AWAC 600 New
AWAC 600 New

Oceanography

AWAC 600 kHz

300 m, Generation 2

Real-time current profiles and directional waves for intermediate water

  • Real-time current profiles to 50 m range; real-time waves to 60m range
  • Acoustic surface tracking (AST) with vertical beam
  • Can be used both with fixed frames and subsurface buoys

Overview

The AWAC 600 kHz ADCP has become the standard reference technology in submerged wave-measurement applications. Thousands of these ADCPs have been deployed to capture the full wave spectrum in combination with current profiles. With a 60 m maximum range for wave measurements, 2 Hz sampling of the surface elevation and onboard wave processing for real-time applications, the AWAC 600 kHz is the optimal tool for medium water-depth current and wave measurements.

The AWAC 2 design offers future-proof electronics, better performance and easier instrument maintenance.

See the details of the Generation 2 AWAC updates in the release notes here.
  • Currents
  • Waves

Highlights

  • Real-time current profiles to 50 m range; real-time waves to 60m range
  • Acoustic surface tracking (AST) with vertical beam
  • Can be used both with fixed frames and subsurface buoys
  • Onboard wave processing for real-time applications

Usage

  • Online, real-time measurements of currents and waves
  • Design data for planning of new coastal structures
  • Site studies for offshore wind platforms
  • Monitoring of transient waves for channel wall protection
  • Studies of tidal currents

Setup

Designed for straightforward and reliable current and wave measurements in up to 50m of water, the AWAC 600kHz is configured using Nortek deployment software before installation. The AWAC is often considered the industry standard in wave measurements.

Deployment

AWACs are often bottom-mounted and/or implemented as part of real-time wave monitoring systems. Leading industry partners offer bespoke frames and buoys for the AWAC, Multiple communication protocols make simultaneous power and data transmission easy.

Data

Optional onboard wave processing allows real-time streaming of wave parameters to users onshore. Nortek’s SUV processing method (exclusive to AWACs and Signatures) enables quality wave measurements from a moving subsurface buoy. Nortek postprocessing software and/or display software is available for review or visualization of data, after deployment or in real time.

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Maximum profiling range

50 m

Cell size

0.5-8.0 m

Number of cells

200

Velocity range

±10 m/s horizontal, ±20 m/s upon request

Accuracy

±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s

Velocity precision

Consult instrument software

Maximum output rate

1 Hz or 2 Hz

Internal sampling rate

8 Hz

Sampling

Same as velocity

Resolution

0.5 dB

Dynamic range

90 dB

Transducer acoustic frequency

600 kHz

Number of beams

3 beams 120° apart, one vertical beam, (90° apart, one at 5° for platform mount)

Beam width

1.21° (2.42° total)

Beam width vertical beam

1.93° total

Maximum depth

60 m

Data types

Pressure, one velocity along each beam, AST

Max. Sampling Rate (output)

2Hz

No. of samples per burst

512, 1024 or 2048 (Contact Nortek for other burst configurations)

Range

-15 to 15 m

Accuracy/resolution (Hs)

< 1% of measured value / 1 cm

Accuracy/resolution (Dir)

2° / 0.2°

Period range

1-50 s

Cut-off period (Hs)

5 m depth: 0.5 sec, 20 m depth: 0.9 sec, 60 m depth: 1.5 sec

Cut-off period (dir)

5 m depth: 1.5 sec, 20 m depth: 3.1 sec, 60 m depth: 5.5 sec

Temperature:

Thermistor in head (sampled at meas. rate)

Temp. range

-4 to +40 °C

Temp. accuracy/resolution

0.1 °C/0.01 °C

Temp. time response

2 min

Compass:

Solid State magnetometer (max 1 Hz sample rate)

Accuracy/resolution

2° for tilt < 30°/0.01°

Tilt:

Solid State accelerometer (max 1 Hz sample rate)

Accuracy/resolution

0.2° for tilt < 30°/0.01°

Maximum tilt

Full 3D

Up or Down

Automatic detect

Pressure:

Piezoresistive (sampled at meas. rate)

Range

0-100 m (inquire for options)

Accuracy / Precision

0.1% FS / Better than 0.002% of full scale

Capacity

16 GB, 64 GB or 128 GB (inquire for larger capacity)

Data record

Consult instrument software

Mode

Stop when full

Accuracy

±1 min/year

Clock retention in absence of external power

1 year. Rechargeable backup battery

Ethernet

10/100 Mbits Auto MDI-X, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP protocols, Fixed IP / DHCP client /Auto IP address assignment, UPnP and Nortek proprietary instrument, discovery over Ethernet

Serial

Configurable RS-232/RS-422 300-1250000 bps

Recorder download baud rate

20 Mbit/s (Ethernet only) - 1 GB in 6 minutes

Controller interface

ASCII command interface over Telnet and serial

Standard

MCBH6F (Ethernet) + MCBH8F (serial and/or battery)

Optional

MCBH6F (Ethernet) + Souriau M-series metal connector for online use (10M) + MCBH2F (battery)

Functions

Deployment planning, instrument configuration, data retrieval and conversion (for Windows®)

DC input

12-48 V DC

Maximum peak current

1.5 A

Max. average consumption at 1 Hz

8 W at 1 Hz, Ethernet adds 0.75 W

Typical average consumption

15 mW

Sleep consumption

100 μA, power depending on supply voltage

Transmit power per beam

0.3-30 W, adjustable levels

Ping sequence

Parallel

Operating temperature

-4 to +40 °C

Storage temperature

-20 to +60 °C

Vibration

IEC60068-2-64

EMC approval

IEC/EN 61000-6-2, 61000-6-3

Depth rating

300 m

Standard model

POM with titanium fasteners

Maximum diameter

215 mm

Maximum length

203 mm

Weight in air

TBC

Weight in water

TBC

Polyurethane jacket, Shore D hardness, 13mm in diameter, max 500m. Inquire for longer cables

External

540Wh (alkaline) or 1800 W (lithium)

AWAC 600 kHz Generation 2- General Arrangement

Declaration of conformity

Post-processing software for Aquadopp Generation 2, AWAC Generation 2, and Signature series instruments.

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