HOMS COMPONENT

FLOAT TYPE WATER LEVEL GAUGE

1.   Purpose and objectives

     To measure and record the water level in rivers, dams and sea over a long-term period.

2.   Description

     Changes in water level are transmitted from a float to 2 recording pens (a centimeter and a meter pen) via a pulley and a gear mechanism. An optional telemetry transmitter is available.

3.   Input

     Actual water level.

4.   Output

     Water level charts. Range 0m-10m with an accuracy of 1cm.

5.   Operational requirements and restrictions

     The observation well should be over 600mm inside diameter.

6.   Form of presentation

     A catalogue and instrument specifications are available.

7.   Operational experience

     About 50 sets were installed in Japan in 1999.

8.   Originator and technical support

     Yokogawa Denshikiki Co.,Ltd.

9.   Availability

     Form the HOMS National Reference Centre for Japan.

10.  Conditions on use

     Hardware is for sale.
 

Last updated: 21 APR 00)
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