Transit Time Flow Meter for flow measurements in Open Channels
Specifications |
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Acoustic Paths | 1 – 8, length 1 – 30 m | |||
Frequency | 200 kHz | |||
Range | ± 20 m/s, bi-directional | |||
Accuracy | ± 2% (typical) | |||
Display | 4 lines, 20 characters | |||
Datalogger | internal, sampling interval user selectable |
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Communications | RS-232, MODBUS, Ethernet, USB | |||
Inputs | max. 8 x 4-20 mA | |||
Outputs | max. 4 x 4-20 mA
2 x Relay, 2 x Pulse |
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Power Supply | 85-264 VAC (50-60 Hz) or 12 VDC |
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Battery Backup | integrated, 2 Ah | |||
Enclosure | Steel, wall mounted | |||
Dimensions | 400x500x160mm (WxHxD) | |||
Downloads |
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Transducers
TD-200/18, TD-200/8, TD-200/18-ATEX
TD-200/18 |
TD-200/8 |
TD-200/18-ATEX |
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Frequency | 200 kHz | 200 kHz | 200 kHz | |||
Bandwidth | 18° (-3dB) | 8° (-3dB) | 18° (-3dB) | |||
Dimensions | Ø 140 mm,
Height 70 mm |
Ø 218 mm,
Height 109 mm |
Ø 140 mm,
Height 70 mm |
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Mounting Assembly |
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Standardized mounting devices for any kind of channel geometry like rectangular, trapezoid or natural river banks are available. The design is flow optimized protecting the transducers against moving objects suspending in the flow stream. It also provides room for connections and protective conduits. |
Single-, Crossed- & Multi-path Systems
Single-path system |
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In its most basic form, the ultrasonic gauge operates with a single pair of transducers.
However, it relies upon a relatively stable velocity profile, essentially unaffected by changes in the relation between water level and flow. The main flow has to be parallel to the bank. The relationship between measured velocity and discharge is established by hydrometric calibration. |
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Crossed-path system |
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In rivers there is a high risk of cross flow. Its intensity depends mainly on the river’s geometry and if there is an upstream bend in the river.
Although the cross flow does not influence the quantity of the discharge, it may affect the measurement, a second pair of transducers will be necessary. By crosswise arrangement of four transducers, effects of changing flow direction can be eliminated. |
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Multi-path system |
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An even more accurate discharge measurement can be obtained with systems using several planes.
The measured result can be further improved by using a multi path system layering each of the acoustic paths in parallel planes one above the other. This negates having an expensive hydrometric calibration. This type of system is suitable for applications with large water level fluctuations, reverse flow or a vertical velocity distribution outside the theoretical normal. |
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