HydroProfiler M-Pro

Mobile acoustic flow profiler

The mobile ADCP sensor for use on rod

Key Features
l Measurement of 2-D flow velocity profile
in up to 128 cells
l Integrated water level sensor Operation & Evaluation
l incl. Software HydroProfiler withTablet-PC
l Discharge Calculation according to EN ISO 748 and Software HydroProfiler
l Data export to software Q 3.0
l Measurement and Operation with robust weatherproof HDA-Pro

vertical
flow velocity PROFILE

mobile acoustic sensor

Software
HydroProfiler M-Pro
HydroProfiler M-Pro
HydroProfiler M-Pro

Software HydroProfiler

Use on sinker weight

Use on wading rod
Measurement with Tablet PC HDA-Pro

www.seba.de B06_HydroProfiler-M-Pro_mobile_e 28.02.2019

Description
Technische Daten
What are the advantages : How does it work:

With HydroProfiler M-Pro we are proud to introduce yet HydroProfiler M-Pro measures the Doppler-shift in up
another milestone in mobile flow measurement for small to 128 cells along each of the two ultrasonic beams
brooks, channels and rivers. and then calculates the velocity vector that accounts
It substitutes or complements established hydrological for the flow.
instruments like the current meter (e.g. SEBA universal
current meter F1, mini current meter M1) and Moving- Thanks to the two acoustic transducers, not only a
Boat-ADCPs (e.g. StreamPro, RioGrande, RiverRay). The vertical misalignment of the wading rod, but also a
HydroProfiler System uses reliable ADCP-Technology in flow velocity not being parallel to the river bed is
order to measure velocity and water depth in a vertical in automatically compensated.
one single measurement. Therefore the sensor is Thanks to additionally integrated sensors, water level
mounted on a common wading rod Ø20mm and placed and temperature are simultaneously recorded besides
on the bed of the river or channel. Then, the included the actual flow measurement. Signal processing and
software HydroProfiler automatically calculates the flow power supply of the system are arranged into a shock
according to ISO 748 based on the measurements in resistant housing. Both components are stored inside
each vertical. the inclusive weatherproof backback, so that the user
One of the big advantages for the user lies in its saving can easily handle the wading rod and the HDA-Pro.
of time when compared to traditional point
measurements with current meter, magnetic inductive After a successful connection of HDA-Pro and Sensor
sensor or other wading rod ADCPs. Besides, the via a powerful wireless Wi-Fi connection,
instrument captivates by its minimum blanking the measurement can most efficiently be done with a
(=dead area), which allows to use it in waters as shallow party of 2. Here, one person makes the actual
as 10 cms. New standards are set in terms of High measurement in the river going from vertical to
resolution: each vertical is separated into 128 vertical along the cross section, whereas the second
individual measuring cells, each with a minimum size of person operates the HDA-Pro or his notebook standing
1 mm. At the end of each vertical, the user receives a on the river bank, a bridge, inside a gauging house etc.
velocity profile that delivers unparalled transparency of He can also check the results for plausibility and
the actual flow behaviour within the cross section in high instruct his partner in case additional measurements
resolution. are necessary.

Technical Data
Velocity Sensor Water Level Sensor
2-D Velocity Meter for particle concentration >50ppm capacitive ceramic pressure sensor

Max. Profiling Range: 0 to 3 m Range: 0 to 4 m

Min. Cell Size: 0,001 m Accuracy: 0,1% of measuring range
Min. Blanking above sensor: 0,02 m Resolution: 0,005 m
Max. number of cells: 128
Measuring Range: +/- 5 m/s Temperature Sensor
Accuracy: 1% of measured value +/- 0,25 cm/s Range: 0°C to +40°C
Flexible cable: 5m from sensor to backpack Accuracy: +/- 0,3°C
Protection class: IP 68
Operation time: 8h with Accu LiFePO4 6000mAh

Accessories
Included upon delivery:
- robust backpack for safe storage and
easy transport of measuring equipment
- Sensor fixing element for rod Ø 20mm
- cable length 5m (standard), 10m optional
Optional Accessories:
- Wading Rod Ø 20mm
- Spare Rechargeable batter (for easy swap at site)
- vehicle charger
- Handle for rod with level tool
- Tablet PC Type HDA-Pro
Software & Tablet PC

Thanks to the windows based, clearly arranged user interface of Software HydroProfiler, the instrument
Durch die Windows
AquaProfiler basierende
M-Pro is Menuoberfläche
easy to operate. ist das
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be run oneinfach zu bedienen.
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or Windows 7 mit
and an dem Betriebssystem
integrated Windows 7, oder man installiert die Software auf
Wi-Fi interface.
einem Laptop mit dem Betriebssystem Windows XP, Windows Vista oder Windows 7.
However, we recommend using the rugged Tablet PC Type HDA-Pro with operating system Windows 7.

In both cases communication of the HydroProfiler In allen Varianten kommuniziert das Laptop oder der
M-Pro to the laptop or tablet PC is made via the Handheldcomputer über die integrierte Wifi-Schnittstelle mit
integrated WiFi interface. As soon as a connection der is Elektronik des AquaProfiler-M-PRO. Ist eine
established between the two devices, the software Verbindung zwischen den beiden Geräten aufgebaut, erkennt
automatically recognizes the connected sensor and die Software automatisch den angeschlossenen Sensor und
auto adapts to the required user interface. The user gibt direkt die erforderliche Benutzerober-fläche frei.
can insert the desired parameters like for example
Den Ablauf einer Messung selbst muss man sich wie eine
cell size and measuring period. In another step the
Flügelmessung vorstellen, jedoch wird der Sensor nur auf die
integrated highly accurate absolute pressure sensor
Sohle in jeder Messlotrechten gestellt. Das gesamte
is calibrated.
The actual measurement is made in the same way as Geschwindigkeitsprofil wird dann hochauflösend in einem
a traditional current meter measurement on several Messvorgang automatisch erfasst. Vorbei ist die Zeit, als man
verticals in the water body. The distinctive difference mit dem Geschwindigkeitssensor zeitaufwendig mehrere
is that with the HydroProfiler M-Pro you only need to Positionen anfahren musste. Auch die Wassertiefe und die
User Interfacewird mit den integrierten Sensoren
Wasser-temperatur
place the sensor on the bottom of each vertical once.
In contrast to classical current meter measurement, erfasst.
the entire velocity profile in this vertical is captured
Auf dem Display wird das gemessene Geschwindigkeitsprofil
in a single measurement and in high resolution.
sofort angezeigt und der Anwender kann die Messung sofort
Complex time-consuming single point measure-
auf Plausibilität prüfen. Hat man in allen gewünschten
ments within each vertical finally belong to the past.
Lotrechten die Messung abgeschlossen, wird der Durchfluss
gemäß ISO 748 entweder nach dem Mean-Section oder dem
The Software “HydroProfiler” instantly visualises the Mid-Section-Vefahren direkt berechnet. Neben der
measured velocity profile and the user can directly tabellarischen Darstellung aller Messwerte, wird die
check the measurement result for plausibility. Geschwindigkeitsverteilung im Querschnittsprofil grafisch in
Once the measurements in each vertical is
Form von Isotachen angezeigt.
completed, discharge is automatically calculated
according to EN ISO 748 using either Mean-Section Sollte eine Lotrechte nicht plausibel sein, kann auch nach
or Mid-Section-Procedure. In addition to a display Abschluß der Messung die Geschwindigkeitsmessung in
dieser Vertical
of all values in form of lists, the velocity distribution Velocity
Lotrechten nochmalsProfile
wiederholt und in die Auswertung
over the cross section is visualized in form of Isovels.mit einbezogen werden. Sollten die anfänglich gewählten
Abstände zwischen den Lotrechten zu groß erscheinen,
In case one vertical is not feasible, a second können weitere Messungen vorgenommen und in die
measurement in this specific vertical van be made
ursprüngliche Auswertung mit aufgenommen werden.
even after completion of the measurement and
integrated into the calulation. Also if the chose
distance between the verticals can be adjusted: if
they are too big, additional measurements can be
made and integrated into the calculation.

Evaluation

The measuring results can easily be imported in

Software Q 3.0 for further evaluation and use.
Daten Export
This allows for using existing master data of Software
Q for future discharge measurements with various
Alle Daten können als *.xls types of instruments.
Datei exportiert oder über eine
HTML-Schnittstelle direkt an
die Software Q 3.0 übergeben
HDA-Pro Tablet PC
werden.incl. Software HydroProfiler
inkl. Software AquaProfiler
Technische Daten
Tablet PC HDA-Pro

The new HDA-Pro is your multifunctional Tablet-PC for all areas of Hydrology. It represents the next generation of
mobile PCs. It is impact-resistant, handy, lightweight and waterproof - the ideal assistant for managing numerous
tasks in the field.

Following tasks can be done with the HDA-Pro at the moment:

R

- Programming and adjustment of SEBA data loggers as well as

Data readout with SEBA-Config
- Visualization and Evaluation of time rows with DEMASVIS
- Taking & Evaluation of current meter measurments
with Software Q 3.0
- Making & evaluating ADCP measurements with Software HydroProfiler
- Making & evaluating ADCP measurements of RDI products
with Software WinRiver2

Technical Data - HDA Pro

Size: 275 x 171 x 32 mm (10.8" x 6.7" x 1.2")

Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
Processor: Intel® quad-core N2930 1.83 GHz Processor with 2.16 GHz boost
Memory/Disk: 4 GB DDR3 RAM / 128 GB SSD
Operating System:
Screen: 10.1" widescreen 1366x768 resolution LED high-brightness MaxView™
Technology. Resistive single touch. Ambient light sensor.
Keyboard/Keypad: Power key, Menu key, 4+1 navigation/directional keys, 3
user-programmable buttons, On-screen QWERTY soft keyboard
Battery: Hot-swappable Li-Ion Battery Pack
- Standard battery: 5300 mAh (39.22 Wh)
-Extended battery: 10600 mAh (78.44 Wh)
Connections: 1 x USB 2.0 port*, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x 9-pin serial RS-232 port*,
1 x VGA*, 1 x DC power port*, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN, 1 x microSD Slot,
SDXC, *IP65 with open cover Docking 1 x Audio/Micro
Cellular (WWAN): WWAN (Optional) supporting: LTE, HSPA+, GSM/GPRS
Wireless LAN: 802.11ac a/b/g, n Dual Band 2.4/5GHz

The right is reserved to amend technical specifications without prior notice.

SEBA Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG

Gewerbestr. 61a • 87600 Kaufbeuren • Germany
Phone: +49 (0)8341 / 9648-0
Fax: +49 (0)8341 / 9648-48
E-Mail: info@seba.de
Internet: www.seba.de