DIGITAL SEVEN-HOLE PROBE SYSTEM
High-precision, integrated digital seven-hole probe system for directional velocity measurement
This fully self-contained, high-precision and robust flow measurement solution provides a compact, low-cost alternative to optical flow diagnostics. Ideal for use in wind-tunnel and motorsport applications, this probe offers industry-leading functionality at a fraction of the cost. Quick-change probe stings are also now offered on all digital multihole probes, for maximum flexibility and easy maintenance.
This system provides three components of velocity, together with absolute static pressure, local fluid temperature and humidity (for density corrections) and an IMU for automatic alignment and vibration warning. A low-profile, in-line sensor package (measuring under 18 mm in diameter) minimizes interference, and an integrated static pressure ring in the probe sting enables differential measurement directly against local static pressure for highest precision.
Applications
Digital seven-hole probe system
Wind tunnel testing
With 24-bit pressure measurements, integrated environmental and alignment sensors, this system is one of the most sophisticated and functional fluid velocity probes on the market. Available with ranges down to 160 Pa and with an integrated fluid temperature sensor, this system is equally ideal for low- and high-speed aerodynamics.
Motorsport
With package dimensions and communications similar to other five-hole products currently available, this system offers a high-performance, high-precision alternative for wind-tunnel scanning. High fabrication tolerance and factory sensor calibration also allows a degree of probe interchangability minimizing the need for time-consuming recalibrations.
Unmanned aircraft
This enclosed system may equally be used on light UAVs, including the probe and instrumentation in a single component for ease of installation and use. The low mass, range and power consumption mean that this system is well-suited to low-altitude, low-speed operation.
FEATURES
Product Details
Data sheets and user manuals
Technical notes, application notes and references
- Uncertainty in pressure-based velocity probes – TN-0614-2017
- Multi-hole pressure probes – TN-0616-2016
- Generalized calibration of multihole velocity probes (external link)
- Optimal calibration of directional velocity probes (external link)
- Compensating low-range pressure sensors for vibration error (external link)
Downloads available
USB Driver:
Software (ID7HP):
Compatible with product firmware v2.0 and higher (probes produced after 1 January 2024). Older probes can be updated using the firmware update utility.
- Surrey Sensors Ltd. ID7HP user interface v2.0
- NI LabVIEW VI development kit for ID7HP v2.0
- CRC-16 Checksum implementation tools
Software (ID8HP):
- Surrey Sensors Ltd. ID8HP user interface
- NI LabVIEW VI development kit for ID8HP
- CRC-16 Checksum implementation tools
Third-party drivers (required):
- National Instruments LabVIEW (select “run time engine” only, 64-bit version)
- National Instruments NI-VISA
End-user licence agreements:
Downloads available
For ID7HP-series probes produced between 1 April 2014 and 31 December 2023. Third-party drivers are still required.
User Manual (7 channel) – Surrey Sensors USM-ID7HP-042020-2.2
Firmware update utility (ID7HP only):
For ID7HP-series probes produced between 1 April 2014 and 31 December 2023. This utility will update the probe’s firmware to be compatible with new software releases and updates. Note that the new firmware build is incompatible with earlier software versions and any LabView VIs developed for them. This update is recommended for ‘clean rebuilds’ only.
Firmware recovery utility (ID7HP only):
This utility will restore the probe’s firmware to version 1.1a, and enable legacy software and LabView VIs to be used. Note that version 1.x is being deprecated.
Software (version 1.x):
Compatible with product firmware v1.x (factory-installed on ID7HP probes produced from 1 April 2014 to 31 December 2023).
End-user licence agreements: