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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
USB interface and charging cable 1.5 A charger
Valeport Ocean software
Operating manual
System transit case
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