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Flow Sensors and Transmitters

Flow Sensing for Maxicom2®, SiteControl™ and MDC

Reliable and simple flow sensors for use with Rain Bird Maxicom, SiteControl and MDC central control systems.

Rain Bird flow sensors send flow data to central control or stand-alone control systems for precise and accurate flow monitoring.

 

 

 


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 (3002 only)

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)

Pulse Transmitters

  • PT322: Pulse Transmitter, no display
  • PT1502: Pulse Transmitter, LCD display
  • PT3002: Pulse Transmitter, LCD display
  • NEMA-rated cabinet, power supply, and programming kit (for PT322) sold separately .

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)

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.

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.

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

  • 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)
  • PT3002: 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))

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.

Model Suggested Operating Range (Gallons / Minute) Suggested Operating Range
(Liters / Second)		 Suggested Operating Range 
(Cubic Meters / Hour)
FS100B 2 - 40 0,1 - 2,5 0,5 - 9,1
FS150P 5 - 100 0,3 - 6,3 1,1 - 22,7
FS200P 10 - 200 0,6 - 12,6 2,3 - 45,4
FS300P 20 - 300 1,3 - 18,9 4,5 - 68,1
FS400P 40 - 500 2,5 - 31,5 9,1 - 113,6
FS350B 12 - 45,000* 0,8 - 2800* 2,7 - 10200*
FS350SS 12 - 45,000* 0,8 - 2800* 2,7 - 10200*

* Depends on pipe size and material