The BinMaster Flow Detect 1000 flow\/no flow sensor consists of two components – the remote sensor probe which is mounted in a pneumatic pipeline, gravity chute or feeder – and the control console which is mounted in an area accessible for users to read the console during operations. The system promotes continuous and efficient operations by informing users that solid or powder materials are flowing and alerts them if the flow status has changed, power has been lost, or if communication between the remote sensor probe and the control console has been interrupted.