SBE 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph

The externally powered SBE 45, typically mounted near the ship’s seawater intake, accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Measured data and derived variables (salinity, sound velocity) are output in real-time in engineering units. As an option, the SBE 45 connects to an AC-powered interface box near a computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface; it contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation data, and a port for appending the output of an optional remote temperature sensor (SBE 38). The SBE 38, installed at the seawater intake (ideally near the bow), measures sea surface temperature with minimal thermal contamination from the hull. Shipboard Thermosalinograph Suitable for Surface Water Installation Options
SBE 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph

Key Features

  • Conductivity and Temperature at user-programmable intervals.
  • Optional interface box for appending navigation data and remote temperature sensor (SBE 38) data.
  • No memory, powered externally.
  • RS-232 interface.
  • Expendable anti-foulant device for bio-fouling protection.
  • Sensor assembly easily removed for cleaning.
  • Seasoft© V2 Windows software package (setup, and data acquisition and processing).
  • Five-year limited warranty.

Parameters Measured

Specifications

Specification Value
Communication Options RS-232 , NMEA-0183
Housing Material Options Pvc
Connector MCBH
Sampling Rate 1-sec to 9-hour intervals
Power Consumption Acquisition: 34 mA at 8 VDC; 30 mA at 12-30 VDC Quiescent: 10 μA
Accuracy Conductivity ± 0.0003 S/m Temperature, primary ± 0.002 °C Temperature, SBE 38 remote ± 0.001 °C
Software Seasoft© V2
Resolution Conductivity 0.00001 S/m Temperature, primary 0.0001 °C Temperature, SBE 38 remote 0.0003 °C
Biofouling Protection Yes

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