OceanPack™ RACK

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OceanPack™ RACK 19” standard (Rack 1)

The OceanPack™ 19” rack is a classic “Underway” or “FerryBox” autonomous measuring system. The OceanPack™ includes everything to run unattended and measure water parameters: power supply, data logger, water system. Space to include optional sensors or automatic cleaning. The size depends on the build-in options such as special sensors or automatic cleaning.

Data

Rack system:	19” 600 x 600 x 1800mm optional 800mm depth for large sensors - 100kg to 200kg depending equipment
Construction:	On moveable drawers, removable side-doors
Water supply:	By external or internal sea water pump 1-20 l/min, max. 3 bar (best 8 l/min, 0.5 Bar) Motor ball valves for inputs and cleaning
Debubbler:	mBubbler® to install additional sensors
Coarse filter:	Inlet, easy and fast to clean: 30sec
Sensor support:	Extra bypasses with flow-meters for sensors e.g. TSG or external analyzers
House-keeping:	Water flow and pressure, corrosion free
Deck-Unit:	NetDI® ARM controller and data logger 7” touch screen with quick-look data and simple intuitive configuration tools
Sample rate:	Typ. 1Hz, configurable
Processing:	Calculation of all values in real-time IEEE Double Precision Per-qualification measurement flags
Storage:	Industrial SD card 8GB (up to 32GB) Simple ASCII NMEA-0183 data format
Interfaces:	Up to 30 serial interfaces RS-232/485, galvanic isolated Special protected interfaces to remote modules Up to 4 Ethernet / LAN connections – e.g. DSHIP
Sensors:	Not included
Download:	USB download for memory sticks USB firmware and configuration upgrade
UPS:	Uninterrupted Power Supply included
Power:	Power-supply unit 230VAC, optional 100VAC to 240VAC wide-range Optional 12/24V DC Typ. 50W without sea water pump, incl. pCO2 sensor Max. 250W with internal sea water pump

OceanPack™ Nutrient analysis (Rack 2)

The OceanPack™ Nutrient Rack is a complete laboratory for wet chemical nutrient measurements. In contrast to optical online sensors, wet chemical analyzers provide a very high resolution and a very low detection limit, as is required for scientific measurements in the open sea / blue water.
It includes an automatic, backwashable water filter, the nutrient analyzers, a refrigerator for the reagents, a supply of distilled or RO water and a waste water tank for the chemicals.
The reagent supply is sufficient for at least 4 weeks with a 20-minute analysis repetition time. The wastewater is highly diluted and can usually be drained outboard. The waste water tank must be used in protected areas or in ports. The fill level of all tanks is monitored electronically, in the event of an error, messages are sent and the analysis is interrupted.
The filter for the sample water is automatically backwashed regularly. The water system is also integrated into the automatic cleaning of rack 1.
The control and data acquisition is done by the Deck-Unit in rack 1.
Please note, that a regular service due to the wet-chemical method and a chemical lab is required. We offer free training in cooperation with SYSTEA, Italy.

Data

Rack system:	19” 800 x 600 x 2000mm (always large form-factor) 150kg dry weight
Construction:	On moveable drawers, removable side-doors
Water supply:	By Rack 1, extra bypass with flow-meter Sample flow is < 1l/min, pressure free
Sample filter:	25µ filter with automatic back-washing
Reagent storage:	Refrigerator for 4 weeks unattended analysis
RO water:	RO or de-ionized water tank with automatic control The RO unit, e.g. Millipore, is not included
Analyzer:	Not included
Control:	By Rack 1
Power:	100-230VAC, optional 12/24V DC Typ. 150W with 3 analyzers operating

Data

Rack system:	19” 600 x 600 x 1800mm optional 800mm depth for large sensors - 100kg to 200kg depending equipment
Construction:	On moveable drawers, removable side-doors
Water supply:	By external or internal sea water pump 1-20 l/min, max. 3 bar (best 8 l/min, 0.5 Bar) Motor ball valves for inputs and cleaning
Debubbler:	mBubbler® to install additional sensors
Coarse filter:	Inlet, easy and fast to clean: 30sec
Sensor support:	Extra bypasses with flow-meters for sensors e.g. TSG or external analyzers
House-keeping:	Water flow and pressure, corrosion free
Deck-Unit:	NetDI® ARM controller and data logger 7” touch screen with quick-look data and simple intuitive configuration tools
Sample rate:	Typ. 1Hz, configurable
Processing:	Calculation of all values in real-time IEEE Double Precision Per-qualification measurement flags
Storage:	Industrial SD card 8GB (up to 32GB) Simple ASCII NMEA-0183 data format
Interfaces:	Up to 30 serial interfaces RS-232/485, galvanic isolated Special protected interfaces to remote modules Up to 4 Ethernet / LAN connections – e.g. DSHIP
Sensors:	Not included
Download:	USB download for memory sticks USB firmware and configuration upgrade
UPS:	Uninterrupted Power Supply included
Power:	Power-supply unit 230VAC, optional 100VAC to 240VAC wide-range Optional 12/24V DC Typ. 50W without sea water pump, incl. pCO2 sensor Max. 250W with internal sea water pump

Ship-water sampler

This ship water sampler was developed for vessels to operate under worst conditions, tested up to ±20° roll angle. The unique design with cooled and sealed bottles made of glass and PFA enables to take and store samples over a longer time.

Data

Housing:	Stainless steel 655 x 770 x 1290 mm (W x D x H), approx. 110kg Special sample bottle holder for heavy weather
Bottles:	16 x 1l borosilicate glass bottle with PTFE lid Refrigerator for cooling to +4°C Sample bottles will be CLOSED by lids after sampling Splash protection between all sample bottles Can operate until ±20° ship roll angle
Sampling:	Automatic, manually or position-controlled samples XY-distributor with configurable positions
Data interface:	Connected to the OceanPack™ system
Power:	100-240VAC 150W

Equipment

Water Intake Controller (WIC)

Independent controller to open or close the water inlet valve or optionally up to 3 water valves, e.g. water inlet, water outlet and another water inlet. Closes automatically in case of water leak or OceanPack™ stop condition. Will stop the OceanPack™ if the valves are closed. Incl. integrated uninterrupted power supply to close all valves in case of ship power fails.

Data

Function:	Independent and remote operation Safe and high reliable leak detection Operate external water valves Closes automatically in case of water leak Closes automatically in OceanPack stop conditions Stop the OceanPack if the valves are closed. Close all valves in case of ship power fails.
Housing:	Metal box and industrial connectors IP68 protected
Power:	230VAC or 12/24VDC input 20W (pls. specify)
UPS:	Integrated UPS for power fail conditions
Control:	Test / Reset control to check/confirm states
Motor valves:	Up to 3 water motor ball valves, corrosion free
Leak sensors:	Up to 4 leak sensors (4 corner of the room)
LED control:	For all sensors and output states: open, close, error
Data interface:	Two-way control to and from the OceanPack, galvanic isolated

Water Intake Station

External controller to open or close the water inlet valve or optionally up to 3 water valves, e.g. water inlet, water outlet and another water inlet. Water-Intake stations can be combined to realize sequentially sample locations.

Data

Function:	Operate external water valves.
Housing:	Metal box and industrial connectors IP68 protected
Power:	230VAC or 12/24VDC input 20W (pls. specify)
UPS:	No (optional on request, see WIC
Control:	Test / Reset control to check/confirm states
Motor valves:	Up to 3 water motor ball valves, corrosion free
Leak sensors:	No
LED control:	For all output states: open, close, error
Data interface:	Two-way control to and from the OceanPack, galvanic isolated

Automatic Water Outlet Tank

Outlet tank for installations below the water line to realize a pressure-free outlet e.g. for the nutrient analyzers.
Automatic flushing, pump included. Level detector with alarm send signal to data logger (e.g. OceanPack™ system).
Not required, if the outlet is driven by gravity (pressure free) or by pump at the same level (pressure neutral) direct to the sea. Required for wet-chemical Nutrient analyzers, if the outlet is not 100% driven by gravity.

Data

Function:	Pressure-free outlet water tank
Size:	Depending setup, 20l to 200l
Control:	Automatic level sensors
Pump:	Additional sea water pump, magnetic decoupled
Data interface:	Interface to the OceanPack™ system

Remote Signal Box robust version

The system state (e.g. OceanPack™) can be remote displayed at any location. The Signal-Box can be mount e.g. at the chief engineer’s room on board or water lab etc.
Signal lights for “Ok”, “Off” and optional warnings such as “Bad Water Quality” or “System Error”.
The Signal-Box is connected with RS-485 up to 5000m. Power is provided local at the Signal-Box. Optional, power can be provided from the data cable, but is limited to max. 100m cable length.

Data

Function:	Remote display of operating states
Control lights:	Green = ok/running, Red = Error/stop Optional up to 7 lights
Control buttons:	None
Interface:	RS-485, max. 5000m
Power:	10-30V DC, optional 90-240V 50/60Hz

Remote Controller Box robust version

The system (e.g. OceanPack™) can be remote controlled from any location. The Control-Box can be mount e.g. at the chief engineer’s room on board or water lab etc.
Signal lights for “Ok”, “Off” and optional warnings such as “Bad Water Quality” or “System Error”.
Control buttons for “Run” and “Stop” to operate the remote system, e.g. OceanPack™.
The Control-Box is connected with RS-485 up to 5000m. Power is provided local at the Control-Box. Optional, power can be provided from the data cable, but is limited to max. 100m cable length.

Data

Function:	Remote display of operating states
Control lights:	Green = ok/running, Red = Error/stop Optional up to 7 lights
Control buttons:	None
Interface:	RS-485, max. 5000m
Power:	10-30V DC, optional 90-240V 50/60Hz

Remote Display Box smart version

The system state (e.g. OceanPack™) can be remote displayed at any location. The Display-Box can be mount e.g. at the chief engineer’s room on board or water lab etc.
Messages for “Ok”, “Off” and optional warnings such as “Bad Water Quality” or “System Error” are displayed.
The Display-Box is connected with RS-485 up to 5000m. Power is provided local at the Display-Box. Optional, power can be provided from the data cable, but is limited to max. 100m cable length.

Data

Function:	Remote display of operating states
Display:	Configurable 5” screen
Control buttons:	None
Interface:	RS-485, max. 5000m
Power:	10-30V DC, optional 90-240V 50/60Hz

Remote Controller Display Box smart version

The system (e.g. OceanPack™) can be remote controlled from any location. The Control-Box can be mount e.g. at the chief engineer’s room on board or water lab etc.
Messages for “Ok”, “Off” and optional warnings such as “Bad Water Quality” or “System Error” are displayed.
Control soft buttons for “Run” and “Stop” etc. to operate the remote system, e.g. OceanPack™.
The Control-Box is connected with RS-485 up to 5000m. Power is provided local at the Control-Box. Optional, power can be provided from the data cable, but is limited to max. 100m cable length.

Data

Function:	Remote display of operating states and remote control / operation
Display:	Configurable 5” touch-screen
Control buttons:	Soft touch buttons for e.g. Run/operate; Stop; Clean etc., extendable
Interface:	RS-485, max. 5000m
Power:	10-30V DC, optional 90-240V 50/60Hz

OceanView™ Data-Server (19” Rack)

19” rack Data-Server. Actual industrial PC hardware, running MS-Windows®, incl. 19” Video monitor, front IP65 protected; Wall mounting holder. Interface to the OceanPack™ or user systems.

Data

Function:	Remote graphical and numerical visualization of any data and information about operating states incl. remote control / operation and diagnostics Storage, networking, interfacing
Hardware:	Industrial ruggedized PC, SSD drive
Operating system:	Windows® prof. – actual Win10 prof.
Protection:	IP65 splash protected for the Monitor (front side!)
Power:	110/230Vac or 12/24Vdc
Data interface:	Ethernet Ship-LAN or RS-232 or RS-485 for distances up to 1000m, all optical isolated
Additional:	Control buttons to Start/Stop/Clean the remote OceanPack™ system
Additional:	Control lights e.g. to check the state Run/Stop/Error of the remote OceanPack™ system
Windows OceanView™ Software for	• NMEA-0183 Data protocol, other on request • Various sensor interfaces • On-line real-time data logging, simple ASCII CV data files • Configurable graphic charts and numerical data tables • Complete user setups for e.g. water data, atmospheric data etc. • Time series data presentation • Diagnostic tools for sensors: raw buffer, diagnostic menus • Hardcopy file + printer output

OceanView™ Passenger display

Passenger information display without signal lights and without control elements. The display is protected and locked against any operation and user action from outside. Typically wall mounting holder, other or special on request. Interface to the OceanPack™ or user systems.

Data

Function:	Remote graphical and numerical visualization of any data and selected information
Hardware:	Industrial ruggedized PC, SSD drive
Operating system:	Windows® prof. – actual Win10 prof.
Protection:	IP65 splash protected for the Monitor (front side!)
Power:	110/230Vac or 12/24Vdc
Data interface:	Ethernet Ship-LAN or RS-232 or RS-485 for distances up to 1000m, all optical isolated
Windows OceanView™ Software for	• NMEA-0183 Data protocol, other on request • Various sensor interfaces • Configurable graphic charts and numerical data tables • Complete user setups for e.g. water data, atmospheric data etc. • Time series data presentation • Protected against user actions

Impressions

Benefits

Robust, versatile and standard 19” racks
Optional portable by hand
Water system fully removable for easy service
CO₂tolerant debubbler mBubbler^® for gas analysis
Built in NetDI^® data logger
The data logger marks data automatically with quality flags
Auto-zeroing calibration for high-accuracy long-time operations
Easy integration of instrumentation through NetDI^® data management system connected simultaneously by up to 30 serial interfaces (AADI Aanderaa, BBE, LI-COR, SBE Seabird, Sea&Sun, SYSTEA Nutrient Analyzers, TriOS, Turner, Seapoint, WetLabs, E+H etc.)
Expandable through the optionally RS485 bus, e.g. to connect Meteorology sensors or external pumps etc.
Automatic cleaning procedure includes flagging of collected data
Easy handling and intuitive overall design

User statements

„The instrumentation will greatly enhance the continuous oceanographic measurements made by the Belgica by taking advantage of the significant technological improvements since the design of the existing (salinity, temperature) systems.

It is quite simple: during navigation, sea water is pumped on board through a pipeline from the front of the ship. This water is automatically run through several instruments installed in one of the laboratories of the Belgica. Many parameters can now be measured continuously (salinity, temperature,…) including new important ecosystem parameters such as nitrate, phosphate, silicate, dissolved oxygen, CO₂, turbidity, alkalinity and phytoplankton pigments.

In addition, the new equipment allows automatic acquisition and preservation of 16 water samples, rendering Belgica operations significantly more efficient by reducing onboard human resources. Data will be available soon in near real-time via MUMM’s public web site and following quality control, from the Belgian Marine Data Centre.“

- (The Management Unit of the North Sea Mathematical Models and the Scheldt estuary (MUMM), department of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS))

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