Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer
Features
- Internal memory with lithium battery option for unattended deployments
- Factory-installed temperature sensor with optional depth sensor and mechanical wiper
- Depth rated to 600 meters
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer is designed to incorporate up to three optical sensors ranging from the ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum. Internal memory storage capacity combined with an external submersible lithium ion battery allows the C3 to run during extended or short-term deployments. Each Turner Designs C3 comes with a factory-installed temperature sensor and a depth rating of 600 meters. An optional factory-installed depth sensor and mechanical wiper is also available. The C-Soft Windows based software allows for intuitive calibration, data logging set up, file management capabilities as well as digital or analog data integration.
Benefits
- Order up to Three Optical Sensors
- Digital or Analog Integration with a CTD Profiler or 3rd Party Platform
- Easy to Use C-Soft Software with Data Management Capabilities
- Extended Deployments with Submersible Battery
- Temperature Sensor Included
- Optional Depth Sensor Available
- Optional Mechanical Wiper Available
- Weight in Air: 1.64 kg (3.6 lbs.)
- Length: 23cm (9.1 in.)
- Diameter: 10cm (3.9 in)
- Material: Delrin Plastic
- Temperature: -2 to 50 degrees C
- Depth: 0 to 600 meters
- External Power: 8 to 30 VDC
- Output: Digital Signal
- Interface: RS232 Interface
- Maximum Sample Rate: 1 Second
- Maximum Power Requirements: 1 Watt
- (1) C3 submersible fluorometer
- (1) PC interface cable
- (1) 12V power supply
- (1) Factory-installed temperature sensor
- (1) Communication and integration cable
- (1) "Y" style USB to male and female DB-9
- (1) 8-pin female dummy plug
- (1) CD with software, user's manual, and quick start guide
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