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SBE 39-IM Temperature (Pressure optional) Recorder with Inductive Modem
Configuration Details

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Part # Description Notes
39IM TEMPERATURE (pressure optional) Recorder with INDUCTIVE MODEM - 32 MB usable memory, lithium battery (non-hazardous), upload cable for internal I/O, Seasoft software, & complete documentation. Specify: housing, thermistor configuration, & mooring clamp wire size selection to match O.D. of wire jacket. Note: Memory increased from 4 MB to 32 MB usable memory in July 2008; digital firmware version 1.1 and later.

Photos of standard shipment.

Communicating with 1 or more 39-IMs requires use of Sea-Bird Surface Inductive Modem (SIM), which provides serial interface (RS-232 or RS-485) between user’s computer & up to 100 IM instruments coupled to single cable. Purchase SIM & optional Inductive Cable Coupler (ICC) separately.

Also see:

  • SBE 39plus for version with RS-232 interface in place of Inductive Modem interface.
  • SBE 56 for low-cost temperature recorder with USB interface.
  • SBE 37-IM and 37-IMP MicroCATs for CTD (conductivity, temperature, and optional pressure) with inductive modem interface.
  • SBE 16plus-IM V2 SeaCAT for CTD (conductivity, temperature, and optional pressure) with inductive modem interface and auxiliary sensor input capability.
  • SBE 44 Underwater Inductive Modem or Underwater Inductive Modem Module (UIMM) to integrate an RS-232 sensor with Sea-Bird's inductive modem telemetry system.
SBE 39-IM Housing Selections -- MUST SELECT ONE
39IM-1a 600 m plastic housing SBE 39-IM is available with 600 or 10,500 m housing.
39IM-1b 10,500 m titanium housing
SBE 39-IM Thermistor Configuration Selections -- MUST SELECT ONE
39IM-2a Internal thermistor, imbedded in titanium end cap (~25 second response time) Internal thermistor provides more rugged sensor, but slower response (time constant approximately 25 seconds). External thermistor provides faster response (approximately 0.5 seconds) for when fast sampling required.
39IM-2b External thermistor, in pressure protected sheath (~0.5 second response time)
SBE 39-IM Pressure Sensor Range (Depth) Options
39IM-3a 20 m strain gauge pressure sensor Pressure sensor is installed in end cap, & is not field replaceable / swappable. While highest pressure rating gives you most flexibility in using 39-IM, 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)
39IM-3b 100 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3c 350 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3d 600 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3e 1000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3f 2000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3g 3500 m strain gauge pressure sensor
39IM-3h 7000 m strain gauge pressure sensor
SBE 39-IM Mooring Clamp Wire Size Selections (Specify clamp to match O.D. of mooring wire jacket) -- MUST SELECT ONE
39IM-4a Wire guide & clamp for 1/4 in. diameter mooring wire Cable fits loosely through IM coupling core / wire guide, & is clamped only at mounting clamp. See document 67161.

SBE 39-IM shown with option 39IM-1a (600 m plastic housing) & 39IM-2b (External thermistor, in pressure protected sheath).

39IM-4b Wire guide & clamp for 5/16 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-4c Wire guide & clamp for 3/8 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-4d Wire guide & clamp for 1/2 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-4e Wire guide & clamp for 6 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-4f Wire guide & clamp for 8 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-4g Wire guide & clamp for 10 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-4h Wire guide & clamp for 12 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-4i Wire guide & clamp for 16 mm (5/8 in.) diameter mooring wire
SBE 39-IM Net Fender Mooring Clamp Option -- Use with 39IM-4 Mooring Clamp.
39IM-5a Net Fender for 1/4 in. diameter mooring wire
Conical ends of net fender are designed to shed fishing lines or nets.

Net fender retains 1/2 of mooring clamp & 1/2 of inductive modem coupler. All hardware is captured within, guaranteeing no loss of nuts or bolts during deployment. Attach 39-IM to mooring cable in 2 steps:

  1. Place net fender & attached clamp(s) against mooring line. Push SBE 39-IM into clamp guides.
  2. Holding SBE 39-IM & net fender with 1 hand, tighten clamp bolts with a driver in free hand.
39IM-5b Net Fender for 5/16 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-5c Net Fender for 3/8 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-5d Net Fender for 1/2 in. diameter mooring wire
39IM-5e Net Fender for 6 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-5f Net Fender for 8 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-5g Net Fender for 10 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-5h Net Fender for 12 mm diameter mooring wire
39IM-5i Net Fender for 16 mm (5/8 in.) diameter mooring wire
SBE 39-IM Spares & Accessories
50404 SBE 39-IM lithium batteries (spare), package of two 3.6V AA cells (Saft LS 14500) For serial number greater than 3100.
Two batteries are included with standard shipment; this is spare. Shipping restrictions apply for shipping spare lithium batteries; see SBE 39-IM manual for details.
801579 SBE 39-IM internal data I/O cable, 1.8 m (DN 33041) For uploading data quickly using internal RS-232 connector. Included with standard shipment; this is spare.
60044 SBE 39-IM spares kit For serial number greater than 3100.
O-rings & 25 desiccant bags; see document 67167. Included with standard shipment. Note that desiccant bag must be replaced each time you open housing, whether to connect to internal RS-232 connector or to replace battery.
31633 Storm shipping case (iM2600) -- holds up to 4 SBE 39-IMs (does not fit 39-IMs with net fenders)

Note: Case holds only 4 SBE 39-IMs (photo shows 6 SBE 39s with internal connectors)
Storm shipping case with custom foam inserts holds up to 4 SBE 39-IMs.
  • Injection molded case with HPX resin plastic body, automatic pressure equalization valve, hinged push-button latches, fold-down padded handle, & O-ring seal. Meets airline luggage regulations.
  • Inner dimensions:
    20 x 14 x 7.7 inches (51 x 36 x 20 cm).
  • Outer dimensions:
    21.2 x 16 x 8.3 inches (54 x 41 x 21 cm).

39-IMs in net fenders do not fit in Storm shipping case.

For Surface Inductive Modem (SIM), Inductive Modem Module (IMM), and Inductive Cable Coupler (ICC), see separate listing.

 

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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

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