Flow Rate Sensor Troubleshooting and FAQs

Flow Rate Sensor, order code FLO-BTA, $129
Specifications and User Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
Primary Test: Plug in the sensor and start up the data-collection program. Spin the impeller on the sensor and check the readings, which should be changing as the impeller spins.
-Secondary Test: (computer) Plug in the sensor, start up Logger Pro and open the Stream Flow file (Test 16, WQ w/ Computers). Submerge the impeller of the sensor in a stream to about 40% of the depth. Point the impeller upstream and directly in the flow. Collect data. When the sampling ends, a reading of flow rate should be displayed.
-Secondary Test: (calculator or Palm) Plug in the sensor and start up DataMate (DataPro on the Palm). Set up the data collection for Single Point. Submerge the impeller of the sensor in a stream to about 40% of the depth. Point the impeller upstream and directly in the flow. Collect data. When the sampling ends, a reading of flow rate should be displayed.

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SPECIFICATIONS
-new order code: FLO-BTA
-old order code: FLO-DIN
-Range: 0 to 4.0 m/s (0 to 13 ft/s)
-Resolution: (with LabPro, ULI II, or Serial Box Interface) 0.0012 m/s
(with CBL, CBL 2, or original ULI) 0.005 m/s
-Accuracy: +/-1% of full-scale reading
Response Time: 98% of full-scale reading in 5 seconds, 100% of full-scale in 15 seconds
Temperature range (can be placed in): 0 to 70 deg C
Slope = 1 m/s/V
Intercept = 0 m/s

CALIBRATION
-Calibrate? No. The sensor uses a stored calibration that is written into the sensor and into LoggerPro, Datamate, and DataPro. No calibration instructions are provided for this sensor.

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