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