Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2, User Manual

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SonTek – a Xylem brand
FlowTracker2 User’s Manual (January 2019)
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General Measurement Section 9.
General Measurement is the measurement technique involved in collecting velocity
data based on the General Mode (see Data Collection Modes ). The data collection
framework designed for collecting velocity data is detailed in Software Flow Diagram.
Velocity data collection process consists of the following main components, with
discussions of each component.
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Create Measurement,
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Automated Beam Check,
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Data Collection,
•
Discharge Summary.
9.1. Create Measurement
Creating a new measurement consists of a number of steps before the data collection
can be performed. The first step involved is to either select an existing
Configuration
Template or create a new template with user defined configuration parameters. The
template then needs to be associated with a measurement file that is created by the
user. When the measurement file is created, the software is ready for data collection.
Measurement 9.1.1
The Measurement function enables the user to create a new measurement in either
Discharge or General mode. The General mode used for the collection of velocity data
during field measurements will be focused on in this section.
a) The Measurement function can be accessed
from the Main Menu on the bottom banner,
b) To select the Measurement function,
i). Press the Right Soft Key.
c) The software will navigate to the New File Type or
Mode screen.
Figure 9:1 - Main Menu
New File Type 9.1.2
The New File Type function enables the user to determine if the new measurement file
should be based on either Discharge or General mode.