Sensirion SLG-0150 Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Flow Meter with CMOSens Microchip

The Sensirion SLG-0150 liquid flow meter is engineered for precise dynamic monitoring of ultra-low liquid flow rates crucial in advanced laboratory and biotechnology applications such as Ultra-High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC) and molecular diagnostics. Featuring an integrated CMOSens microchip, it enables highly sensitive mass flow detection through a durable fused silica flow channel tolerating pressures up to 500 bar.

Key technical specifications include:

• Full scale flow rate: 8 µl/min (H2O)
• Accuracy: ±5%
• Repeatability: 0.5%
• Response time: 40 ms, enabling rapid process control
• Fluidic connectors: 10-32 coned port suitable for high-pressure tubing
• Supply voltage: 4–6 V, with an average supply current of 51 mA and maximum 6 mA
• Communication interfaces: Analog voltage, analog current, IC, RS485 for seamless integration into laboratory automation systems
• Compact dimensions: 80 x 30 x 20 mm, facilitating benchtop or inline setups

The SLG-0150 is essential for researchers and professionals conducting bioprocessing, synthetic biology, and biomanufacturing workflows where accurate liquid flow measurement at ultra-low rates is critical. Its robustness and precision make it widely adopted in clinical diagnostics, cell imaging fluidics control, and biotechnology research environments demanding stringent flow stability and high repeatability.

This sensor supports enhanced control and monitoring in microfluidic systems and is a key component in molecular cloning workflows and biopharmaceutical production pipelines. Durable and adaptable, it enables tight regulation of fluid delivery in systems where pressure resistance and signal fidelity are paramount.