Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2, User Manual

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SonTek – a Xylem brand
FlowTracker2 User’s Manual (January 2019)
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4.5. Automated Beam Check
The Automated Beam Check function allows the user to perform a Beam Check in the
region of the measurement section before data collection starts. The automated beam
check perform a number of quality control checks on the data collected to determine if
the flow conditions are suitable for discharge measurements.
The Automated BeamCheck procedure and data analysis is discussed in detail in 6.4
Automated Beam Check of the manual. It is recommended that the user study this
section to get a full understanding of the BeamCheck procedure.
The Automated Beam Check screen shows the
steps involved in performing an automated beam
check.
a)
The FlowTracker2 probe should be placed in
the region of the measurement section in
moving water such that the probe is
submerged and well away from any
underwater obstacles.
b) The FlowTracker2 collects data for about 20
seconds.
Figure 4:9 - Automated Beam
Check
c) The graphical display of the Quality Control parameters supplied during the
Automated BeamCheck is time series of each parameter.
d) The display options for individual or all beam check data are listed in
Table 4:6
.
The shortcut key on the keypad determines which beam SNR will be displayed,
Table 4-6 - Automated Beam Check Display
Beam Line Color Keypad Key
Beam1 Red 1
Beam2 Blue 2
Beam3 Green 3
All Beams All 4
e) To select a Quality Control Criteria,
i). Use up or down scroll arrows keys to view quality control criteria.
f) To start the automated beam check,
i). Press the Left Soft Key.
g) To CANCEL automated beam check,
i). Press the Right Soft Key,
ii). The software will navigate to Utilities window.
h) To accept Automated Beam Check,