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Omega Engineering FPR 200 manual

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  • Page 1

    FPR 200 F lo w Sensor Flow Sensor with St ainless Steel Body Flow Sensor with Polypropylene Body User ’s Guide Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product manuals: omegamanual.info ISO 9001 CERTIFIED CORPORATE QUALITY STAMFORD, CT ISO 9002 CERTIFIED CORPORATE QUALITY MANCHESTER, UK[...]

  • Page 2

    Servicing Nor th America: U.S.A.: One Omega Drive, Box 4047 ISO 9001 Certified Stamford, CT 06907-0047 Tel: (203) 359-1660 FAX: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com Canada: 976 Bergar Laval (Quebec) H7L 5A1, Canada Tel: (514) 856-6928 FAX: (514) 856-6886 e-mail: info@omega.ca For immediate technical or application assistance: U.S.A. and Canada: Sa[...]

  • Page 3

    Introduction This manual is a service guide produced by the manufacturer . The manual provides specific procedures and/or illustrations for installa- tion, inspection, cleaning and filtration of all Omega FPR 200 flow sensors. When properly followed, these procedures will keep your flow sensor operating dependably for many years. It is important fo[...]

  • Page 4

    Installation - Mec hanical 1. The flow sensor has NPT (National Pipe Thread) plumbing con- nections. It is recommended that a paste type pipe sealant be used on these threads. [T eflon tape sealant can be used as long as it is applied in such a way that it will not enter the flow stream. Pieces of T eflon t ape can wrap around the turbine and imped[...]

  • Page 5

    4. It is recommended that the sensor be placed in such a position that the round access cover can be removed for cleaning and tur- bine servicing. It is also recommended that a union be placed near the sensor to allow easy removal. Note1: The flow sensor is a bi-directional measuring device. References to “inlet” and “outlet” refer to uni-d[...]

  • Page 6

     Apply the DC supply voltage directly across the sensor wires. If the LED does illuminate, the load is either: too great of imped- ance or an open circuit. If the LED does not illuminate, the sen- sor's lead wires or circuit are defective. 6. The installation should be complete. Installation - Electronic (0-5V DC Output Only) 1. Connect the[...]

  • Page 7

    Installation - Electronic (Pulse Output Only) The flow sensor pulse output circuit is a three-wire DC-powered design that transmits a frequency proportional to flow rate. The circuit operates on 5-24 V DC and will consume a maximum of 25 mA from the power supply . 1. Connect the red wire (pin 1 for units with the electronic disconnect option) from [...]

  • Page 8

    Installation - Electronic (R elay Output Onl y) 1. Connect the red wire from the sensor to the positive terminal of the 12-35 V DC power supply . 2. Connect the black wire from the transmitter to the negative terminal of the 12-35 V DC power supply . 3. (Versions with st ainless steel sensor body only) Be sure to properly ground the flow sensor by [...]

  • Page 9

    Set P oint Adjustment (Relay Output Only) 1) Adjust the flow rate through the line in which the flow sensor is installed to the rate that corresponds to the desired relay trip point. 2) If the red LED on the back side of the sensor is not illuminated, use a small flat bladed screwdriver to slowly turn the adjustment screw on the set point potentiom[...]

  • Page 10

    1. Relieve pressure in the piping system. 2. Remove the retainer ring that secures the turbine access cover . 3. Remove the access cover with a pliers, taking care not to damage the o-ring seal. 4. Pull out the turbine assembly and the shaft. 5. Inspect the shaft for things that may have wrapped around it. 6. Inspect the turbine bearing surface for[...]

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    Mechanical Specifica tions FL OW SENSOR WITH ST AINLESS STEEL BOD Y Maximum pressure: 200 PSI clear cover , 500 PSI SS cover Maximum temperature: 225 º F Measuring range* 1/2" NPT Ported: 0.5 - 15 GPM 3/4" & 1" NPT Ported: 1.5 - 50 GPM Wetted materials: 316SS, acetal copolymer , Buna, PEEK and polycarbonate Non-wetted materials:[...]

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    ALL VERSIONS WITH 0-5 VDC CIR CUIT Power requirements: 12-35VDC, 20 mA Maximum Current: 30 mA DC Max. T rans. Distance: <200 feet recommended Min. Load Resistance: 1000 Ω Flow rate accuracy: 2% of full scale Repeatability: 0.5% of scale Resolution: infinite Response time: 2 seconds to 90% ALL VERSIONS WITH PULSE OUTPUT CIR CUIT Power requireme[...]

  • Page 13

    Dimension Drawings 1 Dimension with optional clear cover installed 2 Polypropylene version only DIM 1/2" NPTF Port s 3/4" & 1" NPTF Port s A 1.94" (49 mm) 3.06" (78 mm) B 1.13" (29 mm) 1.33" (34 mm) C 2.00" (51 mm) 2.46" (62 mm) D 2.45" (62 mm) 2.78" (71 mm) D 1 2.60" (66 mm) 2.88"[...]

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    NOTES: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _[...]

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    WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers r[...]

  • Page 16

    Where Do I Find Ever ything I Need for Pr ocess Measurement and Control? OM EGA…Of Course! Shop online at omega.com TEMPERA TURE   Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes, Connectors, Panels & Assemblies   Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor   Calibrators & Ice Point References   Recorders, Controllers &[...]