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The Standard In High-resolution
Velocity Measurements
SonTek
ADV
™
Acoustic Doppler Velocimeters
16 MHz MicroADV
Boasting a sampling volume of less than 0.09cc and sampling rates up
to 50 Hz, the MicroADV is an ideal laboratory instrument for low flow
and turbulence studies.
10 MHz ADV
Available in both laboratory and field-ruggedized configurations, the ADV has
proven its versatility and reliability in a wide variety of applications.
5 MHz ADV Ocean
Rugged design makes the ADV Ocean the perfect instrument for deployments in
extreme environments.
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ADV
S
SonTek
Acoustic Doppler Velocimeters
The ADV Family of Instruments
N
Diameter
10.2 cm/
4.0 in
™
16 MHz MicroADV
10 MHz ADV
5 MHz ADVOcean
0.1 to 50
0.1 to 25
0.1 to 25
0.09
0.25
2.0
5
5 or 10
18
O
Sampling rate (Hz)
Diameter
5.3 cm/
2.1 in
Sampling Volume (cc)
I
42.3 cm/
16.7 in
Resolution (cm/s)
T
Dist. to sampling volume (cm)
Prog. velocity range (cm/s)
0.01
0.01
0.01
3,10,30,100,250
3,10,30,100,250
5,20,50,200,500
Accuracy
1% of measured velocity, 0.25 cm/s
Maximum depth (m)
60
60
250 (Delrin housing)
2000 (SS Housing)
C
A
Diameter
1.3 cm/
0.5 in
C
I
F
I
Diameter
20.1 cm/
7.9 in
Diameter
5.1 cm/
2.0 in
D
V
28.6 cm/
11.3 in
Diameter
7.7 cm/
3.1 in
S
P
E
ADV Ocean Probe
A
Stem Diameter
0.79 cm/0.31 in
Standard Features
Lab Model
■ Uses a desktop PC for power and data storage
■ Sensor mounted on a 40 cm stem
■ Standard cable length to PC: 10 m
Field Model
■ Self-contained processor in splash-proof or
underwater housing
■ Sensor mounted on 25 cm stem
■ Standard cable length to processor: 10 m
■ Analog and serial outputs
Options
■ Analog outputs for Lab models
■ Analog input module for synchronizing
external sensors with Lab models
■ Saltwater protection package
■ Rechargeable batteries for Field models
■ Several probe configurations available
■ Strain-gage pressure sensor - (0.1%)
■ Resonant pressure transducer - (0.01%)
■ Temperature sensor (0.1°C)
■ Compass/tilt sensor - Heading 2°
Pitch Roll 1°
Power (Field System)
■ Power Supply: 12-24 V DC
■ Power Consumption: Approximately 2.5-4 W
operating, less than 1 mW in sleep mode
Any of these probes can be integrated
into our Hydra package
*Velocity data specifications have been verified
using laboratory simulations and comparisons
with other meters. Test results are available on
request.
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about our complete line of water velocity
sensors, Please Call (858) 546-8327 or
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ADV/MicroADV
C
O R P O R A T E
H
E A D Q U A R T E R S
9940 Summers Ridge Road
San Diego, CA 92121
Tel: (858) 546-8327
F ax: (858) 546-8150
e-mail: sales@ s o n t e k .com
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MADE IN U.S.A.
© 1999 SonTek.
SonTek & ADV are registered trademarks of SonTek, Inc., San Diego, CA, USA.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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