A water sampler is often used in conjunction with a CTD. The water sampler collects 1 or more actual samples of water for analysis in the lab after recovery of the package. The water samples can be used to verify the accuracy of data measured by the instruments on the package, and/or to provide additional information that cannot be measured with an instrument in the field.
Sea-Bird manufactures two water samplers: the SBE 32 Carousel (up to 36 bottles, 1.7 - 30 liters, available in regular, compact, and sub-compact sizes) and the SBE 55 ECO (small, 3- or 6-bottle sampler for depths to 600 meters). Both of these samplers can be controlled (i.e., bottles closed) from deck via a Sea-Bird deck unit and software, or can be pre-programmed to close bottles at desired depths.
Brochure/specifications - html or pdf Manuals - Current or All Configuration options & accessories -- 32, 32C, and 32SC; Spares & Accessories; Bottles & Bottle Spares
The SBE 32 Carousel is a full-featured water sampler for use to depths of 6800, 7000, or 10,500 meters. It is available in 12, 24, or 36 bottle configurations (1.2 to 30 liters, depending on Carousel model and number of bottle positions). The Carousel supports auto bottle firing as well as real-time operation with a Deck Unit (see table for details).
| Carousel | Number of Bottles | Bottle Size (liters) | CTD | Control | Deployment Depth | |
| Real-Time Configuration |
Self-Contained
Configuration (auto bottle firing) |
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SBE
32 (full size) |
12 | 1.7 - 30 | SBE 9plus |
SBE 11plus V2 Deck Unit |
SBE 17plus V2 | 6800 m (aluminum), 7000 m (titanium), or 10,500 m (titanium) |
| 24 | 1.7 - 12 | |||||
| 36 | Consult factory | |||||
| 12 | 1.7 - 30 | SBE 19, 19plus, 19plus V2, or 25 |
SBE 33 Deck Unit (can also be used with SBE 49 CTD) |
Auto Fire Module | ||
| 24 | 1.7 - 12 | |||||
| 36 | Consult factory | |||||
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SBE
32C (compact) |
12 | 1.7 - 8 | SBE 9plus |
SBE 11plus V2 Deck Unit |
SBE 17plus V2 | 6800 m (aluminum), 7000 m (titanium), or 10,500 m (titanium) |
| SBE 19, 19plus, 19plus V2, or 25 |
SBE 33 Deck Unit (can also be used with SBE 49 CTD) |
Auto Fire Module (can also be used with SBE 50 Pressure Sensor) |
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SBE
32SC (sub-compact) |
12 | 1.7 or 2.5 | SBE 19, 19plus, 19plus V2, or 25 |
SBE 33 Deck Unit (can also be used with SBE 49 CTD) |
Auto Fire Module (can also be used with SBE 50 Pressure Sensor) |
6800 m (aluminum), 7000 m (titanium), or 10,500 m (titanium) |
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Notes: 1. Operation of all Carousel models with the SBE 33 Deck Unit requires an optional sea cable / serial data interface in the Carousel. 2. See Application Note 45: Guide to SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Configuration Options for information on selecting the appropriate Carousel options for your application. |
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Brochure/specifications - html or pdf Manuals - Current or All Configuration options & accessories
The SBE 55 ECO is a light and economical water sampler ideal for coastal, estuarine, and large lake ecological monitoring to depths of 600 meters. It is available with one or two 3-position release assemblies, allowing easy do-it-yourself expansion from a 3-bottle to a 6-bottle system. The ECO's standard electronics supports auto bottle firing and also supports real-time operation with an SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit.
| ECO | Number of Bottles | Bottle Size (liters) | CTD | Control | Deployment Depth | |
| Real-Time Configuration |
Self-Contained
Configuration (auto bottle firing) |
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| SBE 55 | 3 or 6 | 4 | SBE 19, 19plus, 19plus V2, or 25 |
SBE 33 Deck Unit (can also be used with SBE 49 CTD) |
Built-in auto bottle firing (can also be used with SBE 50 Pressure Sensor), no additional equipment required | 600 m |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Last modified: 16-Dec-2010