Standard Specifications - AML Oceanographic Micro SVT User Manual

User Manual for AML Oceanographic's Micro SVT Sensor
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Note: If the instrument has a custom configuration the additional specifications will be
listed in Appendix A.
Sound Velocity:
Range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Time constant: 40 ms
Temperature Sensor: Precision aged thermistor in beryllium copper housing
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Time constant: 225 ms (optional 85 ms)
Output format:
Standard:
Baud rate:
Data type:
Optional:
Baud rate:
Data type:
Sample Rate:
Power:
Standard:
Range:
Nominal:
Current:
(electronics are galvanically isolated from the water)
Memory:
Standard:
Options:
Pressure Housing:
Material:
Max Pressure: 500 meters
Optional:
Max Pressure: 4500 meters
Dimensions: 50.3 mm (1.98 in) Ø
Time of Flight
1375 - 1600 m/s
0.05 m/s from 1400 to 1550 m/s
0.01 m/s
±0.005ºC
0.001ºC
RS-232C autobaud communications
2400 to 38400, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
ASCII text
RS-485 autobaud communications
2400 to 38400 baud, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit.
Addressable binary network format
On command or continuous.
Continuous has programmable sampling rates from 25 scans /
second to 1 scan per day.
External power
8 to 16 volts D.C.
12 volts D.C.
100 mA
No memory
16, 24, 32 and 64 Mbytes
acetal (standard)
T-316 Stainless steel (optional)
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