HydroScat-6P Backscattering Sensor

The Hobi Instrument Services HydroScat-6P is the most refined version of the workhorse HydroScat design. A fully integrated measurement system with internal rechargeable batteries, data logging, and even a deployment cage. Recent improvements include new "hard-coated" filters for better sensitivity and longer life, standard depth rating of 500 m, lower power consumption, wider supply voltage range, and a corrosion-proof sealing system for easy maintenance.

Features

• Outstanding sensitivity: confidently measure the purest natual waters
• Reference detectors on every channel for superior stability
• Temperature compensation
• Rugged construction
• 500 meter depth rating
• Extensive data logging capability
• Can be calibrated by users (with optional calibration apparatus)

Specifications

• Standard wavelengths: 420, 442, 470, 510, 590, 700 nm (contact us for other wavelength options)
• Length including cage: 37 cm
• Cage end width: 24 cm across flats
• Cylinder diameter: 20.3 cm
• Weight: 18.4 kg dry, 5 kg submerged
• Maximum depth: 500 m
• Operating temperature: 0 to 35 C
• External power: 10 to 24 V, 2.5 W operating, < 1 mA sleeping
• Internal battery capacity: 60 Whr, sufficient for > 24 hours continuous operation
• Internal battery recharging time: 3 hours max
• Standard 256k RAM stores 7,000 samples of optical channels and depth
• Optional 128M flash stores millions of samples
• Maximum sampling rate 10 Hz

Standard Accessories Included

• Deployment cage
• 10-meter power & data interface cable
• HydroSoft software
• Rugged shipping case with custom foam
• Battery charger

Options

• Custom wavelengths
• Flash memory to hold data even when battery is discharged

For more technical details, see the User's Manual. For a quotation, please contact us.