Installation | Omega Engineering FLR1000 manual

proven design minimizes zero drift while maintaining fast response and linear outputs with virtually no maintenance.

Flow is measured using a miniature turbine wheel similar in size to a U.S. dime (16 mm diameter, 0.75 mm thick). The micro-turbine wheel is supported on a very small sapphire shaft that is held in position by two sapphire bearings.

As flow passes through the sensor, a precision machined nozzle directs the gas onto the very small teeth of the micro-turbine wheel. This causes the wheel to spin at a speed proportional to the volumetric flow rate.

The micro-turbine wheel has alternating white and black sections evenly spaced on one side of the wheel. An infrared light beam is directed onto the wheel. As the wheel rotates the infrared beam is reflected off each white section. The reflected beam is detected by a phototransistor that converts the reflections into electrical pulses. As the wheel spins faster the pulse rate increases. Processing circuitry provides analog and/or pulse output that are linearly proportional to the volumetric flow rate

When the wheel stops (under zero flow conditions), no pulses are generated. Consequently, zero drift is not possible and zero adjustments are never required.

Every unit is supplied with a calibration certificate detailing the results obtained during calibration. Units are calibrated using AIR as the reference media. Flowing gases with different physical characteristics may effect the calibration.

B.Installation

Caution: Do not exceed the pressure, temperature or power operating ranges detailed in the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual. Omega Engineering shall not be liable for any damage or injury caused by incorrect operation of their products.

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