Omega Engineering FLR1000 Introduction, Unpacking, Product Overview and Principle of Operation

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A.Introduction

1.Unpacking

All units are suitably packaged to prevent damage during shipping. If external damage is noted upon receipt of the package, please contact Omega Engineering immediately.

Open the package from the top, taking care not to cut too deeply into the package. Remove all the documentation and contents. Take care to remove all the items and check them against the packing slip. The products should also be checked for any concealed shipping damage. If any shortages or damage is noted, please contact the shipping company and/or Omega Engineering to resolve the problem.

Typical Contents of Box:

Sensor, Calibration Certificate & Instruction Manual (Model FLR 1000 shown, other models similar).

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Caution: Take care not to drop your sensor or subject it to sudden impact. Read the installation section of this manual before providing power or tubing connections to the unit. Any damage caused by improper installation or careless handling will not be repaired under warranty (see limited warranty on page 28 for more details).

2.Product Overview and Principle of Operation

The FLR 1000 series of flow meters and sensors for gases from Omega Engineering are capable of measuring volumetric flows as low as 20-100 ml/min or as high as 100-500 l/min. Highly repeatable results are achieved using a patented Pelton Turbine Wheel flow sensor design. This

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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 Unpacking IntroductionProduct Overview and Principle of Operation Installation General Considerations Mounting the Flow Sensor or Flow MeterTubing Connections Electrical Connections Overview Connecting a Cable Assembly Electrical Connections Voltage Output Units Using a 0-5VDC Output Power Adapter Package Operation Start UpFlow Readings 5VDC Analog OutputsFlows Above the Maximum Rated Flow Operating at Flow Rates Outside the Calibrated Flow RangeFlows Below the Minimum Rated Flow Zero Adjustments Using Flow Sensors or Flow Meters with Different GasesRecalibration Corrected Flow = Flow reading X Correction FactorPage Maintenance and Product Care Cleaning and FlushingGeneral Returning Units for Repair or RecalibrationSpecifications For Gas Units FLR1000 FLR1000-D FLR1000-BR-DConnector Pin And Wire Color Cross Reference Pin Cable Wire Color DescriptionDimensions FLR 1000 For Gases 10.0 l/min Units Acetal Fittings Shown Page Page Page Page Page Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Method of CorrectionSymptom Possible Cause Method of Correction Page M4575/0807 pg
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