How Flo-Detector Works
Dual-axis sensing removes sensor orientation from the measurement.
Measure X & Y
Calculate the Resultant
Measure With Confidence
Four stainless-steel electrodes contact the water surface while the dual-axis electromagnetic sensor simultaneously measures X and Y velocity components.
Flo-Detector combines the two velocity components using √(X² + Y²) to determine the resultant forward velocity.
Because velocity is calculated from both axes, accurate forward velocity can be obtained regardless of the sensor’s radial orientation in the flow.
Where Flo-Detector Is Used
Fast, portable velocity measurement for challenging field applications.
Streams & Open Channels
Stormwater & Runoff
Municipal Infrastructure
Engineering & Field Studies
Measure surface velocity in natural streams, drainage channels and other open-channel flows.
Quickly measure velocity in parking-lot runoff, drainage systems, culverts and urban flooding.
Portable field measurements for stormwater, wastewater and water-resource applications.
Rapid velocity measurements for site investigations, hydraulic studies and field verification.
Technical Specifications
Flo-Detector performance and system specifications.
MEASUREMENT
Velocity Range
0–20 ft/s (0–6.09 m/s)
Accuracy
±2% of reading
Zero Stability
±0.05 ft/s (±0.015 m/s)
Measurement
Dual-axis electromagnetic X & Y velocity
Resultant Velocity
√(X² + Y²)
SYSTEM
Sensor
6 in diameter × 1.38 in high
Sensor Protection
IP68
Cable Length
10 ft
Wireless
Wi-Fi Direct, 2.4 GHz
WIRELESS RANGE
Approximately 50 ft
Display & Compatibility
Smartphone via Flo-View (Android/iOS)
Power
Removable 12 V DeWalt battery
Flo-Detector Sensor & Telescoping Rod
Dual-axis electromagnetic sensor with adjustable field rod.
What’s Included
Electronics Unit
Portable electronics enclosure with shoulder strap and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Everything needed for field velocity measurement.
Two 12 V DeWalt Batteries
Two removable batteries for convenient field operation and quick battery changes.
Battery Charger
Charger for the supplied 12 V batteries.
Flo-View
Built-in web application for live velocity measurement and instrument setup using a smartphone.
