Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2, User Manual

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SonTek – a Xylem brand
FlowTracker2 User’s Manual (January 2019)
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Variable Description Units Decimal
Vertical , X velocity component computed per
velocity method. Velocity is despiked and
mounting correction applied (if applicable).
σV
Mean standard error of X velocity component
of all point measurements.
m/s or ft/s 4
SNR
Mean signal to noise ratio of beams 1, 2 of all
point measurements.
dB 3
Samples Total number of samples received. number n/a
Spikes
Total number of spikes removed from mean
velocity.
number n/a
Angle
Mean flow angle relative to X direction.
Average the velocity angle from each point
measurement.
Degree 2
Tilt
Mean wading rod angle of all point velocity
measurements.
Degree 2
Temperature Mean Temperature of all point measurements. °C or °F 2
Bnd Lowest Boundary QC value. n/a n/a
GPS -
Latitude
GPS derived Latitude DDD° MM' SS.SS
GPS -
Longitude
GPS derived Longitude DDD° MM' SS.SS
Data Collection Menu 8.3.5
Data Collection Menu allows the user to adjust measurement settings, enter staff gauge
readings and rated discharge data and view measurement summary. The data
collection menu can be accessed in between point velocity measurements or stations
and this ensures that the instrument is configured for current flow conditions present.
Data Collection Menu screen consists of the
following functions that are available in Discharge
Mode,
a) Complete Measurement,
b) Settings,
c) Supplemental Data,
d) Discharge Summary,
e) Stations Summary,
f) Automated Beam Check,
g) PS Calibration,
h) Discard Measurement,
i) Go to Home Screen.
j) To select a function,
i). Use the up or down arrow key to scroll through
the functions,
Figure 8:39 - Data Collection
Menu