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2150EX AV Flow Module - Isco

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<strong>2150EX</strong> Area Velocity <strong>Flow</strong> System<br />

Section 1 Introduction<br />

Circuits internal to the module compare the frequencies of the<br />

sound waves and extract the difference. An increase or decrease<br />

in the frequency of the reflected wave indicates forward or<br />

reverse flow. The degree of change is proportional to the velocity<br />

of the flow stream.<br />

1.1.4 <strong>Flow</strong> Rate Using measurements from the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor, the <strong>2150EX</strong> can calculate<br />

the flow rate. Many different flow rate conversion methods<br />

are supported:<br />

• Area Velocity<br />

• Data Points<br />

• Manning Formula<br />

• Two-term Polynomial Equations<br />

• Flumes<br />

• Weirs<br />

Often the <strong>2150EX</strong> is chosen for applications where a primary<br />

device is not available, nor is it practical to install a primary<br />

device. Therefore, area velocity is usually the conversion method<br />

of choice.<br />

The <strong>2150EX</strong> is capable of calculating and storing any two conversion<br />

methods simultaneously. This feature is useful when it is<br />

necessary to validate a flow conversion method. For example, the<br />

flow rate at a new site programmed for area velocity conversion<br />

can be directly compared to the flow rate calculated using a<br />

Manning formula.<br />

1.1.5 Total <strong>Flow</strong> The <strong>2150EX</strong> can calculate and report the total flow. You can set<br />

up the system to monitor net, positive, or negative total flow from<br />

either of the calculated flow rates.<br />

1.1.6 Data Storage Through <strong>Flow</strong>link, you configure which type of data is logged and<br />

the storage rate. For each measurement, the Data Storage Setup<br />

window lets you turn the primary rate off, or select a rate from 15<br />

seconds to once every 24 hours. If the primary rate is turned off,<br />

the <strong>2150EX</strong> will not store the measurement (unless a secondary<br />

rate is selected). However, the <strong>2150EX</strong> will still take readings if<br />

that measurement type is necessary for a calculation.<br />

Secondary rates are used to log data at a different rate when a<br />

user-defined condition exists. For example, a secondary rate can<br />

be used to increase the level and velocity data storage rate when<br />

level is greater than or equal to a point of interest. Secondary<br />

rates give you the best resolution of data, but only when it is<br />

needed. Until the condition is met, the module will conserve<br />

power and memory by storing the data at the primary storage<br />

rate. Like the primary rate, you can turn the secondary rate off,<br />

or select a storage rate of 15 seconds to every 24 hours.<br />

Time Resolution<br />

The time resolution of each measurement is one second. That is,<br />

readings are taken at the same time as the time stamp, not collected<br />

and averaged over a period of time before the stamp.<br />

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