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Flow Sensors

Reliability worth staking your reputation on.

Add an extra level of security and peace of mind to your irrigation system with these reliable, easy-to-use flow sensors—all fully compatible with the ESP-LXD Decoder Controller or ESP-LXMEF Controller and IQ™ v2.0 Central Control.

Rain Bird® Flow Sensors send flow data to central control or stand-alone control systems for precise and accurate flow monitoring. Choose from a variety of sizes, operating ranges and types for the solution that best meets your needs.

       



Sensor Features

  • Simple six-bladed impeller design
  • Designed for outdoor or underground applications
  • Available in PVC, brass or stainless steel construction
  • Pre-installed in tee or insert versions

 

Brass Tee’s     

  • FS200B         2" (50mm) Brass Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS150B         1 1/2" (40mm) Brass Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS100B         1" (25mm) Brass Tee Flow Sensor

Plastic Tee’s    

  • FS400P         4" (110mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS300P         3" (75mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS200P         2" (50mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS150P         1 1/2" (40mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS100P         1" (25mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS075P         3/4" (20mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor
  • FS050P         1/2" (12mm) PVC Tee Flow Sensor

Inserts 

  • FS350SS                   Stainless Steel Insert
  • FS350B                     Brass Insert
  • FSTINSERT             Flanged Irrigation PPS Insert Assembly

Pulse Transmitters        

  • PT322                       Pulse Transmitter, No Display
  • PT3002                     Pulse Transmitter, LCD Display
  • PT322SW                PT322 Programming Software
  • PTPWRSUPP           Pulse Transmitter Power Supply
  • NEMACAB             NEMA Enclosure for PT3002

Accessories

  • FSSURGEKIT          Flow Sensor Surge Protect Kit
  • DECPULLR              Pulse Decoder for Two-Wire Satellites
  • SD210TURF             Sensor Decoder for Decoder Systems

Advanced Flow Sensing Software Feature Pack

  • Retrieves minute-by-minute flow logs from flow sensor equipped ESP-LXMEF and ESP-LXD Satellite Controllers.
  • Flow Logs vs. Projected Flow Graphical Report (identifies which programs & stations were running at any point in time).
  • Actual Flow Totals added to Satellite Station Run Time Report (included in Automated Email Reports)
    Learn more about Advanced Flow Sensing.

ESP-LXMEF Controller

The ESP-LXMEF features a standard Flow Smart Module™ for flow learning, logging and problem reaction. Flo-Watch™ protection monitors high and low flow conditions with user-defined reactions. Learn more about the ESP-LXMEF Controller.

ESP-LXD Decoder Controller

Combine the Flow Sensors with the ESP-LXD Controller to deliver precise flow sensing for larger commercial sites. Expandable for up to 200 stations, ESP-LXD combines Extra Simple Programming with an efficient 2-wire path. Flow Management is built in to every ESP-LXD. Learn more about the ESP-LXD Decoder Controller.

 

Operating Specifications (Sensors)

  • Accuracy: ± 1% (full scale)
  • Velocity: 1/2 - 30 feet (0,15 - 9,2 meters) per second, depending on model
  • Pressure: 400 psi (27,5 bars) (max) on metal models; 100 psi (6,9 bars) (max) on plastic models
  • Temperature: 220° F (105° C) (max) on metal models; 140° F (60° C) (max) on plastic models

Electrical Specifications (Transmitters)

  • Input required:
    12-30 VDC/VAC on PT322
    12-24 VDC on PT 3002
  • Output: pulse output
  • Operating Temp: -4° F-158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
  • Units: Domestic and International units available on PT3002

 

Dimensions


Brass Tee’s     

  • FS200B     4.25" x 8.35" x 2.94" ( 108mm x 212mm x 75mm )
  • FS150B     6.5" x 5.19" x 2.5" (165mm x 132mm x 64mm)
  • FS100B     5.45" x 4.94" x 2.21" (138mm x 126mm x 56mm)

Plastic Tee’s    

  • FS400P     7.38" x 7.83" x 5.38" (187mm x 199mm x 137mm)
  • FS300P     6.50" x 6.83" x 4.23" (165mm x 173mm x 107mm)
  • FS200P     5.63" x 5.64" x 2.88" (143mm x 143mm x 73mm)
  • FS150P     5.0" x 5.16" x 2.38" (127mm x 131mm x 60mm)
  • FS100P     3.50" x 3.94" x 1.315" (89mm x 100mm x 33mm)
  • FS075P     3.31" x 3.85" x 1.05" (84mm x 98mm x 27mm)
  • FS050P     3.06" x 3.85" x 0.84" (78mm x 98mm x 21mm)

Inserts 

  • FS350SS   7.13" x 3"(diameter) (181mm x 76mm (diameter))
  • FS350B     7.13" x 3"(diameter) (181mm x 76mm (diameter))

Pulse Transmitters        

  • PT322        3.65" x 1.75" x 1.00" (93mm x 44mm x 25mm)
  • PT3002      3.78" x 3.78" x 2.21" (96mm x 96mm x 56mm)

 

Suggested Operating Range

The following table indicates the suggested flow range for Rain Bird Flow Sensors. Rain Bird Sensors will operate both above and below the indicated flow rate. However, good design practice dictates the use of this range for best performance. Sensors should be sized for flow rather than pipe size.

Rain Bird Flow Sensor Operating Ranges

Model

Description

Suggested Operating Range
(Gal/Min)

Suggested Operating Range
(L/Min)

Suggested Operating Range
(Cubic m/hr)

FS050P

1/2" PVC T Flow Sensor

1.9 - 18.9

7.2 - 71.7

0.43 - 4.3

FS075P

 3/4" PVC T Flow Sensor

3.3 - 33.2

12.6 - 125.8

0.75 - 7.5

FS100P

 1" PVC T Flow Sensor

5.4 - 53.9

20.4 - 204

1.2 - 12.2

FS150P

1 1/2" PVC T Flow Sensor

 5 - 100

 18 - 378

  1.1 - 22.7

FS200P

 2" PVC T Flow Sensor

 10 - 200

 36 - 756

 2.3 - 45.4

FS300P

 3" PVC T Flow Sensor

 20 - 300

 78 - 1134

 4.5 - 68.1

FS400P

4" PVC Tee Flow Sensor

 40 - 500

 150 - 1890

 9.1 - 113.6

FS100B

1" Brass T Flow Sensor

 2 - 40

 6 - 150

 0.5 - 9

FS150B

1 1/2" Brass T Flow Sensor

2 - 82.6

6.3 - 313

0.4 - 18.7

FS200B

2" Brass T Flow Sensor

4.9 - 294

18.5 - 1112

1.1 - 66.7

FS350B

Brass Insert Flow Sensor

 12 - 45000*

 48 - 168000*

 2.7 - 10200*

FS350SS

Stainless Steel
Insert Flow Sensor

 12 - 45000*

 48 - 168000*

 2.7 - 10200*

*Depends on pipe size and material

 

K Value and Offset

The following table indicates the K Value and Offset for Rain Bird Flow Sensors.

Rain Bird Flow Sensor K Value and Offset

Model

Description

K Value

Offset

FS050P

1/2" PVC T Flow Sensor

0.078

0.9

FS075P

 3/4" PVC T Flow Sensor

0.1563

0.9

FS100P

 1" PVC T Flow Sensor

0.261119

1.2

FS150P

1 1/2" PVC T Flow Sensr

1.848

0.227

FS200P

 2" PVC T Flow Sensor

2.725

0.392

FS300P

 3" PVC T Flow Sensor

8.309

0.227

FS400P

4" PVC Tee Flow Sensor

15.35

0.248

FS100B

1" Brass T Flow Sensor

0.41447

0.41447

FS150B

1 1/2" Brass T Flow Sensor

1.06526

0.0892

FS200B

2" Brass T Flow Sensor

2.747

0

FS350B

Brass Insert Flow Sensor

Depends on Pipe Size
and Material

FS350SS

Stainless Steel
Insert Flow Sensor

Depends on Pipe Size
and Material

 NPT Flow Sensors Tech Specs (PDF: 406 KB)
 BSP Flow Sensors Tech Specs (PDF: 231 KB) 
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