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S
ercel has a long history in being at the forefront of developing
new cutting-edge technology. Setting new standards for
sensors is no exception. Our advanced recording systems are
capable of precision measurement for all of todays seismic
requirements for the highest reliability, consistent quality and
robust operational field efficiency.
In addition to design and manufacturing of seismic sensors, Sercel
is committed to testing all products to maximize quality control.
We ensure that every sensor is tested and qualified to meet the
requirements for each specific project.
As the leading designer and manufacturer of precision sensors,
Sercel provides a diversified sensor portfolio of field-proven
sensor equipment for any environment and any project condition.
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A COMPLETE
PRODUCT LINE
Geophones
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428XL UNITE 508XT
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SG-5
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Natural frequency 5Hz 7.5%
Distortion 0.1%
Sensitivity 80 V/m/s 5%
Operating Temperature -40C to +80C
Coil resistance 1850 5%
Tilt 0 to 10
Open Circuit Damping 0.6 7.5%
Specications subject to change without notice
HIGH-SENSITIVITY GEOPHONE
SG-5 is a new geophone featuring a high-sensitivity and a low
natural frequency. This new sensor ofers comparable output
sensitivity to an array of geophones while providing lower
frequency recording capabilities down to 5Hz.
Especially designed for single sensor application, SG-5 is
particularly adapted for microseismic operations in combination
with UNITE but also fully compatible with existing Sercel 428XL
cable system.
SG-5
// CLEARER IMAGE
Low natural frequency : 5Hz
// BETTER PERFORMANCE
Higher sensitivity compared to conventional
geophone : 80V/m/s
// IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Light and easy to deploy
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SG-10
Natural frequency 10 Hz ( 2.5%)
Distortion < 0.075%
Intrinsic sensitivity 22.8 V/m/sec (2.5%)
Operating Temperature -40C / +70C
Low Distortion
0.25
Typical distortion vs. tilt angle
SG-10 and conventional geophone
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Conventional geophone
SG-10
HIGH PERFORMANCE GEOPHONE SENSOR
The SG-10 was developed utilizing rare-earth magnet technology
to achieve very low distortion and the highest tilt tolerance in
the industry.
This technology, coupled with a specic magnetic geometry,
results in one of the most advanced geophones in the seismic
industry.
SG-10
// CLEARER IMAGE
Very Low distortion: < 0.075%
// HIGHEST RELIABILITY
Demanding Validation Process
// EXTREME WORKING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature: -40C / +70C
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JF-20DX-10 JF-20DX-14 JF-20DX-28 JF-20DX-40
Natural frequency ( 5%) 10 Hz 14 Hz 28 Hz 40 Hz
Distortion < 0.2%
Intrinsic sensitivity ( 5%) 28 V/m/s 28 V/m/s 39 V/m/s 42 V/m/s
Nominal sensitivity @ 70% ( 5%) 20.1 V/m/s 20.1 V/m/s 28 V/m/s 30.4 V/m/s
Operating temperature -40C / +70C
CONVENTIONAL GEOPHONE SENSOR
The JF-20DX Geophone is well-suited for a variety of applications
including oil exploration, mining, engineering and scientic
research. Available in two diferent cases, land or marsh, the JF-
20DX also has a selection of optional frequencies: 10 Hz, 14 Hz,
28 Hz and 40 Hz.
Recognized for its high level of reliability, this geophone is capable
of increasing the productivity and efciency of seismic crews. The
JF-20DX is built under strict quality control processes to ensure
consistent performance in even the roughest environments, as
well as a long operational life.
JF-20DX
// CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
Bespoke manufacturing
// HIGHEST RELIABILITY
Demanding Validation Process
// EXTREME WORKING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature: -40C / +70C
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Nominal Horizontal 0 to 180
Natural frequency 15 Hz 5% -5% to +15%
Coil resistance 1800 5% 5%
Sensitivity
40.0 V/m/s
(1.01 V/in/s)
-15% to +5% -15% to +5%
Open circuit damping
(without damping resistance) 0.55 -15% to +15% -20% to +15%
Distortion
(@ 15 hz & 1.8 cm/s pk-pk)
(@ 15 hz & 0.7 in/s pk-pk)
0.2% 0.9%
Spurious frequency 365 Hz 280 Hz
Coil excursion pk-pk <3.0 mm (<0.118 in) <0.6 mm (<0.024 in)
Moving mass 6.8 g
The SGO-15HT is a new high temperature omni-tilt geophone.
Qualied up to 200C, it is compatible with the whole range of
VSP tools. It is specied with a natural frequency of 15 Hz and a
coil resistance of 1800 .
MaxiWave
// HIGH PERFORMANCE GEOPHONE
Temperature range up to 200C
// FULL COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with whole range of VSP tools
// HIGH RELIABILITY
Strict quality control processes
// CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
Bespoke manufacturing
// HIGHEST RELIABILITY
Demanding Validation Process
// EXTREME WORKING CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature: -40C / +70C
Land strings
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Exceeding todays operational eld requirements and meeting
customer demands, our strings are custom-built to t any
project, when you need it, where you need it, at anytime. Our
high-performance cases are designed to withstand a wide range
of environmental conditions are functional in diverse land areas
such as desert, urban, forest and arctic regions.
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Standard
(male)
Reversible
(male/male)
The reversible string gives the
ability to connect from any side
providing more flexibility
during deployment.
Extension
(male/female)
The extension string enables to
connect strings to each others to
an unlimited number as to adapt
for any configuration.
STRING TYPES
Water-resistant Waterproof (-15 m) Cold weather (<-10C)
Single
(male)
SH2M LAND SH2M WCR SH2M CW WCR
Double
(male/female)
SH17 SH17 WCR SH17 CW WCR
CONNECTOR TYPES
Tripod Steel spike Brass spike
BG3
Compatible with
JF-20DX sensors
and SG-10 sensors
BG4
Reinforced case type
Specially designed for
SG-10 sensors
CASE TYPES
LINE CABLE TYPES
LINE
CABLE
Diameter Breaking strength Spec. weight
Dry 5.3 mm 90 daN 34 kg/km
Waterproof (-15m) 5.3 mm 90 daN 34 kg/km
Waterproof
High protection (-15m)*
6.35 mm 90 daN 44 kg/km
* with BG4 case type only
Marsh strings
Our commitment to meet and surpass customer needs is answered
by the development of a dedicated sensor string for marsh
zones. It has been specially designed for easily burying the
sensors in the ground and getting the best coupling. Designed
to function in wet conditions, our marsh zone sensor strings
include a specic metal casing for ice and snow conditions. Our
custom-built strings are designed to t any project, when you
need it, where you need it, at anytime.
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Standard
(male)
Reversible
(male/male)
The reversible string gives the ability to connect from
any side providing more flexibility during deployment.
Extension
(male/female)
The extension string enables to connect strings to each
others to an unlimited number as to adapt for any
configuration.
STRING TYPES
Waterproof (-15 m) Cold weather <-10C)
Single
(male)
SH2M WCR SH2M CW WCR
Double
(male/female)
SH17 WCR SH17 CW WCR
CONNECTOR TYPES
Diameter Breaking strength Spec. weight
Waterproof (-15m) 5.3 mm 90 daN 34 kg/km
Waterproof
High protection (-15m)
6.35 mm 90 daN 44 kg/km
LINE
CABLE
LINE CABLE TYPES
Diameter Breaking strength Spec. weight
Waterproof (-15m) 7.9 mm 110 daN 68 kg/km
Waterproof
High resistance (-15m)
7.9 mm 180 daN 74 kg/km
DROP
CABLE
DROP CABLE TYPES
Standard conditions
Compatible with JF-20DX sensors and SG-10 sensors
Snow and ice conditions
CASE TYPES
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SGT-II
Battery autonomy 14h @ 25C
Storage capacity 20 000 + records
Operating temperature -20C / +50C
Protection IP67
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Natural frequency
Coil resistance
Damping
Sensitivity
Harmonic distortion
Dynamic impedance
Leakage
CAPABILITIES
SGT-II is the new portable and universal geophone string tester.
Equipped with a temperature sensor, as to apply correction
factors for the highest accuracy. Designed for in-field testing,
this rugged generation integrates new error proofing features
& improved ergonomics.
// HIGH ACCURACY
Temperature correction factor
// IMPROVED ERGONOMICS
Sunlight & backlight LCD
PC connection capability
Simple user interface
// ERROR PROOFING
Green or Red LED status
Sound & LCD text results
Automatic upload/download
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The depot version is a option designed for workshop usage, the
SGT-II can then be used and controlled directly from a standard
laptop facilitating the human interface.
DEPOT VERSION
// HIGH ACCURACY
Temperature correction factor
// IMPROVED ERGONOMICS
Sunlight & backlight LCD
PC connection capability
Simple user interface
// ERROR PROOFING
Green or Red LED status
Sound & LCD text results
Automatic upload/download
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SGT-H
Humidity 10% / 90 %
Operating temperature +15C / +25C
SGT-H is a transportable hydrophone tester.
Designed with a test chamber, SGT-H can manage acoustic and
electrical measurements for single hydrophones or multi-compo-
nent sensors.
Sensitivity
Natural frequency
Damping
Resistance
Leakage
CAPABILITIES
// HIGH FLEXIBILITY
Multi-component sensors compatible
Easy transportable solution
// HIGH ACCURACY
Acoustic test chamber included
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Seismometers
The L-4 is designed specifically for scientific
studies, yet has the ruggedness required
for small petroleum exploration work. L-4 is
available with or without calibration coils and
may be obtained as a single element or as a 3D
package.It is also available either in vertical or
horizontal version.
Natural frequency
L-4C
1 Hz
L-4C 3D
L-4A
2 Hz
L-4A 3D
L-4 High-Sensitivity Seismometer
The L-10 geophone is a small rugged
unit with a high output. It is packaged
in a high strength Nylon case for the
lowest weight specifications.
Natural frequency
L-10 AR 10 Hz
L-10 AR 14 Hz
L-10 B 4.5 Hz
L-10 Digital Grade Industrial Subminiature geophone
L-22 Miniaturized Seismometer
The L-22 unit is a miniature, low frequency, land
seismometer which is available in a 2.0 Hz model.
It is a precise instrument, and maintains close
frequency tolerance with tilt and temperature
variation. L-22 is available as a single or 3D unit.
Natural frequency
L-22
2 Hz
L-22 3D
L-28 Low distortion, Long-Travel geophone
The L-28 geophone features the hi-
ghest fidelity available in low-frequency
velocity type transducers. The high
quality long travel geophone is available
either in vertical or horizontal version.
Natural frequency
L-28 LB 4.5 Hz
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Tlphone : (33) 2 40 30 11 81
Fax : (33) 2 40 30 19 48
E-mail : sales.nantes@sercel.com
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17200 Park Row
Houston, Texas 77084
Telephone : (1) 281 492 6688
Fax : (1) 281 579 7505
E-mail : sales.houston@sercel.com
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