FlowSonic® Sport
The FlowSonic® Sport ultrasonic sensor from Sentronics® is used across the upper echelons of international motorsport championships for unrivalled fuel flow monitoring in harsh conditions. Advanced ultrasonic sensing technology provides extremely accurate measurement data for clear insight into fuel consumption and to increase engine efficiency. The rapid measurement response rate provides real-time data for applications where every millisecond counts.
Measurement Performance
± 8000 ml/min
Operating Flow Range
2.2 kHz
Measurement Rate
± 0.05% of reading
Repeatability
CAN
Communications Output
-20°C to +120°C
Temperature Range
Low latency
Real-time measurement
Compact & Lightweight
For easy installation in race vehicles
50 kPa to 2000 kPa
Fluid operating pressure
As an FIA Formula 1® homologated product and used by all teams on the grid, the FlowSonic® Sport is designed to measure on-vehicle fuel consumption accurately for teams consumption regulation compliance and analysis for race strategies.
Fast 2.2 kHz Measurement Rates for Dynamic Flows
The FlowSonic® Sport ultrasonic fuel flow meter features patented techniques for low latency enabling real-time, precision flow measurement. To accurately determine fuel consumption in race vehicles, Sentronics employs ultra-fast bi-directional flow measurement technology. This is crucial as reverse flow events occur under harsh braking conditions.
Compact Design for Simple Installation in Race Vehicles
Engineered for motorsport applications, the FlowSonic® Sport is lightweight and compact. With measurement accuracy unaffected by product orientation, the Sentronics ultrasonic fuel flow meter can be installed for convenient fitment and submerged within race vehicle fuel tank.
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)
*Calculated according to ISO/TR using root-sum square method yielding 95% confidence
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
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 ttings 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
ASDD006-09PD-FI-952K
Deutsch mating connector
ASDD606-09SD-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
Environmental
Storage temperature
-40ºC to 85ºC
External pressure rating
300 kPa
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