Water Quality

Turner Designs

C3

The C3 is a submersible Fluorometer that can be configured with an additional three optical sensors, ranging from deep ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum.

Available Parameters

(Choose up to three optical sensors)

  • CDOM/FDOM
  • Chlorophyll in vivo (blue excitation)
  • Chlorophyll in vivo (red excitation)
  • Fluorescein Dye
  • Oil – Crude
  • Oil – Fine
  • Optical Brighteners
  • Phycocyanin (freshwater cyanobacteria)
  • Phycoerythrin (marine cyanobacteria)
  • PTSA Dye
  • Rhodamine Dye
  • Tryptophan
  • Turbidity

Sensors on the C3 are factory installed to provide maximum sensitivity, with a broad range of detection.  Every C3 comes with a factory installed temperature sensor, an optional depth sensor, and an optional mechanical wiper system with copper arms.

The C3 features a delrin housing, making it highly resistant to harsh environments.  An antifouling copper plate is available for long term deployments.

FEATURES

Features:

  • One, Two or Three Optical Sensors
  • Temperature Sensor Included
  • Optional Depth Sensor
  • Optional 3-Brush Mechanical Wiper
  • All Plastic Housing
  • Robust Memory – Over 60,000 Data Lines!
  • Easy to Use Software with Data Management Capabilities
  • Optional C-ray Deployment Body Enables Horizontal Towing
  • C-FINS Integration with ArcGIS®
  • Integrate with VideoRay Pro 4 Submersible ROV
Specs

• Specifications

Application Minimum Detection Limit Linear Range
CDOM/FDOM 0.1 ppb*
0.5 ppb**
0-1500 ppb*
0-3000 ppb**
Chlorophyll in vivo (Blue Excitation)
Chlorophyll in vivo (Red Excitation)
0.03 μg/L
0.3 μg/L
0-500 μg/L
0-500 μg/L
Fluorescein Dye 0.01 ppb 0-500 ppb
Oil – Crude 0.2 ppb** 0-1500 ppb**
Oil – Fine 0.4ppb*** 0-20 ppb***
Optical Brighteners 0.6 ppb 0-2500 ppb
Phycocyanin
(Freshwater Cyanobacteria)
2 ppbPC 0-4500 ppbPC
Phycoerythrin
(Marine Cyanobacteria)
0.1 ppbPE 0-750 ppbPE
PTSA Dye 0.1 ppb** 0-650 ppb**
Rhodamine Dye 0.01 ppb 0-1000 ppb
Tryptophan 3 ppb 0-5000 ppb
Turbidity 0.05 NTU 0-1500 NTU


* 1,5 Napthalene Disulfonic Disodium Salt
** Quinine Sulfate
*** PTSA (1,3, 6, 8 – Pyrenetetrasulfonic Acid Tetrasodium Salt)
**** BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes)
PC Phycocyanin pigment from Prozyme diluted in Deionized water
PE Phycoerythrin pigment from Prozyme diluted in Deionized water

C3 Physical Specifications
Weight in Air 1.64 kg; 3.6 lbs
Length 23 cm; 9.1 in
Diameter 10 cm; 3.9 in
Material Delrin Plastic
Temperature to 50 degrees C
Depth 0 to 600 meters


C3 Electrical Specifications
Output Digital (ASCII); Analog (0 to 5 volt) – optional
Interface RS232 Interface
Minimum Sample Interval 1 Second
Minimum Power Supply 8 to 30 volts; 5 watts
Maximum Current Draw at 12 volts
– operational
– sleep mode
200 mA
3 mA


Downloads
Additional files
C3 Quick Start Guide

C3 Quick Start Guide

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C3 Solid Secondary Standard

C3 Solid Secondary Standard

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Optional Accessories
  • C3 Fluorometer: Copper Wiper Arm Replacement Kit, 3 arm
    Product number# 2360-459
  • C3 Fluorometer: 3-arm Mechanical Wiper
    Product number# 2360-450
  • C3 Fluorometer: Replacement Spacers for Mechanical Wiper
    Product number# 2360-462
  • C3 Fluorometer: Replacement Brushes for Mechanical Wiper
    Product number# 2200-460
  • C3 Fluorometer: Pressure Sensor
    Product number# 2300-360
  • C3 Fluorometer: Shade Cap
    Product number# 2360-500
  • C3 Fluorometer: Shade Cap Weight
    Product number# 2360-510
  • C3 Fluorometer: Flow Cap
    Product number# 2360-700
  • C3 Fluorometer: Antifouling Copper Plate
    Product number# 2360-507
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rechargeable Battery Pack
    Product number# 2200-601
  • C3 Fluorometer: Battery Bracket
    Product number# 2360-603
  • C3 Fluorometer: High Capacity Submersible Battery w/ Charger & Cable
    Product number# 3200-600
  • C3 Fluorometer: High Capacity Battery Bracket
    Product number# 2360-605
  • C3 Fluorometer: Solid Secondary Standard Insert (Chlorophyll, Rhodamine, Fluorescein, Phycoerythrin and Phycocyanin) - requires #2360-905
    Product number# 2300-901
  • C3 Fluorometer: UV Solid Secondary Standard Insert (Crude Oil, CDOM/FDOM, Refined Fuels, Tryptophan and Optical Brighteners) - requires #2360-905
    Product number# 2300-902
  • C3 Fluorometer: Solid Secondary Standard Cap (Required part numbers 2300-901 and 2300-902)
    Product number# 2360-905
  • C3 Fluorometer: PTSA Dye, 200 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-606
  • C3 Fluorometer: Fluorescein Dye, 40% Concentrate (8oz)
    Product number# 10-109
  • C3 Fluorometer: Fluorescein Dye, 10 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-508
  • C3 Fluorometer: Fluorescein Dye, 400 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-509
  • C3 Fluorometer: PTSA Dye, 100 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-608
  • C3 Fluorometer: PTSA Dye, 300 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-607
  • C3 Fluorometer: PTSA Dye, 400 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 10-609
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rhodamine WT Dye, 20% Concentrate (8lb)
    Product number# 10-208
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rhodamine WT Dye, 20% Concentrate (8 oz)
    Product number# 10-108
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rhodamine WT Dye, 200 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 6500-020
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rhodamine WT Dye, 400 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 6500-120
  • C3 Fluorometer: Rhodamine WT Dye, 800 ppb (1L)
    Product number# 6500-220

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