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PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Variable area flowmeters in an all-metal design
The solid metal DK flowmeters are suitable for measuring liquids and gases.
Because of their robust design the flowmeters are particularly suited for difficult operating and
environmental conditions.
The extremely compact design and the elimination of inlet and outlet sections allows for simple
and cost-effective integration into measuring systems such as process analysers.
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Highlights
• DK32 with horizontal connections - with valve
• DK34 with vertical connections - without valve
• DK37 with a higher measuring accuracy and larger indication
• Narrow design enabling a high packing density
• Easy installation and commissioning
Industries
• Chemical
• Petrochemical
• Oil & Gas
• Mechanical and plant engineering
• Analyser system building
• Compressor and pump technology
Applications
The devices are particularly suitable for the measurement of small quantities of:
• Process or carrier gases
• Nitrogen, CO
• Sample flows for process analysers
• Sealing gas or sealing liquid measurement on sealing systems
• Purge fluids for measuring systems
• Air or water
• Chemicals and additives
• Lubricating, cooling and anti-corrosive agents
or other industrial gases
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1.2 Options for type DK metal
DK32
DK32
DK32DK32
DK34
DK34
DK34DK34
DK32 - DK34 - DK37
• Horizontal process connections, rear
• For flow rates of 0.15...150 l/h liquid or 1.6...4800 l/h
gas
• Design with valve at bottom, valve on top or without
valve
• Vertical process connections
• For flow rates of 0.15...150 l/h liquid or 1.6...4800 l/h
gas
• Design without valve
DK32, DK34 with electrical signal outputs
DK32, DK34 with electrical signal outputs
DK32, DK34 with electrical signal outputsDK32, DK34 with electrical signal outputs
Electrical options:
Electrical options:
Electrical options:Electrical options:
• 1 or 2 limit switches, NAMUR
• 1 limit switch, Reed
• 4...20 mA current output and HART
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communication
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DK32, DK34 with flange connection adapter
DK32, DK34 with flange connection adapter
DK32, DK34 with flange connection adapterDK32, DK34 with flange connection adapter
DK37/M8E
DK37/M8E
DK37/M8EDK37/M8E
PRODUCT FEATURES
Flange connection adapters with a standard length of
250 mm / 9.8" and DN15/DN25 flanges can be used for
connection to the process instead of the NPT/G threads.
• Electronic bargraph indicator
• 4...20 mA current output and HART
• For flow rates of 0.15...250 l/h liquid or 1.6...8000 l/h
gas
• Design with valve at bottom, valve on top or without
valve
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communication
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DK37/M8M
DK37/M8M
DK37/M8MDK37/M8M
DK32, DK37 with flow regulator
DK32, DK37 with flow regulator
DK32, DK37 with flow regulatorDK32, DK37 with flow regulator
The inlet or outlet pressure regulators are used to
provide constant flow rates in the case of variable inlet
or outlet pressures.
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1.3 Functional principle
The flowmeter operates in accordance with the float measuring principle.
The measuring unit consists of a metal cone in which a float can move freely up and down.
The medium flows through the flowmeter from bottom to top.
The float adjusts itself so that the buoyancy force A acting on it, the form resistance W and its
weight G are in equilibrium: G = A + W
DK32 - DK34 - DK37
Figure 1-1: Functional principle
For DK32, DK34 and DK37/M8M 1 the flow-dependent height of the float in the measuring unit is
transmitted by means of a magnetic coupling on a scale.
For DK37/M8E, DK32/ESK and DK34/ESK 2 the flow-dependent height of the float in the
measuring unit is transmitted to the electronic display by means of a magnetic coupling on
sensors S1 and S2.
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2.1 Technical data
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The following data is provided for general applications. If you require data that is more
relevant to your specific application, please contact us or your local sales office.
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Additional information (certificates, special tools, software,...) and complete product
documentation can be downloaded free of charge from the website (Downloadcenter).
Measuring system
Application rangeFlow measurement of liquids or gases
Function / Measuring principleFloat measuring principle
Measured value
Primary measured valueFloat position
Secondary measured valueOperating volume flow, nominal volume flow or mass flow
Measuring accuracy
DirectiveVDI/VDE 3513, sheet 2 (qG = 50%)
DK32, DK344.0%
DK372.5%
TECHNICAL DATA
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Operating conditions
Max. operating temperature TSDepending on the version (refer to nameplate)
Standard version: up to +150°C / +221°F
HT version: up to +200°C / +392°F
Max. operating pressure PSDepending on the version (refer to nameplate)
Standard version: 130 barg / 1885 psig
Max. test pressure PTDepending on the version (refer to nameplate)
Standard version: 202 barg / 2930 psig
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Ingress protection
DK32, DK34 mechanicalIP66/IP68
DK32, DK34 with limit switches K1/K2IP65
DK32, DK34 with transmitter ESK3xIP66/IP68
DK37 with PPS indicatorIP66
DK37 with stainless steel indicatorIP66/IP67
Installation conditions
Inlet and outlet sectionsNone
Protect devices from vibration and highfrequency oscillation
1 Higher pressures on request
Use in accordance with IEC 61298-3 in control room or field
with medium vibration level
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Materials
Top fitting, bottom fitting, coneCrNi steel 1.4404 / 316 L
Lock screwCrNi steel 1.4404 / 316 L
Float, standardCrNi steel 1.4404 / 316 L or titanium
Dosing unitCrNi steel 1.4571 / 316 Ti
Valve stemCrNi steel 1.4404 / 316 L
Gasket of lock screwPTFE
Gasket of dosing unitFPM/PTFE, PTFE, FFKM
Indicator housing of DK32, DK34Die-cast aluminium with powder coating
Indicator housing of DK37/M8_/PPS
Indicator housing of DK37/M8_/R/Stainless steel 1.4408/CF8M
1 Other gasket materials on request
Other options on request:
• Surface passivation of all metallic, wetted parts