HydroC™/ CH4
Hydrocarbon & Methane Sensor

The HydroC™ is used to detect the presence of hydrocarbons / methane in gaseous or liquid form. CONTROS core application for this innovative system is monitoring pipelines, xmas trees, critical paths and subsea installations as well as scientific research. HydroC™ sensors can also operate from ROV's or AUV's.

• 1-year long-term monitoring with internal optical analysing sensor.
  
  
• NO side effects to H2S, O2, or missing O2, CO2, turbidity, temperature, humidity
  
  
• Easy-to-use onetouch zeroing for different environmental setup conditions.
  
  
• Optimized for fast response time or low detection limit.
  
  
• Opimized for high stability (heating) or low power.
  
  
• Many options for ranges, housings, interface: RS-232, RS-485, analoge 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA. Wide range input 10..30VDC.
  
  
• Titanium housings for 2000m, 4000m, 6000m.
  
  
• Additional SmartDI™ sub-sea internal / external datalogger with many options: more sensor inputs; more output formats in ASCII, NMEA-0183 etc; internal logging to CompactFlash disk and many more opportunities.
  
  
• Special "Long John" version available to detect and measure very low concentrations.
  The over-all length for the "Long-John" housing is 550mm. The detection range is about 5 times higher than standard.

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HydroC™/ CO2
Carbon dioxyde sensor

The HydroC™/CO2 is used to detect the presence of carbon dioxyde in gaseous or water. CONTROS core application for this innovative system is monitoring biological systems or the greenhouse effect, e.g. to fulfill the KYOTO PROTOCOL. This system can also operate from ROV or AUV as well.

• Long-term monitoring with internal optical analysing sensor.
  
  
• NO side effects for H2S, O2, CH4, turbidity, temperature, humidity
  
  
• Easy-to-use onetouch or smart zeroing for different environmental setup conditions.
  
  
• Opimized for fast response time or low detection limit.
  
  
• Opimized for high stability (heating) or low power.
  
  
• Many options for ranges, housing, interface: RS-232, RS-485, analoge 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA. Wide range input 10..30VDC.
  
  
• Titanium housings for 2000m, 4000m, 6000m.
  
  
• Additional SmartDI™ sub-sea internal / external datalogger with many options: more sensor inputs; more output formats in ASCII, NMEA-0183 etc; internal logging to CompactFlash disk and many more items.
  
  
• Available as flow-through version for mobile and lab applications, e.g. "underway" or "Ferrybox" systems.

Fluorometric methods are widely used in environmental monitoring, analytical chemistry, limnological and oceanographic biology. Oil spills for example at petrol stations or after accidents lead to widespread contamination of soil, surface water and groundwater with BTXE and PAH. Online fluorometers allow continuous measurements and non-destructive sampling in combination with good specificity and low detection limits. In order to meet most of the above mentioned requirements, the CONTROS’ HydroC™ / MEG is designed as compact, versatile and light underwater unit capable to work on the water surface as well as down to 6000 meter of water depth mounted on ROV's and AUV's.

• Ultra fast response time < 500 ms
  
  
• Detection of various parameters possible by using special optical filters: humic acids, amino acids, BTXE and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PAH
  
  
• supervision and online control of fresh water in waterworks and boreholes
  
• monitoring of waste water in industrial and municipal sewage works
  
• crude oil detection, leakage control at offshore oil pipelines with ROV
  
• fuel detection in natural waters and sewage plants
  
  
• Easy-to-use for the ROV operator without any setup procedures.
  
  
• Titanium housings for heavy work conditions.
  
  
• Additional SmartDI™ sub-sea datalogger with many options: more sensor inputs; more output formats in ASCII, NMEA-0183 etc; internal logging to CompactFlash disk and many more items.
  

The Antifreeze Mono Ethylene Glycol is one of the most important fluids in the environment being faced by the upcoming deep-water Oil + Gas companies. CONTROS’ HydroC™ / MEG is a unique underwater leakage sensor (Sniffer) solving the global problems of the in-situ measurements of Mono Ethylene Glycol. Applications include offshore pipeline inspections, leak detection, water & waste water treatment tasks and risk management solutions. The sensor can also operate from ROV or AUV.

• Leack detection for MEG and other Antifreezes.
  
  
• Fast response time < 30 seconds
  
  
• Easy-to-use for the ROV operator without any setup procedures.
  
  
• Titanium housing for heavy work conditions.
  
  
• Additional SmartDI™ sub-sea internal / external datalogger with many options: more sensor inputs; more output formats in ASCII, NMEA-0183 etc; internal logging to CompactFlash disk and many more items.
  
  
• Used for the greatest gas field under the western hemnisphere ORMEN LANGE

The HydroC™ / LV2.1 is an easy-to-use Windows© Software package and allows the display, recording and replay of data from HydroC™ Sensors (without internal Datalogger). A configuration of the graphic windows is not necccesary due to the auto-scaling function fits the graphic chart to the online data. An ASCII text calibration file is used to compare the serial number of the sensors with existing numbers and import a polynomial fit to calibrate or correct the readings. This comes with an easy Windows© Installation program.

• Easy Installation program (see download page).
  
  
• Needs LabVIEW™ runtime engine 8.2 or higher (see download section)
  
  
• Runs under Windows© 2000, XP and VISTA.
  
  
• Supports all PC comports with USB-RS232 Adapter support.
  
  
• No setup - search all comports and all connected sensors automatically.
  
  
• Recording and playback the data to standard ASCII files in CVS (MS Excel™) format.
  
  
• Manual Zeroing button.
  
  
• Supports ASCII calibration files and detect the correct sensor automatically.

The CONTROS Underwater SmartDI™ Datalogger is the complete front-end solution for underwater acquisition and controlling systems.
A smaller version can install direct into the HydroC™ sensor as well to get all internal logging possibilities.

• Datalogger: acquisition, pre-processing, storage, quality check + data flagging
  
  
• 8-channel 24 Bit analogoue inputs.
  
• Solid-state relay (SSR: 40V, 5A) digital outputs or Power-supply for Sensors.
  
• 4x RS232/RS485 interface (Option 8x RS232/RS485) for other sensors or systems.
  
  
• Programmable logic controller (Software PLC): event controlling, alerts handling
  
  
• Transmitter: use radio links (licence free), ethernet, cables, GSM, SMS, IRIDIUM, WLAN etc.
  
  
• Interface server for sensors and systems like: SEABIRD, Turner, FSI, RDI,...
  
  
• Remote-maintenance with data quick-look, service- and diagnose menus .
  
  
• Operate with 9V to 36 VDC or others on request. Low Power < 3 Watt!
  Power Management for sleep / wakeup to save battery power.
  
  
• Operate from -20°C to +70°C.
  
  
• Titanium underwater housing 2000m, 4000m, 6000m.
  
  
• Availalbe also as on-board unit with LCD available, see SmartDI™ on-board logger. All other items except the on-board graphic see SmartDI™
  

The CONTROS SmartDI™ datalogger is the complete front-end for acquisition and controlling systems (PLC = Programmable Logic Controller = Industrial Software Controller).

• Datalogger: acquisition, ISO pre-processing, storage, quality check + flagging
  
  
• Internal CompactFlash card with 2 GBytes for 1...2 years of continous logging.
  
  
• Use 160+ formulas to calculate any parameter or make a simulation.
  
  
• Install new virtually analogoue or digital channels .
  
  
• Reconfigure the complete system while running - from a remote Host (PC) or with the build-in menus.
  
  
• Use the Pogrammable Logic Controller (PLC): make event controlling, set alert handling
  
  
• Data transmission: use radio, ethernet, RS-232 / RS-485 cables, GSM, SMS, IRIDIUM, etc.
  
  
• Interface server: to many probes and systems like: GPS, SEABIRD, Turner, FSI, RDI ADCP, Aanderaa, WTW, Siemens S7,...
  
  
• Quick look: use a graphic, free configurable display with a data quick-look and overview.
  
  
• Stainless steel Industrial Micro-Panel-PC or 19" IPC as on-board unit.
  
  
• Operate with 10V to 36 VDC or 100 VAC to 240 VAC, others on request
  
  
• Operate from 0°C to +50°C with LCD or -20°C to +70°C without LCD.
  
  
• Underwater controller unit available up to 6000m
  

The CONTROS Mini SmartDI™ Datalogger is one more complete front-end for acquisition and controlling systems (PLC = Programmable Logic Controller = Industrial Software Controller). The Mini-SmartDI™ Logger works on a extreme small electronic PCB, but with almost all features from the SmartDI™ System. It comes with NO graphic, 3 RS-232 or RS-485 interfaces, a 24-Bit ADC port and digital ports.

• Datalogger: acquisition, ISO pre-processing, storage, quality check + flagging
  
  
• 32-Bit embedded ultra-low power controller at 300 MHz.
  
  
• 8-Channel 24-Bit precission ADC 0-5/10V, 0/4-20mA etc..
  
  
• 12-pin digital IO port.
  
  
• 2 high-power Solid-State-Relay (MOSFET) output 4A, 40V.
  
  
• Real-time clock, Watchdog, Multitasking.
  
  
• CompactFlash card with 2 GBytes for up to 5 years of continous logging.
  
  
• Use 160+ formulas to calculate any parameter or make a simulation.
  
  
• Use virtually analogoue or digital channels .
  
  
• Use the Pogrammable Logic Controller (PLC): make event controlling, set alert handling
  
  
• Data transmission: use external radio linc (licence free), ethernet, WLAN, RS-232 / RS-485 cables, GSM, SMS, IRIDIUM, etc.
  Including Long-Range Interface (multi-core cable, 25km) and FSK modem (mono-core / winch cable, 10km, with power support)
  
  
• Data format: Compressed binary to SmartDI™ Deck-Unit; ASCII or NMEA-0183 to user systems or PLC's.
  
  
• Interface server: to many probes and systems like: GPS, SEABIRD, Turner, FSI, RDI ADCP, Aanderaa, WTW, SYSTEA,...
  
  
• Operate with 9V to 36 VDC , only < 2 Watt
  
  
• Operate from -20°C to +85°C.

The HydroC™ Power Module provides energy for deep-sea and shallow-water instrumentations. The innovative Li-Ion batteries give the highest performance at deep temperatures. For economical reasons Alkali Manganese batteries and Ni-Cd storage batteries are provided as well.
Compatible with the HydroC™ Sensor family, this Power Module is best used for profiling / underwater / arctic applications.

• Lithium-Ion recharable batteries or NiMh / Akalaine batteries.
  
  
• 14.8 Vdc, 41.4Ah rated ("Long-John" 500mm housing). 30Ah fo 6000m version. Others available on request.
  
  
• Internal MicroController with protection, External smart Charger.
  
  
• -20°C … +60°C.
  
  
• 9 A max. current.
  
  
• Self discharge 10% per year at 0°C.
  
  
• 2000m, 4000m, 6000m operation depth.
  
  
• Titanium housing HydroC™ compatible 90 x 550mm.
  
  
• Smart Charger - CHARGE UNDER WATER.
  DOESN'T NEED TO OPEN THE HOUSING .
  

The AUV Power Module provides high-energy for AUV thrusters and instrumentations. We provide Lithium-Polymere rechargeable batteries.

• Lithium-Ion or Lithium-Polymere rechargeable batteries.
  
  
• Voltages up to 500V DC. Capacities up to 500+ Ah / 100+ kWh.
  
  
• Battery Management System with internal RS485 Communication bus.
  
  
• Safety Control on each cell / bypass each cell in case of failures.
  
  
• External RS485 / MODBUS / CAN-BUS communication to Host CPU.
  
  
• High-power Smart charger with RS485 bus and battery balancing.
  
  
• Full redundant features. Full safety.
  
  
• Complete customized options for Power / Size / Instrumentations.
  

The XXL Power Module provides energy for deep-sea, shallow-water or AUV instrumentations. We provide Lithium cells (used since 25 years all over the world and are known as the worlds most reliable and most durable – longest lasting cells) or Lithium-Polymere / Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries.
For economical reasons Alkali Manganese batteries and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries are still provided.
With the SmartDI™ Controller / Datalogger as the heart, many different sensors, a power management and a data transmission unit a complete monitoring system is realized. Because the excellent characteristics, the SubSea Power Module is best used for off-shore (ODAS = Ocean Data Acquisition System) and underwater / artic applications or other applications under extreme conditions.

• Lithium-Ion or Lithium-Polymere rechargeable batteries (NiCd provided, but not longer recommened).
  
  
• Lithium cells or Alkali Manganese batteries.
  
  
• Voltages up to 500V DC.
  
  
• Capacities up to 3000 Ah.
  
  
• -15°C … +65°C.
  
  
• 6 A cont. current, up to max. 50 A.
  
  
• Self discharge 3% per year at +25 °C (Lith. batt.).
  
  
• 2000m, 4000m, 6000m operation depth or shallow water / buoy.
  
  
• Titanium housing, ecnomical glass spheres (Benthos, Schott) or other on request.
  
  
• Complete customized options for Power / Size / Instrumentations.