PELICAN Portable Velocity Meter – Technical Specifications
Electronic box
- Construction: Polycarbonate case, IP67
- Display: Colour, LCD, touchscreen, 5″
- Encoder: Waterproof, 25mm (1″) dia. knob
- Range: 0 – 3m/s (0 – 9.84 ft/s), flow reversal indication
- Recording: Manual or automatic, 12,000 data points 32 river profiles, 30 gauges max. Files in .csv or .xml format
- Profiles function: ISO748:2007 flow calculation
Circular, rectangular and trapezoidal: Option to take 1 point, 3 points or 0.9x max at the center of the channel. It is possible to accumulate several speed measurements per point. Final calculation of average velocity and flow profile.
River: Verticals at locations of the operator’s choosing, specifying position, bank width and depth. At each vertical the user may take a number of point reading (1, 2, 3, 5 or 6). The user has the option accumulating several speed readings per point. Final calculation of average velocity and flow profile. It is possible to record each vertical and export it.
- Battery power: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Battery Life: Standard: 2Ohrs continuous usage
- PC Interface: RS232
- Dimensions: 191 × 126 × 60mm (7.5″× 4.9″‘× 2.3″)
- Weight: 1,0 kg (2.2 lb) with batteries
- Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Velocity Sensor
- Method: Electromagnetic (Faraday’s Law)
- Construction: Hydrodynamic shape, cast in yellow epoxy resin. Stainless steel electrodes
- Cycle measures: 0,5 second
- Range: 0 – 3m/s (0 – 9.84 ft/s)
- Resolution: 0,001 m/s (0.003 ft/s)
- Accuracy: 1% max reading +- zero stability
- Zero Stability: Typically =0,01 m/s, max. 0,03 m/s (+-0.03 f/s, max. 0.09 ft/s)
- Calibration: From 0 to 3m/s (0 to 9.84 ft/s)
- Minimum depth: 30 mm (1.2″) water with general wading rod
- Dimensions: 125 x 30 x 15 (5.5″ x 1.2″ x 0.6″
- Weight – 0, 1 kg (0.22 lb) (without cable)
- Cable – Polyurethane sheath 3 m (9.84 f) standard (extra length optional)
- Operating temperature 5°C to +70°C (23°F to + 158°F)
- Storage: – 20°C to +60°C (-4°F to + 140°F)
Wading Rod
Available in lengths of 1.5m or 3m (4.92 ft or 9.84 ft), it can be extended in increments of 50cm (1.64 ft) using additional sections.
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