Vortex Shedding Flow Meter and Temperature Transmitter

The FV101 Series comprises in-line flow meters that use the vortex shedding measuring principle. The fluid strikes a bluff body, imparting alternating vortices downstream of the bluff. This creates a pressure on a sensor body containing a piezoelectric crystal. The frequency of the sensor is proportional to the velocity of the fluid and is amplified and converted to a 4 to 20 mA output signal. Vortex technology yields a meter with no moving parts to hang up or wear. The meter has a bright 7.62 mm (0.3") high LED display of flow in either liters or gallons. The FV101 Series can be used with non-viscous, clean, or dirty waterlike liquids that are compatible with brass, PVDF, and FKM. Measured fluids should not contain long fibers or a high level of abrasive solids. These meters are ideal for cooling loops using water or 50% glycols, and for water-soluble machine coolant (up to 10%). These applications are found in most process industries, including rubber, steel, fabrication, manufacturing, refining, paper, chemical, food, petrochemical, and power. Do not use on flammable liquids or on gases such as air.

SPECIFICATIONS
Flow
   Accuracy: ±2% FS
   Repeatability: ±0.25% FS
   Alarm Deadband: 5% FS
   Response Time: User selectable from 0.9 to 7.5 seconds
   Max Flow: Over range occasionally up to 125% of capacity
Temperature
   Accuracy: ±1% FS
   Response Time: 450mS time constant
   Alarm Deadband: 2%
Display: 3-digit, 7.62 mm (0.3") high numeric LED that flashes below setpoint
Maximum Operating Pressure:
   2" and Smaller: 20 bar (300 psig)
   3 and 4": 13 bar (200 psig)
Operating Temperature: 2 to 66°C (35 to 150°F)
Enclosure Rating: IP65; Type 1, 3, 4, 12, and 13
Analog Output: 4 to 20 mA (600 ? @ 24 Vdc)
Electrical Connection:
   FV100 Units (Flow Only): 5-pin micro male connector
   FV100-T Units (Flow/Temperature): 8-pin male micro connector
Alarm Output: SPST SSR, NO or NC operation, selectable; dual alarms for flow/temperature units
   FV101 and 102:250 mA @ 30 Vdc up to 66°C (150°F)
   FV103 thru 108:125 mA @ 30 Vdc up to 66°C (150°F); reduced current rating at higher temperatures
Power: 10 to 30 Vdc @ 80 mA
Wetted Parts: Brass, PVDF and FKM seals; 316 SS bodies available for special order on 1/4 to 1/2" sizes, contact Flow Engineering for details
Installation: 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 downstream recommended

Flowmeter Model No.	Flowmeter/ Temperature Transmitter Model No.	Fittings	Flow Range (gpm)		Max Pressure Drop psid	Weight kg (lb)
			Min	Max
FV101	—	¼ FNPT	0.4	4	9.2	1.3 (2.8)
FV102	—	½ FNPT	1.2	12	3.6	1.2 (2.6)
FV103	FV103-T	¾ FNPT	2.5	25	3.6	2.9 (6.3)
FV104	FV104-T	1 FNPT	5	50	9.5	2.7 (5.9)
FV105	FV105-T	1½ FNPT	10	100	4.8	5.9 (13)
FV106	FV106-T	2 FNPT	20	200	4.9	4.8 (10.5)
FV107	FV107-T	3" ANSI RF	30	300	1.3	19 (42)
FV108	FV108-T	4" ANSI RF	60	600	1.3	25 (55)