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Kayden CLASSIC 816 Thermal Flow, Level & Interface Switch

Brand: Kayden Instruments
Does not ship to OH, United States
The Kayden CLASSIC 816 Flow, Level, Interface Switch & Transmitter features a precision-welded, highly accurate stainless steel sensor.
 
Ideal for liquids, gases, and slurries in a clean or dirty process.
 
The CLASSIC 816 Retractable Packing Gland is available in a wide range of insertion lengths for low- and medium-pressure applications.
 
All Kayden models feature a rugged flameproof enclosure with blind or lens covers available.
 
  • Process Connection
    • Threaded Retractable Packing Gland, 1" Male NPT
  • Adjustable Set Point Range
    • 0-254 feet/s
    • 0-77 meters/s
  • Insertion 'U' Length
    • inch  2.5" to 120" in 1/2" increments
    • cm  6.0 to  305 cm in 1 cm increments
  • Input Power
    • 12-24 Vdc & 115-230 Vac, 50-60 Hz
  • Operating Pressure - Maximum
    • Determined by Retractable Gland Rating
  • Temperature Range - Sensor
    • -40° to 160° C
    • -40° to 320° F
  • Local Enclosure
    • Aluminum Flameproof
    • 1" Female NPT Conduit Connection
  • Local Enclosure Cover
    • Blind or Glass Lens, Flameproof
  • Wetted Materials
    • 316/316L Stainless Steel
  • Outputs/Communications
    • Two Independent Relays - SPDT
    • 4-20 mA
    • Modbus
  • Approvals
    • CSA
    • Single Seal
    • NACE
    • NEMA 4, 4X, 6P, IP65/67
The Kayden CLASSIC 816 Flow, Level, Interface Switch & Transmitter features a precision-welded, highly accurate stainless steel sensor.
 
Ideal for liquids, gases, and slurries in a clean or dirty process.
 
The CLASSIC 816 Retractable Packing Gland is available in a wide range of insertion lengths for low- and medium-pressure applications.
 
All Kayden models feature a rugged flameproof enclosure with blind or lens covers available.
 
  • Process Connection
    • Threaded Retractable Packing Gland, 1" Male NPT
  • Adjustable Set Point Range
    • 0-254 feet/s
    • 0-77 meters/s
  • Insertion 'U' Length
    • inch  2.5" to 120" in 1/2" increments
    • cm  6.0 to  305 cm in 1 cm increments
  • Input Power
    • 12-24 Vdc & 115-230 Vac, 50-60 Hz
  • Operating Pressure - Maximum
    • Determined by Retractable Gland Rating
  • Temperature Range - Sensor
    • -40° to 160° C
    • -40° to 320° F
  • Local Enclosure
    • Aluminum Flameproof
    • 1" Female NPT Conduit Connection
  • Local Enclosure Cover
    • Blind or Glass Lens, Flameproof
  • Wetted Materials
    • 316/316L Stainless Steel
  • Outputs/Communications
    • Two Independent Relays - SPDT
    • 4-20 mA
    • Modbus
  • Approvals
    • CSA
    • Single Seal
    • NACE
    • NEMA 4, 4X, 6P, IP65/67
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Specifications

Brand

Applications

  • Flow
  • Level
  • Interface

Principle of Operation

  • Thermal, Calorimetric

Process Connection Style

  • Threaded Retractable

Retraction Assembly

  • Low Pressure: 316, 316L Stainless Steel (MWP 50 psi)
  • Low Pressure with Security Chain, 316, 316L Stainless Steel (MWP 125 psi)
  • Medium Pressure: 316, 316L Stainless Steel (MWP 500 psi)

NPT Connection

  • 1” NPT Male

Insertion 'U' Length

  • Custom Lengths from 2.5” to 120” (in 1/2” increments)
  • Custom Lengths from 6.4 cm to 305 cm (in 1 cm increments)

Wetted Materials

  • 316, 316L Stainless Steel
  • Hastelloy C-276
  • Titanium Grade 2

Sensor Construction

  • All-Welded Construction

Operating Pressure - Sensor

  • Threaded Style: Max.

Operating Temperature - Sensor

  • -45° to 200° C (-50° to 392° F)

Operating Temperature - Electronics

  • -55° to 65° C
  • -67° to 149° F

Switch Point Range

  • Air & Gases: 0.25 to 200 sfps, 0.08 to 60 smps - Standard Condition 21° C (70° F) at 14.7 psi (1 Atm)
  • Hydrocarbon-based Liquids: 0.01 - 5.0 fps, 0.003 - 1.50 mps
  • Water-based Liquids: 0.01 - 3.00 fps, 0.003 - 0.9 mps

Response Time

  • Approximately 0.5 to 30 seconds

Accuracy

  • Flow Service: ± 1.0 % of Set Point Velocity over Operating Range of ± 28° C (± 50° F)
  • Level Service: ± 0.64 cm (0.25”)

Switch Type

  • 2 SPDT Sealed Relay Contacts Rated @ 4 Amps Resistive 230 Vac or 30 Vdc, Max.

Input Power

  • 12-24 Vdc, 115-230 Vac, 50/60 Hz / Universal Power Input
  • Power Consumption: Max.

Output

  • 4-20 mA (Thermal Signal, Scaleable)

Communication

  • Modbus RTU Communication-Alarms, Flow Status & Diagnostics
  • RS-485 Using Kayden's Remote Control & Monitoring Software (RCMS) or other Modbus Compatible Software

Approvals & Certifications

  • CSA
  • CSA - Local (Sensor) Enclosure Flameproof: Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D, Ex d IIB + H₂ AEx d IIB + H₂ (Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB + H₂) Temperature Code: T3 Enclosure Typical 4, IP55 Single Seal Approved Per ANSI/ISA 12.27.01-2003
  • CSA - Remote Electronics Enclosure - Optional Flameproof: Class I, Groups B, C, D, Ex d IIB + H₂ AEx d IIB + H₂ (Class I, Zone 1, Groups IIB + H₂) Temperature Code: T3
  • CRN - Canadian Registration Number - the Kayden Classic 816 does not have a CRN Number

Electronics - Standard Features

  • 100 % Digital Design. Electronics are Environmentally Sealed
  • 4-Adjustable Independent Switch Point Timers
  • Automated Redundant Self-Test Diagnostics
  • Display Panel Lock-Out*
  • Easy Setup: No Mechanical Jumpers or Trim Pots
  • Incrementally Adjustable Heater Power (5 % Steps) with Automatic Over-Range Protection
  • Intelligent User Interface with Push-Button & Constant Display of Operation (Flow/Level)
  • Start-Up Bypass Timer
  • Temperature Compensation
  • Temperature Mode*: Process Temperature may be Displayed/Graphed in Flow/Level Mode
  • *Configurable only from the Kayden RCM Software

Remote Control & Monitoring Software

  • Adjust Relay Modes
  • Adjust Set Points 1 & 2
  • Load or Save User Settings
  • Lock or Unlock the Display Panel to Protect the Settings
  • Modify Heater Settings to Optimize Response Time
  • Monitor Operating Status
  • Operated Via a Personal Computer Locally or from a Remote Control Center
  • Visualize the Actions of the Process Via the Graphical Display
  • Many Other Adjustable Features

Environmental Protection

  • IP55
  • NEMA 4 / IP55

Local Enclosure Conduit Connection

  • 1” NPT Female Conduit Connection

Local Enclosure & Cover Material

  • Copper-Free Aluminum (Does Not Exceed 0.4 % Copper)

Local Enclosure Cover

  • Glass Lens Cover - Flameproof
  • Blind Cover - Flameproof
  • Buna-N O-Ring on Cover

Enclosure, Body Details

  • 1” NPT Female Conduit Connection
  • Buna-N O-Ring on Cover

Local Enclosure & Cover Finish

  • Powder-Coated Polyester TGIC

Remote Electronics Enclosure Cover

  • Glass Lens Cover - Flameproof

Remote Electronics Enclosure & Cover Finish

  • Powder-Coated Polyester TGIC

Sensor, Probe Style

  • Insertion

Storage Temperature

  • Store in a clean & dry environment between -30° & 60° C (-22° & 140° F)
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Applications

Flow
  • Ammonia Storage
  • Biogas Flow
  • Catalysis Vessels
  • Chemical Injection & Additive Flow Monitoring
  • Chemical Reactors
  • Chlor-alkali Processes
  • Compressors
  • Condensers
  • Deionization Tanks
  • Digester Gas Flow
  • Distillation Columns
  • Drain Line Flow
  • Emergency Eye Wash & Shower Stations
  • Fermentation Vessels
  • Flare Gas Monitoring
  • Flare Knock-out Drums
  • Flow Monitoring & Verification
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) - Power & Utilities
  • High Pressure Flows
  • Leak Detection
  • Lube Oil Systems
  • Monitoring Purge Air Flow
  • Natural Gas to Boilers
  • Pumps
  • Reboilers
  • Refinery Flow Applications
  • Relief Valve & Rupture Disk Flow Monitoring
  • Remote Indication of Flow via Analog Output & Digital Communications
  • Pump Protection - Dry Alarm
  • Tank Blanketing
  • Tank Overflow Protection
  • Tanker Loading & Unloading
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Vaporizers
  • Vent Monitoring

Level
  • Biogas Dehydration
  • Blending Operations
  • Carbon Slurry Level
  • Compressor Scrubber
  • Compressor Waste Liquid
  • Condensate Receiver Tanks
  • Cooling Tower Basins
  • Crude Desalting
  • Crude Dehydration
  • Deionization Tanks
  • Digester Blow Tanks
  • Free Water Knock-out Tanks - High, Low and Interface Level
  • Geothermal - Degasser Tanks
  • Geothermal - Steam & Brine Separators
  • Leak Detection (Accumulation Reservoir)
  • Lime Slurry Level
  • Mixing & Blending Systems
  • Oil Separators & Treaters - High, Low & Interface Level
  • Production Fluid Storage
  • Pulp Bleaching Towers
  • Pulp Digesters
  • Pulp Storage
  • Pulp Washing Systems
  • Sampler Systems
  • Sand Separators
  • Scrubber Vessels
  • Storage Tanks
  • Sumps - All Types of fluids: Water, Oil, etc.
  • Surge Tanks
  • Tank Overflow
  • Turpentine Recovery
  • Vapor & Liquid Separation
  • Vapor Recovery

Interface
  • Crude Desalting
  • Interface Control in Separation Vessels
  • Interface Detection
  • Interface Control & Level Detection in Settling Vessels
  • Liquid-Liquid Extraction - LLX

Media
  • Liquids, Air & Gases
  • Slurries
  • Corrosive Liquids

Areas
  • Flameproof, Hazardous & General-Purpose Areas

IDEAL PROCESS CONDITIONS FOR FLOW

Liquids
  • Consistent Process Composition & Temperature
  • Sufficient Straight Run Flow Profile (minimizes turbulence)
  • Recommended Minimum of 5 Pipe Diameters from any Disturbance

Air & Gas
  • Consistent Process Composition & Temperature
  • Sufficient Straight Run Flow Profile (minimizes turbulence)
  • Clean and Dry

Slurries
  • Consistent Process Composition & Temperature
  • Sufficient Straight Run Flow Profile (minimizes turbulence)

Emulsion
  • Consistent Process Composition & Temperature
  • Sufficient Straight Run Flow Profile (minimizes turbulence)

UNDESIRABLE PROCESS CONDITIONS FOR FLOW
   
Liquids
  • Inconsistent Process Composition or Temperature
  • Insufficient Straight Run
  • Aerated Fluids
  • Turbulence

Air & Gas
  • Inconsistent Process Composition or Temperature
  • Wet or Saturated Air & Gas

Slurries
  • Inconsistent Process Composition or Temperature
  • Insufficient Straight Run
  • Aerated Fluids
  • Turbulence

Emulsion
  • Inconsistent Process Composition & Temperature
  • Insufficient Straight Run
  • Aerated Fluids
  • Turbulence

Solids
  • Dry granulated processes are NOT good candidates for thermal switches
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