FloPro Series 3

The Series 3 FloPro also comes equipped with a powerful array of standard sensor inputs and outputs, making monitoring of other water quality parameters a simple process. Whether you need to measure flow as well as conductivity, pH and rainfall or simply utilize a downward looking ultrasonic depth sensor, the FloPro is fully expandable to your needs. The MACE Series 3 FloPro can also be fitted with one of several different telemetry interface options, to get your data back in the office when you need it.

Measure water quantity and quality, your total monitoring solution
• Measures flow practically anywhere
• Flexible monitoring and control
• High accuracy with NO moving parts
• Low cost of ownership

Doppler Ultrasonics
MACE Doppler instruments transmit an ultrasonic (sound) wave into the flow. This sound wave is reflected by acoustically reflective particles (e.g. air bubbles, suspended solids) and the instrument detects the reflected frequencies. The difference between the transmitted frequency and the received frequencies is directly proportional to the velocity of the stream flow.

Benefits
• FloPro Series 3 supports seven sensor inputs and four control outputs per I/O card (standard configuration).
• FloPro Series 3 is expandable to a maximum of four I/O cards.
• Single full-pipe sensor can be used in pipes from 100mm (4″) to 2.5 metres (100″) in diameter
• Optional combined depth/velocity sensor can be used in open channel or non-full pipe applications
• Weatherproof, polycarbonate case that can be padlocked for added security
• Real time display of flow rate and total flow in user selectable units
• AgriFlo can “look” upstream or downstream
• Dual password interrogation for data access by irrigators and authorities
• Calibration function for use where less than ideal straight pipe lengths are available
• Built-in data logger
• Minimal pipe and flow obstruction
• Easy to install, easy to use and virtually maintenance free
• Accuracy better than 2 %
• Choice of either solar panel or mains powered charger

In full or partially full pipes, the velocity of the stream flow varies markedly across the cross-section of the pipe. Typically, velocity is zero along the wall of the pipe and increases to a maximum at or about the centre of the pipe. MACE Doppler instruments receive reflected frequencies from particles moving at these different velocities. The greater the area of flow moving at a particular velocity, the greater the number of reflections with the respective frequency shift. The average velocity of the stream is therefore calculated by averaging those frequency reflections received across the whole stream profile.

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 5kg
Dimensions: 360mm (H) x 260mm (W) x 170mm (D)
Enclosure rating: IP66
Enclosure material: UV stabilized polycarbonate
Operating temperature: -15 to +50 degrees Celsius (with internal battery installed)
Operating temperature: -20 to +65 degrees Celsius (with internal battery removed and external power used)
Flow display: 16 character x 2 line alphanumeric LCD
Program memory: 2 Mb flash
Power: Internal 12Volt 7.2Ah battery with external solar panel or mains charger
Units of measure: User definable (metric/US)
Application software: FloCom+ PC software for system configuration, data downloading and velocity profile testing.
Minimum system requirements: Windows XP
Factory backup: FloPro Series 3 is backed by a 24 month parts and labour guarantee

Depth Measurement
Method: Ceramic pressure transducer with large flat sensing diaphragm which allows straight, undeflected flow over the sensing area to reduce drawdown effects at high stream velocities and provides for self cleaning with an impervious Alumina ceramic surface.
Full scale range: 4 meters above the transducer face
Accuracy: 0.2% of full scale at constant temperature in a static stream. 1% of full scale over a stream 5 to 55 degrees Celsius
Resolution: 1mm
Overrange: 60 meters without damage

Velocity Measurement
Method: Submerged Ultrasonic Doppler
Range: ±0.025 m/sec to ± 8.0 m/sec
Resolution: 1 mm at 1.0 m/sec
Accuracy: ±1% up to 3.0 m/sec,
Sensor cable: PVC 9mm diameter up to 50 meters long

Insert Sensor (Velocity only)
Shaft dimensions: 330mm long x 20mm diameter
Head dimensions: 45mm diameter x 25mm high (2” BSP thread)
Pipe intrusion area: 11.25cm2 (2” BSP)

Strap Mount Sensor (Velocity only or Combined Velocity/Depth)
Dimensions: 125mm length x 50mm wide x 16mm high
Pipe intrusion area: 8cm2

Ordering Information:
850-310 MACE FloSeries3 – FloPro
Please detail your applicaiton. Include pipe diameter and material, insertion or strap mounted sensor.