SonTek - A Xylem Brand

First time users can collect test data within minutes of receiving the SonTek-SL. Deployments require only a few minutes to configure the SL and start collecting data. This system provides the highest quality Doppler velocity data without requiring the user to become an expert on Doppler technology.

Features

Water Velocity and Level: Water velocity, level, flow, and total volume-multiple parameters from one easy-to-use instrument. Acoustic Doppler profile of velocity data and acoustic water level offer the most accurate, reliable measurements.

SmartPulseHD®*: An intelligent algorithm that looks at water depth, profiling range, velocity, and turbulence, and then acoustically adapts to those conditions using pulse-coherent, broadband, and incoherent techniques.  Best data possible under any condition.  High-def cell sizes down to 4 cm.

Compact, Hydrodynamic Design: Incredibly lightweight and easy to transport and mount.  Slim shape is easy to maintain, stays clean, increases available sample area, and fits into more places.

Water Velocity Profiling: Customizeable, flexible setup options to suit a variety of applications. 3G models offer 128-cells for high-resolution and detailed profiles.

Acoustic-Pressure "Duo" Water Level (3G models only): Not only redundant sources of water level, the acoustic vertical beam and pressure sensor continually self-check, and pressure data are auto-corrected to keep atmospheric offset negligible.

Versatile, Easy Mounting:  Easy-access side mounting reduces concerns over personnel safety, lowers operational cost by avoiding divers and boats, avoids interruption in facility operations, and avoids interruption in data and water delivery to clients and stakeholders. 

Wave Spectra Option: Integrated pressure sensor calculates and outputs wave-height and period, in real-time.

*SL1500/3000 3G models only. Patent pending.

Specification	SL3000 (3G)	SL1500 (3G)	SL500
Sampling range•	0.1 to 5m | 0.3-17 ft	0.2 to 20m | 0.7-66 ft	1.5 to 120m | 5-400 ft
Minimum Channel Width	0.5m | 1.6 ft	1.0m | 3.3 ft	6.5m | 21 ft
Acoustics — Horizontal Beam Width••	1.4°	1.4°	1.4°
Acoustics — Vertical Beam Width••	1.4°	2.9°	3.8°
Acoustics — Side Lobe Suppression†	>60dB	>60dB	>60dB
Multi-cell Velocity Profiling	Up to 128 cells	Up to 128 cells	Up to 10 cells
SmartPulse HD®	Yes	Yes	n/a
SonTek Compass/Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Compass/Tilt
Internal Nonvolatile Memory	4GB	4GB	4MB
Water Velocity — Range	±7 m/s | 23 ft/s	±7 m/s | 23 ft/s	±6 m/s | 20 ft/s
Water Velocity — Resolution	0.0001 m/s | 0.0003 ft/s	0.0001 m/s | 0.0003 ft/s	0.001 m/s | 0.003 ft/s
Water Velocity — Accuracy	±1% of measured velocity; ±0.005 m/s | ±0.015 ft/s	±1% of measured velocity; ±0.005 m/s | ±0.015 ft/s	±1% of measured velocity; ±0.005 m/s | ±0.015 ft/s
Water Level — Vertical Beam Range	0.1 to 5m | 0.3 to 17 ft	0.15 to 10m | 0.5 to 33 ft	0.2 to 18.0m | 0.7 to 59 ft
Water Level — Vertical Beam Accuracy	Depth <3m: ±0.3cm | 0.01 ft Depth ≥3m: ±0.1%	Depth <3m: ±0.3cm | 0.01 ft Depth ≥3m: ±0.1%	Depth <6m: ±0.6cm | 0.02 ft Depth ≥6m: ±0.1%
Pressure Sensor — Range	30 m	30 m	20 m
Pressure Sensor — Accuracy FS‡	0.10% FS	0.10% FS	0.25% FS
Wave Height Spectra	Optional	Optional	Optional
Temperature Sensor — Resolution	± 0.01º C	± 0.01º C	± 0.01º C
Temperature Sensor — Accuracy	± 0.2º C	± 0.2º C	± 0.1º C
Power Input	9-15 VDC	9-15 VDC	7-15 VDC
Power Consumption§	0.8 W	1.0 W	0.7 to 1.0 W
Weight in Air	0.45 kg | 1.0 lb	0.90 kg | 2.0 lb	6.0 kg | 13.2 lb
Weight in Water	0.15 kg | 0.3 lb	0.2 kg | 0.5 lb	1.1 kg 2.5 lb
Pressure Rating & Maximum Depth	30 m | 98 ft	30 m | 98 ft	30 m | 98 ft (20 m sensor)
Mounting Plate Dimensions	25 x 17 x 1 cm | 10 x 6.7 x 0.4 in	25 x 17 x 1 cm | 10 x 6.7 x 0.4 in	35.5 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm | 14 x 9 x 0.6 in
Operating Temperature	-5° to 60°C | 23° to 140°F	-5° to 60°C | 23° to 140°F	-5° to 60°C | 23° to 140°F
Storage Temperature	-10° to 70°C | 14° to 148°F	-10° to 70°C | 14° to 148°F	-10° to 70°C | 14° to 148°F
Communications — Standard Protocols	RS232/SDI-12/Modbus	RS232/SDI-12/Modbus	RS232/SDI-12
Communications — Software	SonTek-SL: Intelligent Flow	SonTek-SL: Intelligent Flow	ViewArgonaut
Communications — Modbus Interface Module	n/a	n/a	Required for Modbus
Communications — Analog Output Option	Integrated on Flow Display	Integrated on Flow Display	Separate AO module
Communications — Flow Display Type	SonTek Flow Display	SonTek Flow Display	Argonaut®

^•Actual maximum range depends on environmental conditions.
^••Beam width reported at half power level (-3dB).
^†Side lobe suppression improves the aspect ratio of the instrument enabling greater measurement range in shallower water.
^‡ FS = Full Scale.
^§ Power consumption will be higher is Flow Display is enabled.

SonTek-SL Software — v 3.0 — 06JUN2018

144MB

For SonTek-SL1500 (3G) and SonTek-SL3000 (3G) models only.  The SonTek-SL Intelligent Flow software is an all-in-one package for interfacing with the 3G models of the SonTek-SL. Interface with the system, do setup, prepare deployment templates, run diagnostics, download data, create graphs and export data, all from the same intuitive software screen.

FlowPack Software — v 1.21 — 18Feb2013

15.08 MB

Become an instant velocity-indexing pro! FlowPack allows you to generate easy to interpret Velocity-Index ratings. Promising to make your data reporting process a whole lot friendlier (and faster), FlowPack also provides a simple method to store flow, velocity, and stage measurements — all through one software program. FlowPack can produce comprehensive reports that assist you in making better, more informed decisions.

ViewArgonaut Software — v 3.72 — 29Jul2010

22.35 MB

ViewArgonaut is a Windows-based deployment, postprocessing, and diagnostic software program that can be used with any SonTek Argonaut current meter (MD, SW, XR, Argonaut-ADV and SonTek-SL500).

SonTek-SL 3G Firmware — v 3.050 — 21AUG2018

494KB

Find the latest version of SonTek-SL 3G Firmware here. The latest update includes:

Fixes to the clock re-set issue.

Argonaut-SL/SW/XR Firmware — v 12.2 — 01MAR2016

677.7 KB

Recent update corrects Modbus Output "Level" Parameter: The Modbus output of the "Level"parameter in Register 30051 & 30052 was corrected to not include the SystemElevation used in the "Stage" parameter and the flow calculations. It is now simply the water level above thevertical beam as intended. The changedoes not affect any other output formats (i.e. SDI-12) or internally recorded data.

Previous udpates include:

• Adds two new Channel Types (Culvert and Equation)
• Improved Total Volume calculations; allows accumulating volume even when collection is temporarily interrupted
• Option added to disable Total Volume Reset on the Flow Display
• Adds SDI-12 Auto Sampling, which allows instrument to continue data collection even when no data logger command is received
• Improved low-battery recovery; allows automatic data collection restart if a low-voltage battery recovers (e.g., when battery recharges itself via a solar panel)
• Adds an alternate method of interrupting data collection via a modem using plus (+) or equals (=) characters
• Scaling of analog output signals now based on setting of Total Volume units

If you wish to take advantage of the new features in this version, follow the instructions below based on the version of firmware currently in your system.

Argonaut SL/SW/XR Firmware Version 7.0 or later

This is a free update for systems that currently have v7.0 or later firmware installed. We strongly recommend updating your system to this new version. To update your system to this version:

• Download and install the latest version of SonUtils - v4.20 (or later) for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2K, or v2.50a for Windows 98/95
• Download and install the latest version of the ViewArgonaut Software program (v3.62 or later).
• Download the Argonaut SL/SW/XR Firmware v12.0 Update Package - This package includes release notes that explain the new features and how to take advantage of them. It also includes the firmware file, your serial number access code, and instructions for loading the firmware into your system.

Argonaut SL/SW/XR Firmware Versions before v7.0

Any system with a firmware version before v7.0 would need to be returned to SonTek for a hardware upgrade. There is a fee for the hardware upgrade service. Please contact our Support team for an RMA to upgrade your systems.

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Argonaut-MD/SL/XR DOS Suite — v 5.91 — 28Feb2001

890 KB

Argonaut-MD/SL/XR DOS-based programs used to control operation and to access data.

*Note: Not for use with Argonaut-ADVs.