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CS Instruments VA 409 | Thermal Flow Direction Switch | detects < 0.1 m/s, NC contact 60 VDC
The VA 409 is a thermal switch that determines the flow direction of compressed air and gases, especially in closed ring mains. Unlike mechanical paddle switches, it picks up very small direction changes quickly and without moving parts. The direction is passed as a potential-free contact to VA 500/VA 520 consumption sensors or a building management system, and two LEDs show the direction.
Key features
- Detects changes below 0.1 m/s (referred to 20 °C, 1000 mbar)
- Potential-free NC contact, max. 60 VDC, 0.5 A
- No mechanical wear parts
- Installation under pressure
- With two VA 500/VA 520 sensors, measures inflow and outflow in ring mains
- Specifications
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| Part Number | VA 409 |
| Brand | CS Instruments |
| Function | flow direction detection |
| Sensitivity | < 0.1 m/s (20 °C, 1000 mbar) |
| Output | potential-free contact, NC, 60 VDC, 0.5 A |
| Indication | 2 LEDs |
| Installation | under pressure |
| Pairs with | VA 500 / VA 520 |
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