SQ-R: Discharge radar sensor of open or closed channels

SQ-R: Discharge radar sensor of open or closed channels

SQ-R is a radar-based system for continuous, non-contact discharge measurement in open and closed canals. It combines water level and surface velocity measurement with a hydraulic model to calculate flow and enables installation without structural work.
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Physical and environmental
Power supply 9…28 VDC; Reverse voltage protection, overvoltage protection
Power consumption at 12 VDC 1.5 Ah per day
Peak current drain 91 mA Inrush current <200 mA (for a measurement interval of 60 s)
Outputs RS-485 ASCII / Modbus RTU SDI-12
Analog output 4…20 mA (14 bit, max. load 250 Ω)
Digital output (low: 0V, high: Vsupply, max. 1.5 A)
Operating temperature -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F)
Storage temperature -40…60 °C (-40…140 °F)
Relative humidity 0…100 %
Protection rating IP 68
Lightning protection Integrated protection against indirect lightning with a discharge capacity of 0,6 kW Ppp
Housing material Zytel 103HSL NC010, resistant to aggressive substances typically found in sewage channels
Mounting bracket Mounting cube Ø30 mm
Size L x W x H 272 x 152.2 x 185.5 mm (10.71 x
5.99 x 7.30 in), including mounting cube
Weight 1.55 kg (3.42 lb)
Velocity
Detectable measurement range 0.08…16 m/s (depending on waves)
Accuracy ± 0.01 m/s (certified by METAS)
Resolution 1 mm/s
Direction recognition +/-
Measurement duration 5…240 s
Measurement interval 8 s…5 h
Measurement frequency 24 GHz (K-Band)
Radar opening angle 12 °
Distance to water surface 0.05…35 m (0.16114.83 ft)
Vertical inclination Measured internally
Automatic vertical angle compensation
Accuracy± 1 °
Resolution ± 0.1 °
Water level
Measurement range (distance between level sensor and water surface) 0.05…8 m (0.16…26.25 ft)
Accuracy ≤ 2 mm
W-band (80 GHz technology) W-band (80 GHz)
Opening angle
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