Baumer – FlexFlow PF20S

Flow Sensor_IO-Link

Brand : Baumer

The Baumer PF20S is an industrial flow sensor engineered to measure liquid flow velocity and media temperature in a single compact unit for process automation and monitoring. It uses a calorimetric measurement principle where the sensor tip alternately heats and measures how quickly the medium cools, providing accurate flow data across a broad industrial range from approximately 10 cm/s up to 400 cm/s and supporting a wide media temperature range. Its robust stainless steel construction and flexible process connections make it suitable for a variety of liquid system applications including cooling circuits, pump protection and flow control.

The PF20S offers multiple output options including analog (4 … 20 mA, 0 … 10 V), IO‑Link digital interface, and programmable switching outputs, allowing seamless integration with PLCs, controllers and SCADA systems. With orientation‑independent installation capability, high vibration resistance and environmental protection up to IP67/IP68/IP69K, this sensor delivers reliable performance in demanding industrial environments such as water, cleaning agents and cooling media monitoring.

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Specifications

Specification Details
Product Name Baumer PF20S Industrial Flow Sensor
Series FlexFlow PF20S
Measurement Principle Calorimetric thermal flow measurement
Measured Variables Flow velocity and media temperature
Flow Measuring Range Approximately 10 … 400 cm/s
Temperature Measuring Range ~ -25 … 150 °C
Output Signals 4 … 20 mA; 0 … 10 V; IO‑Link 1.1; programmable switching
Accuracy (Flow) ± ≤ 2 % FSR
Temperature Accuracy ± ~1 °C @ flow > 0
Response Time < 5 s
Installation Orientation‑independent
Process Connections Various options (G 1/2 A, compression, cone, etc.)
Wetted Parts Material AISI 316L stainless steel
Electrical Connection M12‑A, 4‑pin
Protection Class IP67; IP68; IP69K (with appropriate cable)
Power Supply Approx. 12 … 32 V DC
Typical Media Water, cleaning agents, cooling liquids, water‑glycol mixes (≤ 30 %)

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