Vectrino
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Chapter 6
Mounting Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when you mount your Vectrino.
What to consider
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Make sure that there are no obstructions between the sensor and the
focal point (sampling volume) located about 5 cm from the transducers.
Note:
When mounting your
Vectrino, use the recessions to
strap it to the structure. Never
use the probe stem as mounting
point.
•
Consider the effects of large objects on the flow itself. A rough rule of
thumb is that objects disturb the flow as far as 10 diameters away from
the object. Flow disturbance is greatest directly downstream in the wake
behind the object.
•
All acoustic transducers must be submerged during data collection.
Operating your Vectrino when the transducers are out of water will not
cause any damage, but your data will be meaningless. For side-looking
probes, it is possible to collect 2D-data with only the lower receiver arms
submerged.
•
The best quality is achieved if the main flow direction is perpendicular to
the transmit axis. Flow directly into the transmit axis should be avoided.
•
Make sure your mounting structure is stable. Small vibrations in the
mount can generate large accelerations in the data.
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