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.