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SmartCast

USV-mountable winch that automatically deploys a sound velocity profiler to user-selected depths up to 30 m, controlled via SmartCast software.

Description

SmartCast automatically deploys a sound velocity profiler (SVP) to user-selected depths. The winch mounts on the front of a USV and tracks the SVP with an IP69k encoder.

Key features

  • Arm, switch RC/auto, set cast depth and monitor casts in the SmartCast software
  • Integrated limit switch resets the home position before every cast; bottom detection returns the probe home
  • 30 m of rope; 0.5% (15 cm) margin of error at max depth; max payload 10 kg
  • Data transferred via Bluetooth after resurfacing

Applications

Deployment of SVPs, CTD profilers, multi-parameter systems and water sampling sensors from USVs.

Specifications

Max length/depth30 m
Counter accuracy0.5%
System resolution0.10cm
Max payload10 kg

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