Overview


776SVR – Surface Velocity Radar

The SVR is a hand‐held Surface Velocity Radar (SVR) gun specifically designed to measure the surface velocity of water—great for use in streams and rivers.

The SVR is powered by rechargeable batteries, making it easy to measure surface flow anywhere. An LCD screen on the back of the unit displays flow readout while in operation, and is also used to configure the device.

The SVR allows scientists to determine the surface velocity of water. Designed specifically to measure streams and rivers, the SVR gives you precise speed measurement from a stationary position outside the body of water.

Face Panel

The face panel includes a 3-digit speed display and three buttons: menu, select, and power. Using the "menu" and "select" buttons you can control display backlighting, cosine correction, serial communication output mode, and high / low speed range settings.

Angle Correction

The SVR includes cosine error correction, allowing the unit to account for target angles not parrellel to the direction of water travel.

The SVR includes an internal sensor to detect vertical angle, and allows users to set horizontal angles to ensure accurate speeds.

 

  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Downloads
  • Handheld unit is easy to use anywhere
  • High-accuracy liquid surface flow measurement
  • 0 - 60° measurement angle with automatic angle compensation
  • Instantly view measurements on back LCD screen
  • Imperial or metric output units

GENERAL

Type Liquid surface flow radar
Accuracy ±0.1 f/s (±0.3 m/s)
Measurement capability Will measure flow speed towards user or away from user
Operating temperature -22 °F to +158 °F (-30 °C to +70 °C)
User interface LCD screen with backlight, controls (buttons) on back of unit
Cosine - vertical Tilt sensor automatically compensates for vertical angle
Cosine - horizontal 0 - 60° in 5° increments
Sensitivity 10 levels
Maximum humidity 90% relative humidity @ +98.6 °F
Power Rechargeable NiMH batteries or detachable 12V power cable with automobile outlet plug
Housing material Rugged ABS polycarbonate blend
Dimensions 10.25” (H) x 3” (W) x 7.25” (L) (26.30 cm H x 7.62 cm W x 18.41 cm L)
Weight 2.1 lbs (0.9 kg)
Warranty Two years parts and labor

MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Speed selection mph, km/h, feet-per-second (fps, default), meters-per-second (m/s)
Min. flow speed 0.3 fps (0.3 m/s)
Max. flow speed 30 fps (9.1 m/s)

MICROWAVE SPECIFICATIONS

Type K-band
FCC Identifier KTRCR-1K
Frequency 24.150 GHz
Beam width 12°
Polarization Circular
Power density less than or equal to 1 mW/cm2
Power output 7 mW nominal

POWER CONSUMPTION

Standby 1,050 mA
Antenna ON no target displayed 1,700 mA
Antenna ON anything displayed 1,720 mA
Antenna OFF segment check "888" 1,160 mA
Antenna ON segment check "888" 1,800 mA