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The MK Deck Unit powers and interfaces, by coaxial oceanographic cables the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs with a personal computer. The MK Deck Unit is equipped with a transceiver (modem) which allows halfduplex communication with the probe. The MK Deck Unit is housed in a 19" rack-mountable metallic box and is designed for on-board operations. The MK Deck Unit provides high voltage telemetry power supply (220 VDC) to allow the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs to interface and power several additional probes. The MK Deck Unit operates with: 115/220 VAC +/-10%, 50-60 Hz +/- 5%. Telemetry power supply: 220 VDC (max 1A@12V) Dimensions: 480x160x90. Weight: 3 Kg. Optionally, the MK Deck Unit can be housed in a plastic watertight container similar to the one of the Portable Deck Unit.
The telemetry Portable Deck Unit powers and interfaces by coaxial oceanographic cables, the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx probes with a personal computer. The Portable Deck Unit is equipped with a transceiver (modem) which allows half-duplex communication with the probe. The Portable Deck Unit is housed in a waterproof plastic case and is provided with an internal mans rechargeable lead battery (12 VDC, 7 A/h) which permits probe operation even in the absence of the mains supply. The Portable Deck Unit comes complete with an international battery charger: 115/ 220 VAC +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/- 5%. Telemetry power supply: 30 VDC (max 0.3 A @ 12V). Dimensions: 340 x 300 x 16 mm. Weight 6.5 Kg. Optionally, the Portable Deck Unit can be housed in a 19" rack-mountable container. In this case, the internal battery is not present and the Portable Deck Unit operates with the mains supply only.
The OCEAN SEVEN Portable Reader is a portable lightweight and extremely rugged reader based on a high-performance Intel® XScale™ processor and on the Windows Mobile™ software for Pocket PC. Through this device, it is possible to perform the operations usually performed by means of a portable personal computer but without all the limitations that the use of a portable computer in the field and in hostile environments normally implies, like: battery endurance, display reading under sunlight, water and dust tightness, weight, etc. The “Portable Reader” interfaces the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs through a built-in RS232-C interface and a dedicated terminal emulation programme, specifically developed for the Windows Pocket PC operating system. This programme interfaces the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs and allows the operator to directly dialogue with the probes thus performing: sensor calibration, data acquisition, probe configuration, etc. All these operations are possible thanks to the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs smartness included in the management firmware. The “Portable Reader” can operate for up to 15 hours continuously. Autonomy of the interfaced OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs depends on the battery installed inside the probe. The following table resumes the IDRONAUT Deck Unit performance and OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs connectivity:
Note: (1) Maximum communication speed between the deck unit and the OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs (2) Depends on the interfaced OCEAN SEVEN 3xx CTDs. Default value for all CTDs is 9k6 bps. (3) Performance is obtained using the 6.4 mm diameter (1/4 inch) Rochester cable type 1-H-255 which has an electrical resistance of 23 O/km and a capacitance of 138pF/m |
