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UVP intercalibration
The UVPs are delicate sensors providing scientific calibrated measurements and not only nice images of plankton and particles. All UVPs are thus adjusted and intercalibrated at PIQv before delivery by the Hydroptic company. In order to keep the best quality of the data provided by the instruments, we recommend to regularly check and if necessary re-adjust them by performing an intercalibration service.
As an example, all PIQv UVPs are intercalibrated before and after each cruise.
The UVP intercalibration service includes :
Instrument checks *
Data download** (if requested)
POST-CRUISE intercalibration
If necessary, instrument adjustment and PRE-CRUISE intercalibration
Instrument settings*** update
Inter-calibration report (available on UVPdb)
Loading of the intercalibration data and images in EcoPART and EcoTAXA
You can access to the calibration reports from the diverse UVP using the UVPdb website.
IMPORTANT notes :
* A faulty instrument may require to return to the Hydroptic facility for repair (if not doable at PIQv)
** Unless specific notice, the PIQv will delete the data recorded in the instrument
*** The type of programming of the UVP5 is indicated on the documents provided in the instrument box. The UVP6HF will be programmed in CTD mode. The UVP6LP instruments will be programmed in AUTO mode.
UVP maintenance
The PIQv is capable to do some maintenance on instruments. In case we observe any damage requesting maintenance, we will contact you after the evaluation of the necessary repairs.
The PIQv will also diagnose any UVP6 on reception for inter-calibration. The PIQv will thus contact you if any firmware update is recommended for your instrument.
Note that some repairs will require a return to Hydroptic. The PIQv will contact you in that case.
UVP renting
The PIQv offers UVP5SD (1.2Mp), UVP5HD (4Mp), UVP6LP and UVP6HF for rental.
The per day renting fees start when the instrument leaves the PIQv and end on return.
The fees include :
PRE-CRUISE inter-calibration
POST-CRUISE inter-calibration
Assistance during sea operations
Assistance for the transport
Data upload in EcoPART and EcoTAXA when instrument returns (if metadata properly filled during the cruise)
The fees do NOT include :
Instrument insurance (mandatory)
Operator training (mandatory for UVP5 and UVP6 rental)
Post cruise metadata filling
Transport fees (The PIQv will organize the UVP5SD and UVP5HD transports for you as it can be a complex operation due to the Lithium-Ion batteries of the UVP5)
UVP images sorting in Ecotaxa
The PIQv is capable to sort the UVP images in EcoTAXA according to its best standards. Please go the the "Sample analysis service" page for more information.
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