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Ultrasonic Flow Measurement with the Portable Kanalmaus

Using a portable, battery-powered ultrasonic Doppler sensor, the system measures the velocity profile at multiple depth points and calculates the flow rate precisely based on the measured water level. Its compact design allows for quick and easy installation—without any modifications to the existing infrastructure. The system is particularly well-suited for measuring medium to large discharge volumes in slightly to moderately contaminated wastewater.

Flexible Use

The portable “Kanalmaus” is designed for mobile operation. In the stationary version, additional sensors can be connected to customize the on-site installation. The robust design, featuring an IP68-certified housing and ATEX certification, ensures safe operation even in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Modern Data Transmission

The recorded measurement values are stored locally or transmitted to the control system via cellular networks (LTE-M / NB-IoT). This solution enables location-independent access and allows for continuous monitoring of all sites—reliably, in real time, and efficiently.

Intelligent Data Screening & STEBATEC Control System Integration

The integration with the STEBATEC control system opens up new possibilities in wastewater management. The data can be viewed in the ARAbella online control system, which can be accessed via the login area of this website.

Automated data screening enables the early detection of anomalies such as backflow, blockages, or atypical flow profiles. Flow-proportional sampling is possible.

Advantages

  • Ultrasonic Doppler technology: Simultaneously measures velocity and level up to Compact design for minimal impact on flow
  • Precise measurement starting at a water level of 3 cm
  • Self-contained battery operation for >10 weeks at a logging rate of 2 minutes
  • Cellular modem for real-time data transmission
  • Measurement ranges:
    • Velocity: 0.03–4.00 m/s
    • Water level: 0–3.5 m
    • Temperature measurement: 0 °C to +50 °C
  • Rugged IP68 housing, ATEX-certified for Zone 1
  • Optimized for pipes, channels, and open flumes

Properties

Ultrasonic Doppler technology: Simultaneously measures velocity and level in up to 18 depth cells

Temperature measurement: Measurement range 0°C to +50°C

High resolution: Flow velocity with 1 mm/s resolution, water level with 1 mm resolution

Rugged construction: IP68 sensor, IP67 transmitter, suitable for harsh environments

Explosion protection: ATEX and IECEx certification for Zone 1 (including mobile applications)

Flexible power supply: Mobile: Internal Li-ion battery (12 VDC); Stationary: 12 VDC/230 VAC

Operating temperature range: 0°C to +50°C (sensor and electronics)

Data acquisition: Interval-controlled measurement (2 min – 1 day), local temporary storage until transmission

Communication interfaces: Mobile communications module (LTE-M, NB-IoT)

Installation: Tool-free installation, stainless steel sensor mount, adaptable to pipe and channel shapes

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