ONICON Measurement Systems Flow Meters, BTU Energy Meters & Transmitters

Founded in 1987 in Florida, USA, ONICON Measurement Systems is a premier global innovator in high-precision flow and thermal BTU energy measurement for commercial HVAC facilities, central heating and cooling plants, data centers, and industrial process monitoring. We supply genuine ONICON electromagnetic, turbine, ultrasonic, thermal mass, and vortex flow meters with official NIST-traceable calibration.

ONICON F-3500 and FB-3500 Insertion Electromagnetic Flow Meters

ONICON F-3500 insertion and FB-3500 bi-directional electromagnetic flow meters are engineered for highly accurate liquid flow measurement in HVAC hydronic systems, central chilled water plants, condenser water loops, and district energy facilities. Hot-tap insertion hardware enables installation under operating pressures up to 400 psi (2.7 MPa) without system shutdown across pipe sizes from 1¼" up to 72" (DN32–DN1800). The electromagnetic sensing method delivers linear volumetric output across wide flow turndowns.

  • Pipe size operational range: from 1¼" up to 72" (DN32 to DN1800)
  • Hot-tap installation under pressure up to 400 psi (2.7 MPa) without system drain
  • Measurement accuracy: +/-1.0% of reading over 3 to 20 ft/s velocity range
  • Standard outputs: isolated 4-20 mA analog, scaled frequency, and digital pulse

ONICON System-10 and System-20 Microprocessor BTU / Energy Measurement Systems

ONICON System-10 and System-20 BTU measurement systems are microprocessor-based instruments calculating thermal heating and cooling energy in hydronic water and glycol loops. Continuous calculation incorporates volumetric flow input and temperature differentials from matched platinum RTDs. Featuring a backlit alphanumeric display, they integrate natively into Building Management Systems via BACnet MS/TP, BACnet IP, Modbus RTU, and LonWorks protocols without secondary interface modules.

  • Compatible with matched pairs of platinum RTD Pt100/Pt1000 temperature sensors
  • Native network protocol support: BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU, BACnet IP, LonWorks
  • Internal thermal enthalpy tables conforming precisely to NIST standards
  • Totals energy (kWh, MWh, BTU, Gcal), instantaneous rate, and flow volume

ONICON FT-3000 Series Inline Flanged Electromagnetic Flow Meters

ONICON FT-3000 series inline flanged electromagnetic flow meters (FT-3100, FT-3200, FT-3300, and FT-3400) deliver high-accuracy measurement for conductive liquids without pressure drop. With no moving parts or internal obstructions, they offer PTFE and hard rubber liners combined with 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C measuring electrodes to withstand continuous industrial operation.

  • Nominal inline diameters: from DN15 (½") up to DN300 (12")
  • Metrological accuracy: +/-0.4% of reading across full velocity range
  • Process connections: ANSI Class 150/300 flanged and compact wafer style
  • Sensor enclosure protection rating: submersible IP67 / IP68 design

ONICON F-1100, F-1200 and F-1300 Insertion and Inline Turbine Flow Meters

ONICON F-1000 series turbine flow meters combine rugged mechanics with patented non-magnetic electronic rotor sensing. F-1100 features a single turbine, while F-1200 utilizes dual counter-rotating turbines to average turbulent velocity profiles across the pipe. Sapphire bearings and tungsten carbide shafts ensure extreme calibration stability and extended lifecycle in closed water circuits.

  • Configurations: single insertion (F-1100), dual insertion (F-1200), inline (F-1300)
  • Rotor suspension: precision synthetic sapphire bearings and tungsten carbide shaft
  • Patented electronic sensing without magnetic drag forces on the impeller
  • Hot-tap valve insertion under operating hydronic pressure

ONICON F-4300, F-4200 and F-4400 Clamp-On Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flow Meters

ONICON F-4300 and F-4200 clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters utilize high-precision transit-time acoustics. Transducers mount externally onto pipe walls without pipe cutting, welding, pressure drop, or process disruption. The portable battery-operated F-4400 meter features internal data logging, ideal for energy audits, flow verification, balancing, and field commissioning.

  • Non-invasive mounting on carbon steel, copper, ductile iron, and plastic pipes
  • Pipe size operational range: from 2" up to 48" (DN50 to DN1200)
  • Portable model F-4400: integrated data logger and long-life rechargeable battery
  • Zero head pressure drop and complete elimination of leak hazard

ONICON System-40 Compact BTU / Energy Measurement Systems

The ONICON System-40 is a compact, all-in-one thermal energy meter for sub-metering heating and cooling in commercial and residential tenant spaces. Integrating an inline ultrasonic flow sensor, a NIST-matched pair of platinum RTD temperature sensors, and a digital calculator, it accurately calculates energy across low differential temperatures (ΔT < 1°C) in fan coils and chilled beams.

  • Integrated package: inline ultrasonic sensor, microprocessor, and matched RTDs
  • NIST-traceable matched platinum RTD calibration with curve error < +/-0.05°C
  • Native Building Management communication: BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU
  • Ideal for variable air volume (VAV), fan coil units (FCU), and chilled beam sub-metering

ONICON F-5500 Thermal Mass Flow Meters for Gas and Compressed Air

ONICON F-5500 series thermal mass flow meters provide direct mass flow measurement for gases without requiring external temperature or pressure compensation. Utilizing thermal dispersion technology, they deliver high accuracy for natural gas in central boiler plants, industrial compressed air systems, biogas, nitrogen, and compressed air audits.

  • Direct measurement of gas mass flow and standardized volume (Nm³/h, SCFM)
  • Wide turndown operating ratio: up to 100:1 for high low-flow sensitivity
  • Insertion configurations for 1" to 24" pipes and inline flow body sections
  • Outputs: isolated 4-20 mA analog, pulse, with BACnet and Modbus communications

ONICON F-2000 and F-2500 Inline and Insertion Vortex Flow Meters

ONICON F-2000 (inline) and F-2500 (insertion) vortex shedding flow meters measure saturated and superheated steam, high-temperature gases, and clean liquids. Multivariable versions incorporate internal RTD temperature and solid-state pressure sensors with dynamic steam tables, calculating compensated mass flow rate in real time.

  • Fluid media: saturated and superheated steam, compressed gases, high-temp fluids
  • Process fluid temperature rating: up to +400°C, pressure limits up to 100 bar
  • Multivariable option: integral RTD temperature sensor and dynamic pressure transducer
  • Insertion F-2500 models suited for large diameter steam distribution mains (to DN600)

ONICON Hot-Tap Installation Hardware, Isolation Valves and Accessories

To ensure dependable meter installation without draining operating piping networks, ONICON delivers specialized Hot-Tap installation hardware assemblies. These packages include full-port brass or 316L stainless steel isolation ball valves, threaded and weld-on insertion saddles, gland packings, and graduated alignment rods for precise probe immersion depth.

  • Full-port 1¼" and 1½" ball isolation valves in bronze, carbon steel, and 316L SS
  • Weld-on thread-o-lets and mechanical saddles for steel, iron, and plastic pipes
  • Micron-precise sensor insertion depth alignment according to exact pipe ID calculations
  • Viton and EPDM gland seal elements rated for working pressures up to 400 psi (2.7 MPa)

ONICON NIST-Traceable Calibration Standards, Factory Quality and Global Supply Terms

All ONICON measurement products are manufactured at certified facilities conforming strictly to ISO 9001 quality management standards. Every flow meter undergoes individual wet calibration on closed-loop gravimetric flow test benches with official NIST-traceable calibration certificates. We supply instruments in heavy-duty packaging with comprehensive documentation.

  • 100% individual factory wet calibration on NIST-traceable gravimetric flow loops
  • Full ISO 9001 quality system certification and electrical safety compliance
  • Official individual calibration certificates and factory test data sheets included
  • Transparent engineering quotations and reliable international freight logistics

Engineering Flow Sizing & Hot-Tap Analysis

Our instrumentation engineers calculate optimal meter configurations based on fluid electrical conductivity, operating temperature, static pressure, dynamic viscosity, and upstream/downstream piping velocity profiles. We determine exact immersion depths for hot-tap hardware and calibrate matched platinum RTD temperature sensor pairs for precise thermal energy calculations across hydronic heating and cooling systems.

Building Automation & BMS Network Integration

We engineer and deliver ONICON measurement systems supporting native BACnet MS/TP, BACnet IP, Modbus RTU, and LonWorks protocols for seamless digital integration with major building automation platforms from Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, and Schneider Electric.

NIST-Traceable Gravimetric Calibration Standards

Every ONICON flow sensor undergoes individual multi-point wet calibration on closed-loop gravimetric flow test benches traceable directly to NIST standards. Matched temperature sensor pairs are calibrated in constant-temperature baths for sub-metering accuracy.

Supply Terms & Worldwide Logistics

All genuine ONICON instruments are supplied directly from manufacturing facilities in heavy-duty protective packaging, accompanied by official NIST-traceable calibration certificates, installation wiring schematics, and quality inspection reports, backed by reliable international multimodal freight logistics.

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