Quick Overview; System Components - Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2 User Manual

Section 1.

Quick Overview

1.1. System Components

Layout of FlowTracker2 and all major components are labeled in
• Probe – The FlowTracker2 probe
measure velocity. See
• Keypad – The FlowTracker2 keypad is designed for quick and efficient software
operation, configuration and data entry.
• Handheld - The handheld contains the processing electronics, batteries, keypad,
and LCD screen. The handheld is designed to withstand temporary submersion,
but is not intended for underwater operation.
• Battery Compartment – Battery Compartment consist of a water tight battery
cap and an AA battery cartridge for quick access and battery replacement.
• LCD Screen – The LCD screen display the FlowTracker2 handheld software and
real-time graphical display of raw data.
• Probe cable – The probe is factory mounted to a 1500mm (59-in) flexible cable.
The handheld connects to the probe cable with rugged underwater flexible
connector. The standard cable (1500mm) supplied with the FlowTracker2 can be
extended with either an 1500mm (59-in) or 3500mm (137-in) cable extension up
to maximum length of 10m (32.8-ft).
• Communication Connector – A waterproof (IP67) micro USB connector on the
bottom of the handheld connect to external communication cable
Battery Compartment
Handheld
Keypad
Communication
Connector
Layout of FlowTracker2 Probe and all major components are labeled in
FlowTracker2 User's Manual (January 2019)
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Principle of Operations
Figure 1:1 - FlowTracker2 with 2D
Probe
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for more information.
LCD Screen
Probe Cable
Probe
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