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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
Automated Beam Check
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.
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
The shortcut key on the keypad determines which beam SNR will be displayed,
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,
FlowTracker2 User's Manual (January 2019)
of the manual. It is recommended that the user study this
Table 4-6 - Automated Beam Check Display
Beam
Line Color
Beam1
Beam2
Beam3
All Beams
Figure 4:9 - Automated Beam
Keypad Key
Red
Blue
Green
All
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