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 GNSS 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, GNSS, 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.
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
Temperature - Thermistor
Pressure
Calculated Parameters and Accuracy
Calculations based on the UNESCO international standard algorithm and Chen and Millero equation
Physical
Temperature Sensor - Titanium | Pressure Sensor - Titanium |
Conductivity Sensor - Polyurethane coated titanium with ceramic core
Communications (set up and data offload)
Electrical
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.
Ordering
Titanium housing rated to 500m
USB interface and charging cable 1.5 A charger
Valeport Ocean software
Operating manual
System transit case
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