Mass Airflow Sensors

AWM720P1 Airflow
AWM700 Series
FEATURES
Flow tubes for ranges up to
200 SLPM
Highly stable null and full-
scale
Compact package design
Extremely low hysteresis
and repeatability errors,
less than 0.35% of reading
Fast response time, 6 ms
typical
Low power consumption,
less than 60 mW
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Oxygen concentrators AWM700 Series microbridge mass airflow sensors provide in-line flow
Oxygen conservers measurement with a specially designed bypass flow housing. The sensors
Respirators and ventilators measure flow as high as 200 standard liters per minute (SLPM) while
Nebulizers inducing a pressure drop of 1 inch H2O, typically. The AWM700 has a high
Continuous positive airway flow range capability in a small package.
pressure (CPAP) equipment The AWM700 has a 6 millisecond response time, requires a 10 Vdc
Anesthesia delivery supply, but consumes only 60 mW of power. The compact plastic package
Leak detection withstands overpressures of 25 psi without compromising performance.
Spectroscopy The snap-in AMP compatible connector provides reliable connection. The
Mass flow controllers sensor is also well suited for use in portable devices and battery-powered
Telecommunication applications.
systems The AWM700 Series provides a combination of time proven reliability,
Environmental climate high accuracy, and precision operating characteristics. This inherent
controls accuracy over life reduces need for recalibration. AWM700 sensor circuitry
Fuel cell controls performs amplification and temperature compensation.
The AWM720P1 200 LPM Mass Airflow Sensor, developed primarily for
WARNING the medical ventilation market, meets the high performance requirements
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DO NOT USE these
products as safety or
emergency stop devices or WARNING
in any other application MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION
where failure of the product The information presented in this product sheet is for reference only. Do
could result in personal not use this document as product installation information.
injury. Complete installation, operation, and maintenance information is
Failure to comply with these provided in the instructions supplied with each product.
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Range (Full Scale) + 200 SLPM
Min. Typ. Max. Units
Excitation (1) 9.990 10.000 10.010 Vdc
Power Supply 8.000 10.000 15.000 Vdc
Power Consumption 60 mW
Output Load
Sinking 10 mA
Sourcing 20 mA
Calibration gas Air
Null Voltage Shift
+25C to -25C,
+25C to +85C .025 typ. Vdc
Full Scale Output Shift
+25C to +10C -2.0 % Reading
+25C to +40C +2.0 % Reading
Ratiometricity Error (1) 0.30 typ. % Reading
Repeatability and Hysteresis (2) 0.50 % Reading
Response Time 6 typ. ms
Pressure Drop 1.0 typ. inch H2O
@ Full Scale 2,5 typ. mBar
Overpressure 25 max. psi
Temperature Range
Operating -25C to +85C [-13F to +185F]
Storage -40C to +90C [-40F to +194F]
Weight 34 [1.20 oz] gram
Connector4 pin receptacle AMP 103956-3 (provided with sensor)

FLOW SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Nominal Tolerance Pressure Drop
(SLPM) (Vdc) Typical (Vdc) (inch H2O) (mBar)
0 1.00 0.05 0 0
25 2.99 0.04 0.10
50 3.82 0.18 0.13 0.33
75 4.30 0.21 0.53
100 4.58 0.34 0.85
150 4.86 0.65 1.64
200 5.00 0.36 1.09 2.74
Notes: 1. Output voltage is ratiometric to supply voltage.
2. Repeatability and Hysteresis tolerances reflect inherent inaccuracies of the measurement equipment.

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Voltage Output vs. Flow Pressure Drop vs. Flow

6.000 1.200

5.000 1.000

4.000
0.800
Vo Pressure
(Vdc) (inch H2O)
3.000 0.600

2.000
0.400

1.000
0.200

0.00
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 0.000
Airflow (SLPM) 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Airflow (SLPM)
Figure 1. Voltage Output vs. Airflow Figure 2. Pressure Drop vs. Airflow

OUTPUT CURVES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Figure 1, Voltage Output vs. Airflow and Figure 2, The AWM700 Series accepts a latch detent
Pressure Drop vs. Airflow depict performance connector, such as: AMP part number 103956-3.
characteristics for the AWM700 Series sensors at Information on latch detent connectors is available
10.0 0.01 Vdc at 25C. from the AMP Product Information Center, 1-800-
522-6752 or the AMP Customer Hotline,
NOTICE 1-800-722-1111.
LAMINAR FLOW RELATED AMP LITERATURE
Due to the fast response time of the sensor, these 82160 MTE Interconnection System
specifications were generated using laminar flow. (AMPMODU) Catalog
Airflow instability or turbulence present in the
108-25034 Product Specification
airstream will result in an increase in measurement (technical performance information)
uncertainty.
114-25026 Application Specification
(describes product, proper assembly,
The turbulent flow problem can be corrected by either
full tooling information)
straightening the airflow using flow laminarizing or by
slowing the response of the sensor using a simple RC IS 6919 Instruction Sheet for assembly
time constant on the output of the sensor. This, of procedure
course, slows down the sensor response time. The
values needed depend on the amount of turbulence MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
present in the application. 1. Remove (unlatch) the connector from the
Several techniques for laminarizing the flow include AWM700.
adding hex shaped honeycombs, foam, screen 2. Hand-crimp the interface wire to the appropriate
materials or adding constrictors (frits) to the flow pin on the connector. One possible tool: AMP
stream. There are various commercial laminar flow Hand-Crimp Tool, part number 58342-1.
elements that can be purchased. Unfortunately the 3. Insert the terminal contacts into the connector
greater the efficiency of the laminarizer, the greater
the increase in pressure drop in order to establish a
housing after carrier strip (lead-frame) is
given flow rate. Plastic honeycomb material probably removed.
gives the most improvement for the least pressure 4. Reconnect (latch) connector to AWM700 device.
drop. In any test fixture, the avoidance of sharp radii is
an absolute requirement. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Mount AWM700 Series sensors with 6-32 screws.
Failure to comply with these application
instructions may result in product failures. Honeywell recommends use of washers below
screw head. Mounting torque is 0.68 N m [6.0 in lb]
max.

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