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Application: Your Partner For Airflow Sensing & Controls

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F350

Your Partner for Airflow Sensing & Controls

Application Overview
• Chemical Fume Hoods The F350 series is a versatile, high performance, air velocity
• Compact Electronics and air temperature sensor where the sensor element is built
• Curing and Coating remotely from the sensor electronics. In products where
• Filter Boxes segregation of the sensing element and electronics is desirable,
• Fume Cupboards such as products involving high EMI sensitivity or extreme
• HVAC temperature, or those where the sensing area is too small
• Medical Equipment for typical probe-style sensors, the F350 accepts 12VDC supply
• Pressurized Cabinets voltage and provides both voltage and digital communication
• Specialized Air Handlers outputs. The voltage output may be configured 0-5V or 0-10V, and can
• Spray Booths be augmented with simultaneous digital communication, either UART or I2 C.
• Vent Sensing and Pressurized
Containers Choose from an array of remote sensor head styles, and with conformal coated electronics built in a
UV-resistant, sealed electronics enclosure, the F350 is suitable for demanding applications, including
and products where... those in corrosive or alkaline environments. The F350 is configured to your requirements, and is
available with a variety of velocity ranges, sensor head styles, and output communication protocols
• A miniature sensor head is needed to meet a diverse range of custom applications.
• Sensitivity to EMI
• High vibrations occur
• A PCB-mounted sensor is needed Mechanical Features Electrical & Performance Features
• Very compact electronics. • Industry-leading air velocity performance,
• Many optimized sensor head designs and with repeatability within 1%.
mechanical constructions. • 1°C air temperature accuracy.
• Can be used with PC board-solderable sensor • Best in class acceptance angle performance.
head. • 12 VDC nominal voltage input.

Degree Controls, Inc.


• Robust, sealed probe assembly uses corrosion • Custom lower voltage inputs are available.
and UV resistant materials. • Configurable voltage output for velocity AND
is an ISO-9001 certified, world-class • Conformal coated sensing elements for temperature.
designer and manufacturer of airflow environmental protection. • Simultaneous digital communication is
sensing, monitoring, and control • 1m (3ft), shielded sensor element wire, and available.
solutions. With over 20 years of proven 2m (6ft) plenum rated, power and signal wire. • May be configured as an airflow switch with
experience, we pride ourselves on • RoHS compliant open drain output.
delivering solutions which provide • CE certified • Multi-sensor addressing capability.
the value, differentiation, and service • Configurable velocity averaging for
required by our customers, to meet the smoothing sensor response.
rapidly changing competitive landscape • <10 second start-up time and 400ms
that they face. response time.

Degree Controls, Inc.


18 Meadowbrook Dr.
Milford, NH 03055

603.672.8900 or 1.877.334.7332
sales@degreeC.com
www.degreeC.com
Specifications
Velocity Range 0.15m/s to 20m/s (30 fpm to 4,000 fpm) UART or I 2C available for flow and
Digital Output
temperature information
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Alarm Output Open drain, configurable trip point
Storage Temperature -40°C to 105°C (-40°F to 221°F) Polycarbonate (PC)
Housing Construction
Flammability UL94-HB
Response Time 400ms
Plenum Rated Cable 22 AWG
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 5-95%
Remote Head Cable Shielded Teflon
Supply Power Requirements 4.5 - 15 VDC, 35mA nominal
IP65 electronics, including conformal
Velocity & Temperature Output 0-5V or 0-10V output Enivornmental Protection
coated sensing element

F350 Series

Remote Extension to Sensor Head 1m [3’] Sensor Housing Length 197mm [7.75”] Cable Length 2m [6’]
Sensor Housing Diameter 12.7mm [0.5”]

Available Plastic Head (PC), Low Profile Head (LP), Extra Small Blade Head (XS)

Sensor Heads
Wands (W-inches): W1.25, W3, W5, W7; Custom Sizes Available
Special Applications: Sidewall (Mounted), Inline, PCB Mount (RFS300)

Air Velocity Repeatability ±1% of reading (under identical conditions)

Performance Air Velocity Range Air Velocity Accuracy*


0.15 to 1.0 m/s (30 to 200 fpm) ± (1% of reading + 0.05 m/s [10 fpm])
0.5 to 10 m/s (100 to 2,000 fpm) ± (4% of reading + 0.10 m/s [20 fpm])
1.0 to 20 m/s (200 to 4,000 fpm) ± (5% of reading + 0.15 m/s [30 fpm])
*within compensation range

Resolution: 0.1°C

Temperature Temperature Compensation Range: The F350 is a thermal airflow sensor; it is sensitive to changes in air

Compensation
density and indicates velocity with reference to a set of standard conditions (21°C (70°F),
760mmHg (101.325kPa), and 0%RH). The F350 has been designed so that when used over the stated

Range temperature compensation range, the sensor indicates very close to actual air velocity and minimal
compensation is only required to account for changes in barometric pressure or altitude.

Part Number Format F350 - H - V - O - C

H = Sensor Head O = Output Configuration, Analog


1 2 3 1 = PC Head 0 = No analog
2 = Low Profile Head 1 = 0 – 5 VDC air velocity output only
3 = XS Blade Head 3 = 0 – 5 VDC air velocity and air
4 = W1 Wand 1.25” temperature (dual outputs)
5 = W3 Stainless Steel Wand 3” 4 = 0 – 10 VDC air velocity output only
6 = W5 Stainless Steel Wand 5” 6 = 0 – 10 VDC air velocity and air
7 = W7 Stainless Steel Wand 7” temperature (dual outputs)
8 = Sidewall
4 8 9
9 = Inline C = Communication
5
10 = PCB RFS300 0 = No digital communication
6
1 = UART communication output
7 V = Velocity Profile (addressing available)
A = 0.15 to 1.0 m/s [30 to 200 fpm] 2 = I2C (3.3 VDC) communication output
B = 0.5 to 10.0 m/s [100 to 2,000 fpm]
C = 1.0 to 20.0 m/s [200 to 4,000 fpm]
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© 66100DS010-A07

Degree Controls, Inc., a Nova Instruments company

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