VELOCITY RADAR RG-30 / RG-30A

RADAR SENSOR FOR CONTACT-FREE VELOCITY MEASUREMENT

The flow velocity sensor RG-30 has been designed for contact-free measurements of the surface flow velocity of rivers and channels by means of radar technology.

Description

FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES

  • Maintenance free
  • No structural work is necessary in the water
  • Simple integration into existing systems
  • No threat to the system through flooding
  • Low power consumption
  • Recognition of flow direction
  • Measuring range 0.08 … 16 m/s (depending on the flow conditions)
  • Near blanking zone 0.5 m
  • Non-contact and fast measurement
  • Own measurement interval or externally triggered
  • Independent of environmental influences

TECHNICAL DETAILS

GENERAL

  • Dimensions 241 mm x 246 mm x 154 mm
  • Total weight 2.7 kg
  • Protection class IP 67
  • Power supply 6 … 30 V
  • Power consumption at 12V standby approx. 1 mA; active operation approx. 110 mA
  • Operating temperature -35 … 60°C
  • Miscellaneous Protection over voltage protection, reverse power protection, lightning protection

VELOCITY MEASUREMENT

  • Measurement range 0.08 … 16 m/s (depending on flow conditions)
  • Accuracy +/- 0.01 m/s; +/- 1 % FS
  • Resolution 1 mm/s
  • Direction recognition +/-
  • Measurement duration single measurement 5 … 240 sec.
  • Measurement interval 8 sec. … 5h
  • Radar frequency 24 GHz (K-Band)
  • Radar opening angle 12°
  • Distance to water surface 0.50 …130 m
  • Necessary minimum swell 3 mm