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: Customizable, 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sampling Range: 1.5 to 120m (5 to 400 ft)
Minimum Channel Width: 6.5m (21 ft)
Acoustics
-Horizontal Beam Width: 1.4º
-Vertical Beam Width: 3.8º
-Side Lobe Suppression: 60dB
Multi-cell Velocity Profiling- Up to 10 cells
SonTek TrueCompass/Tilt: Yes
Water Velocity
-Range ±6m/s (0.003ft/s)
-Resolution 0.001m/s (0.003ft/s)
-Accuracy ±1% of measured velocity
Water Level
-Vertical Beam Range: 0.2 to 18.0m (0.7 to 59 ft)
-Vertical Beam Accuracy (depth < 6 m): ±0.6 cm (0.02 ft) (depth > 3 meters): ± 0.1%
-Pressure Sensor Range 20m
-Pressure Sensor (Accuracy): 0.25%
-Wave Height Spectra: Optional
Power
-Input: 7-15 VDC
-Consumption: 0.7 – 1.0 W
Physical
-Weight in Air: 6 kg (13.2 lb)
-Weight in Water: 1.1 kg (2.5 lb)
-Pressure Rating (Max Depth): 30 m (98 ft)
-Mounting Plate Dimensions: 35.5 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm
Ordering Information:
9000-50033 500-kHz SL500 2-D side-looking real-time acoustic Doppler current meter with RS-232/SDI-12 interface.
36-0003-010 10-m power and RS232/SDI-12 communications cable
6054-60502 1-year extended manufacturer’s warranty on defects and workmanship
2502-00201 Electronics upgrade to RS422 from RS232 (includes converter and power supply)
6047-00080 Modbus Interface Module (MIM)
6047-00500 Flow Display
6056-00000 SonWave firmware/software package for collecting non-directional wave spectra data (requires system to be equipped with pressure sensor)
6047-00310 External battery case (for SL/XR/Triton). Includes canister, 1 alkaline battery pack, splitter cable, dummy plug, mounting plate, tool kit, and hardware
24-0050 SL Mounting Frame Assembly. Consists of 1.2m (4ft) length mounting frame section, slide assembly with adjustable angle mounting plate, plus handle bar.
24-0051 SL and Argonaut-SW Mounting frame section, 1.2m (4ft) length
24-0059 SL and Argonaut-SW mounting frame handle bar carrier, required for mounts longer than 7.2m (24ft)
9110-00065 Plastic shipping crate for SL500/SL1500 system
9110-00067 Plastic shipping crate for SL500/SL1500/SL3000 system and external battery housing