TQ-F: Fluorescent tracer dilution system

TQ-F: Fluorescent tracer dilution system

TQ-F tracer system measures discharge in turbulent rivers using the tracer dilution method with fluorescent tracer. Two optical fluorescence probes determine flow after tracer injection, enabling accurate measurement in waters with unknown cross-section profiles.
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General
Mesasuring principle tracer dilution method with instantaneous feed
Application all discharge volumes

TQ-Amp (measurement device with Bluetooth-transmission)

Memory capacity none (data storage in the receiving device)
Tranmsission interval 1 second
Data transfer Bluetooth class 1 (transmission range up to 100m)
Operating temperature -20… +60 °C
Protection IP66
Energy supply 3x 1.5 V batteries, size AA or 3x 1.5 V / 2500 mAh NiMH batteries, size AA
Operation time 25 hrs (with 3x 2500 mAh batteries)
Charging time approx. 10 hrs
Probes
Probe type fluorescence probe
Measurement range Fluorescein/Rhodamine: 0… 50 μg/l (ppb)
Resolution 0.05 μg/l (ppb)
Operating temperature 0… +50 °C
(Further types of probes for different tracer substances available upon request.)

Accessories included

Pipette 500 μl pipette
Jars bottle for calibration solution, measuring cup stainless steel 750 ml, measuring cup 500 ml, volumetric flask 500 ml
Others USB memory stick (software and documentation), USB Bluetooth adapter, recharger, protection- and weighting armour
TQ-Commander (software) PC-Version Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 up to 10
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TQ-F – Fluorescent tracer dilution system
Tracer system using fluorescence for discharge measurement
  • Simple, mobile discharge measurement
  • Reliable results even without knowledge and independent of the cross-section profile
  • Suitable for fast-flowing, turbulent waters or where access is limited
  • Applied especially with water amounts of several m³/s
  • Environmentally friendly, harmless for water
  • Discharge values immediately available
  • Easy transmission of measurement data form the sensor to receiving device via Bluetooth
  • Convenient receiving of data on laptop
  • Real-time visualisation of measurement data
  • User-friendly guidance through the measurement by the included software TQ-Commander
  • Simultaneous measurement with up to four probes
  • Tracer material: fluorescence (fluorescein or similar)
  • Probe type: optical fluorescence probe
  • Compact and convenient: complete equipment securely packed in two cases
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