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Insertion type, thermal mass flow sensor for clean, dry gas. Good option where shutting down the system is difficult or impossible. Measure flow, mass flow, consumption and gas temperature.

Standard Features

  • Flow Range: 0.1 to 250 Nm/s (0.3 to 820 ft/sec)
    • Note: below minimum velocity flow (0.1Nm/s or 0.3 ft/s), the meter read will be zero.
  • Pipe Sizes: DN20 to DN600
  • Accuracy: ±1.5% reading, ±0.3% full scale
  • Display: 2.8″ ultra-wide viewing angle LCD touch screen
  • Data Logging: up to 10,000,000 recording points
  • Output: Modbus (RS485) and 4-20mA
  • Power Requirement: 18 to 30VDC / 5W@24VDC

Options

  • Shaft length: 250 mm (9.8″) or 400 mm (15.7″)
  • 5 meter data cable
  • Gas Types: Air, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen

Applications

  • Compressed air and gas systems
  • Manufacturing, industrial and pharmaceutical use
  • Temporary or permanent installation
  • Non-explosive environments

Thermal mass flow meters are perfectly suited for measuring clean, dry compressed air and inert gases, where accuracy on smaller pipe sizing is important. CAA Sensors offers two types of thermal mass flow meters – insertion flow meter and inline (or in-line) flow meter.

Insertion flow meters

  • Insertion flow sensors are inserted into the pipe through a valve. They can be inserted under pressure so you don’t need to turn off your compressed air system during installation.
  • Suitable for pipes from DN20 to DN600
  • Insertion flow meters are best used for permanent and temporary installations.

Inline Flow Meters

  • Inline flow sensors include a section of pipe as part of the flow meter. You will need to turn off compressed air and cut a section of pipe out to install the inline flow meter.
  • For information on Inline Flow Meters, refer to Inline Flow Meter page.

Both thermal mass flow meters (inline and insertion style) have a streamlined sensor tip which ensures minimal impact on gas flow while maintaining accuracy over a wide flow range.

Important

  • The sensor must be installed (i) in dry gas, (ii) at 90° to the pipe and (iii) away from bends, edges, seams, changes in pipe size and other obstructions,
  • Incorrect wiring or installation can give false readings, damage the sensor and void the warranty. If you aren’t sure how to install or wire the sensor, please contact us. Full installation and wiring instructions are available in the User Manual.

Thermal Mass Meter Pack

  • Flow Meter
  • M12 connector (data cable optional)
  • Calibration certificate
  • User Manual
  • 12 month warranty

Thermal Mass Flow Meter Options

  • Two shaft length options: 250 mm (9.8″) or 400 mm (15.7″)
  • Multiple gas options: Air, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen

Warranty & Calibration

12 month warranty

Calibration is recommended every 2 years (provided the sensor is not exposed to relative humidity above 85%).
Annual calibration is required if the sensor is exposed to relative humidity above 85%.

Accessories

Accessories such as mechanical and electrical fittings are available on the Accessories page.

Other Information

Part Numbers: FLT100001, FLT200001, FLT100011, FLT200011, FLT100101, FLT200101, FLT100111, FLT200111, FLT110001, FLT210001, FLT110011, FLT210011, FLT110101, FLT210101, FLT110111, FLT210111

Features

  • Style:  Insertion type sensor (BSP thread)
  • Technology: Thermal mass
  • IP Rating: IP65
  • Gas Quality: Clean and dry compressed air and inert gases
  • Pipe Sizes:  DN20 – DN600 provided minimum velocity is maintained
  • Minimum Flow Velocity: 0.1 Nm/s
  • Flow Range:  0.1 to 250 Nm/s
  • Gas Pressure: up to 50 bar (725 psi)
  • Gas Temperature: -40 to +150°C (-40 to +302°F)
  • Accuracy: +/-1.5% reading, +/-0.3% full scale
  • Power Requirement: 18 to 30VDC / 5W@24VDC
  • Outputs: Modbus RTU and 4 to 20 mA + Pulse outputs
  • Display: 2.8″ ultra-wide viewing angle LCD touch screen
  • Data Logging: up to 10,000,000 recording points
  • Bi-directional: No
  • Measure: Standard flow, mass flow, consumption and temperature
  • Other Features:
    • Integrated temperature sensor
    • Easy to insert and remove through 1/2″ valve, even when under pressure
    • Low pressure drop
    • No moving parts, low pressure drop
    • Full electrical isolation to filter out disturbances
    • Stable signals
    • Vibration resistant
    • Ultra-wide Turndown Ratio, 1:2500
  • Applications:
    • Compressed air and gas systems
    • Manufacturing, industrial and pharmaceutical use
    • Temporary or permanent installation
    • Indoor use
  • Warranty: 12 months

Downloads

User Manual

Product Flyer – Specifications and Product Codes

Order Codes (SKU)

Use the diagram below to select the features of your flow meter.

In the example below: FLT110001 is a flow meter with a 250mm shaft. It comes with 2 data cables and can be used in systems where gas is flowing from left to right. It is configured for air.

FLT Order Codes

Weight 1.75 kg
Dimensions 69 × 21 × 17 mm
Shaft Length

250mm (9.8"), 400mm (15.7")

Flow Direction

Left to Right → → →, Right to Left ← ← ←

Gas Types

Air, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen

Data Cable

No, Yes

HS Code

9026.80.80 (Flow Meters)

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