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ADCP Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

Non-contact water current velocity profiling: High-precision technology for oceanographic surveys

Piston Series

A high-frequency current profiler designed for water environments, featuring high-precision auxiliary sensors. Ideal for velocity profile observation and discharge measurement in oceans, rivers, and lakes. Compatible with mobile vessels, buoys, moorings, and RTK platforms.

  • Multibeam Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry
  • Real-time 3D Velocity Profile Measurement
  • Adaptive Depth Range Adjustment
  • Low-power, long-lasting design
ADCP Piston Series

Technical Specifications

Project/ModelParameter300kHz ADCP600kHz ADCP
Operating Frequency300 kHz600 kHz
Beam Opening Angle20°20°
Flow Rate Measurement ParametersFlow Measurement Range-10 m/s ~ 10m/s( (default)
-20 m/s ~ 20m/s( max
-10 m/s ~ 10m/s( (default)
-20 m/s ~ 20m/s( max
Flow Rate Accuracy±0.5%V( flow rate )+5mm/s±0.3%V( flow rate )+3mm/s
Flow resolution0.001m/s0.001m/s
Profile Range120m70m
Slice Thickness1m ~ 8m0.5m ~ 4m
Layers1 ~ 1281 ~ 128
Bottom tracking range1m ~ 275m0.6m ~ 120m
Bottom tracking accuracy±0.5%V ±5 mm/s±0.3% ±3 mm/s
Bottom tracking resolution0.001m/s0.001m/s
bottom tracking parametersPressure Sensor Range300m/1000m/6000m available300m/1000m/6000m available
Pressure Sensor Accuracy±0.5%FS/ ±0.25%FS optional±0.5%FS/ ±0.25%FS optional
sensorTemperature Measurement Range-5°C ~ +50°C-5°C ~ +50°C
Temperature Measurement Accuracy±0.5°C±0.5°C
Inclination Measurement RangePitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
Pitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
Tilt Accuracy±0.2° (RMS)±0.2° (RMS)
Heading Measurement Range0° ~ 360°0° ~ 360°
Heading Accuracy±0.5° (RMS) after space calibration (tilt range: -20° to +20°)±0.5° (RMS) after space calibration (tilt range: -20° to +20°)
Environmental AdaptabilityOperating Temperature-5°C ~ +50°C-5°C ~ +50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +70°C-40°C ~ +70°C
PowerSupply VoltageDC 12V~36V

Phased Array Series

Designed for water current velocity measurement, this system features high-precision auxiliary sensors and phased array technology. It eliminates the need for sound speed compensation, delivering superior accuracy. Ideal for observing velocity profiles and measuring flow in oceans, rivers, and lakes. Compatible with mobile vessels, buoys, moored platforms, and RTK systems.

  • Phased array technology, no sound speed compensation required
  • Higher measurement precision
  • Four frequency options (75/150/300/60 kHz)
  • Compatible with multiple platforms
ADCP Phased Array Series

Technical Specifications

Project/ModelParameter600kHz ADCP300kHz ADCP150kHz ADCP75kHz ADCP
Flow Rate Measurement ParametersOperating Frequency600 kHz300 kHz150 kHz75 kHz
Beam Opening Angle30°30°30°30°
Flow Rate Measurement ParametersFlow Measurement Range-6 m/s to 6 m/s (default)
-12m/s ~ 12m/s( (max)
-6 m/s to 6 m/s (default)
-12m/s ~ 12m/s( (max)
-6 m/s to 6 m/s (default)
-12m/s ~ 12m/s( (max)
-6 m/s to 6 m/s (default)
-12m/s ~ 12m/s( (max)
Flow Rate Accuracy±0.3%V( flow rate) ±5mm/s±0.5%V( flow rate) ±5mm/s±1% V (flow rate) ±5mm/s±1% V (flow rate) ±5mm/s
Flow resolution0.001m/s0.001m/s0.001m/s0.001m/s
Profile Range60m100m250m500m
Slice Thickness0.5m ~ 4m1m ~ 8m2m ~ 16m4m ~ 32m
Layers1 ~ 1281 ~ 1281 ~ 1281 ~ 128
Bottom tracking range100m240m500m1000m
bottom tracking parametersBottom tracking accuracy±0.2% ±3 mm/s±0.4%V ±2 mm/s±0.4%V ±2 mm/s±0.5%V ±5 mm/s
Bottom tracking resolution0.001m/s0.001m/s0.001m/s0.001m/s
Inclination Measurement RangePitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
Pitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
Pitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
Pitch -90° ~ +90°
Roll -90° ~ +90°
sensorTilt Accuracy≤0.2° (RMS)≤0.2° (RMS)≤0.2° (RMS)≤0.2° (RMS)
Heading Measurement Range0° ~ 360°0° ~ 360°0° ~ 360°0° ~ 360°
Heading AccuracyAfter spatial calibration, ≤0.3° (RMS)
(Inclination range: -20° ~ +20°)
After spatial calibration, ≤0.3° (RMS)
(Inclination range: -20° ~ +20°)
After spatial calibration, ≤0.3° (RMS)
(Inclination range: -20° ~ +20°)
After spatial calibration, ≤0.3° (RMS)
(Inclination range: -20° ~ +20°)
Environmental AdaptabilityOperating Temperature-5°C ~ +50°C-5°C ~ +50°C-5°C ~ +50°C-5°C ~ +50°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +70°C-40°C ~ +70°C-40°C ~ +70°C-40°C ~ +70°C
PowerSupply VoltageDC 12V~36VDC 12V~36VDC 12V~36VDC 24V~48V

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