Experts in the design and manufacture of hydrology and environmental monitoring instrumentation
Fluvia RC3
Our Flagship Velocity Meter
Fluvia RC3 - Summary
The FLUVIA RC3 flow meter is a portable electromagnetic device that measures the velocity of water to determine its flow.
Its hydrodynamic shape and small probe size permits measurements close to a fluid surface, channel bed or pipeline wall, and with no moving parts, it does not retain debris - guaranteeing accuracy and reliability.
The FLUVIA RC3 can be tailored to the user’s ideal setup, meaning the units, date and time, language and data logging methods are easily changeable. An optional extra of GPS is also available which would auto set the time as well as provide accurate location information for each data point.
Key Features
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Electromagnetic sensor unaffected by temperature variations, density changes, sediment and water clarity
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IP67 Environmental Rating
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Hands-free operation
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Rechargeable, 20hrs continuous use battery life
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Multilingual – English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Danish - other languages on request
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GPS, Bluetooth and GSM (Cellular network) support
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Two sensor types are available
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Recording of up to 12,000 data points
Customisable Set Up
The FLUVIA RC3 can be tailored to the user’s ideal setup, meaning the units, date and time, language and data logging methods are easily changed.
An optional extra of GPS is also available which will auto-set the time as well as provide accurate location information for each data point.
River Profiling
The FLUVIA RC3 is capable of generating a computed river flow profile, allowing more detailed analysis of a river.
Easy to Use
The user interface for the FLUVIA has been designed to be as simple as possible enabling users to quickly and effectively take accurate velocity measurements.
The unit’s IP67 rating and sturdy build means that the FLUVIA can be used in harsh environments, with the added feature of the waterproof encoder allowing easy navigation even with gloves on.
Its hydrodynamic shape and small size probe permits measurements close to fluid surface and channel bed or pipeline wall, and with no moving parts, it does not retain debris, guaranteeing accuracy and reliability.
Technical Specifications
Fluvia Control Box
Construction
Polycarbonate case, IP67
Display
Colour, LCD, touchscreen, 5''
Encoder
Waterproof, 22mm dia. knob
Range
0 – 3m/s, 0 – 6m/s (option) flow reversal indication
Recording
Manual or automatic, 12,000 data points 32 river profiles, 30 vertical sections max. Files in .csv or .xml format
PC Interface
RS-232 or SDI 12
Battery life
Standard : 20hrs continuous usage (30 hours with reduced backlight)
Dimensions
191 x 126 x 60mm
Weight
1.0kg with batteries
Profiles function
ISO748:2007 flow calculation
Circular, rectangular and trapezoidal: Option to take 1 point, 3 points or 0.9x Vmax at the centre of the channel. It is possible to accumulate several speed measurements per point. Final calculation of average velocity and flow profile.
River: Verticals at locations of the operator's choosing, specifying position, bank width and depth. At each vertical the user may take a number of point readings (1, 2, 3, 5 or 6). The user has the option of accumulating several speed readings per point. Final calculation of average velocity and flow profile. It is possible to record each vertical and export it.
Temperature
-20 to +60ºC
Options
GPS, Bluetooth,
GSM, Depth (pressure) sensing probe
Sensor RV4
Method
Electromagnetic (Faraday's Law)
Construction
Hydrodynamic shape, cast in yellow epoxy resin. Stainless steel electrodes
Accuracy
1% max reading + zero stability
Zero stability
Typically ± 0,01m/s, max ± 0,03m/s
Minimum depth
30mm water with general wading rod
Dimensions
140 x 30 x 15mm
Temperature
Operating: -5 to 70 ºC.
Storage: -20 to 70 ºC
Cycle measures
0.5 seconds
Range
0 – 3m/s, 0 – 6m/s (option)
Resolution
0.001m/s
Calibration
From 0 to 3m/s. Control on 14 points. From 0 to 6m/s as an option. Calibrated for life if maintained correctly
Weight
0.1kg without cable
Cable
Polyurethane sheath 1.5m or 3m standard (extra length optional)
Wading rod
Description
The wading rod is comprised of 50cm modular cylindrical sections, a disc at the base, a handle and an adjustable attachment point for the probe. This wading rod is best suited for use in sanitation environments because of its variable lengths, owing to its modularity, allows access to difficult-to-reach locations. Available in lengths of 1.5m or 3m, it can be extended in increments of 50cm using additional sections
Height
1.5m or 3m
Weight
3kg in 1.5m
Material
Stainless Steel
Accessory
Canvas carrying bag
Transport case
Function
FLUVIA's sturdy and waterproof storage case, with probe slot, charger, general wading rod accessories.
Dimensions
464 x 366 x 176mm
Weight
5kg with FLUVIA and its probe, without wading rod
Material
PPC
