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- Page 1 ECTRINO V E L O C I M E T E R USER GUIDE 2009...
- Page 3 V E L O C I M E T E R Copyright © Nortek AS 2009. All rights reserved. This document may not – in whole or in part – be copied, photocopied, translated, converted or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent in writing from Nortek AS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Options ........................11 Technical Description ....................13 System Components ....................13 Functional Description ....................15 Doppler Theory ......................15 Data Handling ......................16 Software ....................17 Vectrino software options ..................17 Installation ........................ 18 Configurations ......................18 Mounting Guidelines ....................19... - Page 6 Further Information and Help ....................31 Visit www.nortek-as.com ..................31 Nortek’s Forum ......................31 Contact Information ....................32 Returning Your Vectrino for Repair ....................33 Returning your Vectrino ................... 33 Insurance ......................... 33 Customs regulations ....................34 Drawings and Dimensions...
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Page 7: Introduction
Verify that you have received all parts (see next page). Install the Vectrino software on a computer (see chapter 5, Software). Perform a functional test of your new Vectrino (see chapter 7, Test and Verification). Mount the Vectrino in accordance with the guidelines (see chapter 6,... -
Page 8: Contents Of Your Shipment
Chapter 1 Introduction Contents of Your Shipment When you receive your Vectrino, the shipping box should contain the following components: Transportation and storage case Vectrino velocimeter External power/signal cable Note: If any part of the delivery Tool kit, Nortek should... -
Page 9: Product Specification
Vectrino Chapter 2 Product Specification Mechanical Vectrino cylinder: 70 mm Vectrino height: 388 mm Transport weight: 8 kg Dimensions Transport box: 88 x 27 x 12 cm Transport and storage box: 88 x 34 x 12 cm Weight in air: 1.2 kg... -
Page 10: Sensors
Baud rate: 300–115 200 (user setting) Max. cable length: 50 m User control: Vectrino standard or Vectrino software Analog outputs: 4 channels standard, one for each velocity component. Output range is 0–5 V, and scaling is user selectable. Synchronization: Multiple Vectrinos can be synchronized. -
Page 11: Power
–15 °C to 60 °C Shock and vibration: IEC 721–3–2 Options Your Vectrino can be shipped with the following components to suit your requirements. For further information, contact Nortek. • Standard or Vectrino firmware (upgrading to Vectrino is also available as retrofit) 4-beam down-looking probe or side-looking probe. -
Page 13: Technical Description
Vectrino Chapter 3 Technical Description System Components Probe The probe is made of titanium and consists of four receive transducers and a transmit transducer. It is mounted either on a fixed stem connected to the main housing through the probe end bell, or on a cable connected to the main housing through the same probe end bell. - Page 14 The connector type is either a splash-proof connector or an Gnd (digital) MCBH-12-FS waterproof connector. The Vectrino power lines are diode protected, hence, you do not have to worry about wiring the Vectrino Gnd (power –) power backwards. If you do, it will not damage your instrument. The pin- Power + (15–48V)
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Page 15: Functional Description
The velocity that is measured is consequently the The Vectrino transmits short pairs of sound pulses, listens to their echoes, velocity of the water. and, ultimately, measures the change in pitch or frequency of the returned sound. -
Page 16: Data Handling
Data Handling The Vectrino software saves data in binary files, which are easily converted to ASCII format files, using the conversion module in the software. • The *.hdr file is a self-documented table. Please note that this file contains a detailed data format description of all files that are generated. -
Page 17: Software
The Vectrino software program has been designed to set up and read data acquired by the Vectrino, and is available in two flavors: Vectrino and Vectrino . The latter provides a wider range for some of the settings than the standard version does. -
Page 18: Installation
If prompted to restart your computer, do so to finalize the installation. Configurations Using the enclosed cables, connect the Vectrino instrument to the power and the USB port on your computer, and start the Vectrino software. To configure the settings of your Vectrino, you can either select Data collection >... -
Page 19: Mounting Guidelines
All acoustic transducers must be submerged during data collection. point. 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. -
Page 21: Test And Verification
For the Vectrino a setting of 19200 baud is sensible although a lower setting may be required when using wireless connections. For 200 Hz data... -
Page 22: Transducers
Designed to act as a measurement quality assurance tool, the Probe Check function in the Vectrino software lets you inspect the region where the Vectrino makes its measurements by showing how the signal varies with range. You can use it to diagnose and correct problems and to optimize... - Page 23 Amplitude should read signal Amplitude . However, for signal + noise SNR values in the magnitude applicable to typical Vectrino situations, the difference is negligible. The letters correspond to the following: The transmit pulse The receive volume The bottom echo The actual sensing volume is a relatively narrow region within the broad peak indicated by B.
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Page 25: Synchronizing Multiple Instruments
This comes in handy when you need to use several Vectrinos for a single set of measurements. The RS485 standard: RS485 is If you connect a controller to the Vectrino, you can set up a fairly balanced, half... -
Page 26: Synchronizing From A Ttl Source
Noise problems: If you encounter noise problems, try duration of 40 μs. SyncOut for Vectrino transmits the pulse by the end of terminating the Sync+ line at the the sampling interval and a single pulse at the beginning of the first... -
Page 27: Maintenance
Before you assemble a system that involves custom cables, power supplies or the like, first assemble and test the Vectrino using just the cables and power supply that came with the system. This is the easiest way to get the system up and working. -
Page 29: Upgrading
Upgrading Upgrading Software Note: If you enter the download You will find the latest release of the software for your Vectrino at section without logging in, you www.nortek-as.com/support. To download the software, log in, and choose will be prompted to log in when you attempt to download a file. - Page 30 The license key can be found on the memory stick that accompanied your Vectrino . If you cannot locate it, please contact Nortek AS for a new license key. If prompted, enter the license key and click OK. If you have the standard Vectrino, simply click OK to start downloading the file to the instrument.
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Page 31: Further Information And Help
Nortek’s Forum Nortek’s forum on the web is where users from all over the world meet to discuss and share their experience with Nortek’s instruments. If you have comments, questions, application tips, suggestions for... -
Page 32: Contact Information
If you need more information, support or other assistance, you are always welcome to contact us by e-mail, phone, or fax. E-mail: inquiry@nortek.no Phone: +47 67 17 45 00 Fax: +47 67 13 67 70 You can also write us at: Nortek AS Vangkroken 2 NO-1351 RUD, Norway... -
Page 33: Returning Your Vectrino For Repair
We recommend that you fully insure your return shipment in case it is lost or damaged, as Nortek AS does not cover freight insurance on repairs. Nortek AS is not responsible for instruments damaged or lost in transit. Nor shall we be held responsible for consequential damage as a result of instruments being damaged or lost in transit. -
Page 34: Customs Regulations
At Nortek we must meet our own country’s regulations when instruments are repaired and subsequently returned. This, however, may not be sufficient for your country. - Page 35 Tel.: Tel.: +47 67 17 45 00 E-mail: Fax: +47 67 13 67 70 Fax: E-mail: inquiry@nortek.no Contact: Contact: Jonas Røstad ABOUT THE GOODS Date: No. of Units: Tracking no.: Weight: Value: NORTEK RMA No.: Reason for Export: Exporter’s signature...
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Page 37: Drawings And Dimensions
Vectrino APPENDIX Drawings and Dimensions On the following pages you will find drawings with dimensions for your Vectrino. - Page 38 Appendix Drawings and Dimensions...
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