Kobold MIK-5NA10BK34P Product Overview
The Kobold MIK-5NA10BK34P is a high-reliability, compact magnetic inductive flow meter engineered to precisely measure and monitor the volumetric flow of electrically conductive liquids in industrial piping systems. Operating on Faraday’s Law of Induction and designed entirely without moving parts, this obstructionless sensor provides maintenance-free flow tracking for clean, dirty, or highly aggressive media, making it an excellent match for water treatment plants, chemical dosing skids, and processing facilities.
Key Technical Specifications
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Product Model: MIK-5NA10BK34P
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Flow Range: 0.5 to 10 L/min (Liters per minute)
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Body/Housing Material: PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide), fiberglass-reinforced
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Electrode Material: 316L Stainless Steel
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Seal Material: NBR
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Process Connection: G 3/4 Male Thread
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Electronics Option: 4–20 mA Analog Output with 1x Open Collector Switching Output
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Electrical Connection: M12x1 Micro-Change Plug
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Maximum Pressure / Temperature: 145 PSIG (10 bar) | 176°F (80°C)
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Minimum Fluid Conductivity: $\ge 200\ \mu\text{S/cm}$
Electromagnetic Induction Measurement Principle
The MIK-5NA10BK34P leverages Faraday’s Law to calculate velocity through a magnetic field. As an electrically conductive liquid stream travels through the flow tube, it acts as a moving conductor, inducing an electrical voltage proportional to its speed. Two 316L stainless steel sensing electrodes directly capture this signal and deliver it to the integrated microprocessor. Because the cross-sectional pipe area is constant, the meter accurately establishes the volumetric throughput independent of liquid variables like density, viscosity, and temperature.
Obstructionless, Heavy-Duty Industrial Design
Thanks to a full plastic PPS flow body that contains no turbines, gears, or rotating components, the MIK-5NA10BK34P creates a minimal pressure drop (max 3.7 PSI at full scale) and is completely immune to mechanical wear or jamming from suspended particles. This version is factory-configured with a 3-wire 4–20 mA linear transmitter loop combined with a programmable open collector switch point. It mounts universally in any axis profile, requiring only 3xDN straight run upstream and 2xDN downstream to protect measurement accuracy in tight automation footprints.
