ACS

Summary



TypeSpectrophotometer
VendorSea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs)
ModelWET Labs {Sea-Bird WETLabs} ac-s in-situ spectrophotometer
S/N411
ID Prefixspectr
CORIOLIX IDspectr000411
ClassFlowthrough
Location
Condition
Configuration
Native Sample RateNone Hz
UDP Port(s)30321 40321
EnabledTrue
 


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General Description



Measurement of absorption and attenuation

 
 
 

Data Collection Specs

 
Native Data Feed
Signal Type
Communication Type
Serial Details
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Byte Size
Timeout (s) None
Polled Start Commands
Polled Serial Commands
Ethernet Details
MAC Address
IP Address
Protocol
Source File Details
Path
Filename
 
Native Data Format
Native Data Description
Native Data Type binary
Start of Message Characters ff00ff00
End of Message Characters
Sample Data Message
Message Parser Format
 
Data Processing
Data Processing Script ACS
 
Data Rates
Native Sample Rate None Hz
Shipboard Network Packet Rate None Hz
Ship to Shore Rate None Hz
 
Data Storage & Access
Raw Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address 192.168.0.255
Port 30321
Packet Size None
Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution
IP Address 127.0.0.1
Port 40321
Archive to Database True
Transmit Real-time Data to Shore True
 
Time Source
Source
 
 

Parameters


Quantity a (1/m) c (1/m) External Temp (degrees_C) Internal Temp (degrees_C)
Plot Color
 
 
 
 
Parameter Full Name Absorption Attenuation External Temperature Internal Temperature
Parameter Short Name a c External Temp Internal Temp
Parameter Standard Name XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
SAMOS Data Category
Description
Processing Status internally derived internally derived raw raw
Processing Symbol a c ext_temp int_temp
Diagnostic False False True True
IOOS Category Optical Properties Optical Properties Temperature Temperature
Units 1/m 1/m degrees_C degrees_C
Data Type float float float float
Gross Minimum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Gross Maximum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Recommended Minimum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Recommended Maximum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Global Minimum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Global Maximum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Local Minimum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Local Maximum Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Lower Detection Limit None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Saturated Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Bad Data Value None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Resolution None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Accuracy +/- None 1/m +/- None 1/m +/- None degrees_C +/- None degrees_C
Precision None 1/m None 1/m None degrees_C None degrees_C
Binning Type linear linear
Online Display Format 4.0f 4.0f 4.1f 4.1f
Logging Modes
 
 

Physical Sensor Specs

 
Operating Limits
Input Power None - None V AC
Ideal Power None V AC
Operating Current None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output None - None
Operating Flow Rate None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate None ml s-1
Operating Depth None - None m
Operating Temperature None - None degree_C
Lamp Life None days
Response Time None seconds
Additional Time Offset None seconds
 
Physical Status
Current Location installed
Current Status in use
Physical Condition
Physical Configuration
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit None
Sensor Use Level primary
Enabled True
 
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel sav
Vessel Location
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation
Height Above Waterline (meters) None
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow) None
Receives Filtered Water False
 
 

Maintenance & Support

 
Sensor Log

    Date (UTC)     Submitter     Event Type     Details        
Apr 25 2025 18:14:37     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [False] to [True]    
Apr 25 2025 18:14:37     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     sample_data_message changed from [$spectr000411,] to []    
Apr 25 2025 18:14:37     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     message_bol changed from [] to [ff00ff00]    
Apr 25 2025 18:14:36     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     native_type changed from [] to [binary]    
Apr 24 2025 21:45:34     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     comm_type changed from [Ethernet] to []    
Apr 24 2025 20:34:18     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     retransmit_port changed from [None] to [40321]    
Apr 24 2025 20:34:18     Nahorniak, Jasmine     sensor specs update     retransmit_ip changed from [] to [127.0.0.1]    
Mar 06 2025 18:35:16     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     current_location changed from [] to [installed]    
Mar 06 2025 18:06:17     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     logging_modes changed from [] to [file/db]    
Mar 06 2025 18:06:17     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     sample_data_message changed from [] to [$spectr000411,]    
Mar 06 2025 18:06:17     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     comm_type changed from [] to [Ethernet]    
Mar 05 2025 23:13:28     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     model changed from [WETLabs ac-s in-situ spectrophotometer] to [WET Labs {Sea-Bird W ... tu spectrophotometer]    
Mar 05 2025 20:39:25     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     current_status changed from [] to [in use]    
Mar 05 2025 20:38:53     King, Tristan     sensor specs update     transmit_port changed from [30303] to [30321]    
Nov 08 2024 22:23:05     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [True] to [False]    
Nov 07 2024 19:11:14     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     enabled changed from [True] to [False]    
Nov 06 2024 23:40:01     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     transmit_port changed from [None] to [30303]    
Nov 06 2024 23:40:01     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     transmit_ip changed from [] to [192.168.0.255]    
Nov 06 2024 23:40:00     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     location_text changed from [Forward Machinery Room] to []    
Nov 06 2024 23:40:00     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     responsible_party changed from [UGA] to []    
Nov 06 2024 23:40:00     Romsos, Chris     sensor specs update     owner changed from [UGA] to []    
Apr 29 2024 19:23:34          sensor specs update     vendor changed from [Sea-Bird Scientific] to [Sea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs)]    
Apr 15 2024 23:50:57          sensor specs update     location_text changed from [] to [Forward Machinery Room]    
Apr 15 2024 23:50:57          sensor specs update     responsible_party changed from [] to [UGA]    
Apr 15 2024 23:50:57          sensor specs update     owner changed from [] to [UGA]    
Apr 15 2024 23:38:38          sensor specs update     vendor changed from [Not Applicable] to [Sea-Bird Scientific]    
Apr 15 2024 23:20:36          new sensor     Initial submission of sensor metadata.    
 
 
Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency Last Completed Next Due
Maintenance A:
 
Maintenance B:
 
Maintenance C:
 
Calibration
 
Recommended Replacement
 
Warranty
 
 
 
Calibration Files

Date Version Author Type Document Access
May 02 2023        SBE   cal_file   ACS Calibration Document
 
 
 
User Guides & Documents

Date Version Author Type Document Access
        SBE   quick_start_guide   ACS Protocol Document
 
 
 
Ownership

Quantity Value
Owner
Responsible Party
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date
 
 
Vendor Support

Support Type Details
Company Sea-Bird Scientific (WET Labs)
Website https://www.seabird.com
Phone +1 425 643 9866 x3
Email techsupport@seabird.com
Shipping
 
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