Hach AV9000, User Manual

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Cable diameter 0.91 cm (0.36 in.)
Dimensions 2.3 cm H x 3.8 cm W x 13.5 cm L (0.9 in. H x 1.5 in. W x 5.31 in. L)
Compatible instruments Sigma 910, 920, 930, 930 T, 950, 900 Max samplers and the
AV9000 interface modules for the FL series flow loggers and AS950 samplers
Specifications—AV9000 interface module
Velocity measurement
Measurement method 1 MHz Doppler Ultrasound
Doppler Analysis Type Digital Spectral Analysis
-1.52 to 6.10 m/s (-5 to 20 ft/s)
± 2% of reading or 0.05 fps (uniform velocity profile, known salinity,
positive flow. Field performance is site specific.)
Doppler Accuracy ±1% of reading or 0.025 fps(with electronically simulated Doppler signal,
-25 to +25 fps equivalent velocity). Refer to
Configure the sensor
on page 14.
Power requirements
Supply voltage 9-15 VDC
Maximum current <130 mA @ 12 VDC with submerged area velocity sensor
Energy per measurement <15 Joules (typical)
Operating temperature
-18 to 60 ºC (0 to 140 ºF) at 95% RH
Enclosure
Dimensions (W x H x D) AV9000: 13 x 17.5 x 5 cm (5.0 x 6.875 x 2.0 in.)
AV9000S: 12.01 x 14.27 x 6.86 cm (4.73 x 5.62 x 2.70 in.)
Environmental Rating NEMA 6P, IP68
Enclosure material PC/ABS
General information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
N O T I C E
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including,
without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent
permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay
attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
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