OPEN SEAS INSTRUMENTATION INC

Bionesstm Net Control System

A Control and Display System for all Zooplankton Net Systems

Visualize the Water Column as You Tow

Sample Based on Water Column Characteristics

Deck Software Screen. Click on the image to view full size.
Screen of deck control/analysis software.
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Graph CTD Data in Real Time
Drop Nets on Command
True Real-Time Control
Pre-program Autonomous Runs
Generate Raw & Converted Data Files
Retrofit Most Scientific Net Systems
Plug & Play with Most CTD's
Stepper Motor Controller Built In
Battery Packs Included
Supplied Complete with Molded Cables

A whole new way to visualize and control net systems

Retrofit any Open Seas' net system, including Bioness, Mininess, Tucker Trawls and RMT's

Can also be retrofitted to other manufacturer's systems

Bioness Net Control System

    A full featured net control system, capable of operating a variety of multiple net zooplankton samplers.
    Designed to interface with a variety of common CTD's, including Sea-Bird, AML and FSI.
    Most other makes of CTDs can be accommodated.
    The Bioness Control System can be easily retrofitted to many existing net systems.

Deck Software

    Controls net operations in real time (with conductive tow cable)
    Programs data logger for autonomous operation (time, ascending or descending depth)
    Displays CTD data in graph form
    Calculates and displays:
    All sensors in real engineering numbers
    Net drops and net drop confirmation
    Pitch, net efficiency and speed
    Swept volume by net
    Net number and time open
    Records real time or uploaded data to disk
    Replays archived data files through the graphical interface
    Converts raw data run files to comma delimited converted files
    Generates converted data files for each net in a tow
    Embeds station data, system settings and coefficients in the data file
    User settable sensor coefficients
    Windows 95-98, ME, 2000 and XP compatible

Data Logger

    Executes commands issued from the surface (e.g. net drop)
    Controls autonomous operations
    Records all run data on industry standard flash card memory
    Date and time stamps data, holds longitude and latitude data
    Plug & Play compatible with many CTDs, including up to 4 optional channels
    Provides five 12 bit A/D interfaces for adding sensors (e.g. flourometer, DO, etc)
    Commands and powers stepper motor to drop nets in any mode
    Transmits real time data in RS422
    Coax modems optional

Other Hardware

Deck Unit

    Translates RS422 to RS232 output for computer interface.
    Optionally contains modems for special cable requirements.
    Includes high performance battery charger, which can recharge batteries in less than 2 hrs.

Batteries

    Standard battery pack is 12v, made up of 20 high output rechargeable nicad D-cells
    Operates a typical net system from 24 to 48 hours without recharging

Other Items

    Pressure cases
    Pitch sensor
    Flow meters
    Molded cables
    Stepper motor
    Pressure compensated motor housing

    Note: Retrofits may not require all items


Bioness is a registered trademark of Fisheries & Oceans Canada, used under licence.
Other marks are property of their owners.

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