Description
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Measured CTD with all the benefits of the SWiFT
The new SWiFT CTD profiler provides survey-grade sensor technology coupled with the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable battery and an integral GPS module to geo-locate each profile.
Ease of use is at the heart of the SWiFT range and the new SWiFT CTD not only makes any problematic battery changes a thing of the past and delivers fully-automated data transfer with no user input required, it also features Valeport’s signature SWiFT magnetic switch ring. The switching ring is easy to operate even with cold hands, it simply turns through 90 degrees and reassuringly clicks into position. The end cap features user-friendly LED status indications for GPS, battery and communications.
Enhanced accuracy
Using Valeport’s world-leading high accuracy sensor technology to combine sensors for multiple profiles in a single drop, the SWiFT CTD features a new fast response temperature probe and operates down to 500m as standard, delivering directly measured Conductivity, Temperature and Depth.
In addition to the directly measured CTD, you have computed Salinity, Density and Sound Velocity which is calculated using the UNESCO international standard algorithm and the Chen and Millero equation.
Download and review data with Valeport Ocean
Data can be quickly and easily downloaded wirelessly and uses Valeport’s new Ocean software for iOS, Android and PC platforms. Data can be instantly shared in industry-standard data formats.
Multiple Applications
With an operational battery life of up to five days and the convenience of charge via USB, the SWiFT CTD is intended for offshore, coastal, harbour and inland environmental and hydrographic survey use.
The SWiFT CTD is robust and portable. Constructed from titanium to provide unmatched durability, the CTD sensors are housed in a strong acetal protective cage. An optional deployment cage is also available to bolt onto the instrument to help get the SWiFT CTD to depth in fast-flowing currents.
Additional information
| Year of initial development | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | N |
| Max. conductivity [S/m] | 80 |
| Resolution of conductivity [10^-3 S/m] | 0.001 |
| Accuracy of conductivity measurement | ±0.01 m/s |
| Resolution of salinity [psu] | 0.01 |
| Resolution of sound velocity [m/s] | 0.25 |
| External recorder required | N |
| Direct data reading | Y |
| Connectors | USB |
| Telemetry link to remote location | Y |
| Conductivity sensor | Y |
| Software name | Valeport Ocean |
| Graphical presentation | Y |
| Raw data editing | Y |
| Re-computation with raw data | Y |
| CTD Probe controller | Y |
| Recording with third party software | Y |
| Brand | Valeport Limited |
| Addres | Valeport Limited St, Peters Quay TQ9 5EW Totnes United Kingdom |
| Type of conductivity sensor | Polyurethane coated titanium with ceramic core |
| Accuracy of temperature measurement | ±0.01°C |
| Weight in air [kg] | 2.7 |
| Operating temperature: min. [°C] | -5 |
| Diameter [mm] | 78 |
| Length [mm] | 350 |
| Housing Material | Titanium |
| Battery | Y |
| Battery type | Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery pack |
| Battery duration [hr] | Up to 5 days operations |
| Max. depth [m] | 500 |
| Max. pressure [bar] | 50 |
| Operating temperature: max. [°C] | 35 |
| Resolution of temperature [°C] | 0.001 |
| Pressure sensor | Y |
| Type of pressure sensor | Temperature compensated piezo-resistive pressure transducer |
| Resolution of pressure [% FS] | 0.001 |
| Accuracy of pressure sensor | ±0.01% FS |
| Temperature sensor | Y |
| Type of temperature sensor | Fast response thermistor temperature sensor |
| Min. temperature [°C] | -5 |
| Max. temperature [°C] | 35 |
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