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miniSVP – Sound Velocity Profiler

The miniSVP, a budget Sound Velocity Profiler designed to make the best SV measurements in the world available to everyone.

Featuring Valeport’s unique acclaimed “time of flight” SV sensor, the miniSVP is available in either 500m rated acetal or 6000m rated titanium versions. A single C cell and large Flash memory allow hundreds of profiles to be recorded, and the pre-programmed profiling patterns allow it to be set up and deployed quickly and easily.


Support

miniSVP Datasheet
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miniSVP Operating Manual
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DataLog X2 Operating Manual
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Software

DataLog X2
1.1.0.1315
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Technical Specifications

Sensors

Fitted with Valeport’s digital time of flight sound velocity sensor, a PRT temperature sensor, and strain gauge pressure transducer.

Sound Velocity

Range:
1375 - 1900m/s
Resolution:
0.001m/s
Accuracy:
±0.02m/s

Temperature

Range:
-5°C to +35°C
Resolution:
0.001°C
Accuracy:
±0.01°C

Pressure

Range:
5, 10, 30, 50, 100, 300 or 600 Bar
Resolution:
0.001% range
Accuracy:
±0.05% range

Data Acquisition

Features a selection of pre-programmed sampling regimes, covering many standard applications. Data may be sampled from 1 to 16Hz, making it suitable for rapid profiling or for continuous measurement at a fixed point.

Sampling Modes

Continuous:
Regular output from all sensors at 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16Hz.
Profile:
Logs data as the device falls (or rises) by a defined
amount through the water column.

Communications

Will operate autonomously, with setup and data extraction performed by direct communications with PC. Operates in real time, with a choice of communication protocols fitted as standard and selected by pin choice on the output connector

RS232:
Up to 200m cable, direct to serial port
RS485:
Up to 1000m cable
Baud Rate:
38400, 57600 or 115200
Protocol:
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity, No flow control
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth logger and communication set available
for cable free data recovery.
Bluetooth module is limited to a depth rating of
500m

Memory

Fitted with a solid state non-volatile Flash memory, capable of storing over 10million lines of data (equivalent to 10,000 profiles to 500m, at 1m profile resolution).

Electrical

Internal:
1 x C cell, 1.5V alkaline or 3.6V lithium
External:
9 – 28V DC
Power:
<250mW
Battery Life:
approximately 30 hours operation (alkaline)
approximately 90 hours operation (lithium)
Connector:
SubConn MCBH10F

Physical

Materials:
Acetal or Titanium housing (as ordered)
Polycarbonate & Composite sensor
components
Stainless steel (316) deployment cage
Depth Rating:
500m (Acetal)
6000m (Titanium)

Note: Maximum deployment depth may be
limited by pressure transducer range
Instrument Size:
Main Housing: 48mmØ
Sensor Body: 54mmØ
Length: 435mm (including connector)
Deployment Cage:
110mmØ x 450mm long
Weight:
0.8kg (Acetal) | 1.6kg (Titanium)
Shipping:
51 x 42 x 27cm | 10kg

Software

The system is supplied with DataLog x2 software, for instrument setup, data extraction and display. DataLog x2 is license free.

Ordering

0660001-XX
miniSVP Sound Velocity Profiler in Acetal
Supplied with:
· Deployment cage
· Switch plug
· 3m comms lead
· DataLog x2 software
· Manual and transit case
0660001BT-XX
miniSVP Sound Velocity Profiler in Acetal
Supplied with:
· Deployment cage
· Switch plug
· Bluetooth logger/communication set
· DataLog x2 software
· Manual and transit case
Note:
XX denotes pressure transducer range
Select from 5, 10, 30 or 50bar
0660002-XX
miniSVP Sound Velocity Profiler in Titanium
Supplied with:
· Deployment cage
· Switch plug
· 3m comms lead
· DataLog x2 software
· Manual and transit case
Note:
XX denotes pressure transducer range.
Select from 100, 300 or 600bar

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