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Kayden CLASSIC 816 Thermal Flow, Level, Interface Switch & Transmitter

Brand: Kayden Instruments
The Kayden CLASSIC 816 Flow, Level, Interface Switch & Transmitter features a precision welded, highly accurate stainless steel sensor.

Ideal for liquids, gases & slurries in a clean or dirty process.

The CLASSIC 816 Retractable Packing Gland is available in a wide range of insertion lengths, with 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
    • Available in 1/2" or 1 cm increments Min. 2.5" to Max. 120" (6.0 - 305 cm)
  • 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 4X
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The Kayden CLASSIC 816 Flow, Level, Interface Switch & Transmitter features a precision welded, highly accurate stainless steel sensor.

Ideal for liquids, gases & slurries in a clean or dirty process.

The CLASSIC 816 Retractable Packing Gland is available in a wide range of insertion lengths, with 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
    • Available in 1/2" or 1 cm increments Min. 2.5" to Max. 120" (6.0 - 305 cm)
  • 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 4X
KAYDEN CLASSIC Thermal Flow,Level,Interface Switch, Modbus, P/G, 1" NPT, 4"U, SST, Blind, FM view more
  • 816-R: Threaded Retractable Packing Gland (1" MNPT)
  • A: Sensor Material: 316/316L Stainless Steel
  • E: Process Connection - Male NPT: 1"
  • T: Retraction Assembly: Low Pressure, 316 Stainless Steel (MWP 50 psi)
  • I0040: Insertion 'U' Length: Custom 4", 10.1cm
  • C: Input Power: 12-24 VDC and 115-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
  • 1: Local Enclosure: Aluminum Flameproof, 1" FNPT
  • B: Cover for Local Enclosure: Flameproof Blind Cover
  • 0A: Remote Electronics Enclosure & Cover: Not Required
  • 9: Agency Approvals: FM, NACE, NEMA 4
  • E: Language: English
  • Temperature Range (Sensor): -40°C to 160°C, -40°F to 320°F
  • Outputs/Communications:
    • Two Independent Relays (SPDT)
    • 4-20 mA (Thermal Signal, Scalable) 
    • Modbus Communication via RS-485
    • RCMS (Remote Control & Monitoring Software) Downloadable from

  • Electronics - Standard Features:
    • Automated Redundant Self-Test Diagnostics
    • Display Panel Lock-Out
    • Easy Set-up:
      • No Mechanical Jumpers or Trim Pots
      • Intelligent Push Button Interface
      • Constant Display of Operation (Flow/Level)

    • Start-Up Bypass Timer

3 - 5 days
Non-Cancellable / Non-Refundable
$1,854.23USD
$26.00 Shipping

Specifications

Accuracy

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

Applications

  • Flow
  • Interface
  • Level

Approvals & Certifications

  • CRN - Canadian Registration Number - the Kayden Classic 816 does not have a CRN Number
  • 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
  • FM
  • FM - Local (Sensor) Enclosure Flameproof: Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D Temperature Codes: T2D (Ta=75° C), T3 (Ta=65° C) Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIB + H₂ Enclosure Typical 4/IP55
  • FM - Remote Electronics Enclosure - Optional Flameproof: Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D Temperature Codes: T2D (Ta=75° C), T3 (Ta=65° C) Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIB + H₂ Enclosure Typical 4/IP55

Communication

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

Cover - for Local Enclosure

  • Blind Cover - Flameproof
  • Glass Lens Cover - Flameproof

Electronics - Standard Features

  • *Configurable only from the Kayden RCM Software
  • 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

Enclosure Finish

  • Powder-Coated Polyester TGIC

Enclosure, Body Details

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

Enclosure, Body Material

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

Environmental Protection

  • IP55
  • NEMA 4 / IP55

Input Power

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

Insertion 'U' Length

  • Custom 'U' Lengths 2.5” to 120” (6.4 cm to 305 cm) Available in 1/2” (1.0 cm) Increments.

NPT Connection

  • 1” NPT Male

Operating Pressure - Sensor

  • Threaded Style: Max.

Operating Temperature - Electronics

  • -55° to 65° C (-67° to 149° F)

Operating Temperature - Sensor

  • -45° to 200° C (-50° to 392° F)

Output

  • 4-20 mA (Thermal Signal, Scaleable)

Principle of Operation

  • Thermal, Calorimetric

Process Connection Style

  • Threaded Retractable

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
  • Many Other Adjustable Features
  • 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

Remote Electronics Enclosure & Cover

  • Blind Cover - Flameproof
  • Glass Lens Cover - Flameproof

Response Time

  • Approximately 0.5 to 30 seconds

Retraction Assembly

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

Sensor, Probe Style

  • Insertion

Storage Temperature

  • Product Should be Stored in a Clean & Dry Environment between -30° & 60° C (-22° & 140° F)

Switch Point Range

  • 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 to 5.0 FPS, 0.003 to 1.50 MPS
  • Water-based Liquids: 0.01 to 3.00 FPS, 0.003 to 0.9 MPS

Switch Type

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

Wetted Materials

  • 316, 316L Stainless Steel
  • All-Welded Construction
  • Hastelloy C-276
  • Other Metals Available
  • Titanium Grade 2

Typical Applications

Flow
  • Pump Protection – Dry Alarm
  • Leak Detection
  • Flow Monitoring & Verification
  • Tank Overflow Protection
  • Flare Gas Monitoring
  • Monitoring Purge Air Flow
  • Lube Oil Systems
  • Vent Monitoring
  • Natural Gas to Boilers
  • Emergency Eye Wash & Shower Stations
  • Drain Line Flow
  • High Pressure Flows
  • Tanker Loading & Unloading
  • Relief Valve & Rupture Disk Flow Monitoring
  • Remote Indication of Flow via Analog Output & Digital Communications
  • Chemical Injection/Additive Flow Monitoring
Level
  • Storage Tanks
  • Oil Separators & Treaters – High, Low & Interface Level
  • Sumps – All Types of fluids ( Water, Oil, etc. )
  • Free Water Knock-out Tanks – High, Low and Interface Level
  • Leak Detection (Accumulation Reservoir)
  • Tank Overflow
  • Sampler Systems
  • Sand Separators
Interface
  • Interface Control in Separation Vessels
  • Interface Detection
  • Interface Control & Level Detection in Settling Vessels
Media
  • Liquids, Air & Gases
  • Hazardous & General-Purpose Areas
  • Slurries
  • Corrosive Liquids

Documentation