CTD SBE 49

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Summary

Type	CTD
Vendor	Sea-Bird Scientific (Sea-Bird Electronics)
Model	Sea-Bird SBE 49 FastCAT CTD
S/N	49-0636
ID Prefix
CORIOLIX ID	sbectd490636
Class	OverTheSide
Location	Not Applicable
Condition	not applicable
Configuration	Installed with PDIM
Native Sample Rate	16.0 Hz
UDP Port(s)	None None
Enabled	False

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General Description

The SBE 49 FastCAT is an integrated CTD sensor intended for use as a modular component in towed vehicles, ROVs, AUVs, or other autonomous platforms that can supply DC power and acquire serial data.

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Analog

Communication Type

RS-232

Serial Details

Baud Rate	4800
Parity	N
Stop Bits	1
Byte Size	8
Timeout (s)	None
Polled Start Commands	None
Polled Serial Commands

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Raw hexadecimal converted through Seabird's software, Seasave

Native Data Type

text

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

Message Parser Format

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

16.0 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

False

Time Source

Source

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	9.0 - 24.0 V DC
Ideal Power	None V DC
Operating Current	750.0 - 750.0 mA @ 12.0 V DC
Analog Output	None - None
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	0 - 350 m
Operating Temperature	None - None degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	None seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	lost
Current Status	unavailable
Physical Condition	not applicable Lost at sea
Physical Configuration	Installed with PDIM
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	Not Applicable
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation
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
Apr 26 2024 15:33:30	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Back Deck] to [Not Applicable]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [primary] to []
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [True] to [False]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	condition_details changed from [] to [Lost at sea]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	condition changed from [excellent] to [not applicable]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [in use] to [unavailable]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [installed] to [lost]
Apr 26 2024 15:29:51	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	end_date changed from [None] to [2024-04-25 00:00:00+00:00]
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [vessel_time_server] to []
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	use_level changed from [] to [primary]
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Tech Stores] to [Back Deck]
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [False] to [True]
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [not in use] to [in use]
Apr 24 2024 14:00:23	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [on vessel] to [installed]
Jan 10 2023 22:10:54	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	acquire_date changed from [2022-01-10 00:00:00+00:00] to [2023-01-10 00:00:00+00:00]
Jan 10 2023 22:08:16	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2022-08-15 00:00:00+00:00] to [2023-08-15 00:00:00+00:00]
Jan 10 2023 14:53:38	Greto, Carmen	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration
60 months	Aug 15 2023	Aug 15 2028
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Aug 18 2022			cal_file	49-0636.cal
Aug 15 2022			cal_file	CTD SBE 49_0636 PDF

User Guides & Documents

Date	Type	Document
Aug 18 2022	configuration_file	49-0636_config.pdf
Aug 01 2015	datasheet	CTD SBE 49_0636 Datasheet
Sep 08 2020	user_manual	CTD SBE 49_0636 Manual

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	UAF
Responsible Party	UAF Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date	Jan 10 2023
Acquire Condition	excellent
End/Lost Ownership Date	Apr 25 2024

Vendor Support

Support Type	Details
Company	Sea-Bird Scientific (Sea-Bird Electronics)
Website	http://www.seabird.com
Phone	+1 425 643 9866
Email	techsupport@seabird.com
Shipping	Sea-Bird Scientific, 13431 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005, USA

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