Sea-Bird Coastal HydroCAT-EP

Overview

The Sea-Bird Scientific HydroCAT-EP is suited for extended deployments in remote, biologically rich environments. Seven fieldproven sensors are factory and field calibrated for optimal accuracy and designed for long-term data stability. Unattended, the HydroCATEP can measure 3 months of high-quality pH data and retain stability for 1 year from all other sensors.

Conductivity, temperature, optical dissolved oxygen, and pH are connected via an integral pump and unique flow path that is protected by EPA-approved anti-foulant devices. The combination chlorophyll and turbidity sensor is protected by a copper face plate and wiper.

All HydroCAT-EP sensors are built with field-proven electronics and calibration methodology to optimize performance.

Features

Robust: EPA-approved anti-foulant device and pumped internal flow path for maximum bio-fouling protection. Superior electronics with low drift rate. Accurate: Each instrument is factory calibrated in a temperature-controlled bath that operates at 2-4x the accuracy of the instrument. Cost Effective: No in-field calibrations required. Common deployment duration of three months to one year, reducing field costs

Components

Integrated pump and EPA-approved anti-foulant devices

Integrated temperature and conductivity

sensors. Modular, field-swappable pH sensor Optional Optical Dissolved Oxygen, Chlorophyll,

Turbidity, and Pressure sensors

RS-232 and SDI-12 communication

Applications For continuous or real-time measurement of conductivity, temperature, depth, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and chlorophyll in:

• Estuaries
• Lakes and reservoirs
• Rivers and streams
• Coastal and open ocean environments