PFM5

PFM5, Digital Flow Switch, Remote Sensor Unit

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SMC ·Flow Sensors

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Selecting PFM5

Selecting PFM5: review the full part number and your system conditions when considering this Sensors & switches record. Share Flow Rate Range, Flow Adjustment Valve, Port Size, Piping Entry Direction, Output Specifications, Instruction Manual, Calibration Certificate, Connector, Option, Changing the Piping Entry Direction, the required quantity and your application notes with Pnoneks. Final compatibility and lead time are confirmed during quotation.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The essentials for selection.

Manufacturer: SMC
Series: PFM5
Product group: Sensors & switches
Function: Flow Sensors
Applications: Suitability is evaluated against technical specifications and application conditions.
Selection parameters: Flow Rate Range, Flow Adjustment Valve, Port Size, Piping Entry Direction, Output Specifications, Instruction Manual, Calibration Certificate, Connector, Option, Changing the Piping Entry Direction

Exact dimensions, operating ranges and compatibility depend on the full part number. Review the relevant SMC documentation and application conditions for technical selection.

TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Features and model options

Technical descriptions and values below are preserved in the manufacturer’s original language. Options describe alternatives within the series; not every combination is valid. We will verify the full part number when quoting.

This product is being discontinued and will be replaced by PF2M7 series. Update details here .
Sensor and monitor separation, which allows remote monitors’ centralization.
Integrated flow adjustment valve as an option, reducing piping and saving space (unique feature in the market).
Operation indication also on the sensor.
Fast response: either 50 ms, 0.5s, 1, or 2s can be chosen.
Easy connection and removal of wiring.

Selection fields published in the source
Parameter	Options / values
Flow Rate Range	10 [0.2 to 10 (5 for CO2) l/min] · 25 [0.5 to 25 (12.5 for CO2) l/min] · 50 [1 to 50 (25 for CO2) l/min] · 11 [2 to 100 (50 for CO2) l/min]
Flow Adjustment Valve	None · S (Yes)
Port Size	01 (Rc1/8) · 02 (Rc1/4) · N01 (NPT1/8) · N02 (NPT1/4) · F01 (G1/8) · F02 (G1/4) · C4 [ø4 (5/32") One-touch Fitting] · C6 (ø6 One-touch Fitting) · C8 [Ø8 (5/16") One-touch Fitting] · N7 (ø1/4 One-touch Fitting) · C4 [ø4 (5/32\") One-touch Fitting] · C8 [Ø8 (5/16\") One-touch Fitting]
Piping Entry Direction	Straight · L (Bottom)
Output Specifications	1 [Analogue Output (1 to 5 V)] · 2 [Analogue Output (4 to 20 mA)]
Instruction Manual	With Instruction Manual · N (None)
Calibration Certificate	None · A (With Calibration Certificate)
Connector	Lead Wire w/Connector (2 m) · W [Lead Wire w/Connector (2 m) + Rubber Cover] · Z (w/o Lead Wire w/Connector)
Option	None · R (Bracket for w/o Flow Adjustment Valve: ZS-33-M) · S (Bracket for w/Flow Adjustment Valve: ZS-33-MS) · T (Panel Mount Adapter for w/o Flow Adjustment Valve: ZS-33-J) · V (Panel Mount Adapter for w/Flow Adjustment Valve: ZS-33-JS)
Changing the Piping Entry Direction	None · X693 (IN side: Straight / OUT side: Bottom) · X694 (IN side: Bottom / OUT side: Straight)