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Open Channel Flow Monitoring

Reliable Flow Metering for Open Channel Applications

Hach’s Open Channel Flow equipment has a strong legacy of creating industry-leading innovations with unwavering velocity & depth accuracy in the open-channel flow measurement world.

From state-of-the-art wireless flow loggers to industry-pioneering non-contact flow sensors, Hach Open Channel Flow is committed to providing flexible solutions for all your flow monitoring challenges.

New! Two-Week Production Times for Hach Flow Products

When you’re short-handed on equipment, it can be frustrating having to wait a month or longer before you get any updates from your vendor. With Hach’s Flow Solutions by McCrometer, say goodbye to long wait times for Hach Open Channel equipment you need. Now, we’re providing Two Week Production Times for faster turnaround of new orders!

Featured Open Channel Flow Equipment

Enrich your flow projects with accurate metering equipment, enabling you to make critical wastewater system decisions with absolute confidence.

FLO-DAR® Sensor

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By capturing data from above the flow, the Hach FLO-DAR Flow Sensor eliminates direct contact with wastewater and ensures repeatable, accurate readings even in the toughest conditions. FLO-DAR combines cutting-edge doppler radar velocity-sensing with ultrasonic level measurement to redefine open-channel flow monitoring.

The FLO-DAR excels in challenging applications with high solids, shallow flows, extreme temperatures, caustic flows, large man-made channels, and velocities up to 20 ft/s. Designed for wastewater utility operators, FLO-DAR delivers precise flow data without compromising on durability, making it a trusted choice for dependable performance.

 



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FL900 Flow Logger

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The Hach FL900 Series Flow Logger combines an innovative flow metering device with a family of sensor technologies to revolutionize open-channel flow monitoring; these state-of-the-art ultrasonic sensors are excellent solutions for non-contact flow metering.

An ideal choice for level measurement and level alarming, the FL900 Series Flow Logger can also be used as a redundant level measurement system with an integrated area/velocity sensor. The FL900 Series Flow Logger provides wastewater operators with a reliable solution for any sewer flow measurement challenge.

 



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FH950 Portable Flow Meter

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Designed for use in both environmental and sewer/wastewater flow measurement scenarios, the FH950 Portable Flow Meter is a truly handheld flow meter designed for the convenience of any water operator.

The intelligent FH950 Portable Flow Meter is a lightweight, electromagnetic device that contains no moving parts and requires no mechanical maintenance. It is battery-powered and can provide velocity & depth flow readings for accurate velocity and depth measurements while simplifying the entire measurement process in rugged field environments.

 



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Explore Hach’s Flow Solutions by McCrometer

Open Channel Flow Monitoring Portfolio



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FLO-DAR

The FLO-DAR® AV Sensor provides an ideal solution for non-contact, maintenance-free portable or permanent sewer flow monitoring.

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FL900

The FL900 Series Flow Logger revolutionizes remote, open channel flow monitoring by providing rugged and reliable innovative solutions for any sewer flow measurement challenge.

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FL 1500

This multi-channel controller can handle up to four independent flow sensors. The FL1500 can also be paired with peripheral equipment such as a rain gauge, pH sensor, auto sampler, and mechanical totalizer.


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FH950

Hach's handheld, battery-powered FH950 Velocity & Depth Flow Meter was designed to provide accurate velocity and depth measurements while simplifying the entire measurement process in rugged field environments.

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US9000

These state-of-the-art ultrasonic sensors are excellent non-contact flow monitoring solutions to use for both level measurement and alarming or as redundant level measurement with an area/velocity sensor.



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Rain Gauge

The Rain Gauge Tipping Bucket is a simple yet highly accurate approach to capture rain event data and create a more accurate profile of your collection system.

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EM950

Paired with the FH950 Handheld Flow Meter, the EM950 is a highly efficient way to profile rivers and streams, verify wastewater flow data, or identify ideal metering locations for wastewater flow monitoring.

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Redundant Level System

Combining the FL900 Series Flow Logger with AV9000 Analyzer Module and other sensor enhancements, this system creates an accurate level monitoring solution using a pressure transducer sensors and ultrasonic technology in the in-pipe sensor, dramatically increasing data integrity.

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BL9000

The BL9000 Bubble Level Sensor is as straightforward as it gets to measure water level. Designed to be a robust, reliable, and accurate sensor, the BL9000 includes simple tubing and bubble pressure, providing level measurements you can rely on.

Flow Monitoring Software for Hach Products (FSDATA®)

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If you’re already using Hach instruments to measure applications such as wastewater treatment or influent stormwater, then it makes sense to utilize FSDATA® in your collection system. The FSDATA® Instrument Manager application streamlines the setup, download, and maintenance of Hach flow equipment, saving time and improving efficiency in open channel flow monitoring.

Consolidate real-time data in one location, enabling your field crews to assess and adjust meter programming faster while minimizing user interaction, reducing programming errors. Designed with field teams in mind, FSDATA® is equipped with built-in calibration wizards and error-reduction features to ensure operations are smooth on the first try.

 



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Hach’s Flow Solutions by McCrometer

Hach’s Open Channel Flow products have officially transitioned ownership to McCrometer, a fellow Veralto Water Quality Segment Operating Company.

Under the moniker Hach’s Flow Solutions by McCrometer, this transition reflects a shared commitment to advancing innovation and supporting industries that rely on accurate flow monitoring.

McCrometer’s extensive experience and dedication to customer-centric solutions ensure that Hach’s trusted Flow Solutions will continue to meet and exceed the technological needs of dependable flow measurement technology for water and wastewater professionals.

To explore what it means for your operations, visit McCrometer's official announcement to learn more about Hach Flow Solutions by McCrometer



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Further Reading

Check out the variety of information available about the Open Channel product suite.