The IFM SA6010 is a thermal flow sensor designed for monitoring liquids, gases, and temperature in industrial systems. It supports water, glycol solutions, air, and suitable low- and high-viscosity oils. The sensor provides two digital outputs, one scalable 4…20 mA analogue output, frequency output, and IO-Link communication. Its 1/2-inch NPT process connection and 100 bar pressure rating support robust industrial installation. The SA6010 also provides an integrated display and adjustable sensing parameters for flexible process monitoring.
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The SA6010 can monitor different media including water, glycol solutions, air, and oils. It uses calorimetric flow measurement and supports relative and absolute operating modes. The liquid and gas setting ranges can be configured according to the selected operating mode. Temperature monitoring is integrated into the sensor. This makes the SA6010 a versatile solution for combined flow and temperature monitoring.
Two digital outputs provide configurable switching signals. A scalable 4…20 mA analogue output can transmit flow information to a PLC or controller. Frequency output up to 1000 Hz provides another method of transmitting flow information. IO-Link provides digital parameterisation and process data communication. These interfaces allow the sensor to be integrated into both conventional and smart automation architectures.
The SA6010 uses a 1/2-inch NPT process connection and is rated for pressures up to 100 bar. The probe length is 26.6 mm. The operating supply is 18…30 V DC. A four-digit display and programming buttons support local configuration. The upper housing can be rotated 345° for improved display orientation.
Calorimetric flow measurement
Liquid and gas monitoring
Temperature monitoring
Water detection
Glycol solution monitoring
Air monitoring
Oil monitoring
Two digital outputs
One analogue output
4…20 mA signal
Frequency output
IO-Link
26.6 mm probe
1/2-inch NPT connection
100 bar pressure rating
Cooling-water systems
Glycol circuits
Lubrication systems
Oil-flow monitoring
Compressed-air systems
Industrial process monitoring
Pump protection
Machine cooling
The SA6010 combines flow and temperature measurement in one device. This can reduce the need for separate sensors where both parameters are required. Its configurable outputs provide flexibility for control and alarm functions. The integrated display makes local monitoring convenient. IO-Link further supports digital diagnostics and parameter management.
Install the SA6010 using the specified 1/2-inch NPT process connection. Position the probe correctly within the flow path and ensure suitable flow conditions. Configure the operating mode and switching parameters during commissioning. Verify the flow reading against a suitable process reference when required. Inspect the probe, process connection, and M12 connector regularly.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | SA6010 |
| Product type | Flow sensor |
| Measuring principle | Calorimetric |
| Order code | SAN12XDBFRKG/US-100 |
| Media | Water, glycol, air, oils |
| Operating mode | Relative / absolute |
| Probe length | 26.6 mm |
| Liquid absolute range | 0…9.85 ft/s |
| Liquid relative range | 0…19.5 ft/s |
| Liquid sensitivity | 0.15…9.85 ft/s |
| Gas absolute range | 6…328 ft/s |
| Gas relative range | 6…656 ft/s |
| Gas sensitivity | 6…328 ft/s |
| Temperature range | -4…194 °F |
| Temperature resolution | 0.5 °F |
| Digital outputs | 2 |
| Analogue outputs | 1 |
| Output signal | Switching / analogue / frequency / IO-Link |
| Electrical design | PNP/NPN |
| Switching function | NO/NC configurable |
| Analogue output | 4…20 mA |
| Maximum analogue load | 350 Ω |
| Frequency output | 0…1000 Hz |
| Supply voltage | 18…30 V DC |
| Current consumption | <100 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity | Yes |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Process connection | 1/2-inch NPT |
| Pressure rating | 100 bar |
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