Overview Instrument Spheres
The table below shows the characteristics for the most common instrument spheres and their configuration options. This list shall be regarded as selection guide rather than a definitive list.
If your preferred glass enclosure is not listed, please get in touch with Nautilus Marine Service or your nearest representative to discuss more options.
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Model series | depth rating | outer diameter | wall size | approx. net buoyancy | approx. weight in air | protective shell options | vacuum port options | ||||
m | inch | mm | inch | mm | kg | lbs | kg | lbs | |||
NMS-IS-6700-17 | 6700 | 17 | 432 | 0.55 | 14 | 26 | 57 | 23 | 51 | none, S, RO | VP, VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-7000-13 | 7000 | 13 | 330 | 0.47 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 24 | none, RO | VP, VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-8000-4.5 | 8000 | 4.5 | 114 | 0.28 | 7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2 | none | VP, VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-9000-17 | 9000 | 17 | 432 | 0.71 | 18 | 21 | 46 | 27 | 60 | none, S, RO | VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-10000-10 | 10000 | 10 | 250 | 0.35 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 11 | none, RO | VP, VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-12000-7.5 | 12000 | 7.5 | 187 | 0.55 | 14 | 0.5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | none | VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-12000-17 | 12000 | 17 | 432 | 0.83 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 30 | 66 | none, S, RO | VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-12000-3 | 12000 | 3 | 80 | 0.4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1 | none | VP, VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-12000-13 | 12000 | 13 | 330 | 0.63 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 24 | none, RO | VPL, VPS, VPR |
NMS-IS-6000-20 | 6000 | 20 | 508 | 0.63 | 16 | 41 | 90 | 28 | 62 | none | VP, VPS, VPR |
Data Sheets
- VITROVEX & Nautilus Marine Service
- VITROVEX Introduction
- VITROVEX Instrumentation housings
- VITROVEX Floatation housings
- VITROVEX Pressure test
- VITROVEX Services & Accessories
- VITROVEX Battery Module
- VITROVEX through wall solution
Product information
- Safety Information for VITROVEX glass material
- Mounting equipment insite VITROVEX glass enclosures
- VITROVEX spectral transmission properties
Drill hole specification
- Drill hole specification for Spheres (A4 format)
- Drill hole specification for Spheres (Letter format)
- Drill hole specification for Hemispheres (A4 format)
Manuals
Glass irregularities