At its core, FT2 uses SonTek’s tried-and-true ADV technology, vetted for decades by experts across the globe, in hydraulics labs and wide-ranging field environments.  Improved and perfected for FT2, the acoustic-based ADV sensor offers unparalleled accuracy, particularly in low flow, and in the shallowest water of any wading device.  2-D data in the horizontal plane (2D/3D option available) allows the most comprehensive QC and understanding about flow conditions.  User calibration is never required, and 24/7 tech support from SonTek and our worldwide team is only a call or click away.

Some of the major improvements now featured in FT2 come straight from field users like you. Here is a short list of time-saving, fool-proof features:

FT2 battery compartment is now easy to access in the field:
NO TOOLS REQUIRED!

• Embedded GPS for georeferencing with automatic or manual fixes
• Improved ADV acoustics: faster pinging, lower noise and better standard error
• Battery life icon on the screen at all times.  Pre-load the spare cartridge and replace, even mid-measurement, with no data loss
• Detachable probe with extension cables to customize cable length up to 10m
• Probes and handhelds are interchangeable—flexibility within agency teams and when sending equipment for service
• Set up and save templates—no need to re-enter data every time you visit a site
• Bluetooth or direct USB interface with PC
• Audio prompts

There is a lot to get excited about when using the new FT2 handheld. Intuitive workflow and rich graphics make for a modernized, interactive experience. Now you can:

• Rely on FT2 to automatically conform to proper methods based on depth
• View beam check or QC plots directly - know immediately if you have signal or beam blockage problems
• Get real-time plots of velocity and other parameters
• Enter comments and gage heights with any station
• View a running discharge summary
• See an image of top-set wading rod
• View an on-screen tilt sensor
• Edit data