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3 Sea-Bird SBE26 Wave and Tide Gages

EQUIPMENT LIST

Monday July 24, 2023 

EQUIPMENT

#

DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

TRDI ChannelMaster 1200 kHz Horizontal ADCP 1 Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). 10-meter pressure sensor, vertical stage transducer. Measures currents horizontally across irrigation canals, streams, and rivers. 4 MB backup memory. 25 meter data/power cable. Up to 25 meter range. SDI-12 and RS232 output. Must be fixed mounted. Requires 12 VDC external power. $225 $3300* $110
NEW! TRDI Rio Grande 600 kHz ADCP 1 600 kHz ADCP. Standard Profiling (water mode 1), High Resolution Water Modes (water modes 5, 8, and 11), High Rate Pinging (Water Mode 12), and High Resolution Bottom Track. 0.7 to 75 meter profiling range, 5 meter cable, 448 MB memory, 12 volt power, aluminum mount for 1" OD or 1.5" ID pipe. $225 $3300* $110
NEW! Nortek Aquadopp Single Point Doppler Current Meters 8 Single bin Doppler volume sampler current meter. 2 - 300 meter units, 4 - 2000 meter units, and 2 6000 meter units. All units have full range pressure sensors, temperature, and 9 MB internal memory. Comes with mooring clamps and software. $240 $2400*
$3000*
$3600*
$80
$100
$120
NEW! Hawkeye H22PX Handheld Fathometer 1 Battery operated (4AA) hand held fathometer. Range from 2.5 to 199 feet (.7 to 60.1 meters), temperature, waterproof to 200 feet for diver operation $15 $150* $5

Current Meters

 

 

 

 

 

TRDI StreamPro ADCP with float 2 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin) with float, for measuring currents in streams, irrigation canals, drainage ditches, and estuaries. Automatically ranges from 0.1 to 6 meters. Bluetooth connection. $225 $3000* $100
TRDI ChannelMaster 600 kHz Horizontal ADCP 2 Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). 10-meter pressure sensor, vertical stage transducer. Measures currents horizontally across irrigation canals, streams, and rivers. 4 MB backup memory. 25 meter data/power cable. Up to 90 meter range. Must be fixed mounted. Requires 12 VDC external power. $225 $3300* $110
WaterLog H-500XL SDI-12 Data Logger 1 For use with ChannelMaster HADCP or any SDI-12/Analog/Digital output sensor. 256 MB memory expandable with Compact Flash. Remote access via radio, cellular, or landline modem. Requires 12 VDC external power. $60 $600* $20
RDI RiverRay 600 kHz  ADCP with Trimaran float and integrated GPS 1 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin) with float ant GPS for measuring currents in rivers, streams, and estuaries. Automatically ranges from 0.4 to 100 meter. 5 meter data/power cable. Must be fixed mounted or towed. 5 meter data/power cable or Bluetooth connection. $225 $3600* $120

RDI Workhorse 300 kHz Horizontal ADCP (HADCP, 300m)

1

Horizontal Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). 20-meter pressure sensor. Measures currents horizontally across bays and rivers. 1 gig memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Must be fixed mounted.  25 meter data/power cable (for logging to PC) and double external battery pack (for autonomous deployment) available (see below).

$225

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse Sentinel 300 kHz ADCP (150m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware

3

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 200-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents  (directional wave spectra firmware/software available at an additional charge). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted.  Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (Includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse Sentinel 600 kHz ADCP (50m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware (1 with Water Modes 5, 8, and 11).

 

3

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 50-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents and directional wave spectra (firmware/software included). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (Includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse Sentinel  1200 kHz ADCP (20m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware

 

2

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 20-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents and directional wave spectra (firmware/software included). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (Includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse
Sentinel 1200 kHz
ADCP with Bottom
Tracking, Water Modes
1, 5, 8, 11, and 12.

1

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi
bin). Water modes 1(standard), 5 (very
slow/shallow), 8 (fast/shallow), 11
(slow/shallow), 12 (high rate pinging)
Bottom tracking, temperature, and tilt. 512
meg memory standard. ). 512 meg memory
standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450

$3600*

$120

Double External Battery Pack for RDI Workhorse Sentinel ADCP

2

External housing holds 2 28-cell alkaline battery packs (included) in addition to the pack in the ADCP. “Y” adapter cable included.

$600 (Includes 2 28 D-cell battery packs)

$600*

$20

SUBS A2 ADCP Mount
(click here for photo)

4

Streamlined buoy system for all RDI Sentinel Workhorse ADCP. Uses 2 14" Viny floats (included)

$60

$600*

$20

TRDI Sentinel bottom mount frame

5

Aluminum bottom mount frame for TRDI Sentinel. Does not include weights.

$60

$600*

$20

RDI Workhorse Sentinel ADCP Data/Power cable

3

25 meter data/power cable for RDI Sentinel Workhorse ADCP. Cables may be hooked together for 50 meter overall length.

$30**

$600*

$20

Wave/Tide Gauges

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

SeaBird SBE26PLUS (20 meter)

2

45 psia Paros Digiquartz pressure sensor, temperature, 32 Meg memory, 12 D-Cell housing. Includes tide and wave processing software.

$120

$1800*

$60

SeaBird SBE26 (20 meter)

1

45 psia Quartzonix pressure sensor, temperature, 8 Meg memory. Includes tide and wave processing software.

$120

$1800*

$60

20 meter data/power cable

4

Allows real time monitoring or data recovery without retrieving SBE26

$30

$600*

$20

SeaBird SBE4 conductivity sensor.

2

Adds non-pumped conductivity to SBE26 above. Logs directly to SBE26/SBE26Plus. Mount and cable included.

$30

$300*

$10

RDI Workhorse Sentinel 300 kHz ADCP (100m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware

2

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 100-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents and directional wave spectra (firmware/software included). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse Sentinel 600 kHz ADCP (50m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware

3

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 50-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents and directional wave spectra (firmware/software included). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$3300*

$110

RDI Workhorse Sentinel  1200 kHz ADCP (20m) with Bottom Tracking and Waves Firmware

2

Self-contained Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (multi bin). Bottom tracking, 20-meter pressure sensor, temperature, and tilt. Measures currents and directional wave spectra (firmware/software included). 512 meg memory standard. 5 meter data/power cable. Can be used moored, bottom mounted, or vessel mounted. Bottom mounts, tension mooring frames, and double external battery pack available.

$450 (Includes 1 28 D-cell battery pack)

$2850*

$95

CTD Profilers and external sensors

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

Sea-Bird SBE-19PlusV2 (3500m)

3

Pumped conductivity, temperature, 3500 meter pressure (5cm resolution), stainless steel protective cage. Internal or external recording. 64 meg memory. Can accommodate up to 6 exernal sensors (DO/OBS/pH/PAR/ORP/SCUFA)

$240

$2400*

$80

Sea-Bird SBE-19PlusV2 (600m)

1

Pumped conductivity, temperature, 600 meter pressure (5cm resolution), stainless steel protective cage. Internal or external recording. 64 meg memory. Can accommodate up to 6 exernal sensors (DO/OBS/pH/PAR/ORP/SCUFA) $240 $2400* $80

Sea-Bird SBE-19Plus (3500m)

2

Pumped conductivity, temperature, 3500 meter pressure (5cm resolution), stainless steel protective cage. Internal or external recording. 8 meg memory. Can accommodate up to 4 exernal sensors (DO/OBS/pH/PAR/ORP/SCUFA)

$240

$2400*

$80

Sea-Bird SBE-43 DO Sensor

4

Pumped SBE DO sensor. Records directly to Sea-Bird SBE19 (above).

$30

$900*

$30

Sea-Bird SBE-18 pH/SBE-27 pH ORP Sensor

2

Range 0 to 14 pH, accuracy 0.1 pH, 1 second response time. Records directly to Sea-Bird SBE19 (above).

$30

$900*

$30

Sea-Bird SBE-39 Temperature/Pressure Probe

1

600 meter pressure sensors (1.2 cm resolution), fast (0.5 second) temperature response, uses standard 9v alkaline or lithium battery, 150,00 records, only 2” x 14”.

$60

$900*

$30

Turner SCUFA Fluorometer for Chlorophyll A

1

Self contained underwater Fluorometer for Chlorophyll A with turbidity channel. Can be used with Sea-Bird SBE19 (above)

$60

$900*

$30

Turner SCUFA Fluorometer for Rhodamine WT

5

Self contained underwater Fluorometer for Rhodamine WT with turbidity channel. Can be used with Sea-Bird SBE19 (above)

$60

$900*

$30

Biospherical PAR Sensor

1

Boispherical QSP2300L PAR sensor, 2000 meter. Records directly to Sea-Bird SBE19 (above).

$60

$900*

$30

Campbell Scientific OBS3+

3

Turbidity sensor Records directly to Sea-Bird SBE19 (above).

$30

$900*

$30

SeaBird SBE26/26Plus (20m, moored only)

3

45 psia Paros Digiquartz or Quartzonix pressure, temperature, conductivity, with tide and wave processing software, 1 to 32 Meg memory.

$120

$1800*

$60

 Fluorometers & Turbidity Sensors

 

DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

Turner SCUFA Fluorometer for Chlorophyll A

1

Self contained underwater Fluorometer for Chlorophyll A with turbidity channel. High capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Internally or externally recording. Can be used with Sea-Bird SBE19 (above)

$60

$900*

$30

Turner SCUFA Fluorometer for Rhodamine WT

5

Self contained underwater Fluorometer for Rhodamine WT with turbidity channel. High capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. Internally or externally recording. Can be used with Sea-Bird SBE19 (above)

$60

$900*

$30

Turner SCUFA Fluorometer Lithium Ion Battery

8

High capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery for use with Turner SCUFA Fluorometer for fully autonomous operation.

$30

$600*

$20

Turner 50 meter data/power cable

3

Allows real time monitoring or data recovery without retrieving SCUFA. Requires 12 volt DC power

$30

$600*

$20

Campbell Scientific OBS3+

3

Turbidity sensor can be used with SBE19 CTD (or user application)

$30

$900*

$30

Campbell Scientific OBS3A

1

Stand alone turbidity sensor with 100 meter pressure and temperature. Requires 3 D-Cell alkaline batteries.

$60

$900*

$30

Transponders and Releases

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

ORE (EdgeTech) 8011M
ORE/Edgetech/Benthos
Mors/Oceano command unit
2 Sends all commands and ranges on most manufacturer's releases and transponders. Internal rechargeable battery or 110/220VAC. Compatible with newest EdgeTech releases. $60 $2400* $80

ORE (EdgeTech) 8242XS (6000m)

7

Acoustic Release/Transponder, 6000m depth rating, 5500 kg release rating.

$240

$1650*

$55

ORE (EdgeTech) 8242XS Tandem Mounting Kit
(click here for photo)

4

Allows two 8242XS Release/Transponders to be mounted in tandem such that triggering either will release the load. Maintains full working load rating of the 8242XS.

$180

$600*

$20

ORE (EdgeTech) PORT (3500m)

3

Acoustic Release/Transponder, 3500m depth rating, 350 kg release rating.

$240

$1200*

$40

ORE (EdgeTech) PORT Tandem Mounting Kit

1

Allows two PORT Release/Transponders to be mounted in tandem such that triggering either will release the load. Maintains full working load rating of the PORT.

$180

$300*

$10

ORE (EdgeTech) 8011M 2 Command/Ranging Deck Unit. Battery or AC Powered. Sends all ORE/EdgeTech commands and Benthos commands $60 $2400* $80

ORE (EdgeTech) 8011AT

1

Command/Ranging Deck Unit. 115/230 VAC

$60

$2400*

$80

ORE (EdgeTech) 8011XS

1

Command/Ranging Deck Unit. Battery Powered

$60

$2400*

$80

FloTec Float Collar (1000m) 5 For 8242XS. +60 lbs. net buoyancy, 1000m depth. $30

NA

$10
Benthos ALP365 Pinger 8 Water activated pinger. Adjustable frequency from 25 to 40 kHz. Output settings of 162, 168, or 174 dB. Ping rate settings 2Hz, 1Hz, or 0.5Hz. Operates on 2 9v alkaline or lithium batteries. Uses APL-275A Pinger Locator (below) $30 $600* $20

Benthos DPL275A Pinger Locator

1

Diver operated directional hydrophone pinger locator. Works with all Benthos/Datasonics/RJE and any pinger operating from 5 to 80 kHz. Rechargeable NMH battery. Includes charger and earphone.

$30

NA

$80

Water and Sediment Samplers

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

6.2 Liter WildCo Alpha Horizontal Water Sampler
(click here for photo)

1

Clear acrylic 6.2 liter horizontal water sampler. Sampler, 100' line, and messenger, all in a handy carrying case.

$15

$600*

$20

2.2 Liter WildCo Alpha Horizontal Water Sampler
(click here for photo)
2 Clear acrylic 2.2 liter horizontal water sampler. Sampler, 100' line, and messenger, all in a handy carrying case. $15 $600* $20

10 Liter Niskin Bottle
(click here for photo)

6

10 liter OceanTest Equipment Niskin bottle rigged for either line use. 5 units use standard internal bungee, 5 units are rigged with external closure mechanisms for clean sampling.

$15

$600*

$20

Brass Messenger

4 For use with the above bottles

NA

 

$150* $5
Petite Ponar Sediment Grab 1 6" x 6" (0.025 square meter) 2.4 liter stainless steel sediment grab

$30

$600*

$20

Ponar Sediment Grab

1

9" x 9" (0.05 square meter) 8.2 liter stainless steel sediment grab.

$30

$600*

$20

Meter Wheels

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

Kahl Scientific

2

Snatch block meter wheel for ¼” cable, rated for 10,000 lbs., 99,999 meter reversible counter.

$30

N/A

$20

Small meter wheel
(click here for photo)

1

Snatch block meter wheel for ¼” or 3/8” cable. 999 meter counter.

$30

N/A

$20

Portable Winches and Generators

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

Honda EU2000i Generator 2 Lightweight, quiet, portable 2000 watt generator. 2 20 amp 110VAC outlets, one 12 volt DC outlet. Units can be used with combiner below for 30 amp 110VAC 3800 watt output

$30

 

N/A

$50

 

Honda EU2000i Combiner kit 1 Allows 2 Honda EU2000i generators to be run in parallel for 30 amp 110VAC 3800 watt output

$30

 

N/A

$10

 

5KW Generator

1

110/220VAC, 8hp Honda engine. 4 110VAC outlets, 1 220VAC outlet

$30

N/A

$50

Mooring kits

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

Complete kit for building ¼” steel cable moorings

2

Nicopress tool for ¼” sleeves, cable cutter, quick release, 2 Klein cable grips.

N/A

N/A

$25

McMillan SeaCatch TR7 quick release

1

Toggle release for anchors, frames, etc. up to 7000 lbs. Vertical or horizontal pull to release. Safety pin secures release in locked position to avoid accidental release.

$30

N/A

$20

Floatation/Frames

 

 DESCRIPTION

SETUP

MONTH

DAY

InterOcean Aluminum Buoy

1

110 cm Aluminum Sub-Surface buoy. 500 lbs buoyancy, 3000 foot working depth.

$30

$300*

$10

McLane G6600 deepwater glass floats
(click here for photo)

 4

3 10” glass spheres in a single plastic hard hat. 66 lbs buoyancy, 7000 meter depth rating. May be stacked for greater buoyancy.

$30

$600*

$20

SUBS A2 ADCP Mount
(click here for photo)

4

Streamlined buoy system for RDI Sentinel Workhorse ADCP. Uses 2 14" Viny floats (included)

$30

$600*

$20

ADCP bottom/low current mount
(click here for photo)

5

Aluminum base plate for use in low current environments. Can be weighted and placed directly on the bottom, or used with 4 11" trawl floats for tension mooring (see photo)

$30

$600*

$20

RDI Sentinel bottom mount frame

5

Aluminum bottom mount frame for S4ADW/RDI Sentinel. Does not include weights.

$30

$600*

$20

Center hole floats (300m)

26

14” Viny floats, +48 Lbs., 300 meter working depth

N/A

N/A

$5

Center hole floats (500m)

42

11” trawl floats, +17 Lbs., 500 meter working depth

N/A

N/A

$5

*Monthly rate is nominal. Clients will be billed at daily rate.
**No setup fee if leased with instrument.
***Estimated setup cost. Actual cost will vary depending on price and availability of lithium cells.