Data sheet DS/TX-EN Rev.

TX
Thermal dispersion switch

Measurement made easy

K-TEK Level products

Features Options
–– For Liquids, Gases & Small Granular Solids –– Exotic Alloys for Corrosive Applications
–– One Switch for Gas or Liquid Flow, Liquid Level, Interface –– Temperatures from –320 to 500ºF / -195 to 260ºC
Level or Temperature –– Extended Sensor
–– 316L Stainless Steel All Welded Construction Standard –– Remote Mounting
–– Explosion Proof, No Moving Parts –– Flange Mounting
–– Temperature Range –50 to 350°F / -46 to 177°C Standard –– Ceramic Glass To Metal Feedthrough Provides Secondary
–– Pressure to 4000 psig / 275 bar Standard Pressure Boundry

Accessory
–– Stainless steel flow tube adapter for small diameter pipe
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor
Materials of Construction 316L Stainless Steel Standard, Exotic Alloys Optional
Response Time No Flow to Flow: From 3 Seconds; Flow to No Flow: From 8 Seconds
Level: +/- 1/8”; Temperature: From 1 second

Operating Temperature -50 to 350ºF / -46 to 177ºC Standard

Option: -320 to 500ºF / -196 to 260ºC

Operating Pressure Full Vacuum to 2000 psig / 137 bar Standard

Options: 4,000 psig / 275 bar maximum
10,000 psig / 689 bar maximum (HP Option)

Repeatability Flow: 0.5% of maximum flow rating at Constant Conditions Standard;

Level: +/- 1/8”; Temperature: +/- 1ºC

Process Connection 3/4” MNPT Standard

Options: 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-1/2”, 2” MNPT, Flanges, Retractable Probes

Insertion Length 1.8” / 45.7mm Standard

Option: 1.2” / 30.5mm; Custom Lengths Available to 8 ft. (96 in, 2438mm)

Electronics
Powder Coated Aluminum Standard
Housing Optional: Dual Compartment Aluminum; Dual Compartment 316L SS

Operating Temperature -50 to 140ºF/-46 to 60ºC Ambient

Option: Remote Mounting of Electronics Up to 2000 ft. / 609 meters

Power Input 90-132 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5.5 watts max

Options: 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 208-240 VAC

Relay Output DPDT 8 amps @ 250 VAC

Conduit Entry 3/4” FNPT Standard

Approvals CL I, Div I, GP A,B,C,D; T3C Ta = 600C

CL II, III, Div 1, GP E,F,G; T3A Ta = 600C; Type 4X

Shipping Weight 5 lbs standard

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ORDERING INFORMATION:
TX.a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j.k.l.m:
.a Housing
A1 Single Compartment Aluminum Housing Standard
A1W Single Compartment Aluminum Housing with glass window cover
A2 Dual Compartment Aluminum Housing
A2W Dual Compartment Aluminum Housing with Glass Viewing Window
S2 Dual Compartment 316L Stainless Steel Housing
S2W Dual Compartment 316L Stainless Steel Housing with Glass Viewing Window
.b Material Type
S6 316L Stainless Steel Standard 8-3/4"
HB Hastelloy B-3
HC Hastelloy C-276
A20 Alloy 20
AM Monel
.c A) Process Connection – Threaded 4-1/2"
0750 3/4” MNPT Standard
1000 1” MNPT 3/4" MNPT
1250 1-1/4” MNPT 3/4" FNPT
1500 1-1/2” MNPT
2000 2” MNPT 4-7/8"

B) Process Connection – Flanged TX Dimensions with Standard Housing

AABC AA B C
10 1” Flange 1 150# 1 Raised Face, 316L SS
15 1-1/2” Flange 2 300# 2 Raised Face, Carbon Steel
20 2” Flange 3 600# 3 Flat Face, 316L SS
30 3” Flange 4 900# 4 Flat Face, Carbon Steel
40 4” Flange 5 1500# 6 Special
60 6” Flange
.d Insertion Length
18 1.8” / 45.7 mm Insertion Length Standard
12 1.2” / 30.5 mm Insertion Length
CS Customer Specified Length in Inches or Millimeters (1.2” / 30.5 mm minimum), maximum 8 ft. (96 in, 2438 mm)
Lengths > 1,2” restricted to maximum pressure of 2000 psig
.e Power Input
1 90-132 VAC Standard
2 24 VDC or VAC (22.8 - 28.8 VDC; 20 VAC - 25 VAC)
3 200-240 VAC
.f Process Temperature
H0 -50 to 350ºF / -46 to 177ºC Standard
H1 -320 to 500ºF / -196 to 260ºC (Requires remote mounting of electronics)
.g Approvals
X None
N2 FM & CSA Approvals
.h Dual switch point
X None
DS Dual Switch Point Electronics with Millivolt Output
.i Remote Electronics
X None
RJxxxx Remote Electronics with PVC Cable (200ºF / 93.3ºC) Specify cable length
“xxxx” ft. (Max. Length 2000 ft. / 609 m)
RFxxxx Remote Electronics with TEFLON® (a registered trademark of DuPont) Cable (900ºF / 482ºC process tempera-
ture) Specify cable length “xxxx” ft. (Max. Length 2000 ft. / 609 m)
.j Flow Options
X None
HF High Flow Option (Requires 1” MNPT or 1-1/2” Flange or larger; for clean liquids only)
.k High Pressure Options
X None
.l Packing Gland
X None
G1 Packing Gland for Retractable Probe, 50 psig / 3.4 bar Maximum
G2 Packing Gland for Retractable Probe, 500 psig / 34.5 bar Maximum
.m Hermetic Seal
X None
HS 5 Pin Hermetic Feed-through (not offered with Titanium)

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Engineering Documents
GD1 Drawings for Approval - NOTE: Lead time will start after receipt of customer approved drawings
GD2 Drawings for Record
GD3 Certified as Built Drawings - NOTE: Lead time will start after receipt of Purchase Order
Liquid Dye Penetrant
CNA Liquid Dye Penetrant Examination on all Pressure containing Welds (Final Pass Only) (Per Tag)
CNC Liquid Dye Penetrant Examination on 10% of all Pressure containing Welds (Final Pass Only) (Per Tag)
Positive Material Identification
CHC Positive Material Identification with Carbon Content
CHD Positive Material Identification without Carbon Content
Hydrostatic Examination
CP1 Hydrostatic Examination - (10 Minutes)
CP2 Hydrostatic Examination with Chart Recording - (30 Minutes)
Additional Services
CAL Calibration Certificate (Flow)
Material Monitoring
C2 Material Monitoring with Inspection Certificate 3.1 acc. EN 10204
Origin Documents
GS1 Certificate of Origin
GS2 Certificate of Origin Notarized by Local Chamber of Commerce
Certificate of Origin Legalized by Specific Country Chamber of Commerce - Lead Time may be Extended depending on Coun-
GS3
try
GS4 Korean Foreign Trade certificate
GS5 NAFTA Certificate
GS6 EX-IM BANK Certificate (One per Tag)
Certifications
CL Certificate of Compliance
CU3 Certificate of Functionality
CPE Calibration Certificate of Hydrotest Equipment (Requires CP1 or CP2 in Hydrostatic Examination)
CRN Canadian Registration Number (Requires C2 in Material Monitoring and CP1 or CP2 in Hydrostatic Examination)
NACE
CN1 NACE (MR 0103) Hardness Certificate (Requires C2 in Material Monitoring)

Accessory: 316 Stainless Flow Tube part# TX-FLOWTUBE (to adapt standard TX to small diameter pipe sizes)

*Note: For available set points / flow calibration & conversion charts see MKT-0189-1

Accessory Stainless
Steel Flow Tube
Part# TX-FLOWTUBE

3/4” NPT

1/2” NPT
3/4” NPT Bushing
Reducer

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