Brand: ABB

ABB AquaProbe FEA100

Name: ABB AquaProbe FEA100 Insertion Flow Sensor – Datasheet
Brand: ABB

Description

Overview

The ABB AquaProbe FEA100 is an insertion-type electromagnetic flow sensor engineered to pair specifically with ABB’s WaterMaster transmitter (see related product), giving water utilities a genuinely lower-cost way to add flow measurement to large-diameter mains where a full-bore WaterMaster meter would be disproportionately expensive to install.

Seven Star LLC supplies the AquaProbe FEA100 as a trusted supplier of ABB products across Oman and the GCC, specifying it for utilities that need flow measurement on large pipelines without the cost of a full-bore meter body.

Operating Principle

The FEA100 measures flow through the same electromagnetic induction principle as a full-bore meter, but the sensing electrodes are mounted on an insertion probe that projects into the flow stream rather than spanning the full pipe cross-section, sampling velocity at a representative point rather than measuring the entire flow profile directly.

This insertion approach lets the sensor be installed into an existing pipeline through a single tapping point, without cutting the pipe or removing a full section for a full-bore meter body – a significant installation cost and disruption saving on large-diameter water mains.

Engineering Design of the AquaProbe FEA100

The probe is available in a range of lengths to suit different pipe diameters, and its compact structure keeps pressure loss minimal even on large mains. Installation and removal can be performed without shutting down the system, letting maintenance teams service or replace the sensor without taking the pipeline out of service.

The FEA100 pairs with ABB’s WaterMaster transmitter electronics for signal processing, diagnostics, and communication, giving it the same SCADA integration and data acquisition capability as a full-bore WaterMaster installation, at a fraction of the installed cost on a large pipeline.

Key Features

Insertion-type design for cost-effective flow measurement on large-diameter mains
Installs through a single pipeline tapping, no pipe cutting required
Quick removal and servicing without system shutdown
Available in a range of probe lengths for different pipe diameters
Pairs with ABB’s WaterMaster transmitter for signal processing and diagnostics
Minimal pressure loss even on large pipelines
Suitable for above-ground and underground installations
Rugged construction for long-term field deployment

Industrial Applications

The AquaProbe FEA100 is used on municipal water distribution mains, irrigation trunk lines, and industrial water pipelines across Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, and the wider GCC wherever the pipeline diameter makes a full-bore meter cost-prohibitive relative to an insertion sensor.

Seven Star LLC, as a trusted ABB supplier, positions the FEA100 for large-diameter retrofit metering points and the full-bore WaterMaster (see related product) where meter-run replacement or new construction makes a full-bore installation the better fit.

Technical Specifications

Model	ABB AquaProbe FEA100
Type	Insertion-type electromagnetic flow sensor
Transmitter	Pairs with ABB WaterMaster transmitter
Installation	Single tapping point, no pipe cutting
Media	Water, wastewater
Typical use	Large-diameter pipeline retrofit metering

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for the ABB AquaProbe FEA100

Because the FEA100 samples flow velocity at a single representative point in the pipe rather than across the full cross-section, correct insertion depth and orientation genuinely matter for measurement accuracy, so before confirming an order, Seven Star LLC carefully verifies your pipe diameter and expected flow profile in advance to confirm the probe’s sampling point will represent the actual average velocity rather than a skewed reading from turbulence near a bend or valve. We also confirm the FEA100 is being paired with a compatible WaterMaster transmitter configuration, since the probe and its paired transmitter are matched components rather than universally interchangeable parts across the wider product range.

For utilities evaluating whether a full-bore WaterMaster or the insertion-type FEA100 fits a specific large-diameter main, our engineers help work through the real cost-versus-accuracy trade-off honestly and in careful detail, since the FEA100’s lower installation cost is genuinely only the right choice when the application’s stated accuracy requirement can actually tolerate single-point velocity sampling. Where a utility already operates several FEA100 installations, we are always glad to review the entire existing fleet in detail before recommending any additional units for new mains projects.

A Practical Path to Large-Main Flow Measurement

Installing a full-bore electromagnetic meter on a large-diameter water main means specifying a meter body sized to match the pipe, along with the flanges, spool pieces, and installation labor that scale with pipe size, all of which genuinely add up quickly on large mains measured in hundreds of millimeters in diameter or more. The AquaProbe FEA100 sidesteps most of this by inserting through a much smaller tapping in the existing pipe wall, giving cash-conscious water utilities a genuinely lower-cost path forward toward adding flow measurement on mains where a full-bore installation would be very difficult to justify on economic grounds alone.

Seven Star LLC, as a trusted supplier of ABB products, helps water utilities across Oman and the GCC evaluate where insertion-type measurement is the right fit versus where a full-bore meter remains the better choice, and we provide detailed installation guidance for correct probe positioning and orientation during the commissioning process, since a well-installed AquaProbe genuinely delivers dependable, repeatable readings for large-main monitoring purposes, all at a small fraction of what a comparable full-bore installation would ultimately cost.

Request a Quote for ABB AquaProbe FEA100

Contact Seven Star LLC to specify an ABB AquaProbe FEA100 for cost-effective flow measurement on a large-diameter water main in Oman and the GCC.

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About brand

ABB is the Swiss-Swedish engineering group for electrification and automation: low voltage drives, motors, circuit breakers and motor control, process instruments and analysers, control systems and robots. It was formed on 5 January 1988 by the merger of two older companies. ASEA was founded in Västerås, Sweden, in 1883 by Ludvig Fredholm to make electric lighting and generators. BBC Brown Boveri was founded in Baden near Zurich in 1891 by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri. ABB Ltd is incorporated in Switzerland, headquartered in Zurich and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm.

ABB company profile

Formed	5 January 1988, by the merger of ASEA (Sweden) and BBC Brown Boveri (Switzerland), each holding 50%
ASEA	Founded 1883 in Västerås, Sweden, by Ludvig Fredholm; first products electric lighting and generators
Brown, Boveri & Cie	Founded 1891 in Baden, Switzerland, by Charles E. L. Brown and Walter Boveri
Headquarters	Zurich, Switzerland; ABB Ltd became the group holding company in 1999
Ownership	Public company listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq Stockholm
Brands in the group	Baldor (US motors, acquired 2011), B&R (machine automation, acquired 2017), K-TEK level instruments, Endura and Navigator analysers, SACE breakers
Product families	Low and medium voltage drives (ACS series), motors, SACE Tmax and Emax breakers, contactors and soft starters, flow, pressure, temperature and level instruments, liquid and gas analysers, Contrac actuators, AC500 PLCs, Ability System 800xA and S800 I/O, protection relays, robots

Milestones

1883: ASEA is founded in Västerås, Sweden.
1891: Brown, Boveri & Cie is founded in Baden, Switzerland.
1987–1988: The merger is announced on 10 August 1987; ABB Asea Brown Boveri starts operating on 5 January 1988.
1999: ABB Ltd, incorporated in Switzerland, becomes the single holding company of the group.
2011 and 2017: Baldor Electric and B&R join ABB.
2020: ABB sells its power grids business to Hitachi, focusing on electrification, motion, process and machine automation.

Choosing an ABB drive

ABB's ACS drive codes are easy to read once you know the pattern. In ACS580-01-046A-4, "ACS580" is the drive family, "01" means a wall-mounted single drive, "046A" is the rated output current (about 46 A) and "-4" means a 380–480 V supply. The family is chosen by application: ACS355 for compact machinery, ACS310 for simple pumps and fans, ACS580 as the general-purpose drive, ACQ580 for water and wastewater with pump functions such as pipe fill and dry-run protection, and ACS880 for heavy industrial duty with direct torque control. Size the drive on the motor's full-load current, not only its kW rating, and allow derating for the high ambient temperatures common in Gulf electrical rooms.

Where ABB products are used

In Oman and the GCC, ABB drives and motors run pumps, fans and compressors in water and wastewater plants, district cooling, oil and gas and industry. ABB flowmeters, level instruments and analysers are used in water utilities, power and desalination plants and refineries, and SACE breakers protect switchboards in buildings and plants.

ABB products we list

Family	Examples
AC drives	ACS580, ACS580-01-046A-4, ACQ580, ACS355, ACS310, ACS880-01, FEN-31 encoder module
Breakers, motor control and protection	SACE Tmax XT, XT3N 250, SACE Emax 2, AF09 contactor, PSR soft starter, REM615 relay
Flow measurement	ProcessMaster FEP300, AquaMaster4, CoriolisMaster FCB430, VortexMaster FSV430, SwirlMaster FSS430, OriMaster FPD500
Pressure, temperature and level	266DRH, 267CS multivariable, TTH300, K-TEK AT100, LMT200, MT5000 GWR, KM26 gauge
Analysers	Endura AZ20, AK100 hydrogen purity, Navigator AW641 silica, AW402 chlorine, AWT210
Control systems and actuators	AC500, AC500-S, S800 AI810, AC 800F SA 811F, Contrac RSD50, Contrac RHD4000

Ordering ABB products: what we need

Send the full type code from the nameplate (for example ACS580-01-046A-4 or 266DSH...) and, for spare parts, the ABB ID number (such as 3BSE008508R1 or 1SBL176001R3010). For drives, add the motor power and current and any option codes (+...). For instruments, send the complete order code, which sets range, materials and approvals. Baldor motors are listed on their own brand page.

Facts checked against ABB company filings and published histories of ASEA and Brown, Boveri & Cie, October 2026.

FAQ

Questions about the ABB AquaProbe FEA100

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What transmitter does the AquaProbe FEA100 use?

It pairs specifically with ABB's WaterMaster transmitter for signal processing, diagnostics, and SCADA communication.

02Why choose an insertion sensor over a full-bore meter?

On large-diameter mains, a full-bore meter body becomes disproportionately expensive; an insertion sensor like the FEA100 provides accurate metering at a much lower installed cost.

03How is the AquaProbe FEA100 installed?

It is installed through a single tapping point in the pipeline, without cutting the pipe or removing a section for a full-bore meter body.

04Can the FEA100 be serviced without shutting down the pipeline?

Yes, its insertion design allows quick removal and servicing without taking the system out of service.

05Is Seven Star LLC an experienced supply partner for ABB products?

Yes, Seven Star LLC is a trusted ABB supplier supplying and specifying the AquaProbe FEA100 across Oman and the GCC.