This is a safety feature of the instrument, whereby the lamp is turned off when its temperature reaches 35°C (95°F) to prevent damage from overheating. The SUNA continues to output dark frames while monitoring the temperature, and will restart the lamp once it has...
FAQs
What types of telemetry systems are supported for the AMP?
The most common telemetry system utilized is a FreeWave radio system. Transmission times for the science data are typically 20-30 seconds through the FreeWave modem when the receiver is within 3 km of the profiler.Other telemetry systems include a broadband...
What is the profiling speed of the Thetis and is this configurable?
The Thetis profiling speeds are user configurable through the Sea-Bird Scientific Profiler Host software, and can be altered during any telemetry session during a deployment. The user can select profiling speeds ranging from 2 to 35 cm/sec.
What is the endurance of the Thetis?
Our endurance is limited by the battery power and instrument configuration. We have demonstrated a 30 day endurance in testing offshore Newport, OR.
How do I find information about the options available with each instrument?
On the product page for each instrument, there are two tabs that provide ordering information:Click the Configuration tab to see all the features and options available on our price list. The Configuration tab provides explanatory information, illustrations, and...
Should I purchase spare sensors for my SBE 9plus or 25plus?
Most customers purchase spare conductivity and temperature sensors. These sensors are exposed to ocean conditions and therefore more likely to be broken than an internal sensor. It is also very easy to change them because they are independent...
Where can I purchase standard seawater?
IAPSO standard seawater is available in 250 ml vials. For more information and purchase inquiry, e-mail osil@oceanscientific.co.uk.
Where do I find pricing information for new instruments, calibration services, and/or repair services?
Sea-Bird does not publish prices on the website. Please contact us for pricing:Email seabird@seabird.com,Phone +1 425-643-9866, orFill out our Quote Request Form
Which Sea-Bird profiling CTD is best for my application?
Sea-Bird makes four main profiling CTD instruments, as well as several profiling CTD instruments for specialized applications.In order of decreasing cost, the four main profiling CTD instruments are the SBE 911plus CTD, SBE 25plus Sealogger CTD, SBE...
I want to integrate a moored CTD with some auxiliary sensors (transmissometer, fluorometer, etc.). Which CTD should I use?
Sea-Bird currently manufactures only 1 moored CTD that can accept auxiliary sensors, the SBE 16plus V2 SeaCAT (and its inductive modem version, the 16plus-IM V2). These instruments measure conductivity and temperature; a pressure sensor is...
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