Omega Engineering FLR1000 manual Symptom Possible Cause Method of Correction

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Method of Correction

Flow indication is not

Attempting to measure

Use higher flow rates

linear and output too

flows below the specified

 

low at lower flows

minimum for the unit

 

 

Moisture or liquid in sensor

Remove moisture and allow

 

 

sensor to dry out

 

Mechanical sensor assembly

Unit must be returned for

 

damaged

repair (see Section J)

 

 

 

Flow reading accuracy

Gas has a specific gravity

Calculate the flow reading

is outside the

other than Air at 20°C

error / offset as explained in

specification

 

section C6

 

Moisture in sensor

Allow sensor to dry out.

 

 

Ensure gas is dry.

 

Mechanical sensor assembly

Unit must be returned for

 

damaged

repair (see Section J)

 

Pressure drop issue

Correct for the pressure

 

 

drop ( ΔP )

Flow indication is fixed

The maximum rated flow for

Reduce the flow

at one value

the unit is being exceeded.

 

 

Output circuits may be

Unit must be returned for

 

damaged

repair (see Section J)

 

 

 

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Contents FLR 1000 & 1000-BR Series Flow Sensors & Meters For Gases Page B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction UnpackingProduct Overview and Principle of Operation Installation Mounting the Flow Sensor or Flow Meter General ConsiderationsTubing Connections Electrical Connections Overview Connecting a Cable Assembly Electrical Connections Voltage Output Units Using a 0-5VDC Output Power Adapter Package 5VDC Analog Outputs OperationStart Up Flow ReadingsOperating at Flow Rates Outside the Calibrated Flow Range Flows Above the Maximum Rated FlowFlows Below the Minimum Rated Flow Corrected Flow = Flow reading X Correction Factor Zero AdjustmentsUsing Flow Sensors or Flow Meters with Different Gases RecalibrationPage Returning Units for Repair or Recalibration Maintenance and Product CareCleaning and Flushing GeneralFLR1000 FLR1000-D FLR1000-BR-D Specifications For Gas UnitsPin Cable Wire Color Description Connector Pin And Wire Color Cross ReferenceDimensions FLR 1000 For Gases 10.0 l/min Units Acetal Fittings Shown Page Page Page Page Page Symptom Possible Cause Method of Correction Troubleshooting GuideSymptom Possible Cause Method of Correction Page M4575/0807 pg