Current Meters

Model 106 Lightweight Current Meter

The Model 106 is the ideal instrument for coastal and estuarine applications and other light-duty survey work.

Valeport Limited

Totnes, GB

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Description

A low cost, lightweight alternative to larger flow meters, it is purpose-built for applications where the superior durability and depth rating of Valeport’s larger meters is not necessary. The instrument is manufactured from titanium and polymers, giving excellent resistance to corrosion, whilst maintaining a small size and low weight. Utilising the standard Valeport 125mm diameter impeller, the Model 106 features speed and direction parameters as standard, with further options of temperature and depth. Data (logged or real time) is compatible with Valeport’s DataLog™ software.

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Specifications

Physical Properties: Weight in air [kg]

3

Weight in water [kg]

2

Width [cm]

5

Length [cm]

64

Housing material

Titanium, acetal and ABS plastic

General: Field of Use

Ideal for use in rivers and coastal applications, or from small boats.

Other specifications: Data storage

512 Kbyte Solid State Memory

Power supply and communication: Power supply (internal/external with specs)

Internal: 1 x D cell. 1.5v alkaline cell gives approximately 30 days at 10 second sample rate, or 56 days at 5 minute sample rate. 3.6v Lithium cell gives approximately 90 days at 10 second sample rate, or 180 days at 5 minute sample rate. External: For external supply, 12-20v DC is required. Power can also be taken from the Model 8008 CDU.

Output interface {eg. rs232}

RS232

Hardware/software requirements: Dedicated software

Y

Operating System

Windows

Processor

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Sensor properties: current direction: Type of sensor

Flux gate compass

Range

0 to 360°

Accuracy

± 2.5°

Resolution

0.5°

Sensor properties: current speed: Type of sensor

High Impact Styrene Impeller

Range

0.03 to 5m/s

Accuracy

±0.004m/s (below 0.15m/s) ±1.5% of reading above 0.15m/s ±