The ABB Sensyflow FMT200-ECO2 is a thermal mass flowmeter for air and gas measurement. Its thermal measurement principle allows direct mass flow measurement, avoiding the need for separate pressure and temperature compensation normally associated with conventional volume-flow measurement.
The compact measuring unit contains the sensor and evaluation electronics in an easy-to-install pipe component. ABB supplies the instrument calibrated with a linearized output signal, allowing it to be used directly after installation.
The flexible connection concept allows the meter to be installed in different pipes and tubes using suitable process adapters. The available connection concept includes tubes, threads and ISO-KF flanges up to DN25.
Key Features
• Thermal mass flow measurement for air and gas
• Direct mass flow or standard volume flow measurement
• Compact sensor and electronics design
• Highly dynamic response for pneumatic applications
• Measuring range 1–100 kg/h
• Standard volume flow range 12–1250 L/min
• Calibrated and linearized output signal
• Adjustable current, voltage, frequency, pulse and alarm outputs
• Standard RS-232 interface for configuration and signal selection
• Flexible process adapters for different pipe and tube configurations
• Tube, threaded and ISO-KF flange connection options
• ISO-KF flange connection up to DN25
• ATEX version available for Zone 2 and Zone 22
• Suitable for OEM solutions and stationary dosing equipment
Suitable Applications
Compressed Air Systems
The FMT200-ECO2 can be used for direct measurement of compressed-air flow, including applications where monitoring air consumption or detecting abnormal consumption is required. ABB specifically identifies compressed-air systems as a target application.
Paint Robot Control
The compact and dynamic design makes the instrument suitable for pneumatic applications such as paint robot control, where stable and responsive air-flow measurement is required.
Pneumatic Equipment
The meter can be integrated into pneumatic equipment requiring direct gas mass-flow measurement without separate pressure and temperature compensation.
OEM Equipment
Its compact construction, flexible process connections and configurable output signals make it suitable for OEM equipment and stationary dosing systems. ABB categorizes the Sensyflow FMT200-ECO2 as a compact, dynamic solution for OEM solutions and stationary dosing equipment.
Gas Flow Monitoring
The FMT200-ECO2 can be used where direct monitoring of air or gas mass flow is required within a defined application and calibration configuration.
Selection Notes
The FMT200-ECO2 should be selected according to the actual gas, required flow range, pipe/tube size and process connection.
When requesting a quotation, it is recommended to confirm:
• Measured gas or air type
• Required mass flow range
• Required standard volume flow range
• Pipe or tube size
• Process connection
• Required output signal
• RS-232 communication requirements
• Installation environment
• Hazardous-area requirements
• Required calibration conditions
The process adapter is particularly important because the FMT200-ECO2 uses a flexible connection concept rather than one universal process connection. ABB lists tube, threaded and ISO-KF flange options.
For hazardous areas, confirm whether the ATEX Zone 2/22 version is required for the intended installation.
It is also important to distinguish the FMT200-ECO2 from ABB's SensyMaster FMT200 series. The FMT200-ECO2 is positioned as a compact Sensyflow solution, while the SensyMaster FMT200 is a more advanced industrial thermal mass flowmeter platform with additional functionality.
FAQ
What is the ABB Sensyflow FMT200-ECO2?
It is a compact thermal mass flowmeter for direct measurement of air and gas mass flow or standard volume flow.
What does the FMT200-ECO2 measure?
It directly measures gas mass flow and can provide standard volume flow measurement. ABB specifically positions it for air and pneumatic applications.
What is the measuring range?
The ABB product page specifies 1 to 100 kg/h, equivalent to 12 to 1250 L/min for the stated application.
Does it require separate pressure and temperature compensation?
Thermal mass flow measurement directly determines gas mass flow, so additional pressure and temperature compensation instrumentation is not required for the measurement principle.
What outputs are available?
The output signals can be configured among current, voltage, frequency, pulse and alarm signals.
Does the FMT200-ECO2 have communication capability?
Yes. It has a standard RS-232 interface that can be used for configuration and changing the available output signals.
What process connections are available?
ABB lists variable process adapters for tubes, threaded connections and ISO-KF flanges up to DN25.
Can it be used in hazardous areas?
An ATEX version is available for Zone 2 and Zone 22 applications. The exact configuration and approval should be confirmed against the required installation.
Is the FMT200-ECO2 suitable for liquids?
No. This model is a thermal mass flowmeter intended for air and gas measurement. It should not be presented as a general-purpose liquid flowmeter.
What industries use this type of flowmeter?
Typical applications include compressed-air systems, pneumatic equipment, paint robot control, OEM equipment and stationary dosing systems.
