Overview
This version of the Aquadopp is no longer available.
Please see the Aquadopp 2.
This version of the Aquadopp remains functional and supported. Please visit our support center if you require assistance.
Maximum profiling range |
N/A |
Cell size |
0.75 m |
Minimum blanking |
0.50 m |
Maximum number of cells |
1 |
Measurement cell position |
0.5-5.0 m (user-selectable) |
Default position (along beam) |
0.50-2.0 m |
Velocity range |
±5 m/s |
Accuracy |
±1% of measured value ±0.5 cm/s |
Velocity precision |
Consult instrument software |
Maximum sampling rate (output) |
1 Hz |
Internal sampling rate |
23 Hz |
Sampling |
Same as velocity |
Resolution |
0.45 dB |
Dynamic range |
90 dB |
Transducer acoustic frequency |
2 MHz |
Number of beams |
3 |
Beam width |
3.4° |
Maximum profiling range |
N/A |
Cell size |
N/A |
Minimum blanking |
N/A |
Maximum number of cells |
N/A |
Range/Velocity limitations |
N/A |
Accuracy |
N/A |
Max. sampling rate |
N/A |
Cell zero acoustic frequency |
N/A |
Maximum profiling range |
N/A |
Number of beams |
N/A |
Temperature: |
Thermistor embedded in head |
Temp. range |
-4 to +40 °C |
Temp. accuracy/resolution |
0.1 °C/0.01 °C |
Temp. time response |
10 min |
Compass: |
Magnetometer |
Accuracy/resolution |
2°/0.1° for tilt < 20° |
Tilt: |
Liquid level |
Accuracy/resolution |
0.2°/0.1° |
Maximum tilt |
30° |
Up or Down |
Automatic detect |
Pressure: |
Piezoresistive |
Range |
3000 m |
Accuracy/precision |
0.5% FS / 0.005% of full scale |
No. of channels |
2 |
Supply voltage to analogoutput devices |
Three options selectable through firmwarecommands: 1) Battery voltage/500 mA, 2) +5 V/250 mA, 3) +12 V/100 mA |
Voltage input |
0-5 V |
Resolution |
16-bit A/D |
Capacity |
9 MB, can add 4/16 GB |
Data record |
40 bytes |
Diagnostics record |
40 bytes |
Wave record |
N/A |
Mode |
Stop when full (default) or wrap mode |
Accuracy |
±1 min/year |
Backup in absence of power |
4 weeks |
I/O |
RS-232 or RS-422 |
Communication baud rate |
300-115200 Bd |
Recorder download baud rate |
600/1200 kBd for both RS-232 and RS-422 |
User control |
Handled via "Aquadopp" software, ActiveX®function calls, or direct commands with binaryor ASCII data output |
Bulkhead |
MCBH-8-FS |
Cable |
PMCIL-8-MP on 10 m polyurethane cable |
Functions |
Deployment planning, instrument configuration,data retrieval and conversion (for Windows®) |
DC input |
9-15 V DC |
Maximum peak current |
3 A |
Avg. power consumption |
0.015 W |
Sleep current |
< 100 μA |
Transmit power |
20 W |
Battery capacity |
50 Wh (alkaline or Li-ion), 165 Wh (lithium), Single or dual |
New battery voltage |
13.5 V DC (alkaline) |
Operating temperature |
-5 to +40 °C |
Storage temperature |
-20 to +60 °C |
Shock and vibration |
IEC 721-3-2 |
EMC approval |
IEC 61000 |
Depth rating |
3000 m |
Standard model |
POM housing |
Maximum diameter |
84 mm |
Maximum length |
~500 mm (single battery) or +110 mm (double battery) depending on head configuration |
Weight in air |
3.6 kg |
Weight in water |
1.2 kg |
1) Alkaline, lithium or Li-ion external batteries, 2) Inquire for different head configurations |
Aquadopp, 3000 m depth rating
Symmetrical head (A3L)
Side-looking head, vertical mounting (3KL)
Side-looking head, horizontal mounting (3HL)
3000-m depth rating with standard housing for two batteries or one 100 Wh package
3000-m depth rating with short housing for one battery
9 MB of memory on motherboard (M8)
4 GB SD card data logger
Pressure sensor 0-3000 m
10m RS232 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
20m RS232 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
30m RS232 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
40m RS232 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
50m RS232 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
10m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
20m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
30m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
40m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
50m RS422 polyurethane cable with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
Compass and tilt sensor
Without compass and tilt sensor
Deployment planning, execution and recovery
Note. Firmware for legacy systems (pre April 2008) with version numbers starting with 0. or 1.
New features, fixes and functionality
Display of Aquadopp data
Converts Vector (.vec) files to .adv
Converts PolySync Vectrino (.vno) files to .adv
Converts Aquadopp (.aqd) and Vector (.vec) wave burst data to AWAC (.wpr) format
Processing of waves
Data processing and ready-to-print reporting software. Request quote for license
Analysis and processing of currents and directional waves. Request quote for license
Analysis and processing of current profiles. Request quote for license
Cable for external battery canister to 8-pin inline connector
Cable RS232 polyurethane with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
Cable RS422 polyurethane with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
Battery, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 5-pack, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 5-pack, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 5-pack, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium - for use with discontinued Aquadopp
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.