Overview
SVR – Surface Velocity RadarThe SVR is a hand‐held Surface Velocity Radar (SVR) gun specifically designed to measure the surface velocity of water—great for use in streams and rivers.
The SVR is powered by rechargeable batteries, making it easy to measure surface flow anywhere. An LCD screen on the back of the unit displays flow readout while in operation, and is also used to configure the device.
The SVR allows scientists to determine the surface velocity of water. Designed specifically to measure streams and rivers, the SVR gives you precise speed measurement from a stationary position outside the body of water.
The face panel includes a 3-digit speed display and three buttons: menu, select, and power. Using the "menu" and "select" buttons you can control display backlighting, cosine correction, serial communication output mode, and high / low speed range settings.
The SVR includes cosine error correction, allowing the unit to account for target angles not parrellel to the direction of water travel.
The SVR includes an internal sensor to detect vertical angle, and allows users to set horizontal angles to ensure accurate speeds.
GENERAL |
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| Type | Liquid surface flow radar |
| Accuracy | ±0.1 f/s (±0.3 m/s) |
| Measurement capability | Will measure flow speed towards user or away from user |
| Operating temperature | -22 °F to +158 °F (-30 °C to +70 °C) |
| User interface | LCD screen with backlight, controls (buttons) on back of unit |
| Cosine - vertical | Tilt sensor automatically compensates for vertical angle |
| Cosine - horizontal | 0 - 60° in 5° increments |
| Sensitivity | 10 levels |
| Maximum humidity | 90% relative humidity @ +98.6 °F |
| Power | Rechargeable NiMH batteries or detachable 12V power cable with automobile outlet plug |
| Housing material | Rugged ABS polycarbonate blend |
| Dimensions | 10.25” (H) x 3” (W) x 7.25” (L) (26.30 cm H x 7.62 cm W x 18.41 cm L) |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Warranty | Two years parts and labor |
MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Speed selection | mph, km/h, feet-per-second (fps, default), meters-per-second (m/s) |
| Min. flow speed | 0.3 fps (0.3 m/s) |
| Max. flow speed | 30 fps (9.1 m/s) |
MICROWAVE SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Type | K-band |
| FCC Identifier | KTRCR-1K |
| Frequency | 24.150 GHz |
| Beam width | 12° |
| Polarization | Circular |
| Power density | less than or equal to 1 mW/cm2 |
| Power output | 7 mW nominal |
POWER CONSUMPTION |
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| Standby | 1,050 mA |
| Antenna ON no target displayed | 1,700 mA |
| Antenna ON anything displayed | 1,720 mA |
| Antenna OFF segment check "888" | 1,160 mA |
| Antenna ON segment check "888" | 1,800 mA |
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