The deep SBE41 and SBE61 use the same pressure sensor - a 7000dbar Kistler. And, they are calibrated with the same Paroscientific Digiquartz reference. However, the calibration process is different. A deep SBE41 receives a 2-point sensor only temperature compensation...
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How can I change the USER and PWD (password) credential settings on my Navis float?
The menu to configure the factory parameters you are asking about is accessible through the i*? command. The ? argument for this command will give you a list of all of the arguments to change each individual menu. Let me know if you have any questions about the list...
Can I program my SUNA to start at a preferred time?
Unfortunately, users cannot currently program their SUNA to start at a preferred time. As soon as the SUNA is powered, the instrument will begin it’s programmed sampling mode on the hour. Users can use the offset feature to change the start time. For example, an...
How do I use Continuous Mode on my SUNA V2?
The continuous mode setting allows the user to program their SUNA to run continuously for an indefinite amount of time. When power is supplied to the SUNA, it will start data acquisition without an end time or maximum number of frames to measure. In general, we do not...
How do I use Fixed Time Mode on my SUNA?
The fixed time mode setting allows the user to program their SUNA to run continuously for a period of time or specified number of frames. When data acquisition has completed, the sensor will enter a low-power standby mode.
How do I use Periodic (Autonomous) Mode on my SUNA?
The periodic mode setting allows the user to select how often, and how long sample intervals are based on frame-based or time-based operation. For example, if a user would like to program their SUNA to sample every two hours, they would use a sample interval of two...
What is the effect of temperature drift on practical salinity for my CTD?
Temperature and Conductivity are two of the most important values taken into consideration when our instrument calculates the practical salinity of seawater. When one sees a change in a measured value, such as temperature, that change will affect your salinity reading...
Why does the specified range of the ECO BB sensors (expressed in m^-1) not match the maximum output calculated from my calibration sheet (expressed in m^-1 sr^-1)?
The back-scattering measurements are a portion of the total beam attenuation coefficient of the water being sampled. The beam attenuation is measured during the back-scattering calibration. Therefore, the range specification on the data sheet for the BB sensor (0 – 3...
How can I use Bottle Summary to output the bottle number as well as the trip order to a .btl file?
Yes, it is possible to include bottle 'serial numbers' through the use of a .sn file, which is a user-created file containing information about the bottles you have fired. Creating the file before processing your data in Seabird Data Processing's Bottle Summary module...
How will cell fouling / contamination affect the conductivity / salinity data of a Sea-bird CTD?
Cells that have been contaminated with foreign material generally read low of the actual conductivity. Your zero (in air) conductivity reading is generally unaffected. The conductivity error due to fouling will generally be proportional to the conductivity value....
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