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Miniature propeller meters
Key features
> Digital display
> Low cost
The Nixon miniature propeller meter has been

designed to measure the water velocities in hydraulic
models. The small diameter of the propeller
means that it can measure changes in velocity
throughout the model and the high quality bearings
enable it to measure velocities down to 3 cm/s.
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Two probes are available, one covering the range 5-150

cm/s and the other 60-300 cm/s. The probe head has
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stainless steel shaft. This runs in jewelled bearings that
are mounted in a protective cage. The cage is joined to
a long thin tube inside which is an insulated gold wire
that projects to within 0.1mm of the tips of the blades.
When the propeller rotates in a conductive liquid, the
movement of the blades past the end of the wire varies
the impedance between the wire and the tube.
Probes
Each probe comes with its own calibration graph which

relates the propeller frequency to water velocity over
its linear range. The propeller will continue to rotate at
lower speeds but the minimum measurable velocity
will depend on the cleanliness of the bearings and
the medium in which it is being used. An additional
calibration graph covering this non linear low speed
range is available if required.
Digital Indicator
The digital indicator generates the carrier signal for
the probe and displays the frequency of rotation of
the propeller. It has a three-digit LCD display and is
powered by rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries. These will
last for a maximum of 300 hours, though the indicator
can also be operated from any 100 240V AC mains
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and the selection of one to 10 second averaging period.
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programming it with the calibration factors of the probe
it is used with. The indicator has a BNC input socket on
the rear panel and is supplied with a 5m long cable that
connects to the probe.
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Linear velocity range
Low speed
propeller
High speed
propeller
5-150 cm/s
60-300 cm/s
Minimum velocity (nominal) 5 cm/s
60 cm/s
Output (nominal)
1.8 Hz/cm/s
0.5 Hz/cm/s
Stem length
420 mm
420 mm
Propeller diameter
11.6 mm
11.6 mm
Spindle/bearings
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synthetic sapphire vee jewels
Accuracy
+/- 2%
+/- 2%
Indicator
Display
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Range
0-99.9, 0-999 Hz
Output
0-5 V scalable
Controls
On/off, 1 or 10 s averaging
Power supply
Rechargeable batteries,
100-240 V AC mains supply
Cable length
5m
Options
90 angled head for vertical velocities
Permanently sealed water tight cable connection
Equipment for physical

modelling
Using experience gained over the last 60 years, scientists
and engineers at HR Wallingford have developed a range
of state of the art physical modelling technology. From
wave generating systems which simulate sea conditions to
providing instrumentation and software to gather and analyse
results, our comprehensive range of products is in use in
laboratories around the world.
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model users. And because all designs have been rigorously
proven on our own research and commercial consultancy
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Digital point gauges
Key features
> Simple to use
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The measurement of steady state water surface

levels on physical models is frequently needed
during hydraulic investigations. Conventionally this
is done by using a small point or hook which is
manually adjusted to touch the water surface and
then a reading is taken using a scale or vernier.
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HR Wallingfords digital point gauge works in

the same way but has a battery operated LCD
display that makes it extremely easy to read.
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A quick release device allows fast positioning

of the digital point gauge to the water surface,
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a screw thread. The display reads directly
in millimetres and can be set to zero at any
position to allow relative measurements to be
easily made.
The measurement of the water level can be
logged directly to a computer using an optional
cable and interface unit.
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Range
285, 435, 585 mm
Resolution
0.01 mm
Accuracy
0.05 mm
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Equipment for
physical modelling
Using experience gained over the last 60 years,
scientists and engineers at HR Wallingford have
developed a range of state of the art physical
modelling technology. From wave generating
systems which simulate sea conditions to providing
instrumentation and software to gather and analyse
results, our comprehensive range of products is in
use in laboratories around the world.
We make our technology and expertise available
to other model users. And because all designs
have been rigorously proven on our own research
and commercial consultancy projects, you can
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Ship movement
measurement
Key features
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easy to set up
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degrees of freedom
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logging and analysis
> No contact with the ship
HR Wallingfords ship movement measurement

system is used to measure the movement of model
ships, typically when moored, for the design of new
harbours or terminals. It has been designed to use
non-contact measuring methods and to interface
directly with HR DAQ acquisition and analysis
software. This means that full spectral analysis and
also correlation between any of the six degrees of
freedom and wave heights or mooring forces can
easily be carried out. The system comprises six laser
displacement sensors, controller unit, power supply
with interface unit and all necessary interface cabling.
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Laser displacement
sensors
The lasers used are low powered units. The only
safety precaution required is to avoid staring directly
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lasers are extremely compact and can be used even
with small models.
Junction box
All six lasers connect to the junction box which has a
warning lamp to indicate when the lasers are active.
Power supply and

interface unit
White target plates are mounted on the ship at

appropriate points and the laser displacement
sensors are positioned nominally 50-100mm away
from the target plates.
This unit is positioned near the data acquisition

computer. It provides the DC power supply, monitors
the six lasers output signals and connects to the
computer analogue input card. It also has a key
switch to prevent the lasers being activated by
unauthorised personnel.
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Equipment for
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Laser
Range
60-140 mm
Resolution
0.3 mm
Response
20 mS
Dimensions
60 x 80 x 20 mm
Mounting
12 mm dia clamp
Power
3 mW
Class
3B
Cable
5m
Power supply and interface unit

Voltage
220 V AC (110 V AC
available on request)
Cable to
controller unit
30 m (other lengths
available on request)

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High performance
pressure sensors
Key features
> Covers depth and
impact measurements
> 19 mm diameter sensor
> Digital display
> 0-10 V output signal
The high performance pressure sensors are ideally

suited for measurements in hydraulic models.
These sensors can measure;
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mounds, with a protective nose cone; and
> pressure in pipes or other vessels,
with a male G thread.
The all welded diaphragm and body are
manufactured from 316 stainless steel and the
cable has an internal vent tube and strainer wire.
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The sensing element consists of a micro-machined

silicon diaphragm with piezo-resistive strain gauges
diffused into the surface. The sensing element
is mounted behind a thin diaphragm to produce
a rugged assembly. The combined linearity and
hysterisis errors are less than 0.25 % of full scale
range.
Display unit
The pressure sensor is available with a scalable
display unit that can show pressure in a variety
of units. The display indicator contains a digital
panel meter, which has a 0-10 V output and a serial
RS 422/485 connection. A separate power supply unit
allows the instrument to be used with either 110 V AC
or 220 V AC supplies.
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supplied as a pair with an individual calibration
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Pressure sensors can be supplied with a selfcontained interface box that feeds up to eight
separate voltage inputs in the range -10V to +10V
to a host PC for data acquisition via a USB link. It
has eight input sockets each able to supply 24V at
approximately 100mA to any compatible sensor or
transducer. Power is from an external desktop-style
PSU and two panel-mounted LEDs provide power-on
and USB activity indication. Power lead, USB lead
and USB driver software are also supplied. For use
with up to eight compatible sensors.
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Sensor
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Max over pressure
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Resonant frequency
in air
20 kHZ
Combined non-linearity
and hysteresis
0.25 % full scale all ranges
Temperature effects
0.015 % FS/C over 0-50C
Cable lengths
0.015 % FS/C over 0-50C
Display unit
Display
14mm high brightness LED
Display supply
24V DC or 90-240V AC
Display output - analogue 0-10V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA

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comms
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technology. From wave generating systems which
simulate sea conditions to providing instrumentation
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comprehensive range of products is in use in
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HR Wallingfords differential pressure sensors have

been designed for the stable measurement of very
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Equipment for
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Using experience gained over the last
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state of the art physical modelling technology.
From wave generating systems which simulate
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our comprehensive range of products is in use
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can accommodate either four or eight monitors.
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additional analogue input cards.
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energising and sensing circuits for the operation of
one wave probe. In addition to this, each monitor
contains the circuits required to compensate for the
resistance of the cable that is connected to the probe.
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would be non-linear.
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additional input sockets to enable other instruments
with voltage outputs to be connected directly to the
computer.
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surface, a high frequency square wave voltage
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to a preset gain stage that may be set for a gain of
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Controls on the front of each wave probe module
enable the output signal to be set to zero for any
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An overall calibration from wave height to output
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by a known amount in still water. This operation is
facilitated by means of a calibrated stem which is
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Equipment

Instrumentation and software

Water level electronic

Miniature propeller meters

The Nixon miniature propeller meter has been

> Small diameter

Two probes are available, one covering the range 5-150

Each probe comes with its own calibration graph which

Linear velocity range

Minimum velocity (nominal) 5 cm/s

Hardened stainless steel/

Equipment for physical

Digital point gauges

The measurement of steady state water surface

> Rugged design

HR Wallingfords digital point gauge works in

A quick release device allows fast positioning

285, 435, 585 mm

HR Wallingfords ship movement measurement

Power supply and

White target plates are mounted on the ship at

This unit is positioned near the data acquisition

Power supply and interface unit

Using experience gained over the last 60 years,

The high performance pressure sensors are ideally

The sensing element consists of a micro-machined

Transducer output and

2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200,

Max over pressure

25, 25, 30, 40, 70, 150, 300

0.25 % full scale all ranges

0.015 % FS/C over 0-50C

0.015 % FS/C over 0-50C

14mm high brightness LED

Display output - analogue 0-10V, 0-20mA or 4-20mA

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Differential pressure sensors

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Zero and span drift

The wave gauge is a simple and reliable device

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Wave probe monitor

The wave probe monitors are supplied in cases that

The wave probe operates by measuring the current

The cases can be supplied with a plug-n-play USB

Each wave probe monitor card contains the

The four-channel cases can also be supplied with four

In order to avoid polarisation effects at the probe

The current in each probe is detected by measuring

Wave probe cables

Wave probe monitors

10V via BNC socket

10V via 25 way D socket

0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.55,

4.6 kHz to 11.6 kHz

Filter band width

220 or 110V 10% 4060Hz

Case dimensions (mm)

255 x 150 x 315

470 x 150 x 315

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