A portable ultrasonic flowmeter designed for speed and ease

SoundWater Orcas Portable Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Meet Orcas Portable.

Orcas is a portable ultrasonic flowmeter designed for speed and ease of use. With the Orcas, you can capture accurate and reliable flow measurements in under one minute — saving you time and money.

There are no wires and no bulky electronics to haul around. Your mobile device connects wirelessly to display measurements. And, the ultrasonic flowmeter installs on the outside of your pipe. With Orcas Flowmeter and the Orcas App, you’ll get your job done more quickly every time.

Advantages & Features

  • Install and measure flow in under one minute

  • Long battery life, lasting up to 24 hours

  • SoundWater Reciprocity Architecture

  • Internal data logger

  • Measure flow rate, totalizer & velocity

  • Auto-Adjusting Ultrasonic Power

  • Mobile App for fast, intuitive setup and use

  • One-piece construction; no assembly

  • Integrated cam-cleats that instantly

    snap on/off the pipe

  • Wireless design

  • Compact size for carry-on/travel

  • Gel-free transducers (optional)

  • Battery powered & portable

Watch how it works:

The Orcas portable flowmeter is the best product for our industry. It is the lightest and most convenient for travel.
— Laurent Menard, Lead Ride Verification Specialist, ProSlide Technology Inc.

The Orcas App: Intuitive, Efficient, Accurate

Orcas App

Quick, Accurate Setup
You have almost all setup parameters from pre-loaded, drop-down menus—so you go faster and risk fewer errors.

Bluetooth-Enabled
The Orcas App automatically connects to your Orcas Sensor through your device’s Bluetooth technology.

Always Improving
The Orcas App also lets you provide input and feedback to SoundWater so we can continually enhance its capabilities—and those enhancements arrive regularly on your device via simple App update.

Save and Re-use Location Settings
Ideal for repeated periodic checks.

Accurate
The Orcas App automatically filters flow data, then uses an advanced proprietary signal processing techniques to calculate flow.

English or Metric Measurements
Pre-loaded, input and displayed values in your system of choice.


Engineered for Reliable Everyday Use

Orcas Diagram

a Onboard Electronics
There’s no need for a separate, bulky box or cumbersome wires.

b Bi-Directional Sensing
Mount once, measure both directions.

c Movable Acoustic Transducers
Mount the sensor once, then fine-tune transducer placement.

d Integrated Ruler
No need to carry a separate measuring tape or rule, making setup a snap.

e Sensor-Mounted Cam Cleats
Mounting the sensor is quick and easy: place, wrap, pull, done.

Highly Portable
Install on the outside of your pipe and senses through the pipe wall. No need to modify pipes.

Accurate
Measures -60 to 60 ft/s (-20 to 20 m/s). Typically accurate to within 2.0% or less (depending upon pipe size and application).

Rugged
IP65 splash-proof, weather- and corrosion-resistant. Operable in ambient and flow temperatures from -20 to 185F (-20 to 85C).

Long Battery Life
Use continuously for 24+ hours on a single charge. USB charging cord included.

Bluetooth Connectivity
The Orcas sensor and your mobile device communicate reliably, without wires.

Built-In Data Logging
Conveniently record flow for as long as 365 days or as little as one minute.

Lightweight, Weatherproof Case
Take your Orcas anywhere with confidence and ease.

FCC & RC Approved



The Orcas Family of Flowmeters

Orcas Family of Products
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Our family of products comes in a variety of configurations to best fit your application. The Orcas flowmeter measures flow in pipes from 3/4” to 72”. Take a look at our spec sheet or contact us to learn more about the best product for your project.

We also offer two-part designs for high corrosion, large pipes or tight spaces. 

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The latest design, T42-C2, is built for tight spaces and small pipes, but works with the same efficiency as all other Orcas flowmeters.


Orcas Documentation