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Paddle Wheel Flowmeter

FLOW MEASUREMENT

What Is a Paddle Wheel Flow Meter?

A paddle wheel flow meter is an inline flow measurement device that measures liquid flow inside a pipe using a rotating paddle wheel. The rotational speed of the wheel is proportional to the liquid flow rate.

The LORRIC AS510 can be used in water and general liquid flow applications with its compact display, totalizer function, and 4–20 mA, RS-485 Modbus and pulse output options.

LORRIC AS510 SERIES

AS510 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter Models

 
Outputs available on all models
4–20 mA RS-485 Modbus Pulse
CODE
IMAGE
CONNECTION
FLOW RANGE
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P015
FP-AS510-FP-P015 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN15
1/2"
FLOW RANGE
1.8–120.6
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P020
FP-AS510-FP-P020 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN20
3/4"
FLOW RANGE
2.9–188.5
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P025
FP-AS510-FP-P025 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN25
1"
FLOW RANGE
4.4–294.5
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P032
FP-AS510-FP-P032 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN32
1-1/4"
FLOW RANGE
6.8–452.9
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P040
FP-AS510-FP-P040 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN40
1-1/2"
FLOW RANGE
11.3–754.0
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P050
FP-AS510-FP-P050 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN50
2"
FLOW RANGE
18.4–1225.7
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF · SS316
CODE
FP-AS510-FP-P065
FP-AS510-FP-P065 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
CONNECTION
DN65
2-1/2"
Flanged
FLOW RANGE
32.7–2179.0
L/min
BODY MATERIAL OPTIONS
UPVC (stock model) · PPH · PVDF
When selecting a model, the flow range, pipe diameter, fluid properties, body material and process temperature should be evaluated together.
FLOW MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY

Operating Principle and AxelSense Technology

 
01 · OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Paddle Wheel Flow Measurement

Paddle wheel flow meters operate on the principle of the fluid flow causing the paddle wheel blades to rotate. The rotational speed of the wheel is proportional to the flow rate.

They can be used to measure low-viscosity liquids such as water, oil and chemicals. Their design provides fast response, easy installation and simple maintenance.

Paddle wheel flow meter operating principle
02 · AXELSENSE

Bidirectional Flow Measurement

The patented AxelSense flow measurement technology detects not only the rotation of the paddle wheel but also its direction of rotation, enabling bidirectional flow measurement.

 

 

Positive Flow
Negative Flow
Net Flow
LORRIC AS510 AxelSense bidirectional flow measurement
LORRIC AS510
Technical Specifications
 
MEASUREMENT & PROCESS
Compatible Fluids
Various liquids · Foreign matter / impurity content < 1%
Maximum Fluid Viscosity
300 cSt
The device is factory-calibrated using water at normal temperature. Fluids with a viscosity different from water may affect the calibration values and minimum / maximum flow limits.
Fluid Temperature
UPVC 0…+50 °C PPH 0…+90 °C PVDF −15…+100 °C SS316L −20…+100 °C
Operating temperature values are provided as a reference for material selection. Final material selection should be made according to the fluid and process conditions.
Operating Ambient Temperature
−10…+60 °C
Velocity Measurement Range
±0.3…10 m/s Extended: ±0.15…10 m/s
The minimum measurement value may vary slightly depending on the model and the flow profile inside the pipe.
Flow Measurement Range
The flow measurement range varies depending on the selected pipe diameter and AS510 model. Current model-specific measurement ranges are listed in the AS510 Models table above.
Measurement Accuracy
±2.5% OR
This value is specified by LORRIC using clean water under controlled laboratory conditions at 25 °C. Actual process conditions may affect measurement error.
Linearity
±0.5% FS (>0.3 m/s)
Repeatability
±0.4%
Units
liter, m³, meter, s, min, hour, day, feet³, UK gallon, US gallon
Display Update Time
0.5 s / 1 s
ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATION
Power Supply
12…36 VDC · 100 mA
Output Signals
4–20 mA · 16 bit RS-485 · Modbus RTU Pulse / Optocoupler
Cable & Connector
M12 · 8-pin
A 2 m connection cable is included in the package.
Electrical Protection
Reverse Polarity Protection Power Supply Surge Protection
DEVICE & PROTECTION
Display
Dual Display
Large 5-digit LED · 16×3 LCD with 3-color backlight
Display Resolution
Maximum 0.0001
Totalizer & Cumulative Data
Positive Flow Negative Flow Net Flow
When a calendar battery is used, daily total volume values for the previous 14 days can be stored.
Protection Rating
IP66

 

 

You can view the LORRIC AS510 interactive user manual below. Use the document menu to navigate between sections.
The manual is displayed from LORRIC's official online documentation system.
The correct installation position of the LORRIC AS510 Paddle Wheel Flow Meter is important for stable and reliable flow measurement. It is recommended that the pipe remain completely filled with liquid, sufficient straight pipe lengths are provided, and the flow meter is installed at an appropriate distance from components that may disturb the flow profile.
01 · FLOW PROFILE
Straight Pipe Length Before and After the Flow Meter

To establish a stable flow profile, it is recommended to provide at least 10D of straight pipe upstream of the flow meter and at least 5D downstream.

10D
Upstream of flow meter
5D
Downstream of flow meter

Here, D refers to the internal pipe diameter. Since elbows, valves, pumps, reducers and similar components may create turbulence in the flow profile, they should preferably not be installed immediately upstream of the flow meter.

Paddle wheel flow meter 10D upstream and 5D downstream straight pipe length
02 · HORIZONTAL PIPE INSTALLATION

45° or 135° Installation Position

For horizontal pipe applications, it is recommended to install the paddle wheel flow meter at approximately 45° or 135° relative to the pipe.

Installation at the very top of the pipe may be affected by air bubbles, while installation at the very bottom may be affected by sediment and deposits. Installation directly on the side may also cause uneven wear on the paddle and bearing.

Paddle wheel flow meter 45 and 135 degree installation on horizontal pipe
03 · FULL PIPE CONDITION

The Pipe Must Remain Completely Filled with Liquid at the Measurement Point

The flow meter should be installed at a point where the pipe remains continuously filled with liquid during operation. Air pockets that may form at high points in the piping system can affect measurement stability.

For vertical pipe applications: a line where the liquid flows from bottom to top should be preferred. This position helps keep the pipe full and supports a more stable flow profile.
Paddle wheel flow meter full pipe and vertical line installation position
04 · FLOW-DISTURBING COMPONENTS

Pay Attention to Valve, Pump and Elbow Locations

Control valves, pumps, elbows, reducers and similar piping components may disturb the flow profile and create turbulence. For this reason, it is recommended not to install the flow meter immediately downstream of these components.

Whenever possible, the control valve should be positioned downstream of the flow meter, and sufficient straight pipe length should be provided on the inlet side of the flow meter.

Correct paddle wheel flow meter installation position before a valve
Installation Note: Pipe diameter, fluid properties, solid particle content, process pressure, temperature and the site piping layout should be evaluated together. If particles or sediment that could affect paddle movement are present in the fluid, the use of suitable filtration on the inlet line should be considered.
The LORRIC AS510 electrical connection is made through an M12 8-pin connector. The device supports 12–36 VDC power supply, 4–20 mA analog output, RS-485 Modbus communication, and OCT / Pulse output connections. It is recommended to insulate unused cable ends and perform all wiring while the device is powered off.
01 · M12 8-PIN CONNECTOR
Cable Colors and Connection Functions

Each wire color in the 8-core cable used with the AS510 is assigned to a specific power supply, communication, or output function.

PIN
WIRE COLOR
FUNCTION
1
Black
RS-485 B-
2
Yellow
OCT / Pulse Output (-)
3
Blue
VDC (-)
4
Orange
OCT / Pulse Output (+)
5
Green
RS-485 A+
6
Purple
4–20 mA (+)
7
Red
4–20 mA (-)
8
Brown
12–36 VDC (+)
Shield: The shielding wire identified with white heat-shrink tubing may be connected to ground when used.
General Wiring Diagram
LORRIC AS510 general electrical wiring diagram
02 · DC POWER SUPPLY

12–36 VDC Power Supply Connection

The device is powered through the brown VDC (+) and blue VDC (-) wires.

LORRIC AS510 12–36 VDC power supply connection
03 · ANALOG OUTPUT

4–20 mA Analog Output Connection

For the analog current output, use the purple wire (+) and red wire (-). For the 4–20 mA function to operate, the device must also be powered separately through the brown and blue wires.

PIN 6 · PURPLE
4–20 mA (+)
PIN 7 · RED
4–20 mA (-)
04 · OCT / PULSE OUTPUT

NPN and PNP Connection Options

The OCT / Pulse output uses the yellow (-) and orange (+) wires. The output connection should be configured according to the NPN or PNP structure used in the application.

OCT / Pulse NPN Connection
LORRIC AS510 NPN pulse output connection
OCT / Pulse PNP Connection
LORRIC AS510 PNP pulse output connection
05 · RS-485 MODBUS

RS-485 2-Wire Communication Connection

For the RS-485 connection, the green wire is used as A+ and the black wire as B-. The brown and blue power supply connections must also be connected for the device to operate.

LORRIC AS510 RS-485 Modbus 2-wire connection diagram
RS-485 Wiring Notes
• The use of shielded twisted-pair cable is recommended.
• The RS-485 network should use a daisy-chain / multidrop topology rather than a star or ring topology.
• For long cable runs, suitable termination resistors should be installed at both ends of the line; LORRIC generally specifies 120 Ω.
• Proper grounding of the cable shield helps reduce electrical noise.
Connection Note: Before making any electrical connections, it is recommended to disconnect power from the device and insulate unused cable ends against short circuits. The input / output configuration of the PLC, controller, or higher-level system used in the application should also be taken into consideration.
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