FL16 Water Flow Loggers

The FL16 Water Flow Recorder’s vented water flow sensor is fully encapsulated with marine-grade epoxy. The water flow sensor’s electronics are encapsulated so that moisture can never leak in through O-ring seals or work its way into the vent tube and cause drift or sensor failure, as is the case with many other vented water flow sensors. The vent tube is sealed directly to the wet-wet sensing element, and any moisture that may enter the vent tube from the Water Flow Recorder’s housing will only contact the ceramic parts, not the electronics.

FL16 Water Flow Recorder’s user-friendly Windows-based software is tailored specifically for calculating water flows in partially filled sewer and drainage pipes using the Manning’s Equation, with pull-down menus for selecting and entering the necessary information. The Water Flow Recorder software has a unique calibration feature which allows users to view calculated water velocity, compare this to actual measured data, and adjust the water flow parameters to calibrate for the water flow conditions of a specific application. Water flow equations for over 40 standard flumes and weirs are provided, as well as user-definable custom look-up tables which can be used to convert water level to flow for virtually any application.

Once configured, all setup and water flow parameters are stored in the Water Flow Recorder’s memory and are uploaded to the software automatically upon connection. This information can also be saved to a file for later use, allowing Water Flow Recorders to be deployed in multiple locations without the need to re-enter the water flow parameters each time the Water Flow Recorders are moved.

The Water Flow Recorders operate on two standard 9 volt batteries, which they monitor so you are never caught off guard with dead batteries. A third onboard lithium battery ensures your data will be safe in the event you are unable to change the 9V batteries before they fail. An optional protective housing includes hardware for mounting the Water Flow Recorders to a manhole step or other structure and also allows for easy installation and replacement in the field.

Choose the FL16-U Water Flow Loggers for USB interface – best for direct to PC or laptop communication — or the FL16-S Water Flow Logger serial version, which is best for Windows CE or Mobile-based PDA’s.

NOTE: The Water Flow Loggers do NOT support the Palm operating system. For more information on supported PDAs click HERE. The FL16 Water Flow Logger package includes the weather-resistant water flow logger unit, non-fouling sensor with 25 feet of heavy duty cable and FL16-ACM software package.

FL16 Water Flow Loggers
Memory: Non-volatile flash memory
Power: Two 9VDC Alkaline Batteries
Battery Life: Up to 1 year (depending on recording intervals)
Resolution: 12 bit
Moisture Protection: Silicon coating (prevents damage to electronics from condensation)
Temperature: -40° to +185°F (-40° to +85°C)
Humidity: 0-95% non-condensing
Storage Capacity: 81,759 time and date stamped data points including battery voltage
Sample Modes: High Speed (10 samples per second), Fixed Interval (Programmable from 1 sec to >1 year), Logarithmic, Exception
Data Overwrite: Select memory wrap or unwrap (unwrap will stop logging data once memory is full)

Clock: Synchronises to the time and date of user’s computer
Clock Accuracy: 0.0025% or 1 minute in 1 month
Clock Format: Month/Day/Year Hour/Minute/Second

Enclosure: 1 7/8″ diameter x 11.5″ length (fits inside a 2″ well), stainless steel UV protected PVC vented for barometric pressure compensation
Weight: 1.6 lbs (with battery and 25′ cable)
Communication Port:
FL16S: RS-232 4-pin circular connector
FL16U: USB Type B
Selectable Baud Rates:
9600,19200,28800,38400,57600,115200

Global Water Flow Loggers Software
Compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT, and XP
Tabular Display/Printout
Data in standard spreadsheet format (.CSV)
Programmable alarm start and stop times
Field calibration software and help files included

Water Flow Logger Vented Cable
Conductors: 4 each 22 AWG
Material: Marine grade polyurethane jacket, HD polyethylene vent tube, full foil shield
Shield: Aluminum Mylar
Outside Diameter: 7.8mm (0.307”)
Length: Standard 25′ (up to 500′ from factory)
Temperature range: -30° to 85°C (-22 to 185°F)
Weight: ~65g/m (0.7 oz/ft)

Water Flow Sensor
Sensor Element: Silicone Diaphragm, Wet/Wet Transducer
Level Range: 0-3′
Temperature Range: 32-122°F (0-50°C)
Linearity and Hysteresis: ±0.1% FS
Accuracy:
Level: ±0.1% FS at constant temperature, ±0.2% over 32° to 70°F range
Temperature: Smaller of 0.5°F or ±1% of reading
Overpressure: 2 x full scale range
Burst Pressure: 10 x full scale range
Resolution: Infinite (Analog)
Output Currents:
Level: 4-20mA ±1mA of full scale
Temperature: 0-10mA ±1mA full scale
Supply Voltage: 10-36VDC
Current Draw: Combined level and temperature output currents
Warm Up Time: 3 seconds recommended
Operating Temperature: 0° (not frozen) to +185°F
Compensated Temperature Range: 32° to 70°F submerged, automatic barometric compensation Housing:
Material: 316 Stainless Steel Outer Sleeve, PVC diffuser and strain relief
Size: 9” long x 1″ diameter
Weight: ~250g (9oz)

Water Flow Recorder Software Information

The Water Flow Recorder includes Global Water Flow Software, Windows-based software that provides many useful features, such as real-time readout, measurement interval, and engineering unit selection, station ID setting, and sensor calibration. The software makes accessing stored data and setting options easy. Data downloaded from the Water Flow Recorder can easily be opened in any PC spreadsheet program for analysis and graphic presentation. Global Water’s Water Flow Recorder Software will run on a PC-type laptop or desktop computer running Windows 98 or later. To communicate with the Water Flow Recorder, a computer must be equipped with a communication port appropriate to the type of water flow recorder you have, either a standard RS232 serial or a USB host communication port. Purchase of the Water Flow Recorder includes a RS232 or USB cable (for communication between the water flow recorder and your computer).

Water Flow Recorders Applications

Inflow and Infiltration, stream and river gauging, Stormwater Flow Monitoring, Wastewater Flow Calculations, Irrigation Canals, Weirs and Flumes, and MUCH MORE…

Ordering Information:

FL16S Water Flow Logger
SERIAL version for collecting data with most PDAs. The FL16 Water Flow Logger package includes weather-resistant logger unit, non-fouling 0-3′ sensor with 25 feet of heavy duty cable and FL16-ACM software package

F16U Water Flow Logger
USB version for collecting data with most laptop/desktop computers. The FL16 Water Flow Logger package includes weather-resistant logger unit, non-fouling 0-3′ sensor with 25 feet of heavy duty cable and FL16-ACM software package

WLEXC Extra Water Level Logger Cable
Cable length is measured from top of water level recorder to bottom of sensor. WL16 includes 25 feet of cable, and extra cable can be added up to 500 feet

PDAWL16 Deluxe PDA Package
Handheld PDA download package for WL16