Altimeter PSA-916

Summary

Type	Altimeter
Vendor	Benthos
Model	Benthos PSA-916T Sonar Altimeter
S/N	59920
ID Prefix
CORIOLIX ID	altime059920
Class	OverTheSide
Location	Tech Stores
Condition	good
Configuration
Native Sample Rate	5.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)	None None
Enabled	False

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General Description

Benthos Programmable Sonar Altimeter. Transmit frequency 200kHz

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Analog

Communication Type

Voltage

Serial Details

Baud Rate	9600
Parity	N
Stop Bits	1
Byte Size	8
Timeout (s)	None
Polled Serial Commands	None

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

The analog output ranges from 0 VDC to 4.98 VDC, which represents 0.00 to 99.99 meters.

Native Data Type

text

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

Rxx.xx<cr><lf> where xx.xx can range from 0.80 to 99.99

Message Parser Format

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

5.0 Hz

Shipboard Network Packet Rate

None Hz

Ship to Shore Rate

None Hz

Data Storage & Access

Raw Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

True

Time Source

Source

vessel_time_server

Parameters

Quantity
Plot Color
Parameter Full Name
Parameter Short Name
Parameter Standard Name
SAMOS Data Category
Description
Processing Status
Processing Symbol
Diagnostic
IOOS Category
Units
Data Type
Gross Minimum Value
Gross Maximum Value
Recommended Minimum Value
Recommended Maximum Value
Global Minimum Value
Global Maximum Value
Local Minimum Value
Local Maximum Value
Lower Detection Limit
Saturated Value
Bad Data Value
Resolution
Accuracy
Precision
Binning Type
Online Display Format
Logging Modes

Physical Sensor Specs

Operating Limits
Input Power	6.0 - 24.0 V DC
Ideal Power	None V DC
Operating Current	50.0 - 50.0 mA @ 15.0 V DC
Analog Output	0 - 5 Volts
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	0 - 6000 m
Operating Temperature	None - None degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	None seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	on vessel
Current Status	not in use
Physical Condition	good
Physical Configuration
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit	None
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	False
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	Sikuliaq
Vessel Location	Tech Stores
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation	vertical down
Height Above Waterline (meters)	None
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow)	None
Receives Filtered Water	False

Maintenance & Support

Sensor Log

Date (UTC)	Submitter	Event Type	Details
Oct 21 2022 02:29:20	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Not Applicable] to [Tech Stores]
Oct 20 2022 09:05:45	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [spare] to []
May 23 2022 23:42:33	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Alt_PSA-916_59920] to [Altimeter PSA-916_59920]
May 16 2022 22:37:21	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Altimeter_PSA-916_59920] to [Alt_PSA-916_59920]
Dec 16 2021 20:58:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_reference_volts changed from [None] to [15.0]
Dec 16 2021 20:58:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_max_milliamps changed from [None] to [50.0]
Dec 16 2021 20:58:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_min_milliamps changed from [None] to [50.0]
Dec 16 2021 20:58:30	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	description changed from [Altimeter] to [Benthos Programmable ... mit frequency 200kHz]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [] to [vessel_time_server]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [] to [spare]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_orientation changed from [] to [vertical down]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [] to [Not Applicable]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	condition changed from [] to [good]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [] to [not in use]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [] to [on vessel]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	depth_max_meters changed from [None] to [6000]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	depth_min_meters changed from [None] to [0]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	analog_units changed from [] to [Volts]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	analog_max changed from [None] to [5]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	analog_min changed from [None] to [0]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_current_type changed from [AC] to [DC]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_max_volts changed from [None] to [24]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_min_volts changed from [None] to [6]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sample_data_message changed from [] to [Rxx.xx<cr><lf> wh ... e from 0.80 to 99.99]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	native_type changed from [] to [text]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [] to [The analog output ra ... .00 to 99.99 meters.]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sample_rate_hz changed from [None] to [5.0]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_bytesize changed from [] to [8]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_stop_bits changed from [] to [1]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_parity changed from [] to [N]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_baud_rate changed from [] to [9600]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:59	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	comm_type changed from [] to [Voltage]
Dec 13 2021 22:49:58	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	signal_type changed from [] to [Analog]
Dec 13 2021 20:21:49	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_current_type changed from [] to [AC]
Dec 13 2021 20:21:49	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	model changed from [PSA-916 MCBH6M] to [Benthos PSA-916T Sonar Altimeter]
Dec 13 2021 20:21:49	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	vendor changed from [Benthos] to [Benthos ]
Dec 13 2021 20:21:49	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Altimeter - ctd] to [Altimeter_PSA-916_59920]
Feb 19 2021 21:17:15	Roberts, Steve	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration

Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Mar 01 2006		Benthos	user_manual	Altimeter Benthos PSA-916

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	UAF
Responsible Party	UAF Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date

Vendor Support

Support Type	Details
Company	Benthos
Website	http://www.teledynemarine.com/benthos/
Phone	+1 508-563-1640
Email	BenthosRepair@Teledyne.com
Shipping	Benthos 49 Edgerton Drive North Falmouth, MA 02556 United States

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