Horizontal ADCP Current Profiler
HADCP-600
The HADCP-600 is a 600kHz horizontal acoustic Doppler current profiler designed for permanent, side-looking installation on riverbanks, bridge piers, and channel walls. Once mounted, it measures a continuous velocity profile across the channel — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — without a boat, without a survey crew, and without moving parts.
Overview
Paired with a stage sensor and a site-specific index-velocity rating, it delivers real-time or autonomously logged discharge data for hydrological monitoring networks, flood early warning systems, and irrigation canal management. Two horizontal beams capture cross-channel velocity structure; a third vertical beam provides water depth reference and surface detection.
Key Features
±0.3% ± 3mm/s Accuracy
Survey-grade velocity measurement with 1mm/s resolution. Direction sensing across 0–360° at ±2° accuracy — reliable enough for official discharge records.
90m Cross-Section Coverage
Horizontal profiling across channels up to 90m wide. Covers medium to large rivers, canals, and open-channel flow monitoring sites.
Horizontal Side-Looking Design
Fixed side-mount installation on a riverbank, bridge pier, or concrete plinth. No vessel needed — the instrument stays in place and measures continuously.
3-Beam Configuration
Two horizontal beams (±20°) for cross-channel velocity, plus one vertical beam for depth reference. Optimized for shallow, sediment-laden, or turbulent conditions.
Integrated Environmental Sensors
Built-in temperature (±0.1°C), pressure (±0.25%), and attitude sensors (roll/pitch/heading). One instrument provides the full data suite for a gauging station.
Configurable Cell Size
Adjustable cell thickness from 0.5m to 4m, up to 255 measurement layers. Tune the spatial resolution to your channel geometry and flow structure.
Specifications
| Technical Specification | Horizontal ADCP (600kHz, Pressure Rating: 20m) |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | 600kHz |
| Operation Mode | Direct Reading |
| Battery Capacity | - |
| Maximum Profile Range | 90m |
| Bottom Track Range | - |
| Current Measurement Accuracy | ±0.3% ± 3mm/s |
| Velocity Resolution | 1mm/s |
| Velocity Range | ±5.0 m/s (Default); ±20.0 m/s (Max) |
| Flow Direction Range | 0~360° |
| Flow Direction Accuracy | ±2° |
| Number of Cells | 1 - 255 |
| Data Refresh Rate | 2Hz |
| Cell Size | 0.5 - 4m |
| Number of Beams | 2 Horizontal Beams, 1 Vertical Beam |
| Beam Angle | 20° |
| Horizontal Beam Width | 1.4° |
| Vertical Beam Width | 5° |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB Micro SD Card |
| Communication Interface | RS-232 or RS-422 |
| Temperature Sensor | Range: -5°C to 45°C; Accuracy: ±0.1°C |
| Pressure Sensor | Range: According to depth rating; Accuracy: ±0.25% |
| Attitude Compass Sensor | Range: Roll ±85° | Pitch ±85° | Heading 0-360°; Accuracy (RMS): Roll 0.2° | Pitch 0.2° | Heading 0.8°; Resolution: 0.1° |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C - 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C - 70°C |
| Power Supply Interface | 10V - 26V |
| Housing Material | POM |
| Weight (in Air / in Water) | ≤9.8kg / ≤3.6kg |
| Dimensions (Excluding Top Connector) | Φ300 mm × 150 mm |
| Available Options | - |
Applications
River Flow Measurement
Water Conservancy Management
Flood Monitoring & Warning
Agricultural Irrigation
Water Environment Monitoring
River Navigation
Why Choose the HADCP-600
Not just what it measures — why it’s the right instrument for your monitoring station.
Purpose-Built for Fixed Stations
Unlike a boat-deployed ADCP adapted for fixed installation, the HADCP-600 was designed from the ground up for permanent side-looking deployment — 3-beam geometry, POM housing, and 20m depth rating matched to its actual operating environment.
Light Enough for a 2-Person Install
At ≤9.8 kg and Φ300mm diameter, it can be carried to site, mounted on a bracket, and aligned without a crane or heavy equipment. This matters when your gauging station is down a dirt track.
Cost-Effective for Network Deployments
When you’re instrumenting 10, 20, or 50 stations across a national network, per-unit cost matters. The HADCP-600 delivers survey-grade accuracy at a price that makes wide-area coverage feasible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the Ocean-ADCP-600-FA4
How does the HADCP-600 measure discharge without moving across the river?
It uses the index-velocity method. The two horizontal beams continuously measure water velocity along their beam paths. This velocity is correlated to full cross-section discharge through periodic calibration surveys — typically using a boat-mounted ADCP or mechanical current meter. Once the rating curve is established, the HADCP provides continuous discharge from the velocity measurement alone, updated every few minutes.
Why 3 beams — 2 horizontal + 1 vertical — instead of the 4-beam Janus configuration?
What is the minimum and maximum channel width for the HADCP-600?
What additional equipment is needed for a complete gauging station?
The HADCP-600 provides velocity data. A complete discharge station also requires: (1) a stage (water level) sensor — radar, bubbler, or pressure transducer, (2) a mounting bracket — fixed to a bridge pier, concrete plinth, or bank-retaining wall, (3) a power supply — mains, solar panel + battery, or internal battery pack, and (4) for real-time telemetry — a datalogger with cellular or satellite communication.
How often does the HADCP-600 need maintenance?
Can the HADCP-600 be retrofitted into an existing gauging station?
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