Omega Products FP-5300 User Manual

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THE FL0W SENSOR THAT MAKES SHORT
WORK OF YOUR FLOW MEASUREMENTS

Paddlewheel Flow Sensors

FP-5300 Series

Streamline your flow measurement
operation with the FP-5300 Series
flow sensor. Using this compact
flow sensor, a matched sensor
installation fitting, an OMEGA®
flow meter or controller, and
ordinary handtools, you can
assemble a complete flow
monitoring or controlling system in
minutes. Accurate to ±0.2 fps, with
repeatability at ±0.1 fps, this
insertion sensor operates on a simple
electromechanical principle, proven in
thousands of liquid flow applications
worldwide. It all adds up to precision,
dependability, and convenience–
basic advantages that are quickly
surpassing its in-line competition.

A TIMESAVER YOU
CAN BANK ON

Convert your maintenance hours
into minutes with the FP-5300.
Should a sensor, rotor, or O-ring
need to be replaced, it takes only
seconds. Reduce your system
downtime substantially with a
stand-alone FP-5300 sensor, or
simply add a Wet Tap Assembly
and eliminate downtime completely.
Combined with the FP-5300 during
initial installation, the Wet Tap
allows sensor removal without
system shut-down. Optional local or
remote capability lets you place your
meter up to 200 feet away without
signal amplification, and you can

install the FP-5300 in pipe sizes ranging from 1⁄2 inch to 36 inches without
a lot of additional cost, because the price of the FP-5300 increases only
slightly for larger pipe sizes.

RUGGED CONSTRUCTION FOR LONG WEAR

Available in a choice of chemically resistant, non-contaminating housing
materials, the FP-5300 stands up to the harshest environments. The glass­filled polypropylene housing version is lightweight but strong, which makes
it ideal for handling a wide range of liquids, including corrosive fluids in
chemical processing. For processes involving acids and solvents, the PVDF
(polyvinylidene fluoride) housing version is a tough fluorocarbon that is highly
resistant to more severe fluids. (Visit omega.com/fp5100 for more information
on OMEGA’s all-PVDF flow monitoring systems.)

Patented “flow-through” rotor
design ensures accurate, linear
output to ±1%.

FP-5300
shown
actual size.

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Flow Measurement Simple and Accurate

The sensor works on a simple but precise
electromechanical principle based on measuring the
rate and volume of flow in your pipe. Four permanent
magnets, imbedded in the rotor blades, spin past a
coil in the sensor body. As the fluid flow causes the
rotor to move, a sine wave signal is produced, directly
proportional to the flowrate. The patented “open cell”
feature of the rotor ensures a linear, repeatable output,
up to 23 fps, with accuracy of ±0.2 fps. The result is
minimal head loss and no cavitation.

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS

Accuracy: ±1% full scale
Output Signal: 1 V p-p/fps
Output Frequency: 6 Hz/fps nominal
Flow Rate Range: 1 to 20 fps
Source Impedance: 8 KΩ
Maximum Pressure:

FP-5300 Series: 180 psig max @ 20°C (68°F)
FP-5100 Series: 200 psig max @ 20°C (68°F)

Minimum Temperature: 0°C (32°F)
Maximum Temperature: See chart on previous

page for complete temperature and pressure rating
Pressure Drop: Equal to

2.5 m (8') of straight pipe
Material: Transducer Housing: glass-filled

polypropylene; O-Rings: FKM;
Shaft: Titanium (PVDF opt.); Rotor: PVDF

Maximum % Solids: 1% of fluid volume,
non-abrasive, nonmagnetic, <100 micron
diameter and length standard

Cable Length: 7.5 m (25')
Max Viscosity: 1 centipoise (water);

up to 5 cp above 5 fps velocity

See omega.com for
compatible fittings.

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DPF701
Visit omega.com/dpf700

Paddlewheel Flow Sensors

To Order Visit omega.com/fp5100_5300 for Pricing and Details

Weight Sensor Length Compatible
Model No. Housing Material Shaft Material Pipe Size (inch) g (oz) mm (inch) Meters

FP-5300 Polypro Titanium

1

to 4 341 (12) 89 (3.50)

⁄

2

FP-5301 Polypro Titanium 5 to 8 341 (12) 127 (5.00)
FP-5302 Polypro Titanium 10 or larger 454 (16) 197 (7.75)
FP-5100 PVDF Hastelloy C

1

to 4 341 (12) 89 (3.50)

⁄

2

FP-5101 PVDF Hastelloy C 5 to 8 341 (12) 127 (5.00)

† See omega.com for the complete selection of compatible meters available from OMEGA.

DPF701,
DPF402,
DPF70W/
FLSC-AMP,
FPM-5500,
FPM-5740
FP90
FPM-9020A

Wet Tap Assembly* (Details Available at omega.com/fp319)

Wet Tap
Valve Sensor Sensor

Assembly Housing Shaft Pipe Size Weight Length Wet Tap Max Operating
Model No. Material Material Material (inch) kg (lb) mm (inch) Temperature/Pressure

1

FP-3193 PVC Polypro Titanium
FP-3194 PVC Polypro Titanium 5 to 8 2.4 (5.25) 330 (13.00)
FP-3195 PVC Polypro Titanium 10 and up 2.4 (5.25) 406 (16.00)

Pipe installation fitting not included. See omega.com for required fittings.

*

Comes complete with operators manual.

Ordering Examples: FP-5300, paddlewheel sensor, plus FP-5310M, 1" PVC fitting (see omega.com).
FP-5301 sensor, plus FP-5350GI, 5" Galvanized Iron saddle fitting (see omega.com).

to 4 2.4 (5.25) 298 (11.75)

⁄

2

100 psig @ 20°C (68°F);
60°C (140°F) @ 25 psig

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