CT2X Water Quality & Temperature Sensor

CT2X Water Quality & Temperature Sensor is research grade technology. A Seametrics Smart water quality & temperature sensor. Measures conductivity, total dissolved solids and temperature.  Built-in datalogging collects up to 349,000 records so measures as low as 10 μS /cm and as high as 300,000 μS /cm (300 mS/cm).

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Advantages

Incorporating a 4-pole epoxy and graphite electrode cell, this Water Quality Logger is extremely accurate, durable and resistant to data interferences making it excellent for use in rugged field conditions. Powerful and easy-to-use software gives extensive control, including real-time monitoring, flexible programming, and versatile data display options.

  • Water Quality sensor to measures conductivity, total dissolved solids and temperature
  • High accuracy, research grade water quality logger
  • Ranges from 10 μS/cm to 100,000 μS/cm (200,000 and 300,000 μS/cm available on request)
  • Pressure and level option available
  • In-field calibration capabilities
  • Narrow 0.75′′ diameter, 12.5′′ or 16′′ length (depending on version)
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CT2X Water Quality & Temperature Sensor

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CT2X Water Quality & Temperature Sensor Equipment Options:

Applications

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

Specifications

GENERAL
Length w/batteries
w/pressure 16.40” (41.6 cm)
w/o pressure 12.59” (32.0 cm)
Length w/o batteries
w/pressure 14.90” (37.8 cm)
w/o pressure 11.09” (28.2 cm)
Cableless 0.25” (0.6 cm) shorter
Diameter
0.75” (1.9 cm)
Weight
1.0 lb. (0.5 kg)
Body Material
Acetal & 316 stainless steel or titanium
Wire Seal Material
Fluoropolymer and PTFE
Submersible Cable
Polyurethane, polyethylene or FEP
Cable weight
4lbs./100ft (1.8kg/30 m)
Protection Rating
IP68, NEMA 6P
Desiccant
1-3 mm indicating silica gel (high or standard capacity)
Terminating Connector
Available
Communication
RS485 Modbus® RTU
SDI-12 (ver.1.3)
Recommended Operating Temp Range3
-5°C to 40°C
Storage Temp. Range1
-40°C to 80°C
LOGGING
Memory
4MB – 349,000 records
Log Types
Variable, user-defined, logarithmic, profiled
Programmable Baud Rate
9600, 19200, 38400
Logging Rate
4x/sec maximum
Software
Complimentary Aqua4Plus or Aqua4Push
Networking
32 available addresses per junction w/ batching capabilities (up to 255)
File Formats
.xls / .csv / .a4d
POWER
Internal Battery
2×1.5V AA Alkaline2
Auxiliary Power
12 VDC – Nominal
6-15VDC – Range
Exp. Alkaline Battery Life
18 months at 15m polling interval7
TEMPERATURE
Element Type
30K ohm thermistor
Element Material
Epoxy bead/external housing
Accuracy
± 0.25° C
Resolution
0.1° C
Range
-5°C to 40°C
Units
Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
DEPTH / LEVEL
Transducer Type
Silicon strain gauge
Transducer Material
316 stainless steel or titanium
Units
PSI, FtH2O, inH2O, cmH2O, mmH2O, mH2O, inHg, cmHg, mmHg, Bars, mBars, kPa
Static Accuracy
± 0.05% FSO (typical)
± 0.1% FSO (maximum)
(B.F.S.L. 20°C)
Resolution
0.0034% FS (typical)
Maximum Operating
1.1 x FS
Burst Pressure4
3.0 x FS
Compensated Range
0°C to 40°C
CONDUCTIVITY
Probe Material
Epoxy/Graphite
Electrode
4-pole
Static Accuracy
± 0.05% of measured value
Resolution
32 bit
Ranges
Conductivity6
TDS
Salinity
0-100,000 or 0-200,000 or 0-300,000 μS/cm
4.9-49,000 or 4.9-98,000 or 4.9-147,000 mg/L
2-42 PSU
Units
μS/cm, mS/cm, mg/L, PSU
Resolution
0.1 μS/cm / 0.001 mS/cm / 0.1 mg/L (TDS) / 0.001 PSU
Warm-up Time
200 msec
Thermal Compensation
None, linear or nLFn

1. Storage without batteries
2. Lithium available upon request
3. Requires freeze protection kit if using pressure option in water below freezing
4. Burst reduced at PSI>300
5. Higher pressure ratings available upon request
6. Accuracy reduced at levels < 10μS/cm
7. May vary due to environmental factors
8. ±0.25% accuracy FSO (max) at this range
9. Depth range for absolute sensors has 14.7 PSI subtracted to give actual depth allowed.

Accessories

Communication Kit
Designed to directly connect your LevelSCOUTs and BaroSCOUTs dataloggers to your computer, laptop or tablet to provide plug-and-play connectivity to download and read your water level data.
Connect via USB or serial port
Includes Aqua4Plus control software
5V output available
Available as individual adapters/cables or as complete kits
Cables

Kevlar or Mylar shrouded cables in PU, HDPE or ETFE for:

  • Low stretch
  • High strength
  • Chemical resistance

Vented loggers for:

  • Ultra high accuracy
  • Unclip and reclip dessicant tube
Software
Easy-to-use, free control software which allows you to view the status of your sensor, monitor real time data and create flexible and powerful test sequences.
Easy to use control program for LevelSCOUT water level logger
Delivers field maintenance and data collection directly to your computer
Wealth of features
View the status of water level loggers in your network
Links individual or networks of water level loggers for extensive user control and monitoring capabilities
Access several loggers/sensors each with multiple test sequences
Display data in tabular or graphic format
Export to spreadsheets and databases
Monitor real-time data
Barometric Compensation Utility for absolute pressure sensors

System Requirements:

  • Desktop or laptop computer, running Windows XP(SP3) or higher
  • 20 MB free hard drive space
  • CDROM drive or Internet connection for installing the program
  • USB port or 9-pin serial
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Resources

Video

Manuals & Downloads

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