RQ-30a Non-Contact Discharge Radar Sensor
The RQ-30a, RQ-30a-35 and the RQ-30a-75 are sensors for continuous discharge measurement of rivers, open channels and canals with known cross-section profile. The sensors use innovative radar technology to measure velocity, water level and discharge. They… Read more
Protection Class | IP 67 |
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Material | Housing material powder-coated aluminum, vandalism-proof (stainless steel option available) |
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Automatic vertical angle compensation | Accuracy +/- 1°, resolution +/- 0.1° |
The RQ-30a, RQ-30a-35 and the RQ-30a-75 are sensors for continuous discharge measurement of rivers, open channels and canals with known cross-section profile. The sensors use innovative radar technology to measure velocity, water level and discharge. They enable reliable, non-contact measurement without the need for structural work in the water.
Thanks to the non-contact radar technology the RQ-30a is not susceptible to contamination, debris or driftwood in the water. Furthermore, the non-contact measurement ensures very low maintenance and fail-safe operation especially during high water or flooding.
The RQ-30a can be simply mounted on bridges, on the roofs of closed canals or channel superstructures. Depending on the properties of the water surface the device can be installed in a height of 0.5 to 35 m. The RQ-30a is available in three versions:
- RQ-30a: water levels from 0 to 15 meters (0 to 49.21 ft)
- RQ-30a-35m: water levels from 0 to 35 meters (0 to 114.83 ft)
- RQ-30a-75m: water levels from 0 to 75 meters (0 to 246 ft)
The measurable velocity range is between 0.10 and 15 m/s. Additionally the direction of flow is detected, enabling the operation in tide influenced rivers.
Measuring principle
The non-contact radar technology determines the water surface flow velocity using the Doppler frequency shift method and furthermore the water level is established by a travel time measurement. With known cross section profile the discharge Q of the water is calculated.
- Non-contact, maintenance-free measurement system; no structural work needed
- Fully operating even in flood water situations
- Low power consumption enables operation using solar cells
- Detection of flow direction
- Recognition of hysteresis effects
- Measures in backwater situations
- Automatic installation angle correction
- Automatic discharge calculation based on hydraulic model with multiple k-factors
- Sensor self check with status and error output
- 3-point velocity calibration certificate
- Water level and velocity sensor combined in one weather and vandalism proof housing
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RQ-30a Information Brochure
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RQ-30a Brochure
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RQ-30a Manual
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