Brief Description:

Time-series sediment traps were the original McLane Research Laboratories product line when the company was founded in 1983.

Sediment Traps collect vertically settling particles into individual sample bottles which are sealed when not in collection mode.

Our sediment traps provide exceptional performance for biogeochemical studies including radionucleide, paleoproxy, and carbon cycle analysis. They are also beneficial for environmental studies, pollution monitoring, and supporting mining projects such as strategic mineral sourcing.

Features

  • Time-series sampling is pre-programmed or triggered adaptively.
  • Parflux 78H Sediment Traps have 13 or 21 sample bottles of 250 ml or 500 ml.
  • Parflux 8-13 model is half the size of the Parflux 78H for easier handling and deployment.
  • Titanium frame and electronics housing for best corrosion resistance.
  • Polycarbonate hexagonal baffle.
  • Sample bottles tested in 90 degree configuration to ensure sample collection.

NEW for 2022! Signal Activated Bottom Lander (SABL) Sediment Trap

  • Remotely initiated and terminated sample collection.
  • Also programmable for traditional time-series, calendar based deployments.
  • Collects 13 sample of 250 ml.
  • Pop-up buoy for instrument recovery.
  • McLanePro, a GUI built for McLane’s Gen3 electronics eases event programming, data offload, and firmware updates.
  • Same field-proven components as our flagship Sediment Traps.

For more details download the SABL Sediment Trap datasheet.

Overview

TRAP MODELS:

PARFLUX 78H-21
PARFLUX 78HW-13		 No. sample bottles 21 or 13 (wider bottle)
Standard bottle vol. 250 ml or 500 ml
Height and diameter 164 cm x 91 cm
Weight in air 72kg (bottles full)
PARFLUX 8-13 No. sample bottles 13
Standard bottle vol. 250 ml or 500 ml
Height and diameter 116 cm x 66 cm
Weight in air 42 kg (bottles full)
MAX DEPTH: 7,000 m (10,000 m model available)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -2° to 35 °C (electronics tested to -10 °C)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20° to 50 °C (electronics tested to -10 °C)
COMMUNICATIONS: Serial (RS-232), Ethernet optional
MIN DEPLOYMENT: 1 min per sample
MAX DURATION: 18 months
POWER SUPPLY: 14 user replaceable “C” size alkaline batteries
OPTIONS: Wet Sample Divider splits wet specimens.
Adaptive firmware (on-shore commands).
Pressure sensor (depth).
Tilt sensor (mooring tilt).
Ethernet connection.
Deep model for deployments to 10,000m.

For further information, download the 78-H, 8-13, SABL
Bridles, or WSD-10 Data Sheets or Contact us.

Note: McLane utilizes various metals and engineering plastics in the fabrication of our instruments. These materials are usually suitable for long-term oceanographic deployments. However, it is the customer’s responsibility to determine material suitability for a specific operating environment. Review McLane statement on materials used in frames, fixtures, and housings

Support

A complete Sediment Trap software distribution is available from McLane. The distribution includes the current version of the Sediment Trap Firmware, User Manual, and communication software. Software downloads provide the most current versions of utilities.
Quick link to Sediment Trap software
Visit our Library for a complete selection of Sediment Trap documentation and other product resources.

McLane offers a hands-on course in Sediment Trap operation. Sediment trap owners and prospective owners are invited to spend one day at our facility.

Learn more about Support and hands-on product training.