FIA® F1® Encrypted Reference Flow Meter
Designed to uphold fair competition, sporting integrity and ensure compliance of fuel usage by delivering fully encrypted fuel flow measurement of automotive engines to governing bodies. The surveillance flow meter is trusted by the FIA® and fitted across all Formula 1™ vehicles on the grid for reliable monitoring, precision measurement and to avoid tampering of existing fuel flow meter for teams’ competitive advantage.
± 8000 ml/min
Operating Flow Range
Robust
Vibration-tolerant
Compact
Lightweight for installation
-20°C to +120°C
Temperature Range
Reliability
No moving parts
Low latency
Real-time measurement
2.2 kHz
Measurement Rate
500-4000 ml/min (30-240 LPH)
Calibrated measurement range
Designed to uphold fair competition, sporting integrity and ensure compliance of fuel usage by delivering fully encrypted fuel flow measurement of automotive engines to governing bodies.
Encrypted Surveillance Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter
Designed to uphold fair competition, sporting integrity and ensure compliance of fuel usage by delivering fully encrypted fuel flow measurement of automotive engines to governing bodies. The surveillance flow meter is trusted by the FIA® and fitted across all Formula 1™ vehicles on the grid for reliable monitoring, precision measurement and to avoid tampering of existing fuel flow meter for teams’ competitive advantage.
Ultimate Anti-Cheat Tool
Offering true redundancy when installed with another Sentronic’s flow meter, our devices are independently calibrated and individually packaged to provide accurate data without interferences that may corrupt results ensuring data integrity.
The presence of two meters provides cross-verification and can serve as a backup, ensuring continuous and reliable fuel flow data. This is crucial in motorsport where precise fuel management is essential to further develop engine technology, improve fuel efficiency, and enhance overall car performance.
Product Specification
Measurement Performance
Measurement rate
2.2 kHz
Repeatability
± 0.05% of reading
Uncertainty*
± 0.25% of reading
Operating flow range
± 8000 ml/min (±480 LPH)
Calibrated measurement range
500-4000 ml/min (30-240 LPH)
Pressure drop @ 25ºC
5kPa @ 2000ml/min, 15kPa @ 4000ml/min (WEC)
Temperature measurement
2 x 1000 ohm RTD (1/3 DIN standard)
Flow Outputs and Functions
Calibrated volumetric flow rate (ml/min)
Calibrated cumulative volumetric flow rate (ml)
Calibrated mass flow rate (g/min)
Calibrated cumulative mass flow (g)
Max/min logging
Elapsed time counter (power on, ETI)
Run time (flow time, RTI)
Speed of sound (m/s)
Diagnostics via CAN
Data Security and Encryption
Data encryption
Measurement anti-aliasing
Firmware security check-sums
Mechanical
Dry weight
330 g
Fuel capacity
15 ml
O-ring seal elastomer
FPM fluorocarbon
Wetted materials
FPM, anodised aluminium alloy, stainless steel
Fluid operating pressure
50 kPa to 2000 kPa, 8000 kPa maximum burst
Fuel line connectors
-6AN fittings 9/16-inch UNF thread
Electrical
Voltage
8V to 30V DC
Current
< 95mA @ +12V DC
Voltage protection
Over-voltage 45V DC, reverse polarity -45V DC
Deutsch sensor connector
ASDD006-09PA-FI-952K
Deutsch mating connector
ASDD006-09PA-FI-952K
CAN Communications
Design standard
ISO 11898-2 (high-speed applications)
Message format
2.0A (11-bit identifier)
Baud rate
1 Mbit/sec
CAN termination resistor
No
Conguration interface
3.3V serial interface
Fuel Compatibility
Pump petrol or diesel
F1® petrol blends
Methanol/petrol blends
WEC standard bioethanol/ETBE blend
Ethanol/petrol blends
IMSA standard E20C
Neat butanol, methanol, or ethanol
IMSA standard E10
Sustainable biofuel
E85R
Environmental
Storage temperature
-40ºC to 85ºC
External pressure rating
300 kPa
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