Xylem SDI-12 RADAR - Manual (Page 9)

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Installation & Maintenance
The radar is a time-of-flight microwave radar level sensor. it excels in applications where ice, logs,
floating debris and boat traffic can damage stilling wells and other infrastructure. when installed
on a bridge over shallow streams having sandy bottoms the radar can be moved from location to
location as the river shifts channel position after storm events.
installation Techniques
For installations where vandalism is of concern or additional protection is needed, many users
prefer to install the radar unit in a protective housing. The housing provides a convenient location
for installing other gauge station equipment such as a battery or data logger. Several housings
are available from waterLoG, please contact the factory for further information. waterLoG also
offers optional installation packages that have a solar panel, battery and short range
telemetry radio for communicating with a nearby gauge station.
Several typical installations are shown below.