Nortek Vectrino, User Manual

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Vectrino 13
Chapter 3
Technical Description
System Components
Probe
The probe is made of titanium and consists of four receive transducers and
a transmit transducer. It is mounted either on a fixed stem connected to the
main housing through the probe end bell, or on a cable connected to the
main housing through the same probe end bell.
Transducers
Each of the four receive transducers is mounted inside a receiver arm . The
transmit transducer is in the centre of the probe. The transducers are
covered with hard epoxy.
Electronics Modules
The electronics module is located inside the pressure case and consists of a
single board with the power transmitter, analog and digital signal
processing, power conditioning, and interface circuits.
Temperature sensor
The temperature sensor (thermistor) is located inside the probe head.