C3 - Submersible Fluorometer - Turner Designs
Submersible Multiparameter Fluorometer
A submersible platform capable of incorporating up to three optical sensors ranging from the ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum.
- Up to three optical sensors can be installed
- Fast response temperature sensor included
- Onboard datalogger capable of over 480,000 data points
- Optional mechanical wiper and pressure sensor
- Suitable for self-contained deployments or digital intergration into third party system
The C3 submersible fluorometer is a compact platform rated to 600 metres which can be configured with up to three optical sensors. Standard optics include: Chlorophyll a in vivo, Blue Green Algae (both Phycocyanin and Phycoerythrin), Fluorescein Dye, Rhodamine WT Dye, Turbidity, CDOM, Crude Oil, Refined Oil and Optical Brighteners. Custom optics can also be configured to suit your application.
The internal datalogger combined with the optional rechargeable lithium ion battery creates a totally self-contained package that can be deployed for extended periods. A mechanical wiper is available to keep the optics clean throughout the deployment. The temperature sensor and optional pressure sensor provide additional important environmental data. The C-Ray Towed Deployment Body allows the C3 to be securely towed behind a vessel at a fixed depth, enabling measurements to be taken over large geographic areas.
Easy to use C-Soft software is provided with the instrument to manage the data. It handles the configuration of the sonde, downloading the data, calibration and real-time numerical or graphical display. Alternatively, the digital RS-232 or analogue output signal can be interfaced into a third party system such as a CTD.
