As a current profiling system, the Argonaut-XR offers exceptional value for near shore deployments. Its small size, rugged build quality, and flexible system architecture make it very attractive for both real-time operation as well as autonomous deployments. The basic autonomous system includes an external battery pack, internal recorder, compass/tilt sensor, pressure and temperature sensors. Adding on options such as a non-directional wave package, the SeaBird MicroCAT CT sensor, or a YSI multi-parameter water quality probe makes Argonaut-XR the centerpiece of a complete oceanographic system.
Since its introduction, the Argonaut-XR has differed from other Doppler current meters in a very special way. The size and extent of the XR’s sampling volume is dynamic and can change with changing water level. This feature has been referred to in the past as the AutoTide feature. In addition, the autonomous configuration of this product has 10 current profiling cells as a standard feature. This feature is in addition to the dynamic, single cell. The powerful combination of a single cell using AutoTide and 10 classic cells is referred to as MultiCell.
Standard Features
• MultiCell feature – 10 water velocity cells plus an eleventh automatically adjusting cell
• 3D water velocity
• Integrated piezoresistive pressure sensor
• Reflected echo intensity output
• SDI-12
• Mounting plate for easy installation
• RS-232 communication protocol
• ViewArgonaut Windows software for real time data collection, data retrieval, deployment, diagnostics and processing
• Flexible sampling strategies for reduced duty cycle operation
• Internal memory (stores over 20,000 samples)
• Compass/two-axis tilt sensor
• Temperature sensor on exposed titanium pin for fast response
Ordering Information:
XR-750 Argonaut-XR .750-MHz, 3D acoustic Doppler current meter
XR-1500 Argonaut-XR 1500-MHz, 3D acoustic Doppler current meter
XR-3000 Argonaut-XR 3000-MHz, 3D acoustic Doppler current meter
8008-30020 10-m power and RS232/SDI-12 communications cable, Flow Display capable, 8-pin male wet-pluggable to 9-pin D-sub, 12 conductor
6054-60502 1-year extended manufacturer’s warranty on defects and workmanship
2502-00201 Electronics upgrade to RS422 from RS232 (includes converter and power supply)
6047-00310 External battery case (for SL/XR/Triton). Includes canister, 1 alkaline battery pack, splitter cable, dummy plug, mounting plate, tool kit, and hardware
6051-10156 Sensor, strain gage pressure (0.1pct accuracy), 50m $Call
6056-00000 SonWave firmware/software package for collecting non-directional wave spectra data (requires system to be equipped with pressure sensor)
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