SENSORTECHNICS AWM42150VH

AWM42000 Series
Mass flow sensor for gases
FEATURES
· Ranges 0...±25 and 0...±1000 sccm1
· Bidirectional sensing
· Actual mass flow sensing
· Ceramic flow tube
· Manifold mount/o-ring sealed
SERVICE
To be used with dry gases only.
The AWM42150VH is a special sensor for
hydrogen (H2) flow.
The AWM 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
max. 60 mW
Temperature limits
Operating
Storage
-40 to 125°C
-40 to 125°C
Mechanical shock
100 g (5 drops, 6 axes)
P1
P2
1 2 3 4 5 6
Note:
1
sccm denotes standard cubic centimeters per minute
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)
Max. flow
ch an g e4
Output voltage
@ trim point
AWM42150VH
± 2 5 sccm
5.0 l/sec
8.5 ±1.5 mV @ 25 sccm
AWM42300V
± 1 0 0 0 sccm
5.0 l/sec
54.7 ±3.7 mV @ 1000 sccm
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VS = 10 ±0.01 V, TA = 25°C
Characteristics
Zero offset
Min.
Typ.
Max.
AWM42150VH
-1.0
0
1.0
AWM42300V
-1.5
0
1.5
Repeatability and hysteresis
AWM42150VH
±0.35
(combined)
AWM42300V
±0.50
Temperature effects5
Offset
-25 to 85 °C
±0.20
Span
-25 to 25 °C
2.5
25 to 85 °C
-2.5
Response time
Common mode pressure
1.0
Unit
mV
% reading
mV
% reading
3.0
ms
150
p si
Notes:
3
A 5 micron filter is recommended for all devices.
4
Maximum allowable rate of flow change to prevent damage.
5
Shift is relative to 25 °C.
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OUTPUT FLOW VS INTERCHANGEABILITY
VS = 10 ±0.01 V, TA = 25°C
OUTPUT CURVES
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HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT
SENSING BRIDGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Note:
Circuits required for operation per specifications. Circuits are not on board the
sensor.
DIFFERENTIAL INSTRUMENTATION AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT (OPTIONAL)
 2 R + R1  R4 
 (V2 − V1 ) + VOffset
VO =  2
R
1

 R3 
 R6 

where VOffset = VS 
+
R
R
5 
 6
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Mass flow sensor for gases
OUTLINE DRAWING
30.5
(1.20)
27.7
(1.09)
14.0
(0.55)
32.2
(1.19)
7.62
(0.30)
6 5 4 3 2 1
2.5
(0.10)
0.64
(0.025)
34.0
(1.34)
3.0
(0.12)
Ø 3.0
(Ø 0.12)
2.54
(0.10)
17.3
(0.68)
4.8
(0.19)
10.9 8.4
(0.43) (0.33)
Ø 6.2
(Ø 0.24)
Ø 3.51
(Ø 0.138)
P1
P2
Ø 2.0
(Ø 0.08)
1 2 3 4 5 6
7.9
(0.31)
12.7
(0.50)
mass: approx. 14 g
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GAS CORRECTION FACTORS6
Gas type
Correction factor (approx.)
0.57
0.77,8
0.95
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.35
1.35
1.35
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)
Notes:
6
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.
7
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
8
Hydrogen (H2) flow measurement requires the use of a special sensor. These devices provide normal operation when sensing
hydrogen flow and are designated with an "H" at the end of the order number.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Flow range
Dry gas
Hydrogen gas8
± 2 5 sccm
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AWM42150VH
± 1 0 0 0 sccm
AWM42300V
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