Flow Sensors Flow Sensing for Maxicom2®, SiteControl™,
MDC, and IM Controller
Reliable and simple flow sensors for use with Rain Bird
Maxicom2, SiteControl, MDC and IM Controller systems. Rain
Bird flow sensors send flow data to central control or stand-alone
control systems for precise and accurate flow monitoring.
Configuration
For (Hard Wire) Two-Wire Satellite Systems (Maxicom2
and SiteControl), the Flow Sensor is installed with a Pulse Transmitter
and a Rain Bird Pulse Decoder (DECPULLR).
For Link Radio Satellite Systems (Maxicom2 and SiteControl), the Flow Sensor is installed with a Pulse Transmitter (no
decoder required).
For SiteControl Decoder Systems, the Flow Sensor is installed
with a Pulse Transmitter and a Two-Wire Decoder Sensor Decoder
(SD210TURF).
For MDC Decoder Systems, the Flow Sensor is installed with
a Two-Wire Decoder Sensor Decoder (SD210TURF) - no pulse
transmitter required.
For IM Controller Systems, the IM Controller Pulse Sensor
Card (IMPSEN) enables the connection of the Flow Sensor to
the IM Controller - no decoder or pulse transmitter required.
Surge protection (FSSURKIT) is recommended for all systems
- One at the Flow Sensor, and if more than 50' of wire run,
one at the Pulse Transmitter.
Features (Sensors)
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
Features (Transmitters)
Reliable solid-state design
Display or signal-alone versions
Easy-to-program, menu-driven design
Programmable from a laptop computer (PT322)
Operates with both MAXILink™ and (hard wire) two-wire
satellite systems
Mounted in optional NEMA enclosure (1502 only)
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
Operating Specifications
(Transmitters)
Input required:
12-30 VDC/VAC on PT322
10.5-26 VAC (12-24 VAC rec.)
on PT 1502
Output: pulse output
Operating Temp: -4° F-158° F
(-20° C to 70° C)
Dimensions
PT322: 3.65" x 1.75" x 1.00"
(93mm x 44mm x 25mm)
PT1502: 3.78" x 3.78" x 2.21"
(96mm x 96mm x 56mm)
FS100B: 5.45" x 4.94" x 2.21"
(138mm x 126mm x 56mm)
FS150P: 5.0" x 5.16" x 2.38"
(127mm x 131mm x 60mm)
FS200P: 5.63" x 5.64" x 2.88"
(143mm x 143mm x 73mm)
FS300P: 6.50" x 6.83" x 4.23"
(165mm x 173mm x 107mm)
FS400P: 7.38" x 7.83" x 5.38"
(187mm x 199mm x 137mm)
FS350B/SS: 7.13" x 3"(diameter)
(181mm x 76mm (diameter))
Models
Sensors
FS100B (1" (25mm) Brass Tee)
FS150P (11/2" (40mm) PVC Tee)
FS200P (2" (50mm) PVC Tee)
FS300P (3" (75mm) PVC Tee)
FS400P (4" (110mm) PVC Tee)
FS350B (Brass Insert)
FS350SS (Stainless Steel Insert)
Transmitters
PT322 (no display)
PT1502 (with display)
Accessories
PT322SW (PT322 programming software)
PTPWRSUPP (pulse transmitter power supply)
FSSURGEKIT (surge suppressor)
FSTINSERT (replacement insert for tee-type sensors)
NEMACAB (NEMA Enclosure for PT1502)
DECPULLR (Pulse Decoder for two-wire satellites)
SD210TURF (Sensor Decoder for decoder systems)
Rain Bird Flow Sensor
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.