WTA Series - First Sensor

WTA Series
Mass flow sensors for gases
FEATURES
· Flow ranges from 2 to 50 slpm,
· Thermal mass flow sensing
· 0.5...4.5 V non-ratiometric linear output
· RoHS and REACH compliant
· Quality Management System according
to ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
To be used with dry gases only.
The WTA series is NOT designed for liquid
flow and will be damaged by liquid flow through
the sensor.
SPECIFICATIONS6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Maximum ratings
12345
Supply voltage
Temperature limits
Compensated
Operating
Storage
Flow change
Pressure drop
Common mode pressure
Humidity limits (non-condensing)
5 ... 28 V
0 ... 50 °C
-25 ... 85 °C
-40 ... 125 °C
5 slpm/sec
1.8 mbar @ 5 slpm
6 mbar @ 50 slpm
5 bar
0 ... 95 %RH
1
Vibration
20 g
Mechanical shock2
30 g
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Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Connection Wire colour
I / C*
Blue
+Vs
Green
+Vout
Red
GND
Black
I / C*
Yellow
* Internal connection. Do not connect for any reason.
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Mass flow sensors for gases
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS6
(VS = 12 ±0.01 V, TA = 20 °C, PAbs= 101.325 kPa, output signal is non-ratiometric to VS, media = air)
Characteristics
Zero offset
Full scale span5
Full scale output
Accuracy3
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
0.49
3.91
0.50
4.00
4.50
0.51
4.09
V
±(2 % of reading +
0.25 %FSO)
±(4.0 % of reading +
0.25 %FSO)
Total accuracy (0...50 °C)4
Repeatability (incl. hysteresis)
Offset long term stability (1 year)
Noise level
Current consumption (no load)
Response time (t90)
Warm-up time7
±0.25
±0.05
% of reading
0.1
15
10
70
%FSS
mA
ms
Note:
The sensor’s performance is determined by intake flow conditions which depend on mounting and environmental
effects. To ensure laminar flow through the sensor, it should be considered to insert a straight tube with a
length 10 times the inner diameter of the pneumatic connector or a laminar flow element upstream of the
sensor. Additionally, the WTA has to be mounted with both ports horizontally and in an upright position.
GAS CORRECTION FACTORS8
Gas type
Ai r
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Argon (Ar)
Hydrogen (H2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Gas correction factor
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.18
*
0.67
* For Hydrogen applications, the actual H2 calibration is performed whenever possible.
Specification notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sweep 20 to 2000 Hz, 8 min, 4 cycles per axis, MIL-STD-883J w/CHANGE 4, Method 2007.3.
5 shocks, 3 axes, MIL-STD-883J w/CHANGE 4, Method 2002.5.
Accuracy is the combined error from offset and span calibration, linearity, hysteresis and repeatability.
Total accuracy is the combined error from offset and span calibration, linearity, hysteresis, repeatability and temperature effects.
Full Scale Span (FSS) is the algebraic difference between the output signal for the highest and lowest specified flow.
Specification is preliminary. Data sheet is based on Pre-Series sample verification.
Warm-up time is the time from power on to the first stable reading.
To obtain the real flow rates in a specific gas, multiply the readings from the sensor by the gas correction factor in the table. The
factors are approximate and should be used as guidelines only. Sensor performance strongly depends on gas dynamics and has
to be evaluated in the respective application.
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Mass flow sensors for gases
OUTLINE DRAWING
first angle projection
weight approx. 60 g
S en so r
dimensions in mm
Connection
L
D
Flow ranges up to 5 slpm
ID=4 mm
84 mm
Ø 4 mm
Flow ranges from 10 slpm
ID=8 mm
91 mm
Ø 8 mm
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Note:
Positive flow direction is defined by the molded-in
arrow and results in positive output.
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ACCESSORY (included in delivery)
Connecting cable assembly
dimensions in mm
ORDERING INFORMATION
Series
Options
WTA
Flow range
L 002
L 003
L 004
L 005
L 010
L 020
L 030
L 040
L 050
2
3
4
5
10
20
30
40
50
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
slpm
Gas
D* Dry air
Flow direction
U
Unidirectional
Grade
P
Prime
* other calibration
gases on request
Example:
WTA
L 005
D
U
P
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First Sensor does not assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of any product or circuit described herein, neither does it convey
any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
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