- Omega Sensor User's Guide

pg. 4 of 29

Introduction

1. Unpacking

All units are suitably packaged to prevent damage during shipping. If

external damage is noted upon receipt of the package, please contact

Omega Engineering immediately.

Open the package from the top, taking care not to cut too deeply into the

package. Remove all the documentation and contents. Take care to

remove all the items and check them against the packing slip. The

products should also be checked for any concealed shipping damage. If

any shortages or damage is noted, please contact the shipping company

and/or Omega Engineering to resolve the problem.

Typical Contents of Box:

Sensor, Calibration Certificate & Instruction Manual

(Model FLR 1000 shown, other models similar).

Caution: Take care not to

drop

your sensor or subject it to

sudden impact. Read the installation section of this manual

before providing power or tubing connections to the unit. Any

damage caused by improper installation or careless handling will

not be repaired under warranty (see limited warranty on page

28 for more details).

2. Product Overview and Principle of Operation

The FLR 1000 series of flow meters and sensors for gases from Omega

Engineering are capable of measuring volumetric flows as low as 20-100

ml/min or as high as 100-500 l/min. Highly repeatable results are

achieved using a patented Pelton Turbine Wheel flow sensor design. This

FLR 3100/3100BR/3100ST

Series

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