PRODUCT DISCONTINUED - REPLACED BY THE Laserflow
Inside the ADFM Pro20 flow sensor are four piezoelectric ceramics which emit short pulses along narrow acoustic beams pointing in different directions to measure velocity. A fifth ceramic is mounted in the centre of the sensor, and aimed vertically, is used to measure depth. Each acoustic beam measures velocity at multiple points in the water column. Each measured velocity data point is very precise to within 0.01ft/s.
This distribution of accurate velocity measurements is then used to determine the flow pattern over the entire cross-section of flow. Since the flow pattern and measured velocity distribution are dependent on each other, the ADFM's advanced flow algorithms automatically adapt to changing hydraulic conditions within the pipe. This insures accurate flow rate measurement over a host of different measurement environments and hydraulic conditions. This also removes the need for in-situ calibration.
The data logging, signal processing and data output electronics are all housed in the ADFM enclosure. The enclosure is available as a NEMA 4X Box housing which is suitable for wall or console mounting in permanent applications, or a NEMA 6P cylindrical housing for use in manholes or other "wet" environments.
Manufactured by: Teledyne ISCO
Model: ADFM Pro 20 - Acoustic Doppler Flow Meter (ADCP) (Discontinued)
Combined sewer systems and outfalls
Industrial process and discharge
Wastewater collection systems
Wastewater treatment facilities
Irrigation canals and channels
Stormwater conveyance and outfalls
Industrial process and discharges
ADFM Pro20 Measurement Performance - Flow Rate | |
Flow Accuracy | 1-2% of reading |
Measurement Performance - Velocity | |
Velocity Range | ±30.0 ft/s (±9 m/s) |
Velocity Bin Size | 2 to 12 inches (50 to 300 mm) - user selectable |
Vertical Profiling Range | 9 inches to 20 feet (230 mm to 6 m) nominal, for particle concentrations of 50-1000 ppm |
Accuracy | 0.5% of reading ± 0.01 ft/sec (3.0 mm/s) |
Measurement Performance - Water Level | |
Measurement Range | 4.5 inches to 20 feet (110 mm to 6 m) |
Accuracy | 0.5% of reading ± 0.2 in (5 mm) |
ADFM Pro20 Acoustic Frequency | |
Frequency | 1.23 MHz |
Physical - ADFM Pro20 Electronics Unit | |
Electronic Unit Configurations | Cylindrical canister or wall-mount box |
Operating Temperature | -15 to 125°F (-26 to 52°C) |
Storage Temperature | -65 to 160°F (-54 to 71°C) |
Packaging | NEMA 6P (IP 68) for canister; NEMA 4X for box |
Dimensions | Canister - 28.5x10 in. (724 x 254 mm); Box - 17.5x14.8x6.7 in (445x375x170 mm) |
Weight | Canister Housing 36 lbs (16 kg); Box Housing 24 lbs (11 kg) |
Physical - ADFM Pro20 Sensor | |
Operating Temperature | 23 to 95°F (-5 to 35°C) |
Housing Material | Urethane |
Static Pressure | 250 psi Nominal |
Dimensions | 8 x 3 x 1.5 inches (200 x 75 x 40 mm) |
Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.5 kg) |
Physical - Sensor Signal Cable | |
Operating Temperature | -40 to 125°F (-40 to 52°C) |
Physical | Polyethylene jacket |
Length | 33 ft (10 m) std. (optional 150 ft length (45 m) available) |
Minimum Bend Radius | 6 in (150 mm) |
Outer Diameter | 0.5 in (13 mm) nominal |
ADFM Pro20 Data Types | |
Q, V, D | Discharge, average velocity, depth |
Velocity | Velocity profile data (relative to acoustic beam directions) per beam and bin |
Echo Intensity | Echo intensity data (relative backscatter intensity) per beam and bin |
Data Quality | Profile data quality indicators (Correlation magnitude, % - Good) per beam and bin |
Temperature | Transducer temperature output, range 20 to 125°F (-7 to 52°C) |
Sound Speed | One output for speed of sound data |
Leader | Output of general leader information (time, data, record number, etc.), and for vertical beam data |
Data Storage and I/O | |
Data Storage Capacity | 32 MB std. (300,000 measurements); up to 440 MB optional |
Data I/O Interface | RS-232 standard. Multiple industry-standard analog and digital protocols optionally available |
Power | |
Internal Battery Voltage | 24 VDC nominal |
Internal Battery Capacity | 26 Ah at 75°F Alkaline. Battery life 22 weeks at 15 minute sampling interval |
External DC | 12 to 36 VDC; 10 VDC absolute minimum; 36 VDC absolute maximum |
Software | |
Compatible Software | WinADFM Software for Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP |