HACH FL900 SERIES Applications

• Wastewater

FLOW LOGGER • Collection Systems

• Industrial Water

Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger with broad array of sensor options.

The Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger revolutionizes open

channel flow monitoring by providing reliable, innovative
solutions for any sewer flow measurement challenge.
From a wireless communication option† with free data hosting to longer battery life, the FL900 is
designed to reduce monitoring costs, increase efficiency, and provide better data 24/7 with less hassle
than you ever thought possible. When combined with any of our full array of smart sensors, the FL900
flow monitoring system will provide reliable flow data for any wastewater flow monitoring application.
Plus, the FL900 includes two powerful, free software tools, FSDATA Desktop Instrument Manager for
fast and simple set-up and FSDATA® Online Data Manager for data review and analysis. The result is a
dramatic reduction in necessary site visits, allowing for increased time for data analysis and proactive
actions for solving any flow-related issue.

Plug and Play Sensor Ports a wall, pole or manhole ladder in minutes. And not only is the
FL900 easy to install, it also includes an LED status light so
The FL900 is available with 1, 2 or 4 sensor ports. The sensor
that you know it’s fully functional before leaving the site.
ports are “plug and play”; the logger auto detects the type of
sensor connected to allow customers maximum flexibility for The Power of Wireless
their Hach flow sensor inventories.
Eliminate risk by using wirelessly transmitted flow data to
Compatible FL900 Flow Logger sensors include: make smarter, real-time decisions regarding your collection
• FLO-DAR® AV Sensor with optional Surcharge system. With wireless-enabled models, you’ll receive alarms,
Velocity Sensor via email or text, alerting you to any concerns at your
• FLO-TOTE® 3 AV Sensor monitoring sites. Plus, using FSDATA Online Data Manager,
• Hach Submerged AV Sensor you’ll have secure 24/7 access to your flow data and wireless
(with AV9000 Analyzer Module) meter from the comfort of the internet. With FSDATA, site
• Hach US9001 Down-Looking Ultrasonic Sensor visits to collect flow data or to adjust meter settings are
• Hach US9003 In-Pipe Ultrasonic Sensor eliminated, decreasing maintenance costs. And you can set
alarms and view sensor diagnostics remotely to maximize
Quick Installation/On-Site Confirmation uptime. That’s the power of wireless.
The FL900 is built for quick installation, reducing required †Wireless option only available in the USA and Canada
time on site and improving safety for your installation and
maintenance crews. The logger can be quickly attached to
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Specifications*
Portable DC Powered Electronics Data Storage Datalog: 325,000 sensor measurement
(Includes Models FL901, FL902 & FL904) data points; 1128 days for 3 channels at
Dimensions 25.4 x 22 x 40 cm 15-minute log intervals
(W x D x H) (10.0 x 8.7 x 16.0 in.) Event Log: 1,000 events maximum in
non-volatile flash memory
Enclosure PC/ABS structural foam
Sample History: 2,000 sample events
Environmental NEMA 6P (IP68)
maximum in non-volatile flash memory
Rating
Local USB
Weight 4.5 kg (10 lb)—no batteries;
Communication RS232 (Baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400,
(Using Model 6.3 kg (14 lb)—2 batteries;
57600, 115200)
FL900) 8.2 kg (18 lb)—4 batteries
Protocols Local Modbus RTU
Operating -18 to 60ºC (0 to 140ºF) at 95% RH
Temperature Timebase ±0.002%, synchronized every 24 hours
Accuracy with server software and modem
Storage -40 to 60ºC (-40 to 140ºF)
Temperature Supported FLO-TOTE 3, FLO-DAR, FLO-DAR
Sensors with Surcharge Velocity Sensor (SVS),
Power 8 to18 Vdc from batteries or external
Submerged Area Velocity Sensor
Requirements power source, 2.5W max.
(requires AV9000 Analyzer Module), Rain
Battery Life Gauge, Sigma 950 Flow Meter (requires
Varies with sensor type, logging intervals, telemetry and IM9001), US9001, US9003
environment.
Sampler Compatible with Hach AS950 Automatic
For a 15-minute logging interval, 60 minute call frequency, Interface Sampler and all Hach legacy samplers.
four 6 V lantern batteries at room temperature: When paired with a Hach sampler,
130 days with 4 lantern batteries and a FLO-DAR sensor successful or failed sample, as well as
180 days with 4 lantern batteries and a FLO-TOTE 3 sensor bottle number, are stored in sample
160 days with 4 lantern batteries and a Sigma Submerged AV history. Sample history can be included
sensor with AV9000 Analyzer in reports generated by FSDATA. Also
200 days with 4 lantern batteries and Ultrasonic compatible with most non-Hach samplers
Down-Looking or In-Pipe sensor capable of being triggered by 5 V dc
pulse lasting 50 milliseconds
The optional long life alkaline battery pack can be used to
extend battery life in all models except the base FL900. Desktop FSDATA Desktop Instrument Manager
Software software is required for programming
LED Status Indicator
the logger and can be used for data
• Green Flashes every 3 seconds during normal operation.
management and report generation.
Flashes every 15 seconds during sleep mode.
It is compatible with desktop/lap top
• Red Flashes when an attached sensor does not agree with
computers utilizing Windows operating
the logger program, when an expected sensor is not found
system. Minimum resolution needed is
or the sensor is not working properly.
1024x768.
Sensor Ports 1, 2 or 4 ports
Internet FSDATA web-based software for flow
Connectors Stainless steel connectors Application meter programming, data management
Datalog Channels 16 maximum Software and report generation for wireless flow
meters.
Alarms Maximum of 16 channel alarms including
high/high, high, low, low/low and system Certifications Logger: CE; optional AC power supply:
alarms including low battery, low RTC UL/CSA/CE
battery, low slate memory, slate memory Warranty 1 year
full, sensor timeout, sensor ID error. *Subject to change without notice.
Alarm Actions Send an e-mail, or send text message
(SMS) (requires wireless logger and active The Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger
wireless service), trigger sampler, change meets CE requirements.
logging interval, change call interval
Logging Intervals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30
or 60 minutes Specifications Explicit to Wireless FL900 Series
Primary and secondary intervals for Flow Loggers:
dynamic logging. LED Modem Indicator
• Stays green during a call to the server. Goes blank after
the call is successfully completed and terminated.
• Flashes red if the call to the server failed.
Remote Wireless modem; CDMA or GPRS
Communication technology with a mobile provider.

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FL900 Series Flow Logger Dimensions

FL900 Series Flow Logger Installation/Mounting Options

Flow Logger Suspension Cable with Carabiner Flow Logger Ladder Rung Mount Flow Logger Wall Mount
(Standard) Prod. No. 8544500 (Optional) Prod. No. 8542700 (Optional)

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Ordering Information
Sensor
Country Code Modem Rain Gauge
Connector(s)
USA – 97
FL90X Electronics (Flow Logger) Model FL90 —
EU - 98
1 Sensor Connector 1
2 Sensor Connectors 2
4 Sensor Connectors 4
None X
AT&T (Activated) A
GPRS no SIM G
Verizon (Inactive) U
Verizon (Activated) V
No Rain Gauge Connector X
With Rain Gauge Connector R

FL900 Series Flow Logger Antennas†

FL900.97 in USA, FL900 Flow Logger, 1 sensor port 6241804 Mini-Wing style
FL900.98 in EU 8537600 In-Road/Burial style
FL900AV.97 in USA, FL900 Flow Logger with AV9000 5255400 Manhole Lid style
FL900AV.98 in EU analyzer module, 1 sensor port †Wireless option only available in the USA and Canada

External Modules Software

8531300 AV9000 Area Velocity Analyzer module FSDATA Desktop Instrument Manager Desktop
(required to attach a Submerged AV sensor) free download at: www.hachflow.com
8549800 IM9001 Interface module (required to attach a Mounting Hardware
Sigma 950 flow meter) 8543800 Wall mount bracket (304 Stainless)
Cables 8545600 Wall mount bracket with ladder hanger
8528700 Cable, External power, 2 wire, 9 ft. (304 Stainless)
8528200 Cable, Communication, RS232, 9 ft. 8542700 Wall mount bracket with AC Power Supply shelf
(304 Stainless)
8528300 Cable, Communication, USB, 9 ft.
8544500 Wall mount bracket with AC Power Supply Shelf
9500700 Cable, Aux, 7pin MIL 5015
with ladder hanger (304 Stainless)
(Connect to Hach AS950 Sampler*, 9 ft.
Replacement Parts
9500701 Cable, Aux, 7pin MIL 5015
(Connect to Hach AS950 Sampler*, 25 ft. 8755500 Desiccant refill beads, Bulk 1.5 lb
*Cables for obsolete sampler models are also available. 11013M Battery, 6V lantern
Contact technical support for more information.
8542900 Battery, long-life alkaline
8542800 Rain Gauge with 100 ft. cable

For additional information on products mentioned in this data sheet,

download the following data sheets at: www.hachflow.com
FSDATA Desktop Instrument Manager (LIT2832) Hach US9000 Ultrasonic Sensors (LIT2804) DOC053.53.35081.Mar16

FSDATA Online Data Manager (LIT2707) Hach Redundant Flow Monitoring System (LIT2805)
FLO-DAR AV Sensor (LIT2708) Hach Wireless Level Alarming System (LIT2806)
FLO-TOTE® 3 AV Sensor (LIT2712)

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Outside United States: 970-622-7120 tel
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