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OEM Sensors for HVAC manufacturers

OEM Sensors for HVAC manufacturers
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OEM Sensors for HVAC manufacturers

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Overview: This document provides comprehensive information on SIKA's OEM sensors for HVAC applications, detailing their applications, technical specifications, and unique features. It includes various sensor types such as flow switches, vortex flow sensors, turbine flow sensors, magnetic-inductive flow sensors, and temperature sensors.
Applications:
  • Heating Water: Utilizes flow switches and vortex flow sensors in heating circuits to prevent freezing and enhance efficiency.
  • Potable Water: Employs turbine flow sensors and temperature sensors for tap water measurement and temperature control in water heaters.
  • Pool Water: Uses flow switches in pool heaters and disinfection units to prevent overheating and overdosing.
  • Heat Recovery/Chiller: Involves magnetic-inductive flow sensors and flow switches for energy balance and flow rate monitoring.
  • Heat Transfer Stations: Utilizes industrial thermometers for reliable temperature indication.
Technical Specifications:
  • Flow Switches: Models like VK3, VHS06, and VKL05 offer features such as custom set points and compatibility with various pipe sizes.
  • Vortex Flow Sensors: VVX sensors are calibrated for high efficiency and accuracy.
  • Turbine Flow Sensors: VTY10 and VTY20 models provide high-resolution output for precise control.
  • Magnetic-Inductive Flow Sensors: VMM sensors offer measurement independent of viscosity changes.
  • Temperature Sensors: WFI sensors provide fast response and long-term stability.
Quality Assurance: SIKA TestLabs conduct extensive testing to ensure sensor reliability under demanding conditions, with custom engineering available for specific requirements.
Contact Information: For inquiries or technical consulting, contact the Sales Department at +49 5605 803-0 or email [email protected].
Flow Switches and Vortex Flow Sensors:
  • Detailed specifications for flow switches like VK3, VHS06, and VKX05 series, designed for various pipe sizes and materials.
  • Vortex flow sensors offer high strength and performance with no moving parts, suitable for liquids.
Materials and Construction: Devices are constructed from materials like PPE+PS NorylTM, stainless steel, and brass, with components such as hard ferrite magnets and EPDM O-rings.
Technical Specifications:
  • Flow sensors provide pulse/frequency output, analogue output, and alarm output with specific configurations.
  • Electrical data includes power supply requirements and protection ratings.
Order Codes and Accessories: Order codes specify configurations for process connections, power supply, and output signal options, with accessories like earthing rings available.
Temperature Sensors and Industrial Thermometers:
  • Temperature sensors have a measuring range of -40 to 125 °C, suitable for various liquids and gases.
  • Industrial thermometers offer features like accuracy and no mechanical wear, available in different versions.
Conclusion: SIKA's sensors are engineered for high precision and reliability in industrial applications, with compliance to environmental guidelines and robust construction materials.
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Heat recovery / Chiller 16 Heat transfer stations 20 Technical data Flow switches VK3 // with pipe tee 24 Vortex flow sensors VVX 46 Turbine flow sensors VTY10 54 Push-in flow sensors // VTY10 60 Push-in flow sensors // VTY20 62 Push-in flow sensors // VTH20 64 Push-in flow sensors // VTH25 66 Magnetic inductive flow sensors VMM induQ 68 Industrial thermometer 174 A,175 A // Weld-in immersion tube // Aluminium anodized 82 Find your sensor solution here -Whether it’s a proven standard component with a short delivery time or a custom mass produced product as a result...

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SIKA OEM sensors − what makes the difference? SIKA TestLabs 40 test benches used by our test engineers conduct more than 250 tests every year. Many of the tests are aimed to fully qualify SIKA sensors for difficult and demanding conditions that can be found in HVAC applications. Inside SIKA TestLabs you will find test equipment including: temperature cycle facilities, water hammer test benches, rusty water endurance flow rigs, climate controlled cabinets, vibration test facilities and many other customer defined rigs. Quality is our tradition, achieved by continuous testing. Working in close...

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Heating water Typical flow switch application Product features •• Reliable pump monitoring •• For soldering into existing copper pipes or with a pipe tee •• Special protection against contamination •• Customised set point •• Glass-fibre reinforced plastics •• Used in market-leading heating appliances VK3 in heating circuits SIKA flow switches are typically utilised in heating circuits. The most common application is in air to water heat pumps. A lack of flow in the heating circuit during chilling or defrosting mode might cause partial freezing of the heat exchanger. SIKA can provide customised...

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A flow switch also gives protection of the electrical back-up heater in the water tank against overheating in case of lack of flow. Underfloor heating Expansion Pump SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260 Kaufungen // Germany www.sika.net

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Heating water Typical vortex flow sensor application Product features •• For energy balancing and pump control •• Sensor element encapsulated entirely in plastic •• Insensitive to pressure peaks during filling •• Integrated temperature sensor •• Threaded connection or QuickFasten •• Digital or analogue output signal •• Customised setup by parameters VVX in heating circuits SIKA Vortex flow sensors are the latest technology in heating circuits of “air to water” heat pumps utilised by the leading global heat pump manufacturers. The flow proportional signal of the flow sensor facilitates a higher...

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100 % of SIKA Vortex flow sensors get a 3 or 6 point calibration in a water test bench and are traceable via serial number. Underfloor heating Expansion Pump SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260 Kaufungen // Germany www.sika.net

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Potable water Typical turbine flow & temperature sensor application Product features VTY20 •• Tap water measurement for sanitary hot water •• Turbine body made of brass •• Durable thanks to high-grade sapphire bearings •• Insensitive to pressure peaks Product features WFI •• Short response time •• Long-term stable •• Proven in temperature cycle tests SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260 Kaufung

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Heating water storage tank VTY20‘s excellent low flow performance and its wide flow range are ideal for fresh water modules. Heat exchanger Heating water pump Circulation pump VTY20 for fresh water modules WFI for fresh water modules SIKA flow sensors have a variety of different drinking water approvals. They are typically utilised in water heaters or fresh water modules to detect the demand of sanitary hot water. The most common position of installation is at the mains cold water inlet. Their rugged body provides an ideal interface to the outer plumbing. These very fast responding temperature...

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Potable water Typical turbine flow & temperature sensor application Product features VTY10 •• Tap water measurement for potable water heating •• Turbine body made of brass or glass-fibre reinforced plastic •• Durable thanks to high-grade sapphire bearings •• Insensitive to pressure surges Product features WFI •• Short response time •• Long-term stable •• Proven in temperature cycle tests WFI for heat interface units (HIU) VTY10 for heat interface units (HIU) These very fast responding temperature sensors are ideal for a fast temperature control which means more comfort for the user of the hot...

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Heat exchanger The turbine flow sensor VTY10 is practically independent of inflow section and installation position. Heating water pump Circulation pump SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260 Kaufungen // Germany www.sika.net

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Potable water Typical push-in turbine flow application Product features •• Simple integration into valve bodies •• Comprises JJ Push-in turbine JJ Hall-effect sensor •• Separation of hydraulic and electrical components •• For water treatment equipment •• Measures lowest flow rates / leak detection VTY20 capsule for leak detection These capsule flow sensors are easily integrated into bodies of domestic water treatment units. The most common application is in entry point leak detection units. The turbine flow sensor measures the incoming flow rate to one or two family homes to enable the leak detector...

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You get the VTY20 capsule flow sensor with durable sapphire bearings and multiple drinking water approvals. Main water supply Water meter Floor sensor SIKA Dr. Siebert & Kühn GmbH & Co. KG Struthweg 7-9 // 34260 Kaufungen // Germany www.sika.net

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