Problem – Delays in Data Processing and Battery Life
Traditional flow surveys require frequent site visits to download data. The time taken downloading data and transferring it to the data processor, then eventually issuing it to clients can take days or even weeks, presenting cost issues. The potential costs incurred by data loss during downloads can be significant. Battery life also impacts on the cost of operating sewer flow monitors, with time taken on site visits to change or recharge batteries affecting overall operational costs.

Solution - Longer Battery Life and Remote Reporting
Site selection at an early stage is important, followed by ensuring that a flow monitor can be installed to operate for long periods without the need of a battery change. A typical example would be four months of operation with two-minute logging intervals. The final stage involves enabling data to be reported back remotely to speed up data processing and identify immediately any problems that may be occurring, such as over flow operation.

Result - MSFM Saves Time and Money
Detectronic’s MSFM (ATEX) remote reporting flow monitors are used extensively in sewer networks for sewer flow measurement. They incorporate an area velocity sensor and auxiliary level sensor to monitor CSO spill levels as well as the consented pass-forward flow. The main Li battery pack powers the signal processing circuitry and will run continuously for four months at 2min logging on a single charge. (3 - 5 Years can be achieved for CSO level) On-board GPRS communication capabilities allow data to be gathered remotely via www.detecdata.com or www.flowworks.com, and data upload time can be as frequent as one hour while maintaining five years of battery life.