Equipments
Mechanical current meter
This small, lightweight mechanical current velocity meter has a measuring range of approximately 0.1 m/sec. to 7.9 m/sec. The meter is used for current velocity measurements in rivers, channels, sewage systems, pipes, etc. Suspended from a wire the meter can be applied at great depth. The meter is balanced in such a way that it will remain in a horizontal position even if the meter for instance is pulled at speed by a line. The propeller is linked directly to a six digit counter that registers and visualizes every single rotation of the propeller, similar to the mileage counter in a car. The counter is placed within the instrument. After retrieval it is possible to read the overall number of rotations of the propeller on the counter through a clear synthetic window. The meter can be mounted to a wire as well as to a telescopic rod (with an extended length of 2.4 meter).
Mechanical current meter
Benefits Mechanical current meter
  • Small and lightweight.
  • Corrosion proof.
  • Can be applied at great depth.
  • Balanced for dynamic stability.
Remarks
  • Not for professional measurements in slow running waters
Technical Specifications
Diameter (D) and /or size (L*W*H) dm
Measured parameters meter / second
Product material stainless steel
Registration type manual
Rod or Cable length 2.4 m
Rod or cable operated rod
Package size 30 x 11 x 25 cm
Standard propeller diameter 70 mm
Velocity measurement 0.2 - 7.9 m/s
Weight 1 kg

Applications
  • Irrigation research
  • Water quantity research
  • Monitoring water quantity
  • Discharge measurements