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rapidPro CTD

The rapidPro CTD has been developed for the rapid collection of conductivity, temperature (Thermistor) and depth without compromising the quality of the data.

Now further developed with a new optimised shape and removable ProLogger module that combines a rechargeable lithium ion battery, data logger, GNSS receiver and wireless comms.

The rapidPro CTDplus gives access to a number of optical sensor parameters based on the Hyperion range in addition to CTD.

Optionally, the rapidPro CTD is designed to operate with the Teledyne OceanScience rapidCAST underway profiling winch to deliver the highest quality CTD and optional optical parameter casts on the move. While the vessel is underway profiles of up to 450m at 6 knots are expected.

Support

rapidPro CTD Datasheet
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rapidPro Operating Manual
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Connect Operating Manual
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Lithium Ion Battery LI18650JS-26 1s1p MSDS
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rapidPro lithium ion battery test certificate
Download

Software

Connect
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Technical Specifications

Sensor Specifications

Conductivity

Range
0 - 80 mS/cm
Resolution
0.001 mS/cm
Accuracy
±0.01 mS/cm
Response
31.25 milliseconds

Pressure

Range
100 or 200 Bar
Resolution
0.001% range
Accuracy
±0.01% range
Response
31.25 millisecond

Temperature - Thermistor

Range
-5°C to +35°C
Resolution
0.001°C
Accuracy
±0.01°C
Response
50 milliseconds

Optical Sensor Options - rapidPro CTDplus

Chlorophyll a
0-800 µg/l
2 gain settings: 0-40, 0-800
Fluorescein 0-500 ppb
2 gain settings: 0-25, 0-500
Rhodamine 0-1000 ppb
2 gain settings, 0-50, 0-1000
Turbidity
0 to > 6,000 NTU linear response
Using nephelometric and OBS techniques

Communications

Through the ProLogger an integral Low Range Wireless Technology module for configuration & data recovery also, when removed from the rapidPro housing USB comms directly to PC

Memory

The rapidPro CTD is fitted with an SD memory card with more than sufficient capacity

Electrical

Battery
Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery module
Battery Life*
CTD: approximately 20 hours continuous operation CTDplus: approximately 14 hours continuous operation
*battery consumption estimates are based on a fully charged battery pack, recording down casts only at 1Hz observation period

Physical

Materials
Titanium/PEEK housing
Polyurethane and Ceramic sensor components Titanium & composite sensor components
Depth Rating
2000m
Instrument Size
Ø62mm x Length 605mm
Weight
4.5kg (in air)

Software

The system is supplied with Valeport Connect PC software, for instrument setup, data extraction and display. Valeport Connect PC software is license free.

Ordering

0660045-XX
rapidPro CTD
rapidPro CTDplus:
0660045FC-XX
Chlorophyll a Fluorometer
0660045FF-XX
Fluorescein (Uranine) Fluorometer
0660045FR-XX
Rhodamine Fluorometer
0660045FT-XX
Turbidity Sensor
Where
XX pressure transducer range
select from 100 or 200 Bar
Supplied with
• 1x ProLogger module
• 2x switch keys
• Low Range Wireless Technology module with
external antenna and cable
• Tool kit
• Valeport Connect PC software
• Operating manual and system transit case

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