PME miniWIPER for miniPAR Logger
Features
- Completely submersible to 25m depths
- Can operate for up to 3-months at 1-hour wipe interval
- Software is supplied to change the wiping interval and check battery voltage
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7550 | miniWIPER anti-fouling sensor wiper for miniPAR Logger | Check Price | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
| Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
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 | 7286 | Communication cable, USB to micro USB | Check Price | In Stock | ||
 | 7530 | miniPAR photosynthetically active radiation, tilt & temperature logger | Check Price | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | 7553 | miniPAR bracket attachment for miniWIPER | Check Price | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
 | 7452 | miniWIPER maintenance kit for miniPAR Logger, includes wrench, timing belt, pulley brush & (2) O-rings | Check Price | Usually ships in 1-2 weeks | ||
The miniWIPER is a self-contained, completely submersible wiping device that can be used with a variety of sensors including the miniPAR Logger. It can be programmed to wipe at various intervals, and is powered from two AA Lithium batteries. A small brush rotates over the sensor in order to perform a complete wipe of the sensor surface, and then rests away from the sensor to allow for accurate and continuous monitoring. The wiper is used as an anti-fouling device and prevents various organisms from growing on the sensor and interfering with data.
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