SonTek Argonaut-ADV for Shallow Water Flow Monitoring
Providing robust velocity measurements in a compact, easy-to-use package, the SonTek Argonaut-ADV is the ultimate instrument for shallow water flow monitoring. Ideal for low-flow applications in shallow streams, marshes, lakes, or water treatment facilities, the 3-axis (3D) Argonaut-ADV's advanced Doppler technology measures single-point velocity away from flow obstructions. All signal processing is done internally, allowing the Argonaut-ADV to be readily integrated with a wide range of additional sensors.
- Features
- Specifications
- Software
Standard Features
- Fixed sampling volume of 0.25cc located 10 cm from transducer
- 3-D down-looking 10 MHz ADV probe on 15 cm stem
- RS232 and SDI-12 communication protocols
- Flexible sampling strategies for reduced duty cycle operation and extended deployments
- 4 MB internal memory (over 100,000 samples)
- Acoustic altimeter
- Compass/tilt sensor
- Internal battery pack
- Temperature sensor for automatic sound speed compensation
Optional Features
- 2-D and 2D/3D side-looking side-looking ADV probes
- ADV probe on 100 cm flexible cable
- Integrated pressure sensor for water level measurement
- Integrated SeaBird CTD
- Mounting clamps
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Velocity — Data Output Rate | User-programmable |
| Velocity — Range | ±0.001 - 4.5 m/s (±0.003 to 15 ft/s) |
| Velocity — Resolution | 0.0001 m/s |
| Velocity — Accuracy | ±1% of measured velocity, ±0.001 m/s |
| Weight in air | 3.18 kg (7 lbs) |
| Weight in water | 0.45 kg (1 lb) |
| Pressure Rating | 60 m |
| 3-D Probe Circumference | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2-D Probe Circumference | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Temperature Sensor — Resolution | 0.01°C |
| Temperature Sensor — Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Operating Temperature | -5° to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10° to 50°C |
| Pressure Sensor Strain Gauge — Accuracy | 0.1% |
| Input Power | 7-15 VDC |
| Typical Power Consumption | 0.2 to 0.5 W, continuous operation |
ViewArognaut Software — V 3.72 — 29JUL2010
22.35 MB
ViewArgonaut is a Windows-based deployment, postprocessing, and diagnostic software program that can be used with any SonTek Argonaut current meter (MD, SW, XR, Argonaut-ADV and SonTek-SL500).