Armfield: Hydraulic Measurement Instruments
Armfield: Hydraulic Measurement Instruments
Hydraulic Measurement
Instruments
H Series
issue 1
CAPABILITIES
➤ Location of air-water surface boundaries with high resolution
➤ Measurement of slowly changing water levels in flumes and hydraulic models
➤ Measurement of mechanical deformation
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Range: 500mm (nominal)
Diameter of base: 340mm
Overall height: 660mm(without gauge)
SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
Volume: 0.15m3
Gross Weight: 6kg
ORDERING DETAILS
H1-10: Adjustable tripod stand
H1-11: Adjustable tripod stand
with mountings
H12 LIQUID MANOMETERS & PRESSURE METERS
CAPABILITIES
➤ low cost and easy to use instruments
➤ wide range of pressures accommodated using different manometer fluids
DESCRIPTION
A range of manometers measuring differential water pressures up to approximately
12.5m H2O. Scales are graduated in 1mm divisions.
H12-1: 1 metre scale differential open water manometer
H12-2: 1 metre scale differential pressurised water manometer (the air space
above the tubes can be pressurised with the pump supplied)
H12-3: 1 metre scale differential water over Mercury manometer
H12-4: 500mm scale differential water over Mercury manometer
H12-5: 500mm scale differential kerosene over water manometer
EXCLUSIONS
Due to its hazardous nature and the severe
shipping restrictions, Mercury is not included in
Armfield’s scope of supply.
SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
Volume: 0.1m3
Gross weight: 15kg
ACCESSORIES
H12-6: free standing column with height
adjustment to take two manometers
H12-7: self-sealing and self-bleeding pressure
tapping system which allows a single
pressurised water or mercury manometer
to be connected into and disconnected
from a number of points around a pumped
system. The equipment consists of ten
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self-sealing pressure tapping points with 1/4
BSP male threads for fitting into the system
and four self-bleeding pressure tapping
lines for connection to two differential
manometers. Tapping line bleeding is
obtained with four in-line vented shut-off
valves conveniently mounted on a fixing
bracket. The system is supplied complete
with a quantity of translucent plastic tubing.
PORTABLE PRESSURE METER (H12-8)
A versatile, hand held, battery operated portable pressure meter
capable of measuring pressures of water or air from 0 - 2000 mBar
(0 - 1500mmHg).
This unit is particularly suitable for use in applications where Mercury
manometers have traditionally been used. The use of Mercury is not
desirable in a laboratory environment due to its hazardous nature.
DESCRIPTION
A battery operated portable pressure meter suitable for measuring
gauge (single input) or differential (dual inputs) pressures of air or
water.
Measurement capacity is up to 2 Bar differentially and the unit is
capable of withstanding 6 Bar on either port without damage.
Housed in a robust, waterproof case and designed to be hand held. Supplied with
connections to suit 6mm flexible hose.
An adjustable zero value eliminates offset and an averaging filter function provides steady
readings in situations where the pressure is fluctuating. Readings can be displayed in
alternative pressure units.
A calibration certificate referred to National Physical Laboratory (NPL: 5 point calibration)
or United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS: 10 point calibration) standards can be
supplied if ordered with the meter.
DESCRIPTION
A battery operated portable pressure meter suitable for measuring
gauge (single input) or differential (dual inputs) pressures of air or
water.
Measurement capacity is up to 140 mBar differentially and the unit is
capable of withstanding 400 mBar on either port without damage.
Housed in a robust, waterproof case and designed to be hand held.
Supplied with connections to suit 6mm flexible hose.
An adjustable zero value eliminates offset and an averaging filter
function provides steady readings in situations where the pressure is fluctuating.
Readings can be displayed in alternative pressure units.
A calibration certificate referred to National Physical Laboratory (NPL: 5 point calibration)
or United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS: 10 point calibration) standards can be
supplied if ordered with the meter.
PITOT TUBES
Tubes are in stainless steel and
mounted on a supporting body
with scale. They are supplied
with a watertight gland for
installation below water level. In
order to measure velocity, the
Pitot tubes must be connected
to a manometer, such as the
Armfield H12-8 or H12-9. When
used with the H12-9, the range is
0 - 5.2m/s. When used with the
H12-8 the range is 0 - 19.8m/s.
ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS
H30-1H:
150mm Pitot tube
150mm traverse Pitot tube supplied with connectors and 10m tubing.
H30-2H:
300mm Pitot tube
300mm traverse Pitot tube supplied with connectors and 10m tubing.
H30-3H:
450mm Pitot tube
450mm traverse Pitot tube supplied with connectors and 10m tubing.
ACCESSORIES
H1-10 Adjustable Tripod Stand (see page 6)
H12-8
H12-9 } Portable pressure meters
SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
Volume: 0.1m3
Gross weight: 5kg
H32 TURBULENCE AND VELOCITY FLOWMETER
FEATURES
➤ Measurement of velocities from
0.05 to 1.0 m/sec
➤ Time response of better than
10 milliseconds
➤ Micropropeller head diameters
of 5mm
➤ Average or instantaneous
velocities
DESCRIPTION ACCESSORIES
A thin, 200mm long stainless steel rod is H1-11 Adjustable Tripod Stand with
fitted with a sensor head at one end and a mountings (see page 6)
3 metre long cable with BNC connector at
the other. SERVICES REQUIRED
The electronic unit is mains powered and H32-1-A: 220-240V/1Ph/50Hz
is fitted with digital displays for display of H32-1-B: 120V/1Ph/60Hz
elapsed time and pulse counts and an
analogue meter for an indication of SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
instantaneous water velocity.
Output sockets are provided for TTL and Volume: 0.1m3
an analogue voltage output to provide a Gross weight: 5kg
signal to a chart recorder.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
H32-1:
Turbulence and velocity flowmeter
Micropropeller system comprising 200mm
probe fitted with 5 bladed 5mm diameter
propeller head. Supplied with mains
powered electronic unit.
H33 PROPELLER VELOCITY FLOWMETER
Used to measure and record very low point velocities in water and other conductive
fluids, this meter uses the change in impedance of a rotating multi-bladed impeller to
indicate rotational speed caused by the flowing fluid. The fine diameter of the sensory
head enables the meter to be used in small ducts and channels with an ability to
measure fluid velocities as low as 25mm/sec.
FEATURES
➤ measurement of velocities in clean conductive fluids within the range 25 to
1500mm/sec (up to 3000mm/sec with high speed probe)
➤ operation in confined spaces with limited intrusive effects
➤ suitable for both laboratory and field applications
➤ battery powered, fully portable systems available
➤ signals may be indicated in either analogue or digital format, and connected to a
chart recorder or data logger for later analysis.
DESCRIPTION
A slim stainless steel tube carries the sensing head at one end and a BNC socket at
the other end by which connects the probe to the indicating unit. The sensing head
consists of a 5 bladed impeller carried on a hardened steel spindle held between
burnished conical pivots running in jewel bearings. The impeller is able to move freely
within a shrouded frame. An insulated gold conductor terminates 0.1mm from the tip
of the rotating impeller blades so that a variable impedance is measured between the
impeller blade tip and the free end of the conductor. This variation is used to modulate
a carrier signal provided by the indicating instrument and is applied to the electronic
detector circuits.
Auto compensation is built in for changes in liquid conductivity. Following amplification
and filtering to remove the carrier frequency a square wave signal is obtained. This is
used to drive a diode pump integrator which, in the case of the analogue indicator,
provides a current signal proportional to the velocity of the turning impeller. In the case
of digital indication, revolution counts are compared with elapsed time.
H33 - 1/2/3 Probes: Dimensions of the H33-1/2/3 probes:
H33-1: is a standard low speed velocity 437 31
probe for the range 25 to 1500mm/sec. 25 -1
H33-2: is a standard high speed velocity -2
25
probe for the range 600 to 3000mm/sec.
Fitted with streamlined fairing to provide -3
additional mechanical strength and freedom 46
for turbulence at higher velocities.
H33-3: is a 90˚ angled probe to measure H33-5/6 Digital Indicators:
vertical velocities over the range 25 to
H33-5: is a straight-forward mains operated
1500mm/sec.
digital indicator.
Rotor: 11.6mm diameter PVC H33-6: is a mains operated digital indicator
machined from solid and with an additional proportional output signal
balanced for the recorder (H33-8).
Spindle: hardened stainless steel
For both these items a hinged bracket on
with conical ends
the base allows the instrument to be placed
Bearings: synthetic sapphire vee at a convenient viewing angle.
jewels
Cage: brass Indication: 3 digit LED display with
Stem: stainless steel decimal point indication
Input Socket: BNC Controls: test/continuous/10sec/1sec
sampling time switch
Weight: 0.20kg
mains On/Off switch
Reset/Restart push button
Analogue Indicator
Output: 0 to 200µA for recorder
H33-4: is a battery operated instrument which,
(H33-6 only)
when used with a sensing probe, provides the
lowest priced combination for flow Input Socket: BNC
measurement. Output Socket: 3-pin DIN connector (H33-6
It incorporates an easy to read meter with a only)
142mm scale length. The controls are Supply: H33-5/6-A: 220-240V/1ph/
mounted on the front panel along with the 50Hz
input coaxial socket. The standard 0 to H33-5/6-B:120V/1ph/60Hz
200µA output signal for the model H33-8 Weight: 2.6kg
recorder is available from a socket located
Dimensions: 142mm x 203mm x 140mm
on the rear panel.
(h x w x d)
A hinged bracket on the base allows the
instrument to be placed at a convenient
viewing angle.
Meter: 270˚ Cirscale having 142mm
scale length
Controls: battery check and scale
multiplier level switches
Output: 0 to 200µA for recorder
Input socket: 3-pin DIN connector
Supply: 9V PP9 or similar battery,
10mA consumption
Digital Indicator
Weight: 3.0kg
Dimensions: 142mm x 203mm x 140mm
(h x w x d)
H33-7 Digital Indicator: ORDERING SPECIFICATION
H33-7: is a compact portable battery A miniature velocity sensor for use in clean
operated unit with an LCD display. One and water. Velocity range 25 to 1500mm/sec
ten second sampling times are available. A or 600 to 3000mm/sec using alternative
low battery power indicator is provided within sensing probes. Accuracy ±1.5% of true
the LCD display. velocity. Analogue and digital indicators
Indication: 3 digit LCD display with are available scaled in Hz. Conversion to
decimal point indication velocity by means of individual calibration
Controls: 10sec/1sec sampling curves.
time switch
On/Off switch SERVICES REQUIRED
Input Socket: BNC Electrical supply
Supply: 4 AA size 1.5 dry cells H33-5-A: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
Weight: 0.50kg H33-5-B: 120v/1ph/60Hz
Dimensions: 47mm x 138mm x 190mm H33-6-A: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
(h x w x d) H33-6-B: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H33-8-A: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H33-8 Recorder:
H33-8-B: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H33-8: is a mains operated flat bed recorder
capable of using chart rolls (9 supplied) or SHIPPING SPECIFICATION
single sheets of paper. The recorder has a
wide range of paper speeds to suit different Volume: 0.1m3
applications. A shunt resistor fitted to the Gross weight: H33-1/2/3: 2kg
input of the recorder converts the current H33-4/5/6/7/8: 5kg
output from the indicator to a voltage to suit
the recorder.
Note: this recorder can only be used in
conjunction with an H33-4 or H33-6 indicator
and cannot be used directly from the probe.
FEATURES
➤ easily set up and calibrated
➤ high dynamic accuracy
➤ linear calibration over a large range
➤ outputs for high speed recorders and data
loggers
➤ can be operated at different energisation
frequencies to avoid mutual interaction
between two or more closely spaced probes
➤ supplied as a complete working system,
with the option of 1, 2, or 3 channels of
measurement.
DESCRIPTION
Each probe consists of a pair of stainless steel The power supply module and appropriate
wires which dip into the water waves. The number of wave monitor modules are mounted
electrical conductivity between them is in a console, finished in matt textured blue paint
measured, and is linearly related to their depth and fitted with four rubber feet and carrying
of immersion hence to wave height. The method handle.
is free of meniscus and `wetting´ effects. High quality GRP circuit boards are rigidly
The result is a system giving high dynamic mounted in heavy duty plug-in modules. Rear
accuracy over a wide range of wave heights and connections are via heavy duty plug and socket
frequencies. connectors.
Energisation is conducted by means of an audio Each module is supplied with a calibrated
frequency drive signal which avoids all holder which permits easy setting and checking
polarisation effects at the wire interface. The of overall system calibration, from the probe to
signal is balanced relative to earth, to render the a recorder or data logger (to be supplied by the
system immune to common mode voltages user) by allowing the sensor to be moved
between the water and instrument earth. The vertically in steps of 10mm up to a maximum of
frequency can be altered to permit two or more 170mm.
sensors to operate in close proximity without The wave monitor module provides output
mutual interference. signals to drive a chart recorder or for input to a
The probe consists of two 1.5mm diameter data logger (both to be supplied by the user).
stainless steel wires spaced 12.5mm apart and The records enable wave height, frequency and
300mm long or 500mm long as required. profile to be observed. Wave velocity can be
Each probe is connected to its own wave measured by means of two sensors, spaced a
monitor module in the electronic console by a known distance apart, each giving a recorder
twin core flexible cable 10m long. The distance trace via its own monitor module.
between the console and probe may be The module incorporates a unique system of
increased up to 100m using commonly available compensation for the resistance of the probe
low current cables. connecting cable which ensures that the
characteristic of the probe remains linear, even Wave Monitor Module:
for large dynamic ranges. The compensation is Input connections: Two 4mm sockets
set up quickly and easily by disconnecting the on front panel or via
cable at the probe end and plugging it into two back wiring for
additional sockets on the module panel, and sensor.
then adjusting a preset potentiometer.
Two 4mm sockets
No additional modules or test instruments are
on front panel for
required.
'compensation'.
A 'Datum' control enables the output from the
module to be set to zero for any chosen depth Voltage output: ±10V max., centre zero,
of probe immersion. via BNC coaxial
connector on front
A power supply incorporated in the electronic
panel or via back
console provides ±15V regulated outputs.
connector max. load
10mA.
Current output: ±10mA max., centre
zero, via back
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION connector source
impedance 1kΩ.
Twin Wire Probe:
Construction: Two 1.5mm stainless steel Indicating meter: Centre zero for
wires spaced 12.5mm apart. adjustment ot datum.
Length 300mm or 500mm. 10 turn potentiometer
with calibrated dial
Not suitable for use in salt water for adjustment of
Range of wave heights: 5mm to output voltage.
300mm/500mm Single turn preset
potentiometer for
Temperature coefficient: 2% of span per
adjustment of cable
1°C change in
compensation.
water temperature.
The wave monitor Frequency response
module incorporates to 95%: 10Hz
a control for easy
Phase lag at 95%: 17 °
calibration and
resetting. Supplied Energisation: Nominal values
with holder allowing Frequencies: 4kHz, 5kHz, 6kHz,
calibration of the 7kHz, 9kHz,10kHz
probe in steps of selectable by plug and
10mm over the socket connector on
range 170mm. circuit board.
Power Supply Module:
The system incorporates a power supply
module. Alternative power supplies are
available for operation from ac mains (refer to
specification summary).
Input (ac mains): 220/240V, 50Hz or
120V/60Hz
Consumption: 700mA nominal on full load
Output: ±15V dc regulated with
short-circuit protection.
ORDERING SPECIFICATION
A simple and robust system for the measurement and recording of water wave profiles,
which uses the principle of measuring the electrical conductivity between two parallel
wires. The system is available in 1, 2 or 3 channel form and can display data by high speed
recorder or input to a data logger. Alternative lengths of probe are 300mm or 500mm.
H40-1-1-A: 1 x 300mm probe, 1 x calibrating holder, 1 x monitor unit, 1 x power supply unit
(mains), 2x blanking plates, 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-1-1-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H40-1-2-A: 2 x 300mm probes, 2 x calibrating holders, 2 x monitor units, 1 x power supply
unit (mains), 1 x blanking plate, 2 x 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-1-2-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H40-1-3-A: 3 x 300mm probes, 3 x calibrating holders, 3 x monitor units, 1 x power supply
unit (mains), 3 x 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-1-3-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H40-2-1-A: 1 x 500mm probe, 1 x calibrating holder, 1 x monitor unit, 1 x power supply unit
(mains), 2 x blanking plates, 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-2-1-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H40-2-2-A: 2 x 500mm probe, 2 x calibrating holder, 2 x monitor units, 1 x power supply unit
(mains), 1 x blanking plate, 2 x 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-2-2-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
H40-2-3-A: 3 x 500mm probe, 3 x calibrating holder, 3 x monitor units, 1 x power supply unit
(mains), 3 x 10m cable. Power supply: 220-240V/1ph/50Hz
H40-2-3-B: As per A suffix, but power supply: 120V/1ph/60Hz
SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS
H40-1-1-A and H40-1-1-B:
Volume: 0.10m3
NOTE: H1 and H40 are manufactured Gross weight: 10kg
under licence to the designs of Hydraulics H40-1-2-A and H40-1-2-B:
Research, Wallingford, England Volume: 0.15m3
Gross weight: 20kg
Specifications may change without notice
HSERIES/0301/FOP H40-1-3-A and H40-1-3-B:
Volume: 0.17m3
Gross weight: 30kg
Armfield Limited
Bridge House West Street Ringwood H40-2-1-A and H40-2-1-B:
Hampshire England BH24 1DY Volume: 0.10m3
Tel: +44 (0)1425 478781 Gross weight: 10kg
Fax: +44 (0)1425 470916
E mail: [email protected] H40-2-2-A and H40-2-2-B:
URL: http://www.armfield.co.uk Volume: 0.15m3
USA Office: Gross weight: 20kg
Armfield Inc. H40-2-3-A and H40-2-3-B:
510 N. Main Street Denison Iowa 51442 Volume: 0.17m3
Tel: (712) 263-5885 Gross weight: 30kg
Fax: (712) 263-8884
E mail: [email protected]