Transmissometer C-Star

Summary

Type	Transmissometer
Vendor	Sea-Bird Scientific (C-Star)
Model	WETLabs C-Star transmissometer
S/N	CST-1681DR
ID Prefix
CORIOLIX ID	transm001681
Class	OverTheSide
Location	Tech Stores
Condition	good
Configuration
Native Sample Rate	None Hz
UDP Port(s)	None None
Enabled	False

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General Description

C-Star Transmissometer

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Communication Type

Serial Details

Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
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

Native Data Type

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

Message Parser Format

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

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

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

True

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	None - None V AC
Ideal Power	None V AC
Operating Current	None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output	None - None
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	None - None 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
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
Nov 18 2023 22:51:40	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	cal_recommended_freq_months changed from [25] to [24]
Aug 09 2023 02:41:25	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [] to [Tech Stores]
Aug 06 2023 03:15:07	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2023-01-30 00:00:00+00:00] to [2023-01-31 00:00:00+00:00]
Aug 06 2023 03:14:33	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2021-03-24 00:00:00+00:00] to [2023-01-30 00:00:00+00:00]
Aug 06 2023 03:14:33	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [calibration in progress] to [not in use]
Aug 06 2023 03:14:33	Grischuk, Jenny	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [repair/calibration] to [on vessel]
Jan 07 2023 15:13:34	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Tech Stores] to []
Jan 07 2023 15:13:34	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [not in use] to [calibration in progress]
Jan 07 2023 15:13:34	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [on vessel] to [repair/calibration]
Oct 21 2022 23:40:58	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [] to [Tech Stores]
Oct 21 2022 23:40:58	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	condition changed from [] to [good]
Oct 21 2022 23:40:58	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [] to [not in use]
Oct 21 2022 23:40:58	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [] to [on vessel]
Oct 07 2022 10:41:20	Kopka, Krystian	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2018-04-02 00:00:00+00:00] to [2021-03-24 00:00:00+00:00]
May 24 2022 01:48:17	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Xmiss_1681DR] to [Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR]
May 22 2022 20:11:53	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	vendor changed from [Sea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs) ] to [Sea-Bird Scientific (C-Star)]
May 16 2022 22:24:34	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Transmissometer_1681DR] to [Xmiss_1681DR]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	last_cal_date changed from [2018-01-27 00:00:00+00:00] to [2018-04-02 00:00:00+00:00]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	cal_recommended_freq_months changed from [24] to [25]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	power_current_type changed from [] to [AC]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	description changed from [Transmissometer] to [C-Star Transmissometer]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	model changed from [C Star 25cm] to [WETLabs C-Star transmissometer]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	vendor changed from [Sea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs)] to [Sea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs) ]
May 16 2022 21:35:10	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Transmissometer - ctd] to [Transmissometer_1681DR]
Feb 18 2021 01:11:04	Roberts, Steve	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration
24 months	Jan 31 2023	Jan 31 2025
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Author	Type	Document
Jan 31 2023	Sea-Bird	cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF_20230131
Mar 24 2021		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF
Oct 08 2019		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR FIELD_CAL_PDF
Jan 27 2018		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF
Jan 13 2016		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF
Nov 17 2014		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF
Nov 07 2014		cal_file	Transmissometer C-Star_1681DR CAL_PDF

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

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	Sea-Bird Scientific (C-Star)
Website	www.seabird.com
Phone	+1 425 643 9866, Ext. 3
Email	techsupport@seabird.com
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