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Hyper-bb

Hyper-Spectral Backscatter Instrument

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Sequoia presents the world’s first commercially available hyperspectral backscatter instrument – Hyper-bb.

The Hyper-bb is a submersible single-angle backscattering instrument with configurable spectral channels. The primary measurement delivered by the Hyper-bb is spectral backscattering over the wavelength range 430 nm to 700 nm. The Hyper-bb logs data internally and is externally powered. Optional submersible battery packs, deployment frame, calibration tank and flow-through chamber available. With the calibration tank, users can calibrate their own Hyper-bb – no need to ever send it back for re-calibration. With the flow-through chamber, the Hyper-bb plugs directly in to any flow-through system.

 

Features

  • Spectral backscattering over the wavelength range 430 nm to 700 nm
  • High-performance depth and temperature sensors
  • Internal data storage
  • Powered from external battery pack (optional accessory), CTD, or 2-50 m power/communication USB cable
  • Wiper system to mitigate fouling during long-term deployments available from Zebra-Tech in New Zealand. Get a quote from Zebra-Tech.

Specifications

Optical

  • Centroid angle ~135°
  • Sample volume ~ 2 mL
  • Beam diameter ~ 12 mm
  • Spectral coverage ~ 430 nm to 700 nm
  • Spectral bandwidth ~ 9 nm (blue) to ~ 17 nm (red)
  • Scan speed ~ 15 s for 430 nm to 700 nm with a 10 nm channel spacing, i.e. channels @ 430, 440, 450,…, 690, 700 nm
  • 220 measurements per channel

Mechanical and electrical

  • Depth rating 600 m
  • Power: 12 VDC nominal, 8-26 VDC
  • Communication: RS-232 communication, 9600 baud, 115k baud for data download
  • Internal datalogger with 1 GB microSD memory
  • Dimensions: 13.4 cm (5.25″) Ø x 51.9 cm (20.42″) L including handle
  • Weight: 6.0 kg (13.3 lbs) / 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) in air / water

Accessories

Hyper-bb Item # and Description

Item #DescriptionThumbnail
SEQ-FP-HYPERBBHyper-bb Submersible hyperspectral backscatter instrument
Self-contained backscatter instrument with configurable spectral channels. Spectral backscattering over the wavelength range 430 nm to 700 nm. Includes high-performance depth and temperature sensors, 2 m power and communication cable and shipcase. Data saved onboard in non-volatile microSD memory. Externally powered.
External battery pack and calibration tank sold separately. See accessory list below.
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-EW1-YEAR EXTENSION OF LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
Must be purchased together with new instrument.		No picture.
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-SERV3-YEAR SERVICE PLAN
One-time service of instrument within 36 months after delivery.
Includes one-way return shipping from Sequoia, all evaluation, diagnosis, testing and calibration.
Parts and labor for repairs not included.
Must be purchased together with new instrument.
NOTE: End-user responsible for return shipment DDP to Sequoia.		No picture

Hyper-bb Accessories *NOT INCLUDED* with Hyper-bb

Item #DescriptionThumbnail
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-TNK-SCalibration tank for Hyper-bb
Includes tank and stepper motor.
NOTE: Ships in a corrugated cardboard box.
Hyper-bb calibration tank

Hyper-bb calibration tank
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-FTCHyper-bb Flow Through Chamber
SEQ-AC-L200X-LEBExternal Battery Housing for Hyper-bb
Anodized aluminum housing for external battery pack with underwater connectors for mating with Hyper-bb. Includes 16 non-rechargeable alkaline D cells installed. Enough for up to 12 hours of continuous sampling (temperature dependent). 600 m depth rating.
Note: Does NOT include cable SEQ-AC-L200X-BCS to connect to the Hyper-bb.
NOTE: Ships in a corrugated cardboard box.
SEQ-AC-L200X-BCSShort Cable for connecting External battery housing to Hyper-bb
0.5 m long, 5-pin Male to 5-pin Female
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-FRMHyper-bb frame

Hyper-bb Accessories *INCLUDED* with Hyper-bb

Item #DescriptionThumbnail
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-CBL022 Meter Integrated Communication and external power cable for Hyper-bb
With built-in serial-USB adapter to 5 pin female SubConn connector.
NOTE: One cable ships as standard with all new Hyper-bb instruments.

Hyper-bb custom length cables

NOTE: To order any cable, order qty 1 base item #, and qty xx cable item #, where xx is cable length in integer m.
E.g., to order a 45 m cable for a Hyper-bb, order:
01 x SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-CBLB
45 x SEQ-AC-LISST-CBLY
NOTE: For ordering a standard 2 m cable, order SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-CBL02
Base Item #Topside ConnectionCable Design
SEQ-AC-LISST-PT5FFemale Pigtail 24in. To Unterminated (Tinned) Wires.
*Must* order with qty xx SEQ-AC-LISST-CBLY where xx is cable length in m.
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-CBLBHyper-bb cable base for USB only cable: USB for Data, 15 V power brick for External Power.
*Must* order with qty xx SEQ-AC-LISST-CBLY where xx is cable length in m.
Cable Item #DescriptionThumbnail
SEQ-AC-LISST-CBLYYellow submersible cable. Reinforced.
Must order with
SEQ-AC-L200X-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-HAB-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-HYPERBB-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-HYPERA-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-LHO2-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-LTAU-CBLB or
SEQ-AC-LISST-PT5F or
SEQ-AC-LISST-PT6F

 

FAQ

What is included in the base price for the Hyper-bb?

The instrument itself, a 1 m communication & setup cable, power supply, ship case, instrument stands, and a manual.

External battery pack, calibration tank, and cable(s) > 1 m for real-time data is NOT included.

Can I rent the Hyper-bb?

No.

How about fouling of the optical windows? Do you offer a wiper system?

Fouling is generally not an issue for profiling purposes. For long-term deployments on, e.g., a mooring Sequoia recommends a wiper system. Sequoia does not manufacture or sell a wiper system for the Hyper-bb.

However, Zebra-Tech in New Zealand offers a custom-made wiper system for the Hyper-bb. It exists in two versions, a 30 m and a 100 m depth rated version. This is a self-contained system with internal batteries, which clamps on to the Hyper-bb. It is not controlled by the Hyper-bb, the Zebra-Tech wiper system is programmed independently from the Hyper-bb. Sequoia has tested the Zebra-Tech wiper for months on a Hyper-bb and we recommend the Zebra-Tech wiper for use with the Hyper-bb.

Contact Zebra-Tech directly to buy the Hyper-bb wiper: sales@zebratech.co.nz

Can I buy the Hyper-bb wiper directly from Sequoia?

No. You must buy the Hyper-bb wiper directly from Zebra-Tech in New Zealand.

Contact Zebra-Tech directly to buy the Hyper-bb wiper: sales@zebratech.co.nz