RigFlowMotorsport Pit Tank Sensor

The RigFlow is specifically designed for accurately measuring dispensed fuel during a pit stop. The technology allows both teams and governing bodies to independently assess exactly how much fuel has been dispensed from the 200L FIA® pit tank.

0 - 250 l/min

Operating Flow Range

200 Hz

Measurement Rate

± 0.75% of reading

Accurate and repeatable

High Reliability

No moving parts

-10°C to +50°C

Temperature Range

Cutting-edge Calibration

Compatible with wide range of fuel types

Simple Installation

Standard fitment for 200L FIA® Refuelling Pit Tank

10barG

Operating Fluid Pressure

The RigFlow advanced ultrasonic flow meter provides race teams and governing bodies the data needed for measuring and assessing fuel usage during races. Suitable for FIA® WEC & IMSA Sportscar Championships.

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Accuracy for when every drop of fuel counts

Developed specifically for monitoring fuel intake during a pit stop, the RigFlow accurately calculates the volume of dispensed fuel to ensure balance of performance across competitors.

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Seamless integration within your refuelling infrastructure

The RigFlow is engineered for convenient installation and standard fitment for 200L FIA® Refuelling Pit Tank’s. The compact size of the RigFlow doesn’t impede pit crew teams during critical pit stops.

Product Specification

Measurement Performance

Measurement rate

200 Hz

Repeatability

± 0.3% of reading

Uncertainty*

± 0.75% of reading

Operating flow range

0 - 250 l/min

Calibrated measurement range

50 - 250 l/min

Accuracy

± 0.5°C

*Calculated according to ISO/TR using root-sum square method yielding 95% confidence

Flow Outputs and Functions

Calibrated volumetric flow rate (ml/min)

Pump petrol or diesel

Calibrated cumulative volumetric flow (ml)

WEC standard E20

Calibrated mass flow rate (g/min)

F1 petrol blends

Calibrated cumulative mass flow (g)

Neat butanol, neat methanol or neat ethanol

Max/min logging

Methanol/petrol or ethanol/petrol

Elapsed time counter (power on, ETI)

Run-time (flow time, RTI)

Speed of sound (m/s)

Diagnostics via CAN

Mechanical

Dry weight

895 g

O-ring seal elastomer

FPM fluorocarbon

Wetted materials

FPM, anodised aluminium alloy, stainless steel

Fluid operating pressure

10barG

Environmental

Storage temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Operational temperature

-10°C to +50°C

Electrical

Voltage

8V to 30V DC

Current

< 200mA

Voltage protection

Over-voltage 45V DC, reverse polarity -45V DC

Primary sensor connector

SOURIAU 8STA0-0406SN

Primary mating harness connector

SOURIAU 8STA6-0406PN

Display connector

SOURIAU 8STA0-0205SN

Display mating harness connector

SOURIAU 8STA6-0205PN

CAN Communications

Design standard

ISO 11898-2 (high-speed applications)

Message format

2.0A (11-bit identifier)

Baud rate

500 kbit/sec

CAN termination resistor

No

Message/Channel description

Please contact us for the .dbc

Primary Connector Pin-out (Souriau 8STA0-0406SN)

Pin 1

V+ Supply (12V)

Pin 2

GnD

Pin 3

CAN Hi

Pin 4

CAN Lo

Pin 5

Comms Tx from sensor to PC (factory only)

Pin 6

Comms Rx from PC to sensor (factory only)

Display Connector Pin-out (Souriau 8STA0-0205SN)

Pin 1

N/C

Pin 2

GnD

Pin 3

CAN Hi

Pin 4

CAN Lo

Pin 5

N/C

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