C-FINS™ Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System

C-FINS™ integrates the C3™ Submersible Fluorometer’s digital output with GPS data for data mapping. A simple software module enables C-FINS™ and ArcGIS® to work together allowing for real-time mapping of fluorescence, temperature, depth, and turbidity. The ability to capture and integrate these data reliably using the C-FINS™ package is a powerful tool for researchers.

Product Highlights:

Provides real-time data collection and integration
Works with industry-standard ArcGIS® 10.0 software
Simple upgrade for existing C3™ Submersible Fluorometers
Software add-in available free of charge

C-FINS™ Package Requirements
Required items available from Turner Designs

C3™ Submersible Fluorometer
C3™ Pressure Sensor
C-ray™ Towed Deployment Body
C-ray™ Shade Cap
ArcGIS® 10.0 C3 Add-In Module
Extender Cable
Boosters (for cables >10 meters)

Required items available from other sources

PC with ArcGIS® 10.0 Software and at least 2 com ports
GPS with RS232 com port - NMEA format (not USB) (eTrex-H and interface cable recommended)
Power Source for PC and Fluorometer recommended

Free ArcGIS® 10.0 C3™ Add-In Module
To use the Add-In Module please do the following:

Ensure ArcGIS® 10.0 is installed on your PC.
Download the free C3™ Add-In Module (zip file) to your desktop.
Unzip and open the file and click on the File TD_C3.esriAddIn
This is a self-extracting file that will add the C3™ Add-In Module to your ArcGis® 10.0 system.
Open the C3™ Add In Module Quick Start file (pdf) for information on using the Add-In Module

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Info

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• How to Order
• Trade-in Program

Documents

• C3 User Manual
• C3 Quick Start Guide
• C3 Cable Guide
• C3 Optical Specification Guide
• Software Installation Guide

Related Products

• C3™ Submersible Fluorometer

Poster Presentations
• PDF Download: Turner Designs' Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System (C-FINS) - Presented at CERF 2011

• PowerPoint Download: C-FINS Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System Presentation - Presented at Ocean Business 2011

C3 & C-ray Physical Specifications
Total Weight in Air	9 kg; 20 lbs
Total Length	37.8 cm; 14.9 in
Total Width	49.8 cm; 19.6 in
C-ray Inside Diameter	10.4 cm; 4.1 in
C-ray Housing Material	Powder Coated Low Carbon Steel
C-ray Wings Material	High Strength Plastic
C3 & C-ray Shade-Cap Material	Delrin Plastic
Operating Temperature	-2 to 50 degrees C

C3 Performance Specifications

Application	Minimum Detection Limit	Dynamic Range
CDOM	0.15 ppb 0.5 ppb*	0-1250 ppb 0-5000 ppb*
Chlorophyll in vivo	0.025 μg/L	0-500 μg/L
Fluorescein Dye	0.01 ppb	0-500 ppb
Oil - Crude	0.2 ppb***	0-2700 ppb***
Oil - Fine	2 ppb* 2 ppm****	0-10,000 ppb* >100 ppm****
Optical Brighteners for WasteWater Treatment	0.6 ppb***	0-15,000 ppb***
Phycocyanin (Freshwater Cyanobacteria)	2 ppb^PC	0-40,000 ppb^PC
Phycoerythrin (Marine Cyanobacteria)	0.15 ppb^PE	0-750 ppb^PE
PTSA Dye	0.1 ppb***	0-650 ppb***
Rhodamine Dye	0.01 ppb	0-1000 ppb
Turbidity	0.05 NTU	0-3000 NTU
* 1,5 Napthalene Disulfonic Disodium Salt Quinine Sulfate * PTSA (1,3, 6, 8 - Pyrenetetrasulfonic Acid Tetrasodium Salt) **** BTEX (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylenes) ^PC Phycocyanin pigment from Prozym dilluted in Deionized water ^PEPhycoerythrin pigment from Prozym dilluted in Deionized water

C3 Electrical Specifications
External Power	8 to 30 VDC
Output	Digital Signal
Interface	RS232 Interface
Minimum Sample Interval	1 Second
Maximum Power Requirements	1 Watt

Driver for Integration/Interface Adapter Cable

The Integration / Interface Adapter Cable works with the Computer Interface Cable (P/N 2200-150) allowing users to upload firmware to the instrument using the USB or to stream real-time digital (ASCII) data continuously using the RS232 plug. Either plug can be used to communicate and/or configure the instrument.

(Note: Due to the Computer Interface Cable’s wiring configuration, we do not recommend using it for serial data output without this adapter cable)

For more information on cabling for the C3, C6, and all Turner Designs instrumentation please refer to the Cable Guides or contact Technical Support.

- Installation & Operating Instructions
- Drivers Required for Cable Installation

C3 Add-In Module for ArcGIS® 10.0 (for use with C-FINS package)

To use the Add-In Module please do the following:

• Ensure ArcGIS® 10.0 is installed on your PC.
• Download the free C3 Add-In Module (zip file) to your desktop.
• Unzip and open the file and click on the File TD_C3.esriAddIn
• This is a self-extracting file that will add the C3 Add-In Module to your ArcGis 10.0 system.
• Open the C3 Add In Module Quick Start file (pdf) for information on using the Add-In Module

Please contact Technical Support if you have questions.

C-Soft Firmware Upgrade & Software Download for C3 Submersible Fluorometer or C6 Multi-Sensor Platform

C-Soft Firmware Upgrade & Software Download for C3 Submersible Fluorometer or C6 Multi-Sensor Platform Firmware version 2.1 does not allow data output to continue when the instrument’s memory is full. We revised the current firmware and released version 2.2 allowing users to continue capturing data output even though the memory’s maximum capacity has been reached. We recommend all C3 and C6 users to upgrade to firmware version 2.2 enabling this feature and keeping up to date with the latest functions available for the C3 Submersible Fluorometer and C6 Multi-Sensor Platform.

Users who received their C3 Submersible Fluorometer or C6 Multi-Sensor Platform on or before 02/16/2011 should upgrade their instruments using the Firmware and Software upgrades below to maximize performance of their instrument.

Note: Upgrade is not required for customers using the C3 Submersible Fluorometer for the SMART protocol.

Firmware Update
• Easy to download - firmware upload instructions
• TI Downloader Program (required for uploading firmware; 2.3MB)
• C-Soft Hex File Version 2.2 (0.03MB)

C-Soft Software Download
• Easy to download - software installation instructions
• C-Soft Software Version 2.1 (90.8 MB)

Please contact Technical Support if you have questions.

Required Accessories

Part #: 2300-360 C3 Pressure Sensor (factory-installed, must be purchased at time of instrument purchase)	Part #: 2300-502 C-ray Shade Cap	Part #: 2300-750 C-ray Towed Deployment Body View Instructions
Required Cables (Select one cable and boosters if cable selected is greater than 10 meters):

Part #: 105-2595 Extender Cable 10 meters	Part #: 105-2596 Extender Cable 25 meters (requires boosters)	Part #: 105-2597 Extender Cable 50 meters (requires boosters)

Part #: 2200-900 Boosters (Set of 2 boosters) required for cables greater than 10 meters in length View Instructions
Each C-FINS Package requires the following components from sources other than Turner Designs (please click the links to be directed to external product web pages)
PC with ArcGIS® 10.0 Software and at least 2 com ports GPS with RS232 com port - NMEA format (not USB) (eTrex-H and interface cable recommended) Power Source for PC and Fluorometer recommended
Required Software (Available for free download from the Turner Designs Website)
Free ArcGIS® 10.0 C3™ Add-In Module To use the Add-In Module please do the following: Ensure ArcGIS® 10.0 is installed on your PC. Download the free C3™ Add-In Module (zip file) to your desktop. Unzip and open the file and click on the File TD_C3.esriAddIn This is a self-extracting file that will add the C3™ Add-In Module to your ArcGis® 10.0 system. Open the C3™ Add In Module Quick Start file (pdf) for information on using the Add-In Module
Optional Add-ons Available from Turner Designs

Part #: 2900-151 12V DC Power Supply Car Adapter	Part #: 2300-450 C3 Mechanical Wiper (factory installed must be purchased at time of instrument purchase) View Instructions	Part #: 2300-460 C3 Replacement Wiper
Calibration Standards & Tracer Dyes

Part #: 10-208 Liquid Rhodamine WT Concentrate, 20% active ingredient, 8 lb bottle MSDS Download	Part #: 6500-120 Rhodamine WT 400 ppb Calibration Standard, includes two 500 mL bottles MSDS Download	Part #: 10-108 Liquid Rhodamine WT Concentrate, 20% active ingredient, 8 oz bottle MSDS Download

Part #: 10-508 Fluorescein Dye 10 ppb Calibration Standard, includes two 500 mL bottles MSDS Download	Part #: 10-509 Fluorescein Dye 400 ppb Calibration Standard, includes two 500 mL bottles MSDS Download	Part #: 10-109 Liquid Fluorescein Dye Concentrate, 40% active ingredient, 8 oz bottle MSDS Download

Part #: 10-609 PTSA 1,3,6,8-pyrene tetrasulfonic acid tetrasodium salt, 400ppb Calibration Standard. Includes two 500 mL bottles. (For use with crude oil, CDOM and optical brighteners optics) MSDS Download	Part #: 2300-905 C3 Secondary Solid Standard Cap View Instructions	Part #: 2300-901 C3 Solid Insert (Used in the C3 secondary solid standard only) for Chlorophyll, Rhodamine, Fluorescein, Phycoerythrin and Phycocyanin only View Instructions

Part #: 2300-902 C3 Solid Insert (Used in the C3 secondary solid standard only) for Crude Oil, CDOM, Refined Fuels and Optical Brighteners only View Instructions

Happy Birthday, Turner Designs

Turner Designs is celebrating our 40th anniversary on February 18, 2012. We feel proud knowing we continue to offer great instruments and supportive service to a wonderful customer base after 40 years of business. Thank you to all our customers for keeping us strong after all these years together.

General Announcement: Free Ground Shipping Offer Extended

We're happy to announce that we will continue to offer free ground shipping on all orders >$500 within the continental US through 2012.

UV Solid Secondary Standards now available for C3 Submersible Fluorometers

We now have UV Solid Secondary Standards for our C3 Submersible Fluorometers. Instrumentation configured for UV analyses typically rely on the use of liquid standards, such as Quinine Sulfate, for ensuring instrument integrity. However, transporting and preparing liquid standards can be tedious and sometimes hazardous. The UV Solid Secondary Standard is compact, light weight, and safe to use ...

Press Release: Introducing C-FINS for real-time mapping of C3 Submersible Fluorometer data

C-FINS (Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System), integrating the C3 Submersible Fluorometer’s digital output with GPS data for data mapping. A simple software module enables C-FINS and ArcGIS® to work together allowing for real-time mapping of fluorescence, temperature, depth, and turbidity. The ability to capture and integrate these data reliably using the C-FINS package is an excitin ...

Press Release: New Refined Fuels Submersible Fluorometers

Turner Designs now offers Deep UV Optical sensors for detection of Refined Fuels and Oils. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm. Using BTEX as the standard, the sensors are able to detect as low as 0.1ppm and have a dynamic range of 0 -2500 ppm. Both the Cyclops-7 and C3 Submersible Fluorometers can be purchased with Deep UV optics offering some of t ...

Press Release: Deep UV Optics now available for C3 Submersible Fluorometer

Turner Designs now offers a Deep UV Optical Kit for their C3 Submersible Fluorometer which enables detection of Refined Oils and Fuels. Recent developments in LED technology allow for excitation wavelengths down to 260nm. Using BTEX as the standard, the C3 is able to detect as low as 0.1ppm over a dynamic range >2500ppm. The C3 Submersible Fluorometer is designed to incorporate up to three opt ...

Press Release: C3 Submersible Fluorometer now has Analog Output

The Turner Designs C3 Submersible Fluorometer is now available with an Analog Output Adapter which outputs a 0-5 VDC signal for 1, 2, or 3 channels depending on the C3 configuration. The adapter enables integration with CTDs or any dataloggers that accept a 0-5 VDC signal. It plugs directly into the C3 and is securely held in place by the battery bracket. The C-Soft Windows-based user interface al ...