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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Depressurize and vent system prior to installation or removal.

2.  Con

!

 rm chemical compatibility before use.

3.  Do not exceed maximum temperature/pressure speci

!

 cations.

4.  Wear safety goggles or faceshield during installation/service.

5.  Do not alter product construction.

6.  If this equipment is used in a manner not speci

!

 ed by the manufacturer, the protection provided 

by the equipment may be impaired.

7.  This device is not approved for use or installation in hazardous locations.

Signet 2537 Paddlewheel Flowmeter

3-2537.090 

Rev G   9/12  English

English

Specifi cations

General

Wetted Materials

Model Suffi x Sensor Body

Rotor

Pin

O-ring

-P0, -P1

glass-

!

 lled PP

PVDF, Black;

optional ETFE 

w/ or w/o carbon 

!

 ber reinforced 

PTFE sleeve

Titanium

FPM

-T0

PVDF, Natural

PVDF, Natural; 

optional ETFE 

w/ or w/o carbon 

!

 ber reinforced 

PTFE sleeve

PVDF, 

Natural

FPM

Case:   

 

PBT, yellow

Inside Cover: 

 

Valox, black

Wiring Ports: 

 

½

 in. NPT threads; liquid-tight  

 

 

 

 

connector accepts cables 7 to

 

 

 

10 mm OD (0.275 in. to 0.394 in.)

Power Requirements

Multi:

with Dry-Contact Relay:  24 VDC nominal, ±10%, regulated

 

 

 

30 mA max. current

with Solid-State Relay: 

5 to 24 VDC nominal, ±10%, regulated

 

 

 

30 mA max. current

Digital (S

3

L): 

 

5.0 VDC min. to 6.5 VDC max.

 

 

 

30 mA max. current (1.5 mA nominal)

4 to 20 mA: 

 

400 mV max. ripple voltage

 

 

 

30 mA max. current

Reverse Polarity and Short Circuit Protected: Up to 40 V, 1 hour

Over-Voltage Protection:  > 40 VDC over 1 hour

Description

The 2537 Paddlewheel Flowmeter Series offer low 

#

 ow, low power and high resolution with various output options such as a Volumetric 

Pulse, Pulse Divider, Flow Switch, Digital (S

3

L), or 4 to 20 mA. This unit can be con

!

 gured on-site directly through the built-in user 

interface.

•  The 4 to 20 mA model provides a blind current loop output.

•  The Digital (S

3

L) model provides a Digital (S

3

L) output for use with the Signet 8900 Multi-Parameter Controller or 9900 Transmitter.

•  The Multi model uses a single relay (mechanical or solid state) and has three selectable operating modes:

•  Divider Mode scales the paddlewheel frequency down to accommodate low frequency input devices.

•  Total Mode outputs one pulse per a set volume of 

#

 uid.

•  Flow Switch Mode uses a single relay for Hi or Lo alarm operation.

A small LCD enables the 2537 to be programmed without any external equipment. During normal operation the display is not visible.

For earlier versions of this sensor, please visit our manual archives at www.gfsignet.com and download the 2537 rev C manual.

Paddlewheel Sensor Performance Specifi cations

Pipe Size Range:  

DN15 to DN200 (

½

 in. to 8 in.)

Min. Reynolds Number:  4500

Paddlewheel Frequency:  49 Hz per m/s nominal

 

 

 

(15 Hz per ft/s nominal)

Operating Range:  

0.1 m/s to 6 m/s (0.3 ft/s to 20 ft/s)

Linearity: 

 

±1% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)

Repeatability: 

 

±0.5% of max. range @ 25 °C (77 °F)

Electronics Performance Specifi cations

Input Frequency Range:  1 to 1000 Hz

System Response: 

100 ms update rate nominal

Environmental Requirements

Enclosure Rating:  

NEMA 4X/IP65

Storage Temperature: 

-10 to 75 °C (14 to 167 °F)

Ambient Temperature: 

0 to 65 °C (32 to 150 °F)

Relative Humidity: 

0 to 90% RH, non-condensing

Altitude:  

 

2000 m (6,562 ft)

Pollution Degree:  

2

Output Specifi cations

Signal Averaging:  

Programmable 0 to 100 seconds

Sensitivity Response: 

Programmable 0 to 9 scale

Pulse Divider/Total Pulse Output

Pulse Divider Setting:  

1.0000 to 99999

 

 

 

Maximum pulse rate: 300 Hz

 

 

 

Maximum pulse width: 50 ms

*3-2537.090*

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

40 

80 

120 

160 

200 

11 

14 

40 

80 

120 

 

160 

 

200 

 

-18 

27 

49 

71 

93 

°F 

°C 

psi 

bar 

240 
115 

PVDF 

Polypropylene 

Fluid Conditions

Pressure/Temperature Ratings:

Polypropylene Body:

•  12.5 bar (180 psi) max. @ 20 °C (68 °F)

•  1.7 bar (25 psi) max. @ 85 °C (185 °F)

PVDF Body:

•  14 bar (200 psi) max @ 20 °C (68 °F)

•  1.7 bar (25 psi) max @ 85 °C (185 °F)

Intended Use: 

This product is intended for use in industrial water treatment 

and wastewater treatment applications where the chemical content and the 

#

 uid 

temperatures are consistent with the speci

!

 cations listed herein.

This device is not approved for use or installation in fl ammable liquids.

Chemical Compatibility

Georg Fischer Signet products are manufactured in a variety of wetted materials to suit various liquids and chemicals.

All plastic materials including typical piping types (PVC, PVDF, PP and PE) are more or less permeable to contained media, such as 

water or volatile substances, including some acids. This effect is not related to porosity, but purely a matter of gas diffusion through the 

plastic.

If the plastic material is compatible with the medium according to the application guidelines, the permeation will not damage the plastic 

itself. However, if the plastic encloses other sensitive components, as is the case with GF Signet plastic paddlewheel sensors, these 

may be affected or damaged by the media diffusing through the plastic body and rotor.

PVDF paddlewheel sensors may experience failure when used in hot nitric acid applications. PVDF is known to allow for substantial 

permeation of nitric acid constituents without being damaged itself. No clear guideline can be given here, since the damaging effect to 

the sensor is highly dependent on temperature, pressure and concentration.

Utilizing sensors in applications with aggressive substances is possible. On special request GF Signet can provide sensors with a 

different internal resin encapsulation (potting) that will delay the damaging effect of acids to the sensors.

The retaining nuts of paddlewheel sensors are not designed for prolonged contact with aggressive substances. Strong acids, 

caustic substances and solvents or their vapor may lead to failure of the retaining nut, ejection of the sensor and loss of the

process fl uid with possibly serious consequences, such as damage to equipment and serious personal injury. Retaining nuts 

that may have been in contact with such substances, e.g. due to leakage or spilling, must be replaced.

For all Special Product inquiries or to place an order, please email 

signet-specialproduct@georgfi scher.com.

Flow Switch Output

Relay Modes: 

 

Low, High

Time Delay: 

 

0.0 to 6400.0 seconds

Hysteresis: 

 

Adjustable in Engineering Units

Relay Specifi cations

Dry Contact SPDT: 

5 A @ 30 VDC, 5 A @ 250 VAC

Solid-State Relay: 

100 mA @ 40 VDC, 70 mA @ 33 VAC

Digital (S

3

L) output

Type:   

 

Serial ASCII, TTL level 9600 bps

Maximum Cable Length:  See Digital (S

3

L) speci

!

 cations

Current output (Passive 4 to 20 mA)

Loop Accuracy:   

±32 

$

A (@ 25 °C @ 24 VDC)

Loop Resolution:   

$

A

Temp. Drift: 

 

±1 

$

A per °C max.

Power Supply Rejection:   ±1 uA per V

Maximum Cable Length:   305 m (1,000 ft)

Max Loop Resistance: 

600 

%

 @ 24 VDC, 1 K

%

 @ 32 VDC

Standards & Approvals

•  UL

•  CE

•  Manufactured under ISO 9001 for Quality, ISO 14001 

for Environmental Management and OHSAS 18001 for 

occupational health and safety.

  

China RoHS (Go to www.gfsignet.com for details)

WARNING

Declaration of Conformity according to FCC Part 15

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and,

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation.

 


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3

Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Location of Fitting

Recommended sensor upstream/downstream mounting 

requirements:

Sensor Mounting Position

•  Horizontal pipe runs: Mount sensor in the upright (0°) position for best performance. Mount at a 

maximum of 45° when air bubbles are present (pipe must be full). Do not mount on the bottom of the 

pipe when sediments are present.

•  Vertical pipe runs: Mount sensor in any orientation; however, downward 

#

 ow is not recommended. 

Upward 

#

 ow is preferred to ensure full pipe.

+45° 

-45° 

0° 

Process 

Pipe 

Reducer

15 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

20 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

90° Elbow

40 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow

3 dimensions

25 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

2 x 90° Elbow

50 x I.D.

5 x I.D.

Pump/Valve

+

GF 
+

+GF+

+

GF

+

+GF

+

+GF+

OK

OK

OK

Vertical flow is OK if the pipe remains full at all times.

Select a location with suf

!

 cient length of straight pipe 

immediately upstream of the sensor.

Locating the sensor in a trap or where the 

#

 ow is upward 

helps to protect the sensor from exposure to air bubbles 

when the system is in operation.

These con

!

 gurations are not recommended because it is 

dif

!

 cult to keep the pipe full.

Installation: Pipe fi ttings

Georg Fischer Signet offers a wide selection of installation 

!

 ttings that control the position of the paddlewheel in relation to the 

dimensions of the pipe.

Type

Description

2 to 4 inch, cut 1-7/16 inch hole in pipe

Over 4 inch, cut 2-1/8 inch hole in pipe

Special order 14 in. to 36 in.

0.5 to 2 inch versions (MPVC or CPVC)

2.5 to 4 inch versions (PVC)

2 to 4 inch, cut 1-7/16 inch hole in pipe

6 to 8 inch, cut 2-1/8 inch hole in pipe

Available in 10 and 12 inch sizes only

Cut 2-1/2 inch hole in pipe

Weld in place using solvent cement

Iron, Carbon Steel, 

316 SS Threaded 

tees

Carbon steel & 

stainless steel 

Weld-on

Weldolets

2 to 4 inch, cut 1-7/16 inch hole in pipe

Over 4 inch, cut 2-1/8 inch hole in pipe

For pipes from DN 15 to 50 mm

PP or PVDF

Type

Description

Plastic

tees

Metric 

Union 

Fitting

PVC

Saddles

Iron

Strap-on

saddles

PVC

Glue-on

Saddles

1.5 in. to 2 in. PVDF insert

Fiberglass

tees

FPT

0.5 to 2 in. versions

Mounts on threaded pipe ends

Metric 

Wafer Fitting

For pipes DN65 to 200 mm

PP or PVDF

d

 


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 4

Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Installation

Plastic sensor installation tips

•  Inspect the sensor O-rings for nicks and other damage that 

may compromise the seal.

•  Lubricate O-rings with a non-petroleum based, viscous 

lubricant (grease) compatible with the system.

•  Using an alternating/twisting motion, 

lower the sensor into the 

!

 tting, making 

sure the conduit ports on the yellow 

housing are pointing in the direction

of 

#

 ow.

•  Engage one thread of the sensor cap 

then turn the sensor until the alignment 

tab is seated in the 

!

 tting notch.

sensor 

cap 

tab 

notch 

Lubricate

O-rings

Wiring

Electrical connections to this product should be made only by 

quali

!

 ed personnel.

To access the wiring terminals:

•  Turn yellow cap 

¼

 turn counterclockwise to remove.

•  Remove the two retaining screws and remove the black 

cover.

•  Route all cables through the conduit ports before connecting 

them to the terminals.

•  Wiring terminals are rated for 16 to 22 AWG conductors. 

•  The cable must be 7 to 10 mm in diameter (0.275 to

0.394 in.) to seal properly in the liquid tight connector.

•  The conduit ports have 

½

 inch NPT threads. After routing the 

cables, seal the port with a liquid tight conduit connector

(3-9000.392-1) or with conduit.

•  For conduit installations:

•  Thread conduit with 

½

 in. NPT threads directly into the 

conduit port.

•  For conduit with ISO threads, use the black thread adapter 

included with the connector kit.

•  To comply with NEC requirements, do not use any metal 

conduit in the installation.

2537 Paddlewheel Flowmeter 

for 

½

 in. to 4 in. pipe 

130 mm

(5.12 in.)

97 mm

(3.82 in.)

2537 Paddlewheel Flowmeter 

for 5 to 8 in. pipe 

171 mm

(6.73 in.)

97 mm

(3.82 in.)

 

Dimensions

S1

S2

Blk  Red  Shld 

-

+

3-8900.621C

I/O Module 3-8900.401-X 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11 

12

13

14

+5VDC (Black) 

Freq. Input (Red) 

GND (Shield) 

+5VDC (Black) 

Freq. Input 2 (Red) 

S  L (Red) 

GND (White/Shield) 

+5VDC (Black) 

S  L (Red) 

GND (White/Shield) 

3

3

Analog Output 1 

Analog Output 2 

(if applicable) 

(if applicable) 

Frequency

Input

1

Frequency

Input 2 

OR

S3L

Input

2

S3L

Input

1

+

-

+

-

S1

S2

Blk  Red  Shld 

-

+

DA

TA

GND

V+

SHLD

Wiring: Digital (S

3

L) Output

The Digital (S

3

L) output is compatible with the 3-8900 Multi-Parameter Controller 

and the 3-9900 Transmitter.

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

5 - 6.5VDC           0.03 AMP 

3-2505.613A

 

 

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

24VDC            0.03 AMP 

3-2505.61

1A

 

N/O 

COM 

N/C 

Dry-Contact 

Relay 

Relay Rating: 

5A @ 250VAC 

5A @ 30VDC 

Using the liquid-tight

connector

Using conduit

HAND-TIGHTEN THE THREADED NUT ONTO THE IN-

STALLATION FITTING. DO NOT USE TOOLS! DO NOT 

USE THREAD SEALANT OR LUBRICANTS ON THE 

FITTING THREADS OR THE SENSOR CAP.

Connection to 

9900 Transmitter

Connection to 

8900 Controller

 


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5

Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Wiring: 4 to 20 mA Output

S1 

S2 

Power Supply

12 to 32 VDC, 0.03 A

Blk  Red  Shld 

Programmable Logic Controller

Datalogger

Chart Recorder

4 to 20 mA Loop monitor

Internal sensor 

connections 

The 4 to 20 mA output can be connected to Chart Recorders, PLCs or 

any device that requires a 4 to 20 mA signal.

The 4 to 20 mA model requires an external power source of

12 to 32 VDC.

Wiring: Flow Switch Output (On-OFF)

•  The Flow Switch mode allows a single relay that is 

programmable as a HIGH setpoint or LOW setpoint.

•  The relay may be a dry-contact type or a solid state type.

•  The dry contact relay requires an external power source of

24 VDC ± 10%.

•  The solid state relay requires an external power source of

5 to 24 VDC.

Dry Contact Relay Wiring

•  The wiring is identical for On-OFF and Pulse modes.

Solid State Relay Wiring

•  The wiring is identical for On-OFF and Pulse modes

.

Wiring: Pulse Output

•  The "Multi" mode allows a single relay that is programmable 

as a Flow Switch, Volumetric pulse output or as a simple pulse 

divider output.

•  The relay may be a dry-contact type or a solid state type.

•  The Dry Contact Relay requires an external power source of

24 VDC ± 10%.

•  The Solid State Relay requires an external power source of

5 to 24 VDC.

•  Solid State Relay requires a pull-up resistor (10K ohm 

recommended). Consult your instrument/PLC manual for

wiring information.

S1 

S2 

Power Supply 

24 VDC, 0.03 A 

Normally Closed 

Common 

Normally Open 

Blk  Red  Shld 

Internal sensor 

connections 

S1

S2

Power Supply

5 to 24 VDC,

0.03 A

Blk Red Shld

-

+

1

2

Load

+

I/O

10K

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

12 - 32VDC           0.03 AMP 

3-2505.614A

 

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

5 - 24VDC           0.03 AMP 

3-2505.612A

 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

24VDC            0.03 AMP 

3-2505.61

1A

 

Solid-State 

Relay 

Relay Rating: 

100mA @ 40VDC 

70mA @ 33VAC 

3-2505.616A 

Load 

N/O 

COM 

N/C 

Dry-Contact 

Relay 

Relay Rating: 

5A @ 250VAC 

5A @ 30VDC 

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

S1 

S2 

Blk  Red  Shld 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

24VDC            0.03 AMP 

3-2505.61

1A

 

WIRING DIAGRAM 

BLK 

RED 

SHLD 

Sensor 

PW/OUT 

Power Rating: 

5 - 24VDC           0.03 AMP 

3-2505.612A

 

Solid-State 

Relay 

Relay Rating: 

100mA @ 40VDC 

70mA @ 33VAC 

3-2505.616A 

Load 

N/O 

COM 

N/C 

Dry-Contact 

Relay 

Relay Rating: 

5A @ 250VAC 

5A @ 30VDC 

 


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 6

Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Operation

The 2537 Flowmeter is available in three different 

models. The programming menus vary signi

!

 cantly 

from one model to another.

This chart is provided inside the yellow cover to assist 

in navigating the menus in the 2537.

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

View Mode Function

•  All models display the model name: 

Multi

Digital

 or 

4-20

.

•  If the white key (S1) is held down for three seconds, the 

#

 ow rate is displayed for 10 minutes before 

reverting back to the model name.

•  In the 

Multi

 Model, if the “Multi” menu item is set to “divider”, then the divided pulse output will be 

displayed in pulses/seconds (p/s).

Menus

Mode

Action

View

(

 Display Flow Rate

(

 Go to MENU

Go to VIEW

Menu

1X 

(

 Next Menu

1X 

(

 Display Current Value Previous Mode

(

 Go to Edit

Previous Mode

1X 

(

 Shift digit to right

Previous Mode

Edit

1X 

(

 Increment Value

(

 Go to SAVE

Previous Mode

SAVE

1X 

(

 Toggle

1X 

(

 Store Change

N/A

3-2537-1C-XX, 3-2537-2C-XX

3-2537-5C-XX

3-2537-6C-XX

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Menu Details

This table shows the de

!

 nition of each menu function, the setting parameters and the page where detailed instructions can be located.

Menu Function

Defi nition

Setting Parameters

More

Information

Flow Unit

Liters or Gallons per sec, min., hour or day

See list on page 8

page 8

K-Factor

Set PULSES per VOLUME UNIT

0.0001 to 999999

page 8

Average

Smooths out erratic 

#

 ow conditions

0 to 100 seconds

page 9

Sensitivity

Overrides Average for large rate changes

0 to 9

page 9

Mode

Select the output mode

Total or Divider or On-OFF

page 10

P-Factor

As PULSE DIVIDER, divides input freq.

1.0000 to 99999

page 10

P-Factor

As PULSE TOTAL, multiplies K-Factor 

1.0000 to 99999

page 10

Relay Logic

Select Hi alarm or Lo alarm mode

Hi or Lo

page 11

Relay Set

Set Relay Setpoint

0.0000 to 99999

page 11

Relay Hysteresis Rate inside Setpoint to DEENERGIZE relay

0.0000 to 99999

page 11

Relay Delay

Time delay before relay is ENERGIZED

0000.0 to 6400.0

page 11

4 Set

Set 

#

 ow RATE to be represented by 4 mA

0.0000 to 99999

page 8

20 Set

Set 

#

 ow RATE to be represented by 20 mA

0.0000 to 99999

page 8

Contrast

Adjust visibility of liquid crystal display 

1 to 3

page 8

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

These two functions are used to span the 4 to 20 mA output 

signal to the required range.

The factory setting is 4 to 20 mA = 0 to 10.000

Only the 20 mA span is illustrated here.

Example: Set 20 mA = 500 GPM.

Set 4 and Set 20

2s

2s

x5

x4

x2

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537.

2s

x2

x3

x5

2s

T

P

t

T

P

t

t

T

P

1.

4.

5.

6.

7.

2.

3.

K-Factor

Minimum value

Maximum value

A K-Factor is the number of pulses 

a sensor will generate for each 

engineering unit of 

#

 uid that passes 

the sensor. The factory setting is 

60.0000. Locate the K-Factor in the 

tables on page 12 and 13.

Example: Set the K-Factor to 63.5 Pulses per Gallon:

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Select the volumetric units for the 

#

 ow measurement.

Flow Units

Example: Set the Flow Units to Gallons per minute:

This function is available on these 

versions of the 2537.

2s 

2s 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Liters/minute

(Factory setting)

Liters/hour

Liters/day

Liters/second

Gallons/minute

Gallons/hour

Gallons/day

Gallons/second

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Set Contrast

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537.

All models of the 2537 have the CONTRAST adjustment. It is 

always located at the end of the menu.

2s

x1

1.

2.

Repeat until

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Three levels of adjustment are 

available. The factory setting of 

3 is the highest contrast setting.

To access the adjustment, enter the 

menu and scroll until the Contrast 

display appears.

Choose:

OR

OR

This function is 

available on the above 

versions of the 2537. 

 


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9

Signet 2537 Flowmeter

t

T

P

t

T

P

T

P

t

2s

2s

x2

x5

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Set Averaging

Minimum value

Maximum value

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537:

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Example:

Set the Averaging for 50 seconds.

Set Sensitivity

Minimum value

Maximum value

2s

2s

x3

x5

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

1.

2.

3.

4.

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537:

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Example: Set the Sensitivity to 5.

10 s

2 s

20 s

30 s

40 s

50 s

60 s

70 s

No AVERAGING, no SENSITIVITY

With AVERAGING set to 0 (zero) and with SENSITIVITY set to zero, 

the 2537 responds to every unstable shift in the 

#

 ow. The dashed 

red line represents the actual output of the 

#

 ow sensor in unstable 

#

 ow conditions.

With AVERAGING set to 50 seconds and SENSITIVITY still set to 

zero the 

#

 ow rate is stabilized, but a sharp change in 

#

 ow rate is not 

represented for 50 seconds or longer (dotted green line).

With AVERAGING at 50 seconds and SENSITIVITY set to 4 OR 5, 

the 

#

 ow rate is stabilized, while the sudden shift in 

#

 ow is re

#

 ected 

very quickly (solid blue line).

NOTE: The SENSITIVITY function is ineffective if the AVERAGING function is set to zero (seconds).

AVERAGING only

AVERAGING and SENSITIVITY

Averaging and Sensitivity Settings

•  Because ideal 

#

 ow conditions are often impossible to achieve, the 

#

 ow rate is often erratic, which causes erratic readings in control 

features (e.g., relays, 4 to 20 mA loops, etc.) that are associated with the 

#

 ow rate.

•  The best solution to these problems is to correct any piping de

!

 ciency that causes the instability. This may involve longer straight 

runs upstream, reducing the pipe size to maintain a full pipe at all times, and other installation changes. In many situations, however, 

these measures are simply not possible.

•  The 2537 meter provides two tools that are designed to "work around" these de

!

 ciencies. The Averaging and the Sensitivity features 

should be studied before making adjustments.

Averaging Time in Seconds (Factory set: 0 seconds)

•  Set the time the meter will use as the averaging period. The range is from 0 (no average applied to input) to 100 (seconds of 

averaging applied to input).

  Use higher averaging times to smooth the display and current output where the 

#

 ow in the pipe is erratic.

Quick Response Sensitivity (Factory set: 0)

•  Set the relative degree of change in the 

#

 ow rate required to allow the 2537 to disable the AVERAGING and jump to a new 

#

 ow rate 

immediately. The scale is from 0 (least sensitive, averaging is never disabled.) to 9 (a very small change in 

#

 ow rate will disable the 

averaging).

The factory setting is 0 (zero).

The factory setting is 0 (zero).

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Mode

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537:

PULSE TOTAL Output = Input pulses ÷ (K-Factor 

×

 P-Factor)

TOTAL is a traditional pump pulser function. This selection will 

allow the entry of a K-Factor to de

!

 ne a volumetric unit, then set 

a P-Factor to de

!

 ne the number of volumetric units required to 

generate one pulse out.

2s 

2s

2s 

1. 

3. 

2. 

t

T

P

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

P-Factor

Minimum value

Maximum value

This function is available on 

these versions of the 2537:

2s

x2

x4

2s

t

T

P

t

P

T

T

P

t

1.

4.

5.

3.

2.

In PULSE DIVIDER mode the P-Factor divides:

The pulse stream from the paddlewheel sensor will be divided 

by the P-Factor. The resulting frequency is output through a 

relay.

In PULSE TOTAL mode the P-Factor multiplies:

The pulse stream from the paddlewheel sensor is divided 

by the K-Factor MULTIPLIED by the P-factor. The resulting 

frequency is output through a relay.

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Select DIVIDER or TOTAL operation.

The factory setting is TOTAL.

PULSE DIVIDER Output = Input pulses ÷ P-Factor

DIVIDER allows you to set a scaling value (P-Factor) from 

1.0000 to 99999.

Example: If the P-Factor is set for 2, then the 2537 will output 

one pulse for every 2 pulses received from the sensor.

This selection enables the output frequency to be scaled down 

to match associated equipment capabilities.

When using the PULSE DIVIDER output, associated equipment 

must divide the K-Factors in this manual by the P-Factor for 

correct calibration.

Example:

Set the Total Pulse output so there is one pulse out for each

2 gallons that passes the sensor if the K-Factor is 3.0.

1. 

K-Factor = 3.0 (pulses in per gallon)

2. 

P-Factor = 2 (gallons out per pulse)

Pulses IN

Pulses OUT

2

1

3

5

4

6

8

7

9

11

10

12

2

2 Gal

3 Gal

The factory setting is 1.0000

1

1 Gal

4 Gal

11

10

12

5

6

 Pulses IN

 Pulses OUT

1 2 3

5

7

9

4

6

8

1

2

3

4

T

P

t

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

x5

x6

2s

2s

T

P

t

T

P

t

T

P

t

1.

2.

3.

4.

Hysteresis holds a relay energized until the 

#

 ow rate moves this amount past the setpoint.

The factory setting is 0.5000

3.  Program the HYSTERESIS.

Set Relay Operation

The On-OFF mode has one relay (SPDT or solid-state) that can be programmed as a HIGH (Hi) 

alarm or a LOW (Lo) alarm.

T

P

t

T

P

t

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

x5

x3

2s

2s

T

P

t

t

T

P

t

T

P

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

2.  Program the SETPOINT.

The SETPOINT is the 

#

 ow rate 

where the relay will be energized. 

The factory setting is 5.0000.

x7

2s

2s

T

P

t

P

T

t

t

T

P

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

When the 

#

 ow rate reaches the setpoint, the 

2537 will wait this long (in seconds) before 

triggering the alarm.

The factory setting is 0000.0 seconds.

4.  Program the DELAY.

A HI alarm will be activated when the 

#

 ow rate rises ABOVE the setpoint.

A LO alarm will be activated when the 

#

 ow rate falls BELOW the setpoint.

The factory setting is Hi(gh).

x4

2s

2s

T

P

t

T

P

t

t

T

P

1.

2.

3.

4.

1.  Select HI or LO Relay Alarm logic

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

2s

Go to next

menu item

Return to

Normal Operation

Save the new setting:

Minimum value

Maximum value

Minimum value

Maximum value

Minimum value

Maximum value

Example: Change the Relay Logic to Low:

Example: Change the Setpoint to 8.0000:

Example: Change the Hysteresis to 5.0000:

Example: Change the Delay to 10.0:

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

K-Factors

When using the PULSE DIVIDER mode, associated equipment must divide the K-Factors by the P-Factor.

K-Factor

 is the number of pulses a sensor will generate for each engineering unit of 

#

 uid that passes the sensor. K-Factors for water 

are listed below in U.S. gallons and liters. For example, in a 1 inch SCH 80 PVC pipe, using the MPV8T010 PVC 

!

 tting, the 2537 

paddlewheel generates 335.53 pulses per gallon of water passing the rotor.

PIPE

SIZE

(IN.)

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S.

GAL

LITERS

SCH 80 MOLDED TEES FOR SCH 80 PVC PIPE

1/2

MPV8T005F

MPV8T005

MCPV8T005F

1027.1

271.37

3/4

MPV8T007F

MPV8T007

MCPV8T007F

583.19

154.08

MPV8T010F

MPV8T010

MCPV8T010F

335.53

88.65

1-1/4

MPV8T012F

MPV8T012

MCPV8T012F

178.79

47.24

1-1/2

MPV8T015F

MPV8T015

MCPV8T015F

121.42

32.08

2

MPV8T020F

MPV8T020

MCPV8T020F

71.44

18.87

2-1/2

PV8T025

42.994

11.359

3

PV8T030

26.652

7.0414

4

PV8T040

15.006

3.9645

PIPE

SIZE

(IN.)

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S.

GAL

LITERS

CARBON STEEL TEES ON SCH 40 PIPE

1/2

CS4T005

756.00

199.74

3/4

CS4T007

438.69

115.90

1

CS4T010

286.78

75.768

1-1/4

CS4T012

121.22

32.026

1-1/2

CS4T015

91.139

24.079

2

CS4T020

54.468

14.391

STAINLESS STEEL TEES ON SCH 40 PIPE

1/2

CR4T005

734.20

193.98

3/4

CR4T007

412.10

108.88

1

CR4T010

252.70

66.764

1-1/4

CR4T012

128.12

33.849

1-1/2

CR4T015

77.320

20.428

2

CR4T020

45.780

12.095

GALVANIZED IRON TEES ON SCH 40 PIPE

1

IR4T010

213.01

56.277

1-1/4

IR4T012

127.75

33.751

1 1/2

IR4T015

94.401

24.941

2

IR4T020

59.420

15.699

BRONZE TEES ON SCH 40 PIPE

1

BR4T010

213.01

56.277

1-1/4

BR4T012

127.75

33.751

1-1/2

BR4T015

94.401

24.941

2

BR4T020

59.420

15.699

COPPER TEE FITTINGS ON COPPER PIPE 

SCH K

1/2

CUKT005

917.84

242.50

3/4

CUKT007

428.27

113.15

1

CUKT010

256.43

67.749

1-1/4

CUKT012

176.44

46.615

1-1/2

CUKT015

115.69

30.565

2

CUKT020

63.385

16.746

COPPER TEE FITTINGS ON COPPER PIPE 

SCH L

1/2 

CUKT005

858.22

226.74

3/4

CUKT007

385.74

101.91

1

CUKT010

241.64

63.841

1-1/4

CUKT012

170.90

45.152

1-1/2

CUKT015

112.03

29.598

2

CUKT020

61.74

16.310

Molded Tees

Saddles

Metal Tees

PIPE

SIZE

(IN.)

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S.

GAL

LITERS

SCH 80 PVC SADDLES FOR SCH 80 PVC PIPE

2

PV8S020

66.739

17.633

2-1/2

PV8S025

42.994

11.359

3

PV8S030

26.652

7.0414

4

PV8S040

15.006

3.9645

6

PV8S060

8.3246

2.1994

8

PV8S080

5.0164

1.3253

SCH 80 PVC SADDLE ON SCH 40 PVC PIPE

2

PV8S020

54.700

14.452

2-1/2

PV8S025

37.159

9.8175

3

PV8S030

23.697

6.2608

4

PV8S040

13.456

3.5552

6

PV8S060

7.4594

1.9708

8

PV8S080

4.5292

1.1966

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

K-Factors

PIPE

SIZE

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S. GAL

LITERS

POLYPROPYLENE TEES (DIN/ISO AND BS AND ANSI)

DN15

PPMT005

952.87

251.75

DN20

PPMT007

563.10

148.77

DN25

PPMT010

291.60

77.042

DN32

PPMT012

169.22

44.709

DN40

PPMT015

103.90

27.450

DN50

PPMT020

60.789

16.060

DN65

PPMT025

41.498

10.964

DN80

PPMT030

26.786

7.0769

DN100

PPMT040

17.415

4.6011

DN125

PPMT050

10.168

2.6864

DN150

PPMT060

7.3119

1.9318

DN200

PPMT080

3.9946

1.0554

PIPE

SIZE

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S. GAL

LITERS

PVDF FITTINGS (DIN/ISO AND BS AND ANSI)

DN15

SFMT005

827.26

218.56

DN20

SFMT007

489.87

129.42

DN25

SFMT010

283.55

74.915

DN32

SFMT012

158.59

41.899

DN40

SFMT015

86.980

22.980

DN50

SFMT020

50.385

13.312

PVC FITTINGS (DIN/ISO) - EUROPE ONLY

DN15

PVMT005

972.37

256.90

DN20

PVMT007

485.69

128.32

DN25

PVMT010

297.27 

78.540

DN32

PVMT012

170.25 

44.980

DN40

PVMT015

103.71 

27.400

DN50

PVMT020

59.500

15.720

DN65

PVMT025

34.973 

9.2400

DN80

PVMT030

24.981 

6.6000

DN100

PVMT040

16.275 

4.3000

DN150

PVMT060

8.1756

2.1600

DN200

PVMT080

4.0878

1.0800

PIPE

SIZE

(IN.)

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S. GAL

LITERS

STAINLESS STEEL WELDOLETS ON SCH 40 PIPE

2-1/2 

CR4W025 

37.600

9.9339

CR4W030

24.340

6.4306

CR4W040

13.920

3.6777

CR4W050

10.860

2.8692

CR4W060

7.5200

1.9868

CR4W080

4.3400

1.1466

CARBON STEEL WELDOLETS ON SCH 40 PIPE

2-1/2 

CS4W025

37.600

9.9339

CS4W030

24.340

6.4306

CS4W040

13.920

3.6777

CS4W050

10.860

2.8692

CS4W060

7.5200

1.9868

CS4W080

4.3400

1.1466

COPPER/BRONZE BRAZOLETS ON SCH 40 PIPE

2-1/2 

BR4B025

37.600

9.934

BR4B030

24.340

6.431

BR4B040

13.920

3.678

BR4B050

10.860

2.869

BR4B060

7.5200

1.987

BR4B080

4.3400

1.147

PIPE

SIZE

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S. GAL

LITERS

POLYPROPYLENE WAFER FITTINGS (DIN/ISO)

DN65

PPMTE025

PPMTF025

41.498

10.964

DN80

PPMTE030

PPMTF030

26.786

7.0769

DN100

PPMTE040

PPMTF040

17.415

4.6011

DN125

PPMTE050

PPMTF050

10.168

2.6864

DN150

PPMTE060

PPMTF060

7.3119

1.9318

DN200

PPMTE080

PPMTF080

3.9946

1.0554

PVDF WAFER FITTINGS (DIN/ISO)

DN65

SFMTF025

36.133

9.5465

DN80

SFMTF030

24.715

6.5297

DN100

SFMTF040

16.120

4.2589

DN125

SFMTF050

8.8624

2.3415

DN150

SFMTF060

6.4543

1.7052

DN200

SFMTF080

4.0720

1.0758

PIPE

SIZE

(IN.)

FITTING

2537 SENSOR

U.S. GAL

LITERS

SCH 80 IRON SADDLES ON SCH 80 PIPE

IR8S020

64.720

17.099

2-1/2 

IR8S025

42.480

11.223

IR8S030

26.420

6.980

IR8S040

14.700

3.884

IR8S050

12.180

3.218

IR8S060

8.4400

2.230

IR8S080

4.9000

1.295

SCH 80 IRON SADDLE ON SCH 40 PIPE

IR8S020

53.640

14.172

2-1/2 

IR8S025

37.600

9.934

IR8S030

23.220

6.135

IR8S040

13.260

3.503

IR8S050

11.040

2.917

IR8S060

7.2400

1.913

IR8S080

4.4000

1.162

Weldolets and Brazolets

Iron Saddles

Wafer Fittings

Union Tees

Union Tees

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Maintenance and Cleaning

The 2537 requires very little maintenance.

•  If the paddlewheel becomes fouled, it can be cleaned with mild detergents and a small brush.

•  The electronics portion of the 2537 does not require maintenance or cleaning.

Rotor Replacement Procedure

1.  To remove the rotor, insert a small screwdriver between the rotor and the ear of the sensor.

2.  Twist the screwdriver blade to 

#

 ex the ear outward enough to remove one end of the rotor and pin. 

DO NOT 

#

 ex the ear any more than necessary! If it breaks, the sensor cannot be repaired.

3.  Install the new rotor by inserting one tip of the pin into the hole, then carefully 

#

 ex the opposite ear 

back enough to slip rotor into place.

H-Dimensions

The plastic insert in Weldolet 

!

 ttings MUST be removed during the welding process. When reinstalled, it is important that the insert be 

threaded to the proper height ("H" dimension).

Weldolet

“H” dimension

Part number inches

mm

CS4W020

2.38

60.45

CS4W025

2.33

59.18

CS4W030

2.32

58.92

CS4W040

2.30

58.42

CS4W050

3.09

78.48

CS4W060

2.96

75.18

CS4W080

2.73

69.34

"H"

Weldolet

“H” dimension

Part number inches 

mm

CR4W020

2.38

60.45

CR4W025

2.33

59.18

CR4W030

2.32

58.92

CR4W040

2.30

58.42

CR4W050

3.09

78.48

CR4W060

2.96

75.18

CR4W080

2.73

69.34

 


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Signet 2537 Flowmeter

Notes

 


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Georg Fischer Signet LLC, 3401 Aerojet Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731-2882 U.S.A. • Tel. (626) 571-2770 • Fax (626) 573-2057

For Worldwide Sales and Service, visit our website: www.gfsignet.com • Or call (in the U.S.): (800) 854-4090

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website at www.gfsignet.com

3-2537.090 Rev G  9/12  English 

© Georg Fischer Signet LLC 2012

Ordering Information

Mfr. Part No. 

Code 

Description

2537 system for 0.5 in. to 4 in. pipes, with polypropylene body, Black PVDF rotor, Titanium pin, FPM O-rings

3-2537-1C-P0 

159 001 291 

Pulse/Flow Switch, DCR, -P0, Integral Mount

3-2537-2C-P0 

159 001 292 

Pulse/Flow Switch, SSR, -P0, Integral Mount

3-2537-5C-P0 

159 001 295 

Digital (S

3

L), Integral Mount

3-2537-6C-P0 

159 001 296 

4 to 20 mA, Integral Mount

2537 system for 5 in. to 8 in. pipes, with polypropylene body, Black PVDF rotor, Titanium pin, FPM O-rings

3-2537-1C-P1 

159 001 303 

Pulse/Flow Switch, DCR, -P1, Integral Mount

3-2537-2C-P1 

159 001 304 

Pulse/Flow Switch, SSR, -P1, Integral Mount

3-2537-5C-P1 

159 001 307 

Digital (S

3

L), Integral Mount

3-2537-6C-P1 

159 001 308 

4 to 20 mA, Integral Mount

2537 system for 0.5 in. to 4 in. pipes, with natural PVDF body, rotor and pin, FPM O-rings

3-2537-1C-T0 

159 001 315 

Pulse/Flow Switch, DCR, -T0, Integral Mount

3-2537-2C-T0 

159 001 316 

Pulse/Flow Switch, SSR, -T0, Integral Mount

3-2537-5C-T0 

159 001 319 

Digital (S

3

L), Integral Mount

3-2537-6C-T0 

159 001 320 

4 to 20 mA, Integral Mount

Accessories

Mfr. Part No. 

Code 

Description

3-2536.320-1 

198 820 052 

Rotor, PVDF Black

3-2536.320-2 

159 000 272 

Rotor, PVDF Natural

3-2536.320-3 

159 000 273 

Rotor, ETFE

3-2536.321 

198 820 054 

Rotor and Pin, PVDF Natural

3-2536.322-1 

198 820 056 

Sleeved Rotor, PVDF Black

3-2536.322-2 

198 820 057 

Sleeved Rotor, PVDF Natural

3-2536.322-3 

198 820 058 

Sleeved Rotor, ETFE

M1546-1 

198 801 182 

Rotor Pin, Titanium

M1546-2 

198 801 183 

Rotor Pin, Hastelloy-C

M1546-3 

198 820 014 

Rotor Pin, Tantalum

M1546-4 

198 820 015 

Rotor Pin, Stainless Steel

P51545 

198 820 016 

Rotor Pin, Ceramic

1220-0021 

198 801 186 

O-Ring, FPM

1224-0021 

198 820 006 

O-Ring, EPDM

1228-0021 

198 820 007 

O-Ring, FFPM

P31536 

198 840 201 

Sensor Plug, Polypro

3-8050.390-1 

159 001 702 

Retaining Nut Replacement Kit, NPT, Valox

®

3-8050.390-3 

159 310 116 

Retaining Nut Replacement Kit, NPT, PP

3-8050.390-4 

159 310 117 

Retaining Nut Replacement Kit, NPT, PVDF

3-8050.391 

159 001 703 

Retaining Nut Replacement Kit, NPT, Stainless Steel

3-9000.392-1 

159 000 839 

Liquid tight connector kit, NPT (1 piece)

3-9000.392-2 

159 000 841 

Liquid tight connector kit, PG 13.5 (1 piece)

3-9000.392-3 

159 001 430 

Liquid-tight connector kit, dual-cable gland

7300-7524 

159 000 687 

24 VDC Power Supply 7.5 W, 300 mA

7300-1524 

159 000 688 

24 VDC Power Supply 15 W, 600 mA

7300-3024 

159 000 689 

24 VDC Power Supply 30 W, 1.3 A

7300-5024 

159 000 690 

24 VDC Power Supply 50 W, 2.1 A

7300-1024 

159 000 691 

24 VDC Power Supply 100 W, 4.2 A