C3™ Submersible Fluorometer

The C3™ Submersible Fluorometer is designed to incorporate up to three optical sensors ranging from the deep ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum. Internal memory storage capacity combined with an external submersible lithium ion battery allows the C3™ to run during extended or short-term deployments.

Product Highlights:

Order up to Three Optical Sensors
Digital or Analog Integration with a CTD Profiler or 3rd Party Platform
Easy to Use C-Soft Software with Data Management Capabilities
Extended Deployments with Submersible Battery
Temperature Sensor Included
Optional Depth Sensor Available
Optional Mechanical Wiper Available
Optional Deployment Body Enables Horizontal Towing
Integrate with VideoRay Pro 4 Submersible ROV

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• How to Order
• Trade-in Program

Documents

• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Cable Guide
• Optical Specification Guide
• Battery Life Calculator
• SMART Protocol
• FAQ: VideoRay Pro 4 Integration

Related Products

• C-FINS™ Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System

Poster Presentations
• PDF Download: T urner 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

• PowerPoint Download: C3 Submersible Fluorometer Presentation

• PDF Download: Using Turner Designs' C3 Submersible or PhytoFlash Active Fluorometers for In Vivo Monitoring of Algal Fluorescence

• PDF Download: In Situ Measurements Versatility of the C3 Submersible Fluorometer

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 Physical Specifications
Weight in Air	1.64 kg; 3.6 lbs
Length	23 cm; 9.1 in
Diameter	10 cm; 3.9 in
Material	Delrin Plastic
Temperature	-2 to 50 degrees C.
Depth	0 to 600 meters
C3 Electrical Specifications
Output	Digital (ASCII); Analog (0 to 5 volt) - optional
Interface	RS232 Interface
Minimum Sample Interval	1 Second
DC Power Required	8 to 30 volts; 2.2 amperes
Maximum Current Draw at 12 volts
- operational - sleep mode	200 mA 3 mA

Fluorescent Dye Tracer Tests and Hydrogeology near the Malad Gorge State Park

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In Situ Fluorometry and SMART Protocol

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Water Column Characterization Using a C3 Submersible Fluorometer

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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 and C6 Integrator Firmware

Turner Designs announces the release of a new version of our Integrator Firmware. This firmware is designed for use by customers that are integrating their C3 or C6 with an external datalogger, CTD or similar system. The Integrator Firmware is different from the standard C3/C6 firmware and has some features that users need to consider before installing:

1) Internal datalogging is NOT possible with this version of firmware. The Integrator Firmware is intended for data output only.
2) The data output rate defined by this Integrator Firmware is 1 second and cannot be changed to reflect longer or shorter data output rates.
3) Once power is applied there is a 15 second delay before data output starts at a 1 second interval.
4) If the wiper is enabled, it will rotate the set number of rotations upon powering the instrument and every 5 minutes as long as power is continuously supplied.
5) Sleep mode is disabled; therefore as long as power is continuously supplied the instrument will continue to stream data at a 1 second interval.

Download Firmware
• Integrator Firmware Hex File - 2200-202-FW (0.031MB)

If you have any questions about whether this firmware is right for your application or other questions please contact Technical Support.

Integrating with Campbell Dataloggers

Turner Designs and Campbell Scientific worked together to help our customers easily integrate the C3 Submersible Fluorometer or C6 Multi-Sensor Platform with any of the CR800 or CR1000 series dataloggers. Simply follow the steps below to quickly get your datalogger set up and begin data logging:

1) Download the .txt file that pertains to your datalogger series (see links below)
2) Upload that file to your Campbell Datalogger
3) Run the program using your Campbell Datalogger
4) Enable the 'Data Output Ready Mode' on our instrument (this will allow streaming of ASCII data at the set sample interval)
5) Plug our instrument into the datalogger and watch data stream or capture data using your datalogger

(NOTE: Be sure to use the 'Integration Cable' or 'Integration/Interface Adapter Cable' to plug our C3 Submersible Fluorometer or C6 Multi-Sensor Platform into your datalogger; using the Standard Interface Cable may result in the loss of data or inability to communicate with your datalogger)

Downloads
For CR800 Series Campbell Dataloggers: C3_C6_Datalogging-CR8.zip (0.001MB)
For CR1000 Series Campbell Dataloggers: C3_C6_Datalogging-CR1.zip (0.001MB)

If you have any questions about whether this firmware is right for your application or other questions please contact Technical Support.

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.

Optional Factory-Installed Features

Part #: 2300-450 C3 Mechanical Wiper View Instructions	Part #: 2300-360 C3 Pressure Sensor
Accessories

Part #: 2300-480 Analog Output Adapter (Requires Battery Bracket & Pigtail Cable with Locking Sleeve) View Instructions	Part #: 2300-900 Rechargable Battery Pack (Includes battery and charger. Requires Battery Bracket) View Instructions	Part #: 2300-901 C3 Battery Bracket (Required for use with Battery Pack and Analog Output Adapter) View Instructions

Part #: 2300-700 C3 Flow Cap View Instructions	Part #: 2300-500 C3 Shade Cap View Instructions	Part #: 2300-510 C3 Shade Cap Weight View Instructions

Part #: 2300-502 C-ray Shade Cap	Part #: 2300-750 C-ray Towed Deployment Body View Instructions	Part #: 2300-460 Replacement Brushes for Mechanical Wiper (6/pack)

Part #: 2300-462 Replacement Spacers for Mechanical Wiper (3/pack)	Part #: 2300-750 12V DC Power Supply Car Adapter
Cables & Boosters

Part #: 2200-150 Replacement Interface Cable, 2.5 ft.	Part #: 2200-170 24" Pigtail Interface Cable with Locking Sleeve	Part #: 2200-900 Boosters (Set of 2 boosters) (required for cables greater than 10 meters in length) View Instructions

Part #: 2300-115 Integration/Interface Adapter Cable View Instructions	Part #: 105-2590 Battery Interface Cable (option for deployments in stand alone mode where physical orientation & size restrictions apply)	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)	Pigtail Cable with Locking Sleeve for use with Analog Output Adapter Available in 2 feet (p/n 2100-750) 5 meter (p/n 2100-755) 10 meter (p/n 2100-751) 25 meter (p/n 2100-752) 50 meter (p/n 2100-753)
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 (For use with 2300-901 and 2300-902) 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: Liquid Robotics PacX Challenge

On November 17th, 2011, in San Francisco, Liquid Robotics launched four Wave Gliders that will travel the longest distance at sea ever completed by an unmanned marine vehicle. The robots will travel together to Hawaii and then take separate routes across the Pacific, one pair arriving in Japan and the other in Australia. While at sea, the Wave Gliders will be routed across regions never before rem ...

Article: A slick solution for tracking oil spills

Oil spill tracking and dispersant monitoring have been a concern for many years, but they come to the forefront of attention when there is a major occurrence such as the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon Spill. Fluorometry has been used for years as a tool to aid in oil spill tracking and during the incident several government agencies, universities, and consulting groups relied upon fluorometers t ...

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: Turner Designs and VideoRay LLC Integrate Fluorometer and VideoRay Micro-ROV

Fluorometer and ROV combination gives researchers important new tool for Oil Spill Analysis In response to rapidly growing demand for highly portable and adaptable methods for measuring water quality and oil pollution – particularly in conjunction with the impact of oil spills on marine habitats – VideoRay and Turner Designs announce the integration of the industry-standard Turner Designs C3 ...

An FOSC’s Guide to NOAA Scientific Support

This “FOSC’s Guide to NOAA Scientific Support” provides a quick reference to the range of scientific support services available through NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division (ERD, commonly called “NOAA Hazmat”). Web link: http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/FOSC_Guide.pdf

Video: U.S. Coast Guard SMART Team

Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kurt Stricklen and crew, members of a Coast Guard Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies (SMART) team, collect oiled water samples in the Gulf of Mexico using the C3 Submersible Fluorometer. The team of specialists in oil-spill and hazardous substance monitoring use state-of-the-art technology to gather samples and field data which help environmenta ...

Article: Seakeepers Society Using the C3 Multi-Sensor Platform to Track the Gulf Spill

The Seakeepers Society has integrated our C3 Submersible Fluorometer configured with oil optics with their SeaKeeper 1000 oceanographic and atmospheric data acquisition system to track the Gulf Spill. Read the article "USA Seakeepers' detection technology embraced for Gulf crisis" published on BYM Marine Environment News.

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 ...

Video: C3 Submersible Fluorometer Feature on NBC News

Our C3 Submersible Fluorometer was featured on the 6 o'clock news on NBC last week. Watch the video Silicon Valley Tech Tracking Gulf Oil Spill - NBC News They look like tools your plumber might be using, or maybe someone coming to check your energy meter. Instead, these small devices could very well play a role in the biggest oil spill disaster we've ever seen.

Press Release: Fluorometers Specifically Configured to Detect Crude Oil for Tracking the Gulf Oil Spill

Turner Designs is providing in situ and Laboratory Fluorometers specifically configured to detect Crude Oil for tracking the Gulf Oil spill. Equipment being deployed includes the C3 Submersible Fluorometer, as specified in the USCG SMART protocol; the Cyclops-7 Submersible Crude Oil sensor with the DataBank, our handheld datalogger; and the Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer for discrete ...

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 ...

Press Release: Submersible Fluorometer Trade-In Program

Effective December 1, 2008 we obsoleted our SCUFA Submersible Fluorometer. Although there was a solid customer base, over the years we had received numerous requests for product enhancements which were too costly to make on the SCUFA. Accordingly, in July 2008 we introduced a new Submersible Fluorometer, the C3. ...

Press Release: New C3 Submersible Fluorometer for in situ Optical Characterization of Water Samples

Announcing the new C3 Submersible Fluorometer designed to incorporate up to three optical sensors, temperature and depth. Sensors can be selected to detect in vivo Chlorophyll a, blue green algae, rhodamine WT dye, crude oil, CDOM, optical brighteners as we ...

C3 Optical Options
(choose up to 3 per unit)
• Blue Green Algae
(cyanobacteria - marine or freshwater)
• CDOM/FDOM
• Chlorophyll In Vivo
• Crude Oil
• Fluorescein Dye
• Optical Brighteners
(Wastewater Treatment)
• PTSA Dye
• Refined Fuels
• Rhodamine WT Dye
• Turbidity
• Custom Optics