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2150EX AV Flow Module - Isco

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

Section 2 Preparation and Installation<br />

In the case of the <strong>AV</strong><strong>2150EX</strong>, the sensor is labeled and X-marked<br />

for special usage conditions in order to prevent static electricity.<br />

Avoid conditions that may generate a static charge, such as<br />

rubbing the <strong>AV</strong><strong>2150EX</strong> with static producing cloth.<br />

X-Marking<br />

WARNING<br />

ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD<br />

DO NOT RUB<br />

CLEAN WITH DAMP CLOTH ONLY<br />

Figure 2-23 <strong>AV</strong><strong>2150EX</strong> Sensor Cable Labels<br />

2.7.1 Positioning the <strong>AV</strong><br />

Sensor<br />

Ideal Conditions - Uniform <strong>Flow</strong><br />

Sensor installation is discussed in Section 2.8 of this manual.<br />

Consult your <strong>Isco</strong> Mounting Rings instruction manual for<br />

detailed hardware information. This section explains how to<br />

position the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor in flow streams.<br />

Several factors concerning the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor’s installation may<br />

affect your system’s performance. Review the following to understand<br />

how to obtain the best results:<br />

Uniform flow - The <strong>AV</strong> Sensor provides the best results in flow<br />

streams with uniform flow. An example of uniform flow is shown<br />

in the margin.<br />

Avoid poor channel conditions - Poor channel conditions may<br />

cause incorrect or erratic readings. Areas to avoid are:<br />

• outfalls or channel intersections<br />

• flow streams at very low levels with high flow rates<br />

• turbulence<br />

• channel sections that are apt to collect debris or silt<br />

• depths that consistently run below 2.54 cm (1 inch).<br />

Install the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor in streams where the liquid covers the<br />

sensor. The <strong>AV</strong> Sensor can detect levels above approximately<br />

1.0 cm (0.4 inch) and typically can measure velocities in streams<br />

as low as 2.54 cm (1 inch). Streams that run consistently below<br />

2.54 cm are not a good application for the <strong>2150EX</strong>.<br />

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