RTM X User Manual - SiS - Sensoren Instrumente Systeme GmbH
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1. q Count 1 Display CONT Y rec Rute Display value Count Count 1 4 Measure temperature agnetic switcl N activated No J Display temperature 2 seconds passed y Count Count 1 P UNTIL Count 16 GOTO Hold mode Magnetic switch activated 13 seconds passed Yes Power down Hold standby mode Count gt 51 Count Count 1 UNTIL Count gt 67 y Calc average and deviation for last 16 values Power down Hold standby mode GOTO Sample mode Yes Store value 39 A5 Sample Activation Flowchart Start Sample mode B AM Count 1 y Measure temperature Y Display temperature A6 Sample Mode Flowchart Sample Standby Mode y Wake up by reversing y Display Sample mode Count y Measure temperature y Display temperature 40 agnetic switc still activated Yes y Counter Counter 1 LA UNTIL Count gt 16 Power down Sample mode Store value ent sti sed strum rever Yes y Count Count 1 A tn UNTIL Count gt 16 y Calc average SUM x 16 y Calc deviation SQR SUMX2 SUM x 22. 520 13 03917 Another activation of the magnetic switch will display the serial number of the instrument The serial number is 2013 Another activation of the magnetic switch will display the calibration month and year Last calibration date is March 1997 13 Exit enhanced self test by activating the magnetic switch once more The instrument will switch to the hold mode Please note the instrument will not automatically switch to power down mode during enhanced self test Always exit enhanced self test to ensure longer battery life 14 3 Operational Instructions and Operation Modes 3 1 General Operational Instructions The instrument has two operational elements e A magnetic switch behind the dotted area The switch is activated by passing over that area with the magnetic bar provided Please note there must be a delay time of at least one second between two consecutive activations of the magnetic switch e An internal mercury free tilt switch that is activated by reversing the instrument sensor head is pointing upwards and de activated when the sensor head is pointing downwards 15 3 2 Hold Mode Before activating the instrument with the magnetic switch ensure that the sensor is pointing upwards to avoid clearing the sample values by switching inadvertently to the sample mode The source of the displayed value from continuous or sample mode is indicated by CONT or SAMP respectively HOLD
3. Improper reset condition Check the battery contacts and clean or replace them as necessary Codes E0402 E0404 E0406 and E0407 Internal bus error during EEPROM access Please contact SiS 44 Code E0410 EEPROM checksum error Please contact SiS Codes E0411 and E1411 Calibration data lost Please contact SiS Codes E0808 E1808 E0809 and E1809 Time out AD converter Please contact SiS 45 Codes E0820 E1820 E0821 and E1821 Out of range during self test E0820 is overflow and E0821 is underflow Ignore this error if the ambient temperature is outside the specified range Message CHECk Self test is running Message OF Measuring out of range overflow 46 Message UF Measuring out of range underflow Message CAL Calibration mode active Please contact SiS Message sar LO Battery discharged Replace battery 47 Appendix D Spare Parts and Batteries Available spare parts and tools from SiS e Batteries e Magnetic bar Wearing parts kit 2 O rings locking spring e Insertion tool for O rings e Battery contact spring e Insertion tool for battery contact spring e Reverse battery protection cap e Battery contact with mounted O ring e Removal and insertion tool for battery contact e Battery housing with mounted battery contact spring 48 e Silicon paste e Battery housing kit with battery housing with mounted battery contact spring wearing parts kit battery contact with mount
4. 3 4 1 Activation of the Sample Mode Preparing for Sampling To enter the sample mode the magnetic switch must be activated when in the continuous mode After entering the continuous mode there must be a delay of at least 4 seconds before entering the sample mode Ea Activation of the sample mode is indicated by the SAMP indicator in the SAMP display The digit fields in the display will be blank for a period of 1 second 20 SAMP YSB MT The instrument then begins to measure and display temperature while the magnetic switch is still activated If the magnetic switch is no longer active or fifteen seconds have passed the instrument will power down in sample standby mode Now the instrument is prepared for taking samples If the magnetic switch is activated during sample standby mode the instrument will activate the sample mode again 21 3 4 2 Sampling Values SE C EO 45B M Sampling will start when the instrument is reversed sensor head is pointing upwards The instrument displays the SAMP indicator with blank digit fields for one second After three measurements for about 2 5 seconds to ensure that the measuring values are stable sixteen measurements are taken in fifteen seconds before power down The instrument must be in reversed direction during the complete sample time If the instrument is turned back to the non reversing position during the sampling of values for a period of
5. 32 8 2 Replacement of Battery Contact Begin by removing the reverse battery protection cap using a small screw driver to lever it out Then screw the removal and insertion tool into the old battery contact and pull it out Use the tool again to insert the new contact then reassemble the protection cap 8 3 Replacement of Battery Contact Spring To remove the old spring use small pliers to pull the spring out of the housing Place the new spring with the wide side first into the coned end of the outer part of the insertion tool Use the inner part of the tool with the coned end to press the spring into the outer part Place the tool on a plane surface and press the spring nearly down to the end of the tool If the spring is placed straight inside push the tool into the battery housing and press the spring down until it snaps in 33 9 Trouble Shooting 9 1 Ingress of Water Into the Battery Housing After ingress of water into the battery housing replacement of the battery the O rings and the locking spring is necessary If the battery contacts are corroded the battery contact and the battery contact spring must be replaced too To replace these parts see chapter 8 Service and Maintenance 34 9 2 Ingress of Sea Water Into the Main Housing After ingress of sea water into the main housing the instrument should be rinsed with fresh water This will minimise corrosion of the electronic parts by sea water 10 Calibration The ins
6. C In the hold mode the results from the last sampling are displayed The SAMP WS B b source of the values is indicated by CONT or SAMP At first the average of the sixteen sample values is displayed for five seconds 16 HOLD Next the standard deviation calculated from the sixteen values is SAMP 0 0 H D GO displayed for two seconds The standard deviation of the single measurements is an indicator of the stability and accuracy of the sample values The standard deviation for the mean value is one quarter of the indicated value Before power down the instrument will display the average and deviation once again for five and two seconds respectively and finally the average for five seconds 17 3 3 Continuous Mode To enter the continuous mode the magnetic switch must be activated when in the hold mode with the sensor head pointing downwards If the sensor head is pointing upwards the instrument is locked to prevent overwriting of the last sample result Ea Activation of the continuous mode is indicated by the CONT indicator in the display The digit fields in the display will be blank for a period of 1 second CONT 18 CONT 458 IB The instrument then begins to measure and display temperature 67 times about 55 seconds The last sixteen values are stored and the average and the standard deviation for these sixteen values are calculated before power down 19 3 4 Sample Mode
7. the BAT indicator LO ul BAT If the battery is not able to power the instrument for measurings it will display the BAT indicator and the message LO The last results may be still read out in hold or burst mode The battery test is only executed during sample and continuous modes or self test In hold or burst mode the battery condition from the last sample mode or self test is displayed 26 5 Measuring Range cont HF SO cont nr C The instrument is designed and calibrated for the specified temperature range of 2 C to 40 C If the measuring temperature is out of range the instrument will display the underflow indicator UF or the overflow indicator OF 27 6 Cleaning and Handling After using the instrument in salt water it should be rinsed with fresh water The sensor head especially should be cleaned Although the instrument may be used at high pressure it is sensitive to mechanical stress So please handle the instrument with care Take special care not to subject the housing to any leverage when inserting it into or removing it from the reversing frame 28 7 Transport and Storage During transportation and storage the instrument should be in power down mode from hold mode or the battery should be removed If the battery is not removed the magnetic bar should be placed away from the activation area to avoid discharging the battery Please note the last s
8. 16 n 1 Power down Hold standby mode Power down Sample standby mode 41 Appendix B Technical Specification Measuring range Resolution Resolution for deviation Accuracy Stability Pressure range Sampling frequency Burst sampling size Operating temperature Storage temperature 2 0 40 0 C 0 0001 C from 2 0000 9 9999 C 0 001 C from 10 000 40 000 C 0 0001 C 10 003 C 0 00025 C month 10000 dbar 1 25 Hz 0 8 sec sample 16 samples 10 60 C 20 65 C 42 Outer dimensions Weight Operating voltage Power down current Power down current waiting for sampling Hold Burst mode current Sample mode current Battery specification Battery life 0 75 Ah battery capacity 327 mm length 20 mm diameter 1709 2 7 5 5 V 12 3 pA typ 40 pA max 15 7 pA typ 44 yA max 2 1 mA typ 4 0 mA max 7 2 mA typ 13 3 mA max LithiumThionyl Chloride 3 5 3 7 V Y AA ANSI Y R6 IEC 2541 days typ 786 days min in power down mode 1942 days typ 665 days min 1 usage per day 622 days typ 280 days min 10 usages per day 43 Appendix C Error Codes and Messages If there are errors during the self test they will be displayed logical OR combined An internal bus error E0402 while reading from EEPROM will be displayed as E0413 E0402 E0411 because the instrument could not read the calibration data Codes E0308 E0310 and E0318
9. RTM 4002 X USER MANUAL SiS Sensoren Instrumente Systeme GmbH M hlenkoppel 12 D 24222 Schwentinental Germany sensor housing display window battery housing glass tube magnetic switch activation area CONTENTS o A O R G 6 Ted General DescripLiOFT total dt ide 8 1 2 Packing List u a e Bein 9 2 Putting A eure Operatii se anne een 10 2 1 Insertionrof B tlery ie o e Dro ede rearen Errekek etarakza 10 gatze gc T m 11 2 3 Enhanced Self Test and Instrument DSa 12 3 Operational Instructions and Operation iel ka 15 3 1 General Operational Instructions artearen atata aea etar Reged 15 32 Hold Aiala WM 16 3 3 CONHNUOUS Aaa eet e ero me SERE EU ile 18 34 Sample Mode M E 20 GO YN GO GO d 3 4 1 Activation of the Sample Mode Preparing for Sampling rss 20 A A eb OR Mese pars epos RU A De NI ER aude a 22 ERN Sl ciu 24 Low Battery Condition Rm mL er 26 GGE E EO AAA aA a eie 27 Cleaning a a elea aa actuar Lc 28 Transport and Storage aa ve i ve ere a a aaa 29 Begia elea B ABar 30 8 1 Replacement of Wearing Sala 32 8 2 Replacement of Battery COMA d 33 8 3 Replacement of Battery Contact Spring rra 33 GAO BERO Oa ET 34 9 1 Ingress of Water Into the Battery Housing sssssseesenne eene nnn nnnetrrnnnns 34 9 2 Ingress of Sea Water Into the Main Housing sa 35 10 8 3libration sz EEA EEE o EU o E EA e 35 Appendix A Operational M
10. ampling result is cleared when the battery is removed The instrument should not be exposed to temperatures above 65 C Higher temperatures may damage the display Please comply also with the requirements for used batteries Most Lithium batteries should not be exposed to temperatures above 70 C 29 8 Service and Maintenance NOTE The replacement of the wearing parts described below should only be done by qualified technical personnel Inexpert handling can cause serious damage Do not open the instrument housing There are no serviceable parts inside Opening the housing will invalidate the calibration and render the warranty void For a list of available spare parts and tools see appendix D 30 2 ung locking protection battery spring cap contact 00 0 Oe I battery contact battery spring housing 31 8 1 Replacement of Wearing Parts Remove the locking spring and the O rings with a small screw driver Be very careful not to scratch the grooves Then clean the grooves with a dry lint free cleaning cloth and check the grooves for marks If there are any replacement of the complete instrument housing is necessary Grease the O rings lightly with silicon paste There should only be a thin film on the rings Move the first O ring over the insertion tool and place the ring in the rear groove Then insert the other O ring into the next groove Finally push the locking spring into the front groove
11. ed O ring reverse battery protection cap e Tool kit with Insertion tool for O rings Removal and insertion tool for battery contact Insertion tool for battery contact spring 49 CAUTION Batteries might explode when abused Do not short circuit recharge puncture crush or expose to excessive heat Replace batteries only by specified cells Battery manufacturers Manufacturer Type Voltage Capacity Crompton Eternacell GB T04 8AA1 3 7V 0 9 Ah Saft France LS14250 LS3 3 5 V 0 95 Ah Sonnenschein Germany SL 750 S 3 6 V 0 85 Ah Please do not use normal Lithium batteries with nominal voltage of 3 0 V The load voltage of these batteries is not high enough to guarantee correct functioning of the instrument 50 Appendix E Warranty and Support SiS warrants this instrument to the original purchaser to be free of defects in material or manufacturing for a period of two years Liability is limited to repair or replacement of the defective part which will be done without charge if the instrument is returned to our factory prepaid This warranty does not apply to instruments subjected to misuse or tampering No responsibility or warranty for consequential damage is included in the sale of this instrument SiS Sensoren Instrumente Systeme GmbH M hlenkoppel 12 D 24222 Schwentinental Germany Tel 49 431 79972 0 Fax 49 431 79972 11 Email info sis germany com WWW http www sis germany com 51 RTM 4002 X User s Manual Revis
12. g List RTM 4002 X thermometer Magnetic bar User manual Factory calibration certificate Battery Spare parts kit with 2 O rings 1 locking spring ek ek eek cl 2 Putting Into Operation 2 1 Insertion of Battery battery housing battery P EN turn clockwise terminat 7 pull da Se push to close The battery is placed in a separate compartment outside the main pressure housing at the opposite end to the sensor head The main housing does not need to be opened to replace the battery To open the battery compartment turn it clockwise whilst pulling it apart from the main housing Put battery into its housing with negative terminal down towards the contact spring Refit battery compartment to main housing turning it clockwise as it is pushed home The housing is sealed by two O rings 10 2 2 Self Test EREELF After the insertion of a battery the instrument will perform a self test This is indicated by displaying CHECK for a period of about five seconds If an error occurred you will see the message Exxxx on the display where xxxx is an error code see appendix C Error Codes and Messages 2 3 Enhanced Self Test and Instrument Data The enhanced self test mode can be activated by operating the magnetic switch during the five second start up delay whilst the display shows CHECk SpA 8 8 8 8 8 des At first all elements of the display are activated 12
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14. odes EIGGESrtS rrua 36 Appendix E Technical Specification ainia iia 42 Appendix C Error Codes and Messages cs da 44 Appendix D Spare Parts and EGTTGTISS rss 48 Appendix E Warranty and Support uscar o eo etes Re 51 1 Introduction The RTM 4002 X is a digital deep sea reversing thermometer with the outer dimensions of mercury instruments It has the same positive features as classical unprotected reversing thermometers but without the disadvantages Reading of values with maximum accuracy no longer needs optical magnification The sample value is protected against inadvertent further reversing The instrument is mercury free The displayed value is not a single value but the mean of a series of sixteen measurements There is no need to have two instruments in each reversing frame for value reliability analysis because the standard deviation of the measured series is evaluated e n burst mode all sixteen measurements can be displayed 1 1 General Description The RTM 4002 X is a reversing thermometer with a measuring range of 2 C up to 40 C The housing is made of a glass tube closed at the ends by titanium stoppers One stopper contains the temperature sensor and the other is the battery compartment The instrument is operated by a magnetic programming switch for stepping through the operational modes HOLD CONT SAMP and BURST A battery test indicates the need for battery replacement 1 2 Packin
15. one second the instrument will immediately power down in sample standby mode 22 23 3 5 Burst Mode The burst mode will display all sixteen values from sampling or the last sixteen values from continuous mode To activate the burst mode the instrument must be in power down mode and activated by the magnetic switch without removing the magnetic bar from the activation area After five seconds in the hold mode the instrument will switch to the burst mode which is indicated by BUR The source of the burst values from continuous or sample mode is indicated by CONT or SAMP respectively 24 e MGR UB To display the next burst value the magnetic switch must be activated If the magnetic bar is still over the activation area after two seconds the next burst value will be automatically displayed This automatic mode can be entered or left at any time during the burst mode If there is no activity from the magnetic switch for fifteen seconds the instrument will switch to the power down mode After the display of the last burst value the hold mode is activated again It is not possible to switch back to burst mode now To enter the burst mode again the instrument must be in power down mode 25 4 Low Battery Condition HOLD Ea The blinking BAT indicator is displayed if the battery is nearly SAMPBAT 4S B b discharged The instrument is able to do about 10 or more measurings after the first display of
16. trument is factory calibrated when delivered Recalibration can only be carried out by SiS For highest accuracy recalibration is recommended annually 35 A1 Power Up and Self Test Flowchart A2 Hold Mode Flowchart i Insertion of battery Hold mode Display CHECK y Display average Selftest Y Test 5 seconds switch to Cont mode Error Yes p Display error lagnetic swi 4 R Yes No still active Yes Activate all segments 1 GOTO Burst mode Display deviation y Test 2 seconds switch Cont mode be Yes y Display serial number lagnetic switch activated Yes Display calibration date lagnetic switch activated GOTO Hold mode SA Display Average v Test 5 seconds switch Cont mode o Y Display Deviation v Test 2 seconds switch Cont mode Y Display Average Y Test 5 seconds switch Cont mode Power down Hold standby mode Test switch to Cont mode ja lagnetic swi activated Instrument reversed Yes gt Time passed Yes Y Y GOTO Cont mode 4 RETURN 37 A3 Burst Mode Flowchart A4 Continuous Mode Flowchart Burst Mode
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