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Geolux

RSS-2-300W Surface Velocity Radar

WaterFlow & Velocity Measurement & Monitoring

The Geolux RSS-2-300W radar sensor uses radar technology for providing contactless measurement of surface flow velocity. Contactless radar technology enables quick and simple sensor installation above the water surface with minimum maintenance. More info.↗

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Overview

Product Highlights

Contactless surface velocity measurement
Accuracy tested at Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology METAS and Brodarski Institut Labs
RS-232, RS-485 Modbus, analog 4-20 mA interfaces in all models
Remote configuration of all instrument parameters through any digital communication interface
Robust small size IP68 aluminum or stainless steel enclosure

Applications

Early flood warning
Monitoring of flow and irrigation channels
Accurate discharge monitoring in rivers
Flow tracking in salt and copper mine channels
Sewage and waste water discharge measurement

Specification

General Specifications

Radar Type	K-band 24.075 GHz to 24.175 GHz Doppler radar, 20 dBm EIRP
Beam Angle	12° Azimuth 24° Elevation
Detection Distance	20 m above the water
Speed Range	0.02 m/s to 15 m/s
Resolution	0.001 m/s
Accuracy	1%
Sampling Frequency	10 sps
IP Rating	IP68

Electrical & Mechanical

Input Voltage	9 - 27 VDC
Power Consumption	950 mW operational, 85 mW standby
Maximum Current	< 250 mA
Temperature Range	-40 °C to +85 °C (without heating or coolers)
Device Outer Dimensions	110mm x 90mm x 50mm

Interface

Serial Interface	1 x serial RS-485 half-duplex 1 x serial RS-232 (two wire interface)
Serial Baud Rate	9600 bps to 115200 bps
Serial Protocols	GLX-NMEA, Modbus
Analog Output	1 x 4-20 mA
SDI-12 Interface	Available with optional add-on module
Connector	M12 circular 12-pin