SBE 36 CTD Deck Unit & Power & Data Interface Module (PDIM)
Configuration Details

Notes:

• Optional auxiliary sensors on CTDs not shown.
• Computer, slip-ring-equipped winch, conductive cable, & NMEA 0183 navigation device not supplied by Sea-Bird.
• Seasave version 7.19 or later also supports acquisition of data from a NMEA device connected directly to computer (instead of SBE 36 deck unit) for all instruments shown except SBE 50.
• If SBE 36/PDIM used with SBE 49 CTD, Seasave does not allow acquisition of Surface PAR data.
• If SBE 36/PDIM used with SBE 50, Seasave cannot be used to acquire real-time data. Data can be viewed in Seaterm terminal program.

PDIM is required to interface SBE 36 Deck Unit with CTD. PDIM housing is anodized aluminum, & is rated to 6800 m. PDIM order includes sea cable extension cable & pigtail cable, dummy plugs, & jackscrew kit. To order PDIM mount kit & CTD interface cable, see SBE 36 Accessories & Spares below.

Note: PDIM can also be used with SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit (when used without an SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler), to provide same functionality as when used with SBE 36 Deck Unit.

PDIM connector type (standard or wet-pluggable) must match CTD connector type. Wet-pluggable connectors provide easy connectability in damp (e.g., rolling, slippery deck) or cold environments (standard connectors may not seal well in extreme cold; we recommend connecting cables in warm ship’s lab rather than on deck for these conditions). Wet-pluggable connectors are not meant for literally plugging cables in submerged underwater; both our standard connectors & wet-pluggable connectors must be mated in air.

• 17088 for PDIM & CTD with standard connectors
• 171792 for PDIM & CTD with wet-pluggable connectors