Water sampling systems
Rosettes, Carousels, & Water Samplers
Rosettes, carousels, and water sampling systems enable precise collection of water samples at targeted depths in freshwater and marine environments. These tools support chemical, biological, and physical analyses for research, monitoring, and data validation.
Model Matrix
| Sensor | Accuracy | Resolution | Depth Rating | Sampling Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBE 4 Conductivity Sensor | 0.0003 S/m | 0.00004 S/m at 24 samples/sec | 6800 m, 10500 m | 60 msec |
| SUNA V2 | Dependent on path length and concentration range | Not specified | 500 m, 100 m | 1 Hz (1 sample/sec) |
| SBE 27 pH/O.R.P. (Redox) Sensor | ± 0.1 pH, ± 1.0 mV O.R.P. | 1200 m | 1 sec pH, 10 msec ORP | |
| C-Star Transmissometer | 0.003 m-1 @ 1 Hz | 14 bit | 600 m, 6000 m | Up to 8 Hz |
| SBE 25plus Sealogger CTD | Conductivity: 0.0003 S/m; Temperature: 0.001 °C; Pressure: 0.1% of full scale range | Conductivity: 0.00004 S/m; Temperature: 0.0002 °C; Pressure: 0.002% of full scale range | 600 m, 6800 m | 16 Hz (16 samples/sec) |
| SBE 3 Oceanographic Temperature Sensor | 0.001 °C | 0.0003 °C @ 24 samples/sec | 3400 m, 6800 m, 10500 m | 70 msec |
| SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler | (stated pH accuracy achievable with frequent field calibrations) | 6800 m, 7000 m, 10500 m | CTD dependent | |
| SeaFET™ V2 Ocean pH Sensor | ± 0.05 pH | 0.0001 pH | 50 m | 10 Hz |
| SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler | CTD dependent | CTD dependent | 600 m, 3500 m | CTD dependent |
| Carousel Auto Fire Module (AFM) | 6800 m |
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