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Resolution | 0.1 mm/s |
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Maximum operating depth | 300 m |
Category | Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter |
Sampling rate | 1-64 Hz |
Operating temperature | -4°C to 40°C |
Power consumption | 1.5 W (typical) |
Beam angle | 25 degrees |
Power Supply | 9-15 VDC |
Communication Interface | RS-232 |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C |
Connect power, install software, run functional test, set pressure offset, and calibrate compass if needed.
Erase the recorder in advance of each deployment to ensure clean and accurate data collection.
Specify operation parameters, including Nominal velocity range, and use Advanced Settings if necessary.
Establish communication, set start time, name, and comment for data files before beginning recording.
Check that all expected items listed are included in the instrument shipment.
Install the instrument's software from the attached USB memory stick.
Verify deployment configuration sent to the instrument and stop data recording when complete.
Retrieve recorded data files and convert them to ASCII format for analysis.
Start real-time data acquisition and optionally save it to disk.
Follow mounting guidelines and understand cable specifications for proper operation.
Configure analog inputs, which have an input range of 0-5V.
Understand pulse-coherent operation, wave measurement techniques, and data analysis capabilities.
Details on power requirements and controlling Nortek products with non-PC controllers.
Address common problems like power, connectors, serial ports, and noise in velocity data.
Access technical support, manuals, software, and firmware updates via the Nortek website.
Pinout diagrams and descriptions for RS232 and RS422 cable connections.
Wiring diagram for RS232 cables with optional analog input connections.