FlowKit Mass Flow Generator, Field Version

Portable mass flow generator housed in rugged carry case

FlowKit Mass Flow Generator, Field Version

Portable mass flow generator housed in rugged carry case

Features        Description       Specs        Downloads       Contact Us       Sable Enables

Features      Description     Specs      Downloads     Contact Us     Sable Enables

Features

  • Portable mass flow generator housed in a weather-tight, impact resistant carry case
  • Employs PID modulated rotary pumps for quiet and efficient operation
  • User can calibrate and change multiple settings on the instrument, with flow set-point and actual flow displayed during operation
  • Wide ranges of 5-90, 50-450, and 400-1650 SLPM
  • Ideal for medium to large mammals, from goats up to elephants or whales
  • Long-life pump with very low noise

DESCRIPTION

The Sable field version FlowKit is a integrated low-noise pump and mass flow generator housed in a portable, virtually indestructible carry case. It’s designed to accurately and quietly deliver large flow rates for applications such as large animal respirometry, or air circulation in small, controlled environments.   Available in 3 different models – the FK-100-1, FK-500-1 and FK-2K-1 – for flow ranges of 5-90, 50-450, or 400-1650 liters per minute.

The FlowKit relies on modulating a powerful but quiet pump in order to create the set mass flow rate. Ultra-efficient PID (proportional integral derivative) control is used for quick response to setpoint changes and minimal variation from the setpoint. As a result, the pump works only as hard as it has to, greatly reducing pump wear, power consumption and noise.

A sub-sampling pump simplifies plumbing to a respirometry system, and features both analog and serial outputs for easy connection to a data acquisition system. The FlowKit requires no temperature or barometric pressure correction because it generates mass or molar flow rates already corrected to STP. It also features a user-configurable alarm to alert users locally and remotely if a fault develops.

specs

Accuracy and Resolution: Accuracy better than 2% of full scale typical, resolution 1 liter
Analog Output: BNC
  • FK-100;
 0-5V for 0-90 L/min
  • FK-500:
 0-5V for 0-450 L/min
  • FK-2000:
 0-5V for 0-1650 L/min
Control algorithm: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control for optimum stability; all PID parameters are user-adjustable
Operating Temperature: 5 – 45 degrees C, relative humidity non-condensing
Panel Display: Digital, 2 x 16 alphanumeric LCD
Range
  • FK-100:
 5-90 L/min STP
  • FK-500:
 50-450 L/min STP
  • FK-2000:
 400-1650 L/min STP
Serial Output: RS232-8N1; baud rate 9600; both polled and broadcast modes available
Technology: Calibrated, linearized mass flow meter and efficient, controllable rotary pump
Connections: Main flow – cam & groove 1.5-inch coupler (FK-2000 has 2-inch coupler); sub sample – nickel-plated barb fittings for 1/8 in (3mm) ID flexible or semi-rigid tubing
Recommended Calibration Interval: 1 Year
Power Requirements: 12 – 24VDC; universal adapter supplied

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