Sea-Bird Electronics            Products            Support            Software            Sales            Service            Search/Sitemap

SBE 19plus V2 SeaCAT Profiler
Configuration Details

div.gif (3429 bytes)

Brochure/specifications     Manual     Reference Sheet

Note: We do not publish prices on the website. Please contact us [seabird@seabird.com or (+1) 425-643-9866] for pricing.

Part # Description Notes
19plus V2 SeaCATplus Version 2 Profiler Pumped Conductivity, Temperature, Depth Recorder - 4 Hz sampling rate, includes SBE 5M submersible pump, 64 MB memory, 6 differential A/D channels (0 - 5 volt input range), 1 RS-232 data input channel, data I/O & pump Y-cable (PN 17709), 2.5 meter data I/O cable (PN 801225), Seasoft software, & complete documentation. Specify: housing (depth) & pressure sensor selections. Configurations that include pumped SBE 43 or other pumped auxiliary sensors require SBE 5T or 5P; see option 19p-4_.
19plus V2 in plastic housing with SBE 5M plastic pump & associated plumbing (plumbing configuration shown for 19plus V2 to be deployed in vertical orientation)

19plus V2 is intended primarily as a profiling CTD, sampling at 4 Hz, but can also be used in moored mode to obtain long-term time series data. 19plus V2 is powered by internal batteries, & records data in memory.

In addition, in profiling mode, 19plus V2 can be deployed:

  • With SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit & Power Data Interface Module (PDIM), which provide power & real-time data handling capability over single-conductor sea cables. For PDIM, specify 19p-9a or -9b; order SBE 36 separately.

  • With SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler & SBE 33 Deck Unit, which provide power, real-time data handling capability, & real-time water sampler control over single-conductor sea cables. Order SBE 32 (32, 32C, or 32SC) & SBE 33 separately.

  • With SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler & Auto Fire Module (AFM), which provide autonomous water sampling capability. Order SBE 32 (32, 32C, or 32SC) & AFM (by selecting appropriate Carousel operating mode configuration in 32, 32C, or 32SC listing) separately.

 

  • With SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler & SBE 33 Deck Unit, which provide power, real-time data handling capability, & real-time water sampler control over single-conductor sea cables. Order SBE 55 & SBE 33 separately.

  • With SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler, which has built-in capabilities similar to that of an SBE 32 integrated with an AFM, providing autonomous water sampling capability. Order SBE 55 separately.

Notes:
- Optional auxiliary sensors on CTDs not shown.
- (real-time systems) Computer, slip-ring-equipped winch, conductive cable, & NMEA 0183 navigation device not supplied by Sea-Bird.
- (real-time systems) Seasave version 7.18 or later also supports acquisition of data from a NMEA device connected directly to computer (instead of deck unit).

Photos of standard shipment.

For other profiling CTDs, see SBE 9plus & 25plus.
See SBE 16plus V2 for similar CTD intended for moored applications instead of profiling applications.

SBE 19plus V2 Housing (depth rating) Selections -- MUST SELECT ONE
19p-1a 600 m plastic housing for CTD & SBE 5M plastic pump SBE 5M pump is rated to 600 m with plastic housing or 10,500 m with titanium housing.
19p-1b 7000 m titanium housing for CTD & SBE 5M titanium pump
SBE 19plus V2 Standard Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor Selections -- MUST SELECT ONE (or select optional Digiquartz below)
19p-2a 20 m strain gauge pressure sensor Pressure sensor is installed in connector end cap, & is not field replaceable / swappable. While highest pressure rating gives you most flexibility in using 19plus V2, it is at expense of accuracy & resolution. It is advantageous to use lowest range pressure sensor compatible with your intended maximum operating depth, because accuracy & resolution are proportional to pressure sensor's full scale range. For example, comparing 2000 & 7000 m sensors --
  • 2000 m sensor:
    initial accuracy = 2 m (= 0.1% * 2000 m),
    resolution = 0.04 m (= 0.002% * 2000 m)
  • 7000 m sensor:
    initial accuracy = 7 m (= 0.1% * 7000 m),
    resolution = 0.14 m (= 0.002% * 7000 m)
19p-2b 100 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2c 350 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2h 600 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2d 1000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2e 2000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2f 3500 m strain gauge pressure sensor
19p-2g 7000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
SBE 19plus V2 Optional Digiquartz Pressure Sensor (instead of standard strain gauge) -- 2 Hz maximum sampling rate
19p-2i 45 psia (20 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation Digiquartz pressure sensors provide better accuracy (0.02% of full scale range vs 0.1% of full scale range) & resolution than strain gauge pressure sensors. See SBE 19plus V2 Strain Gauge Pressure Sensor Options above for photo of pressure sensor port; when used with Digiquartz, nylon pressure capillary fitting screws into port.

Pressure sensor is installed in connector end cap, & is not field replaceable / swappable. While highest pressure rating gives you most flexibility in using 19plus V2, it is at expense of accuracy & resolution. It is advantageous to use lowest range pressure sensor compatible with your intended maximum operating depth, because accuracy & resolution are proportional to pressure sensor's full scale range. For example, comparing 2000 psia (1400 m) & 6000 psia (4200 m) sensors --

  • 2000 psia (1400 m) sensor:
    initial accuracy = 0.28 m (= 0.02% * 1400 m)
  • 6000 psia (4200 m) sensor:
    initial accuracy = 0.84 m (= 0.02% * 4200 m)
19p-2j 100 psia (60 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2k 200 psia (130 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2l 300 psia (200 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2m 400 psia (270 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2n 1000 psia (680 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2o 2000 psia (1,400 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2p 3000 psia (2,000 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2q 6000 psia (4,200 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2r 10,000 psia (6,800 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
19p-2s 15,000 psia (10,500 m) Digiquartz pressure sensor with temperature compensation
SBE 19plus V2 Pump Upgrade Option
19p-4a SBE 5P plastic pump, 600 m, instead of SBE 5M plastic pump (required if using SBE 43 DO sensor) Standard SBE 5M pump is intended for providing pumped conductivity only, for improved conductivity response over a non-pumped system. Larger, more powerful SBE 5P or 5T is required if also planning to pump auxiliary sensors (such as dissolved oxygen, etc.).

SBE 5P plastic pump is rated for 600 m; SBE 5T titanium pump is rated to 10,500 m. Operational characteristics of SBE 5P & 5T are identical.

19p-4b SBE 5T titanium pump, 7000 m, instead of SBE 5M titanium pump (required if using SBE 43 DO sensor)
SBE 19plus V2 Wet-Pluggable Connector Option
19p-5 Wet-pluggable (MCBH) connectors instead of Standard (XSG) connectors on SeaCAT bulkhead connectors, data I/O & pump Y-cable, & data I/O cable Wet-pluggable connectors may be mated in wet conditions. Their pins do not need to be dried before mating. By design, water on connector pins is forced out as connector is mated. However, they must not be mated or un-mated while submerged. Wet-pluggable connectors have a non-conducting guide pin to assist pin alignment (exception: 6-pin connectors) & require less force to mate, making them easier to mate reliably under dark or cold conditions, compared to our standard (Impulse XSG/RMG) connectors. Like standard connectors, wet-pluggables need proper lubrication & require care during use to avoid trapping water in sockets.
19p-5 includes additional cost of wet-pluggable connectors on 19plus V2 & pump, data I/O & pump Y-cable with wet-pluggable connector on all three legs, & data I/O cable compatible with wet-pluggable data I/O connector.
SBE 19plus V2 Auxiliary Sensor & Integration Options
19p-6a SBE 43 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (Profiling Configuration), 7000 m (cable & mount included, requires option 19p-4b) General Information:
  • 19p-6, -7, & -8 include auxiliary sensor, mount, & straight cable to connect sensor to 19plus V2 bulkhead connector. See auxiliary sensor specification sheets (SBE 43, 18, 27) for sensor descriptions. Auxiliary sensor connector type (standard or wet-pluggable) must match 19plus V2 connector type.
  • If connecting 2 sensors to 1 bulkhead connector, YMOLD (to create a y-cable) applies in addition to 19p-6, -7, & -8 price.
  • Additional sensors not listed here -- fluorometers, transmissometers, turbidity meters, PAR sensors, etc. from third party manufacturers -- are compatible with 19plus V2. These sensors can be purchased from Sea-Bird & integrated with 19plus V2 at our factory, or you can purchase mount kits & cables from Sea-Bird & perform integration yourself. See Third Party portion of price list.
  • User can change sensors on 19plus V2 in field. However, as noted above, Y-cable is required to connect 2 auxiliary sensors to 1 bulkhead connector on 19plus V2; each Y-cable is unique to sensors being integrated, so changing sensors may require changing Y-cable. In addition, sensor mechanical mountings may need to be changed to suit selected combination of sensors.

Sensor-Specific Information:

  • SBE 43 -- SBE 43 is available in 7000 m titanium (19p-6a or -6b) or 600 m plastic (19p-6c or -6d) housing. SBE 43 is plumbed between conductivity sensor & pump. Consequently, system requires more powerful SBE 5P plastic (19p-4a) or 5T titanium pump (19p-4b) instead of standard 5M pump; operational characteristics of SBE 5P & 5T are identical.
  • SBE 18 & SBE 27 -- Note that these sensors are only available with a depth rating to 1200 m.

Moored Application Information:

  • SBE 43 -- If intending to use 19plus V2 in moored application, contact Sea-Bird to specify integration with an SBE 43 in Moored Configuration instead of Profiling Configuration (1 mil membrane vs 0.5 mil membrane for enhanced long-term stability; & black Tygon tubing vs clear Tygon tubing for plumbing, for reduced bio-fouling). Alternatively, we recommend use of the SBE 63 Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor for moored applications.
  • SBE 18 & SBE 27 -- Sensors are not recommended for use in moored applications. See Application Note 76: pH or pH/ORP Sensors and Moored Applications.
19p-6b SBE 43 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (Profiling Configuration) with Wet-pluggable connector, 7000 m (cable & mount included, requires option 19p-4b & 19p-5)
19p-6c SBE 43 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (Profiling Configuration), 600 m plastic (cable & mount included, requires option 19p-4a or -4b)
19p-6d SBE 43 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (Profiling Configuration) with Wet-pluggable connector, 600 m plastic (cable & mount included, requires option 19p-4a or -4b & 19p-5)
19p-7a SBE 18 pH sensor, for use in profiling mode only, 1200 m (cable & mount included)
19p-7b SBE 18 pH sensor, for use in profiling mode only, with Wet-pluggable connector, 1200 m (cable & mount included – Requires option 19p-5)
19p-8a SBE 27 pH/ORP sensor, for use in profiling mode only, 1200 m (cable & mount included)
19p-8b SBE 27 pH/ORP sensor, for use in profiling mode only, with Wet-pluggable connector, 1200 m (cable & mount included – Requires option 19p-5)
YMOLD Extra charge for Y-cable to connect two (2) or more sensors to one (1) auxiliary sensor input bulkhead connector on CTD
19p-9a Underwater power/data interface module (PDIM) integrated for use with SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit or 33 Carousel Deck Unit (includes PDIM, interface cable, & mounting hardware) SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit & PDIM provide surface power & real-time data acquisition & control for 19plus V2, allowing deployment with 10,000 m long single-conductor sea cables. SBE 36 is installed on ship, while PDIM is mounted on or near 19plus V2. See SBE 36 description for more information on interface.

SBE 33 Deck Unit is typically used to provide surface power & real-time data acquisition & control for 19plus V2 & SBE 32 (32, 32C, or 32SC) Carousel Water Sampler or SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler. However, it can be used with PDIM instead of Carousel or ECO to provide same functionality as SBE 36 & PDIM.

PDIM housing is anodized aluminum, & is rated to 6800 m. PDIM connector type (standard or wet-pluggable) must match 19plus V2 connector type.

19p-9a & -9b do not include SBE 36 or 33 Deck Unit; order separately.

 
Can substitute SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit for SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit.

19p-9b Underwater power/data interface module (PDIM) with Wet-pluggable connectors integrated for use with SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit or 33 Carousel Deck Unit (includes PDIM, interface cable, & mounting hardware – Requires option 19p-5)
SBE 19plus V2 Hardigg Shipping Case Option
19p-10 Hardigg shipping case (AL4915-1105) instead of wood crate, for SBE 19plus V2 in optional cage Hardigg shipping case with custom foam inserts holds SBE 19plus V2 with auxiliary sensors in optional cage (SBE 9plus shown; SBE 19plus V2 similar).
  • Rotationally molded high-impact polyethylene with reinforced corners & edges, molded-in corrugations, reinforced corners & edges, tongue-in-groove seal, positive anti-shear locks, comfort-grip handle, recessed hardware. Meets airline luggage regulations.
  • Inner dimensions:
    49 x 14.8 x 16.2 inches (124 x 38 x 41 cm).
  • Outer dimensions:
    52 x 17.8 x 18.4 inches (132 x 45 x 47 cm).

Note: 19plus V2 with optional Digiquartz pressure sensor requires a longer cage (PN 801270) than 19plus V2 with standard strain-gauge pressure sensor. PN 801270 cage does not fit in this Hardigg shipping case; contact Sea-Bird to discuss purchasing a larger case.

Price for 19p-10 reflects a credit for deletion of our standard wood crate
.

Notes regarding features of Hardigg case supplied by Sea-Bird:
1. Case does not have wheels, because we prefer that the case is not rolled along the ground:
- Rolling along the ground could cause unnecessary vibration of the CTD.
- Rolling over a curb could cause unnecessary impact to the CTD.
2. Case has small holes on each metal latch, into which you could insert a small, TSA-approved lock or some zip ties. Case cannot accommodate a large padlock.

SBE 19plus V2 Spares & Accessories
801269 Stainless-steel protective cage, 40 in. (101 cm) tall (SeaCATplus) Many users purchase optional cage to protect system from damage during deployment.
  • 801269 (drawing 22009) -- cage for 19plus V2 with standard strain-gauge pressure sensor
  • 801270 (drawing 22010) -- cage for 19plus V2 with optional Digiquartz pressure sensor (Digiquartz sensor requires longer 19plus V2 housing, which requires a taller cage)
  • 50396 (drawing 20893) -- cage for 19plus V2 with standard strain gauge pressure sensor, mounted horizontally in extension stand below SBE 32 (full size) Carousel Water Sampler (requires shorter cage).
    Note: For 19plus V2 with optional Quartz pressure sensor, contact Sea-Bird.

See document 67171 for installation details.

Notes:

  • 801269 and 801270 are for use with SBE 19plus or 19plus V2, but not with older SeaCAT (SBE 19).
  • 19plus V2 deployed on SBE 32C (compact) or 32SC (subcompact) Carousel Water Sampler is mounted in bottle position on Carousel, & does not use cage.
  • 19plus V2 deployed on SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler is mounted on mesh panel, & does not use cage.
  • For cage with small footprint, typically used for deployment through ice, see drawing 22149 and photo.
801270 Stainless-steel protective cage, 48 in. (123 cm) tall (SeaCATplus with Digiquartz)
50396 Stainless-steel protective cage, 38 in. (96 cm) tall, used in SBE 32 Carousel CTD extension stand
50434 SBE 16plus V2/19plus V2 Spares Kit (Standard connectors) - Complete support kit containing spare data I/O cable, bulkhead connectors, dummy plugs, Triton X-100, o-ring lubricant, & other mechanical spares & maintenance items. Order appropriate spares kit for connector type on 19plus V2:
  • 50434 for 19plus V2 with standard connectors -- See document 67196.
  • 50435 for 19plus V2 with wet-pluggable connectors -- See document 67197.
50435 SBE 16plus V2/19plus V2 Spares Kit (Wet-pluggable connectors) - Complete support kit containing spare data I/O cable, bulkhead connectors, dummy plugs, Triton X-100, o-ring lubricant, & other mechanical spares & maintenance items.
801511 9 NiMH cells in rechargeable drop-in pack (10.8V/8 Ah)
19plus V2 comes standard with alkaline batteries, but can be powered with rechargeable NiMH batteries instead. Batteries are easily accessed by unscrewing battery end cap.
90504 NiMH battery charger for 6, 9, or 12 cells / 8 Ah D-cell packs. Provides full recharge in 2 hours, includes AC power cord & battery charging cable
50288 SBE 19plus19plus V2 Moored Mode Conversion Kit -- anti-foulant holders & hardware for user conversion from profiling to moored mode configuration. AF24173 anti-foulant devices (PN 801542) are NOT included. Note: When installed on 19plus/19plus V2 at time of order, T-C Duct & related parts normally installed on profilers are provided as a separate Profiling Conversion Kit, PN 50345 (order 801542 anti-foulant devices separately, or PN 50288.1 Kit with anti-foulant devices) 19plus V2 is intended primarily for use as profiling instrument, & does not come standard with anti-foulant device fittings. Conversion kit allows user to retrofit 19plus V2 with anti-foulant device fittings for moored applications. Anti-foulant device fittings attach to each end of conductivity cell. See document 67114. Only 1 conversion kit is needed per instrument; order replacement Anti-Foulant Devices as needed (see next item).
801542 AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device pair (spare, bagged, labeled for shipping) Anti-foulant devices fit into anti-foulant device cups at each end of conductivity cell. Anti-foulant devices included with standard shipment; these are spares.
Useful life varies, depending on several factors. We recommend that customers consider more frequent replacement when high biological activity & strong current flow (greater dilution of anti-foulant concentration) are present. Moored instruments in high growth & strong dilution environments have been known to obtain a few months of quality data, while drifters that operate in non-photic, less turbid deep ocean environments may achieve years of quality data. Experience may be strongest determining factor in specific deployment environments.
20200 USB to Serial Port Adapter, FTDI UC232R-10 (connects computers with USB ports to RS-232 instruments) Many newer PCs & laptop computers have USB port(s) instead of RS-232 serial port(s). USB serial adapter plugs into USB port, & allows a serial device to be connected through adapter. Multi-port adapters are available from other companies; see Application Note 68.
31634 Hardigg shipping case (AL4915-1105), for SBE 19plus/19plus V2 in optional cage Hardigg shipping case with custom foam inserts holds SBE 19plus V2 with auxiliary sensors in optional cage (SBE 9plus shown; SBE 19plus V2 similar).
  • Rotationally molded high-impact polyethylene with reinforced corners & edges, molded-in corrugations, reinforced corners & edges, tongue-in-groove seal, positive anti-shear locks, comfort-grip handle, recessed hardware. Meets airline luggage regulations.
  • Inner dimensions:
    49 x 14.8 x 16.2 inches (124 x 38 x 41 cm).
  • Outer dimensions:
    52 x 17.8 x 18.4 inches (132 x 45 x 47 cm).

Note: 19plus V2 with optional Digiquartz pressure sensor requires a longer cage (PN 801270) than 19plus V2 with standard strain-gauge pressure sensor. PN 801270 cage does not fit in this Hardigg shipping case; contact Sea-Bird to discuss purchasing a larger case.

Notes regarding features of Hardigg case supplied by Sea-Bird:
1. Case does not have wheels, because we prefer that the case is not rolled along the ground:
- Rolling along the ground could cause unnecessary vibration of the CTD.
- Rolling over a curb could cause unnecessary impact to the CTD.
2. Case has small holes on each metal latch, into which you could insert a small, TSA-approved lock or some zip ties. Case cannot accommodate a large padlock.

50275 SBE 19plus/19plus V2 magnetic switch assembly Replacement for magnetic switch, which is used to start & stop logging. See document 67101.
41124 Battery cover/contact plate, replaces 80076.1 Cover plate for alkaline batteries.
801225 Data I/O cable, Standard connector (RMG-4FS) w/ DB-9S, 2.4 m (DN 32421) Data I/O cable connects to 4-pin end of pump-data I/O Y-cable. These test cables are used for setting up system & uploading data from memory after recovery. Applicable cable is included with 19plus V2; these are spares.
801374 Data I/O cable, Wet-pluggable connector (MCIL-4FS) w/ DB-9S, 2.4 m (DN 32715)
17709 Y-cable, Pump-Data I/O, Standard connectors (DN 31551) These Y-cables connect 6-pin data I/O - pump bulkhead connector to pump (2-pin leg) & to data I/O cable (4-pin leg).
171883 Y-cable, Pump-Data I/O, Wet-pluggable connectors (DN 32896)
90087 Universal plumbing kit (includes pump air release valve, Y-fitting, & tubing) -- Application note 64-1 Application Note 64-1 details installation of plumbing for SBE 43 & pump on a CTD.
50087 Cell filler/storage device (Application Note 34) For cleaning conductivity cell after each use & storing instrument between uses. See document 67043 & Application Note 2D: Instructions for Care and Cleaning of Conductivity Cells.
various Plumbing spares For air bleed valve & y-fitting, & assorted sizes of Tygon tubing, see SBE 5M Configuration Details.
Underwater Cable for Hand-Hauled, Real-Time Profiling (see Application Note 59 for proper use & limitations)
801150 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 30 m (100 ft) (DN 32284) These cables are for hand-hauling 19plus V2 & acquiring real-time data. Cables are not intended for static working loads above 45 kg (100 lbs); working loads above 18 kg (40 lbs) may be difficult to handle without winch. Minimum recommended cable bend radius is 10 cm (4 in.) (e.g., 20 cm sheave block nominal diameter). See Application Note 59: A Load-Bearing Underwater Cable for Hand-Hauled, Real-Time Profiling.

Select a cable with connector (standard XSG or wet-pluggable MCBH) to match your 19plus V2.

801295 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 50 m (165 ft) (DN 32284)
801140 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 61 m (200 ft) (DN 32284)
801153 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 100 m (330 ft) (DN 32284)
801301 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 126 m (415 ft) (DN 32284)
801148 Load-bearing Data cable, Standard connector, with DB-9S, 183 m (600 ft) (DN 32284)
801371 Load-bearing Data cable, Wet-pluggable, with DB-9S, 30 m (100 ft) (DN 32643)
801372 Load-bearing Data cable, Wet-pluggable, with DB-9S, 60 m (200 ft) (DN 32643)
801337 Load-bearing Data cable, Wet-pluggable, with DB-9S, 100 m (330 ft) (DN 32643)
801338 Load-bearing Data cable, Wet-pluggable, with DB-9S, 200 m (660 ft) (DN 32643)

 

Product configuration options listing for all products

Additional cables, mount kits, and spares may be found at: Cables, Mount kits for Sea-Bird sensors, Mount kits for Third Party sensors, Spare parts

div.gif (3436 bytes)

Sea-Bird Home     Phone: (+1) 425-643-9866     Fax: (+1) 425-643-9954     E-mail: seabird@seabird.com