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Oceanography

Aquadopp Profiler 600 kHz

500 m, Generation 2

Up to 40 m current profiling range; easy to operate and deploy

  • Up to 40 m current profiling range
  • Ideal for mean current measurements
  • Easy to operate and deploy

Overview

The Aquadopp Profiler is a highly versatile Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) available in four profiling range options, from < 1 m to > 85 m. The 600 kHz version has a current profiling range of up to 40 m. Designed for simple yet powerful operation, this current profiler is packed with features used by engineers and researchers to enable accurate and effective hydrodynamic data collection in a variety of environmental conditions.

See the details of the Generation 2 Aquadopp updates in the release notes here.
Download our guide to Aquadopp ADCPs here.
  • Currents

Highlights

  • Up to 40 m current profiling range
  • Ideal for mean current measurements
  • Easy to operate and deploy

Usage

  • Mean flow measurements with high focus on ease of use and simplicity
  • Measurements in flow regimes with strong variations in flow speeds
  • Studies of tidal currents
  • Measurements of combinations of waves and currents
  • Suitable for wave buoys

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Water velocity measurements

Nominal profiling range*

40 m

Cell size

0.5 - 8 m

Maximum number of cells

200

Minimum blanking

0.3 m

Velocity range (along beam)

User-selectable 1.0 to 5.0 m/s

Accuracy

±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s

Horizontal velocity precision**

Typ. 1 cm/s

Maximum sampling rate (output)

1 Hz

Wave measurements

PUV (optional)

* Depending on scattering conditions

** Consult instrument software

Echo intensity

Sampling

Same as velocity

Resolution

0.5 dB

Dynamic range

90 dB

Transducer acoustic frequency

600 kHz

Number of beams

3

Beam width

1.55° (3.1° total)

HR option

Maximum profiling range

N/A

Cell size

N/A

Minimum blanking

N/A

Maximum number of cells

N/A

Range/Velocity limitations

N/A

Accuracy

N/A

Max. sampling rate

N/A

Sensors

Temperature:

Temp. range

-4 to +40 °C

Temp. accuracy/resolution

0.1 °C/0.01 °C

Temp. time response

<1 min

Compass:

Solid State Magnetometer

Accuracy/resolution

<2° for tilt <30°/0.01°

Tilt:

Solid State Accelerometer

Accuracy/resolution

0.2° for tilt <30°/0.01°

Maximum tilt

Full 3D orientation sensing. Recommended instrument orientation and allowable tilt depend on the measurement application.

Up or Down

Automatic detect

Pressure:

Piezoresistive

Range

30m/100m/500m

Accuracy/precision

0.5% FS / 0.005% of full scale

Data recording

Capacity

16 GB

Real-time clock

Accuracy

±1 min/year

Backup in absence of power

4 weeks

Data communications

I/O

RS-422 (Inquire for RS-232)

Communication baud rate

9600 Baud-1.2 Mbaud (default 115200 Baud)

User control

Nortek Deployment Software or direct ASCII commands, with binary or ASCII data output

Connectors

Bulkhead (Impulse)

MCBH-8-FS Brass

Cable

PMCIL-8-MP on 5m (default) polyurethane cable

Software

Operating system

Cross platform

Functions

Deployment planning, instrument configuration, data retrieval and conversion. Online data display

Power

DC input

9-24 VDC

Absolute maximum DC input

26 VDC

Maximum peak current

4.5 A

Power consumption

Consult Nortek Deployment Software

Sleep current

< 40 uA

Transmit power

Adjustable

Batteries

Internal battery capacity

1-3x 50 Wh (Alkaline)

2-3x 165 Wh (Lithium)

1-3x 76Wh (Li-Ion)

Battery weight

430g per 50 Wh (Alkaline)

380g per 165 Wh (Lithium)

300g per 76Wh (Li-Ion)

New battery voltage

13.5 VDC

Environmental

Operating temperature

-5 to +40 °C

Storage temperature

-20 to +60 °C

Shock and vibration

Shock: IEC 60068-2-27, Vibration: IEC 60068-2-64

EMC

EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019, EN IEC 61000-6-4:2019

Depth rating

500 m

Materials

Standard model

POM, Naval Brass, Titanium Gr.5, Epoxy

Dimensions

Maximum housing diameter

75 mm

Maximum length

670mm

Weight

Weight in air (without batteries)

3430 g

Weight in water (without batteries)

130 g

Weight in air, short housing (without batteries)

2830 g

Weight in water, short housing (without batteries)

580 g

Head configurations

S6VP

Shallow water, 600 kHz, Vertical orientation, Profiler

Online cable information

Cable length

A) 0-10m, B) 10-50m, C) 50-500m

Power wire gauge

A) 20AWG, B) 20AWG, C) 18AWG

Hardware

A) Standard, B) Standard, C) Long cable kit *

Input voltage

A) 9-24VDC, B) 24VDC +/-0,5, C) 48VDC +2/-5

Absolut maximum DC input

A) 26 VDC, B) 26 VDC, C) 51 VDC

Communication

A) RS232/RS422/115200, B) RS232/RS422/115200, C) RS422/115200

*Start-up voltage: greater than or equal to 26V. Recommended operating range: 43-50 V.

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Frequency
600 kHz
400 kHz
600 kHz
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Features
Currents
Currents
Currents, waves
Currents, waves, turbulence, echosounder, ice
Profiling range
40 m
90 m
50 m
60 m (burst), 70 m (average)
Depth rating options
500 m
500 m
300 m
300 m, 6000 m
Maximum number of cells
200
200
200
256 burst, 200 average
Maximum sampling rate
1 Hz
1 Hz
1 Hz or 2 Hz
8 Hz
Wave measurment capabilities
Up to 10 m depth, PUV
N/a
Up to 60 m depth, AST
Up to 60 m depth, AST
Additional options
Z-cell option (no blanking distance)
Z-cell option (no blanking distance)
Onboard wave processing
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