationyesnoyesyesyesyesnoyesyesyes
Rate Displayyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
Backlightingyesyesyesyesnononononono
Input
SensorsHall Sensor/Reed SwitchReed Switch
Outputs
4-20 mAnonoyesnonononoyesyes (HART®)yes
Flow Rate
Alarm Min./Max.
no
no
NPN/PNP/
Push-Pull
nononononono
optocoupler
Batch End & Controlnoyesnonononoyesnonono
Pulse OutputnonoPush-Pull Push-Pullnonononono
2 x SPDT Relays
1)
noyesoptionnonono
with
optocoupler
nono
optocoupler
Installation
IP 65yesyesyesIP 66/67IP 66/67yesyesyesyesyes
with
with
Cable EntriesM20x1.5 or ½" NPT
Media Temperature
Range
(Cooling Fin Option: max.
250 °F)
Ambient Temperature
Range
-4... 176 °F32 ... 140 °F
-4...176 °F
Housing MaterialPA6 GF35 UL94 HB/VO / PC UL94 V-2
ATEX Approvalnoyes
1)
Replaces solid state outputs, for details see ZOK Datasheet
2)
Battery operation only acceptable with reed switch sensor "Rx"
3)
Options Z6, Z7, Z8, and Z9 are shipped without batteries
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No responsibility taken for errors;
subject to change without prior notice.
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DON Pressure Drop Versus Viscosity Curves
Oval Gear Flowmeter Model DON
1 Standard Rotors 100 % of Full Scale
2 Standard Rotors 50 % of Full Scale
Special Cut Rotors 100 % of Full Scale
3 Standard Rotors 25 % of Full Scale
Special Cut Rotors 50 % of Full Scale
4 Special Rotors 25 % of Full Scale
5 Special Rotors 10 % of Full Scale
2 Standard Rotors 50 % of Full Scale
Special Cut Rotors 100 % of Full Scale
3 Standard Rotors 25 % of Full Scale
Special Cut Rotors 50 % of Full Scale
4 Special Cut Rotors 25 % of Full Scale
5 Special Cut Rotors 10 % of Full Scale
6 Special Cut Rotors 5 % of Full Scale
Pressure Drop Limit Versus Flowrate
The curves above represent the pressure drop for standard cut oval rotors. Special cut rotors, option "Y" have alternate tooth relief
which effectively reduces the pressure drop by 50%. When sizing a meter, be sure your selection falls below the 1 bar (14.5 PSI)
maximum allowable pressure drop line on the graph.
No responsibility taken for errors;
subject to change without prior notice.
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Oval Gear Flowmeter Model DON
Maximum Flowrate Multiplier (for Higher Viscosities)
Viscosity
(cPs)
≤ 1,00011
≤ 2,0000.51
≤ 4,0000.420.84
≤ 6,0000.330.66
≤ 8,0000.250.5
≤ 30,0000.150.3
≤ 60,0000.120.25
≤ 150,0000.10.2
≤ 250,0000.050.1
≤ 1,000,0000.0250.05
Standard
Rotor
Special Cut
Rotor
Special Cut Rotors for Higher Viscosities
For viscosities > 1000 cP, special cut rotors (option: "Y") are
normally required to keep the maximum pressure drop from
exceeding acceptable levels. This option applies to DON-x15
and larger sizes. For higher viscosities, the flowmeter max.
flowrate is derated according to the table above.
Example:
DON-x25G measuring viscous oil at 8000 cP:
max. flow of 40 GPM x 0.5 = 20.0 GPM new max. flow rate.
Noise Level (in dB) at Full Scale
SizePPS GearsSS Gears
x258391
x308493.1
x3583.595
x4085.496
x4587.598
x5086.199.4
x5586.198.1
x608599
Information Required for Order:
To ensure proper operation, this product requires a
completed application guide form to be submitted with
any order. Please refer to the ‘documentation’ tab on
the bottom of the product page for this product on our
website in order to obtain the correct form. You can
also contact your KOBOLD representative for this form.
Nominal Output Pulse Resolution*
Model
DON-x05 0.13...9.5 GPH1010710107
DON-x060.5...9.5 GPH1010710107
DON-x10 0.5...27 GPH40204020
DON-x15 4...145 GPH13292657
DON-x20 0.26...10.6310617
DON-x25 2.6...4098394
DON-x30 4.0...6651208
DON-x35 8.0...12024.296.5
DON-x40 13...15018.574.2
DON-x45 10...2009.739.0
DON-x50 13...2605.722.3
DON-x55 20...4003.9715.9
DON-x60 40...6602.128.71
Flow Range
(GPM)
Reed Switch
Rx
Hall Sensor
Hx
Pulse per Gallon
Hall Sensor
Bx
---
---
---
1329
310
98
51
24.2
18.5
9.7
5.7
3.97
2.12
QuadratureHall Sensor
Dx
101074285120214
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4020160808040
2657---5315
617------
197------
102------
51.1------
37.1------
19.5------
11.4------
7.95------
4.35------
Hall Sensor,
High-Resolution
Gx
*The output resolution values listed in the above table are only approximate values. The exact output resolution value is
noted within the calibration certificate delivered with each flowmeter.
Hall Sensor,
High-Resolution
Kx
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Oval Gear Flowmeter Model DON
Order Details (Example: DON-105G N1 1 L0 N 0)
Housing / Rotor Material
Measuring
Range
0.13...9.5
GPH
0.5...9.5
GPH
0.5...27
GPH
4...145
GPH
0.26...10.6
GPM
2.6...40
GPM
4.0...66
GPM
8.0...120
GPM
13...150
GPM
10...200
GPM
13...260
GPM
20...400
GPM
40...660
GPM
1)
Only for DON-x35; 2) Only for DON-x05 and DON-x10; 3) Without Backlighting; 4) Replace 'G' with 'H' to Order LPM (LPH); 5) With Steel Screws, Only for DON-2... and
DON-8...;
Ordering, (Possible Flow Directions: Bottom to Top, Left to Right, or Right to Left);
9)
Only for DON-x05, -x10, -x15 Without Reed Switch;
Aluminum
with PPS
Rotor
Stainless
Steel
DON-105G..--
-DON-206G.. DON-806G..
DON-110G.. DON-210G.. DON-810G..
DON-115G.. DON-215G.. DON-815G..
DON-120G.. DON-220G.. DON-820G..
DON-125G.. DON-225G.. DON-825G..
DON-130G.. DON-230G.. DON-830G..
DON-135G.. DON-235G.. DON-835G..
DON-140G.. DON-240G.. DON-840G..
DON-145G.. DON-245G.. DON-845G..
DON-150G.. DON-250G.. DON-850G..
DON-155G.. DON-255G.. DON-855G..
DON-160G.. DON-260G.. DON-860G..
10)
6)
Only for DON-x20...DON-x60; see M4 Option Description for Details on Minimum Incremental Volume Unit per Model Number; Please Specify Flow Direction when
Option(s) to Add. Special Cut Rotors for Higher Viscosities: Not for DON-x05...DON-x10, Check Valve: From DON-x30..., and any other Non-Standard Request
No responsibility taken for errors;
subject to change without prior notice.
4)
Stainless
Steel with
Connection
O-ring
Material
PPS Rotor
..N1.. = ⅛
" NPT
..R1.. = G ⅛
..N1.. = ⅛
" NPT
..R1.. = G ⅛
N2.. =
..
..R2.. =
..N3.. = ⅜
¼" NPT
G ¼
" NPT
..R3.. = G ⅜
N4.. =
..
..R4.. =
P45).. =
..
..H45).. =
N6.. =
..
..R6.. =
A6.. =
..
½" NPT
G ½
½" NPT (1450 psi)
G ½ (1450 psi)
1" NPT
G 1
1" 150 lb
ANSI Flange
B6.. =
..
1" 300 lb
ANSI Flange
F6.. =
..
DN25 PN40
DIN Flange
P65).. =
..
..H65).. =
N8.. =
..
..R8.. =
A8.. =
..
ANSI Flange
B8.. =
..
ANSI Flange
F8.. =
..
1" NPT (1450 psi)
G 1 (1450 psi)
1½" NPT
G 1½
1½" 150 lb
1½" 300 lb
DN40 PN40
..1.. = FKM
..3.. = FEP
Coated
EPDM
..4.. = NBR
DIN Flange
N9.. =
..
..R9.. =
A9.. =
..
2" NPT
G 2
2" 150 lb
ANSI Flange
B91).. =
..
2" 300 lb
ANSI Flange
F9.. =
..
DN50 PN16
DIN Flange
..C9.. = DN50 PN40
DIN Flange
NB.. =
..
..RB.. =
AB.. =
..
3" NPT
G 3
3" 150 lb
ANSI Flange
FB.. =
..
DN80 PN16
DIN Flange
NC.. =
..
..RC.. =
AC.. =
..
4" NPT
G 4
4" 150 lb
ANSI Flange
FC.. =
..
DN100 PN16
DIN Flange
7)
10)
Calibrated up to 500 GPM. Higher Flow Rate Calibration on Request;
Only for Electronic Options -Zx/-Ex, not for DON-1.. and DON-8..; 8) Only for DON-2;