Overview
The Omega FP-5300 is an electro-mechanical paddlewheel flow sensor engineered for accurate volumetric flow measurement in industrial and commercial applications. The series FP-5300 generates a sine-wave output with frequency and amplitude linearly proportional to flow rate, making it ideal for real-time flow monitoring and control systems. Omega’s unique open-cell rotor design eliminates cavitation at flow rates up to 50 FPS for providing and maintaining superior linearity.
Key Features
- Flow rate range of 0.3 to 6 m/s (1 to 20 ft/s) with ±1% linearity and ±0.5% repeatability
- Designed for operation in 1/2 inch through 4 inch pipes with fully developed flow
- Maximum pressure rating of 180 psig at 20°C (68°F)
- Cable length of 7.6 m (25 ft), extendable up to 60 m (200 ft) without amplification using 2-conductor twisted pair with shield
- Optional conduit installation for code compliance with 1/2 FNPT thread access and optional FPM-5000-SCAK conduit adaptor kit
- AC signal output proportional to flow velocity, ideal for integration with flow meters and controllers
Technical Specifications
- Flow Rate Range: 1 to 20 fps (feet per second)
- Accuracy: ±1% full scale
- Output Signal: 1 V p-p/fps
- Output Frequency: Two cycles per rotation; 6 Hz/fps nominal
- Source Impedance: 8 kΩ
- Maximum Pressure: 180 psig max @ 20°C (68°F)
- Pipe Size Range: 15 to 900 mm (0.5 to 36 in.)
- Cable Type: 2-conductor twisted pair with shield
- Standard Cable Length: 7.6 m (25 ft), extendable up to 60 m (200 ft) without amplification
- Sensor Material: Thermoplastics available in various configurations
Typical Applications
The Omega FP-5300 is widely used in:
- Process flow monitoring and control systems
- Cooling water and chilled water circulation systems
- Industrial chemical and liquid processing
- HVAC systems and building automation
- Manufacturing and production line flow verification
- Water treatment and wastewater management
- Renewable energy and thermal management systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Omega flow meters and controllers equipped with AC signal inputs
- PLC and DCS systems capable of processing frequency/AC signal input
- Data acquisition systems and monitoring platforms
- Standard industrial process control networks
- Conduit-protected installations via optional FPM-5000-SCAK adaptor kit
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- FP-5300 (standard model across all configurations)
- Equivalent paddlewheel sensors in the Omega FP-5100/FP-5300 series
- Legacy Omega flow sensors where AC sinusoidal output is required
Works With
- Omega flow control and display instrumentation
- Standard industrial frequency counters and signal analyzers
- AC signal conditioning modules and transducers
- Building management and process control systems accepting AC frequency input
- DAQ systems with AC signal input capability
