The Bird 100B, more accurately identified as a Rain Bird FS100B, is a brass tee flow sensor designed for precise and accurate measurement of flow in various applications, primarily within irrigation systems. It features a robust brass construction and a simple six-bladed impeller design for reliable performance. This flow sensor is engineered for outdoor or underground applications and integrates with specific Rain Bird control systems to provide data for flow management.
### Technical Specifications
* **Model:** FS100B
* **Type:** Tee Flow Sensor
* **Body Material:** Brass
* **Connection Size:** 1 inch
* **Connection Type:** NPT
* **Construction:** Reliable Brass Tee construction
* **Impeller Design:** Simple six-bladed impeller design
* **Accuracy:** +/- 1% (full scale)
* **Operating Range (Gallons per Minute):** 2 – 40 GPM
* **Operating Range (Liters per Minute):** 7.6 – 150 LPM
* **Operating Range (Cubic Meters per Hour):** 0.5 – 9 CMH
* **Velocity Range:** 0.5 – 9.2 meters per second (depending on model)
* **Temperature Rating:** 110°F (43°C) maximum operating temperature
* **Operating Pressure:** 75 psi
* **Dimensions:**
* Height: 4.94 inches
* Width: 5.45 inches
* Depth: 2.21 inches
### Electrical and Interface Specifications
* **Signal Output:** Sends flow data to central control or stand-alone controller systems for precise and accurate flow monitoring.
* **Compatibility:**
* Fully compatible with ESP-LXD, ESP-LXMEF, IQ v2.0 central control.
* Compatible with IQ3, IQ4, Maxicom, SiteControl, LINK, Site SAT, ESP- LXD, LXME, LXMEF, ESP-ME3, and LX-IVM Controllers.
* Specifically designed for use with the Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controller. Performance not confirmed with other controllers.
### Physical and Environmental Specifications
* **Intended Use:** Designed for outdoor or underground applications.
* **Construction:** Robust construction.
* **Protection:** Brass body and glass-filled nylon construction provide maximum protection against high-pressure surges, physical damage, and corrosion.
* **Freezing Caution:** Exposing the flow sensor, full of water, to temperatures below freezing can lead to permanent damage. To winterize, allow it to drain through a downstream drain valve. Not designed to survive prolonged high velocity air flow associated with winterization “blow outs”.
* **Installation Requirements:**
* Requires free, unrestricted pipe for at least 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters downstream of the tee.
* Pipe bends, valves, other fittings, pipe enlargements, and reductions should not be present in this length of pipe.
* Preferred location around the circumference of a horizontal pipe is on top.
### Features
* **Flow Management:** Enables capitalization on Flow Management functionality, including Flo-Watch™ for monitoring low and excess flow conditions, automatically quarantining and shutting down problem areas, and continuing to irrigate non-affected areas.
* **Learned Flow:** The controller automatically learns station flow rates for more accurate flow readings, eliminating manual data entry.
* **Installation:** Features unions for simple and quick installation and servicing.
* **Durability:** Brass body and glass-filled nylon construction offer protection against harsh conditions.
Why Choose Aumictech for the Rain Bird FS100B?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-end flow measurement equipment. Whether you need precise flow monitoring for critical irrigation systems, reliable data for system optimization, or robust sensor technology for demanding environments, our team ensures the Rain Bird FS100B delivers maximum performance for your application.
