Turck FS501 flow sensor

Turck has expanded its FS+ fluid sensor series with the introduction of the FS501 flow sensor.

The robust IP67-rated FS501 device is designed for pipe diameters from 15 to 250 mm and can be used across a broad range of applications. It can be used to measure both flow velocity and volume flow and is also designed to provide precise temperature values.

Users can freely configure switching and analog outputs, while the sensor’s Smart Sensor Profile allows integration into IO-Link environments. Smart Sensor Profile also provides direct access to process data and advanced functions such as ‘Single Value Teach’, which stores the current flow velocity as a switching point, as well as ‘Dynamic Teach’ and a ‘Totaliser’. The integrated intelligence of the FS501 is designed to reduce engineering effort while improving operational visibility.

The Totaliser function can also be used to determine machine consumption data directly within the sensor, supporting more transparent resource monitoring and enabling predictive maintenance strategies in automated production environments.