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FPR310

FPR300/310 SERIES
Low-Flow Meter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

General Information
General Information....................................................................................................................................................Page 4
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................Page 4
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Flow Range......................................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Pressure Drop Curve....................................................................................................................................................Page 5

Installation & Connections

Piping Requirements...................................................................................................................................................Page 6
K-Factor............................................................................................................................................................................Page 6
Connections to Control Devices.............................................................................................................................Page 6

Repair
Rotor Replacement......................................................................................................................................................Page 7
Sensor Replacement....................................................................................................................................................Page 7
FPR300/310 Parts List.................................................................................................................................................Page 8

Troubleshooting
Problem............................................................................................................................................................................Page 9
Probably Causes............................................................................................................................................................Page 9
Things to Try...................................................................................................................................................................Page 9

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GENERAL INFORMATION

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

These versatile impeller flowmeters are available in 3/8, The FPR310 offers greater chemical resistance with a PTFE
1/2, 3/4, and 1 nominal pipe sizes with female NPT body and cover, PTFE-coated FKM O-ring, and standard
threads. They employ jewel bearings to allow for very low PVDF/ceramic rotor assembly.
minimum flow rates and superior life.
The pulse output of these meters is compatible with many
The FPR300, with a body of polypropylene, is an economical different types of controls, including a full range of Omega
choice for metering water or low corrosion fluids. The lens rate displays and controls. The Omega DPF-143 and
cover is available in a choice of materials: acrylic for visual DPF144 provide flow rate and total flow indication. The
flow indication of low-corrosion fluids; polypropylene DPF144 also includes 4-20 mA output capability. The FMGwhen more corrosion resistance is needed. The standard 1000-MAW may be used for blind 4-20 mA transmission.
rotor assembly is PVDF with tungsten carbide shaft. The
O-ring is EPDM.
Features
18 Sensor Cable
Thread-in Sensor, Field Replaceable,
624 Vdc Pulse
Standard Acrylic Top with Clear
Removable Lens Assembly
(optional polypropylene top
without clear lens)
Hex Screws
Female NPT Ports

Polyproylene Body
Internal
Jewel BearingsRuby Ring and Ball
PVDF/Tungsten Carbide Rotor Assembly (PVDF/Ceramic or
PVDF/Silicon Carbide optional)
EPDM O-Ring (FKM or PTFE-coated FKM optional)

FPR300

18 Sensor Cable
Thread-in Sensor, Field Replaceable,
624 Vdc Pulse

PTFE Body and Top

Screws with Hex Nuts
Female NPT Ports
Internal
Jewel BearingsRuby Ring and Ball
PVDF/Ceramic Rotor Assembly (PVDF/Silicon Carbide
optional)
PTFE-coated FKM O-Ring (FKM or EPDM optional)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

Specifications*
FPR300

FPR310

Connection Ports

3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 Female NPT thread

3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1 Female NPT thread

Sensor Cable

18 ft (6 m) standardmaximum cable run 2000 ft

(607 m)

18 ft (6 m) standardmaximum cable run 2000 ft

(607 m)

Body

Polypropylene

PTFE

Rotor

PVDF2 magnet
(6 magnet high resolution optional)

PVDF2 magnet
(6 magnet high resolution optional)

Shaft

Nickel tungsten carbide

(ceramic or silicon carbide optional)

Zirconia ceramic
(silicon carbide optional)

O-Ring

EDPM (FKM or PTFE-coated FKM optional)

PTFE-coated FKM (FKM or EDPM optional)

Bearings

Ruby ring and ball

Ruby ring and ball

Cover

Acrylic with clear lens

(polypropylene without clear lens optional)

PTFE

Maximum Temperature

160 F (70 C)

180 F (82 C)

Maximum Pressure

150 psi (10 bar)

150 psi (10 bar)

Accuracy

1% of full scale

1% of full scale

Power

636 Vdc, 2 mA min.

636 Vdc, 2 mA min.

Outputs

Current sinking pulse, 624 Vdc

Current sinking pulse, 624 Vdc

Materials

* Specifications subject to change. Please consult our website for current data (omega.com)

Dimensions
2.25 (FPR310)*

4.10

2.10 (FPR300)

*NOTE:
FPR310 cover
screws are not
recessed

2.20

1.20

Model #

NPT Thread Size

-038

3/8

-050

1/2

-075

3/4

-100

Female NPT
thread size varies
with model #.
See chart

18 Ft. Cable
(standard)

1.625

Model #
-038

Pressure Drop Curves

K-Factor* (pulses/gal)
FPR310

FPR300

1394

1417

Gal/Min

Liter/Min

0.075

0.2718.9

-050

634

658

0.110

0.3837.9

-075

476

468

0.220

0.7575

-100

250

254

0.540

1.9150

*Nominal K-factors (based on averages) for standard 2-magnet FPR310

and FPR300. High resolution (6-magnet) K-factors are approximately
tripled.

Pressure Drop (PSI)

Flow Range

20
15

1"

3/4"

1/2"

3/8"

10
5

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10

15

20

Flow (GPM)

25

30

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INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

CONNECTIONS

Piping Requirements

Connecting to Control Devices

Standard fittings are female NPT. If the piping connected

to the meter is metallic, care should be taken not to
overtighten. Straight pipe of at least five diameters
upstream of the meter is recommended. Vertical or
horizontal installations are acceptable.

It is often desirable to connect an FPR300/310 flow sensor

to a PLC or industrial computer board, and the sensors are
well suited for this. Typically it can be connected directly,
or with a single resistor added. The pickup sensors are
current sinking (NPN) GMR devices that require 636 Volts
DC and 2 mA current. They can connect directly to a PLC
or computer board if:

WARNING:
This meter has low-friction bearings. Do
not at any time test operation of the meter
with compressed air. Doing so will subject
it to rotational speeds many times those
for which it was designed, and will certainly
damage the rotor, shaft, and/or bearings.

1. The sensor power supply on the PLC is 636 Vdc (24

Vdc is typical).
2. The sensor power supply can provide at least 2 mA
(100 mA is typical).
3. The sensor input on the PLC can accept a current
sinking device.
Designed forresponse
Current > flow meter output
4. The Input
PLC frequency
Sinking (NPN) Devices
frequency.

K-Factor
The meter is factory calibrated. The K-factor is found on
the label on the meter body and must be input into the
control/display for accurate reading.

Red
White
Black

Input Designed
Sourcing (PNP) D

+DC Voltage

2.2K Ohm Pull-up

Resistor

Signal
Ground

K-factor on label
NPN
Device
NPN
Device

NPN Device

Figure 1 devices (NPN)

Input designed for current sinking

If the PLC input only accepts current sourcing devices, a

pull-up resistor
must befor
added.
Input Designed
CurrentTypically, on a 24 Vdc input
a 2.2 K Ohm
resistor
will
be
effective.
Sourcing (PNP) Devices

Input Designed for Current

Sinking (NPN) Devices
Red
White
Black

NPN
Device

2.2K Ohm Pull-up

Resistor

+DC Voltage

Red
White

Signal

Black

Ground

NPN Device

Input

Figure 1

NPN
designed
Device

+DC Voltage
Signal
Ground

PNP Device

for current sourcing

Figure 2(PNP) devices

Since the three-wire pickup sensors are solid state, they

do not exhibit switch bounce and can be used at relatively
high frequencies.
If the PLC is equipped with a 4-20 mA analog input module,
it is necessary to order the FPR300/310 Series flow sensor
with some form of 4-20 mA transmitter. Two options are
the FMG-1000-MAW blind transmitter and the DPF144
indicating transmitter. Follow the connection diagrams for
these products to connect to the analog input.

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NPN
Device

REPAIR

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Rotor Replacement

Sensor Replacement

There is only one moving part to this meter. The bearings

are made of ruby, which rarely wears out or needs
replacement unless they have been physically damaged by
severe shock. The shaft is integrally molded into the rotor,
and shaft and rotor are replaced as one part. (You may wish
to replace the bearings, using the bearing removal tool,
while the meter is disassembled for rotor replacement). To
replace the rotor, disconnect the meter and remove the
four screws that hold the cover in place. Lift the cover and
remove the rotor (see parts diagram below).

The sensor ordinarily does not need replacement unless it is

electrically damaged. If replacement is necessary, unscrew
the sensor by hand. Screw the replacement sensor in and
tighten by hand.

When putting in the new rotor, be sure that the ends of

the shaft are in both bearings before tightening the cover.
The rotor can be easily dropped into the bottom bearing.
Starting the shaft into the upper bearing requires a bit of
care. It is easier if the rotor is spinning, which can be done
by lightly blowing into a port. When the upper bearing
plate drops into place, hold it down and check for free
spinning (by blowing lightly) before replacing the cover.
Check that the O-ring is in its seat on the bearing plate Reconnect the sensor according to the diagram below.
before replacing the cover. Replace the cover, insert the
four cap screws and tighten.
(BLACK) Power (-)
(WHITE) Signal
(RED) Power (+) 6-24 Vdc

SES SENSOR CONNECTION

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REPAIR

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

FPR300/310 Parts List

2

3
1

6
7

Body

FPR300

FPR310

-038

100221

100269

-050

100222

100268

-075

100223

100267

-100

100224

100266

Flow direction Label

100256

100256

Bearing Assembly (includes 2)

103313

103313

Bearing Removal Tool (not shown)

100372

100372

PVDF/Ceramic (2 magnet)

103930

103930

PVDF/Carbide (2 magnet)

103931

n/a

PVDF/Silicon Carbide (2 magnet)

103933

103933

PVDF/Ceramic (6 magnet, high res)

100453

100453

PVDF/Carbide (6 magnet, high res)

103932

n/a

Rotor with Shaft

PVDF/Silicon Carbide (6 magnet, high res)

5

O- Ring

103934

103934

EPDM

100264 (standard)

100264 (optional)

FKM

100219 (optional)

100219 (optional)

PTFE-coated FKM

100973 (optional)

100973 (standard)

100849

Not available

Cover (after 5/2005)

Polypro
Acrylic
PTFE

Not available
100847

Cover Screws (4 required)

Hexscrew

100848
Not available
100310

Not applicable

Screw (requires hex nut 100025)

Not applicable

100022

Hex nut (requires screw 100022)

Not applicable

100025

100419

100419

Sensor

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TROUBLESHOOTING

FPR300/310 SERIES INSTRUCTIONS

Problem

Probable Cause

Things to Try...

No signal after installation

Insufficient flow

Consult Flow Rate Chart

Reduce pipe size or use different sensor

Bad connections to control

electronics

Check connections at control:

Red (+), Black (-), White (signal)

Incompatible control

Use 636 Vdc power supply

Add pull up resistor, if using current-sourcing
device

Damaged or missing rotor

Remove flow sensor from fitting and check for free

spinning; replace rotor

Failed magnetic sensor

Replace magnetic sensor

Not enough straight pipe

between meter and severe flow
disturbance

Move meter away from flow disturbance or field

calibrate

Wrong K-Factory entered

Check fitting for K-Factor, check indicator to see if

it is entered properly ("Set K" on DPF143/144)

Inaccurate metering

Magnetic sensor failing to pick up Remove flow sensor from pipe. If indicator is
each blade
DPF143/144, set K to 1.00, turn rotor slowly by
hand, indicator should count each blade; replace
sensor
Wrong time units on flow
indicator

If using DPF143/144, check left side of display (sec,

min, hr, day); change to desired unit

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period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGAs WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month
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