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3S Oceanographic Thermometer
The superior performance of the SBE 3S results from its optimized
electronic design, combined with an extraordinarily precise calibration
procedure and quality testing program. The SBE 3S has a time response of
approximately 0.6 second, has an initial accuracy of 0.001 °C, and is
typically stable to 0.002 °C per year.
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3F CTD Temperature Sensor
The superior performance of the SBE 3F results from its optimized
electronic design, combined with an extraordinarily precise calibration
procedure and quality testing program. The SBE 3F has a time response of
approximately 0.07 second, an initial accuracy of 0.001 °C, and is
typically stable to 0.002 °C per year.
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3plus Premium CTD Temperature Sensor
The superior performance of the SBE 3plus results from its
optimized electronic design, superior calibration, response
characterization, and quality testing program. The SBE 3plus is a
more rigorously tested and calibrated version of our SBE 3F temperature
sensor. A sensor is designated as an SBE 3plus only after
demonstrating drift of less than 0.001 °C during a six-month screening
period. In addition, the time response is carefully measured and verified to
be 0.065 ± 0.010 seconds.
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4 Conductivity Sensor
Modular, self-contained instruments that measure
conductivity from 0 to 7 S/m (Siemens/meter), thus covering the full range
of lake and oceanic applications. The sensors offer improved temperature
compensation, smaller fit residuals, and very fast turn-on stabilization
times.
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5M Miniature Submersible Pump
Consists of a centrifugal pump head and a long-life, DC, ball
bearing motor contained in a compact titanium pressure housing useable to
10,500 meters (34,400 ft) deep. The pump impeller and electric drive motor
are coupled magnetically through the housing, providing high reliability by
eliminating moving seals
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5T Submersible Pump
A compact unit consisting of a centrifugal pump head and a
long-life, brushless, DC, ball bearing motor contained in a titanium
pressure housing useable to 10,500 meters. The pump impeller and electric
drive motor are coupled magnetically through the housing, providing high
reliability by eliminating moving seals.
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7 Microstructure Conductivity Sensor
A reliable, lightweight instrument intended for use in marine
profiling applications where its high speed and spatial resolving power
offer the ability to characterize small scale ocean conductivity features.
Where salinity variations are minimal, the conductivity signal offers
unexcelled resolution of temperature structure. Used in conjunction with the
Sea-Bird SBE 8 Microstructure Temperature Sensor, the SBE 7 can provide
comparably sensitive resolution of salinity and density fields.
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8 Microstructure Temperature Sensor
A reliable, lightweight instrument intended for use in marine
profiling applications where its high speed and spatial resolving power
offer the ability to characterize small scale ocean temperature features.
Used in conjunction with the Sea-Bird SBE 7 Microstructure Conductivity
sensor, the SBE 8 can provide comparably sensitive resolution of salinity
and density fields.
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SBE-911plus
CTD
24 HZ pumped CTD with TC-duct and up to 8 optional
auxiliary sensors
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SBE-9plus Underwater Unit
Standard underwater units have aluminum housings rated to
6800 meters, and are supplied with one conductivity and one temperature
sensor (fitted with a TC Duct and constant-flow pump), and an
internally mounted, temperature-compensated Paroscientific Digiquartz
pressure sensor for 6,800 meter (10,000 psia) full scale range. Input
channels and bulkhead connectors are provided for an optional second
(redundant) pair of temperature and conductivity sensors.
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SBE-11plus Deck Unit
Include RS-232 and IEEE-488 computer interfaces, NMEA 0183
interface for adding GPS position to CTD data, eight input channel for
surface PAR sensor, and audible bottom contact (or altimeter) alarm. The
11plus also provides a remote pressure output (useful as an input
signal for towed vehicle control) and a programmable serial ASCII data
output containing up to seven variables in computed engineering units.
The SBE 11plus is pre-wired for installation of the optional
subcarrier modem (including water sampler control push buttons and
status lights).
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14 Remote Depth Readout
Housed in a rugged, spray-proof package suitable for mounting at
the winch operator's position. It provides a visual display of CTD depth
(meters), pressure (dbars) or altitude (in meters, if altimeter is installed
on CTD). A large, four-digit, liquid crystal display is easily read, even in
direct sunlight.
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SBE-16plus
SeaCAT
5 to 14.400 seconds sampling Temperature &
Conductivity recorder (Pressure optional) with up to 4 optional
auxiliary sensors
A Temperature and Conductivity recorder (pressure optional) intended
for moorings and other long-duration, fixed-site deployments.
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SBE-17plus V2 SEARAM
The SBE 17 plus V2 SEARAM is used to operate any SBE 9 plus
CTD underwater unit in self-contained internal recording mode, without
the need for conducting winch cable. Carousel Auto-Fire capability has
been added to the new Version 2 (V2) SEARAM. When the SEARAM is
integrated with an SBE 9 plus CTD and an SBE 32 Carousel Water
Sampler, users can collect water samples at preprogrammed depths and
record CTD data with one autonomous system. Auxiliary sensors
connected to the SBE 9 plus are also supported. CTD profile data and
separate bottle summary data are stored in memory, and can be quickly
uploaded to a computer without opening the SEARAM.
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18 pH Sensor
Uses a pressure-balanced glass-electrode /Ag/AgCl-reference pH
probe to provide in-situ measurements at depths up to 1,200 meters.
The replaceable pH probe is permanently sealed and is supplied with a soaker
bottle attachment that prevents the reference electrode from drying out
during storage. The sensor and associated interface electronics is a
modular, self-contained package that is easy to install, service, and
calibrate.
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SBE-19plus
SeaCAT Profiler
4 HZ pumped CTD with TC-duct and up to 4 optional
auxiliary sensors
Can be operated without a computer from even the smallest boat, with
field data recorded in internal memory and processed later on your
PC, or data can be transmitted in real time over 7,000 meter,
single-core, armored cables directly to your computer’s serial port.
The fast sampling and pump-controlled TC-ducted flow configuration
significantly reduces salinity spiking caused by ship heave, and
allows slower descent rates for improved resolution of water column
features. Auxiliary sensors for dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity,
fluorescence, PAR, and ORP can also be added, and for moored
deployments it can be set to time-series mode using software
commands.
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21 SEACAT Thermosalinograph
Accurately determines sea surface temperature and
conductivity from underway vessels. Typically mounted near the
ship's seawater intake in a PVC water jacket assembly, the sensors
are connected by cable to an AC-powered junction box positioned near
the user's computer. The junction box provides sensor power and an
isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending
GPS navigation information to the data stream. Salinity, density,
sound velocity, and other variables may be computed, tabulated, and
plotted using the software supplied.
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SBE-25
SeaLogger CTD
8 HZ pumped CTD with TC-duct and up to 7 optional
auxiliary sensors
The ideal research-quality CTD profiling system for coastal,
estuarine, and budget-minded deep-water work. Battery powered and
typically used to record data in memory, eliminating the need for a
large vessel, electrical sea cable, and on-board computer. Can also
operate in real-time, transmitting data via an opto-isolated RS-232
serial port.
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26 SEAGAUGE Wave & Tide Recorder
The SBE 26 combines Sea-Bird's reliable
semiconductor-memory electronics, stable time base, precision
thermometer, and quartz-crystal pressure sensor to provide wave and
tide recording of unprecedented resolution and accuracy, along with
high-quality temperature information. A second input connector for a
conductivity sensor is also standard.
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27 pH/ORP (Redox) Sensor
Combines a pressure balanced glass-electrode, Ag/AgCl reference
probe and platinum ORP electrode to provide in-situ measurements up
to 1,200 meters deep. The replaceable pH probe is permanently sealed and is
supplied with a soaker bottle attachment to prevent the reference electrode
from drying out during storage.
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29 Strain-Gauge Pressure Sensor
Modular pressure sensor consisting of a mechanical strain-gauge
pressure transducer with thermistor temperature compensation. Measures
absolute pressure in one of seven full scale pressure ranges from 20 to 7,000
meters depth.
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| SBE 32
Carousel Water Sampler
An innovative design free of the
reliability problems associated with motor-driven
types. The Carousel has no moving-shaft seals that can bind up at low temperatures or under pressure because each bottle position has its own
magnetically-activated lanyard release latch. Only the
magnetic field, not a moving part,
links the Carousel's lanyard release mechanism with the
pylon control electronics.
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| SBE 33 Carousel
Deck Unit
For stand-alone Carousel use (without a CTD), the Deck Unit provides power and real-time
control to the water sampler. When used with a CTD
other than the 911plus, it also provides a
real-time data telemetry link and power for the CTD and
auxiliary instruments. Two optional interfaces can be
added to the SBE 33; a NMEA 0183 interface to allow GPS position data to be appended to Sea-Bird
CTD
data, and an auxiliary A/D channel to interface a
surface PAR sensor.
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35 Deep Ocean Standards Thermometer
A laboratory standards thermometer with the unique ability to be
used both in fixed point cells and at depths up to 6,800 meters. It is
unaffected by shock and vibration encountered in shipboard and industrial
environments, making it ideal for use in calibration laboratories in the
range of -5 to +35° C, and in the thermodynamic method of measuring hydro
turbine efficiency.
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| SBE 36 CTD Deck
Unit
The SBE 36 provides surface power and two-way communication for self-contained Sea-Bird
CTDs
(e.g., SBE 19 or 25), allowing users to operate with
typical single- or multi-conductor sea cables. The SBE
36 has ample power available for auxiliary sensors that
may not otherwise be supportable by battery-powered CTDs. The SBE 36 also includes a NMEA 0183
interface that permits GPS time and position data to be
merged with the CTD data. One A/D input channel for use
with a surface reference PAR sensor (QSP-240R) is
optional.
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37-SI MicroCAT (Serial Interface)
High-accuracy conductivity and temperature (pressure
optional) Serial Interface sensor without batteries or memory. The
SI MicroCAT is useful as a stand-alone monitoring device, and is
easily integrated with current meters, ROVs, AUVs, towed sonars, and
other instrumentation platforms. Titanium housing, 7,000 meters
rated
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37-SM MicroCAT (Serial Interface & Memory)
High-accuracy conductivity and temperature (pressure
optional) recorder with internal battery and memory. Designed for
moorings or other long duration, fixed-site deployments, includes a
standard serial interface. Titanium housing, 7,000 meters rated. The
MicroCAT communicates directly with a computer via standard RS-232
interface. An optional RS-485 interface allows multiple MicroCATs to
share a common 2-wire cable.
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38 Digital Oceanographic Thermometer
New A/D acquisition electronics, ultra-stable
thermistor, and state-of-the-art calibration provide the standards-level
performance of an expensive AC bridge and platinum thermometer at a small
fraction of the cost. The SBE 38 Digital Oceanographic Thermometer is not
affected by shock and vibration, has high accuracy and stability, has a
rugged corrosion-proof 10,500 meter titanium pressure housing, and is easy
to use. Real-time temperature data is transmitted in ASCII characters (in °C)
via RS-232 or RS-485 standard serial interface for display or logging by PC
or data logger.
Absolute accuracy is better than 0.001 °C (1
mK) and resolution is approximately 0.00025 °C
(0.25 mK). Each sensor includes certification which demonstrates drift of
less than 0.001 °C during a six month period.
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39 Temperature (pressure optional) Recorder
High-accuracy temperature (pressure optional) recorder
with internal battery and non-volatile memory for deployment at
depths up to 10,500 meters. Intended for moorings or other
long-term, fixed-site applications, as well as shorter-term
deployments on nets, towed vehicles, or ROVs. Calibration
coefficients are stored in EEPROM, and uploaded data is in ASCII
engineering units (°C and decibars).
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43 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Sensor
Sets a new oxygen measurement standard for oceanographic
research. The new sensor is a Clark polarographic membrane type in which
careful choices of materials, geometry, and sensor chemistry are combined
with superior electronics interfacing and calibration methodology to yield
major gains in performance.
Calibration stability is improved by an order of magnitude; the new sensor
holds calibration in shipment and requires less frequent calibration.
Temperature response and corrections are dramatically improved. The largest
source of error in profiling applications is nearly eliminated, and the
equilibration ‘wait time’ at the beginning of a profile is reduced to
seconds. Profiling accuracy in gradients is dramatically improved.
Pressure hysteresis is largely eliminated in the upper ocean (1,000 meters).
Oxygen features are more precisely resolved, and the agreement in
down-and-up profiles reduces the ambiguity.
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| SBE 44 Underwater Inductive Modem
(UIM)
Makes it possible to integrate ADCPs or other instruments having
standard serial interfaces with MicroCATs or other instruments that
communicate via Sea-Bird’s inductive modem telemetry system. The UIM has a
built-in inductive cable coupler (split toroid) and cable clamp, providing
data communications without the need for electrical connections, and an easy
and secure attachment to any point on a jacketed mooring wire. An underwater
bulkhead connector on the end cap provides the serial data connection, a
control line, and switched power out.
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45 MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)
Externally-powered, high-accuracy instrument, designed
for shipboard determination of sea surface (pumped-water)
conductivity and temperature. Salinity and sound velocity can also
be computed.
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| SBE 46 LCD Display Box
Designed for indoor shipboard or laboratory display of up to four
parameters obtained from an external instrument, without the need for
a dedicated computer. The SBE 46 can interface with many Sea-Bird
instruments.
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48 Hull Temperature Sensor
High-accuracy temperature recorder with non-volatile memory,
designed for shipboard determination of sea surface temperature. Mounted
with magnets just below the water line, the SBE 48's temperature sensor is
in contact with the inside of the ship's hull.
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49 FastCAT CTD Sensor
16 HZ pumped CTD with TC-duct
Integrated CTD sensor intended for use as a modular component in
towed vehicles, ROVs, AUVs, or other autonomous platforms that can
supply DC power and acquire serial data. FastCAT’s pump-controlled
/ TC-ducted flow feature minimizes salinity spiking, and its 16 Hz
sampling provides very high spatial resolution of oceanographic
structures and gradients.
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50 Digital Oceanographic Pressure Sensor
High-accuracy, high-resolution (16 Hz sampling) pressure sensor,
intended for towed vehicle, ROV, AUV, or other autonomous profiling
applications at depths up to 7,000 meters. Must be externally powered, and
its RS-232C data (and/or optional 0-5 V output) logged or telemetered by the
vehicle to which it is mounted.
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SBE-52 MP
Moored Profiler
The SBE 52-MP is a conductivity, temperature, depth
(pressure) sensor (CTD), designed for moored profiling applications
in which the instrument makes vertical profile measurements from a
device that travels vertically beneath a buoy, or from a buoyant
sub-surface sensor package that is winched up and down from a
bottom-mounted platform. The 52-MP incorporates pump-controlled, TC-ducted
flow to minimize salinity spiking.
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SBE-55
ECO
Water Sampler
The ECO is the ideal small-boat water sampler for
coastal, estuarine, and large lake ecological monitoring. The ECO is
light and economical and can be integrated with an SBE 19, 19plus,
or 25 CTD. It is available in a three-bottle or six-bottle
configuration with 4-lite r ECO sample
bottles, uniquely designed for the ECO. The ECO can operate
autonomously on internal batteries and be programmed to close
bottles at selected depths, allowing deployment using non-electrical
wire or line. It also can be used with an SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit
for real-time CTD data acquisition and water sampling. Real-time
operation requires an electro-mechanical cable and slip-ring
equipped winch.
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SBE-56
Temperature Logger NEW 2010!!!
The SBE 56 is a low-cost, high-accuracy, battery-powered
temperature logger that also records time.
The SBE 56 includes a pressure-protected thermistor with a 0.5
second time constant, providing excellent accuracy and resolution
when fast sampling at 1 Hz. It has exceptional stability; drift is
typically less than 0.002 °C per year. Equipped with 64 MB memory,
high-accuracy real time clock, plastic housing for depths up to 1000
meters (3280 ft), USB 2.0 interface, and easy-to-use Java-based
software for communication, data upload, data conversion, and
plotting on nearly any computer operating system. The SBE 56
delivers unprecedented accuracy and stability at a price you would
expect to pay for similar recorders that are 10 times less accurate.
SBE 56 power consumption is very low. Using one 3.6 volt AA lithium
battery, the SBE 56 can acquire over 7 million temperature samples
when sampling at 1-second intervals (84 days). Sampling six times
per minute, the battery will last nearly 2 years. The memory can
store over 15 million samples (about 2 times the battery endurance).
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| Surface Inductive Modem (SIM)
Housed in a buoy or on land, provides the link between the
underwater inductive modem instruments and the computer or buoy controller.
Communication with the computer/buoy controller is via RS-232 (optional
RS-485).
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| Inductive Cable Coupler (ICC)
Links the underwater inductive modem and the SIM for typical
buoy applications.
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