Overview
This version of the Aquadopp is no longer available.
Please see the Aquadopp 2.
Maximum profiling range |
N/A |
Cell size |
0.75 m |
Minimum blanking |
0.35 m |
Maximum number of cells |
1 |
Measurement cell position |
0.35-5.0 m (user-selectable) |
Default position (along beam) |
0.35-1.85 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, 4 Hz on request |
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° |
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 |
300 m |
Accuracy/precision |
0.5% FS / 0.005% of full scale |
No. of channels |
2 |
Supply voltage to analog outputdevices |
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 |
40 bytes |
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 |
300-115,200 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 withbinary or ASCII data output |
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 |
0.01 W |
Sleep current |
< 100 μA |
Transmit power |
0.3-20 W, 3 adjustable levels |
Battery capacity |
1) 50 Wh (alkaline or Li-ion), 2) 165 Wh (lithium), 3) 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 |
300 m |
Bulkhead |
MCBH-8-FS |
Cable |
PMCIL-8-MP on 10 m polyurethane cable |
Standard model |
POM housing |
Maximum diameter |
75 mm |
Maximum length |
~500 mm (single battery) or +110 mm (double battery) depending on head configuration |
Weight in air |
2.3 kg |
Weight in water |
Neutral |
Deployment planning, execution and recovery for Aquadopps purchased before 2024
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 RS422 polyurethane with 8-pin inline connector and USB converter
Battery, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery canister, plastic with 4*18 AA pack w/cable 8-pin inline (300m rating)
Battery pack, 5-pack, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 13.5 V - 50 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 5-pack, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 13.5 V - 100 Wh, alkaline
This slim battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 5-pack, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Battery pack, 10-pack, 12 V - 165 Wh, lithium
This battery can be used inside the main canister of your Nortek instrument.
Set of Anti-fouling patches for Aquadopp
This set is suitable for Aquadopp 300 m, Aquadopp Profiler 1MHz, Aquadopp Profiler 2MHz and Eco