Seapoint: Turbidity Meter
The Seapoint Turbidity Meter is a sensor that measures turbidity by detecting scattered light from suspended particles in water. Its small size, very low power consumption, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and 6000 meter depth capability allow this sensor to be used in most applications where turbidity or suspended particle concentrations are to be measured.
Features
Very low power requirements
Small size, 6000 metres depth capability
Optically confined sensing volume
Insensitive to ambient light
Linear output over more than 5 decades
Specifications
Power requirements: 7-20 VDC, 3 mA avg, 5 mA pk
Output: 0-5.0 VDC
Output time constant: 0.1 sec
Output impedance: 1000 ohms
RMS noise: < 1 mV
Applications
Profiling, moored, towed, or in-line measurements
Pollution/Runoff monitoring & dredging and construction monitoring
Sediment transport and settling studies
Ocean science and research
Hydrothermal vent and crude oil detection