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SWiFT CTD

Designed for a seamless workflow. The new SWiFT CTD is the latest in Valeport’s popular range of SWiFT profilers and delivers enhanced accuracy and versatility for those requiring CTD measurements.

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® wireless technology, 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 indications for operational status, GPS, battery and Bluetooth® wireless technology.

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, the SWiFT CTD will provide computed Salinity, Density and Sound Velocity.

SOFTWARE

Download and review data with Valeport Ocean

Data can be quickly and easily downloaded wirelessly and uses Valeport’s new Ocean software for Windows and Connect Pathway Edition for iOS and Android. Data can be instantly shared in industry-standard data formats.

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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 secure additional weight and so help the SWiFT CTD get to depth in fast-flowing currents.

The story of SWiFT

From Belgium to Brazil, one of Valeport’s most successful profiling instruments is delivering results across the globe. But where did SWiFT start and how did it develop? Jay Nicholson, Head of Research and Development gives a glimpse behind-the-scenes at Valeport.

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Support

SWiFT CTD Datasheet
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SWiFT CTD Operating Manual
Download

Software

Valeport Ocean
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Valeport Connect Pathway Edition - iOS
Download

Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.

Valeport Connect Pathway Edition - Android
Initial Relase Version 0.9.5.4
Download

Requires Android 5.0 and up

Technical Specifications

Sensor Specifications

The SWiFT CTD is fitted with Valeport’s conductivity sensor, temperature compensated piezo-resistive pressure transducer and a new fast response thermistor temperature sensor

Conductivity

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

Temperature - Thermistor

Range
-5°C – +35°C
Resolution
0.001°C
Accuracy
±0.01°C
Response
<100m/s

Pressure

Range
50 Bar
Resolution
0.001% FS
Accuracy
±0.01% FS

Calculated Parameters and Accuracy

Calculations based on the UNESCO international standard algorithm and Chen and Millero equation

Sound Velocity
~0.25 m/s
Salinity
±0.01 PSU
Density
±0.01 kg/m³

Physical

Materials
Housing - Titanium | Sensor Guard - Acetal |
Temperature Sensor - Titanium | Pressure Sensor - Titanium |
Conductivity Sensor - Polyurethane coated titanium with ceramic core
Depth Rating
500m
Dimensions
ø78mm x Length 350mm
Weight
2.7kg (in air) / 1.65kg (in water)

Communications (set up and data offload)

USB
Serial
Bluetooth wireless technology
v4 - low energy

Electrical

Battery
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery pack
Battery life
Up to 5 days operations
Charging
USB
Typically, 1 hour fast charge will give 12 hours operation

Software

iOS and Android Valeport Ocean App for Bluetooth compatible mobile devices – instrument set up, data offload, display and translation to common data formats. Valeport’s Ocean PC software, with both USB cable and Bluetooth connectivity, for instrument setup, data extraction, display and translation to common data formats.

Instrument and data time is synchronised to GPS, UTC

Ordering

0660049-50
SWiFT CTD Profiler
Titanium housing rated to 500m
Supplied with
PC Bluetooth adapter
USB interface and charging cable 1.5 A charger
Valeport Ocean software
Operating manual
System transit case

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