Fluorometer SCF_2461

Summary



TypeFluorometer
VendorSeapoint Sensors, Inc
ModelSeapoint chlorophyll fluorometer
S/N2461
CORIOLIX IDfluoro002461
Inventory ID
Data ID
ClassOverTheSide
LocationTech Stores
Native Sample RateNone Hz
UDP Port(s)None None
EnabledFalse
 


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General Description



The Seapoint Chlorophyll Fluorometer (SCF) is a high-performance, low power instrument for in situ measurements of chlorophyll.

 
 
 

Data Collection Specs



 
Native Data Feed At The Sensor
Signal Type Analog
Communication Type Voltage
Serial Details
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
Timeout (s) None
Polled Start Commands
Polled Serial Commands
Ethernet Details
MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol
Source File Details
Path
Filename
 
Native Data Format
Native Data Description Measurements are provided from the sensor in volts.
Native Data Type
Start of Message Characters
End of Message Characters
Number of Fields to Trim 0
Sample Data Message
Message Parser Format
Data/Message ID
 
Data Processing
Data Processing Script NoTransformation
 
Data Rates
Native Sample Rate None 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
OpenRVDAS Logger Mode file/db
EEZ Logger Mode off
InfluxDB Port None
Archive to Database False
Transmit Real-time Data to Shore False
 
Time Source
Source
 
 

Parameters



Long Name Short Name Units Diagnostic
 
 

Physical Sensor Specs



 
Operating Limits
Input Power 8.0 - 20.0 V DC
Ideal Power None V DC
Operating Current 15.0 - 15.0 mA @ 14.0 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 0 - 65 degree_C
Lamp Life None days
Response Time None seconds
Additional Time Offset None seconds
 
Physical Status
Current Location on vessel
Current Status unavailable
Physical Condition good
Physical Configuration Configured with SBE cable 172380X1/173072X10
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Communication Type at the Data Acquisition Device
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit/Device IDs
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Function Codes
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Registers
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Retransmit UDP Ports
Sensor Use Level
Enabled False
 
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel sikuliaq
Vessel Location Tech Stores
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation horizontal
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 31 2025 17:09:54     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [4.129] to [None]    
Oct 31 2025 17:09:54     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     location_coords changed from [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823] to []    
Oct 27 2025 15:48:04     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     height_above_waterline changed from [None] to [4.129]    
Oct 27 2025 15:48:04     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     location_coords changed from [] to [40.0967, 1.0034, -4.2823]    
Oct 27 2025 15:48:04     Hilburn, Mackenzie     sensor specs update     processing_script changed from [] to [NoTransformation]    
Jan 08 2023 18:29:32     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     last_cal_date changed from [2016-02-18 00:00:00+00:00] to [None]    
Jan 08 2023 18:29:32     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     transmit_native changed from [True] to [False]    
Jan 08 2023 18:29:32     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     archive_native changed from [True] to [False]    
Jan 08 2023 18:29:32     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [not in use] to [unavailable]    
Oct 21 2022 04:37:15     Kopka, Krystian     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Not Applicable] to [Tech Stores]    
Oct 21 2022 00:09:47     Kopka, Krystian     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [spare] to []    
May 23 2022 23:45:33     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_name changed from [Fluoro_SCF_2461] to [Fluorometer SCF_2461]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     use_level changed from [] to [spare]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_orientation changed from [] to [horizontal]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [] to [Not Applicable]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     configuration changed from [] to [Configured with SBE cable 172380X1/173072X10]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     condition changed from [] to [good]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [] to [not in use]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [] to [on vessel]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     temperature_max_celsius changed from [None] to [65]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     temperature_min_celsius changed from [None] to [0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     depth_max_meters changed from [None] to [6000]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     depth_min_meters changed from [None] to [0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     analog_units changed from [] to [Volts]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     analog_max changed from [None] to [5]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     analog_min changed from [None] to [0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_reference_volts changed from [None] to [14.0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_max_milliamps changed from [None] to [15.0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     current_min_milliamps changed from [None] to [15.0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_current_type changed from [] to [DC]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_max_volts changed from [None] to [20.0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     power_min_volts changed from [None] to [8.0]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     native_data_description changed from [] to [Measurements are pro ... the sensor in volts.]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     comm_type changed from [] to [Voltage]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     signal_type changed from [] to [Analog]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     description changed from [Fluorometer] to [The Seapoint Chlorop ... ents of chlorophyll.]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     model changed from [Seapoint Chlorophyll Fluorometer] to [Seapoint chlorophyll fluorometer]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     vendor changed from [Seapoint Sensors, Inc] to [Seapoint Sensors, Inc ]    
Dec 22 2021 18:03:49     Greto, Carmen     sensor specs update     sensor_name changed from [Fluorometer - ctd] to [Fluoro_SCF_2461]    
Feb 17 2021 03:05:03     Roberts, Steve     sensor specs update     responsible_party changed from [] to [UAF Marine Technicians]    
Feb 17 2021 03:05:03     Roberts, Steve     sensor specs update     owner changed from [] to [UAF]    
Feb 17 2021 03:03:47     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
Feb 18 2016           cal_file   Fluorometer SCF_2461 CAL_PDF
May 31 2013           cal_file   Fluorometer SCF_2461 CAL_PDF
 
 
 
User Guides & Documents

Date Version Author Type Document Access
 
 
 
Ownership

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

Support Type Details
Company Seapoint Sensors, Inc
Website http://www.seapoint.com/
Phone (603) 775-7707
Email seapoint@seapoint.com
Shipping Seapoint Sensors, Inc. 142B Front Street Exeter, NH 03833 USA
 
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