No, all our sensors are calibration-free
The sensor always measures pH and temperature. It also measures salinity and conductivity, but only when operating in waters with salinity levels below 7 ppt (parts per thousand). Above 7 ppt the salinity and conductivity output will be 99.99
No, our ground-breaking technology negates this common issue
Yes, all our sensors are CE certified
Yes, our sensors are fitted with an integral 8GB memory card allowing in excess of 15 million data points to be collected
During the measurement, a low concentration of biocide is produced locally to the transducer. Extensive testing has shown that this is enough to keep the transducer clean, another factor that sets these sensors apart from other water quality sensors
Our sensors measure pH throughout the entire salinity range – from 0.025 ppt to 40 ppt without the need to recalibrate
Our sensor’s fastest measurement rate is 17 secs. More information on measurement timings can be found here
The time required depends on the salinity. The first measurement takes between 1.5 to 3.5 minutes as the sensor performs reference checks to ensure a calibration-free reading. After that, measurements are taken every 17 to 25 seconds.
Yes, a user can fully configure the timing of operation and the measurement rate. Currently, it can be set to continuous or an interval between 10 mins and 240 mins
Yes, set on user programmable timer or when immersed in water
Our sensors have been designed so they are very low maintenance – no calibration! The only maintenance that is required is an abrasion of the surface of the transducer, and how often you need to do this depends on your measurement frequency. The sensor outputs a health number which tells you when it requires abrading. A video on transducer abrasion can be found here
The transducer will require replacing after c.300,000 measurements. The transducer health number tells you when the transducer requires abrading and replacing
No, our sensors have been designed for minimal maintenance and simplicity of operation, the transducer is easy to replace in the field
Our sensors are intelligent devices, constantly checking themselves, and will notify operators when maintenance or replacement is required with a Health Number. More information on this can be found here
Yes, this can be found here
No, our sensor can be stored wet or dry, setting itself apart from today’s glass electrode technology
Data can be streamed through 232/485 comms using either Modbus or our utils terminal program
Data is stored internally with our sensors to an integrated SD card capable of saving >15 million measurements of pH, temperature and conductivity. All data can simply be downloaded when the sensor is retrieved or accessed via a communications medium
All our sensors are pressure tested to 2x stated depths range, our maximum unit is currently 1250m, however, we are looking to deploy a 3000m unit in the near future
No, all our sensors can operate in either environment.
Our sensors are easily configurable and delivered with the transducer installed. Sensors are configured to continuous monitoring on delivery and can be custom configured and ready to go within minutes of power-up
Our sensors have a profiling mode which reduces the averaging in the sensor, to capture dynamic changes faster, with a current accuracy of +/- 0.1 pH unit.
The immersion sensor checks whether the sensor is submerged in water.
If the sensor is not immersed, it will stop measurement and set the Transducer Health status to 4.
In Continuous Mode, the sensor will wait for 5 minutes before checking again.
In Interval Delay Mode, the sensor will wait for the configured interval delay before rechecking.
Measurement will automatically resume once immersion is detected.
The sensors require external power taking anything from 6 to 42VDC
Yes, we have provided many units with battery packs. Please see here for further details
In operation, the sensor consumes 90 mA. In sleep mode, the sensor draws less than 60 mA, or can be powered off completely when not monitoring
Communication is through RS232 or RS485 and the sensor can be operated by either Modbus protocols or a terminal program
The DTU enables easy configuration of the sensor via a PC, with power supplied directly through the computer’s USB port. It is ideal for quickly setting up and testing the sensor in laboratory trials, as well as preparing the sensor for remote deployments where direct communication with the sensor is not possible.
The DTU is included as standard with the OC range of sensors and is available as an optional accessory for the AQ range.
15m is standard for RS232 communication protocols, however, greater distances can be reached using suitable cabling
Yes, you can configure multiple sensors sequentially through a single DTU. However, if you want to operate multiple sensors simultaneously, you will need multiple DTUs
When your sensor arrives, it will be set at 57600, however, the user can easily change the baud rate from 115200 to any one of: 56000, 38400, 28800, 19200, 14400 and 9600
The pin-out information can be found in the user guide
ANB provides a standard 6-pin SubConn connector as standard for the OC300 and OC1250 sensors using the pin-out information provided on its website. However, we can tailor pin-outs and connectors to your choice. Please contact us for further details
Yes, our units communicate via RS232 or RS485 and can be used with standard GSM and free space communication networks
Yes, we supply a DTU-A to allow for analog output
Yes, multiple DTU’s can be connected to a PC via different com ports and running windows terminal
Yes, this is available for free download here
No, as long as you have RS232/RS485 comms, you can upgrade the firmware
The integration kit allows for easy integration into any bespoke system. Drawings and step files of the integration kit can be found here
We are open to licensing our electronics designs and firmware for integrators to incorporate the control electronics into their systems. Please contact us for more information
Yes, due to the small form factor and rugged designs our sensors are ideal for mounting to any AUV/ROV device, we also have our iKit available for bespoke integration requirements
Yes, due to the small form factor and low power consumption, our sensors are ideal for mounting to any buoy or flotation device
Yes, please look here for examples
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