OTT Kalesto-V Non-contact Radar Sensor

The only non-contact radar sensor available for environmental applications. Monitor surface velocity to improve discharge calculations, and never touch the water!

 

Users' Benefits:

  • Improve accuracy of discharge calculations by supplementing with surface velocity data
  • The only non-contact velocity sensor designed specifically to improve discharge calculations
  • A nitrogen-sealed housing completely protects radar and electronics from the environment
  • Ideal for monitoring in remote and hard-to-reach places
  • Installation is extremely simple and inexpensive
  • Low-hazard installation and monitoring with no need for personnel to enter water
  • The sensor can be easily and quickly relocated
  • Performance is unaffected by high water, silt accumulation, debris, plant growth, etc.

Additional Features:

  • FCC Approved
  • Operates continuously from solar power or a single 12-volt battery
  • Remote communication via RS485 or SDI-12 interface
  • Standard integral lightning protection
  • Robust weatherproof housing
  • All components, including antenna, are sealed in nitrogen-filled enclosure

Product Data:

Specs  
Measuring range: 3.3 to 13 ft/s
Accuracy: ±.33 ft/s (Ideal Conditions)*
Resolution: .003 ft/s
Cable length max: 230 ft (SDI-12)
3200 ft (RS485)
Power supply: 10.5 to 15 Vdc
Power consumption: 3 Amps required at start-up (start-up duration is .5 ms)
550 mA required during active measurement
<5 £gA during standby
Weight: 18 lbs
Temperature range: -40 to 185°F
   
  * NOTE: Accuracy will be affected by local conditions, including water velocity and roughness of water surface. Please contact Hach Environmental for a review of your application.

Product Data
Product Data Sheet
User’s Manual
SDI-12 Supplement Manual

     
 
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