Omega Engineering FP-6000 User Manual

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The following items are required to properly installthe OMEGA FP-6000 Series Adjustable Brass flowsensor.3.1 Hardware, Standard Sensor• female pipe fi

54. Remove brass sensor nut from sensor.5. Thread brass sensor nut into pipe fitting.3.4 Hot-Tap Fitting Installation1. Install the pipe fitting on t

64. Open the isolation valve and insert the drillthrough the valve and cut the sensor clearancehole. After the hole is cut, withdraw the drill fromth

7Standard SensorH = 5.95 - pipe wall thickness - (0.10 X I.D.)Example:3.0 inch schedule 80 wrought steel;Wall thickness= 0.3 in.Inside diameter = 2.9

8Once the correct dimensions are calculated andrecorded, the sensor can be installed in the fitting.The Standard and Hot-Tap versions requiresubstanti

94. Place the alignment rod in the hole on thesensor flange. Align the flange so rod is parallelto the process pipe.5. Thread upper hex nuts with loc

103.7 Hot-Tap Installation1. Thread one hex nut onto each of the threethreaded rods included in package. Installthreaded rod with a lock-washer onto

alignment rodsensor flangeprocess pipe (top view)The flow sensor alignment rod MUST be parallel to the process pipe as shown.direction of flowsensor f

12Using the Hot-Tap Installation ToolThe Hot-Tap installation tool helps to lower thesensor into place against the pressure in the pipe.1. Thread prot

133. Align the sensor cable with the swivel mountcable port to prevent cable pinching. Use a3/8 inch wrench or socket to turn the installationtool sh

It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations thatapply. OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its pro

144.1 Standard Sensor RemovalTo remove the Standard FP-6000 Series sensorfrom a depressurized empty pipe, simply removethe cap nuts and upper hex nuts

155. Wearing safety face protection, turn theinstallation tool shaft counterclockwise to withdrawsensor until the sensor flange contacts the upperhex

5.1 MaintenanceAll versions of the FP-6000 series sensor requirelittle or no maintenance, with the exception of anoccasional sensor/paddlewheel cleani

175.3 Rotor Replacement Procedure1. With a small pair of needle-nose pliers, firmlygrip the center of the rotor pin (axle) and with atwisting motion,

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1914.694 in.14.639 in.14.550 in.14.477 in.14.419 in.14.360 in.14.237 in.14.144 in.13.880 in.13.633 in.13.400 in.13.250 in.13.000 in.12.750 in.12.525 i

K-factorsStainless SteelSCH 5S STAINLESS STEEL PIPE PER ANSI B36.19K-FACTOR K-FACTOR A-FACTOR A-FACTORPIPE PULSES/ PULSES/ U.S.SIZE U.S. GAL LITER GPM

K-factorsWrought Steel21STD WROUGHT STEEL PIPE PER ANSI B36.10K-FACTOR K-FACTOR A-FACTOR A-FACTORPIPE PULSES/ PULSES/ U.S.SIZE U.S. GAL LITER GPM/HZ L

22K-factorsPlastic PipeTo convert K from to multiply K byU.S. gallons cubic feet 7.479U.S. gallons cubic inches 0.00433U.S. gallons cubic meters 263.8

23SpecificationsGeneral DataFlow velocity range: 1.6 to 20 ft/s0.5 to 6 m/sLinearity: ±1% of full rangeRepeatability: ±0.5% of full rangePipe sizes:St

Table ofContentsChapter Page1 Introduction 11.1 Description 11.2 Theory of Operation 12 Installation and Wiring 22.1 Location of Fitting 22.2 Sensor P

operating pressure: 225 psi (15 bar)Maximumoperating temperature: 212°F (100 °C)Caution: The FP-6002 and FP-6003 Series Hot-Tap system's overall

WARRANTY/DISCLAIMEROMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for aperiod of 13 months from date of

6-2517.090-OM/(D-8/02) M-2973/0802Where Do I Find Everything I Need forProcess Measurement and Control?OMEGA…Of Course!Shop online at www.omega.comTEM

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Important Safety Information!CAUTION:(Standard version) Never remove the flow sensorfrom a pressurized pipe. Always wear safety faceprotection during

Unpacking and InspectionYour flow sensor package includes the followingitems:OMEGA FP-6000 Series Adjustable Brass Flow Sensor6 inch ruler (Standard s

Chapter 1IntroductionThis manual contains description, specificationsand instruction for the installation, removal, andoperation of the OMEGA FP-6000

The linearity and accuracy of the FP-6000 Seriessensor depend on predictable flow conditions inthe pipe and proper location of the fitting. Aswith a

3(max. 30°) will help to avoid these problem areas,but use caution. Excessive angles will causebearing drag at lower flow rates.On a vertical pipe ru