Signet 515 Rotor-X Paddlewheel Flow Sensors

Features
• Operating range 0.3 to 6 m/s (1 to 20 ft/s)

• Wide turndown ratio of 20:1

• Highly repeatable output

• Simple, economical design

• Installs into pipe sizes DN15 to DN900

(½ to 36 in.)

• Self-powered/no external power required

Standard Integral Wet-Tap
Sensor • Test certificate included for -X0, -X1
Sensor Sensor
(with red cap)
• Chemically resistant materials

LEAD FREE
Simple to install with time-honored reliable FM Pb
performance, Signet 515 Rotor-X Paddlewheel Flow
RoHS
APPROVED COMPLIANT

Sensors are highly repeatable, rugged sensors that

offer exceptional value with little or no maintenance.
The output signal of the Model 515 is a sinusoidal Applications
frequency capable of driving a self-powered flowmeter
(Model 3-5090). The wide dynamic flow range of 0.3 to
• Pure Water Production
6 m/s (1 to 20 ft/s) allows the sensor to measure liquid • Filtration Systems
flow rates in full pipes and can be used in low pressure • Chemical Production
systems. • Liquid Delivery Systems
• Pump Protection
The Model 515 sensors are offered in a variety of • Scrubber Systems
• Water Monitoring
materials for a wide range of pipe sizes and insertion
• Not suitable for gases
configurations. The many material choices including
PP and PVDF make this model highly versatile and
chemically compatible to many liquid process solutions.
Sensors can be installed in up to DN900 (36 in.) pipes
using Signet’s comprehensive line of custom fittings.
These custom fittings, which include tees, saddles,
and weldolets, seat the sensor to the proper insertion
depth into the process flow. The sensors are also
offered in configurations for wet-tap and intrinsically
safe installation requirements.
Specifications

General
Operating Range 0.3 to 6 m/s 1 to 20 ft/s
Pipe Size Range DN15 to DN900 ½ to 36 in.
Linearity ±1% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Repeatability ±0.5% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)
Min. Reynolds Number Required 4500
Wetted Materials
Sensor Body Glass-filled PP (black) or PVDF (natural)
O-rings FPM (std), optional EPR (EPDM) or FFPM
Rotor Pin Titanium, Hastelloy-C or PVDF; optional Ceramic, Tantalum, or Stainless Steel
Rotor Black PVDF or Natural PVDF; optional Tefzel®, with or without Fluoroloy G® sleeve
Electrical
Frequency 19.7 Hz per m/s nominal 6 Hz per ft/s sinusoidal
Amplitude 3.3 V p/p per m/s nominal 1 V p/p per ft/s
Source Impedance 8 KΩ
Cable Type 2-conductor twisted pair with shield, 22 AWG
Cable Length 7.6 m (25 ft) can be extended up to 60 m (200 ft) maximum
Max. Temperature/Pressure Rating - Standard and Integral Sensor
PP 12.5 bar @ 20 °C 181 psi @ 68 °F
1.7 bar @ 90 °C 25 psi @ 194 °F
PVDF 14 bar @ 20 °C 203 psi @ 68 °F
1.4 bar @ 100 °C 20 psi @ 212 °F
Operating Temperature
PP -18 °C to 90 °C 0°F to 194 °F
PVDF -18 °C to 100 °C 0 °F to 212 °F
Max. Temperature/Pressure Rating - Wet-Tap Sensor
PP 7 bar @ 20 °C 102 psi @ 68 °F
1.4 bar @ 66 °C 20 psi @ 150 °F
Operating Temperature
-18 °C to 66 °C 0 °F to 150 °F
Max. Wet-Tap Sensor Removal Rating
1.7 bar @ 22 °C 25 psi @ 72 °F
Shipping Weight
P51530-X0 0.454 kg 1.00 lb
P51530-X1 0.476 kg 1.05 lb
P51530-X2 0.680 kg 1.50 lb
P51530-X3 0.780 kg 1.72 lb
P51530-X4 0.800 kg 1.76 lb
P51530-X5 0.880 kg 1.94 lb
3-8510-X0 0.23 kg 0.50 lb
3-8510-X1 0.23 kg 0.50 lb
Standards and Approvals
FM Class I, II, III/Div. 1/groups A-G
RoHS compliant
China RoHS
Manufactured under ISO 9001 for Quality and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management

See Temperature and Pressure Graphs for more information

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Dimensions

Standard Mount Integral Mount Wet-Tap Mount Sensor with

(shown with Transmitter 3519 Wet-Tap Valve
sold separately) (See 3519 product page for
more information).

96 mm 99.06 mm
(3.8 in.) (3.90 in.)

53.3 mm/ 102 mm 106 mm

2.1 in. (4.0 in.) (4.16 in.)
-X0 -Y0 or -Y1 -Y0 or -Y1
-P3
thru
26.7 mm/ thru
1.05 in. -X2
26.7 mm 26.7 mm -P5
(1.05 in.) (1.05 in.)

26.7 mm
Pi R (1.05 in.)

Pipe range Pipe range Pipe range

0.5 to 4 in. -X0 = 104 mm (4.1 in.) 0.5 to 4 in. -Y0 = 152 mm (6.0 in.) 0.5 to 4 in. -P3 = 297 mm (11.7 in.)
5 to 8 in. -X1 = 137 mm (5.4 in.) 5 to 8 in. -Y1 = 185 mm (7.3 in.) 5 to 8 in. -P4 = 333 mm (13.1 in.)
10 in. and up -X2 = 213 mm (8.4 in.) 10 in. and up -P5 = 409 mm (16.1 in.)

Panel Mount Field Mount - Pipe, Tank, Wall Integral Mount

Signet Instruments Signet Instruments Signet Instruments
5075 5090 5500 8150 8550 9900 8150 8550 9900
5600 8150 8550 with 3-8050 Universal Mount Kit with 3-8051 Universal Mount Kit
8900 9900
System Overview

ENTER ENTER
+ ENTER
+
Signet 515 Signet 515
Standard or Wet-Tap Integral Mount
Flow Sensor Flow Sensor

Signet Fittings

All sold separately

For overview of Wet-Tap System, see 3519 product page

Application Tips

• Use the Conduit Adapter Kit to protect the • Sensor plug can be used to plug installation fitting
cable-to-sensor connection when used in outdoor after extraction of sensor from pipe.
environments. See Accessories section for more • For liquids containing ferrous particles, use Signet
information. Magmeters.
• Use a sleeved rotor in abrasive liquids to • For systems with components of more than one
reduce wear. material, the maximum temperature/pressure
specification must always be referenced to the
component with the lowest rating.

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Operating Temperature/Pressure Graphs

Note: (psi) (bar)

210 14.5
The pressure/temperature graphs are specifically 200 13.8
for the Signet sensor. During system design the

PVD Pol
190 13.1
specifications of all components must be considered.

F
180 12.4
In the case of a metal piping system, a plastic sensor 170 11.7
will reduce the system specification. When using a

ypr
160 11.0

opy
PVDF sensor in a PVC piping system, the fitting will 150 10.3

lene
reduce the system specification. 140 9.7
130 9.0
120 8.3
110 7.6
100 6.9
90 6.2
80 5.5
70 4.8
60 4.1
50 3.4
40 2.8
30 2.1
20 1.4
10 .7
0
°C -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
°F -4 32 68 104 140 176 212 248

Ordering Notes

1) Most common part number combinations shown. 2) Other rotor and pin materials are available for
For all other combinations contact factory. purchase from the factory and can be easily
replaced in the field. See Accessories section.

Ordering Information
Model 515 Standard Mount Paddlewheel
When choosing this style of sensor, the instrument can be mounted nearby on a pipe or wall or in a remote
location up to 61 m (200 ft) by connecting the sensor through a standard 3-8050-1 universal junction box. Standard
cable length is 7.6 m (25 ft). Use Signet fittings for proper seating of the sensor into the process flow.

Mfr. Part No. Code Body Rotor Pin Material

Paddlewheel Flow Sensor for use with remote mount instrument
Pipe size DN15 to DN100 - ½ to 4 in.
P51530-H0 198 801 659 Polypropylene Black PVDF Hastelloy-C
P51530-P0 198 801 620 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
P51530-S0 198 801 661 Polypropylene Black PVDF Natural PVDF
P51530-T0 198 801 663 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Natural PVDF
P51530-V0 198 801 623 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Hastelloy-C
Pipe size DN125 to DN200 - 5 to 8 in.
P51530-P1 198 801 621 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
P51530-T1 198 801 664 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Natural PVDF
P51530-V1 198 801 624 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Hastelloy-C
Pipe size DN250 - DN900 - 10 to 36 in.
P51530-P2 198 801 622 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
P51530-V2 198 801 625 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Hastelloy-C

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Ordering Information (continued)
Model 515 Integral Mount Paddlewheel
When choosing this style of sensor, the instrument is mounted directly onto the sensor for a local display.
See guideline below for instructions.

Mfr. Part No. Code Body Rotor Pin Material

Flow sensor for integral mounting on the 8150 or 8550 instrument using the 3-8051 adapter
(sold separately)
DN15 to DN100 - ½ to 4 in.
3-8510-P0 198 864 504 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
3-8510-T0 159 000 622 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF Natural PVDF**
3-8510-V0 198 864 506 Natural PVDF Natural PVDF** Hastelloy-C**
DN125 to DN200 - 5 to 8 in.
3-8510-P1 198 864 505 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
**PVDF available ½ in. to 4 in. only

Combining a 515 Integral mount flow sensor with an integrally mounted instrument
Option 1
Once an integral mount sensor is chosen, it can be b) Order a field mount transmitter (sold separately).
mounted directly to a field mount transmitter by The following part numbers are compatible: 3-8550-
following these guidelines: 1, 3-8550-2, 3-8550-3, 3-8150-1, 3-9900-1.
c) Assembling the sensor with the integral adapter
a) Order the integral adapter kit 3-8051 (sold and instrument is quick and simple.
separately) to connect the sensor to an instrument.

Model 515 Wet-Tap Mount Paddlewheel Flow Sensor

When choosing this style of sensor, the instrument can be mounted nearby on a pipe or wall or in a remote
location up to 61 m (200 ft) by connecting the sensor through a standard 3-8050-1 universal junction box. Standard
cable length is 7.6 m (25 ft). This style of sensor uses the 3519 Wet-Tap valve only (see individual product page for
more information).

Mfr. Part No. Code Body Rotor Pin Material

Flow Sensor for wet-tap mounting with the 3519 Wet-Tap Valve (sold separately)
DN15 to DN100 - ½ to 4 in.
P51530-P3 198 840 310 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
DN125 to DN200 - 5 to 8 in.
P51530-P4 198 840 311 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium
DN250 to DN900 - 10 to 36 in.
P51530-P5 198 840 312 Polypropylene Black PVDF Titanium

Combining a 515 Wet-Tap Sensor with a 3519 Wet-Tap Valve

a) Sensor can be mounted in a 3519 Wet-Tap Valve

(sold separately)
b) Assembling a sensor with a 3519 Wet-Tap valve is
quick and simple. These parts can also be ordered
as complete assemblies. See 3519 product page.

Please refer to Wiring, Installation, Accessories and Fittings sections for more information.
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Accessories and Replacement Parts

Mfr. Part No. Code Description

M1538-2 198 801 181 Rotor, PVDF Black
M1538-3 159 001 732 Rotor, PVDF Natural
M1538-4 198 820 018 Rotor, Tefzel®
3-0515.322-1 198 820 059 Sleeved rotor, PVDF Black
3-0515.322-2 198 820 060 Sleeved rotor, PVDF Natural
3-0515.322-3 198 820 017 Sleeved rotor, Tefzel®
Rotor Pins
M1546-1 198 801 182 Pin, Titanium
M1546-2 198 801 183 Pin, Hastelloy-C
M1546-3 198 820 014 Pin, Tantalum
M1546-4 198 820 015 Pin, Stainless Steel
3-2500.565 159 001 733 Pin, PVDF Natural
P51545 198 820 016 Pin, Ceramic
O-Rings
1220-0021 198 801 186 O-ring, FPM (2 required per sensor)
1224-0021 198 820 006 O-ring, EPR (EPDM) (2 required per sensor)
1228-0021 198 820 007 O-ring, FFPM (2 required per sensor)
Miscellaneous
P31536 198 840 201 Sensor plug, Polypropylene
P31542 198 801 630 Sensor cap, Red
P31934 159 000 466 Conduit cap
P51550-3 198 820 043 PVDF Natural, Rotor kit
P51589 159 000 476 Conduit adapter kit
5523-0222 159 000 392 Cable (per foot), 2 cond. w/shield, 22 AWG
3-8050 159 000 184 Universal mounting kit
3-8050.390-1 159 001 702 Retaining nut replacement kit, Valox K4530
3-8050.391 159 001 703 Retaining nut replacement kit, Stainless Steel
3-8051 159 000 187 Transmitter integral adapter (for use with 8510 and 8512) (See system overview for graphics)
6400-9001 159 001 466 Intrinsic safety barriers (2 required)
3-8050-1 159 000 753 Universal mount junction box

3-0515.099 Rev C (10/11)

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