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Hyperion Turbidity

A compact & robust package ideal as a standalone sensor, for ROV and AUV integration or used as part of a multi-sensor array and data logger system.

Optical Turbidity sensor

The new Hyperion Turbidity is essentially 2 sensors in one.

The first is a “classic” turbidity sensor, a nephelometer that uses a 90° beam angle, for low turbidity levels (0 to 1,000 NTU). The second, for high turbidity levels (1,000 to 6,000 NTU) uses an Optical Backscatter (OBS) arrangement (~120° beam angle). Intelligent sampling and use of a 24 bit ADC eliminates the need to gain switch at higher turbidity levels. The optical head is very compact, measuring just 20mm in diameter and with a full ocean depth rating lends itself to OEM type solutions.

Offered as standard in a 6,000m depth rated, titanium housing the Hyperion Turbidity Instrument has a wide range (9-28V DC) isolated power supply, data output up-to 16Hz on RS232 and RS485 or Modbus RTU communication protocols. Hyperion offers an industry-leading dynamic range with no adjustment of gain settings required.

Hyperion Fluorometers can be supplied in a more rugged form that includes Acetal protection rings, a shaped anti-snag connector cover and a Kevlar weave protected cable.

Support

Hyperion Turbidity Datasheet
Hyperion Turbidity Datasheet - French
Hyperion Turbidity Datasheet - Italian
Hyperion Turbidity Operating Manual
Technical drawings

Software

Valeport Configure
Valeport Configure App Software Operating Manual

Technical Specifications

Sensor Specification

Turbidity

Dynamic Range
Nephelometer: 0 to >1 ,000 NTU - linear response
OBS: 0 to >6,000 NTU - linear response
>6,000 NTU has a non-linear monotonic response that allows derivation of higher values using look-up tables
Minimum Detection
0.03 NTU (Nephelometer)
Linearity
0.99 R²

Physical

Materials
Titanium with Sapphire window
Depth Rating
6000m
Dimensions
40mmØ x 179.5mm
(including connector)
Weight
0.50 kg (in air)
0.26 kg (in water)
Operating Temp
-5°C to 35°C
(the sensor is damaged above 60°C)

Electrical

External
9 – 28V DC Isolated
Power
<600mW
Connector
SubConn MCBH6F

Communications

The instrument will operate in real-time, with set up performed by direct communications with a PC before deployment.

RS232 | RS485
2400 - 230400 baud rate
8 data bits | 1 stop bit | No Parity | No Flow Control
USB: supplied cable and converter (RS232 to USB)
RS485 Modbus RTU (standard)
19200 baud rate
8 data bits | 1 stop bit | Even Parity | No Flow Control

Software

Valeport Configure has been introduced to simplify the configuration of instruments prior to deployment.

Valeport Configure
2.0.31

Ordering

0901002-T
Hyperion Turbidity Instrument
Supplied with
· 1x Y lead
· Manual and transit case
· Valeport Configure Software
0901EA2
· Hyperion to EnviroLog System interface cable
Various lengths available

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