Aanderaa SEAGUARD RCM
The single-point SEAGUARD® RCM series is a completely new generation of current meters based on the SEAGUARD® datalogger platform and the ZPulse® multi-frequency Doppler Current Sensor (DCS). SEAGUARD® Products are based on modern technology and are the basic modules of our underwater observatory. They may be used as a multi-parameter instrument in the sea and in freshwater and feature a modular plug-and-play architecture.
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SeaGuard RCM platforms provides the user with the possibility to perform long term monitoring of sea and inland water using the latest technology for measurement.
- SeaGuard Platform SW - 300m
- SeaGuard Platform IW - 3000m
- SeaGuard Platform DW - 6000m
It employs AADI sensors known for their long term calibration stability and unique non-stirring sensitive construction. The user may select between a wide range of framing and deployment features, real-time communication facilities and storage capabilities.
The new single-point, Recording Current Meter(RCM) series featuring the new ZPulse™, multi-frequency Doppler Current Sensor and CANBus based AiCap smart sensor technology.
SeaGuard RCM Advantages:
- Large storage capacity on SD card
- Down to 2 second recording interval
- Up to 4 Analog sensor input (0-5V)
- For use in sea and fresh water
- Low current drain
- SEAGUARD® Studio visualization software included
- Real-Time XML Output included in high power version
- Broadband ZPulse® multi-frequency technology reduces power consumption and improves quality
- Smart sensor topology based on a reliable CANbus interface (AiCaP)
- Windows CE based datalogger with color touch panel for local configuration
- 300 m, 2000 m and 6000 meter versions
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Top-end Plate capability: | Up to 6 sensors can be fitted onto the Top-end Plate, of which 4 can be analog sensors (0-5V) |
| Recording System: | Data Storage on SD card |
| Storage Capacity: | ≥2GB |
| Battery: | |
| Alkaline 3988: | 9V, 15Ah (nominal 12.5Ah; 20W down to 6V at 4°C) |
| or Lithium 3908: | 7V, 35Ah |
| Recording Interval: | From 2s, depending on the node configuration for each instrument |
| Recording settings: | Fixed interval settings or Customized Sequence setting |
| Protocol: | AiCaP CANbus based protocol |
| Depth Capacity: | 300m/2000m/6000m |
| Platform Dimensions: | |
| 300m version (SW): | H: 356mm OD: 139mm |
| 2000m version (IW): | H: 352mm OD: 140mm |
| 6000m version (DW): | H: 368mm OD: 143mm |
| External Materials: | |
| 300m version: | PET, Titanium, Stainless Steel 316, Durotong DT322 polyurethane |
| 2000/6000m version: | Stainless steel 316, Titanium, OSNISIL, Durotong DT322 polyurethane |
| Weight In Air: | In Air |
| 300m version (SW): | 7.6 kg |
| 2000m version (IW): | 14.8 kg |
| 6000m version (DW): | 15.7 kg |
| Supply Voltage: | 6– 14 Volts |
| Operating Temperature: | -5 to +50°C |
| Weight In Water: | |
| 300m version (SW): | 2.0 kg |
| 2000m version (IW): | 8.5 kg |
| 6000m version (DW): | 10.5 kg |
| Supply Voltage: | 6– 14 Volts |
| Operating Temperature: | -5 to +50°C |
| ZPulse® Doppler Current Sensor (DCS) Specifications | |
| Current Speed: | (Vector averaged) |
| Range: | 0-300 cm/s |
| Resolution: | 0.1 mm/s |
| Mean Accuracy: | ± 0.15 cm/s |
| Relative: | ± 1% of reading |
| Statistic variance (std) | 0.3 cm/s (ZPulse® mode), |
| (0.45 cm/s 1) | |
| Current Direction: | |
| Range: | 0 – 360° magnetic |
| Resolution: | 0.01° |
| Accuracy: | ±5° for 0-15° tilt |
| ±7.5° for 15-35° tilt | |
| Tilt Circuitry: | |
| Range: | 0-35° |
| Resolution: | 0.01° |
| Accuracy: | ±1.5° |
| Compass Circuitry: | |
| Resolution: | 0.01° |
| Accuracy: | ±3° |
| Acoustics: | |
| Frequency: | 1.9 to 2.0 MHz |
| Power: | 25 Watts in 1ms pulses |
| Beam angle (main lobe): | 2° |
| Installation distance: | |
| From surface: | 0.75m |
| From bottom: | 0.5m |
| Accessories Included: | SEAGUARD Studio |
| SD card: 2 GB | |
| Alkaline Battery 3988 | |
| Documentation on CD | |
| Carry handle 4132 | |
| Optional Accessories: | Carry handle 4032,3965 |
| Mooring frame: | In-line 40442)/3824A |
| Bottom 3448R | |
| Protecting Rods 3783 | |
| Sub-surface floats 2211,2212 | |
| Battery: | Internal Lithium 3908 |
| Internal Alkaline 3988 | |
| Internal Battery Shell 4513 | |
| Electrical terminal 4784 | |
| AC/DC adapter, lab. use 4908 | |
| Real Time licence and collector | |
| Offline Configuration 4811 | |
| Analog cable/license 4564/4802 | |
| Maintenance Kit 3813/3813A | |
| Tools kit 3986A | |
| Vane Plate 3781,3681 | |
| Hardcopy Documentation | |
| Optional Sensors: | |
| Temperature Sensor 4060 | |
| Range: | -4-36°C (32-96.8°F)3) |
| Resolution: | 0.001°C (0.0018°F) |
| Accuracy: | ±0.03°C (0.054°F) |
| Response Time 63%): | < 2 seconds |
| Conductivity Sensor 4319 | |
| Range: | 0-7.5 S/m |
| Resolution: | 0.0002 S/m |
| Accuracy | |
| 4319 A: | ±0.005 S/m |
| 4319 B: | ±0.0018 S/m |
| Response Time: | <3s5) |
| Pressure Sensor 4117 | |
| Resolution: | <0.002% FSO |
| Accuracy: | ±0.02° FSO |
| 4117A Range: | 0 – 1000kPa (0 – 145 psia)4) |
| 4117B Range: | 0 – 4000kPa (0 – 580 psia) |
| 4117C Range: | 0 – 10000kPa (0 – 1450 psia)4) |
| 4117D Range: | 0 – 20000kPa (0 – 2900 psia) |
| 4117E Range: | 0 – 40000kPa (0 – 5800 psia)4) |
| 4117F Range: | 0 – 60000kPa (0 – 8700 psia) |
| Turbidity Sensor 4112 | 0-5V Analog Output |
| 4112 Range: | 0-25 FTU |
| 4112A Range: | 0-125 FTU |
| 4112B Range: | 0-500 FTU |
| 4112C Range: | 0-2000 FTU |
| Oxygen Optode 4835/4330 O2-Concentration Air Saturation | |
| Measurement Range: | 0 – 500 mM |
| Resolution: | < 1 mM |
| Accuracy: | <8 mM or 5% |
| Response Time (63%): | 4330F (with fast response foil) <8 sec |
| 4835/4330 (with standard foil) <25 sec | |
2016,May - Below the surface in ports: topography, navigation and pollution
Increasing ship size and higher demands for more efficient ports have increased the responsibilities for port and navigational authorities. This application oriented webinar will show how solutions from Aanderaa, HYPACK and SonTek help one harbour deal with increasing demands:
- HydroSurveyor M9 compact high performance systems to measure bathymetry and currents in ports and harbors
- CastAway CTD offers seamless integration of sound speed information
- HYPACK software powerful tool to plan missions and analyze data
- HydroSurveyor M9, CastAway and HYPACK - a complete survey package from Xylem
- Aanderaa have offered turn key hydro-meteorological soltuions for ports and harbors globally
- Side looking insturments suitable for pier mounting
- New buoys combine single point and profiling Doppler current sensors to cover the entire water column
- Mulitparameter insturuments like SeaGuard RCM and SeaGuard II DCP are suitable for lead detection and pollution spreading studies from wrecks
