CTD-N Technical Manual
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EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Specifications
Below are the general specifications for the CTD-N along with the specifications for the conductiv-
ity, temperature, and pressure sensors.
NOTE.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Power requirements:
Internal battery pack or 7–35 VDC @ 500 mA maximum when ex-
ternally powered
External sensor power:
11 VDC nominal @ 50 mA maximum for any sensor; 150 mA maxi-
mum total for all the sensors
Depth rating:
500 m standard, Delrin housing
7000 m optional, 64-AVL titanium housing
Sample rate:
1–15 S/sec, selectable
Resolution:
20 bits
Bulkhead connector:
Subconn MCBH4F, mates with MCIL4M (Direct Reading unit)
Subconn MCBH6F, mates with MCIL6M (Battery powered and Ex-
ternal Sensor Interface units)
Real time clock:
Programmable alarm/sleep functions
Real time clock stability:
±5 ppm initial accuracy, ±12 ppm/year
Communication interface:
RS-232, RS-485 or CMOS TTL
Baud rate:
1200, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200
Data format:
8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Salinity calculation:
The seawater salinity in accordance to PSS78 (Practical Salinity
Scale 1978)
Sound velocity calculation:
UNESCO44
Warm up:
3 seconds after power up
Internal memory:
256 MB (standard)
Battery pack:
16 welded alkaline "C" cells; 3.2 V (nominal) at 40 A·h
Storage Temperature
Storage Temperature (Without Batteries) -30° C to 60° C