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.
- Currents
Highlights
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Up to 40 m current profiling range
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Ideal for mean current measurements
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Easy to operate and deploy
Usage
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Mean flow measurements with high focus on ease of use and simplicity
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Measurements in flow regimes with strong variations in flow speeds
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Studies of tidal currents
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Measurements of combinations of waves and currents
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Suitable for wave buoys
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) |
±1 m/s, ±2.5 m/s, ±5 m/s |
Accuracy |
±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s |
Velocity range (horizontal) |
±2.3 m/s, ±5.75 m/s, ±11.5 m/s |
Horizontal velocity precision** |
Typ. 1 cm/s |
Maximum sampling rate (output) |
1 Hz |
Wave measurements |
PUV (optional) |
* Depending on scattering conditions |
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** Consult instrument software |
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) |
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 |
Temperature: |
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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 |
Up or Down |
Automatic detect |
Pressure: |
Piezoresistive |
Range |
30m/100m/500m |
Accuracy/precision |
0.5% FS / 0.005% of full scale |
Capacity |
16 GB |
Accuracy |
±1 min/year |
Backup in absence of power |
4 weeks |
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 |
Bulkhead (Impulse) |
MCBH-8-FS Brass |
Cable |
PMCIL-8-MP on 5m (default) polyurethane cable |
Operating system |
Cross platform |
Functions |
Deployment planning, instrument configuration, data retrieval and conversion. Online data display |
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 |
Internal battery capacity |
1-3x 50 Wh (Alkaline) |
2-3x 165 Wh (Lithium) |
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1-3x 76Wh (Li-Ion) |
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Battery weight |
430g per 50 Wh (Alkaline) |
380g per 165 Wh (Lithium) |
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300g per 76Wh (Li-Ion) |
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New battery voltage |
13.5 VDC |
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 |
Standard model |
POM, Naval Brass, Titanium Gr.5, Epoxy |
Maximum housing diameter |
75 mm |
Maximum length |
670mm |
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 |
S6VP |
Shallow water, 600 kHz, Vertical orientation, Profiler |
Cable length |
0-10m; 10-50m; 50-500m |
Power wire gauge |
20AWG; 20AWG; 18AWG |
Hardware |
Standard; Standard; Long cable kit |
Input voltage |
9-24VDC; 24VDC +/-0,5; 48VDC +2/-5 |
Absolut maximum DC input |
26 VDC; 26 VDC; 51 VDC |
Communication |
RS232/RS422/115200; RS232/RS422/115200; RS422/115200 |
Aquadopp Profiler 600kHz
10m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
20m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
30m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
40m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
50m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
New features, fixes and functionality
The standard deployment software for Nortek Aquadopp, Aquadopp Profiler and AWAC instruments purchased after October 2023.
The software can be launched from your web browser, installed from Microsoft Store or downloaded as an offline installer file.
Post-processing software for Aquadopp Generation 2, AWAC Generation 2, and Signature series instruments.
