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GeoSpectrum M9 Hydrophone Specification
version 1.1, Nov 2006

M9 (-197.1 dBV, 18 nF)

 

 

The M9 is an electrical equivalent of the Preseis 2517®. Like the M2, it is designed for long term immersion in isoparaffinic fluids.

The M9 hydrophone is an electrical equivalent of the Preseis 2517® hydrophone. The M9’s output is stable with depth, temperature and time, whether it is immersed in isoparaffinic fluids or water.

Electrical Characteristics    
Voltage Sensitivity
-197.1 ±1.5 dBV re 1 mPa @ 20 °C (14 V/bar)
Capacitance

18.0 nF ± 2 nF @ 20 °C, 10 m depth, 1 kHz

Charge sensitivity

-172 ± 2.4 dB re 1 nC/mPa @ 20 °C (252 nC/bar)

Mechanical Characteristics 
Size: length, width, thickness

33 mm, 28 mm, 10 mm

Mass
15 grams
Displacement
9 cc
Operating depth
> 160 m, typically 240 m
Survival depth
> 400 m: no permanent change in Qsen, or Capacitance
Electrical leads
28 AWG stranded
Water blocked leads
Yes
Storage and operating temperatures
-40 to +80 °C
Acceleration sensitivity
< 1.0 mbar/g, in air, any axis
Lowest resonance frequency
10.8 kHz
Labeling
Capacitance, Charge sensitivity, Voltage sensitivity, date calibrated, serial number, bin numbers
Stability 
Variation of Voltage Sensitivity
< 0.3 dBV 1Hz to 2 kHz  
Electrical insulation between leads

> 500 MW at 20 °C and 50% humidity

Variation in Capacitance
< 2.5% decrease from 0 to 55 m depth
< 0.4% increase per °C increase
Variation in Voltage Sensitivity
< 3% decrease from 0 to 55 m depth
< 0.25% increase per °C increase
Variation of Voltage Sensitivity

< 0.1 dB decrease from 0 to 55 m depth
< 0.02 dB decrease per °C increase

UV and Isopar resistance

Excellent

 

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