OceanPack™ RACK

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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..

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.

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..

• Robust, versatile and standard 19” racks
• Optional portable by hand
• Water system fully removable for easy service
• CO₂ tolerant 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

„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))