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Model: 6526 Technical Specs | Order Info

The Ultrasonic Doppler Instrument is a compact, easy to use system for measuring the velocity and depth of water in rivers and streams, open drainage channels and large pipes.

It is suitable for use in a wide range of water qualities ranging from sewerage and waste water to clean streams, potable water, and even sea water. The instrument measures forward and reverse flow conditions and may be programmed to compute Flow Rate and Total Flow in pipes and open channels.

The Model 6526B consists of a combination of an ultrasonic transducer assembly (profiled to reduce flow disturbance) and signal processing electronics. It is designed to be placed at (or near) the bottom of the water channel for “upward looking” measurement. A single cable connects the instrument to a 12V dc power source.

Water velocity is measured by the ultrasonic doppler principle, which relies on suspended particles or small air bubbles in the water to reflect the ultrasonic detector signal. The instrument will not operate in very clean, “de-gassed” water. Water depth is gauged by a hydrostatic pressure sensor, referenced to atomospheric pressure through the vented power and signal cable.

Water temperature is also measured. It is used to adjust for the change in velocity due to speed of sound and is also available for logging.

Velocity
Range: 21 mm/s to 4500 mm/s bi-directional
Accuracy: 2% of measured velocity
Resolution: 1 mm/s
Depth
Range:
Model Depth Resolution
6526-21 0 to 2m 0-1m: 1mm
1-2m: 2mm
6526-51 0 to 5m 0-2.5m: 2.5mm
2.5-5m: 5mm
Accuracy: ±0.25% of calibrated lower range
Temperature
Temperature: -17°C to 60°C
Resolution: 0.1°C
Flow
Computation: Flow rate, totalised flow
Channel Type: Pipe, open channel, natural stream
Integrated MicroLogger
Storage Memory: 100KB, CMOS RAM
Log Interval: programmable, 5 sec to 1 week
Communication: RS-232, 300-38400bps
SDI-12: 1200bps, instrument channel
Control: CMOS output trigger (water sampler)
Compatibility: STARLOG compatible
General
Cable: 15 metre, 9 way vented, «SQL» compatible
Power Source: External battery 12V dc
Power Usage: 11.5 to 15 Vdc, 50µA standby, 200mA active, 90mA comms
Operating Temp: 0°C to 60°C water temperature
Material: PVC body
Size: 290×70×25mm L×W×D
Weight: 850g (2kg with 15m cable)

Model Description
See Starflow Systems.