Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Sensor With Depth Option

Description

Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Sensor With Depth Option is a microprocessor-based submersible conductivity/temperature sensor with built-in data logging. This device stores thousands of records of conductivity, temperature, salinity, and total dissolved solids (TDS). The CT2X is also available with a depth/level option giving added functionality in the same sensor housing. The CT2X incorporates 4-pole electrode cell measurement technology for conductivity, salinity, and TDS.

This technology reduces fringe field interference errors, lessens inaccuracy caused by polarization effects, and lowers contact resistance problems. Four-pole electrode technology also allows users to work with one electrode over a wide range of conductivity. The conductivity element is constructed of epoxy/graphite, making it extremely durable for use in rugged field conditions. To clean, simply scrub with a small brush.

Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Sensor
Seametrics CT2X Conductivity Sensor

Seametrics CT2X Feature

  • Measures/Records conductivity, temperature, salinity, and TDS with a depth/level option
  • Low power
  • Modbus® RTU (RS485) and SDI-12
  • 0-300,000 ?S/cm
  • Linear and nLFn temperature compensation
  • Small diameter — 0.75” (1.9 cm)
  • 349,000 records in non-volatile memory
  • Free, easy-to-use, new upgraded Aqua4Plus 2.0 software

Depth and level are measured with an extremely rugged and stable piezo-electric, media isolated pressure element and compensated for temperature using our proprietary calibration methodology. Temperature is measured using an epoxy bead thermistor. The CT2X is powered internally with two replaceable AA batteries.

Alternately it can be powered with an external auxiliary power supply for data-intensive applications. Several CT2Xs, or a combination of CT2Xs and other Smart Sensors, can be networked together and controlled directly from a single computer. While most will use the CT2X with our free, easy-to-use Seametrics Aqua4Plus 2.0 software, it is by no means limited to that software. You can use your own Modbus® RTU or SDI-12 software or logging equipment to read measurements, thus tying into your existing telemetry and control systems.

Applications

  • Wetland surveys
  • Saltwater intrusion monitoring
  • Agricultural runoff studies
  • Discharge monitoring

Seametrics CT2X Specification

Housing & CableWeight1.0 lb. (0.5 kg)
Body MaterialAcetal & 316 stainless or titanium
Wire Seal MaterialFluoropolymer and PTFE
CableSubmersible: polyurethane, polyethylene, or ETFE (4 lb./100 ft., 1.8 kg/30 m)
Desiccant1-3 mm indicating silica gel
Field ConnectorStandard
TemperatureOperating RangeRecommended: -5 ? to 40 ?C (23 ? to 104 ?F) Requires freeze protection kit if using pressure option in the water below freezing.
Storage RangeWithout batteries: -40 ? to 80 ?C (-40 ? to 176 ?F)
PowerInternal BatteryTwo replaceable lithium ‘AA’ batteries – Battery life: 12 months at 15 min. polling interval (may vary due to environmental factors)
Auxiliary12 Vdc – Nominal, 9-15 Vdc – range
CommunicationRS485 Modbus® RTU (output = 32-bit IEEE floating point), SDI-12 (ver. 1.3) – ASCII
LoggingMemory4MB – 349,000 records
Logging TypesVariable, user-defined, profiled
Logging Rates4x/sec maximum, no minimum
Baud Rates9600, 19200, 38400
SoftwareComplimentary Aqua4Plus 2.0
Networking32 available addresses per junction (Address range: 1 to 255)
File Formats.a4d and .csv
Output ChannelsTemperaturePressure¹Conductivity
Element30K ohm thermistor, Epoxy bead/external housing, Pyrex® glassSilicon strain gauge transducer316 stainless or HastelloyEpoxy/Graphite – 4-pole
Accuracy±0.25 ?C±0.05% FSO (typical, static)Static: ±0.5% of measured value (0 – 100,000 ?S/cm)
±0.1% FSO (maximum, static)(B.F.S.L. 20 ?C
Resolution0.1 ?C0.0034% FS (typical)(32 bit internal) 0.1 ?S/cm, 0.001 mS/cm, 0.1 mg/L (TDS), 0.001 PSU
UnitsCelsius, Fahrenheit, KelvinPSI, FtH?O, inH?O, mmH?O, mH?O, inH?O, cmHg, mmHg, Bars, Bars, kPa?S/cm, mS/cm, mg/L, PSU
Range-5 ? to 40 ?C (23 ? to 104 ?F)GaugePSI: 1²,5,7,15,30,50,100,300Conductivity1: 0-300,000
FtH?O: 2.3²,12,35,69,115,231,692?S/cmTDS: 4.9-147,000 mg/L
mH?O: 0.7²,3.5,5,10.5,21,35,70,210Salinity: 2-42 PSU
Absolute²PSI: 30, 50, 100, 300
FtH?O: 35, 81, 196, 658
mH?O: 10, 24, 59, 200
Compensated0 ? to 40 ?C (32 ? to 104 ?F)Thermal: None, Linear, or nLFn
Compensated200 msec
Max operating pressure1.1 x FS
Over pressure protection3x full scale up to 300psi
Burst pressure1000 psi (approx. 2000 ft or 600 m)
EnvironmentalIP68, NEMA 6P

*Specifications subject to change. Please consult our web site for the most current data (seametrics.com). Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric. Pyrex is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.

1 Accuracy reduced at levels <10 ?S/cm and >100,000 ?S/cm
2 ±0.25% accuracy FSO (max) at this range
3 Depth range for absolute sensors has 14.7 PSI subtracted to give actual depth allowed

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