Zebra-Tech TriOS NICO Hydro-Wiper
Features
- Highly effective brush technology for both marine and fresh water
- Precision on-board clock for accurate wipe interval timing
- Simple sensor installation and operation with user-replaceable brush
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Zebra-Tech TriOS NICO Hydro-Wiper is a mechanical wiper system designed to fit easily to the TriOS NICO UV nitrate sensors (also compatible with OTT ecoN). Using a regular gentle brushing action, the Hydro-Wiper keeps the optical window of the sensor clean from bio-fouling and other unwanted deposits such as mud. The Hydro-Wiper reduces the need for costly site visits to manually clean the instrument, maintaining data integrity throughout long deployments.
Self-Contained
The Zebra-Tech TriOS NICO Hydro-Wiper consists of a wiper unit attached via a purpose-designed clamp. The wiper unit is connected to a rugged underwater housing that contains the batteries, control electronics, diagnostic LED and wipe interval select switch.
Data Logger Controlled
The control module is a small, rugged wiring panel connected to a power supply and a data logger. The data logger initiates wipes using a trigger signal. Synchronizing the wipe with measurements from the instrument ensures data quality that remains consistent throughout the deployment.
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