Manual – Starflow Ultrasonic Doppler Instrument
Model 6526
Unidata Manual - 6526 Starflow User Manual Issue 17 01 2020.docx
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INTRODUCTION
The Starflow Ultrasonic Doppler Instrument is a unique combination of water velocity, depth and
temperature instruments integrated with a solid state logger.
By using digital signal processing techniques, Starflow is able to perform in a wide range of
environments. It is used to record flows in pipes, channels and small streams and operates in a
different range of water qualities from fresh streams to primary sewage channels.
The instrument is intended for economically recording flows in channels, culverts and pipes. It can
also be used where existing techniques are unsuitable or too expensive. It is particularly useful at
sites where no stable stage/velocity relationship exists and where flows are affected by variable tail
water conditions, culvert entry blockages, pipe surcharging, other unstable flow conditions, or even
reverse flows.
Starflow is mounted on (or near to) the bottom of the stream/pipe/culvert and measures the velocity
and depth of the water flowing above it.
This enables a complete stream study to be undertaken with a single instrument.
Models:
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5m depth range (Model 6526J-51 Starflow Kit)
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2m depth range (Model 6526J-21 Starflow Kit)
Starflow system consists of:
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Model 6526J Starflow instrument
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Model 6603DT Drying Tube and Desiccant.
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Model 6603D-SDI Adaptor cable for connecting a Starflow to a computer RS232 & battery
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Model 6526M-2 Stainless Steel Mounting Bracket
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Model 6307C-AUE STARLOG V4 (instrument only) Starflow Licence Key
