Submersible Depth Sensors Series 8000

RANGES
Absolute
0-10 m H2O to 0-7000 m H2O
0-30 psia to 0-10,000 psia
Gauge
0-10 m H2O to 0-140 m H2O
0-15 psig to 0-200 psig

FEATURES
0.01% Accuracy
1 x 10 –8 Resolution
Unique Anti-Fouling Port
Low Power Consumption
High Stability and Reliability
Fully Calibrated and Characterized
ISO 9001 Quality System – NIST Traceable
Frequency Outputs or Dual RS-232 and RS-485 Interfaces
APPLICATION AREAS
Hydrology
Oceanography
Tsunami Detection
Digiquartz® Depth Sensors provide the ultimate Wave and Tide Gauges
precision in water level measurements. Typical Offshore Platform Leveling
application accuracy of 0.01% is achieved even under Dam and Reservoir Level Sensing
difficult environmental conditions. Desirable Underwater Pipe Laying and Surveying
characteristics include excellent long-term stability, Remotely Operated and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
1 x 10–8 resolution, low power consumption, and high
reliability.

The remarkable performance of these depth sensors is Dual RS-232 and RS-485 interfaces allow complete remote
achieved through the use of a precision quartz crystal configuration and control of all operating parameters,
resonator whose frequency of oscillation varies with including resolution, sample rate, and choice of engineering
pressure-induced stress. A quartz crystal temperature units, integration time, and sampling requests. Commands
signal is provided to thermally compensate the calculated include: Single sample and send, synchronized sample
pressure and achieve high accuracy over a broad range and hold, continuous sample and send, and special burst
of temperatures. The depth sensors include waterproof sampling modes.
housings with integral shock protection.
New and enhanced features include support for both serial
High accuracy, resolution, and stability make Digiquartz® loop and multi-drop networking, selectable baud rates up to
Depth Sensors ideal for applications such as Tsunami 115,200 baud, synchronization of measurements with time-
detection, wave and tide gauges, platform leveling, based integration, 2 or 4 wire RS-485 transmission
underwater pipe laying, and as depth sensors in ROVs distances greater than 1 kilometer, improved high-speed
and AUVs. continuous pressure measurements, a power management
“sleep” mode, data formatting features, and unit
All Depth Sensor ranges are available with either identification commands.
frequency outputs or integral intelligent electronics with
bi-directional digital communications. All Digiquartz® transducers come with a limited five-year
warranty with the first two years covered at 100%.

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Digiquartz® Pressure Instrumentation
Depth Sensors - Frequency Output Series 8000
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
SEACON CONNECTOR
XSG-4-BCL OR EQUIVALENT
Pressure Performance Accuracy typically better than 0.01%
Full Scale (See SCD)

Calibrated Temperature -2C to +40C

Hysteresis: 8B ≤± 0.01% Full Scale
8DP ≤± 0.005% Full Scale
Repeatability: 8B≤± 0.01% Full Scale
8DP≤± 0.005% Full Scale
Over Pressure: 1.2 times Full Scale
Thermal Sensitivity: <0.0008% Full Scale /deg C
Pressure Signal: Nominal Frequency 37 to 42 KHz
Temperature Signal: Nominal Frequency 172 KHz
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage: +6 (Min) to +25 VDC
Current Consumption: 1.3 mA @ 6VDC (Typical)
Output Signal: Nominal square wave of 4 volts ampli-
tude peak-to-peak, capacity coupled
with source impedance <1,000 Ohms.

Series 8DP (0-700 meters) ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Weight: 8B Dry: 2.55 lbs (1.156 Kg) Max
SEACON CONNECTOR
XSG-4-BCL 8DP Dry: 3.48 lbs (1.58 Kg) Max
8DP 700m Dry: 5.00 lbs ( 2.26 Kg) Max
Housing Materials/Wetted: 8B - Stainless Steel
8DP-PVC Type 1 or Acetal, White

OTHER ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE

• Intelligent Interface Board
• Cables with Mating Connectors

1
2 4
3

Connector Pin-Out

PIN SIGNAL
1 Temperature Signal

Series 8B (0 to 7,000 meters) 2 Pressure Signal

3 Power/Signal Ground
4 Power

Digiquartz® Pressure Instrumentation

Depth Sensors - Intelligent Output Series 8000
BURTON CONNECTOR
#5507-1508-00X
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Pressure Performance Accuracy typically better than 0.01%
Full Scale (See SCD)

Calibrated Temperature Range: -2C to +40C

Hysteresis: 8CB ≤± 0.01% Full Scale
8CDP ≤± 0.005% Full Scale
Repeatability: 8CB≤± 0.01% Full Scale
8CDP≤± 0.005% Full Scale
Over Pressure: 1.2 times Full Scale
Thermal Sensitivity: <0.0008% Full Scale / deg C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Input Voltage: +6 (Min) to +16 VDC
Current Consumption: 16.5 mA Quiescent, 32 mA max @ +6 VDC
Output Signal: RS-232 meets EIA/TIA specs
RS-485 meets EIA/TIA specs
Series 8CDP (0 to 700 meters) ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight: 8CB Dry: 2.94 lbs (1.33 Kg) Max
BURTON CONNECTOR
8CDP Dry: 3.48 lbs (1.58 Kg) Max
#5507-1508-00X 8CDP 700m Dry: 5.0 lbs (2.26 Kg) Max
Housing Materials/Wetted: 8CB - Stainless Steel
8CDP-PVC Type 1 or Acetal, White

OTHER ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE

• Model 715 Remote LCD Display
• Cables with Mating Connectors
• Power Module Kit

Connector Pin-Out
PIN SIGNAL
1 RS-232 to Computer
2 RS-232 from Computer
3 Power/Signal Ground
4 Power
5 RS-485 RX+
Series 8CB (0 to 7,000 meters)
6 RS-485 RX-
7 RS-485 TX+

8 RS-485 TX-

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 Depth Sensors Series 8000
Depth Frequency Outputs Intelligent

Meters Model Part Number Dimensions inch (cm) Model Part Number Dimensions inch (cm)
of H2O Dia. Length Dia. Length
Series 8DP Absolute Depth Sensors* Series 8CDP Intelligent Depth Sensors

0-10 8DP010-2 1116-004-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP010-I 1705-001-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)

0-20 8DP020-2 1116-006-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP020-I 1705-002-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)
0-60 8DP060-2 1116-008-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP060-I 1705-003-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)
0-130 8DP130-2 1116-010-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP130-I 1705-004-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)
0-200 8DP200-2 1116-012-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP200-I 1705-005-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)
0-270 8DP270-2 1116-014-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP270-I 1705-006-0 3.50(8.9) 8.55(21.7)
0-700 8DP700-2 1116-035-0 3.50(8.9) 14.51(36.8) 8CDP700-I 1705-007-0 3.50(8.9) 10.50(26.7)
Series 8DP Gauge Depth Sensors* Series 8CDP Intelligent Depth Sensors

0-10 8DP010-GV-2 1117-002-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP010-GVI 1706-001-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)

0-15 8DP015-GV-2 1117-010-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP015-GVI 1706-002-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)
0-20 8DP020-GV-2 1117-004-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP020-GVI 1706-003-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)
0-70 8DP070-GV-2 1117-006-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP070-GVI 1706-004-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)
0-100 8DP100-GV-2 1117-012-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP100-GVI 1706-005-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)
0-140 8DP140-GV-2 1117-008-0 3.50(8.9) 8.92(22.7) 8CDP140-GVI 1706-006-0 3.50(8.9) 8.80(22.4)
Series 8B High Pressure Series 8CB High Pressure
Absolute Depth Sensors * Intelligent Depth Sensors
0-1400 8B1400-2 1036-002-0 1.61(4.0) 9.85(25.0) 8CB1400-I 1700-001-0 1.61(4.0) 10.83(27.5)
0-2000 8B2000-2 1036-004-0 1.61(4.0) 9.85(25.0) 8CB2000-I 1700-002-0 1.61(4.0) 10.83(27.5)
0-4000 8B4000-2 1036-006-0 1.61(4.0) 9.85(25.0) 8CB4000-I 1700-003-0 1.61(4.0) 10.83(27.5)
0-7000 8B7000-2 1036-008-0 2.17(5.5) 10.68(27.1) 8CB7000-I 1700-004-0 2.17(5.51) 10.83(27.5)

* Non-Temperature Compensated Versions Optionally Available

Paroscientific, Inc.
4500 148th Ave. N.E.
Redmond, WA 98052
Tel: (425) 883-8700
Fax: (425) 867-5407
http://www.paroscientific.com
E-Mail:[email protected]

Product defined by Specification Control Drawing. Specifications Subject to change without prior notice.
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,454,770 - 4,455,874 - 4,592,663 - 4,724,351 - 4,751,849 - 4,757,228 - 4,764,244 - 4,831,252 - 4,872,343 - 4,912,990 Other patents pending.

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