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SWiFTplus Phycocyanin

Valeport’s SWiFTplus Multi-Parameter Profiler with a Phycocyanin sensor combines survey-grade sound speed, temperature and pressure sensor technology with Phycocyanin observations.

The package is completed with the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable battery and an integral GPS module to geo-locate each profile.

  • Multi-Parameter Profiler – CTD, Sound Speed, Salinity, Density
  • Phycocyanin sensor
  • Up to 32Hz sampling rate –  Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • Integral GPS receiver for geo-location of profile
  • Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
  • Dedicated PC software and iOS portable device App

Support

SWiFTplus Phycocyanin Datasheet
Download
SWiFTplus Operating Manual
Download
Connect Operating Manual
Download

Software

Connect
1.0.7.0
Download
Connect iOS
1.5.12
Download

Technical Specifications

Sensor Specification

Phycocyanin - Calibrated against Phycocyanin in water/Phosphate buffer solution.

Excitation
590 nm
Detection
650 nm
Dynamic Range
0-9,000 ppb 2 gain settings: 0-50, 0-9,000 software controlled
Minimum Detection (3x SD in RO water)
<0.08 ppb
Linearity
0.99 R2
Response Time
0.03 - 2 sec
Output Rate
0.5 Hz - 32 Hz (free running) software controlled

Conductivity

Calculated Accuracies. Calculations based on Valeport's proprietary DASH formula.

Range
0 - 80 mS/cm
Resolution
0.001 mS/cm
Accuracy
±0.05 mS/cm

Temperature (Platinum Resistance Thermometer)

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

Pressure (Temperature compensated piezo-resistive pressure transducer)

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

Sound Velocity (Digital time of flight sensor)

Range
1375 – 1900 m/s
Resolution
0.001 m/s
Accuracy
±0.02 m/s

Salinity

Calculated Accuracies. Calculations based on Valeport's proprietary DASH formula.

Range
0 - 42 PSU
Resolution
0.001 PSU
Accuracy
±0.05 PSU

Density

Range
990 - 1035 kg/m3
Resolution
0.001 kg/m3
Accuracy
±0.05 kg/m3

Physical dimensions

Materials
Housing: Titanium
Sinker weight: Stainless steel
Optical window: Sapphire glass
Depth rating
500m
Dimensions
Ø78mm x Length 307mm (with sinker weight)
Weight
2.7kg (in air) / 1.7kg (in water) including optional sinker weight

Communications (set-up and data offload)

Bluetooth v4 - low energy USB Serial

Electrical

Battery
Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery pack
Charging
USB - Supplied mains AC adapter

Software

Both will export data in common file formats that are compatible with industry standard Hydrographic software packages. Android App to follow.

Connect iOS for Bluetooth compatible mobile devices:
Instrument set-up, data offload and data display.
Connect PC for both USB and Bluetooth connectivity:
Instrument set-up, data offload and data display.

Ordering

0660047-50-PC
SWiFTplus profiler with Phycocyanin sensor - 500m rated
Supplied with:
· Deployment weight
· PC Bluetooth adapter
· USB interface and charging cable and charger
· Valeport Connect PC software \ iOS App
· Transit Case

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