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1. Page 21 Logging and Data Transfer 3 Highlight the file to be deleted and press SELECT 4 Select 1 Yes to delete the file A message screen will appear showing the file has been deleted 4 3 8 Erasing Manual triggered Files This function erases the connects of any manual triggered files saved in the Surveyor 4a memory It only keeps the file name and the parameter settings and resets the date to the day when the contents were erased from the file This function quickly deletes information in the manual files but leaves an empty file template for future operations This function only applies to manual files 1 Select Files from the Main Menu 2 Highlight Wipe and press SELECT 3 Highlight the file you want to erase and press SELECT If AutoLog is enabled the file description 0 gt AUTOLOG lt appears on top of the screen If AutoLog is disables the file description will change to gt Disabled File lt If the AutoLog feature is resumed the AutoLog file initially created is enabled and all new data is added to the same 0 gt AUTOLOG lt file Note To delete the AutoLog file form the Surveyor 4a memory disable the Autolog file before removing it using the Delete option If an enabled AutoLog file is deleted the Surveyor 4a will delete it an recreate a new one Note Make sure the multiprobe is connected to the Surveyor 4a before using the AutoLog feature 4 3 9 Transmitting a File for the Surveyor 4a to a Compu
2. Screen The high resolution liquid crystal screen displays real time reading graphs or submenus 2 Function Keys Takes the action indicated on one of the four rectangles at the bottom of the screen Moves the cursor up down right and left in menus submenus and virtual keyboards Hold SRUIBPIINBIS down an arrow key to scroll the cursor on the screen in fast repeat mode Power Turns the instrument on and off Backlight Key Turns the backlight on and off The back light allows use in low light or dark conditions 6 Hidden Key Displays system information on the Surveyor 4a and on the multiprobe 1 3 Screen Features The screen is divided into three parts The Real time parameters the History Line and the function key options Introduction Page 5 Introduction Figure 2 Screen Features 1 Real time Parameters 3 Function Key Options 2 History Line 1 3 4 Real time Parameters The real time parameter lines show several parameters and the corresponding real time readings as they are received from the Sonde The number of lines depends on the parameters selected to be displayed on the screen The display automatically switches to a two column format when the number of parameters exceeds twelve 1 3 2 History Line The dark grey line below the real time parameter lines is the history line This shows how the Surveyor 4a is connected This line can display six basic me
3. Ee AANE AANEEN EEEREN 27 SACADA ES EE EAE EDDIE ESL EET 28 Section 6 Troubleshooting sssssssssssssseeeneeennee nennen nenne nnnsen nnns en rrns st rns sent rns enrnns natns sets snnt n nennen 29 6 1 Power Cables and Connections 2 cr tant ced nce avi addy sade eo AYER ML EYES EXE Geena 29 6 2 internal COmpornehts Ether eto xu tte lito astute ti celi Ga rE e tede t dede Se 29 6 3 External COMPOMONtS ERE 30 CA COMMMUNICATIONS ccce nc erae decet axe aaeoa rpg aaae thu cutienediece Pe cua epu E EAEAN ANENE 30 6 5 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols eet tei etit pe er Pes cx rana seve cera rk des sasavt Eae eu Rob ed eee ce og 30 6 6 Error MoS AGOS canen Ha 31 Page 4 Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Unpacking the Instrument Remove Surveyor 4a from its shipping carton and inspect it for any visible damage Contact Hach Customer Service at 1 800 604 3493 if any items are missing or damaged 1 2 Instrument Description The front panel of the Surveyor 4a consists of 11 soft keys and a high resolution screen The back of the case contains the batteries and also has a 9 pin male connector for mulitprobe or PC connection Figure 1 Front Panel o HYDROLAB SURVEYOR 4a 270 mm 10 62 inches Sol 0 MAMMA 70 mm 4 3 inches 2 75 inches Item Number Name Description
4. Rate for the Surveyor 4a 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Baudrate Terminal using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to set the Surveyor 4a baud rate 300 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 4 Press the DONE key when complete Setting the Backlight Feature Page 12 Surveyor 4a Setup 2 11 Changing the Password The password can be changed to limit access to certain Surveyor 4a functions The current password is required to change the password From the factory the default security is disabled for levels 1 and 2 and set to HYDROLAP for level 3 This option requires the Level 3 security password 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Password Change using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Enter the Level 3 password using the cursor keys and the SELECT key and then press DONE 4 Use the cursor key to select the security level Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 5 Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to enter the new password 6 Press DONE when complete 2 12 Adding New Options This adds new options such as a barometer or GPS to the Surveyor 4a This option requires the Level 3 security password 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 2 Highlight Factory Options using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Enter the Level 3 password and press DONE 4 Highlight Barometer GPS and press Select 5 Enter which options to i
5. Transmission is selected a After selecting SS Importable a To start XMODEM transfer Press any key message will be displayed Press any key to continue Follow the communication software prompts Press ESC on the computer keyboard or the Abort key form the Surveyor 4a to cancel the file transfer When the file transfer is complete a Transfer completed message will be displayed Press any key to continue To view the transmitted file go to the computer directory where the file was saved and open the file 4 3 9 2 Captured and Downloaded Text Transmission Note Prior to starting the transmit process please refer to your communications program specific commands 1 Select Files from the Main Menu 2 Highlight Transmit and press SELECT 3 Highlight the captured text file and press SELECT 4 Select ASCII Text XMODEM Text or XMODEM Binary Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory Page 23 Logging and Data Transfer e ASCII Text will transfer the stored files as straight text files e XMODEM Text will also transfer files as text files using the XMODEM communications protocol e XMODEM Binary is for factory diagnostics only 5 Launch the communications program and make sure the baud rate for the computer and the proper transfer protocol is selected in the communications program setup menus 6 Select the appropriate downloading process sequence and press any key on the Surveyor 4a 7 When finishe
6. Types with Memory Page 22 Logging and Data Transfer Print Ready will send the file to a printer or create a text file SS Importable will create a spreadsheet importable file XMODEM Binary if for factory diagnostic purposes only If Printer Ready is select a e Choose the type of statistics which will append to the print ready output Select NoStats Daily Stats Total Stats or Both Stats and press SELECT NoStats Daily Stats Information on about the files statistics for each day will be sent to the printer and or capture file Information regarding the number of readings the minimum value and the time it was recorded the maximum value and the time it was recorded the maximum change between two points and the time it was recorded the mean and the standard deviation for the day s data will be displayed Total Stats Information is similar to Daily Status except Total Stats provides the overall statistics over the entire logging run Both Stats Daily and overall statistics are calculated Turn the printer on or open a capture file Then press any key A transfer process screen will appear on the Surveyor 4a screen to show the file transfer is taking place After the transfer is complete a Deactive printer and or close capture file message will appear Turn the printer off or close the capture file Note At the bottom of the file a Hecovery finished line will be displayed If SS Importable
7. not use any other kind of grease Place the back panel over the battery compartment and screw the retaining screws Do not overtighten the screws Maintenance amp Calibration Figure 3 Removal and Installation of Battery B Battery Compartment Back Panel 3 Battery Connector 2 Phillips head screws 4 captive 4 Surveyor 4a Battery Terminal 5 3 2 Lithium Battery Replacement CAUTION To prevent damage to the internal components make sure the instrument is clean dry and all cables are disconnected Open the Surveyor 4a away from a water source The Surveyor 4a is equipped with a lithium battery which powers the internal clock The expected life for this battery is 2 years We recommend replacing the lithium battery before the end of the two year period This will prevent inaccurate readings of the internal clock and time triggered logging To avoid damage to the internal components when opening the Surveyor 4a make sure the instrument is clean and dry and that all cables are disconnected from the unit 1 2 Turn the Surveyor 4a face down so the front panel faces the work surface Unscrew the four retaining screws securing the top cover of the back panel with a Phillips screwdriver Slowly pull the cover and flip it back on the bottom part of the back panel The lithium battery is located on the top left hand corner of the printed circuit board PCB Place one hand over the top cover and
8. right hand corner of the screen Press DONE when complete Sonde Setup Page 15 Sonde Setup 3 5 Setting the SDI Delay 1 2 Highlight SDI Delay and press SELECT Enter the delay of the SDI address 5 994 seconds using the cursor keys and the SELECT key Press DONE when complete 3 6 Assigning a Site ID This feature will assigns a description of the site where the Sonde is located The Site ID uses a maximum of 15 letters numbers and blanks 1 2 Highlight Site ID and press SELECT Enter the new Site ID using the cursor keys and the SELECT key To add space highlight lt lt lt Space gt gt gt and press SELECT To delete an error press the BACKSPACE key Press DONE when complete 3 7 Assigning the MODBUS Address 1 2 3 Highlight MODBUS Address and press SELECT Enter the new Modbus address 1 247 using the cursor keys and then the SELECT key Press DONE when complete 3 8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option is displayed as D T MDY HMS 1 2 Highlight Date Tim MDY HMS and press SELECT Set the date month day year and time hours minutes seconds for the Sonde using the cursor keys and the SELECT key Press DONE when complete 3 9 Turning the AutoLog On Off 1 2 Setting the SDI Delay Page 16 Highlight Autolog On Off and press SELECT Choose to turn the circulator on or off using the curs
9. seconds or more If an interval below 30 seconds is entered the Entry is outside acceptable limits will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Press any key and enter an acceptable interval Press the DONE key when complete f Enter the multiprobe warm up time The warm up time is the time it takes the multiprobe sensors to be ready to record accurate data Warm up time will vary according to the sensors being used and the field conditions The value must be 30 seconds or more When complete press the DONE key A screen of parameters appears with the default selection that the matches the Surveyor 4a tabular display Parameters can be added and removed When the new display is configured press DONE and the message file Files Created will briefly appear on the screen Press any key to return to the Files gt Create window Note that the additions or removals from the parameter menu do not affect the tabular display If the Surveyor 4a files directory has reached full capacity 24 files and 1 for AutoLog a Directory is FULL screen will appear Press any key 4 3 3 Creating a Capture File If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Series 3 Sonde and Terminal interface mode is being used file creation has an additional submenu item called Capture This option captures ASCII data from a Series 3 Sonde much like PC terminal emulators Capture is available in NoConn and PC modes however data can only be sent to the capture file in Termi
10. select file or another manual file if available The bytes field will changes as data is added to the file 4 3 2 Creating a File A file can be created within the Surveyor 4a Up to 24 files can be saved the Surveyor 4a memory 23 manual or time triggered files and 1 Autolog file If the directory is full following the directions in XXX 4 3 2 1 Manual File Creation 1 From the Series4Sonde gt Files gt Surveyor4 screen move the cursor to Create and press the SELECT key Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory Page 19 Logging and Data Transfer 2 Select Manual or Time Trig If Manual is selected the Surveyor 4a logging software will create a files manually to store scans of data If Time Trig is selected a files will automatically start and stop acquiring data as specified by the user Use the cursor keys and the Select key to enter the file name Press the Done key when finished entering the file name If Time Trig is selected a Enter the file starting date and press DONE b Enter the Starting time and press DONE c Enter the Stop date and press DONE d Enter the Stop time and press DONE If you enter an incorrect date or time a Start must be before Stop or Invalid or incomplete text message will appear Press any key and go back to check the time and date and enter the acceptable value e Enter the time in hours minutes and seconds for the interval between each parameter reading The interval must be 30
11. the Files gt Surveyor 4a menu in Series4Sonde interface mode press the Review key 2 Choose the file to review and press the Select key 3 Select how to review the contents of the file either from top Beginning or from a specific date and time a If Beginning is selected the information contained in the file is displayed in tabular format Press the DOWN arrow key to go to the previous scans b If Date Time is selected enter the date where you want to review the data and press DONE The default date is the file setup date c Enterthe time where you want to start the review and press DONE The default time is the file setup time d Press the UP or DOWN arrow keys to move through the file 4 To return to the Beginning Date Time submenu press GOBACK TO go back to the Review menu press DONE 4 3 6 Annotating a File On files have been created comments can be added to the files Annotate will only allow comments to be added to manual time triggered or AutoLog files 1 From the Files from the Main Menu in Series4Sonde interface mode press Annotate 2 Choose the file to annotate and press SELECT 3 Enter any comments up to 80 characters and press the DONE key when complete 4 3 7 Deleting Files Deleting files will make more room for new files and erase unwanted stored files in the instrument memory 1 Select Files from the Main Menu 2 Highlight Delete and press SELECT Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory
12. the Sonde for information or that the parameter will keep a fixed value and will not update Indicates that the Surveyor 4a is interrogating the multiprobe for information or that the parameter is not available or off line the reading will not update Reminder to set the time after changing the clock battery or parameter has never been calibrated after a reset After D T it indicates that the Surveyor 4a clock is not functioning Replace the lithium battery After IB Svr4a Left it indicates that Surveyor 4a battery was removed Contact Technical Support External Components Page 30 Table 6 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols continued Troubleshooting Symbol Description Solution For version before 1 10 only when the Surveyor 4a is connected to an external power source it indicated that the Surveyor 4a internal battery is Recharge the battery expired After D T it indicates that the Surveyor 4a clock battery is low Replace the battery For versions before 1 10 after IB Svr4a Letft it indicates that the Perform a new discharge and Surveyor 4a battery was replaced or that the Surveyor 4a cannot detect the f recharge cycle estimated battery status 6 6 Error Messages Table 7 provides a quick reference for general error messages that may appear on the screen when working with the Sonde Table 7 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols Message Menu Tree Probl
13. 003070HY Surveyor 4a USER MANUAL Hach Company 2004 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A eac dp 12 04 Edition 2 WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE This equipment is warranted by CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORP CSC to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for twenty four 24 months from date of shipment unless specified otherwise Batteries are not warranted CSC s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at CSC s option defective products The customer shall assume all costs of removing reinstalling and shipping defective products to CSC CSC will return such products by surface carrier prepaid This warranty shall not apply to any CSC products which have been subjected to modification misuse neglect accidents of nature or shipping damage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose CSC is not liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages Products may not be returned without prior authorization To obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA contact CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORP at 780 454 2505 An RMA number will be issued in order to facilitate Repair Personnel in identifying an instrument upon arrival Please write this number clearly on the outside of the shipping container Include description of symptoms and
14. all pertinent details CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC CANADA CORP does not accept collect calls Non warranty products returned for repair should be accompanied by a purchase order to cover repair costs CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC Campbell Scientific Canada Corp 14532 131 Avenue NW Edmonton AB T5L 4X4 780 454 2505 fax 780 454 2655 campbellsci ca Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction iced atte tin cei e E es eaa cde kc va Tiare dy anaes a anata dnd ter lates 5 1 1 Unpacking the Instrument ssssesssssesseeeseeennneeeeen nennen nnne nennen AAEN seen eren sien ALENA AEE err nennt nnns nennen 5 1 2 Instrumen DESCHPTON E 5 13 1 Real time Parameters duced teta E AE Fux reste duse cadet AENT 6 Use seas abe EE 6 1 323 FUNCTION Key Optom EET N 7 E ESITOUUAE c 7 Section 2 Surveyor 4a Setup 1e EP Ex Ie Fecit hes OP eR eet chase plane cava lu ea Se RE E Rau de ERE Pu ea Pattee es 9 25 Selecting Interac Modes ctn en eene ede he ec afe Eo ald Farsi ea oerte doe Ed cus der aac teed vedete a pu S 9 2 2 Setting the TMS ANG Bru 9 2 9 Changing the Date Format oerte teat nt prepa rx Ep peu pau aed irs Deka peus y Se redd Ru pA Pv Ve Ex FREE EXER E FEN eux e dud 10 2 4 Setting the Tabu
15. and LEFT cursor keys Press SELECT after each number Note If a mistake is made clear entries one by one using the BACKSPACE key 5 When all the numbers are entered press the DONE key A Setup Successful Press any key message will be displayed 2 8 Setting the Backlight Feature The backlight feature turns off the backlight after a certain duration of time This feature conserves power in case the Surveyor 4a is not manually powered off If the backlight auto shutoff feature is activated while using the Surveyor 4a up to 40 more battery life can be saved than if the option was disabled 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 1 Highlight Timeout Backlight using the cursor keys and press SELECT 2 The Timeout Backlight screen will be displayed 3 Choose the shutdown interval in seconds 1 255 using the cursor keys and then press Select Select 0 zero to disable this feature 4 Press Done A Setup Successful message will appear press any key to continue 2 9 Setting the Baud Rate for the PC 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 2 Highlight Baudrate PC using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 The Baudrate PC screen will be displayed 4 Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to enter the baud rate that the computer uses to communicate with the instrument The baud rate is dependent on the communications program that is used 5 Press the DONE key when complete 2 10 Setting the Baud
16. cursor down to select a specific scan and press SELECT 4 3 Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory The Surveyor 4a can be set up to store create delete capture review annotate download transmit wipe and view the status of files and turn the Autolog feature on or off Surveyor File Types e Captured Text this files is a text file that was created then data was added manually by pressing the STORE key in NoConn Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde mode Once transferred to a PC the captured text can be opened in a word processing program e Manual File this files was created using a Series 3 multiprobe in Series3Sonde interface mode Once transferred to a PC a manual file can be opened in a word processing or spreadsheet program Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory Page 18 Logging and Data Transfer e Time triggered File this files is logging events that were created then added data based on time intervals Once transferred to a PC the time triggered files can be opened in a word processing or spreadsheet program e AutoLog File this files an automatic back up logging event that was created activated Once transferred to a PC an auto log files can be opened in a word processing or spreadsheet program e Download Text this file is a text file that was transferred downloaded to the Surveyor 4a using a Series 3 multiprobe in terminal interface mode Once transferred to a PC a downloaded text file can be opened in a word pr
17. d press any key on the Surveyor 4a 4 4 The Multiprobe Files Submenu 4 4 1 Creating a File Note If creating files with a Series 3 Sonde and temperature as a parameter was selected both C and F will be included in the file If SpCond mS cm was selected SpCond uS cm Res and TDS are included the file If Depth was selected both Depth Meters and Depth Feet will be included in the file If DO Sat was selected both DO Sat and BP mmHg will be included in the file After the transfer process to the PC is complete open the file within the PC and erase the unnecessary parameters and readings Not e that only the first 80 columns of the file transfers to the computer 1 In Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde mode press Files and press Sonde In Series3Sonde mode the Surveyor 4a will scan for the Sonde 2 Highlight Create and press SELECT 3 Press SELECT again 4 Enter a file name a file starting time date and time a file stopping date and time an interval a warm up time an audio or buzzer a circulator or stirrer and a choice of the parameters to be recorded The Multiprobe Files Submenu Page 24 Section5 Maintenance amp Calibration 5 1 Cleaning the Instrument Clean the case screen and other components except connectors and plugs with a slightly wet cloth or cotton swab Use soap to remove grease spots 5 2 Recharging the Internal Battery DANGER Never connect the Surveyor 4a to a power source which exceeds 15
18. displayed parameter select the parameter and press Remove 5 When all the parameters to be displayed are selected press DONE Press GO BACK to return to the real time screen tabular display The new parameter s should be added to the screen Note Some of the parameters such as temperature can only be displayed in one unit For example if Temp C is added Temp F cannot be displayed If Temp F is added Temp C will be automatically removed Changing the Date Format Page 10 Surveyor 4a Setup 2 5 Setting the Graph Display Mode The second display mode is a graph The Graph Tab key toggles between the tabular and graph modes Due to the different configuration possibilities one or more parameter may need to be added to the tabular display to allow the graph mode See section 2 4 for more information 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 2 Highlight Display Graph and press SELECT A new screen will be displayed with three graph configuration choices X Axis Y Axis and Orientation X Axis Configuration a Highlight X Axis and press Select b Select the Date and Time or one of the parameters and press select 2 6 Setting the Automatic Shutdown The automatic shutdown is used to save battery life in case it is not turned off after an operation This feature will turn the Surveyor 4a off if no key is pressed in the programmed amount of time following the last key pressed Once the Surveyor 4a shu
19. e eemper a a siena ue Eau dott eaves 15 3 5 Setting the SDI Delay er otto Lets eda dee tered pure Me Dues ug bo evi At karta dun ed eed er 16 3 6 Assigning a Site ID eirinen niinniin innia iaae iiae hio e esten sentes ennt enne sens 16 3 7 Assigning the MODBUS Address uiui e iR ELE U c RE rec E EAE XE PL n RO aA ANAA un Ld ARE CERE e EUR PR n ned FAEERE 16 3 8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date ssssssssssssssssseseeeeeeeenee enne nennen nnne n treni nn rnns entr sent rnn inns nennen nens 16 Section 4 Logging and Data Transfer ssssssssssssssssseseeee eene enne nnne nnns nns en nnns enn rnn entente nens 17 P AB nire e A E 17 4 2 Clipboard MOMOLy mE C EL 17 4 2 1 Storing Clipboard Memoty eire raa eda e et En yn de ERE ER ELT Ea cede ERR RE EV R YA co aED d aL RE Ue RR eres 17 4 2 2 Reviewing Clipboard Scans ssssssssssssssesee eee nnnne nnns en nnn sent rns sen rnr sen Ennan nnns nennen nnns 17 4 2 3 Transmitting Scans ie oec Evi RE ERR RU reas EET aie cca c Ea gs dee REEL TROPAS GR eR d SERE QUID ERR 17 4 2 4 Deleting Scans sssssssssssesseseseeee einen een nnn sen nhn iAd anea resin NAEP tnts se trns ester sna tns ssi tes seines es id sentes nnns 18 4 3 Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory sssrinin aeniei aena nnne nnn Raa EE Raa nnns en rnn snnt nn 18 ASS A SLOMING Datel EORR DELE 19 4 3 2 Creating a Fil xz ca
20. ecurity Level 2 is required to change Sonde Setup features 1 2 Connect the Surveyor 4a to a Sonde Press the OFF ON button From the Main screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP gt SONDE The Sonde Setup submenu will be displayed Highlight the option to be configured Sections 3 1 3 9 describes the Sonde Setup submenu features 3 1 Selecting Parameters This feature allows the setup of parameter setup options for the Sonde The Surveyor 4a will display the parameters included on the Sonde 3 2 Turning the Circulator On Off Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option allows the stirrer to be turned on of off 1 2 Highlight Circltr ON Off and press SELECT Choose to turn the circulator on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key Select 0 zero to disable the circulator or select 1 to enable the circulator Press DONE when complete 3 3 Turning the Audio On Off Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option allows the Buzzer to be turned on of off 1 2 Highlight Audio On Off and press SELECT Choose to turn the audio on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key Select 0 zero to disable the audio or select 1 to enable the audio Press DONE when complete 3 4 Assigning the SDI 12 Address 1 2 Highlight SDI Address and press SELECT Enter the SDI address using the cursor keys and the SELECT key The SDI address status is displayed on the bottom
21. em Solution NoConn History Line The instrument is not connected to any peripherals Check the Surveyor 4a and peripheral connections Appears any time the graph mode is switched when graph parameters Add more parameters to the Graph parameter N A Graph Tab have been removed from the tabular tabular display display Date amp Time Too few characters entered or invalid Use the BACKSPACE key and Invalid or incomplete text AES or Files entry correct the entry No suitable X axis Parameter or Display Graph No tabular display parameter is Add more parameters to the No suitable T axis Parameter pia arap suitable for this axis tabular display Directory is FULL Press any key Files The files directory is full Delete one or more files Entry is outside of acceptable limits Display Graph Pine Number was enteredior an Enter a correct figure or Files unacceptable value No memory installed Reset Files The S rveyor 4aris nioi equipped Contact Technical Support with any logging memory External power is less than 11 4V Check connections History line Charger mode The instrument is connected to an external power source providing insufficient voltage Check the instrument and peripheral connections Start must be before Stop Files An incorrect start stop time datre was entered Enter the correct values 1 Menu tree refers to the g
22. eneral menu where the error message can be found not the specific place or places where it is displayed Error Messages Page 31 Visit us at www hachenvironmental com
23. ess Abort or wait for the transfer to time out Check the history line to determine how the Surveyor 4a is connected NoConn Series4Sonde Series3Sonde Charger PC or Terminal Depending on the operation to perform choose one Real time readings from the Sonde are not displayed on the Of the connection types screen or symbols instead of readings are displayed after Check cables and connections Check baud rate settings connecting the Sonde to the Surveyor 4a Important Note If you are using 100 meter or longer cable and decide to switch to 19200 you may lose communications with the instrument We recommend connecting the Sonde and Surveyor 4a with a shorter cable before switching the baud rate 6 5 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols The software symbols used for the Sonde parameters will also appear on the Surveyor 4a display Note that N A will be displayed as N on the Surveyor 4a screen Table 6 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols Symbol Description Solution Indicated that the reading is within expected range and does not present any No service required anomalies Blank Indicated that the reading cannot be taken for the parameter it is out of range above or below the Sonde measurement capability For instance if the Surveyor 4a battery voltage is out of range the instrument will display signs on the screen in place of the reading Indicated the Surveyor 4a is interrogating
24. ess any key message will be displayed 7 Press any key to return to the Setup submenu 2 3 Changing the Date Format The features specifies the date format that will be used by the Surveyor 4a software 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 2 Highlight Date Format using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Use the cursor keys and select the date format 0 MMDDY Y 1 DDMMY Y or 2 YYMMDD and then press SELECT Note The selection will affect all existing files and all files created or transferred except captured or downloaded from Terminal mode 4 Press DONE when the correction selection is made 2 4 Setting the Tabular Display Mode The Tabular display mode is the default mode when the instrument is powered on The data is displayed in lines or columns depending on the size of the characters and the number of parameters present on the screen To add or delete parameter displayed on the screen 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Display Tabular using the down cursor key and press SELECT 3 Ascreen with the list of parameters is displayed The parameters currently on the Surveyor 4a are preceded by numbers These number provide the order of appearance from 1 to 24 on the real time display lines The parameter without numbers are not currently displayed on the Surveyor 4a screen 4 Select a parameter to display using the UP and DOWN cursor keys and press ADD Note To delete a
25. lar Display Mde t neminie nonea aaea nnn entren entres est aa aaa sentes eaten ennt nennen 10 2 5 Setting the Graph Display Mode ron rie croit t tie reiten Ee ea EXER dia E c E o E Ee y c ERR eu 11 2 6 Setting the Automatic Shutdown sssssssssssssssseseeeeneeennene nennen nnns enn rnneetrns eat rer sentir seines innen senes 11 2 7 Setting the Screen Saver Option i iii eres i deed aeaa a ce Haat EEUU PE PER a CHR AER ERA acing ds ERE ER E Me FERRE De NE Edn 11 2 8 Setting the Backlight Feature sssssssssssssssseeeseee eene nnne nnns en nns en nnns enn nne senes eet rnn nennen etre nennen 12 2 9 Setting the Baud Rate for the PC en eec gredi n cs do Dubia a acne v AEAEE 12 2 11 Changing the Password ssssssssssssesesseeenen enne eene nnne nnns snnt nent anaa isa inh S nennen etre nennen nnns 13 2 12 Adding New Options certe eene rnb cO Ehe erm EES EEE AE ba eceu deu Rusa Dex us Re d Dc AS BER ke RERUM 13 2 13 Selecting the Radix within a Numeric Value sesessessssssseseseeeenee nennen nennen nennen nnne nnn nnn sensn nnns nnn 13 Section 3 Sonde Setup eR eed x eiie Paes ee ince de ve eu ede cin fuu tdeo uut dede etd 15 3 1 Selecting Parameters terit t eee tnter cies Be E tEEX dance vases XR RRER XM see a eye oed epe ca Erste satus aper seed ca ATEEN 15 8 2 Turning the Circulator On Otte c a 15 3 4 Assigning the SDI 12 Addt6ss tendo enter
26. m the PC select the option to receive the files in the communications program For example press PgDn for ProComm Plus for DOS Name the file and press ENTER Then press any key 7 The last two lines with zeros on the Surveyor 4a screen should start changing to show that the transfer is taking place Otherwise check the cables setup and transfer procedures Press ABort to terminate the transfer 8 When the transfer is complete go to the computer directory where the files was saved Open the files to view the scan s Note Information from the Series 3 or 4 mulitprobes cannot be downloaded since the Surveyor 4a Clipboard memory does not have the capacity to receive files Call Technical Support to inquire about upgrades to the Surveyor 4a Note If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a multiprobe with logging you can also go yo Sonde instead of Surveyor 4a from the Files submenu to create delete or look at the status of the multiprobe files To download and file a Surveyor 4a with memory must be sued Refer to XXXXX 4 2 4 Deleting Scans To delete scans stored in the instrument clipboard follow the steps below 1 Press the Files key or the Files key and then Surveryor4a key for the Series4Sonde or Series4Sonde connections move the cursor to Delete and press SELECT 2 Make sure you want to delete the selected scans There is not an undo function Either leave the cursor on All Date Time to delete all the scans or move the
27. nal mode 1 2 3 4 In Terminal mode select Files Select Create and press Select Select Capture and press Select Enter the file name of the capture file Press DONE when complete 4 3 4 Checking the File Status 1 From the Files gt Surveyor 4a menu highlight Status and press Select A screen appears that provides information about the number of files present in the Surveyor 4a directory the Surveyor 4a File Types with Memory Page 20 Logging and Data Transfer maximum number of files that can be stored in the instrument amount of formatted memory installed on the Surveyor 4a the memory currently available and number of days available with the present amount of memory left internal battery capacity IBC in percent and in days left before the Surveyor 4a power runs out and the external battery capacity XBC Note The formatted memory capacity is less than the raw memory capacity To determine raw memory press the hidden Hydrolab key 2 Press any key to return to the Surveyor 4a Files submenu and move to the next option To check individual file status highlight Delete and press SELECT All files will appear listed with the file type and the corresponding size Press the GOBACK key to prevent deleting any file 4 3 5 Reviewing a File This function shows the contents of any manual time triggered or AutoLog file This function can also be used to the check the status of these file types 1 From
28. nstall O ZNone 1 BP only 2 GPS only or 3 BP and GPS Note The software options need to match the installed hardware if a GPS card is not installed do not install GPS Failure to so can provide misleading data 2 13 Selecting the Radix within a Numeric Value The features allows the selection of radix a decimal point or comma within a numeric value It also allows the selection of the corresponding delimiter what will separate the values within a file during spreadsheet importable file transfer For example decimal point 24 2 or a comma 24 2 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Radix Delimiter using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 The Radix Delimiter screen will be displayed 4 Select O 1 or 2 for the type of radix using the cursor keys and then press SELECT e 0 for decimal point radix and a comma delimiter 0 and e 1 for decimal point radix and a tab delimiter 1 and tab e 2 for comma radix and a tab delimiter 2 and tab 5 Press DONE when complete Changing the Password Page 13 Visit us at www hachenvironmental com Section 3 Sonde Setup The Surveyor 4a can setup the Sonde Series3 or Series4 only The items displayed in the Sonde Setup submenu depends on the Sonde connected to the Surveyor 4a Some of the choices and options are not available on some Series 3 Sondes See the Series 3 Operating Manual for more information on setup S
29. o avoid damage to the internal components when opening the Surveyor 4a make sure that the instrument is clean and dray and that all cables have been disconnected Check for the presence of water in the unit If damp or slightly wet dry thoroughly using a hair dryer on low heat a lint free cloth or a towel Determine where the leak occurred and carry out any repairs if possible If these checks do not reveal the problem try to substitute other instruments cables and terminals to determine the failing component For more information contact Technical Support Troubleshooting Page 29 Troubleshooting 6 3 External Components Table 5 Symptom Possible Solution The Surveyor 4a stirrer or circulator does not operate The Sonde stirrer or circulator needs to be serviced Refer to the correctly maintenance chapter in the Sonde User or Operating Manual 6 4 Communications Symptom Possible Solution For Surveyor 4a software V1 10 and lower the Surveyor 4a appears to lock up if an XMODEM file download is attempted from Terminal Files Download and the attached Series 3 Sonde is not transmitting an XMODEM spreadsheet importable file Under these circumstances the Abort and power keys are ignored This situation will only develop if the Surveyor 4a download starts to initiate the Series 3 Sonde file download To recover from lock up disconnect the underwater cable from either the Series 3 Sonde or the Surveyor 4a then pr
30. ocessing program e Downloaded File this files is a multiprobe files that was transferred downloaded to the Surveyor 4a using a Series 3 or Series 4 muliprobe in Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde interface mode Once transferred to a PC a downloaded file can be opened in a word processing or spreadsheet program 1 From the top level screen press Files 2 Press the Surveyor4a key skip this step if PC or Terminal interface modes are active 3 Move the cursor to select annotate create status review wipe delete or autolog and press SELECT Note In PC mode Transmit to transfer files from the Surveyor 4a to a PC is added to the menu In terminal mode Download to transfer files from the Series 3 multiprobe to the Surveyor 4a and Capture to capture ASCII data from a Series 3 multiprobe are added to the menu Capture is also a Create submenu item in NoComm and PC modes 4 3 1 Storing Data To be able to store data to a file a files needs to be created in the Surveyor 4a memory otherwise a No Log Files available message will be displayed To create a files refer to section 4 3 2 1 on page 19 1 Goto the Series4Sonde screen and press the STORE key 2 Either select Manual File if more than one is available and press select or press SElect Note that the Surveyor 4a will by default select the last manual file where data was stored The data on the screen is stored to the selected file 3 Repeat to store more data to the
31. on selecting baud rates The history line will reflect the interface mode Note When the Surveyor 4a connects to a Series 3 Sonde the Surveyor 4a will reconfigure the following mulitprobe settings enables all the parameters selects conductivity in the conductivity resistivity column selects salinity in the salinity TDS column enables conjunctivitis autoranging enables turbidity autoranging if the DataSonde 3 revision is gt 1 40 or the H20 revision is 2 2 00 selects Sat in the Sat mg L column if the DataSonde 3 revision is 2 1 40 and 1 60 or H20 revision is 2 2 00 and 2 10 2 2 Setting the Time and Date 1 From the Main screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Clock using the DOWN cursor key and press SELECT The Date screen will be displayed 3 Enter the new date MMDDY Y Use the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to highlight the numbers at the center of the screen 0123456789 When the correct number is highlight press SELECT For example for January 8 2004 enter 010804 Surveyor 4a Setup Page 9 Surveyor 4a Setup 4 Repeat step 3 until the entire date is selected If a mistake is made clear entries one by one using the BACKSPACE key 5 When the new date is correctly entered press the DONE key 6 The Time screen will be displayed Use the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to enter the new time HHMMSS Press DONE when complete The Surveyor 4a will make a sharp beep noise and briefly the Setup Successful Pr
32. ops when ATCO A ATCO exceeds 15 C Init Initial readings when the charge event was started Current Current reading Parameters Time temperature voltage Volts and battery charge capacity 6 The Surveyor 4a will display Charging Complete Disconnect Charger for Normal Operation Press any key when the charge event is complete Note Charging is not complete when ETTC 0 or IB 100 Charging is complete when t equals or exceeds three and a half hours AV equals or exceeds 60 mV or ATCO equals or exceeds 15 C T When IBP is fully recharged disconnect the Surveyor 4a charge cable The Surveyor 4a screen will display the NoConn message 5 3 Battery Replacement 5 3 1 Internal Battery Replacement CAUTION To prevent damage to internal components avoid placing the battery next to a water source Battery Replacement Page 26 Replace the batteries on a clean dry working surface 1 2 Disconnect any cable connections to the Surveyor 4a Turn the Surveyor 4a upside down on the working surface Unscrew the four retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver Do not pull the screws completely out Lift and remove the back panel from the bottom of the Surveyor 4a Remove the old batteries from the compartment Insert the new battery aligning the notches on the battery with the notches on the Surveyor 4a case Lightly coat the o ring around the battery compartment with silicone grease Do
33. or keys and the SELECT key Select 0 zero to disable the autolog or select 1 to enable the autolog Press DONE when complete Section 4 Logging and Data Transfer 4 1 Introduction The Surveyor 4a memory logging system comes in several options The instrument logging capacity depends on the size of the memory installed Memory is available in the following sizes Clipboard memory which allows 12 manually stored scans up to 300 manually entered readings memory which allows approximately 120 000 readings or memory which allows approximately 375 000 reading 4 2 Clipboard Memory If the Surveyor 4a has Clipboard memory up to 12 scans with a maximum of 25 parameter readings per scan by using the Store function This feature captures lines of data displayed at the time the Store key is pressed 4 2 1 Storing Clipboard Memory 1 2 In NoConn mode select Setup Cal gt Setup gt Tabular Display and press Select Select the parameters that will be saved to the Surveyor 4a Clipboard memory using the Add or Remove key Press the DONE key and then the GOBACK key three times Press the Store key One scan has been saved to the Surveyor 4a memory If a Clipboard is full messages is displayed refer to 4 2 2 Reviewing Clipboard Scans 1 3 From the Files gt Clipboard for NoConn PC or Terminal modes screen or the Files gt Surveyor4a gt Clipboard screen for Series83Sonde or Series4Sonde modes press SELECT to dis
34. play a the scan saved to the Clipboard memory when the Store key was pressed Depending on the number of scans the Clipboard contains press the DOWN key and move to the other files to review the information Press the DONE key when finished viewing the data 4 2 3 Transmitting Scans 1 Connect the instrument to a computer using the Surveyor 4a to PC adapter Power the Surveyor 4a Press the Files key Move the cursor to Transmit and press Select Select one of the three transfer choices ASCII Text XMODEM Text or XMODEM Binary e ASCII Text will transfer the stored scans as text using the ASCII communications protocol e XMODEM Text will transfer scans as a spreadsheet importable text files using XMODEM communications protocol Logging and Data Transfer Page 17 Logging and Data Transfer e XMODEM Binary is for factory diagnostic purposes and should not be used by the operator This option requires Security Level 3 Note Refer to section 2 13 on page 9 to correctly configure the spreadsheet importable format Before starting the transmit process refer to the communications program specific commands or to ProComm Plus for DOS basic commands or Hyperterminal basic command in the Quick Reference chapter 5 Launch the communication program on the PC Make sure the correct baud rate is selected for the computer and that the proper transfer protocol is selected in the communications program setup menus 6 Fro
35. ses EE 19 4 3 3 Creating a Capture File et ette epe ea eet a ede ren ea ive sed date tee Sea Eres e aaa 20 4 3 4 Checking the File Statu Sikisis eisa recu da id paws dues eR hune uet aun cu Eo na aua Ea Fe ks Eden a ear aat 20 4 325 ROVICWING A zl a a 21 4 9 6 Annotaung ce EMS ra eae Secs aden ene cna ep eluted a a 21 4 9 7 Deleting Elles eoe t rt Pede os dood e tiene ode E dae Conde elk ee anata cd Add rn 21 4 3 8 Erasing Manual triggered Files e t ere rt ee Ee ed ER E IEEE RH SEE acts epe ERR REP ERE ERE ERER 22 4 3 9 Transmitting a File for the Surveyor 4a to a Compulter ssssssssssssseseeeeeneeenene enne nnns 22 4 4 The Multiprobe Files SUbmeEnU m E H 24 AAV Creating ail TE 24 Page 3 Table of Contents Section 5 Maintenance amp Calibration ssssssssssssssssesseeeeeeeennneeen nennen nnns en nnns nn tns entres enter entren 25 5 1 Cleaning the Instrument ii 2 2 eG ie NG eT at e EIE GEL Eos REEL BRL ue ER dee eon dE RERO BEAR ade 25 5 2 Recharging the Internal Battery sssssssssseseeseseeeeneeennnneneeennnenenen nennen net nnnner sen nrnnnr sent nennnn rnnt nennen 25 5 3 Battery Replacement M 26 5 3 1 Internal Battery Replacement ssssssssssssssseeeseee enne nnne nnnnnnenn nnne nnn nnnnrr rnnt nnnn rne t nennen nnns 26 5 3 2 Lithium Battery Replacement ca rectore cerra teer dicerc dd estet e Reve
36. sor maintenance procedures Security Level 2 is required for calibration 1 Set the I F mode to Series 3 2 Press the Setup Cal key 3 Press the Calibrate key 4 Press the Sonde key A pop up screen will displayed 5 Highlight the parameter to be calibrated and press Select 6 Follow the Surveyor 4a prompts using the appropriate calibration sections from the Sonde manual Section 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Power Cables and Connections Verify that the Surveyor 4a and the Sonde are properly connected Very that the Surveyor 4a and the Sonde are properly connected to the wall power outlet or external battery if used Verify that the input voltage to the Sonde is between 6 5 and 15 volts by adding IBV or XBV to the screen If the Surveyor 4a is drawing its power from its internal battery IBP verified the IBV voltage reading on the display and verify that the battery was properly installed Check the battery polarity and voltage If the Sonde is equipped with an internal battery verify the IBV reading and verify that the battery was properly installed Check the battery polarity and voltage Table 4 Symptom Possible Solution The Surveyor 4a will not power on Charge the battery Check the backlight time out interval The Surveyor 4a battery expires quickly Check to see if the GPS option was set to be constantly on Check the screen shutdown or timeout interval 6 2 Internal Components T
37. ssages The history line messages are dependent on the types of cable connected to the Surveyor 4a and to the interface mode selected from the internal setup menu Table 1 Message Description NoConn The Surveyor 4a is not connected to a Sonde charger or PC Series4Sonde This is displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for Series 4 Sondes Series3Sonde This is displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for Series 3 Sondes Charger The Surveyor 4a charger cable is connected to the instrument and the Surveyor 4a is powered on PC The Surveyor 4a PC adapter is connected to the instrument and the Surveyor 4a is powered on The message will appear even before a physical connection is made Terminal The Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for terminal emulation The history line also displays the path selected when moving through the menu and submenu structure Instrument Description Page 6 Introduction 1 3 8 Function Key Options The function key options correspond to a front panel key but they also represent Surveyor 4a software menus or submenus 1 4 Security Levels The security level determines the access privileges to the software submenus Security Level 2 is the factory set default level If a security level is changed the Surveyor 4a will remember the new security level the next time the instrument is powered on Important No
38. te To avoid erasing the mulitprobe main software or any other related data do not attempt to log on to Level 3 without assistance from Hach Company For more information call 1 800 604 3493 Table 2 Security Levels Security Password Allows Access To Level Not Required Power On Off Backlight On Off Surveyor4 Installed Options Display Real time Tabular Data Level 0 Surveyor 4a security Screen Real time Graph Data Screen Terminal Screen Terminal Cursor Movement level at power up Terminal Cursor Home Terminal Virtual Keyboard USEN Definable Surveyor4 Files Status Surveyor4 Files Review Store Sonde Files Status Sonde File Level 1 Disabled on new Download Terminal File Download Terminal Data Capture Surveyor 4a Level 2 Tn ag Most Surveyor4 Setups Surveyor4 BP User Calibration Most Surveyor4 File Functions Sonde Setups Sonde Calibrations Sonde File Create Sonde File Delete Surveyor 4a User Definable Password Change Factory Installed Options Change Setup Reset Parameter History Level 3 Factory Default Reset File System Reset Surveyor4 BP Factory Calibration Downloading New Surveyor4 HYDROLAB Software Security Levels Page 7 Visit us at www hachenvironmental com Section 2 Surveyor 4a Setup Press the OFF ON key The temporary welcome display is displayed followed by the Main Surveyor 4a screen When received directly from the factory D T is the Surveyor
39. ter This transmission configuration involves connecting the Surveyor 4a to the computer with the Surveyor 4a to PC adapter cable Files should be saved in the memory either created from logging with a Sonde captured when connected to a Series 3 Sonde or transferred downloaded from a Sonde 4 3 9 1 Time Trig Manual Trig and Download File Transmission Note If transferring files downloaded from a Series 3 Sonde into a Series 4 Sonde and temperature as a parameter was selected both C and F will be included in the file If SpCond mS cm was selected SpCond uS cm Res and TDS are included the file If Depth was selected both Depth Meters and Depth Feet will be included in the file If DO Sat was selected both DO Sat and BP mmHg will be included in the file After the transfer process to the PC is complete open the file within the PC and erase the unnecessary parameters and readings Not e that only the first 80 columns of the file transfers to the computer 1 Launch the communications program and make sure the baud rate for the computer and the proper transfer protocol is selected in the communications program setup menus Note The delimiter and radix will influence the way the file is transferred 2 Select Files from the Main Screen 3 Highlight Transmit and press SELECT 4 Highlight the file to be transmitted and press SELECT 5 Highlight Printer Ready SS Importable or XMODEM Binary and press SELECT Surveyor 4a File
40. the bottom of the PCB Lift the Surveyor 4a to a vertical position over the work surface lithium battery facing down Place your thumb under the battery clip Pull the clip away from the battery and let the battery slide out of the clip 2D Insert the new battery Observe polarity Match the battery clip on the battery with the on the Replace the top cover over the PCB insert and tighten the four retaining screws Reset the time and date after replacing the lithium battery Press Setup Cal and Setup then Clock Battery Replacement Page 27 Maintenance amp Calibration Figure 4 Removing the Lithium Battery 1 Top Cover Back Panel 3 Holder Lithium Battery 2 Phillips head screws 4 captive 4 Lithium Battery 5 4 Calibration Calibration Page 28 DANGER When loosening removable parts from a multiprobe or any instrument always point those parts away from your body and other people In extreme conditions excess pressure may build up inside a housing causing caps sensors or other removable parts to disengage with force sufficient to cause serious injury Surveyor 4a calibration is not necessary unless there is an option that requires calibration such as the internal barometer The Surveyor 4a can calibrate a multiprobe just like with a computer Proper maintenance of all sensors should proceed calibration Refer to the Sonde user guide for detailed sen
41. time and IBV is its internal battery voltage Complete the following basic setup in NoConn mode 2 1 Selecting Interface Modes The Surveyor 4a allows six different interface modes or connections which determine the basic message displayed on the instrument history line To select the interface mode no cables can be connected to the Surveyor 4a NoConn Mode 1 In NoConn Mode select SETUP CAL then select SETUP 2 Highlight Sonde I F Mode and press SELECT 3 Highlight the number that corresponds to the appropriate connection e Select 0 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 4 Sonde equipped with a RS232 hardware interface e Select 1 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 4 Sonde equipped with a RS422 RS485 hardware interface e Select 2 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 3 multiprobe DataSonde 3 version 1 20 and higher Recorder Reporter H20 or H20G e Select 3 to interface with Series 3 multiprobes using Terminal mode 4 Press the DONE key 5 Make cable connections to the Surveyor 4a 6 Power the Surveyor 4a on The history line will reflect the interface mode For all modes except Terminal the Surveyor 4a will try each baud rate available starting with highest baud rate until it established communications with the Sonde For Terminal mode the baud rates must be manually entered to match the mulitprobe and the Surveyor 4a baud rates to allow communication See XXXX for more informati
42. ts down power it back up using the OFF ON key 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Timeout Shutdown using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 A Timeout Shutdown screen is displayed 4 Enter the shutdown timeout Select 0 zero to disable or select the appropriate amount of time 1 255 minutes for the specific operation using the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys Press SELECT after each number Note If a mistake is made clear entries one by one using the BACKSPACE key 5 When all the numbers are entered press the DONE key A Setup Successful Press any key message will be displayed 2 7 Setting the Screen Saver Option This is a power saving feature that puts the Surveyor 4a screen to sleep if no key is pressed in a programmed amount of time following the last key pressed If the screen shuts down press any key once and the screen will reappear with the last screen displayed If the screen save option is active while using the Surveyor 4a up to 8096 more battery life can be saved 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL gt SETUP 2 Highlight Timeout Display using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 The Timeout Display screen is displayed Setting the Graph Display Mode Page 11 Surveyor 4a Setup 4 Enter when the screen save mode will become active Select 0 zero to disable the screen saver mode or select the appropriate time 10 to 255 seconds for the specific operation using the RIGHT
43. volts or fatal electrical shock may occur To avoid shock hazards do not use AC 110 and 220 VAC 12VDC power adapters to power the Sonde Use battery power when deploying a Sonde outdoors If an AC power is used a Ground Fault Interrupt GFI device must be used GLI installation must be done by a licensed electrician The Surveyor 4a must be powered on with charger cable and a power adapter properly connected and left on in order to charge We recommend charging the Surveyor 4a when the instrument internal battery voltage IBV reaches 6 5 volts The recharge time depends on the percent left IB in the battery Charging is complete in three and a half hours When the Surveyor 4a is first received we recommend that a complete discharge cycle is performed and then recharge the Surveyor 4a 1 Connect the Surveyor 4a charger cable to the Surveyor 4a Attach the 110 or 220 power adapter to the other end of the charger cable For the 220 power adapter connect the country s corresponding power cord to the IEC 320 connector 2 Turn the Surveyor 4a on 3 Alow external power supply screen will be displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to an external power source that is providing insufficient voltage or poor connections where made Recheck all connections and try again Insert the loose end of the power adapter to the country s corresponding power cord into the wall outlet Press any key on the Surveyor 4a to continue 4 After the
44. welcome screen the following screen will be displayed The Estimated Time to Charge ETTC and estimated current charge level of the internal battery back in percent will be displayed IB The ETTC value will decrease as the full charge approaches The IB value will change until it reaches fill recharge capacity Note IB is an estimate Do not disconnect the Surveyor 4a from charging until prompted Early disconnect can severely reduce the operating time 5 The battery will automatically start to recharge Press the Suspend key to pause the recharge process Press Resume to restart the recharge process During the recharge process some of the original data will reset Press the All Stats key to provide more detailed information on the recharge process Note When the All Stats key is selected it will be replaced with the Est Only key which brings back the first charge mode menu Maintenance amp Calibration Page 25 Maintenance amp Calibration Table 3 All Stats Information Display Description At The elapsed time from the beginning of the charging event Charging stops when At exceeds approximately three and a half hours Vpeak The maximum voltage at any time during the charging event AV The negative change of voltage Vpeak minus current voltage reading Charging stops when AV exceeds 60 mV The change in temperature from the beginning of the charging event to the current time Charging st
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