2150EX AV Flow Module - Isco
2150EX AV Flow Module - Isco
2150EX AV Flow Module - Isco
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<strong>2150EX</strong> Area Velocity <strong>Flow</strong> System<br />
Section 3 Programming<br />
An easy way to begin <strong>Flow</strong>link communications with the site is to<br />
Quick Connect. As a default <strong>Flow</strong>link setting, the Quick Connect<br />
dialog box opens when you start <strong>Flow</strong>link. Click on the large<br />
2100 Instruments button to connect. <strong>Flow</strong>link will read the 2100<br />
system information and try to match it with an existing site in<br />
the open database. If <strong>Flow</strong>link cannot find a match for the connected<br />
site, it creates a new site in the database.<br />
3.2.1 Site Configuration<br />
Stability<br />
During the connection process, <strong>Flow</strong>link checks the stability of<br />
the site’s configuration. If there are conflicts with the site configuration,<br />
<strong>Flow</strong>link presents the Network Resolution window.<br />
There are two common causes of site configuration conflicts. One<br />
cause is a <strong>Module</strong> Name conflict, which may occur when two or<br />
more modules at a site use the same module name. The second<br />
cause is a Site Name conflict, which occurs when a module added<br />
to the site indicates that it belongs to a different site.<br />
The Network Resolution window lets you choose how the<br />
modules should be configured and which Site Name should be<br />
retained. To resolve the conflicts, select the actions that should<br />
be taken and click the OK button. Be aware that some actions<br />
will delete all data in the module.<br />
3.3 Program Settings While connected, <strong>Flow</strong>link displays the Site View window. This<br />
window contains all of the program settings that control the<br />
site’s operation. The settings are grouped, or categorized, using<br />
five tabs: Measurements, Site Info, <strong>Module</strong>s, Data Storage, and a<br />
variable tab used to set up the various measurement types.<br />
Essential Settings<br />
Some program settings are essential to the operation of an<br />
<strong>2150EX</strong> and its attached <strong>AV</strong><strong>2150EX</strong> Sensor. Five program settings<br />
should always be verified when setting up a new site:<br />
• Level - Enter a liquid level measurement to adjust the<br />
level readings from the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor (3.3.1).<br />
• Zero Level Offset – If the <strong>AV</strong> Sensor is not installed in<br />
the bottom-center of the channel, the distance the <strong>AV</strong><br />
Sensor is offset must be entered (3.3.2).<br />
• Set <strong>Flow</strong> Rate to zero if no velocity data checkbox<br />
- Determines how the <strong>2150EX</strong> reports flow rates if<br />
stream velocity data is not available (3.3.3).<br />
• <strong>Flow</strong> Conversion – The <strong>2150EX</strong> can calculate flow<br />
rate readings. To correctly convert the measured level<br />
and velocity readings to a flow rate, the flow conversion<br />
method and channel properties should be defined (3.3.4).<br />
• Silt Level – The <strong>2150EX</strong> can compensate for a build up<br />
of silt around the sensor (3.3.5).<br />
These five program settings directly affect the data collection.<br />
Incorrect settings may introduce errors in the measured data,<br />
many of which may prove to be difficult to correct afterwards.<br />
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