FlowTracker Handheld ADV Overview

Update! Starting in March 2008, SonTek will begin replacing our 3-m cable option with a 5-m cable option. Our 2-m cable will remain the standard length. Note that there are some caveats if you choose to use a 5-m cable instead of the standard 2-m cable. See FlowTracker Probe Cable FAQ for details.

The FlowTracker is the ideal solution if you are looking for:

• A way to avoid recurring calibration/maintenance.
• Tough equipment that rarely breaks down.
• Unmatched performance in shallow water and low flows.
• An easy-to-use interface with just a few steps to follow.
• Built-in quality checks (SmartQC™) - You know the data is right!

Features:

• Low-profile 2D ADV water velocity sensor on 2-m (or 5-m) flexible cable; measures in depths down to 2 cm (1 inch)
• New! Optional 5-m flexible probe cable. See FlowTracker Probe Cable FAQ for details.
• Automatic discharge computation protocols (ISO/USGS mid-section, mean-section, and Japanese)
• Handheld keypad interface with real-time display
• Velocity methods: ISO, USGS, under ice, Kreps, 5-point, multipoint
• LCD/Keypad languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Documentation languages: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
• Recorder space: Up to 64 discharge measurements or over 150,000 individual velocity samples
• Data set documentation: Up to 20 values of time-stamped user comments, including gauge height and rated flow
• QA/QC: Automated data review and discharge uncertainty calculations
• FlowTracker software package: Windows-based; includes diagnostic beam-check, recorder access, data visualization, customizable reports, and multi-language support.
• Output compatible with FlowPack velocity-indexing software tool
• Temperature sensor
• Hard plastic case
• SmartQC™ - SmartQC is a built-in quality control feature that gives you the added assurance your FlowTracker data are correct. With each measurement, data are compared to a variety of adaptive QC criteria to ensure the best measurement possible. SmartQC is our exclusive promise your SonTek/YSI system is performing at optimum standards and that your data are precise, reliable, and exceeds your service expectations.
• Options:
  • 2D/3D sensor probe
  • 3-m flexible cable
  • Deluxe SonTek 2-piece, top-setting wading rod kit (1.2-m Metric or 4-ft English); includes case, mounting brackets
  • Wading rod mounting bracket for controller/keypad
  • Offset mounting bracket for ADV probe

Specifications:

• Velocity range: ±0.001 to 4.0 m/s (0.003 to 13 ft/s)
• Velocity resolution: 0.0001 m/s (0.0003 ft/s)
• Velocity accuracy: ±1% of measured velocity, ±0.25 cm/s
• Sampling volume location: 10 cm from center transducer
• Communication protocol: RS-232
• Power supply: 8 AA batteries (alkaline batteries provide 25+ hours of continuous operation)
• Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)
• Probe width: 130 mm (5.1 in.)
• LCD/Keypad unit: temporarily submersible to 1 m (3 ft)
• Operating/Storage temperature: -20º to 50ºC

Applications:

• Natural streams
• Irrigation channels
• Mining channels
• Water treatment facilities
• Weirs/flumes
• Stormwater
• Open channels
• Lakes

Details:

• FlowTracker Expanded Description
• FlowTracker Applications
• FlowTracker Specifications/Brochure
• FlowTracker Principles of Operation
• FlowTracker Webinar Session
• Learn more about our ADV family of products
• Request more information about this product