Sensortechnics FHAL200DU Mass flow sensors for gas Datasheet

FHA Series
Mass flow sensors for gases
FEATURES
· Ranges 0...200 slpm1
· Actual mass flow sensing
· 1...5 V output
· Sensortechnics PRO services
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY
To be used with dry gases only
The FHA series is NOT designed for liquid
flow and will be damaged by liquid flow through
the sensor
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Maximum ratings
Supply voltage2
8 to 15 V
typ. 10 ±0.01 V
Power consumption
60 mW
Output load
NPN (Sinking)
PNP (Sourcing)
10 mA
20 mA
Temperature limits
Operating
Storage
-25 to 85°C
-40 to 90°C
Mechanical shock
100 g (3 drops, 3 axes)
4 3 2 1
Pin 1: N/A
Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: +V s
Pin 4: Vout
4 3 2 1
Note:
Device will be supplied
with electrical connector
Note:
1
SLPM denotes standard liters per minute, which is a flow measurement referenced to standard conditions of 0°C, 1 bar, 50% RH.
2
Output voltage is ratiometric to supply voltage
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FLOW SENSOR CHARACTERISTICS3
(VS = 10 ±0.01 V, TA = 25°C)
Part no.
Flow range (full scale)
Output voltage @ trim point
FHAL200DU
200 SLPM1
5.0 ±0.36 V @ 200 SLPM1
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
(VS = 10 ±0.01 V, TA = 25°C)
Characteristics
Zero offset
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
0.95
1.0
1.05
V
Repeatability and hysteresis (combined)
±0.5
Ratiometricity error2
Temperature effects
±0.30
Offset4
-20 to 85 °C
±0.25
Span
25 to 10 °C
-2.0
25 to 40 °C
2.0
Response time
Common mode pressure
% reading
V
% reading
6.0
ms
25
p si
Notes:
1
SLPM denotes standard liters per minute, which is a flow measurement referenced to standard conditions of 0°C, 1 bar, 50% RH.
2
Output voltage is ratiometric to supply voltage
3
A 5 micron filter is recommended for all devices.
4
Shift is relative to 25 °C.
NOTICE: LAMINAR FLOW
Due to the fast response time of the sensor, these specifications were generated using laminar flow.
Airflow instability or “turbulence” present in the airstream will result in an increase in measurement
uncertainty.
The turbulent flow problem can be corrected by either straightening the airflow using flow laminarizing or
by slowing the response of the sensor using a simple RC time constant on the output of the sensor.
This, of course, slows down the sensor response time. The values needed depend on the amount of
turbulence present in the application.
Several techniques for laminarizing the flow include adding hex shaped honeycombs, foam, screen
materials or adding constrictors (frits) to the flow stream. There are various commercial laminar flow
elements that can be purchased. Unfortunately the greater the efficiency of the laminarizer, the greater
the increase in pressure drop in order to establish a given flow rate. Plastic honeycomb material
probably gives the most improvement for the least pressure drop. In any test fixture, the avoidance of
sharp radii is an absolute requirement.
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FLOW SPECIFICATIONS (VS = 10 ±0.01 V, TA = 25°C)
Flow
Nom.
±Tol.
(slpm)
(VDC)
(VDC)
(inch H2O)
Press. drop
0
1.00
0.05
0
0
25
2.99
-
0.04
0.10
50
3.82
0.18
0.13
0.33
(mbar)
75
4.30
-
0.21
0.53
100
4.58
-
0.34
0.85
150
4.86
-
0.65
1.64
200
5.00
0.36
1.09
2.74
OUTPUT VS. FLOW CURVE
GAS CORRECTION FACTORS5
Gas type
Helium (He)
Hydrogen (H2)
Argon (Ar)
Nitrogen (N2)
Oxygen (O2)
Ai r
Nitric oxide (NO)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Methane (CH4)
Ammonia (NH3)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Correction factor (approx.)
0.56
0.76
0.95
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.35
1.35
1.35
Notes:
5
Gas correction factors are referenced to nitrogen (N2) as calibration gas type. Approximate gas correction factors are provided
as guidelines only. Individual gas types may perform differently at temperature extremes and varying flow rates.
6
When sensing Hydrogen (H2) or Helium (He) it may be necessary to power the mass flow sensor using increased supply voltage:
Hydrogen typ. 12 V, Helium typ. 15 V
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OUTLINE DRAWING
Ø 3.6
(0.14)
R 2.8
(0.11)
22.9
(0.90)
1.3
(0.05)
22 mm (0.87 inch)
medical connector
per ISO 5356
19.6
(0.77)
Ø 22.6
(0.89)
Ø 21.7 Ø 19.7
(0.85) (0.78)
mass: approx. 34 g
36.8
(1.45)
Pin 4 3 2 1
Molded-in arrow
on device designates
flow direction
17.3
(0.68)
22.3
(0.88)
third angle projection
33.8
(1.33)
dimensions in mm (inches)
ORDERING INFORMATION - AVAILABLE LISTINGS
Note:
Preferred listings are highlighted in grey
Flow range
Dry gas
200 S LP M
FHAL200DU
Note: Device will be supplied with 4 pin receptacle connector (see Electrical Connection info)
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