An in-depth open-channel flow meter review

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

We invite you to join Teledyne ISCO regional manager Darrell Kuta and senio​r product support specialist Steve McM​anus as we take a deep dive into what you need to know to choose and effectively operate an open-chan​nel flow meter.​​

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In Depth Sampler Review - All Things Samplers​

​​April 2024

Dive deep into ISCO’s oldest flagship produc​t, the automatic sampler. You’ll learn which ISCO sampler is best for your purposes, the accessories available to support and enhance your sampling efforts, and critical do’s and don’ts for fielding a successful sampling campaign. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain answers from the experts regarding your specific needs and applications.

​Speakers: Bob Glenn, ISCO regional manager, and Jeff Vandehoef, support specialist

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Eliminate risk in hazardous areas with intrinsically safe flowmeters

​​March 2024

Risk management requires using the right equipment, the right way, every time in every situation. Most applications in the collection system are classified as hazardous areas, yet we far too often see intrinsically safe equipment isn’t being specified when called for. That’s an unnecessary risk. During this webinar, you’ll learn to easily eliminate risk and protect yourself, your team and your business by using intrinsically safe flowmeters. Other topics covered are:

  • An introduction to intrinsically safe equipment meeting Class 1, Div 1, Zone 0 and ATEX category 1G requirements
  • When intrinsically safe equipment is called for
  • Where it should be used
  • How it works
  • Installation details and setup

​Speakers: Rich Skradski, ISCO Water Platform regional manager

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Introducing Teledyne Water Data Intelligence (TWDI)

An Enhancement to Our Rental Program

​February 2024

Gain important knowledge to help you work more efficiently and effectively using the latest technology available from Teledyne ISCO. Find out the reasoning behind TWDI, how it will work, and its value to you. You’ll learn how TWDI fits within our overall data strategy while allowing users to engage with Teledyne ISCO in a manner best suited to them.

  • Which flowmeters are used with Flowlink Cipher 
  • How to create recurring reports
  • How to create event alarms
  • Data integration
  • Retrieving data: the “ICell” plan
  • Cipher API interface
  • Introduction to Teledyne Water Data Intelligence total data management solution

​Speakers: Bob Glenn, regional manager for Teledyne ISCO Water

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​​​​Caution! New regulations on the way.​
PFAS sampling is complicated. Our new PFAS kits can help.

​January 2024

New PFAS-specific sampler kits from Teledyne ISCO help y​ou address a widespread health concern quickly gaining urgency around the world. Regulatory agencies, the public, news sources and a broad spectrum of industries are concerned with health and environmental hazards related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), and wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) will play a major and increasing role in detecting these substances. PFAS ​​are “forever chemicals” and seemingly everywhere. WBS played a significant role in detecting and confining COVID during the height of the pandemic. Now, PFAS concerns are driving an ever-increasing use of WBS around the world.​

This webinar covers:

  • The extreme care that m​ust be taken during sampling, storage, and transportation of water samples due to very low MCL (Minimum Contamination Limit)
  • Best practice recommendations
  • Mandatory material selection for PFAS sampling
  • Care to be taken on-site while sampling
  • Type of blanks required for PFAS sampling; why, and how, to prepare them.
  • Items included in PFAS sampling kits developed by Teledyne ISCO and available from ISCO in early 2024, and how to use them.​

​Speakers: Kaushal Trivedi, Teledyne ISCO Water Platform business development manager. Kaushal is the leading global authority on sampling requirements for WBS and is recognized as such by major industries and organizations. 

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Seven points to ponde​r when considering a flow data management solution​​

​November 2023

A flowmeter is only as good as the data management tool you use to track results, generate reports, find trends or variances, and develop viable solutions to manage the water, wastewater or stormwater flow you’re measuring​. We’ll use ISCO’s Flowlink Cipher as the basis for the discussion.  During the webinar you’ll learn:

  • Which flowmeters are used with Flowlink Cipher 
  • How to create recurring reports
  • How to create event alarms
  • Data integration
  • Retrieving data: the “ICell” plan
  • Cipher API interface
  • Introduction to Teledyne Water Data Intelligence total data management solution

​Speakers: Darrell Kuta, Teledyne ISCO Regional Manager, and Dennis McGinnis, Teledyne ISCO Product Support Specialist

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​How to safely and accurately measure flow velocity in open channels​

​October 2023

Find out the pros and cons of a variety of area velocity measurement methods from across the industry. You’ll also learn which technology is best for different applications, with visuals providing clear details.

For example, a dependable velocity sensor that works above the flow to avoid hazardous conditions and succeeds where others fail will save you time and money. You make fewer trips to clean, replace or recalibrate a submerged instrument hampered by sediments in the wastewater or stormwater stream. The safety advantages alone can be considerable when the sensor must be placed in situations that are less than ideal.​.

Speakers: Rick Dey, Teledyne ISCO Flowmeter Product Specialist, and Bob Glenn, Teledyne ISCO Regional Manager​

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How o​​ur​​​​ data service tools make your life easier and more productive

​July 2023

Hassle-free, budget-friendly cellular service and powerful water data management and analysis software at your fingertips. Discover the features and benefits of two powerful data service products from Teledyne ISCO. We'll discuss how they interact with one another, our flowmeters and samplers.​

ICell: Dedicated cellular service with set-up, account management and customer service — all from Teledyne ISCO. Currently available in the United States, ICell takes the confusion out of finding the right cellular service at the right price and setting it up to work correctly, right out of the box. During the webinar, we'll present a real-world example of how ICell works with our 6712 sampler and state-of-the-art flowmeters.

Flowlink® Cipher: Flowlink Cipher represents the latest advancement in Teledyne ISCO's Flowlink series of data management solutions. Our cloud-based data analysis software keeps your data safe and secure with up-to-date cybersecurity measures. Cipher allows you to view your data anywhere, any time. During the webinar, we'll demonstrate what it does, how it works and what it represents within Teledyne ISCO's ongoing innovation and leading-edge product lines.

Speakers: Rick Dey, Teledyne ISCO Product Specialist, and Dennis McGinnis, Teledyne ISCO Product Support Specialist​

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Best Practices for Collecting Water & Wastewater Samples to Test for PFAS

​June 2023

DescriptionPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as “forever chemicals,” are a rapidly increasing health and environmental concern among industrial, municipal and regulatory audiences.

PFAS can be detected in trace amounts in water and wastewater, but obtaining an accurate assessment is challenging due to the ubiquitous nature of the chemicals and the ease with which samples may be contaminated.

Best practices must be followed to assure samples are not corrupted anywhere along the collection stream. Topics covered include:

  • PFAS, PFAS sources and health effects
  • EPA regulations: Limits, methods
  • Best practices for collecting PFAS samples:
    • Allowed material for items used for sampling.   
    • Proper pre-site, at site and post-site procedures
    • How to store and transport the samples   

Speakers: Kaushal Trivedi, Teledyne ISCO Business Development Manager-Water Platform, and Steve McManus, Teledyne ISCO Senior Product Support Specialist​

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ICell, the link between ISCO devices and r​​emote data retrieval​

April 2023

Teledyne ISCO now offers dedicated cellular service (US only) for ISCO products with set-up, account management and customer service, making us the one-stop-shop for all your flowmeter and sampler equipment and communication needs.​​

Solutions For Measuring Open Channel Flow Under Hazardous Conditions In Sewer Manhole Applications​

March 2023

This webinar recording will leave you with a good understanding of flow measurement options meeting intrinsic safety requirements for typical sewer manhole applications. The recording will also provide an overview of open channel flow technologies using the latest in smart sensors and how cellular communications are commonly being used to transmit, view, analyze and alarm using the latest in cloud-based software — all while complying with Class I Div I requirements for intrinsic safety.​

Not in it for the long haul? We've got you covered​

January 2023

Rentals were designed to give our customers a cost-effective way to use our water and wastewater flowmeters and samplers. Customers who may not have the need or resources to purchase equipment may prefer this option. Whether for a week, a month, or a year, customers with short-term needs often find the rental option most appealing.​

Note: The rental program discussed in this Webinar only applies to those in the United States.

Naughty or Nice? A critical decision: Choosing the right method for measuring the flowrate of industrial effluent​

December 2022

Measuring the flowrate of industrial wastewater presents significant, unique challenges. Accuracy is imperative, whether the data is for billing confirmation, plant management, or regulatory compliance. That said, the effluent commonly contains solids, is chemically corrosive and may be at higher temperatures. Such instances make a submerged flowmeter impractical if not impossible to use. In some cases, even a flume is untenable due to build-up or blockages that create a constant need for costly maintenance and safety concerns.​

So, what is the right choice for flowrate monitoring? A variety of sensor technologies are available, and choosing the right one can make or break you. During this 45-minute webinar, Teledyne ISCO Regional Manager Darrell Kuta, a flow measurement expert, will describe the differences and benefits between the sensor technologies and provide insight on which solution is best for you.​

Wastewa​ter Disease Surveillance, Pathogens and Public Health: What we’ve learned, best practices and what the future holds

November 2022

Wastewater Disease Surveillance (WDS) has grown in prevalence and importance over the past two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its use is expanding worldwide to encompass other pathogens as well as opioids and other illegal drugs.

What do the present and future of WDS look like? As its use expands, it will be important to stay ahead of the learning curve. Municipalities, agencies and organizations that answer to the public will be asked what is being done at local levels to track and prevent illnesses before they reach pandemic levels. WDS is proving to be an important answer to that question.

Please join us for this 45-minute webinar, plus interactive Q&A, hosted by Rich Skradski, Northeast Regional Manager for Teledyne ISCO, and special guest presenter Dr. Jason Vogel, Director of the Oklahoma Water Survey and a Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma.

How munici​palities are using powerful, cloud-based software to make intelligent, data-based decisions for wastewater collection systems

October 2022

During this 45-minute presentation see for yourself how cloud-based monitoring can save you time, money and more. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your actual application needs with an expert.

Recent Enhancements to Flowlink Cipher 1.3 Collection Systems Data Management Software

July 2022

During this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A, attendees will gain valuable insight into the benefits of cloud-based data hosting and an extensive array of productivity tools at your fingertips with the recently updated Flowlink Cipher software, including drag-and-drop creation of graphs and scatter plots, customizable dashboards, GIS mapping, site alarms, power management, reports, rapid assessment of hydraulic conditions, and more. ​

DuraTracker​​®: Getting the most from this Versatile new Flow Logging System

June 2022

During this 45-minute webinar plus Q&A session, you’ll learn the great features this new system provides and how to leverage them to your greatest benefit.

The DuraTracker is compatible with Teledyne ISCO’s TIENet® sensor family of ultrasonic, area velocity and LaserFlow​® sensors. The rugged new design provides easy transportation, installation, and operation. Features include double the battery life and Bluetooth is now one of the many ways to communicate with the new DuraTracker.​

Detecting Pathogens in Wastewater: Picking a Sampler Type, Rou​​tine, and Method

May 2022

We hope you can join us for this timely, informative webinar, where you’ll learn the most cost-effective configurations for a variety of monitoring points including wastewater discharge, residential sewage, and water treatment facilities.​ ​

LaserFlow: The Best of Bot​h Worlds in Subsurface, Open Channel Flow Measurement

April 2022

Join us for this informative webinar featuring practical information you can immediately apply to your specific needs for accurate, dependable open-channel flow measurement.​​​​

Flowlink Ciphe​​r 1.2 - Collection Systems Data Management Software - Recent Enhancements

March 2022

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will be able to obtain more information on Cipher and the new features in version 1.2.

Introducing ​the New BLZZRD Portable Refrigerated Sampler​

February 2022

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will be brought fully up to speed on the latest advancements in refrigerated portable sampling technology and how to deploy the BLZZRD in a broad range of critical applications where reliable performance and low maintenance are required. Learn as well how to access Teledyne ISCO’s water-sampling experts at any time for help with your equipment selection and installation questions​.​​  ​​​

C​OVID-19 Early W​​arning System Using WBE

January 2022

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will gain valuable insight into community-based sewage surveillance, how to rapidly set up and operate an effective monitoring and detection system, and ensure it is well integrated for optimum public health actionability. ​​

Flowmeter Billing Accuracy

December 2021

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will be able to obtain most accurate flow data and defend the measurements using raw data analytics and advanced diagnostic techniques. Learn also how to access Teledyne ISCO’s flow measurement experts at any time to assist with instrument selection, installation, operation, and maintenance.

Condition Based Flowmeter Maintenance and Calib​ration

October 2021

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will know how to identify the need for calibration and best practices for performing maintenance and recalibration under relevant field conditions. Learn as well how to access Teledyne ISCO’s water sampling experts at any time to assist with sampler selection, installation, operation, and maintenance.

​Flowlink C​​ipher Water Data Management and Analysis Software

August 2021​

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will gain valuable insight into the extensive array of productivity tools including site profiles, drag-and-drop creation of graphs and scatter plots, customizable dashboards, maps view, site alarms, device voltages, rapid assessment of hydraulic conditions, and more.

Measuring Flow Rates in Large​​ Channels and Rivers

July 2021​

From this 45-minute presentation plus Q&A session, attendees will be better able to assess large open channel installations to identify important challenges and select the most appropriate measurement instruments and calculation methods. Attendees will also learn how to access Teledyne ISCO's flow measurement experts at any time for help with system installation, configuration, operation, and data validation.​​​

PFAS Sampling​ Strategies

June 2021​

From this 45-​minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will be brought fully up-to-date on the current PFAS landscape, how it is evolving, and how to develop highly effective sampling strategies for a variety of challenging environments. Learn also how to access Teledyne ISCO’s PFAS experts at any time to assist with sampler selection, installation, operation, and maintenance.​​

What to Consider When Collecting Water Sam​​​ples

May 2021​

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will gain greater insight into the factors affecting a variety of water-sampling projects and will be able to know with certainty that a particular installation is going to produce highly accurate and reliable samples. Learn as well how to access Teledyne ISCO’s water sampling experts at any time to assist with sampler selection, installation, operation, and maintenance.​

Cipher: Data Collecti​on Anywhere, Anytime on Any Device

April ​ 2021​

From this 45-minute presentation plus interactive Q&A session, attendees will gain valuable insight into the extensive array of productivity tools including site profiles, drag-and-drop creation of graphs and scatter plots, customizable dashboards, maps view, site alarms, device voltages, rapid assessment of hydraulic conditions, and more.

Ask ISCO: All About Porta​ble Sampling

March 2021​

From this 45-minute event, attendees will gain better insight into the most commonly encountered problems in portable sampling applications and how to handle them.​

Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow Rate Measurement

February 2021​

In this introductory-level webinar, Darrell Kuta, Business Development Manager, discusses how to identify—and properly address—the most important factors affecting the design of your open-channel project.​​

Tips and Tr​​icks for Winter Sampling Webinar

January 2021

In this intermediate-to-advanced webinar Teledyne ISCO’s flow measurement experts discuss current best practices for obtaining accurate and reliable flow rate data in environments where traditional small-channel and/or closed-channel methods are not suitable.

Measuring Flow Rates i​n Large Channels and Rivers

December 2020

In this intermediate-to-advanced webinar Teledyne ISCO’s flow measurement experts discuss current best practices for obtaining accurate and reliable flow rate data in environments where traditional small-channel and/or closed-channel methods are not suitable.

Measuring Flow in​ Difficult Conditions

November 2020

In many cases where you thought it was difficult or impossible to measure flow, there actually might be a way. From small pipe to large pipe, slow or fast moving flow conditions, or even clear liquid, there are ways to measure that. 

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How advanced laser technology is being used to read velocity in extreme flow applications, such as high and low velocity sites.
  • How smart technology is used to provide maximum flexibility for selecting the appropriate flow sensor for the application.
  • How to measure these flow conditions in hazardous locations.

Advanced Technologies for Monitoring COVID-19 in Wastewater

October 2020

In this one-hour presentation and interactive Q&A session, subject matter experts from GT Molecular​​ and Teledyne ISCO discuss current best practices for the selection of wastewater monitoring sites, automatic sampling instruments, and advanced molecular detection of genetic material in the samples.

Confirming the Accuracy ​of Open Channel Flow Data​

August 2020

In this webinar Teledyne ISCO’s factory experts explain how to read, analyze, and interpret flowmeter data, how to confirm accuracy, and how to use the advanced diagnostics capabilities of Flowlink software to tune your sensor installation for optimal performance.

Laser & Radar Sensors for ​Open Channel Measurement Applications

July 2020

From this webinar you will have a clear understanding of both technologies and the benefits of noncontact open channel flowmete​rs.

Tracking COVID-​19 in Wastewater

June 2020

From this webinar you will be able to identify the most cost-effective configurations for a variety of monitoring points including wastewater discharge, residential sewage, and water treatment facilities.

Open Channel ​Sensor Diagnostics

May 2020

In this webinar, Rick Dey and Darrell Kuta, Teledyne ISCO Business Development Managers discuss what diagnostic tools are available with three common open channel sensors. They will show you how to read the story behind your sensors diagnostic data.

Increasing Safety & Minimizing E​xposure with Collection System Flow Measurement

May 2020

In this webinar, John Trofatter, Teledyne ISCO Director of Business Development, and Rick Dey, Teledyne ISCO Business Develop​ment Manager, address the unique hazards faced by wastewater operations and maintenance personnel and offers insights on how to remain safety focused and minimize potential exposure.

Firmware Updates to Improve Your ​​Performance

May 2020

In this webinar, designed for Teledyne ISCO customers, Darrell Kuta and Steve McManus show you how to keep your Teledyne ISCO firmware up-to-date and why that is important.

Preparing for the Wet Weather Monitoring Season

April 2020

In this webinar, Product Support Specialists Dennis McGinnis and Steve McManus, along with Bob Glenn, Regional Manager – Water Platform discuss the steps cities take to prepare for wet weather flow monitoring and how a little extra effort now can help a monitoring program run smoothly.​

Troubleshooting and Optimizing IS​​CO Communication Devices

April 2020

Rich Skradski, Teledyne ISCO Regional Manager, and Greg Hazen, Product Support Specialist at Teledyne ISCO, will answer all your questions about modems, their challenges and how to troubleshoot any breakdown in communications.

Open-Channel Flow Measureme​​nt 101

April 2020

In this webinar, Darrell Kuta, Flowmeter Business Development Manager at Teledyne ISCO, discusses the pros and cons of various open-channel flowmeter technologies and where they are most applicable.

Collecting Samples: Placement, Se​tup, and Programming

March 2020

Product Support Specialist at Teledyne ISCO, Jeff VandeHoef will discuss what to look for in choosing a sampler site and ways to ensure the reliability of your samples.​

Measuring Flow in Hazardo​​us Applications

February 2020

Business Development Manager at Teledyne ISCO, Rick Dey, will discuss some of the challenges inherent to hazardous locations, and ways to overcome them.

Ask ISCO: Measuring Open Channel ​Flows

January 2020

In this webinar, Teledyne ISCO Business Development Manager, Darrell Kuta, discusses common open channel flow challenges – and provides tips on how to overcome them.

Ask ISCO: About Vacuum Samplers​

October 2019

This webinar will be driven and directed by your questions. During this webinar, our industry experts will answer your submitted questions, and take questions live from the audience.

Hazardous Areas and the LaserFlow Ex

September 2019

Darrell Kuta and Rick Dey will discuss the hazardous areas rating system and how the LaserFlow Ex will reduce exposure risk. You will also learn how to obtain accurate data with minimal maintenance while in compliance with hazardous rated areas.

By the end of the webinar, we will know:

  • What is Class 1 Div. 1 and what areas in the collection system are rated
  • How to ​obtain accurate data with minimal maintenance while in compliance with hazardous rated areas
  • How smart technology can allow users to select appropriate sensor technology for the application​

Speaker: Darrell Kuta and Rick Dey, Key Account Managers, Flowmeter Products

Measuring Flow in D​ifficult Conditions

June 2019

In many cases where  you thought it was difficult or impossible to measure flow, there actually might be a way. From small pipe to large pipe, slow or fast moving flow conditions, or even clear liquid, there are ways to measure that. 

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • ​How advanced laser technology is being used to read velocity in extreme flow applications, such as high and low velocity sites.
  • How smart technology is used to provide maximum flexibility for selecting the appropriate flow sensor for the application.
  • How to measure these flow conditions in hazardous locations.

Speaker: Rick Dey, Key Account Manager, Flowmeter Products

Ask ISCO: Collection System Flow Moni​toring

May 2019

In our new webinar segment: Ask ISCO, we want to help you, our valued customers and viewers by answering your questions. We will be hosting a collection systems related Q&A session with our panel of product support specialists, as they hope to answer your questions.​ 

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • ​Best practices for collection systems
  • Commonly used technologies
  • Installation Do's and Don​t's

Speaker: Steve McManus, Product Support Specialist

Vacuum vs. Peristaltic Pump Samplers: Which is Right for You​?

April 2019

We discuss how vacuum samplers and peristaltic samplers function, which applications they are ideal for, and how to decide which type is right for you. These samplers may use different technologies, but they both deliver high sample integrity and preform reliably.

Speaker: Jeff Vandehoef, Product Support Services Specialist

Efficient Ways to Do Stormwater Sampling

March 2019

We discuss different hardware used for stormwater sampling​. We will also touch on methods of communication and necessary power needs. Plus, we will explain ways of preserving your sample in the event of a storm.

Speaker: Dennis McGinnis, Product Support Specialist

Things to Consider When U​sing Collection System Flow Meters

February 2019

In our  Water & Wastewater webinar, we will be discussing flow monitoring, and why one would need to collect flow data. We will also discuss methods and best practices for collecting data. Plus, we will introduce you to different types of flowmeter technologies available for reading flow, and which would be best for your unique flow monitoring system.

Speaker: Dennis McGinnis, Product Support Specialist


ASK ISCO: Portable Sam​pling

January 2019

In our Water & Wastewater webinar, we will  discuss all things portable sampling, but with a twist! In our new webinar segment: Ask ISCO, we want to hear from you, our valued customers and viewers. We will host a product and application related Q&A session with our panel of product support specialists, as they hope to answer your questions about portable sampling.

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