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
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The PME 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 by 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.
Connectivity
The miniWIPER consists of the wiper motor and USB communication cable. The PME miniWIPER connects to a Windows HOST computer via USB and appears as a Local Disk. The PME miniWIPER records various parameters each time it performs a wipe which appears as files on this local disk.
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