
WATER FLOWMETER AND CONTROLLER
FLV-4604A  
shown smaller 
FLR-1616A  
shown smaller 
than actual size.
than actual size.
FLR-1600A Series 
FLV-4600A Series
Standard
U Response Time 
Up to 20 ms 
U Turndown Ratio of 50:1 
U Pushbutton Tare 
(with Display)
U ±2% FS Accuracy 
U NIST Traceability 
The OMEGA® FLR-1600A and  
FLV-4600A Series flowmeters 
and controllers use two of the 
best studied physical properties of 
liquids to measure flow: pressure 
and viscosity. Differential pressure 
measurement, across a laminar 
flow element, results in a flowmeter 
that is inherently linear. 
OMEGA flow meters measure 
differential pressure within that 
laminar region to achieve a 
turndown of 50:1 typical and the 
accuracy is ±2.0% of full scale. 
It uses the same technology as  
the laminar gas mass flow and 
volumetric flow meters, FMA-1600A 
and FLV-1600A. There are no 
moving parts to wear out.
The FLR-1600A Series is a 
volumetric water flowmeter. The 
unique method of flow detection 
allows the meter to measure 
extremely low flow rates at an 
affordable price. The FLR-1600A 
Series was designed with deionized 
water in mind. These flowmeters 
are available in ranges of  
500 microliters per minute full scale 
to 10 liters per minute full scale.
The FLR-1600A water meter 
provides data on the flow rate 
and temperature via the standard 
local display and the RS232 serial 
output. An optional gauge pressure 
sensor is available on the 
secondary output model “-P”.
The FLV-4600A Series water flow 
controller utilizes a proportional 
valve coupled to a flowmeter body 
creating a unique in-situ closed-loop 
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flow controller system. 
Measurements are taken within the 
laminar region of the flow meter 
and the integral PID controller 
positions the valve according to 
the flow set points. The controllers 
can accept an RS232 or the 0 to 
5V control input signal depending 
on what is preferred. Independent 
of the set point voltages, the 
controllers can be configured for 
single or dual output of the same or 
different voltages and/or different 
parameters such as temperature 
and flow. This is possible because 
of our laminar flowmeter design that 
incorporates solid-state differential 
and temperature sensors on the 
standard model to determine flow 
in an inherently linear system. An 
optional, absolute gauge pressure 
sensor is available on the “-P” 
secondary output models. The 
result is a fast responding linear 
flow meter with multiple outputs.  
All these parameters are 
simultaneously visible with our 
dynamic display that includes a 
push button operator interface.  
water flow controllers are available 
from 50 milliliters per minute full 
scale to 500 milliliters per minute 
full scale.

SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy: ±2% FS 
Repeatability: ±2% FS 
Turndown Ratio: 50:1  
Response Time: 
 FLR-1600A: 20 ms 
 FLV-4600A: 100 ms 
Input Control Signal  
(FLV-4600A Units): 
0 to 5 Vdc and RS232
Output Signal: 0 to 5 Vdc, RS232  
Optional Input/Outputs: 
4 to 20 mA, 0 to 10 Vdc 
Operating Temperature:  
10 to 50°C (50 to 122°F) 
Zero Shift: 0.02%/ATM FS/°C 
Span Shift: 0.02%/ATM FS/°C 
Excess Flow Rate: 
Approx 28% overage
Maximum Pressure: 100 psig  
Minimum Pressure Drop: 0.4 psid 
Supply Current (Typical): 
 FLR-1600A: 30 mA 
 FLV-4600A: 250 mA
Supply Voltage: 
 FLR-1600A: 7 to 30 Vdc,  
 FLV-4600A: 12 to 30 Vdc, 
Note: 15 Vdc minimum for 4 to 20 mA 
output option.
Electrical Connections:  
8-pin circular mini DIN 
Wetted Materials: 303, 302 and  
316 SS, FKM, polythermide, silicone 
glass, silicone rubber; controllers also  
have 430 FR, 416 SS, nickel,  
brass and polyoxymethylene
Dimensions: mm (inch)
  Flow Range       
  (Full Scale)  Height  Length  Depth
 FLR-1600A
  0.5 to 1 SCCM  112 (4.4)  60 (2.4)  27 (1.05) 
  2 to 500 SCCM  116 (4.6)  60 (2.4)  27 (1.05) 
  1 SLPM  116 (4.6)  60 (2.4)  27 (1.05) 
  2 SLPM  119 (4.7)  67 (2.6)  27 (1.05) 
  5 to 10 SLPM  129 (5.1)  102 (4.0)  41 (1.6) 
  FLV-4600A 
  0 to 1 SCCM  112 (4.4)  85 (3.3)  27 (1.05) 
  5 to 500 SCCM  116 (4.6)  91 (3.6)  27 (1.05) 
  1 to 5 SLPM  145 (5.7)  194 (7.7)  57 (2.3)
Please allow approximately 44.5 mm (1.75") on top of unit for electrical  
cable connection.
Differential  
Pressure Sensor
Temperature 
Sensor
Optional Gauge 
Pressure Sensor
0.035
0.250
 A 
 A
FLV-4604A shown 
smaller than actual size.
F
Differential  
Pressure Sensor
Temperature 
Sensor
Exploded View of Internal 
Laminar Flow Elements
Exploded View of Optional 
12P or V2P Laminar Elements
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To Order Visit omega.com/flr1600 for Pricing and Details
 Water Flowmeter  4 to 20 mA Output  2, 4 to 20 mA Output** 2, 0 to 5V Output** 
 Model No.  Model No.  Model No.  Model No.  Connection  Max Flow
 FLR-1601A  FLR-1601A-I  FLR-1601A-I2  FLR-1601A-V2  10 to 32 thread 0.001 to 0.5 CCM   
 FLR-1602A  FLR-1602A-I  FLR-1602A-I2  FLR-1602A-V2  10 to 32 thread  0.02 to 1 CCM   
 FLR-1614A  FLR-1614A-I  FLR-1614A-I2  FLR-1614A-V2  
 FLR-1615A  FLR-1615A-I  FLR-1615A-I2  FLR-1615A-V2  
 FLR-1603A  FLR-1603A-I  FLR-1603A-I2  FLR-1603A-V2 
 FLR-1616A  FLR-1616A-I  FLR-1616A-I2  FLR-1616A-V2 
 FLR-1604A  FLR-1604A-I  FLR-1604A-I2  FLR-1604A-V2 
 FLR-1617A  FLR-1617A-I  FLR-1617A-I2  FLR-1617A-V2 
 FLR-1618A  FLR-1618A-I  FLR-1618A-I2  FLR-1618A-V2 
 FLR-1619A  FLR-1619A-I  FLR-1619A-I2  FLR-1619A-V2  
 FLR-1620A  FLR-1620A-I  FLR-1620A-I2  FLR-1620A-V2 
 FLR-1605A  FLR-1605A-I  FLR-1605A-I2  FLR-1605A-V2 
 FLR-1606A  FLR-1606A-I  FLR-1606A-I2  FLR-1606A-V2 
  FLR-1607A  FLR-1607A-I  FLR-1607A-I2  FLR-1607A-V2 
 Water Flow Controller Min P = 5 Psig 
 FLV-4604A  FLV-4604A-I  FLV-4604A-I2  FLV-4604A-V2 
 FLV-4617A  FLV-4617A-I  FLV-4617A-I2  FLV-4617A-V2 
 FLV-4618A  FLV-4618A-I  FLV-4618A-I2  FLV-4618A-V2 
 FLV-4619A  FLV-4619A-I  FLV-4619A-I2  FLV-4619A-V2 
  FLV-4620A  FLV-4620A-I  FLV-4620A-I2  FLV-4620A-V2 
 FLV-4605A  FLV-4605A-I  FLV-4605A-I2  FLV-4605A-V2 
 FLV-4606A  FLV-4606A-I  FLV-4606A-I2  FLV-4606A-V2 
Comes complete with 24 Vdc universal power supply, 1.8m (6') cable, 8-pin male mini-DIN connector, operator’s manual, and NIST certificate. 
For a portable version of the FLR-1600A Series meters add suffix, “-B” to the model number, for additional cost. Portable versions have an integral 
battery compartment and come complete with 24 Vdc universal power supply, 1.8m (6') cable, 8-pin male mini-DIN connector, operator’s manual, 
Nist certificate, and 9V battery installed. Option not available on versions where 4 to 20 mA is the chosen output.
Units are calibrated to air @ 5 psig for 0 to 1 LPM, 15 psig for 2 to 10 LPM, 30 psig for 20 to 100 LPM, and 50 psig for 200 LPM and greater 
Calibrations done at ambient 21ºC (70ºF) temperature only. 
To replace the standard RS232 communications with RS485, add suffix “-RS485” to the model number, for additional cost. 
** Optional secondary output are scaled the same as the primary output scale. For an alternate temperature output scale, add suffix “-T” to the 
model number, no additional cost. For an alternate Pressure output scale, add suffix “-P” to the model number, for additional cost.   
Note: Models with secondary output for pressure include optional gauge pressure sensor. 
For units scaled in CFH, add suffix “-CFH” to model number. Specify desired CFH range, no additional cost. 
For totalizer option, add suffix “-TOT” to the model number, for additional cost. Please specify resolution. 
This is a 6-digit counter. Examples: For totalizing in liters with 1/100 liter resolution, the max count would be 9999.99. For totalizing in liters with 
1 liter resolution, the max count would be 999999.
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 FNPT  0.04 to 2 CCM   
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 FNPT  0.1 to 5 CCM   
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 FNPT  0.2 to 10 CCM
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 FNPT  0.4 to 20 CCM
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 FNPT  1 to 50 CCM
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 FNPT  2 to 100 CCM
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 FNPT  4 to 200 CCM
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 FNPT  0 to 500 CCM
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 FNPT  0.02 to 1 LPM
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 FNPT  0.04 to 2 LPM
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 FNPT  0.1 to 5 LPM
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 FNPT  0.2 to 10 LPM
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 FNPT  1 to 50 CCM
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 FNPT  2 to 100 CCM
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 FNPT  4 to 200 CCM
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 FNPT  0 to 500 CCM
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 FNPT  0.02 to 1 LPM
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 FNPT  0.04 to 2 LPM
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 FNPT  0.1 to 5 LPM
Accessories for FLR-1600A/FLV-4600A Series
 Model No.  Description 
 FMA1600-C1  Replacement 8-pin male mini-DIN connector cable, single ended, 1.83 m (6') 
 FMA1600-C1-25FT  8-pin male mini DIN connector cable, single ended, 7.62 m (25')  
 FMA1600-C2  8-pin male mini DIN connector cable, double ended, 1.83 m (6') 
 FMA1600-C2-25FT  8-pin male mini DIN connector cable, double ended, 7.62 m (25') 
 FMA1600-C3  8-pin male mini DIN to DB9 female adaptor, 1.83 m (6') 
 FMA1600-CRA  8-pin male right-angle mini DIN cable, single ended, 7.83 m (6') 
 FMA1600-MDB  Multi-drop box 
 FMA1600-PSU  Univeral 100 to 240 Vac to 24 Vdc power supply adaptor 
 MN1604  Replacement 9V battery for the “-B” portable meters 
 FMA1600-BP  Battery cradle (not for use with “-B” versions) 
 FTNY-K210BN  Nylon body, tube ID ¹⁄₁₆ BAXB to 10 to 32 UNF connector 
 FTPP-K23ONP  Polypropylene body, tube ID ¹⁄₈ hose barb to 10-32 UNF connector
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