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Make open channel flow measurement and meter total flows
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FEATURES:
- Easy-to-use interface with user selectable flow tables
- Accepts any 4-20mA water level sensor's input
- 4-20mA output signal for recorders or displays
- Relay outputs for alarms, sampling, or datalogging
- Water resistant enclosure
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Open Channel Flow Monitor Product Description
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Global Water's FC220 Open Channel Flow Monitor is a reliable and accurate instrument for measuring and totalizing open channel flows
for all flumes and weirs, as well as for any gravity-type open-channel flow application. The flow meter measures water depth
using any 4-20mA water level sensor's output including Global Water's highly accurate
submersible pressure transducer or
ultrasonic water level sensor and the flow meter's powerful microprocessor instantly
calculates and displays water flow and totalizer values in user selectable units using one of several water flow calculation
modes. The Open Channel Flow Monitors have an 8-button keypad that easily guides you through the versatile setup menus.
Open Channel Flows
For any open channel that is free flowing, there is a specific relationship between depth of water and flow rate. Whenever a
given depth occurs, there will always be the same water flow. Therefore, if the flow rate is known for each depth, a
depth-to-flow relationship can be constructed. The Open Channel Flow Monitor supports a large number of different types of
flow calculation modes. Over 40 preprogrammed flume and weir tables are included with the open channel flow meter. For
monitoring in round pipes and open rectangular channels; the water flow meter's Manning's Equation mode allows the user to enter
their own parameters for material, slope and pipe or channel dimensions. The open channel flow monitors also allow you to
define standard flow equations, which can calculate flow for almost all flumes and weirs. Another mode lets the user enter
parameters into the water flow meter for a best fit 3rd order polynomial which is useful for calculating flow based on empirical
data and lookup tables (see article on Stream Flow Gauging). In addition,
one (1) factory programmable lookup table can be permanently stored in the open channel flow monitor's processor memory for monitoring
in applications where a single equation can't accurately predict flow, such as streambeds and open channels with complicated
geometry. A 16-character name can be programmed into the FC220 water flow meters by the user to identify the installation site
or show other information about the configuration.
Depth Measurement
Global Water's standard open channel flow monitors can measure flow depth with any 4-20 mA water level sensor including the
highly-accurate WL400 Water Level Sensor, which is a fully submersible water level
sensor constructed of stainless steel. Any water level sensor range can be used with the flow meter, however a sensor with a
range near to your largest expected water level changw will give you the the best accuracy. Submersible pressure transducers
should be mounted slightly below the "zero" flow depth of the open channel, upstream from the throat of the flume or weir. For
open channels with no primary device, the sensor should be mounted below the lowest expected water depth. Because the open
channel flow monitor accepts a 4-20 mA input signal it can be mounted up to 3000 feet away from the water level sensor.
Global Water also offers an ultrasonic water level sensor that allows the Open Channel Flow Monitor
to measure semi-solid flows or flows that are not suitable for a standard submersible pressure transducer. Global Water
recommends that the ultrasonic sensor option only be used in areas where AC power is available. You should strongly consider
using a submersible pressure transducer with your open channel flow monitor for applications that are in areas without AC
power.
Open Channel Flow Monitor Display
The Open Channel Flow Monitors display water flow with up to 7 digits allowing for very large flows to be displayed. The
water flow meter's totalizer records up to 9 digits of flow volume in non-volatile memory, and is password protected from
reset. Available volume units are cubic feet, gallons, million gallons, cubic meters and liters; time units include
seconds, minutes, hours and days. This allows the open channel flow meters to display flow in 20 different user defined
units. Water level is calibrated and displayed in feet, inches, meters or centimeters; and a water level offset function
allows the measured water level to be adjusted to compensate for variations in the water flow meter's sensor installation.
Open Channel Flow Monitor Output
The water flow meters have four independent relay outputs for triggering external devices like
water samplers and monitoring devices. The open channel flow monitor's
relays can be separately programmed to trigger based on volume per pulse, and threshold settings can be used to limit triggering to
flows above preset levels. There is also an accurate and scalable 4-20mA output provided for monitoring the flow using data
loggers and PLC devices. An internal USB data logger is available as a factory option for the open channel flow monitor to
allow the historical flow data to be recorded, as well as the exact time of each relay trigger event. Free software is provided
for programming the data logger, downloading flow and relay data, and exporting to spreadsheets. The water flow meters have
programmable power saving features that allow the supply current to be reduced, which is important in remote monitoring applications.
Water Flow Meter Enclosure
The enclosure is made of weather resistant injection molded plastic. It is suitable for use in a wide variety of
environments. The enclosure can be wall-mounted and fitted with conduit for sensor and power connections, if required.
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Open Channel Flow Monitor Specifications
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Display/Keypad: 16 character x 2 line LCD backlit, 8-button tactile keypad
Capacity:
Flow: 7 digit maximum
Totalizer: 9 digit maximum
Level: 5 digit maximum
Display Resolution: 3 decimal places maximum, Auto-adjusting
Accuracy: Sensor accuracy + equation/table error + 0.1% + 1 digit
Units:
Level: Feet, inches, meters, centimeters
Volume: Cubic feet, gallons, million gallons, cubic meters, liters
Time: Seconds, minutes, hours, days
Flow: 20 Combinations of volume and time units above
Level Sensor Input: 4-20mA 2-Wire or 3-wire, 0-5VDC, 0-1VDC
Output: One 4-20mA scalable, 4 independent SPDT relays (8A @ 250VAC, 5A @ 30VDC resistive)
Power: 12VDC or 18-24VDC Input, +/-10%
Current Draw: 150mA Maximum, <13mA in Power Saving Mode
Internal Fuse: 315mA
Power Adapter: 18VDC Universal Power Supply, 90-220VAC Input
Enclosure: 7.1x5.1x1.4 inch (18x13x3.5 cm) (WxHxD)
Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg)
Equation Formats
Manning's equation for round pipes
Manning's equation for rectangular pipes
Standard flow equation: Q=A*(B+Ch)D
3rd order polynomial: Q=A+Bh+Ch2+Dh3
Pre-defined Tables
Parshall: 1", 2", 3", 6", 9", 12", 24", 36", 48", 60", 72"
Palmer-Bowlus (4D): 4", 6", 8", 10", 12", 15", 18", 24", 30", 36"
H: 0.4HS, 0.6HS, 0.5H, 0.75H, 1.0H, 1.5H, 2.0H
Trapezoidal: 60°
Weir:
V-notch: 22.5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 120°
Rectangular: 1', 2', 3'
Cipolletti: 1', 1.5', 2', 3', 4'
NOTE: Table values are calculated based on specific flow equations.
Custom Look-Up Table: One, Factory programmable only, You must provide Global Water with a depth to flow equation or look up
table at time of order. Please allow for longer lead times.
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Open Channel Flow Monitor Options & Prices
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Prices listed are for United States and Canada only. Call or e-mail us for pricing in other countries.
Terms and Conditions
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FC220-AC Open Channel Flow Monitor AC Power (PN# BJ1000)
Open channel flow sensor not included. Please specify flume/weir type when placing order.
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$1,081 |
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FC220-DC Open Channel Flow Monitor DC Power (PN# BJ2000)
Open channel flow sensor not included. Please specify flume/weir type when placing order.
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$1,081 |
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FC220-AC-D Open Channel Flow Monitor AC Power w/Datalogger (PN# BJ3000)
Open channel flow sensor not included. Includes USB datalogger (FR0300 software kit
required). Please specify flume/weir type when placing order.
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$1,320 |
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FC220-DC-D Open Channel Flow Monitor DC Power w/Datalogger (PN# BJ4000)
Open channel flow sensor not included. Includes USB datalogger (FR0300 software kit
required). Please specify flume/weir type when placing order.
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$1,320 |
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Global Water Open Channel Flow Monitor Data Logger Software (PN# FR0300)
Includes software, manual, and communication cable. Required to use open channel flow monitor data logger.
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$Free |
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| OPEN CHANNEL FLOW MONITOR WATER LEVEL SENSORS |
WL400 Open Channel Flow Sensor
When ordering, specify open channel flow sensor water level range (the maximum water level change for your application (this is not
necessarily the total depth of water): 0-3, 0-15, 0-30, 0-60, 0-120, 0-250, 0-500 ft. Selecting the smallest water level
range possible will ensure the greatest accuracy. Includes 25 feet of cable.
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$Varies |
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FL400 Sewer Open Channel Flow Sensor (PN# AIJ000)
Heavy, streamlined open channel flow sensor for sewer flow monitoring. 0-3 ft water level range. Includes 25 feet of
cable.
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$741 |
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WLEXE Vented Open Channel Flow Sensor Cable
Cable length is measured from end of cable to bottom of open channel flow sensor. Up to 1000 feet of extra cable can be added
at the factory.
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$2.30/ft |
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WL450 High Accuracy Submersible Water Level Transmitters
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$Varies |
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WL705 Ultrasonic Water Level Sensor
Specify Water Level Range: 3, 12, or 48 ft. Includes 6 ft cable.
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$722 |
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Extra Ultrasonic Open Channel Flow Sensor Cable (PN# 01-842)
Standard ultrasonic open channel flow sensors include 6 ft of cable, but can be purchased with up to 500 ft of cable.
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$1.40/ft |
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| OPEN CHANNEL FLOW MONITOR ACCESSORIES |
FCBAT Open Channel Flow Monitor Battery Option (PN# BH0500)
Includes Heavy-Duty Weather Resistant Environmental Enclosure and 12V, 4.5Ah rechargable battery.
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$236 |
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FL16 Water Flow Logger
The Water Flow Logger revolutionizes flow data collection for applications such as inflow & infiltration studies,
stormwater and wastewater collection systems, open channels and a host of other gravity flow systems.
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$1,113 |
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Parshall flume
Industry standard rectangular flume used to monitor streams and channels.
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$Varies |
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Palmer-Bowlus Flume
U shaped channel flume specifically designed for monitoring flows in pipes.
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$Varies |
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H flume
Used to monitor free fall outflow from pipes or channels when a Palmer-Bowlus or Parshall Flume will not work.
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$Varies |
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GL500 Open Channel Flow Recorder
Open channel flow recorder for sensor datalogging. Includes Global Logger Software. With weather proof enclosure and 12V battery.
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$957 |
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FSS Flow Sampling System
A unique combination of products that makes monitoring, sampling, and recording stormwater
or industrial discharge water flows easy.
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$Varies |
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FP111 Flow Probe
Water velocity probe for determining open channel flow.
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$896 |
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