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1. Data Points Result of Equation 4000 Equation Coefficients Order 0 0 Order 1 4 495555896 Order 2 0 00099764488 2000 Data Points DP mV 200 500 1000 2000 2000 1000 0 00099764488 2 4 495555896 mV 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 mV Accept Equation Clicking this button ends and closes the assisted calibration routines The Data Bank is programmed to match the equation as currently graphed Both the Graph frame and Enter Data Points frames close returning you to the original equation frame The new formula will automatically be retrieved from the Data Bank and loaded into the equation boxes for display 26 4 9 REPORT HELPER Tab For Future Addition 27 Chapter 5 Sensors and Cables 5 1 Typical Sensors Turbidity amp Suspended Solids Seapoint Sensors Inc NH USA http www seapoint com stm htm Turner Designs CA USA http www turnerdesigns com t2 instruments turbidity_c7 html Campbell Scientific UT USA http www campbellsci com turbidity Global Water Inst Inc CA USA http www globalw com catalog html Fluorometers Seapoint Sensors Inc NH USA www seapoint com products htm Turner Designs CA USA http www turnerdesigns com t2 instruments cyclops7 html Transmissometers WET Labs Inc OR USA http www wetlabs com products cstar cstar htm 5 2 Endorsement Dataron Instruments selects
2. If the user is confident that the file is indeed a correct file type the above error may be ignored Simply click OK in the File Error and OK to start the transfer The software also tests the selected file to be a hex file designed for use with the Data Bank If it is not the following error window pops up File Warning The selected File is not a Data Bank When the above File Warning pops up the user must select a different hex file Once a valid hex file has been selected the following frame will open Data Bank S N 0005 Ver 1 12 Initialize Data Bank for Upgrade TO PLACE THE DATA BANK IN TO THE PROGRAMMING MODE Please read through ALL the directions before beginning this procedure Suggestion use left hand for step 1 right hand for other steps 1 Press and hold the Power button holding until step 4 is completed 2 Within one second of pressing the Power button press the Select button hold fortwo seconds then release it 3 While still holding the Power button wait 7 seconds 4 Press all at once the Store Recall and Select buttons then release all four buttons including the Power button REPEAT IF NECESSARY UNTIL THIS SCREEN CHANGES Follow the directions as outlined above to initialize the Data Bank for upgrading Hints The hold times mentioned above are minimum times and are already padded by one second It is helpful if the Data Bank is in the Date amp Time display m
3. s just to the left of the sample number Recall Previous Records Press the Recall button while it is presently recalling a record and it will decrement to the record stored just before the currently displayed record This process may be repeated until it reaches the first record stored at which point each press will increment through the stored data Decrements through the samples until it reaches the bottom then increments back up until it reaches the top then the process repeats as long as the button continues to be pressed repeatedly Erasing Records Holding the Recall button while the unit is displaying the last stored record will cause that record to be erased from memory The display will warn of the pending erasure Caution About to Clear If the button is not released within the next second the record will be erased and the display will show Cleared Top Record CLEARED CLEAR TOP RECORD JI ABJUT TO 4 Holding the button while reviewing any record other than the top record causes the display to read Only Top Record May be Cleared ONLY RECORD Notes regarding displayed sample numbers amp GPS While ready to store data the lower case s will change to an upper case S whenever a valid GPS signal is being received indicating that GPS data will also be stored While recalling data the lower case r will change to an upper case R whenever the recalled data
4. Data Bank User Manual 1 1257 0419 08 59 Rev 2 16 December 27 2008 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 Front Panel Features Specifications Chapter 2 Quick Start Operation 2 1 2 2 Quick Start Data Collection Quick Start Data Logging Chapter 3 Button Description and Operation 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 Power Button Store Button Recall Button Select Button Special Combinations Chapter 4 Windows to Data Bank Graphical User Interface 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 Introduction SETUP OPTIONS Tab Save Data Bank s Settings to a File frame SET Data Bank Settings from a File frame Updating the Data Bank s Operating System SAVE DATA BANK RECORDS Tab EQUATION GROUPS AND CALIBRATIONS Tab Computer Assisted Calibration frame REPORT HELPER Tab Chapter 5 Sensors and Cables 5 1 5 2 5 3 Typical Sensors Endorsement Attaching and Changing Sensor Cables Chapter 6 Batteries Charging amp External Power 6 1 6 2 Battery Life Estimates Low Battery Replacing the Battery Charging the Battery Termination Mode Amp Hour Gauge Recharging a Charged Battery When to Charge When it won t Charge External Power Option Chapter 7 GPS 7 1 7 2 7 3 Appendixes A B C D Mounting Setup Use Setting Up Window s HyperTerminal Using HyperTerminal to Download Data Files Communication
5. Right clicking on this file will allow you to change the Hyper Terminal settings associated with it To change the COM port do the following 1 HyperTerminal will start expecting to use COM1 If you wish to use a port other than COM1 right click the file then select In the Connect To tabbed section pull down the menu Connect Using and select the Direct to Comx where x is the COM port of your choice 2 To verify communications with the Data Bank attached and turned on hit ENTER then type RST upper case then ENTER again You should get a response similar to Dataron Instruments Firmware Ver 1 13 04 12 04 S N A0005 03 067 04 Creation of Desktop Shortcut 1 In the Data Bank directory right click DataBank ht then click Create Shortcut A shortcut file is created 2 If you wish you can change the icon of the shortcut To do so right click the new shortcut then click Properties then click the Change Icon button and select your desired icon If you want to use the Data Bank icon select the DataBankGUI exe program then double click on its icon 3 If you wish you may also change the shortcut name We like DataBank HyperTerm To do so simply right click the shortcut then click Rename enter the new name then hit Enter 4 To move this icon on your desktop you can just drag it there Alternately you can just send a copy to the desktop by right clicking it place
6. the lower line displays the selected group number date and time Although not displayed year and seconds are always logged on each STORE Up to 16 definable parameter groups include polynomial conversion equation sensor gain engineering units descriptive title and the date created Interpretive Meter amp Data Collector HOLD functions Must hold button for a full second MODEL 8101 Sample Number Store up to 9 999 samples 5 turns to flashing ir during Recall 195 7 MG L 58991 case on valid GPS Amazon River Mud First PRESS shows description of currently selected parameter group Including title selection engineering units amp date created Each additonal PRESS selects the next group displaying that group s information The displayed group becomes the new selection HOLD to jump back to group 01 PRESS to recall last data stored Displays for 3 seconds While in the recall mode each additional press will recall the record previous to the one currently displayed HOLD while displaying the last data stored and that data will be erased 1 2 Features e Accepts sensors from various manufacturers For example Seapoint Turner Designs Campbell Scientific Wet Labs etc Software selectable sensor voltage Software selectable sensor warm up time Software selectable sensor gain Input selection of Voltage or Current Interpretive data metering Sensor s readings interpret
7. 1 Reset Pressing all 4 buttons simultaneously then releasing will result in a hardware reset of the Data Bank Simply re power to get back to normal operation This mode is used in the event that the computer were to ever to lock up which prevents normal power down It is also used after updating the Data Banks operating system 2 Display Mode The user may operate the display in one of two modes Title or Date amp Time To toggle the display mode in the field press the Select button then within one second press the Recall button Hold both buttons for one full second The display will blank When the buttons are released you will have toggled between display modes Note that the unit reverts back to the original programmed display mode on the next power up 3 Flash Programming Mode Entering this mode will place the Data Bank in a programming mode for the purpose of updating its operating system This mode is locked out unless a serial communication connection is established and even then would be next to impossible to enter accidentally See section 4 5 Updating the Data Bank s Operating System for detailed information 10 Chapter 4 Windows to Data Bank Graphical User Interface 4 1 Introduction This program runs in Microsoft Windows for communication with the Data Bank Proper operation of this program requires that a Data Bank be connected to the PC s serial port Port settings are not required a
8. 000817920015 2 4 412825121 mi Add Data Point s Takes you back one frame for the purpose of adding additional data points You may go back and forth between entering data points and viewing the graph as many times as you like Additional Graph Features By placing the mouse pointer on the plotted line or a data point the x and y values will automatically be displayed in a pop up box By clicking the line you are selecting the closest data point for adjustment or deletion A frame opens similar to the one displayed at the right The data point number displays at the top The DELETE Data Point button does just that and re numbers the remaining data points closing the pop up frame and recalculates The window boxes reflect the current data point settings and either may be changed Pressing the SET New Value sets the data point to the new values closes the pop up and recalculates the fit Delete or Adjust Data Point 4 1000 m 3600 mg l SET New Value CANCEL The CANCEL button closes the pop up frame without making data point changes 25 mg l Print Graph Pops open a Page Layout window for setting up the page selecting the printer etc The printed graph will include title date values for each of the data points the coefficients and the equation similar to the reduction shown below Data Bank Calibration for Graph Group 16 Amazon River Mud 10 29 03 5000
9. CAUTION Double check your connections Red 4PWR 10 36V White SIN 4 20 mA high range output 1 000 NTU Green 6IN 4 20 mA low range output 50 NTU We are always happy to assist you in connecting other sensors Feel free to contact us for help 7 When reassembling leave the printed circuit board extending slightly beyond the handle body so that the connectors may be mated Note that the connector is polarized The connector will slide in without any locks Once connected slide the handle towards body which locks the board in place During all this be sure that the connector stays fully engaged while aligning the handle for final assembly 8 Install the 4 screws and tighten the strain relief CAUTION Do not over tighten The screws should just be snug The strain relief will firmly hold the cable even when only hand tightened However you may want to tighten it slightly beyond hand tight to prevent it from coming loose in the field 30 Chapter 6 6 1 6 2 Batteries Charging amp External Power Battery life estimates The power drawn from the battery by the external sensor is equivalent to the power used by the sensor divided by the efficiency of the power supply boosting the voltage As efficiency drops with increasing sensor voltage it is best to use the lowest voltage that will power the sensor reliably The sensors power supply will supply 150 to 100 mA maximum for 3 12 V output respectively at approxim
10. Charge If the Data Bank has been stored for a long period of time and the battery has become completely exhausted attaching the charger may appear to have no effect Without sufficient battery power the computer will not start up normally however the battery does receive a pulse of a charge upon connection Disconnecting and reconnecting every 30 seconds will give the battery a pulse charge of 2 amps quickly tapering down to 0 Repeating this several times should boost the battery sufficiently for the computer to start up normally and begin displaying the normal CHARGING mode 34 6 10 External Power Option This special order option allows the Data Bank to be powered externally This option includes an additional power supply connector and 3 meter cable assembly Connection Use Switchcraft EN3C3F weathertight connector This drawing depicts the back solder cup side 3 Pin 1 12 VDC 9 32 VDC range Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 No Connection for future use The supplied cable is wired as follows White 12 VDC Black Ground 12 VDC Shield No Connection CAUTION about ground loops The external supply is not isolated Grounds are common sensor ground computer ground and charging ground For this reason it is good practice to use only one of the two connectors at any given time Also consideration should be given to possible ground loops between sensors when powering multiple sensors from the same source
11. Explanation of Operation A switching supply is used to convert the external voltage to a lower voltage for internal use This supply is only enabled while the Data Bank power is on External power will not maintain the internal battery while Data Bank is off The battery will be boosted if needed each time power comes on as in the Logging mode This boost is to prevent the battery from becoming discharged but does not fully charge the battery The lower the internal battery voltage gets the more of a boost it will get at each power up and the more current that will be supplied by the external source The external loads on the Data Bank will also affect the current drawn Current draw at 12V Off 0 2 mA On 5 to 800 mA 35 Chapter 7 Garmin GPS The Data Bank is designed to interface with various Garmin GPS receivers An optional side mounted eTrex is shown in this picture The cover of this manual shows an optional side mounted Geko 201 7 1 Mounting The Data Bank may be purchased with a side mount kit which includes everything you need to mount and interface your GPS Using this kit allows for clear viewing and easy removal however side mounting throws off the balance of the unit and may therefore be fatiguing when held upright for long periods Currently at 3 1 ounces the Geko series is by far the lightest GPS around Another approach is to wear the GPS such as using a Garmin neck lanyard and then connect it to
12. commands consist of three 3 UPPER CASE letters followed by a SPACE then by any required data or text Commands that do not return any other text will return star to indicate that a valid command was processed Set Time STM hh mm ss hh Hours 24 hour format Two decimal characters must be entered mm Minutes Two decimal characters must be entered ss Seconds Two decimal characters must be entered A separator character must be entered any character Note Seconds are not shown on the display but are stored with the data Set Date SDT mm dd yy mm Month Two decimal characters required 01 12 dd Day Two decimal characters required 01 31 yy Year Two decimal characters required 00 99 A separator character must be entered any character Note The year is not shown on the display but is stored with the data 40 Set Time Between Wake Ups TBW hh mm ss In logging mode this is the time between wake ups whereupon data is again logged After logging the unit will turn itself back off Entry format is as in Set Time Range 00 00 01 to 99 59 59 hh mm ss Note If TBW is less than the time required for system and sensor warm up logging will proceed as programmed but power will not shut off between sample times Start Logging LOG LOG X LOG hh mm or LOG hh mm X gt Ver 2 02 LOG initiates standard logging mode with power off between logging intervals
13. file is saved per Data Bank additional filenames will need to be created by the user File Description Is a text string previously written to the file for added identification Use this information to help verify that the file selected is the file intended Note If the selected file in not a valid Settings file the user will be warned using this window Note regarding Settings Files The first line in each Settings file is used by the software to assure that the file is a valid Settings file This line must remain the first line on any Settings file and remain unedited It is as follows Data Bank Setup File DO NOT move or modify this line This text line is automatically added to the file upon creation and requires no user intervention It is mentioned here for users who might choose to manually edit their Settings files 15 4 5 Updating the Data Banks Operating System Each new release of the Windows software includes the latest Data Bank operating system Whenever the Windows software detects that the attached Data Bank has an internal operating system version older than the one currently available it will suggest you upgrade to the latest version The following Upgrade frame will open Data Bank S N A0005 Ver 1 10 Upgrade Notice For full functionality with this software itis recommended that the operating system ofthe attached Data Bank be updated to be Ver 1 12 or greater That operating system has been i
14. from the sensor for each sample stored A burst of readings is taken every 30 of a second During the burst readings are taken a one millisecond intervals We recommend using the maximum settings for each 32 readings per burst and 8 bursts per sample The result is a running average of the last 128 readings over approximately the last 4 of a second Interpretation Equation This formula is used to convert the sensor s readings into a value in the engineering units of the users choice Further explanations are given for each portion of the formula when the mouse pointer is left over the part in question Entries may be entered manually or created by the computer upon completion of a computer assisted calibration CAUTION Any formula changes will affect all Data Bank s previously stored field collected data for that selected group number This allows for post calibrations but caution should be applied mV mA Selects whether the formula display will be in millivolts for sensors that output voltage as does Seapoint Cyclops 7 and OBS 3 sensors or in milliamps for sensors outputting current as does the Global Water s turbidity sensor This setting should reflect the choice made by the switch inside the Data Bank s handle that is set at the time the sensor cable was attached Note The mV to mA conversion applies only to the Data Bank unit as it is based on the Data Banks internal 200 ohm resistor 1 mV 200 5 uA De
15. of removing the cable resetting the Data Bank or a crashed Windows program etc may not turn off or it s off and you can t make it stay on or display anything then the program has erased but not successfully re programmed A four button reset will work on newer units to restore the previous program If that doesn t work older units follow the instructions below 1 1 On your Data Bank CD you ll find a file Data Bank ht Double click it and it should open your Hyper Terminal program all set up for communications with the Data Bank with the exception of possibly having to change the Com port Or you may use the standard Hyper Terminal program and set the settings to 9600 N 8 1 and the appropriate com port 1 2 The Data Bank requires a valid RTS signal in order to open the programming lock within the Data Bank The Hyper Terminal program is used to supply this signal allowing the programming mode to be entered Follow the same button sequence used previously see page 17 1 3 If the Data Bank enters the programming mode successfully its power will remain on when the power button is released Hyper Terminal will also display some text ADI If program entry fails recheck for the proper com port and retry button sequence until successful If program entry succeeded close the Hyper Terminal program 2 1 On your Data Bank CD is a program WSD_V6_7 exe or similar This is Analog Devices Windows Serial Dow
16. operating system Upgradeable WITHOUT opening the case or corrupting stored data Automatic upgrade notice and assistance from Windows software Watertight durable polyamide enclosure Real pushbuttons Sealed low force snap action Easy one handed operation even with gloves A Parameter Group 1 of 16 groups of data that defines the calibration for a given sensor location sediment etc It consists of the Formula Title Engineering Units Sampling scheme Gain and Date 1 3 Specifications Current Draw Computer lt 45 mA at full charge Sleeping lt 20 uA LCD Backlight Full power 30 mA Low Power 15 mA Sensor Power Available Output Type Low Noise Regulated DC Voltage Software selectable 3 to 12 volts Current Maximum 150 to 100 mA for 3 to 12 V respectively GPS Power 3 3 VDC up to 300 mA Note While Data Bank is off GPS is self powered Battery Type NiMH rechargable 4 8 volts 4 000 mA Hr User replaceable Life Continuous gt 70 hours Seapoint turbidity sensor no backlight or GPS Charger Type Internal rapid intelligent switching mode DC powered Charge Time 3 hours for a fully discharged battery ambient 25 degrees C AC charging AC to DC switching supply Glob Tech Inc TR9CD1700CCP Y Input 110 240 VAC 1 0 A max Out 9 0 VDC 1 7 A max DC charging cigarette lighter cord 9 15 VDC 1 4 A max fused 2 A Charge Current 2 1 5 1 amp 35 A set by battery temper
17. text file than can be viewed or modified with any text editor such as Notepad A filename is automatically generated using the serial number of the attached Data Bank but can be changed to any path filename by typing in your choice or using the BROWSE button When typing in a filename or modifying and existing filename hit ENTER to complete SAYE Data Bank s Settings to a File C DBYB DBSUOO05 txt BROWSE If File Exists File Content Replace Append AllSettings Selected Settings File Descriptor Written to top of file Change as desired Settings from Data Bank S N 40005 10 29 2003 OK CANCEL If File Exists This section fades to gray unavailable if the chosen filename is not an existing file Replace The old Settings file is erased and replaced by the new file Append The new settings data is added on to the end of the existing file File Descriptor Is a string of text written to the file for better identification The program will automatically generate a descriptor as shown above which can be changed by the user as desired The original descriptor written to the file is the one displayed when searching files Subsequent descriptors from appended sections are embedded within the text file File Content All Settings Saves ALL Setup Options and ALL data from ALL 16 data groups Selected Settings Opens additional frames for the selection of various choices Range of Groups to Save Incl
18. the sort value SPACE none 0 for parameter groups 1 16 will cause only the selected records to be downloaded If uppercase S is entered the download will sort records sequentially starting with group number 1 This character is optional Once initialized the download will be paused until a X On Ctrl Q is received serially or the Recall button is pressed on the Data Bank The Data Bank will display the downloading progress until completed Note Downloads may be canceled with a Ctrl C or Ctrl X Also downloads may be paused and re started by X OFF and X ON Ctrl S and Ctrl Q For more detailed help with downloads see Appendix B Using HyperTerminal to Download Data Files 41 Set Warm Up Time WRM ttt ttt in 1 10 seconds to 255 25 5 seconds is the time that the external sensor is warmed up before the Data Bank begins taking readings from it Three 3 decimal characters must be entered Set Back Light Time BLT tttL ttt in seconds up to 127 is the time the backlight remains on once activated If set to 000 no timeout will occur display will remain on until manually shut off Three characters must be entered for ttt L optional sets the backlight to low power mode 50 Any other character will cause full power to be applied while the backlight is on Set Output Voltage SOV xx xx in hexadecimal from FF to 00 for 3 to 12 volts for the powering of the external sensor Use the belo
19. will be in the following order Record Selection Date Time 24 Hr Sensor mV Value Latitude Longitude Sensor mV is the raw voltage in milli volts as read from the sensor Value is the result of the formula s conversion in the engineering units of your choice Of course longitude amp latitude will not be present if a GPS is not attached or was not tracking satellites In this case those fields will be blank Use Excel or other spreadsheet programs for plotting the data The file is an ASCI text file and can also be viewed by any word processor or editor Repeated downloads You may repeat the above as many times as you like until you decide to delete the data records inside the Data Bank Being able to repeat the download is helpful in that you may create a separate file for each selection number or location Example All week you ve collected data from the same five locations each day Having selected different numbers for each location you are able to extract all the data stored for that number while ignoring others You can then create a file just for this location then repeat the process for another number location until you have created a separate file for each location Deleting Data Bank records If you do not delete records after a download continued data collection will simply be appended to your present data To erase the data memory inside the Data Bank the command CSD clear stored da
20. 3 Signal Ground 29 Tie rap Seapoint s 12 cable such that cable jacket is just off the edge of the board Our cable Data Bank to a Turner Designs Cyclops 7 sensor Switch dV Our cable color codes do match those of Turner Designs Cyclops 7 cables Color Data Bank Terminals Cyclops 7 Black 1 GND 2 Power Ground Blue 2 CTL A 5 X10 Gain CAUTION Brown 3 CTL B 6 X100 Gain Double check Red 4PWR 1 Supply Voltage your connections White 5IN 3 Signal Out Green 6IN 4 Analog Ground Our cable Data Bank to Campbell Scientifics OBS 3 Switch dV Our cable color codes do match those of Campbell s OBS 3 cables The OBS 3 has two analog outputs of which only one may be used at a time Color Data Bank Terminals OBS 3 Sensor Black 1 GND 2 Power Common CAUTION Red 4PWR 1 Power 5 15V Double check White 5 IN 4 Hi Signal 4X your connections Blue 5IN 5 Low Signal 1X Green 6IN 3 Signal Common Only one of these two sensor outputs may be connected to the standard Data Bank at any given time By special request the interface board can be modified for dual mV inputs at no charge For D amp A Instrument s original OBS 3 Wire as above except that there is no Blue wire Global Waters WQ720 turbidity is supplied with a built in cable assembly standard 25 feet The 0720 uses 4 20 mA transmitters Change switch setting Switch 2C Color Data Bank Terminals WQ720 Black 1GND Ground
21. 6777216 1 000 000 hex Convert this number to hexadecimal Jot down the result again padding with leading zeros if needed to make 6 digits Place them to the right of your first result You now have your ten 10 digit hexadecimal result For example 123 456 16777216 007B74BC6A Hex Step 1 123 7B hex 007B Step 2 456 16777216 7650410 496 74BC6A hex If the number is negative be sure to use for each side of the calculation If the fraction portion of the number is not zero 0 increment the integer portion before converting to hex After the conversion drop any upper digits you don t need For example 123 goes to 124 FFFFFF84 Needing only four digits FF84 Then 456 16777216 FF8B4396 The result FF848B4396 The above works for orders 0 and 1 with a range of 32 768 For order 2 first multiply the number you wish to convert by 256 100 hex then perform the above steps the range is 128 For order 3 first multiply by 65 536 10 000 hex limiting its range to 0 5 Set Title Description eeee dddddddddddddddd c is the group number hexadecimal digit 0 for group 1 16 e is the engineering units Example mg l Must have four 4 characters d is the description up to 16 characters Example Amazon River 66 Spaces are required as illustrated and are also valid characters for e Number of samples and Gain N
22. LOG X as above except power remains on between logging intervals LOG hh mm enters standard logging mode to begin after the entered delay within the range of 1 minute to 99 hours 99 minutes LOG hh mm X as above except power will remain on during delay and while logging Clear Stored Data CSD Writes blanks FF hex into each previously used data record A Ctrl C can be used to stop the process however all pointers will still be reset to zero so that new data records will overwrite the old ones Note Data is not cleared automatically after a download The CSD command must be used to clear out previously recorded data The rate is 140 records second The Data Bank will display the progress until completed Caution be sure you have downloaded all the data records that you wish to save before use of this command CSD is irreversible All Data Will Be Lost Reset System RST x RST Performs a warm boot after first disabling the logging mode and saving all data Time or date registers are not affected including the time between wakeups logging Each of those must be set individually if needed The display mode is not affected RST T Sets the Data Bank display mode to the Title mode Example Amazon River Mud RST D Sets the Data Bank display mode to the Date amp Time mode Example 01 11 03 12 32 Download Data DLD s See Appendix for detailed information s is
23. OS cbrg c is the group number 0 F for group 1 16 b is the number of bursts to average per sample 0 1 3 7 for 1 2 4 8 30 Hz r is the number of readings per burst 0 1 3 7 F for 1 2 4 8 16 1000 Hz Note total readings averaged will be b r or 1 to 128 g is optional gain setting 0 3 Default O0 Applies only to sensors so equipped Note g vs Seapoint gains 0 1 1 5x 2 20x 3 100x Note g vs Cyclops 7 gains 3 1x 2 10x 1 100x O not valid 43 The Following Commands Apply to Newer Data Banks only In version 2 02 serial output of currently logging data was added for transmission via modem Initialize Logging Modes LOG hh mm LOG X hh mm Ver 2 03 or greater hh mm hours minutes are optional Sets a delay time before logging will start LOG Starts standard logging If hh mm is set logging will start after that delay In Standard Logging power will shut off if possible between logging intervals LOG X Starts special logging mode If hh mm is set logging will start after that delay In this Special Logging mode power will remain ON between logging intervals This mode is appropriate when externally powered and connected to a modem Note RST command may be used to end either of the above logging modes Output Dual Results DBL ON or DBL OFF Ver 2 06 or greater On occasion a user may want to display both turbidity and suspended solids at
24. Seapoint Sensors as the best match for use with the Data Bank Their turbidity sensor uses very low current has four selectable ranges and optical feedback Further their several fluorometers can be interchanged with the turbidity sensor without changing cables Each also benefits from the four gain ranges which are selected by the Data Bank Of course Turner Designs 1 7 line can t be overlooked They too are an excellent match Low power three selectable ranges and field interchangeable The line offers a turbidity sensor as well as a wide range of fluorometers 5 3 Attaching and Changing Sensor Cables 1 Loosen the outer nut on the strain relief at the bottom of the Data Bank s handle 2 Remove the four screws that attach the handle to the body of the Data Bank remove handle 3 As the handle is removed a small bundle of wires will unplug from the Data Bank 4 Feed the cable into the handle which pushes the terminal strip out the open end Continue until the terminal strip is completely exposed 5 Cut of the tie wrap and disconnect all the wires by loosening the screws at each terminal Pull the cable out of the handle 6 Feed the new cable through the strain relief When our standard shielded cable is used leave about 3 8 exposed tie wrapping the shield so as to make contact with the printed circuit board Then trimming each wire to length connect to the appropriate terminals 28 Tie r
25. The stated sensor warm up time specification is often based on optimum conditions and will likely be longer at minimum voltages and at temperature extremes Our recommendation Be Generous This is especially important when expecting to do unattended data logging Note The pull down menu indicates the recommended setting for Seapoint sensor 5 Sec Sensor Voltage This value defines the voltage applied to the external sensor on power up To conserve energy this voltage should be set as low as reliable sensor operation permits Check your sensor s manual Typically a good choice is 1 volt above the sensor s minimum suggested operating voltage Note Menu recommended setting for Seapoint sensors 8V Logging Interval This time setting only applies when the Data Bank is placed into an automatic logging mode This time is the interval between samplings Entry is hh mm ss from 00 00 01 to 99 59 59 over four days If there is enough time between samples the computer will completely shut off until it is time to wake up for another sample Save Settings to a File This button will open a new frame see illustration on next page for the purpose of saving all or a part of the current Data Bank settings to a file which can include ALL setup options groups formulas etc or any part thereof 13 4 3 Save Data Bank s Settings to a File frame This frame is opened as outlined in the above paragraph The file type is a
26. Typically the user starts at a zero concentration increasing the concentration with each data point however the computer allows entry of data points in any order The more data points the more accurate the results The minimum is two data points for a linear equation 3 for a curve 27 order and 4 for a S curve 39 order Once two data points have been entered the View Graph button turns from gray to light blue and the graphical view of your progress becomes available Source of Readings Data Bank Sensor Readings are taken continuously from the attached sensor and displayed accordingly Averaging is done as defined on the previous screen Samples Manual Entry The displayed reading changes to an entry box for user entry of the sensor reading The actual sensor attached to the Data Bank is ignored This is useful when entering data from a printed material such as calibration sheets etc 23 Cancel Calibration Canceling the calibration will cause the loss of all currently created data points and so pops up CAUTION frame requiring confirmation before completion as shown here CAUTION Cancelling the Calibration now will cause the loss of Datapoints already created CONTINUE Calibration CANCEL Calibration View Graph This button opens a new frame that graphically depicts the collected data points as well as a line representing the result of the computer generated equation Note While viewing the graph th
27. a Bank records remain intact 20 4 7 EQUATION GROUPS AND CALIBRATIONS Tab This tab serves dual functions manual entry and or computer assisted calibrations The opening frame is used for group selection and definition as well as manual entry of polynomial equations If you don t have an equation to enter the computer can create and enter one for you Subsequent frames will assist in collecting data points creating formulas and displaying results graphically SAVE DATA BANK EQUATION GROUPS SETUP OPTIONS RECORDS AND CALIBRATIONS REPORT HELPER Group Number rite Interpretation Equation ast update to this SET ME FIRST ip NTU 09 16 03 5859258 mV73 Eng Units Title Gain 1 133175e 4 2 NTU Turbidity 2000 54121041 1 mY Samples 8 128 1 718 4 Readings Burst Bursts Sample Readings S ample Collect Data and Create New Equation mY C S N Group Number This choice MUST BE SET FIRST as any changes made to any settings will immediately be applied to the selected group s data The process of making this selection also loads and displays the values already established for that group Date Shows the date that the selected group was defined or modified This date is automatically updated and stored when any modification is done to this group s settings Eng Units Engineering Units of the user s choi
28. also includes GPS information 3 4 Select Button The Select button is used for reviewing and or selecting a group of parameters This group of parameters includes the formula for conversion from the sensor reading to the desired display format Group definitions can be defined for different sensors locations sediments etc Selecting the correct group depends on how they were defined To simply selection pressing the Select button gives additional group information as follows gg mmddyy gg group eeee Eng Units mmddyy date of calibration descriptive title 1 Pressing the Select button while the unit is in its normal mode will display the above descriptive information of your current selection 2 Press the Select button again while already displaying descriptive information and it will increment the to the next group number displaying information on that group Once the button is released for a full second the current displayed group will become the new chosen parameter group Note The selection numbers will increment from one 1 to sixteen 16 then back to one 1 3 Holding the Select button for a full second will set the selection number back to group one 01 This is useful if for example you only have five 5 groups programmed you can increment through all five then hold the button to go back to group one 01 without having to increment through the unused groups 3 5 Special Combinations
29. ap shielded cables so that shield contacts ground plane of circuit board Seapoint shown Terminal Definitions GND Common or return for the sensor power and dual current inputs CTL A Open Drain output 1 Gain bit 0 200mA max 15V max CTL B Open Drain output 2 Gain bit 1 200mA max 15V max PWR Positive voltage to power the sensor 3 12V IN Non inverting differential input and dual current input 1 IN Inverting differential input and dual current input 2 Switch Positions 2C Two Current inputs IN is 1 IN is 2 both return to GND dC Differential Current inputs use IN to IN dV Differential Voltage inputs use IN to IN Our Standard Cable Data Bank to a Seapoint sensor Switch dV Our cable color coding does not match that used by Seapoint Sensors Color Data Bank Terminals Seapoint Sensor Black 1GND 1 Power Ground CAUTION Brown 2 CTL A 6 Gain Control B Double check Blue 3CTL B 5 Gain Control A your connections Red 4PWR 4 Power In White SIN 2 Signal Output Green 6IN 3 Signal Ground Seapoint Cable Data Bank to Seapoint sensor Switch dV Note Seapoint s 12 Dia Carol cable requires a non standard strain relief Please request Color Data Bank Terminals Seapoint Sensor White 1 GND 1 Power Ground CAUTION Red 2CTL A 6 Gain Control B Double check Green 3 CTL B 5 Gain Control A your connections Orange 4 PWR 4 Power In Black SIN 2 Signal Output Blue 6IN
30. arged even when they are only partially discharged because the charger uses a rapid charging scheme Since the charger is most efficient during the beginning charge time it is most efficient time wise to charge the battery when it is only partially discharged While using it in the field it may be good to start by charging it every day Soon you will have a feel of how much the battery is being used and can adjust the charge schedule as needed Example Every day the battery has been recharging about 0 4 amp hours Since it is rated when new at 4 0 amp hours you can easily see that you re only using about 1 10 of the battery capacity each day and may choose to change the charging schedule to a full charge once a week or possibly in the field a quick charge every other day during lunch Another consideration is battery life The battery manufacturer specifies the battery as being good for minimum of 500 recharges So at once a day that s almost 2 years Normally the Data Bank will only be used seasonally extending that life considerably Self discharge must also be considered The batteries will become exhausted even when not in use This effect varies with temperature The battery manufacturer recommends that when batteries are stored between 4 to 86 F 20 to 30 C that they be recharged every 3 6 months If batteries are allowed to completely self discharge their energy storage capacity will become reduced When it won t
31. ately 70 efficiency Calculate battery draw based on sensor power Sensor Sensor I Efficiency 4 8 For example Seapoint Turbidity sensor 8v 4 mA 70 7 will draw 10 mA from the battery Add in other current draws Computer 47 mA Backlight 30 or 15 mA if set to low power GPS eTrex 140 to 180 mA depending on backlight Divide 4000 mA battery capacity by the total mA from the above calculations The result is an estimate of the hours of continuous use that the user might expect For example with a Seapoint turbidity sensor no backlight or GPS the result would be greater than 70 hours of continuous use With full power backlight over 45 hours The second consideration is the off time batteries exhibit self discharge meaning they will go dead even when not in use This effect is more pronounced in rechargeable batteries Exact calculations are difficult as the effect varies with temperature but a good rule of thumb is to figure 1 per day at room temperature rising to 2 per day as temperatures rise above 110 F This self discharge effect must be considered during unattended data logging especially when long sleep intervals exist between each reading Low Battery When the battery is low the display will show LO BATTERY This will display for a second every 4 seconds until the battery is either recharged or gets too low for continued use When the battery is exhausted it wil
32. ature and or voltage Termination Delta Temp time Delta V Over Temp Over Voltage Max Amp Hrs stored time Indicators Amp Hours stored 1 A Hr steps and type of termination Inputs Range 0 5 Volts or 0 25 mA 0 4 095 V available upon request Resolution 12 bits 1 221 mV per step or 6 1 uA per step Input Type Precision Instrumentation Amplifier Input Selection Switch Differential Voltage Differential Current or Dual Current primarily for Global s turbidity sensor with dual outputs Impedance Voltage 10 Meg ohm Current 200 ohm Sampling Rate 1000 Hz bursts groups of bursts re averaged 30 Hz Outputs Two Open Drain up to 200 mA 15V max Used primarily for gain selection as with Seapoint or Turner sensors Serial Communications RS 232 9600 baud or USB via optional converter Auto select com port 1 8 Storage Non Volatile 1280 Kb 9 999 records and all definable parameters Physical Size Main body 4 6 W x 3 2 H x 3 4 D Handle 4 8 long Overall 11 H with handle stain relief and connector Weight 1 7 1b 76 kg w o GPS 2 lb 90 kg with side mounted Geko GPS Watertight case IP65 connector IP68 buttons IP64 Chapter 2 Quick Start Operation See section 1 1 Front Panel for a visual representation of the control panel layout 2 1 Quick Start Data Collection 1 Press the Power button and the unit will turn on A few seconds may be required for the external
33. c S N Decimal or Scientific Notation Selects the numeric format used to display the Equation Collect Data and Create New Equation Clicking this button pops open a frame titled Computer Assisted Calibration see next section which is used for the gathering data points fitting an equation and graphing the results 22 4 8 Computer Assisted Calibration frame This section is entered from the Equation Groups and Calibrations tab selecting a group number defining its parameters and then clicking the Collect Data and Create New Equation button A frame opens similar to the following Computer Assisted Calibration Create Data Points for Group 16 Amazon River Mud Datapoint Creator 2673 1500 Make Datapoint 4 Sensor Reading Concentration of Solution Source of Sensor Readings View Graph DataBank Sensor Manual Entry Cancel Calibration Datapoint Creator This section is used for the generation of each data point Typically the Data Bank sensor is used as the source of the reading and the user enters the concentration for each data point being created For instance place the sensor in a solution standard of 100 NTU s and then let the computer know what the sensor is reading by entering 100 into the Concentration of Solution window Then click the Datapoint button The number following Make Datapoint is the number of the data point being created
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35. ce up to 4 characters Examples are mg l ppm NTU etc The Interpretation Equation will be used to convert the sensors readings into these units Title This entry is a title or name up to 16 characters describing the formula group being used This name will be displayed on the Data Bank while making a selection It is often easiest to use a name associated with the location where the sediment originated and where the readings will be taken 21 Gain Caution A new Gain setting requires a new formula or calibration This gain setting applies only to sensors that have inputs for selecting the gain such as Seapoint sensors or sensors with multiple outputs as with Global Waters turbidity sensor This number should be selected at the start of a calibration and should not be changed afterwards as it affects the output of the sensor If you wish to use different gain ranges at the same location you will need to define separate equations for each For example 03 Bay 0 100 04 Bay 0 2000 The Gain should be selected for the highest setting possible gain that gives a Sensor Reading of less than but as close as possible to the maximum reading of 4000 mv or 20 mA This is done while the sensor is immersed in a sample solution equal to the maximum concentration you will expect to find at the location where the readings are to be taken Samples This defines the number of reading taken
36. ditional hints and help also pops up whenever the mouse pointer sits over words windows or buttons The following graphical examples are based on the standard Windows XP theme Actual appearances will vary depending on the Windows operating system and theme settings 11 4 2 SETUP OPTIONS Tab This tab is used for setting or changing the general operation of the Data Bank On initial communications these settings will change to reflect those of the attached Data Bank As synchronization occurs the background of each pull down menu will turn light blue Please wait for this process to complete before attempting to change any settings Data Bank GUI Ver 1 07 Dara Bane Interpretive Meter amp Data Collector SAVE DATA BANK EQUATION GROUPS AND SETUP OPTIONS RECORDS CALIBRATIONS REPORT HELPER Data Bank S N 0005 Ver 1 10 Date and Time Sensor Warm Up Time PC Time 15 36258 Send 1 Second Backlight Operation Sensor Voltage Manual Auto Shut Off 8 X Back Light Power Display Mode Logging Interval Date amp High C Low Title 00 00 01 Send SAVE Settings to a FILE SET Data Bank from FILE UPDATE Displays Date and Time May be set to reflect the current PC s settings or done manually PC Time PC s date and time is displayed Press SEND to set the Data Bank Manual Entry When selected two window boxes open for the setting of da
37. e complete oc Over Capacity Indicates the battery capacity is exceeded Total estimated amp hours received bb Bad Battery Indicates that the battery did not charge normally and that it may be time to replace the battery Ignore this indicator until it begins to happen regularly Occurs if minimum voltage is not reached within a given time or maximum voltage is exceeded After battery charging has terminated the charger circuit will continue to power the Data Bank until disconnected Amp Hour Gauge The Amp Hour gauge is used to help you estimate how much charge your battery has accepted This number allows you to estimate the percentage of battery capacity used of battery consumed 25 x amp hours used The amp hour gauge counter is only an estimation of actual acceptance A NiMH battery retains a different percentage of the charge dumped into it based primarily on the rate of charge At full charge it may retain 85 but at the lowest rate only about 62 Since the Data Bank is charging the batteries in a confined space the charge current must drop as the battery temperature rises to prevent overheating The result is that the most efficient charge occurs during the first hour of charging In fact about half of a complete charge is accomplished in that first hour Under normal use with your selected sensor s you will begin to get a feel for how much energy is used from the battery on a daily basis This occurs by mo
38. e user may return to enter more data points at any time Group 16 Amazon River Mud Type of Equation 2400 3rd Order DataPoints Result of Equation 2200 a 2nd Order 2000 1800 1st Order 1600 1400 Force thru First 5 1200 lt Yes No 1000 211 View Equation 600 am Add Data Point s 200 o Print Graph 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 mY Accept Equation Type of Equation Defines the number of terms used in creating the formula 1 Order has two terms the 0 has three etc With as little as four data points you can choose of three You may change from one to the other while viewing the results graphically This allows for easy selection of the best choice usually the best fit Force thru First Exclusive Feature When set to Yes forces the formula to pass through the first data point Of course this only has affect if the formula would otherwise miss that point Increasing the accuracy at the low end will decrease it elsewhere To judge the tradeoffs turn this function on and off while viewing the results Use this feature when low end accuracy is paramount 24 View Equation Clicking this button opens a window showing the coefficients and equation for the currently displayed curve as shown in the example window below Coefficients and Equation Order 0 0 Order 1 4 412825121 Order 2 0 000817920015 Order 3 0 00000006924503 mg l 0 00000006924503 0
39. ed for you continuously in real time Readings displayed in the units of your choice Sixteen field selectable Parameter Groups Parameter Group titles are user defined in plain English Save or restore Parameter Groups from your PC s hard drive Auto ranging display 00 00 to 99999 for negative numbers the leftmost digit becomes Computer assisted calibrations Continuous sensor readings assist user in creating data points Fits an equation to collected data points Graphs results View results graphically while modifying data points order of fit etc Increase low end accuracy with our exclusive Force thru First feature Automatically programs the Data Bank to newly created formula Unattended data logging Logging intervals from 1 second to over 4 days Data Bank shuts off between samples Internal real time clock includes automatic handling of leap years Non volatile Data Storage Won t loose your records or settings even with dead batteries Up to 9 999 records including GPS data Selective downloads May retrieve records as stored sequentially or from a single location e High power rechargeable battery Powers Data Bank external sensor and optional GPS User replaceable No memory effects No safety hazards Built in battery charger with Amp Hour Gauge Recharge from AC power or cigarette lighter Display Backlight Manual operation or timed auto shut off Normal and Low Power modes e Flash
40. erial or workmanship for a period of THREE years from the original date of shipment If it is determined that the required repairs are due to defective materials or workmanship Dataron Instruments will cover the costs of the repair including parts labor and return shipping In the event that it is determined that the required repair is due to other than normal use or service Dataron Instruments will notify the customer of the cost of repairs and shipping before doing any repairs Upon customer approval the repairs will be completed Note Battery life span is not guaranteed Battery life is dependent mainly on the number of charges Normally our batteries should endure 500 charge cycles however heavy loads and excessive recharging can shorten that life span Of course our batteries are still covered against defects in material or workmanship including damage done by circuitry that has failed due to defective parts or workmanship Please contact Dataron Instruments prior to any returns Phone 1 360 580 2220 or rflinders dataron com Returned products must be shipped prepaid As Dataron Instruments accepts no responsibility for damage during shipping it is best to insure return shipments Ship to Dataron Instruments 92 8216 Marlin Blvd Box 6811 Ocean View HI 96737 6811 USA Note as the years go by we might have moved Please check our current address at our website http www dataron com DataronContact himl Also you
41. etch data records from the Data Bank saving them to a file and for erasing the records within the Data Bank age SAVE DATA BANK EQUATION GROUPS AND SETUP OPTIONS Seas CALIBRATIONS REPORT HELPER Save Data Bank s Field Collected Data to this File C DBYVB DBdata33071 txt BROWSE If File Exists Records to Download Replace All Records as Stored AllRecords Sequentially Append Selected Group Only gt DOWNLOAD Data Bank s Records DELETE Data Bank s Records Save Data Bank s Field Collected Data to this file Enter the filename you wish to use or you may BROWSE through the existing files It is suggested that you use the file extension txt as the file is a comma delimited text file Excel users import these data files as ANSI Comma Delimited text files If File Exists This choice tells the program what to do if the file you ve chosen already exists You can either add on to the existing file Append or replace it entirely Replace Records to Download Records may be downloaded in the order they were stored sequentially or sorted When downloaded Sequentially all records stored for Selection 1 will be downloaded first The process then repeats for 2 etc until all the data has been downloaded If Selected Group Only is chosen you must also choose the group number The Title of you selection will then be displayed next to your chosen numbe
42. f in use Then plug the charger device of your choice into the serial cable Apply power to your charger device The Data Bank will turn itself on if not already on The microprocessor is used to monitor and control the charging During charging all other internal features are disabled including the power switch you can not turn off the power However communications with a PC will still be available for setup and downloading When charging is initialized the display will show Beginning in 2006 The display format becomes CHARGING 2 0 A AHr STORED 0 0 Where the 0 0 is the estimated charge placed into the battery in amp hours Once the charge is complete the display will show something like 2 6 When charging is complete DONE will be flashing is the termination mode see Termination Mode below and the 2 6 could be any number is the estimated Amp Hours received by the battery see section 6 6 Amp Hour Gauge 32 6 5 6 6 Termination Mode When a charge cycle ends the Data Bank will indicate the mode that caused the termination as follows pv Peak Voltage negative delta voltage The voltage had been rising then dropped slightly Indicates a complete charge tr Temperature Rise delta temperature delta time Temperature rises faster than expected Indicates a complete charge ot Over Temperature Indicates a maximum temp has been reached Indicates charge may or may not b
43. l simply turn the unit back off each time you turn it on until eventually it won t even turn on Note At the first indication of a low battery assisted GPS power is discontinued 31 6 3 6 4 Replacing the Battery The battery pack is user replaceable however the battery must be ordered from Dataron The part number is ODXDATRO4 It is best to have a new battery in hand before beginning the disassembly If you prefer Dataron Instruments will install your new battery for you at no additional cost beyond that of the battery and shipping To replace the battery follow these steps 1 Loosen the strain relief around the sensor cord Remove the handle and the terminal strip For a complete explanation see the section 5 3 Attaching and Changing Sensor Cables 2 Remove the screws on the back of the Data Bank with the buttons face down in your other hand 3 Lift away the body of the case unplugging the harness connector as you do 4 Unplug the battery from the printed circuit board 5 Cut away the tie wrap and lift the battery out 6 Re assembly in the reverse order Caution Plugging in the battery incorrectly will likely cause damage to the Data Bank Pay special attention to pin alignment Charging the Battery The battery may either be recharged using the AC to DC power supply or cigarette lighter cord Plug the serial cable into the connector on the top of the Data Bank You will need to disconnect the GPS cable i
44. ll terminate logging subsequent presses will then toggle the backlight Power Off Hold the power button for a full second to turn the unit off and terminate logging 3 2 Store Button The store button is used to manually store the current reading and to initialize the logging mode Store Press and release the store button to store the current reading The sample number 5 will increment The s to the left of the number simply reminds you that you are viewing the sample number about to be stored as compared to a flashing r for recalled values The portion represents the current record number to a maximum of 9 999 When memory becomes full the numeric storage number will be replaced by the flashing word FULL Log Hold the store button for a full second to initialize the logging mode The display will indicate Logging Mode Entered Release the button and the unit will shut off It will re awaken at the preset time interval store a new reading and go back to sleep 3 3 Recall Button The Recall button is used for recalling previously stored records and for clearing of the last record stored Recall Last Record Stored Press the Recall button while the unit is in its normal display mode and the last stored record will be displayed for three 3 seconds after which it will revert to normal display mode During recall 664 79 a flashing r will replace the normal
45. ncluded and is ready for transfer This process should take less than five minutes and will not affect any field data or calibrations you currently have stored in the Data Bank No disassembly is required OK CANCEL Note The version numbers shown above may change as new software is released OK Takes you to the next step shown below CANCEL Exists that Upgrade process and allows the user to continue into the Windows software using the current operating system of the Data Bank Note If for some reason you wish to change operating systems when the Windows software has not deemed in necessary older version custom versions etc the user can force the following window to open by entering NewDBOS into the Logging Interval box under the SETUP OPTIONS Tab then clicking SEND or pressing Enter Data Bank S N 0005 Ver 1 10 Select New file for Data Bank Please enter path and filename ofthe most current file Eg The largest number for C DBVB4 DB112 hex BROWSE OK CANCEL When the above frame opens path filename is suggested The user may modify this information as desired An Intel hex file is required hex If the BROWSE feature is used to find the file it will expect the file to start with DB and end HEX Any other selected files will generate the following error window 16 File Error Error The Filename should start with DB and end with a
46. nitial press and will now power down in the logging mode It will reawaken and gather new readings as defined by the previously set time interval Intervals are set via an external computer For detailed information on logging see Logging Interval in section 4 2 5 When you wish to end logging press the Power button Logging Notes When the Data Bank powers up in the logging mode 1 The backlight will flash on during power up but will turn off to conserve power 2 While Warming Up the s indicates the sample number about to be stored 3 When the s changes to the value stored is being recalled for three seconds 4 The Data Bank will then turn back off assuming sufficient time for sleeping 5 Logged data is also output via the serial port on each data collection Chapter 3 Button Description and Operation Note that there are two distinct ways to operate each of the four buttons 1 Press which is to press the button and release it within less than 1 second 2 which is to hold the button for a full second before releasing 3 1 Power Button The power button is used to turn the unit and backlight on and off and to end the logging mode Power On When the power is off a press of this button will turn the power on and terminate logging Backlight When the power is on each press of this button will toggle the LCD s backlight on and off If the unit was logging the first press wi
47. nitoring the amount of amp hours replaced during each charge See section 6 1 for estimation formulas If one day you left the Data Bank in the sun then started charging it would likely shut down prematurely do to high temperature with less charge than expected It would be easy to guess that the battery could use more charging see next section 33 6 7 6 8 6 9 Recharging when Not Enough Charge Under certain circumstances you may feel that the battery did not get as much of a charge as it should have This is likely to occur if charging is initialized at an elevated temperature causing premature charge termination as the maximum internal temperature was reached ot and may occur under other circumstances In this case you can continue the charge once the batteries have cooled a while by disconnecting the charger then reconnecting it When the charger is disconnected the Data Bank will go back to normal operation but does not turn itself off It will remember the amount of charge previously placed into the battery amp hours until the Data Bank is turned off If charger power is reapplied without the Data Bank being switched off it will continue adding amp hours to the counter from where it previously left off This helps protect the battery from being excessively overcharged and helps inform the user about the total charge that the battery has received When to Charge The batteries can be safely ch
48. nloader program Please install this program 2 2 Start the WSD program If the programs window shows among other things ADuC812 or ADuC841 then the computer chip is recognized and all is OK You can go on to the next step If it failed click the Configuration button verify settings of 9600 bps and 11 059MHz and then try another Com port Afterwards click the Reset button Repeat if necessary for other Com ports Also it is assumed that the Data Bank is powered up and in the programming mode 2 3 Once the Reset is successful click the DOWNLOAD button then select the hex file that you originally intended to send Downloading will start automatically 2 4 When completed click the RUN button and the Data Bank should now be running your new code This completes the fix Close WSD 45 Product Guarantees 30 Day Money Back Guarantee If the purchaser is dissatisfied with any of Dataron Instruments products the customer may return that product in new condition within 30 days ship date to ship date for a full refund less shipping In the event that the product is returned damaged the customer s refund will be reduced by the cost of restoring the product to new condition In this event the customer will be notified regarding the cost of the repairs before the repairs are completed 3 Years Parts and Labor All products manufactured by Dataron Instruments are warranted against defects in mat
49. nly Orders 0 amp 1 used the equation is a linear equation With the addition of Order 2 the equation defines a curve Adding a 3rd Order and the equation can define 5 curve Order 0 is always the offset value The Data Bank s internal processor works only with whole numbers so to maintain accuracy to better than six 6 decimal places while maintaining internal processing speed the decimal numbers for orders 0 and 1 are multiplied by 1 000 000 hex before they are entered Increased accuracy is required for the next two orders Order 2 multiply by 100 000 000 hex and order 3 by 10 000 000 000 hex 42 Set Curve Polynomial co xxxxxxxxxx See additional documentation 77 c is the group number 0 for group 1 16 o is the order number 0 3 each order must be entered individually is 10 hexadecimal characters actual value times 1 000 000 Hex Spaces are required as illustrated above All three 3 orders must be entered for every curve polynomial Unused orders need to be set to 0000000000 The decimal range of each number is or 32 767 99999995 Note most scientific calculators will not allow conversions out to 10 hexadecimal digits A simple work around is to first take the integer portion of your number and convert it to hexadecimal Jot down the result padding with leading zeros if necessary to make exactly four 4 digits Then take the decimal part of your number lt 1 times 1
50. ode as the flashing colon and be useful for counting seconds and will stop flashing once the Data Bank has entered the programming mode If you fail the first attempt press all four buttons then release which resets the Data Bank Turn it back on and repeat the above process In case of a serious failure where the Data Bank will no longer power up normally refer to Appendix D Recovering from Failed Data Bank Upgrades When the above procedure is completed correctly the next frame will open and the erase re program process begins At first the window box will show Erasing One Moment Please After several seconds the window box starts showing the actual data being sent to the Data Bank as shown below 17 Data Bank Programming Mode Successfully Entered Version 2 Loader Found Programming Data Bank This process will take about 10 seconds to erase and 20 to re program ending 070E 145700040 38050030205841 2157485384C85394DE5C6 Once the procedure has completed the following frame opens Down Load of new OS Completed Please press all four buttons on Data Bank and release This will reset the Data Bank to normal operation When the Data Bank is re powered the new Version will be displayed Simply follow the above instructions to restart the reset the Data Bank and return to normal operation of the Windows software 18 4 6 SAVE DATA BANK RECORDS Tab This section is used to f
51. r The Data Bank will then sort through all the records Only those records that match your choice will be downloaded This allows for data collection in any order from various sites to later be reordered while downloading into separate files Note While searching for matching records the progress window will appear to be stalled 19 Download Data Bank s Records Pressing this button begins the data transfer The following frame opens Downloading 0191 02 10 29 03 22 37 22 2509 01571 59 N46 58 81 3 1 24 08 630 Downloaded at approximately 8 records per second Numeric progress can be viewed on the Data Bank CANCEL The window box shows the actual records being retrieved as follows Record Selection Date Time 24 Hr Sensor mV Calculated Value followed Latitude Longitude when used with an optional GPS receiver Numeric progress will also be displayed on the Data Bank s LCD display Delete Data Bank s Records This button is a request to delete all the records stored in the Data Bank effectively freeing up the associated memory When this button is pressed a CAUTION window will pop up requiring confirmation before the operation is completed as illustrated here CAUTION All records in the Data Bank will be permanently lost Be sure you have downloaded all the records that you wish to retain Pressing the CANCEL Deletion button cancels your delete request and closes the confirmation frame Dat
52. relatively short Garmin battery life The GPS will take several seconds to several minutes to lock in on the available satellites Once a lock is established it will be displayed on the GPS and verified on the Data Bank by changing the lower case s in front of the sample to upper case When in the Time amp Date display mode also displayed is a star next to the group number Whenever this star or 5 is visible and data is stored Longitude and Latitude will be added to the data record NOTE f the GPS keeps turning itself off it s batteries are low Either replace the batteries or remove them completely allowing the Data Bank to supply the necessary power Refer to the Garmin GPS Owners Manual for additional information A list of compatible GPS equipment and links to their Owners Manuals can be found on our web site www dataron com CompatibleGPS html 36 Appendixes Appendix A Setting Up Window s HyperTerminal Quick Setup To assist the user of Hyper Terminal a settings file has been included that starts Hyper Terminal set appropriately for the Data Bank except for the possibility of an incorrect COM port The Setup program will have installed the Data Bank files in the Data Bank directory or the alternate directory of your choice There you will find a file DataBank ht which is a Hyper Terminal setup file Double clicking this file opens Hyper Terminal setup for the Data Bank
53. s the software will search all ports for the presence of a Data Bank With the Data Bank powered up when the GUI program is started communications will be established and Data Bank information will be displayed towards the upper left Illustrated on the next page as Data Bank S N A0005 Ver 1 10 serial number and version of the operating system If the Data Bank is not found the following message will pop up COMMUNICATIONS ERROR Data Bank NOT FOUND Please be sure 4 Data Bank is attached to a serial port and is powered up Abort Ignore Abort Closes the Data Bank program Retry Click after attaching and powering up a Data Bank and the program again searches ports Ignore Click to run program without a Data Bank Allows user to enter a Demo Mode Demo Mode You are about enter the DEMO MODE This Pseudo Operational mode will allow you to browse around do calibrations make graphs etc OK Enters Demo Mode which has limited use but does allow the use of the calibration features Once the Demo Mode is entered you must end the program in order to end the Demo Mode Cancel Returns user to previous Communications Error window Once valid communications has been established with the Data Bank the user MAY change Data Banks while the program is running Settings will automatically update to match the newly attached unit Although the software controls were designed to be initially intuitive ad
54. s via a Terminal Program Recovering from Failed Data Bank Upgrades Product Guarantees NSFW W Chapter 1 Introduction to the Data Bank The Data Bank is intended for Interpretive Metering and Data Collection It is used in conjunction with a computer for setup and record retrieval Interpretive Metering translates the sensor s output to a familiar readable display in the engineering units of the users choice Data Collection stores up to 9 999 records manually or automatically at timed intervals for later recall or downloading to your computer 1 1 Front Panel Below is a reduced view of the Data Bank Quick Reference page This image is also available on the CD and the web site as a full page Adobe PDF file DBQuickRef pdf Data Bank Quick Reference The star symbol indicates that GPS is valid and locked in Reading can be in mg l ppm NTU or ANYTHING You define during Computer Assisted Calibrations Auto ranging Display Display shown in Title Mode the lower line displays your escriptive title defining the currently selected parameter Dataron group PRESS functions Press and release button in less than one second First PRESS turns on the meter Each additional PRESS toggles the display s backlight HOLD to turn off all power PRESS to store current reading HOLD to enter user defined logging mode This display shown in the Time amp Date Mode
55. sensor to stabilize Warm up UF shoul cl B3723 10 55 eh ina 5 A 2 To toggle backlighting press and release the Power button again 3 Press the Select button to choose the location sediment being monitored by repeatedly pressing the Select button until your choice is displayed 4 When a value is displayed that you wish to store press the Store button 30081 Amazon River 5 This value can be reviewed by pressing the Recall button 6 If for some reason you wish to erase this record hold the Recall button for one 1 second First you will receive a warning continue holding CHIT TOM CLEARED ABOUT TO CLEAR TOP RECORD 7 Repeat the above process for as many reading as you wish 8 When done hold the Power button for a full second to turn the unit off 2 2 Quick Start Data Logging 1 Press the Power button and the unit will turn on A few seconds may be required for the external sensor to stabilize Warm up 2 To toggle backlighting press and release the Power button again 3 Repeatedly press the Select button to select the desired parameters for the location sediment being monitored 4 When you are satisfied that the unit is displaying data as desired hold the Store button for one full second After seeing Logging Mode Entered release the button LOGGING MODE ENTERED The unit will have taken a reading on the i
56. ta is used This will erase all the records that you had recorded CAUTION once this command is given there is no way to recover the deleted records Progress of the clearing process will be shown on the Data Bank s display 39 Appendix C Communications via a Terminal Program General Information Setup and downloading are done with the use of an external computer A terminal emulator program facilitates Data Bank setup and downloading of data As an example of setting up such a program see Appendix A Setting Up Window s HyperTerminal The terminal emulator should be set up as follows 9600 baud 8 bits 1 stop bit no parity echo off add LF on hand shaking X on X off To test for proper communication link type RST upper case and Enter and the Data Bank will transmit serially and display on your monitor Dataron Instruments followed by text containing the firmware version number and serial numbers If this test fails make sure you are connected to the correct port re check all of your terminal settings Note that Hyper Terminal may be used to send a pre defined file of all settings to the Data Bank This process is less error prone than individual entry of each parameter Date and Time should be set before using this procedure Use transfer gt send text file then select the file eg DBdefault txt The file may be edited before sending with any text editor Commands All
57. te and time When satisfied with the settings press SEND to set the Data Bank Backlight Operation This choice defines the operation of the lighting for the Data Bank s display When set to Manual the backlight may be turned on and off manually by pressing the POWER button on the Data Bank In this mode when on the display will remain on indefinitely until manually shut off In the Auto Shut Off mode the backlight when turned on manually shuts itself off automatically after a given number of seconds This time is selected via the pull down menu Back Light Power This choice defines the power used by the display s backlight and therefore its brightness When power consumption is an important consideration using Low power will reduce the backlight power from about 27 to 14 mA 12 Display Mode This choice defines the way the Data Bank displays its lower line reads during normal operation If set to Date amp Time it will read for example 01 04 06 10 32 selection 1 April 6 10 32 If set to Title it will read for example Amazon River Mud the title of your current selection For a visual example see section 1 1 Warm Up Time This value is used to set a time for the external sensor to stabilize upon power up before any readings are taken Check your sensors manual for a specification defining this value The warm up time is set by use of the pull down menu Note
58. the Data Bank using a longer cable which we of course can supply 7 2 Setup Note if you received your Garmin GPS through Dataron this setup has already been done Using the Garmin GPS with the Data Bank requires the use of Garmin s Text Out setting The typical procedure to set the proper interface mode will be something like this Page to the Menu go to Setup select Interface select Text Out and set to 9600 baud When done just press Page repeatedly until you return to your desired screen A more detailed explanation is available in your owners manual If your Data Bank was ordered with a side mount you will likely find that we have included your GPS Owners Manual along with our software on the CD we sent with your Data Bank in a pdf file 7 3 Use To use the GPS with the Data Bank the interface cable must be attached between the two devices The GPS must be turned on separately from the Data Bank however when the Data Bank is on it may supply the power for the GPS otherwise the GPS is powered by its own internal batteries If the Data Bank senses that it s own batteries are getting low it will stop supplying power to the GPS until the Data Bank is powered off and on again This Assisted Power feature applies to Garmin s Geko eTrex and eMap series receivers except Geko 101 Other Garmin GPS receivers will have to rely entirely on their own internal batteries The purpose of this feature is to extend the
59. the same time During logging via the serial port and during downloads of the data file if Double is turned on the calculated value of the selected group number as well as the calculated value of the next group number will be displayed on the same line In other words two formulas are applied and their results displayed for each reading of the sensor Notes 1 Double may be turned on just before downloading even if it was not on during logging 2 If the selected group is 16 then the next formula displayed will be from group 1 3 When on Engineering units will be shown for each of the displayed results 44 Appendix D Recovering from Data Bank Upgrade Errors Normally if the Data Bank turned off instead off entering the Upgrade mode it s just a sign that the button timing or sequence was not correct and no harm was done If the software is still waiting for completion of the entry process Initialize Data Bank for Upgrade frame is still open simply turn the Data Bank back on and try again If the power is still on press all three buttons to perform a Reset Turn the Data Bank back on and try again In the event that the Upgrade program got cancelled you can close the Data Bank GUI program and then re start it and it will begin the Upgrade process all over If something has happened that the Data Bank has had its program erased older units only but the uploading of the new software failed because
60. ude Setup Options First Group Last Group OK CANCEL Range of Groups to Save Applies to data groups through 16 May be set for any group s ascending or descending order Only the selected groups will be written to the file Hint if you wish only groups 1 and 3 then do only store group 1 1 1 When done repeat process for group 3 to the file 3 3 being sure to select Append Include Setup Options Includes Back Light Operation Back Light Power Sensor Warm Up Time Sensor Voltage Display Mode and Logging Interval Set Data Bank from a File This button opens a new frame for the purpose of programming the Data Bank s settings from a file See the following section 14 4 4 SET Data Bank Settings from a File frame This frame is entered as described in the previous paragraph It allows programming of the Data Bank settings including group settings to match that of the selected file Data Bank S N 0005 Ver 1 12 SET Data Bank s Settings from a File Get settings from this file C DBVB DBSUO0005 txt BROWSE File Description Settings from Data Bank S N 40005 8 14 03 OK CANCEL Get settings from this file Enter the filename you wish to recall or BROWSE through the existing files The chosen file should be a previously saved Settings file see Section 4 3 The program automatically generates a filename based on serial number of the attached Data Bank If more than one Settings
61. umber followed by xxxx which is the total number of records to be downloaded The record number will not be incrementing at this time since actual downloading has not yet started 4 Now in your terminal program select Transfer then Capture Text After selecting Capture Text enter a filename and press start A txt extension should be used as this will be a text file Once these preparations are complete press Ctrl Q on the keyboard to start the flow of data You will be able to see the progress on the screen the record number will be incrementing NOTE During sorted downloads the flow of data may stop for up to several seconds S5mS record skipped over up to 45 sec 9999 This is normal and also the reason we could not use XMODEM etc The cause is that internal nonvolatile memory is serially accessed and takes time to read Records including GPS data are downloaded at approximately 8 records second During downloading the X Off and X On commands Ctrl S amp Ctrl Q can be used to stop up to 30 seconds and start the download Ctrl C can be used to terminate the program before it has completed Watch the display on the Data Bank It will display DOWN LOADING to and reflect the progress When this display disappears when the download is complete Once completed select Transfer gt Capture Text gt Stop Your file has been downloaded and saved 38 The data file Each line of information transferred
62. w formula then convert the result to hexadecimal before entering value to enter 12 3 desired volts 26 6 Calibration Mode CAL brg Exit using a CTRL This mode is designed for use by Windows GUI software It is used by the Assisted Calibration routine Once initialized it serially transmits the sensor s averaged readings continuously until cancelled by a CTRL C Note CAL is not available during charging b is the number of bursts per sample 0 1 3 7 for 1 2 4 8 30 Hz r is the number of readings per burst 0 1 3 7 F for 1 2 4 8 16 1000 Hz 2 is optional gain setting 0 3 Default 0 Note g vs Seapoint gains 0 1 1 5x 2 20x 3 100x Notes regarding Curves Curves are the formula portion of the 16 parameter groups When done manually the process of defining curves and entering converted values is a very difficult task The use of the Windows Data Bank Graphical User Interface is recommended as its Assisted Calibration has it ability to automate the process The following commands are for the setup of curve information The basic ingredient of the curve is the formula needed to generate the curve Up to third order polynomials can be handled by the Data Bank The use of Order numbers is illustrated in the following polynomial Where mV sensor voltage Result Order 3 mV cubed Order 2 mV squared Order 1 mV Order 0 With o
63. your mouse on Send To and then click Desktop HyperTerminal Settings For reference When HyperTerminal is started via DataBank ht it is initialized with the following settings Connected using Direct Connect using 1 Bits sec 9600 Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bits none Flow control hardware Function arrow and ctrl keys act as terminal keys Backspace key sends Ctrl H Emulation Auto Detect Telnet terminal ANSI Backscroll buffer lines 250 Line delay 00mS Character delay 0 5 Append line feeds Wrap lines that exceed terminal width 37 Appendix B Note We recommend using the Data Bank GUI Graphical User Interface for downloading It simplifies the download process while also offering additional features see section 4 6 While the below text was written for HyperTerminal the described process is also a typical example for other terminal programs Using HyperTerminal to Download Data Files Downloading 1 Open HyperTerminal as previously set up for communication with the Data Bank See Appendix A for setup information Note all letter entries must be in UPPER CASE 2 The command to download is DLD s where s is the sort character 0 thru F for curves 1 16 for sequential SPACE or any other character will retrieve unsorted data 3 Press ENTER The display on the Data Bank should show Downloading followed by 0000 of xxxx where 0000 is the current record n

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