Results On Site with the
SmartFlux® System
SmartFlux is the on-site processing and GPS synchronization component of LI-COR eddy covariance systems. At the heart of SmartFlux is EddyPro® Software. Running on a microcomputer inside the SmartFlux module, EddyPro provides fully processed flux results in real time using raw data from a LI-COR gas analyzer and a sonic anemometer.
The SmartFlux System is included with the purchase of an LI-7500DS or LI-7200RS gas analyzer. It also is available as an upgrade for existing eddy covariance flux systems.
Why SmartFlux?
- Fully processed eddy covariance fluxes—sensible heat, latent heat, evapotranspiration, CO2, H2O, and CH4—along with raw data, biomet data, metadata, and diagnostics.
- Advanced site-specific raw data processing, including in situ spectral corrections, customizable planar fit approaches, and more.
- Precision clock synchronization within sites and across sites using GPS/PTP time alignment of high-speed data, including the sonic anemometer and gas analyzer measurements, and low-speed data, such as biomet data.
- SmartFlux can be mounted at the base of the eddy covariance station, making it easy to access logged data and flux results from the removable USB drive.
- Automatic transfer of raw and processed data files to FluxSuite, a network server, or a private repository, such as Dropbox.
- Ability to collect, integrate, and synchronize data from LI-8100/LI-8100A automated soil flux systems with your eddy covariance fluxes in a single file.
- Georeferenced measurements and flux footprint make results easy to use in geographical applications, such as remote sensing and modeling.
- Digital sonic anemometer data integration (with SmartFlux2/3).
SmartFlux incorporates Biomet data collected on a variety of data loggers, including the LI-COR biomet systems, giving you the flexibility to build the eddy covariance system that meets your needs.
SmartFlux 3 System Specifications
- Data Inputs: Three RS-232/422/485 serial ports
- Network Communication: Ethernet (TCP/IP)
- Data Storage: USB port for 16 GB industrial grade flash drive
- Operating Temperature Range: -25 to 50 °C (-40 to 50 °C verification on request)
- GPS Antenna Operating Temperature Range: -30 °C to 80 °C
- Relative Humidity Range: 0 to 95% (non-condensing)
- Input Voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
- Power Consumption: 1.5 watts typical (3.5 watts maximum; excluding pass-through power)
- Max Current Passed Through to the Anemometer: 2 A
- Dimensions with DIN Clip: 149 x 100 x 37 mm (L×W×H)
- Weight with GPS Antenna: 1.32 lb. (0.59 kg)
- GPS Antenna Diameter: 61 mm (2.4 in.)
- GPS Cable Length: 5 m
- GPS Accuracy:
- GPS Standard Positioning Service: <15 m; 95% typical
- WAAS: <3 m; 95% typical
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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