Clogging Indicators

Clogging indicators are devices that check the life time of the filter elements. MP Filtri can supply indicators of the following designs:
They measure the pressure drop through the filter element directly connected - Vacuum switches and gauges
to the filter housing. - Pressure switches and gauges
These devices trip when the clogging of the filter element causes a pressure drop - Differential pressure indicators
increasing across the filter element.
Filter elements are efficient only if their Dirt Holding Capacity is fully exploited. These type of devices can be provided with a visual, electrical or both signals.
This is achieved by using filter housings equipped with clogging indicators. The electronic differential pressure clogging indicator is also available.
The indicator is set to alarm before the element becomes fully clogged. It provides both analogical 4-20 mA output and digital warning (75% of clogging)
and alarm (clogging) outputs.
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Clogging indicators

OUT OUT OUT

2 2
1 1
3 3

Suitable indicator types OUT OUT OUT

2 2
1 1
3 3
IN IN IN
OUT OUT OUT
VACUUM INDICATORS
Vacuum indicators are used on the Suction line to check the efficiency 1
2
1
2
of the filter element. 3 3

They measure the pressure downstream of the filter element. IN IN IN

Standard items are produced with R 1/4” EN 10226 connection.
Available products with R 1/8” EN 10226 to be fitted on MPS series.
IN IN IN

OUT OUT OUT

OUT 2
OUT 2
OUT
1 1
BAROMETRIC INDICATORS 3 3

Pressure indicators are used on the Return line to check the

IN IN IN
efficiency of the filter element. OUT OUT OUT
They measure the pressure upstream of the filter element. 2 2
1 1
Standard items are produced with R 1/8” EN 10226 connection. 3 3

IN IN IN
2 2
1 1
3 3

IN IN IN

DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS OUT OUT OUT OUT

Differential indicators are used on the Pressure line to check the
efficiency of the filter element. 2
They measure the pressure upstream and downstream of the 1
2
1
2 1
3
3 3
filter element (differential pressure). OUT OUT OUT
Standard items are produced with special connection G 1/2” size.
Also available in Stainless Steel models.
IN IN 2
IN 2
IN 1
2
OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 3
3 3

2
2 2 1
IN 1 IN 1 IN 3
3 3

IN IN IN

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 VACUUM INDICATORS
Dimensions

VVA - VVB Hydraulic symbol Materials

Axial Vacuum Gauge - Case: Painted Steel
R Ordering code - Window: Transparent plastic
- Dial: Painted Steel
ø43

EN 10226 - R1/4” V VA 16 P01

- Pointer: Painted Aluminium
ø43

EN 10226 - R1/8” V V B 16 P01

Dial scale - Pressure connection: Brass
- Pressure element: Bourdon tube Cu-alloy soft soldered
Red
R
Technical data
18 ø43

R
A/F 14 Yellow - Max working pressure: Static: 7 bar
18ø43

A/F 14 Fluctuating: 6 bar

Short time: 10 bar
Green - Working temperature: From -40 °C to +60 °C
24

cmHg
R - Compatibility with fluids: Mineral oils, Synthetic fluids
24

R HFA, HFB, HFC according to ISO 2943

A/F 14 - Accuracy: Class 2.5 according to EN 13190
Conversion to SI units
18

A/F 14
[cmHg] [bar] - Degree of protection: IP31 according to EN 60529
18

-12 -0.16
24

-18 -0.24
24

2
-76 -1.01
1 1 2

VVR - VVS 3
Hydraulic symbol Materials
Radial Vacuum Gauge - Case: Painted Steel
R A/F Ordering code - Window: Transparent plastic
EN 10226 - R1/4” 14 V V R 16 P01 - Dial: Painted Steel
EN 10226 - R1/8” 11 V V S 16 P01 - Pointer: Painted Aluminium
Dial scale - Pressure connection: Brass
Red 2 - Pressure element: Bourdon tube Cu-alloy soft soldered
1
3 Technical data
ø53

Yellow - Max working pressure: Static: 7 bar

ø53

Fluctuating: 6 bar
Short time: 10 bar
Green - Working temperature: From -40 °C to +60 °C
ø53 18

A/F cmHg - Compatibility with fluids: Mineral oils, Synthetic fluids

ø53 18

HFA, HFB, HFC according to ISO 2943

R
Conversion to SI units - Accuracy: Class 2.5 according to EN 13190
R
[cmHg] [bar] - Degree of protection: IP31 according to EN 60529
2
-12 1 -0.16 1
1828

-18 3 -0.24 2
1828

2
-76 -1.01 3
1 2
R 1
4
R
3
5 Designation & Ordering code
VACUUM INDICATORS
28

Series Configuration example 1: VE A 21 A A 50 P01

28

VE Electrical vacuum indicator Configuration example 2: VL B 21 A A 71 P01

VL Electrical/Visual vacuum indicator
Configuration example 3: VV R 16 P01
VV Vacuum gauge 2
1
Type VE - VL Type VV 3

A Connection EN 10226 - R1/4” A Axial connection EN 10226 - R1/4”

B Connection EN 10226 - R1/8” B Axial connection EN 10226 - R1/8”
R Radial connection EN 10226 - R1/4”
S Radial connection EN 10226 - R1/8”
Vacuum setting VE VL VV
16 -0.16 bar •
21 -0.21 bar 2 • •
1
1
Seals 3 VE VL 2

A NBR • • 3
4
Thermostat VE VL 5

A Without • •
Electrical connections VE VL
50 Connection EN 175301-803 •
51 Connection EN 175301-803, transparent base with lamps 24 Vdc • Option
52 Connection EN 175301-803, transparent base with lamps 110 Vdc • P01 MP Filtri standard
53 Connection EN 175301-803, transparent base with lamps 230 Vdc • Pxx Customized
71 Connection IEC 61076-2-101 D (M12), black base with lamps 24 Vdc •

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