User`s Manual - Turner Designs
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1. Editing the Display Clicking on the Edit Graph Display button will display the following box with various options for editing the graphical data view 998 3200 Rev B 16 The Horizontal Axis box s Display Selections are similar in operation to the Current Data tab s Edit Display see Editing the Display from section 3 3 3 for details on how to use these editing options The graphical display allows for a maximum of up to 10 000 measurements per screen You can also look at specific periods of data by designating the starting measurement using a timestamp or sequence and the Measurements Displayed per screen field as well as the Total Measurements plotted field The Vertical Axis box is used to rescale the Y axis Clicking on the box next to Auto Scale rescales the Y axis automatically based on the absorption measured You can also set the maximum and minimum axis limits manually to scale the vertical axis The Current Data Range fields in the Vertical Axis box are for informational purposes only indicating the minimum and maximum values for the current data set The Traces Checked to display box allows you to select which channels to view while data are being collected This function only removes channels from the display window it will not deactivate channels Data for the non displayed channels will still be logged and those channels are still active The only way to deactivate a channel is from th2. 2 2 Optional Accessories Submersible battery pack charger and cable P N 3200 600 0 6m pigtail cable P N 2200 170 10m extender cable P N 105 2595 25m extender cable P N 105 2596 50m extender cable P N 105 2597 Boosters required for gt 10m P N 2200 900 Replacement pack of five 5 cleaning brushes P N 3200 551 2 3 Setup and Cable Installation 1 Remove the ICAM from its shipping box and place the instrument on a sturdy surface The surface should be large and stable enough to support the full weight of the instrument 33 Ibs 15 kg Be sure the instrument does not roll off the surface 2 Screw on the two hose adapter caps one on either end of the ICAM by turning each cap in a clockwise motion until tight 998 3200 Rev B 6 3 The ICAM interface cable has three separate connectors e RS 232 output e USB output e Power First plug the female 8 pin connector end of the interface cable onto the male bulkhead connector on the ICAM fasten the connector using the locking sleeve Tip be sure to line up the two ends properly as there is only one correct way the female plug fits onto the male bulkhead connector Do not force the connector onto the ICAM as this may bend or damage the pins and render the instrument unusable Then install the driver and ICAM software see Section 3 1 2 4 Plug the USB connector into your PC s USB port and launch the ICAM software 5 Connect the power connector to the p
3. Current Data Section 3 3 3 Graph Section 3 3 4 and Spectral Graph Section 3 3 5 To stop measuring samples click the Stop Data Collection button A csv file will be saved to your computer containing all data from the time the Collect Data button was clicked The Results File field displays the path where the file is being saved on the computer It is for informational purposes only and cannot be modified If you wish to change the file destination or folder designation you must do so in the Main Tab Note While in Real Time mode the ICAM does not record data internally all data stream from the instrument directly to the computer 998 3200 Rev B 14 3 3 3 Current Data Tab Tabular data are be viewed in the Current Data tab during real time data collection The display can be edited by clicking the Edit Display button Main File Help Real Time Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blanik Logged data may be partially displayed if the selected sample rate is faster than once per second edo ok wen 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 7 18 19 2 21 m Date Time 04 27 2015 15 09 39 04 27 2015 15 09 40 04 27 2015 15 09 41 04 27 2015 15 09 42 04 27 2015 15 09 43 04 27 2015 15 09 44 04 27 2015 15 09 45 04 27 2015 15 09 46 04 27 2015 15 09 47 04 27 2015 15 09 48 04 27 2015 15 09 49 04 27 2015 1
4. HH MM SS 04 17 2015 14 05 45 Set Datalog Start Sample Interval Set DD HH MM SS 00 00 00 01 Set Sample Interval Number of measurements 1 Number of Measurements taken each Sample Interval Measurements taken once per second V Channel 1 365 V Channel 6 555 V Channel 2 440 V Channel 7 590 V Channel 3 488 V Channel 8 630 V Channel 4 510 V Channel 9 676 W Channel 5 532 Set Baud Rate for Data Output 115200 v Datalog memory status Memory available for 0 data sets or 0 measurements Datalog Profiling s parameters were edited Please click on Program Device button to save them l Program Device Enabling Datalog Mode Datalog mode allows for internal datalogging with a maximum sampling rate of 1 measurement per second While data are logging they are streamed via RS232 so you can view or externally capture logged data in real time A data file is generated for every datalogging event defined by a power on off cycle After clicking in the box next to Enable Datalogging Mode you need to 1 Set a Datalog Start time 2 Set a Sample Interval 3 Set the number of measurements to be taken per sample interval NOTE maximum sampling rate is once per second 4 Activate Deactivate channels 5 Set the Baud Rate for streaming data via RS232 998 3200 Rev B 19 6 Program Device 7 Click on the Main Tab 8 Click Quit ICAM 9 Disconnect Power and USB connection Make sure the USB is not connected to
5. installation click the Browse button and type in the desired location 9 Once the installation process is complete restart the computer and locate the ICAM application icon on your desktop or in your applications folder Note If you have a previously installed version of the ICAM software you will see the message Existing Installed Instances Detected You can decide whether to install a new instance of the software or to maintain update the previously installed version Click Next 998 3200 Rev B 9 3 2 Operating Modes The ICAM operates in two distinct modes Real Time and Datalog Real Time Mode The Real Time mode enables you to collect real time data using either the ICAM Software or ICAM Profiling software at a maximum data rate of six 6 measurements per second Collecting real time data with ICAM software requires the ICAM to be connected to a computer via USB and therefore distance is limited to the length of the interface cable Collecting real time data in Profiling Mode requires the ICAM to be connected to the computer using the RS232 Datalog Mode The Datalog mode allows for internal data logging Users will set a start date and time a sample interval and the number of measurements to be recorded per sample interval Data logged are simultaneously streamed as ASCII data via RS 232 The maximum data rate in this mode is one 1 measurement per second See Sections 3 3 2 and 3 3 6 below for detailed in
6. screen will display the date and time as abbreviated month DD YYYY HH MM SS e g Aug 8 2013 01 30 47 File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank Connect to Device Disconnect Device Connection Status Device is now connected Current Device Date and Time Apr 27 2015 09 30 18 Get Device s Current Date and Time Sync ICAM Date Time with PC Channel Names Channel 1 365 nm Channel 6 Channel 2 440 nm Channel 7 Channel 3 488 nm Channel 8 Channel 4 510 nm Channel 9 Channel 5 532 nm Restore Default Channel Names Apply Changes Results Directory c Data_Log Device Serial Number 1234 ICAM date and time The displayed date and time are representative of the current setting of the ICAM clock at the time of connection To check ICAM s date time click the Get Device s Current Date and Time button which will display ICAM s current date and time We strongly recommend synchronizing the clock of the ICAM with your computer s date andtime atleast once preferably the first time you run the software This is accomplished by clicking the Sync ICAM Date Time with PC button 998 3200 Rev B 11 Channel Names Channels can be renamed by typing into the channels text box A maximum of 16 characters can be used to name a channel If channels are renamed the following
7. the ICAM as the inner glass tube can crack or shatter leaving the instrument inoperable In addition a cracked or broken glass tube will render the device no longer waterproof e Avoid sudden impacts of any kind whether dropping or striking the ICAM against other objects e Do not rest the ICAM on its end when the hose adapter caps are attached This will damage the caps and the device 998 3200 Rev B 33 If you suspect the inner tube is cracked broken or otherwise damaged please return the device to Turner Designs for inspection Section 5 2 2 or 5 2 3 Do not attempt readings or measurements using water as this may further damage the instrument Do not attempt to repair the ICAM yourself or via any third party 5 1 3 Storage and Shipping You may store the ICAM horizontally or vertically In either case the device should be secured against movement by strapping or bracing it to a solid object When storing the ICAM for long periods of time when it is not being used we recommend placing it in its original shipping box During long term storage access to the intake ends of the ICAM should be protected to prevent dust and other foreign materials from entering the inner tube You can use the hose adapter caps for this purpose but must take care to ensure the caps will not risk impact IMPORTANT Do not stand the instrument on its end with the hose adapter caps attached This will damage the caps and the instrument If you lo
8. the instrument connects click on the Datalog amp Profiling Setup tab Click on the Enable Profiling Mode checkbox Click on the Program Device button In response the software will state Datalog Profiling parameters were successfully programmed Click on the Main tab click on the Disconnect Device button click on the Quit ICAM button At this point the ICAM is ready to profile and display data in real time For the profiling application the sample interval is set to 1 per second and cannot be changed Power down the ICAM and disconnect the interface cable from the PC and the ICAM Assemble boosters according to the instructions found at the link above Connect the DB 9 end of the interface cable to a serial port on your PC 10 Supply 15VDC to the power plug of the interface cable or 12VDC from a deep cycle marine battery Note The ICAM power supply that shipped with your unit will not work for this purpose 11 Double click on the ICAM Profiling application shortcut Click on Connect to Device and wait until Connection Status is green and the software states Device is now connected 12 Click on the Profiling Setup tab Designate the number of samples per unit time Maximum data rate is 6 samples per second 998 3200 Rev B 41 13 Click on the Collect Data button The ICAM should immediately start collecting data These data can be viewed in tab
9. 200 Rev B 25 3 3 9 Blank Tab The Blank Tab allows you to measure a blank value from a solution or sample and Save or Load blank values from ICAM The blank values measured at all 9 wavelengths are used by the ICAM software as an offset in the calculation of meter inverse For example if the channel 1 measured blank value is 0 004 m that amount of absorption will be subtracted from the sample measurement for a blank corrected absorption File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank Get Blank Values Load ICAM Blank Values Load Blank Values from File Save Blank Values To ICAM Save Blank Values to File a Restoring blank values was done Cancel Blank Read Time Apr 28 2015 23 30 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Blank Values 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 Click Save Blank Values to ICAM to save blank values displayed Set Default Blank Values Get Blank Values In some instances it is desirable to measure a local blank and use that measurement in calculations of absorption This can be accomplished by loading the ICAM with the desired blank water and pressing the Get Blank Values button Be sure to clean the ICAM according to the instructions in Section 5 1 1 before measuring the local blank Once the blank values are measured they can be used by the ICAM immediately by saving them to the instrument using the Sa
10. 42 Nn Nna 0 046 0 022 0 048 0022 0 047 00233 0 050 0 023 0048 002 0 047 0021 0 047 0 022 0 047 0023 0 049 00235 0 050 0 022 0 049 0 022 0 048 0 023 0 049 0 022 0048 oon 0 050 0 022 0 049 oon 0 048 0 022 o7 oon 0 047 0 021 0 049 0 022 0 047 0021 nnsa nnan Ei Number of measurements displayed 100 E Editing the Display Clicking on the Edit Display button will display the following box with various options for editing the tabular data view First Measurement Time Last Measurement Time Total Measurements Collected Display Selections v Display Real Time Data Display Data from MM DD YYYY HH MM SS Display Data from this measurement Number of measurements to be displayed 1 1000 04 28 2015 08 28 28 04 28 2015 08 28 31 4 04 28 2015 08 28 28 1 100 The First Measurement Time and Last Measurement Time are for information only indicating how many samples and when the first and last samples were taken 998 3200 Rev B 15 There are three options for displaying data If Display Real Time Data is checked you can set the number of measurements to be displayed maximum number of measurements displayed is 1000 and data will continue to stream but the screen will only update the set number of measurements to be displ
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12. MERSIBLE BATTERY PACK Battery Lithium ion Connector 8 pin Weight in Air 2 kg 4 41 Ibs Weight in Water 0 72 kg 1 59 Ibs Length 181mm 7 13 in w o connector Diameter 101 6mm 4 0 in Material Delrin Acetal plastic Temperature O to 50 C Depth 0 600m Capacity 6600 MAHr Voltage Output 14 4 V nominal Protection Features Protects against overcharge over discharge overheating short circuits Includes internal pressure relief 998 3200 Rev B 38 APPENDIX B HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR VERSION OF WINDOWS OS Is my PC running the 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows The terms 32 bit and 64 bit refer to the way a computer s processor also called a CPU handles information The 64 bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory RAM more effectively than the 32 bit version Follow the steps in the sections below to find out if your PC is running the 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows and what edition of Windows is on your PC Computers Running Windows XP Click Start right click My Computer and then click Properties e If x64 Edition is listed under System you re running the 64 bit version of Windows XP e If you don t see x64 Edition listed under System you re running the 32 bit version of Windows XP The edition of Windows XP you re running is displayed under System near the top of the window Computers Running W
13. Rev B 35 documentation to Turner Designs We will pay for return shipment however you are responsible for any custom duties taxes and fees incurred on the return shipment 5 2 3 Out of Warranty Service Follow the steps for Warranty Service as listed above If our Technical Support Department can assist you by phone or correspondence we will happily do so at no charge If the issue you are experiencing cannot be resolved via telephone or correspondence we will ask you to send the instrument to us for repair and provide you with an applicable RMA number Repair service will be billed on a fixed price basis plus any applicable duties and or taxes Shipment to Turner Designs should be prepaid Your bill will include return shipment freight charges Shipping Address Turner Designs Inc 845 W Maude Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 998 3200 Rev B 36 998 3200 Rev B 37 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS INTEGRATING CAVITY ABSORPTION METER ICAM Weight in Air 15 kg 33 lbs Length 78 7 cm 31 in Diameter 17 8 cm 7 in Pressure Hull Titanium Type 2 End caps Handles Supports Acetal plastic Temperature 2 to 50 C Humidity 0 90 condensing Depth 0 200m DC Power Required 8 to 30 volts 25 watts Signal Output Digital ASCII Interface RS 232 USB Minimum Sampling Interval Datalog 1 Hz Profiling 6 Hz Nonvolatile Memory 64 000 data lines SUB
14. TURNER p DESIGNS ICAM in situ Absorption User s Manual June 11 2015 P N 998 3200 Revision B TURNER DESIGNS 845 W Maude Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Phone 408 749 0994 FAX 408 749 0998 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Inspection and Setup 2 1 Instrument Checklist 2 2 Optional Accessories 2 3 Setup and Cable Installation ICAM Software 3 1 Software Installation and System Requirements 3 1 1 Minimum System Requirements 3 1 2 Software Installation 3 2 Operating Modes 3 3 Software Operation 3 3 1 Main Tab 3 3 2 Real Time Data Tab 3 3 3 Current Data Tab 3 3 4 Graph Tab 3 3 5 Spectral Graph Tab 3 3 6 Datalog amp Profiling Setup Tab 3 3 7 Data Download Tab 3 3 8 Air Check Tab 3 3 9 Local Blank Tab Operation 4 1 Functional Tests 4 2 Field Operation Maintenance and Warranty 5 1 Maintenance 5 1 1 Cleaning and Care 5 1 2 Handling and Safety 5 1 3 Storage and Shipping 5 2 Warranty 5 2 1 Warranty Terms 5 2 2 Warranty Service 5 2 3 Out of Warranty Service nDNA AN o o OO 10 10 10 12 15 16 18 19 23 25 26 28 28 31 32 32 32 33 34 34 34 35 36 Appendices TOP gt Product and Technical Specifications How to Determine Your Version of Windows OS ICAM Booster Operation Cleaning the ICAM with Ethanol 38 39 41 42 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE DIRECTIVE Turner Designs designs manufactures and sells products th
15. ab enables you to perform a test to check the integrity of the ICAM s flow tube as well as signal for all 9 channels Please make sure the instrument is at room temperature 25 C and the flow tube is properly cleaned and dried before running the Air Check File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fg 8 2 Factory Values 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 Read Values Green Passed Red Failed Black Not Available Click the Air Check button at the top of the screen The air check takes about 2 3 seconds If any of the radio buttons turn red the flow tube has not been properly cleaned in which case you should clean dry and run the air check again Repeat this process up to 3 times and if results are similar for the three independent checks call the manufacturer for support See Section 5 1 for Maintenance and Cleaning recommendations Note We strongly recommend an air check as the first test prior to field use We also recommend using the ICAM in the field only if the instrument fully passes the air check Certain environmental and or atmospheric conditions like humidity and condensation while essentially harmless may cause the Air Check to fail In these cases you should base your decision whether or not to employ the ICAM on the specific conditions of your research objectives 998 3
16. anything before powering up the ICAM If the USB is connected when the ICAM is powered on datalog mode will be disabled You will need to enable datalogging mode again using the ICAM software using the steps outlined above Set Datalog Start When you click the Set Datalog Start button the following box will be displayed Datalog Start MM DD YYYY HH MM SS 04 17 2015 14 05 45 Now On Month Apr x Beginning of Date 17 Omon Day _ Year 2015 Current Hour _ Hour 2 00 PM Current Minute _ Minute 5 OK Cancel There are multiple options for setting a Datalog Start time Clicking the Now button will acquire the ICAM system time and write it to the Datalog Start field Alternatively you can use the Beginning of and On buttons and drop down menus to set the Datalog Start time The next time the ICAM is powered a power on sample will be recorded after ten seconds The scheduled sample or samples will be recorded at the Datalog Start time plus a multiple of the designated sampling interval 5 minutes in this case For example if the Datalog Start field reads 9 25 35 and you power up the instrument at 10 35 00 the power on sample time will be 10 seconds after that at 10 35 10 and the scheduled samples will start at 10 35 35 If you power the instrument at 9 30 00 the power on sample will be 10 seconds after that at 9 30 10 followed by scheduled sampl
17. at enable the study and benefit the well being of our natural world Accordingly we are concerned with helping to preserve the environment wherever our instruments are used and happy to work with our customers by complying with the WEEE Directive to reduce the environmental impact resulting from the use of our products WEEE Return Process To arrange the return of an end of life product proceed as follows e f you purchased your instrument through a Turner Designs Distributor please contact your local representative They will instruct you where to return the end of life product e lf you purchased your instrument directly from us please contact Turner Designs Customer Service Phone 1 408 212 4041 or Toll Free 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com We will provide you with a WEEE RMA Number a Shipping Account Number and a Shipping Address Package and ship the product to the address provided The product will be handled in an environmentally friendly manner according to our end of life recycling program 1 INTRODUCTION ICAM an in situ Integrating Cavity Absorption Meter is factory configured with nine 9 wavelengths ranging from UV 365nm to red 676nm enabling absorption measurements over a wide spectrum ICAM s patented integrating cavity design results in little to no effects from scattering particles and is therefore superior to standard 180 degree absorption measurements Built with solid state op
18. ayed For example if 100 is set for Number of measurements to be displayed you can only scroll through the most recent 100 measurements Any measurements taken after the 100th measurement will overwrite the displayed data but data will not be lost as they are saved to a file The other two options Display Data from MM DD YYYY HH MM SS and Display Data from this measurement allow you to display data from a either a timestamp or a sequential data point Note For sampling intervals less than one second data lines may be skipped in this display due to the lower resolution of the PC clock vs the ICAM clock 3 3 4 Graph Tab Graphical data can be viewed in the Graph tab during real time data collection The display can be edited by clicking the Edit Graph Display button File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank 0 5201 0 0000 17 50 06 17 50 07 7 50 08 17 50 09 17 50 10 17 50 01 17 50 02 17 50 03 17 50 04 17 50 05 17 50 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Apr 27 2015 Time amp Date Data Range 0 100 0 503 Auto Scale On Number of measurements displayed 10 Channel 1 365 Channel 2440 Channel 3488 Channel 4 510 Channel 5 532 Channel 6 555 Channel 7 590 Channel 8 630 Channel 9 676 Edit Graph Display
19. e Setup for Functional Testing 1 2 Follow instructions for setting up the ICAM in Section 2 3 Screw on the two hose adapter caps one on either end of the ICAM by turning each cap in a clockwise motion until tight Attach a standard 3 8 9 5mm ID inside diameter water hose to each adapter cap Note Most plastic tubing will leach chemicals or other foreign elements into the water if the tubing is in contact with water for an extended period of time This will contaminate samples and may interfere with the measurement If the instrument is to remain setup for measuring discreet samples for extended periods of time we recommend using Norprene tubing natural color not black or any tubing that has very low to no leaching effects We also recommend removing the hoses from the end caps and emptying any water left inside after each use For optimal results bubbles should be purged from the flow tube to avoid interfering with the measurement position the ICAM vertically with flow directed upward through the flow tube If it is not possible to hold the ICAM in a vertical position securely elevate the outflow end above the inflow end to prevent bubbles from building up inside the instrument Follow the instructions for the Air Check and the various Functional Tests below Air Check The air check should be performed prior to conducting any functional tests or operating the ICAM in the field 998 3200 Connect the USB
20. e Main Tab Graph Editing Vertical Axis Horizontal Axis First Measurement Time 05 26 2015 08 47 10 Meter Inverse Last Measurement Time 05 26 2015 08 47 55 Maximum Minimum Total Measurements Collected 46 Current Data Range 5 152 1 405 Display Selections v Display Real Time Data Auto Scale Display Data from MM DD YYYY HH MM SS 05 26 2015 08 47 10 Meter Inverse Display Data from this measurement Maximum Minimum Axis Limits 16 000 0 000 Measurements displayed per screen 10 10000 Total measurements plotted 10 10000 Traces Checked to display Channel 1 365 vy Channel 2 440 Channel 3 488 Channel 4 510 Channel 5 532 Channel 6 555 Channel 7 590 v Channel 8 630 Channel 9 676 an cae i 998 3200 Rev B 17 3 3 5 Spectral Graph Tab Data can be viewed as a spectral bar graph in the Spectral Graph tab during real time data collection These are single point values per wavelength per sample interval that change with each reading The axes are set to display meter inverse value for each wavelength per measurement The display can be edited by clicking the Edit Display button Vertical Axis Meter Inverse Maximum Minimum Current Data Range 0 076 0 018 Yy Auto Scale Meter Inverse Maximum Minimum Axis Limits 16 000 0 000 Traces Checked to disp
21. e of contaminating the brush The brush should be able to turn freely around the post but without slipping off Remove the hose adapter caps from both ends of the ICAM 998 3200 Rev B 32 Dip the cleaning brush in deionized water Run the brush through the inner tube back and forth several times Pull the brush out squeeze off excess water and repeat until the brush absorbs no more liquid If the inner tube is extremely dirty clean with a mild solution of 98 deionized water and 2 household dishwashing liquid Rinse VERY THOROUGHLY with deionized water and repeat the step above If deposits are still present refer to Appendix D Cleaning the ICAM with Ethanol Note Any residue remaining in glass tube may affect absorption measurements Note Do not use chamois cloth paper towels or any other materials as they may scratch the glass of the inner tube If the brush comes off inside the device push it through to the other end using the brush handle Note Do not use metal or wood rods or anything other than the plastic brush handle inside the glass tube Performing an Air Check It is recommended that you run an air check following each cleaning For instructions on how to run an air check please see Section 3 3 8 5 1 2 Handling and Safety e Avoid back injury when lifting or moving the ICAM the device weighs 33 Ibs 15 kg e Use the rounded handles on either end of the device to lift or move the ICAM e Do not drop
22. end of the ICAM interface cable to a USB port on your computer be sure the RS 232 cable is not connected to the ICAM Launch the ICAM software Power on the ICAM Rev B 28 4 Click the Connect to Device button in the Main tab The radio button should change from red to green indicating the ICAM is connected to the computer Click on the Air Check tab and follow the instructions in Section 3 3 8 If the Air Check is successful i e all test indicators turn green you may proceed to the functional tests below If any of the indicators turn red we recommend cleaning the ICAM and repeating the Air Check See Section 5 1 1 for cleaning and maintenance Note Be sure to flow water through the ICAM for the following series of functional tests These are not air tests Real Time Mode Functional Test 1 998 3200 Connect the USB end of the ICAM interface cable to a USB port on your computer be sure the RS 232 cable is not connected to the ICAM The first time you conduct this test be sure the ICAM software has been installed For installation instructions please see Section 3 1 2 Launch the ICAM software Power on the ICAM Click the Connect to Device button in the Main tab The radio button should change from red to green indicating the ICAM is connected to the computer Click on the Real Time Data tab For the purposes of this test the default values of 1 measurement every 1 second are s
23. epeat this process for all files you wish to save You may also click on the Select All to Save button to designate all files displayed to be saved The other option for saving files is to click on the Choose Data Sets to Save button which will provide you with options for designating specific files to save Hiding Files To hide a file double click in the To Be Hidden box next to the file you would like to hide from the display A red X will be displayed in the box next to the file Repeat this process for all files you wish to hide You may also click on the Select All to Hide button to set all files to be hidden The other option for hiding files is to click on the Choose Data Sets to Hide button which will provide you with options for designating specific files to hide Hidden files are not deleted from memory they are simply hidden from view You may unhide these files by clicking on the Show All Data Sets button After you ve finished designating files to either be saved or hidden click the Accept Selections button to process your choices Once processing has completed you may click the End Session button to stop all functions on this screen Clicking the Erase All Data button will permanently delete all data files so that they are not retrievable Be sure you mean to delete all files from the ICAM before you select this option 998 3200 Rev B 24 3 3 8 Air Check Tab This t
24. es at 9 30 35 If you power on to close to the scheduled samples priority is given to the power up sample and as a result the scheduled samples will not be recorded until the next multiple of the sampling interval To be sure your scheduled samples will be recorded power the instrument 30 seconds ahead of a scheduled sample to allow time for the power up sample After a Datalog Start time is set click OK 998 3200 Rev B 20 Set Sample Interval When the Set Sample Interval button is clicked the following box will be displayed Set Sample Interval DD HH MM SS 00 00 00 01 Every Number of Day Days 0 12 hours Hours Minutes 4 4 4 4 oc O 30 Minutes Minute 30 Seconds 10 Seconds OK Cancel There are quick buttons for some sample interval selections on the left side of the display or you can set a specific sampling interval using the pulldown menus on the right side of the display After a sample interval is set click the OK button Number of Measurements Enter a number in the box next to Number of Measurements to set how many measurements are made for each sampling interval The maximum rate of sampling in datalog mode is 1 Hz When the Number of Measurements value is more than one samples will be separated by 1 second Channel Selection Select the channels you want to be used for measurement Data will be logged only for those channels that are selected Baud Rate Selectio
25. formation about the Real Time and the Datalog mode respectively 3 3 Software Operation The following sections describe the various screens or tabs of operation within the ICAM software 3 3 1 Main Tab This tab is used for Connecting to ICAM Synchronizing ICAM date and time with computer Editing Channel Names Designating a directory where files will be saved Connecting to ICAM Upon launching the ICAM GUI software the Connection Status radio button will be red Plug in the USB connector to your PC connect the power plug to the power supply then click the Connect to Device button and wait at least 15 seconds Once ICAM connects the software radio button will turn green indicating the ICAM is connected to and communicating with the computer 998 3200 Rev B 10 Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank Connect to Device Disconnect Device Connection Status Device is disconnected Current Device Date and Time Apr 27 2015 09 30 18 Get Device s Current Date and Time Sync ICAM Date Time with PC Channel Names Chann 365 nm Channel 6 _ Channel 2 440 nm Channel 7 Channel 3 488 nm Channel 8 Channel 4 510 nm Channel 9 ranner 5 522 om Restore Default Channel Names Apply Changes Results Directory c Data_Log Device Serial Number 1234 QUIT ICAM When connected the
26. indows Vista or Windows 7 Click the Start button right click Computer and then click Properties e If 64 bit Operating System is listed next to System type you re running the 64 bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7 e If 32 bit Operating System is listed next to System type you re running the 32 bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7 The edition of Windows Vista or Windows 7 you re running is displayed under Windows edition near the top of the window For more information about 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 7 see 32 bit and 64 bit Windows frequently asked questions Computers Running Windows 8 1 Open the Windows 8 Control Panel Tip You can check your Windows 8 system type much faster from the Power User Menu but it s probably speedier that way only if you re using a keyboard or mouse With that menu open click or touch on System and then skip to Step 4 998 3200 Rev B 39 2 Touch or click on System and Security within Control Panel Note You won t see a System and Security link in Control Panel if your view is set to either Large icons or Small icons If so find System and touch or click on it then skip to Step 4 3 With the System and Security window now open click or touch System 4 With the System applet now open titled View basic information about your computer find the System area located under the large Windows 8 logo The System type will say either 64 bit Operating System or 32 b
27. it Operating System Citation Is my PC running the 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows Microsoft Corporation Viewed online on February 9 2014 at http windows microsoft com en us windows7 find out 32 or 64 bit Additional source http windows microsoft com en us windows which operating system 998 3200 Rev B 40 APPENDIX C ICAM BOOSTER OPERATION In order to view ICAM data in real time over cables lengths greater than 10 meters boosters are required p n 2200 900 Instructions for installing boosters can be found at http www turnerdesigns com t2 doc instructions 998 2209 pdf Boosters are specific to the profiling application of the ICAM When using boosters with the ICAM you are required to use the RS 232 DB 9 connector end of the interface cable instead of the USB You will also need to provide a power supply capable of outputting 15VDC at 1 Amp alternatively you can use a 100 amp hour 12V deep cycle marine battery To set up the ICAM for profiling with boosters follow these steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Connect the wet mateable end of the interface cable P N 3200 150 to the ICAM Connect the USB end of the interface cable to a USB port on your computer Plug in the power connector of the interface cable to the ICAM power supply P N 159 0191 Double click on the ICAM Software application Connect to the ICAM with the Connect to Device button on the Main tab After
28. lay Channel 1 365 v Channel 2 440 Channel 3 488 Channel 4 510 v Channel 5 532 Channel 6 555 Channel 7 590 vi Channel 8 630 Channel 9 676 Apply Editing the Display The editing functions for the Spectral Graph allow you to rescale the vertical axis and choose which channels to display The Vertical Axis box is used to rescale the Y axis Clicking on the box next to Auto Scale rescales the Y axis automatically based on the absorption measured You can also set the maximum and minimum axis limits manually to scale the vertical axis The Current Data Range fields in the Vertical Axis box are for informational purposes only indicating the minimum and maximum values for the current data set The Traces box operates in an identical way to the Traces Box in the Edit Display window of the Graph Tab Section 3 3 4 998 3200 Rev B 18 3 3 6 Datalog amp Profiling Setup Tab This tab is used for Enabling Datalogging Mode Setting start time and sample interval Setting number of measurements per sampling interval Enabling Profiling Mode Setting Baud Rate for Data Output Programming Device File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank 7 Enable Datalogging Mode Enable Profiling Mode Datalog Start MM DD YYYY
29. lections Choose Data Sets To Save Choose Data Sets To Hide To Be Saved To Be Hidden Start Date amp Time End Date amp Time Measurements File Name fd ww Apr 28 2015 16 52 24 Apr 28 2015 16 52 40 16 2 x Apr 28 2015 16 52 53 Apr 28 2015 16 53 23 30 3 Apr 28 2015 16 53 48 Apr 28 2015 16 54 21 33 i lt gt Top Next Previous Bottom Accept Selections Cancel Processing Progress Bar i r r r 1 Erase All Data 00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Downloading Data Click the Start Datalog Download button to begin downloading all data files The progress bar will indicate the progress as well as how many files have been downloaded from the ICAM Once downloading is complete all files will be available for saving to the computer The screen can allow up to 32 000 files to be downloaded at one time You can scroll through the files using the Top Next Previous and Bottom buttons in the bottom left hand corner of the screen Files will be numbered 1 32 000 and will be displayed along with a starting and ending timestamp and the number of measurements in each file There will be no file name associated with a file until 998 3200 Rev B 23 that file is manually saved to the computer at which point file names will be displayed Saving Files To save a file double click in the To Be Saved box next to the file you would like to save A green checkmark will be displayed in the box next to the file R
30. lication e Driver installer for 32 bit Windows OS e Driver installer for 64 bit Windows OS e Release Notes e License Agreement Exit all Windows programs and insert the USB flash drive If you re running 64 bit Windows OS double click the CP210xVCPInstaller_x64 exe icon to install the correct driver for your operating system If you re running 32 bit Windows OS double click the CP210xVCPInstaller_x86 exe icon If you re not sure which OS your computer is running please follow the instructions in Appendix B A screen will appear prompting you to begin the installation process Click Next Rev B r CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer Welcome to the CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer This wizard will help you install the drivers for your CP210x USB to UART Bridge device To continue click Next 4 Follow the screen prompts to install the driver software on your computer s C drive 5 You will see a Completing the Installation of the CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver screen upon successful completion of installation Click Finish 6 Return to the USB flash drive window and open the CAM_Application folder Double click the Setup exe icon 8 Follow the screen prompts to install the ICAM GUI and supporting drivers files and folders The GUI will automatically be installed on your computer s C drive If you wish to specify an alternate location for the
31. message will be displayed Channel names were edited Click Apply Changes to save Channel Names After clicking Apply Changes the channel names will be saved and displayed in all tabs and logged files Note The Main Tab is the only tab where channel names may be edited Datalog Directory The field labeled Results Directory displays the directory path where data files will be saved The default path for this location is your computer s C drive To change this location click the Browse button and navigate to the directory of your choice 3 3 2 Real Time Data Tab This tab is used for Setting the sampling interval Setting the number of samples per sampling interval Selecting channels to measure Initiating data collection 998 3200 Rev B 12 File Help Main Real Time Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank Setting Number of Measurements per Sample Interval maximum measurement rate is 6 per second Measurement s second Sample Interval Unit Second x V Channel 1 365 F Channel 6 555 V Channel 2 440 E Channel 7 590 VI Channel 3 488 7 Channel 8 630 V Channel 4 510 W Channel 9 676 Channel 5 532 Results File l Collect Data Stop Data Collection Setting the Sampling Interval To set the sampling interval begin by choosing either second minute or hour from the Sample Interval Uni
32. n Some users may want to view or capture data using third party loggers or a PC Data logged will be simultaneously streamed as ASCII over the RS232 part of the cable Set the baud rate at which you want data to be streamed using the dropdown menu next to Set Baud Rate for Data Output 998 3200 Rev B 21 Notifications Prior to Programming Device you can see how much memory is available for logging through the Datalog memory status message If there is enough memory for your logging event continue by clicking Program Device when you re ready for the ICAM to accept and store the selected settings After the settings have been stored you will receive a message that says Datalog Profiling parameters were successfully programmed You may now navigate to the Main Tab and Quit the ICAM Software Important Notes Regarding Datalogging e You must quit the software power down the ICAM disconnect it from your computer and supply external power to the instrument in order for scheduled datalogging to begin The ICAM will begin datalogging automatically on the scheduled start date and time e The ICAM will stop datalogging as soon as it is powered down e The next time the ICAM is powered up but not connected to a computer it will start a new datalog session using the currently programmed settings If it s powered up while connected to the computer no new datalogging session will begin The ICAM will need to be programmed o
33. nce again Enabling Profiling Mode Profiling Mode is used for real time data capture via RS232 at distances greater than the supplied interface cable This mode requires using ICAM Profiling Software to collect data The maximum sampling rate is 6 measurements per second To use the profiling mode click the box next to Enable Profiling Mode and then click Program Device Once the ICAM is programmed for profiling mode you will see the following message displayed Datalog Profiling parameters were successfully programmed You may now navigate to the Main Tab and Quit the ICAM Software Open the ICAM Profiling Software and set up the ICAM for profiling The tabs within the ICAM Profiling Software operate identically to the same tabs in the ICAM Software For descriptions of the operation of the Main tab Profiling Setup Current Data Graph 998 3200 Rev B 22 Spectral Graph and Blank see sections 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 and 3 3 9 respectively 3 3 7 Data Download Tab This tab is used for Downloading Data Saving Files to a Computer Erasing All Data Files from an ICAM File Help Main RealTime Data Current Data Graph Spectral Graph Datalog amp Profiling Setup Data Download Air Check Blank Start Datalog Download Stop Datalog Download Show All Data Sets End Session Datalog Summary Attached device has 3 data set s or 79 measurement s Select All To Save Select All To Hide Undo All Se
34. nd maintenance See Section 6 2 below for shipping instructions or contact Turner Designs customer service for more information Phone 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com 5 1 Maintenance 5 1 1 Cleaning and Care Cleaning should occur pre and post deployment of the ICAM and can be carried out whether or not the instrument is powered on Cleaning removes residue and buildup that occurs during normal operation Because the device is extremely sensitive it is not sufficient or recommended to rely on a simple visual check to determine whether the inner tube needs to be cleaned Even minute or minimal residue invisible to the human eye can cause contamination which in turn will affect the readings especially on the lower end of the absorption range Cleaning the ICAM Exterior Housing Rinse the exterior housing of the ICAM with freshwater after each deployment If the housing is excessively dirty use a very mild solution of deionized water and household dishwashing liquid Remove organic buildup or residue with a scrubbing pad Note Take extra care to ensure the dishwashing liquid solution does not enter the inner tube as residue may affect subsequent absorption measurements Cleaning the ICAM Flow Tube Assemble the ICAM cleaning rod by screwing together the two halves of the plastic handle Ideally with laboratory gloves slip the cleaning brush onto the metal post at the end of the rod This will help decrease the chanc
35. of the problem as precisely as possible Telephone US 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com 2 Carry out any adjustments or tests as suggested by the Technical Support Department If the above adjustments or tests do not resolve your issue and the ICAM does not perform properly we will issue a Return Materials Authorization number RMA to you so that you may return the instrument to us for service Package the instrument in the original shipping box write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton and ship the instrument prepaid by sender to Turner Designs please see our shipping address below If you lose the original shipping container and the foam end supports for the ICAM contact us and we will send you a replacement shipping container Do not attempt to package the ICAM without adequate support for the instrument For customers within the contiguous continental United States If the instrument failure is covered under the warranty terms we will repair the instrument and return it to you free of charge For customers outside the contiguous continental United States If you purchased equipment from one of our authorized distributors please contact your distributor If you purchased directly from Turner Designs contact us see above If the instrument failure is covered under the warranty terms we will repair the instrument free of charge You are responsible for shipping duties and 998 3200
36. ower supply and plug the power supply into a standard electrical outlet 6 Inthe ICAM GUI s Main Tab Click on the Connect to Device button The radio button should change from red to green after a 15 second delay indicating the ICAM is connected to the computer If the ICAM fails to connect to the computer after a few attempts power down both the instrument and the computer wait 10 15 seconds re boot the machines and re start the process 7 Perform the Air Check see Section 3 3 8 and the functional tests in Section 4 1 prior to operating the ICAM in the field Important Notes The order of the steps outlined above is important as the ICAM may automatically switch to datalogging mode if it is powered on prior to launching the software If this occurs you might not be able to connect your computer to the ICAM Do not connect the USB and the RS 232 connectors to your computer at the same time This will cause the ICAM to malfunction and stop the communication and programming modes 998 3200 Rev B 7 3 ICAM Software 3 1 Software Installation and System Requirements ICAM software works with Windows based systems There is no Macintosh version available 3 1 1 Minimum System Requirements Intel Pentium 133 MHz microprocessor Microsoft Windows 98 or higher 32 MB of RAM 800 x 600 SVGA resolution 3 1 2 Software Installation Included on the USB flash drive are 998 3200 e ICAM app
37. prescribed interval Power the ICAM The instrument will begin datalogging and streaming automatically according to the settings you configured in Step 1 Once the datalogging process is complete disconnect the power from the ICAM and the DB9 from the PC Reconnect the USB cable to the computer and launch the ICAM software Next power on the ICAM again and click on the Connect to Device button Click on the Data Download tab and follow instructions in Section 3 3 7 to download the data Rev B 30 4 2 Field Operation The ICAM can be used on deck or in open water individually or configured as part of a CTD rosette In open water it is permissible to operate the ICAM without hoses and pumps Note If you are using a pump to run water from a body of water up to the ship please note that most pumps are limited in the maximum vertical distance they can deliver check the limitations and recommended uses of your pump Recommended Position We recommend operating the ICAM in a vertical position for optimal water flow and reading accuracy A horizontal position may cause air bubbles to become trapped within the inner flow tube and interfere with proper readings 998 3200 Rev B 31 5 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY Important Note on Calibration of the ICAM The ICAM does not require regular user calibration We do however strongly recommend that you ship the instrument back to us once a year for professional recalibration a
38. se the original shipping container and the foam end supports for the ICAM contact support turnerdesigns com and we will send you a replacement shipping container Do not attempt to package the ICAM without adequate support for the instrument 5 2 Warranty 5 2 1 Warranty Terms Turner Designs warrants the ICAM and its accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of shipment from Turner Designs with the following restrictions 998 3200 Turner Designs is not responsible for replacing parts damaged by misuse accident or neglect Your instrument must be installed according to the instructions provided in the User s Manual Damage caused by corrosion is not covered Damage caused by customer modification of the instrument is not covered Rev B 34 e Damages incurred during shipping and or transport are not covered This warranty covers only Turner Designs products and is not extended to equipment used with our products We are not responsible for incidental or consequential damages except in those states where this limitation is not allowed This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may have other rights that vary from state to state 5 2 2 Warranty Service To obtain service during the warranty period please follow these steps 1 Write email or call the Turner Designs Technical Support Department and describe the nature
39. t pulldown menu Then enter a number that represents the time interval at which the ICAM will collect data in the box to the right of per Finally enter a number in the box to the right of Data Line s that represents how many measurements should be taken at the set time interval see example below The example below shows the settings for five readings at a 30 second sample interval Setting Number of Data Lines per Sample Interval Can collect a maximum rate of 6 Data Lines per second Data Line s 5 per 30 second Sample Interval Unit Second v Note The maximum sampling rate allowed is 6 measurements per second 998 3200 Rev B 13 Real Time Data Channels Channel names can only be edited in the Main Tab and not in the Real Time Data tab Channels can be activated deactivated by clicking in the box to the left of a channel An active channel will have a checkmark in the box next to the channel All active channels will be displayed in the Current Data Graph and Spectral Graph tabs when data collection starts and data will be collected only for those active channels Data from inactive channels will not be displayed or logged Data Collection Clicking the Collect Data button will begin data collection and the ICAM will be measuring samples at the set measurement rate All fields will be grayed out and the Stop Data Collection button will be active To view the data collected use the following three tabs
40. tics and electronics ICAM provides excellent reliability with low power requirements in a relatively small package Absorption can be measured from 0 01 m to 15 m ICAM software can be used to collect data in real time mode at a maximum rate of six 6 measurements per second ICAM can also collect real time data when in profiling mode at a maximum rate of six 6 measurements per second using ICAM profiling software Profiling mode is necessary for real time data capture at distances greater than the supplied interface cable Another data collection method available datalog mode will log data internally at a maximum rate of one 1 measurement per second All measurements will have a time stamp and up to nine 9 absorption values depending on the wavelengths selected 998 3200 Rev B 5 2 INSPECTION AND SETUP 2 1 Instrument Checklist The ICAM package includes Note Integrating Cavity Absorption Meter instrument P N 3200 000 Interface cable that provides connection to power USB and RS 232 P N 3200 150 Pack of five 5 cleaning brushes and a cleaning rod P N 3200 550 Intake copper kit P N 3200 560 Power supply USB flash drive including ICAM software driver installers user s manual cable guide and quick start guide Two hose adaptor caps for 3 8 hose P N 3200 533 We recommend saving the original packaging the ICAM is shipped in for the purpose of returns in case of damage or annual calibration
41. ufficient Click on the Collect Data button At this point a filename and path will appear in the Results File field and all other controls besides Stop Data Collection will be greyed out Click on the Current Data tab Tabular data should be streaming into the display at 1 sample second If these values are positive they will appear on the Graph and Spectral Graph tabs as well Rev B 29 Datalog Mode Functional Test 998 3200 In the Datalog amp Profiling Setup tab click the Set Sample Interval button Using the dropdown menu for Seconds under the Number Of heading set the value to 2 Click on OK Click on the Set Datalog Start button a new window will open Click on the Now button then click the OK button Check the Enable datalogging box and click the Program Device button Take note the Set Baud Rate for Data Output field value should be 9600 Click on the Main tab then click the QUIT ICAM button Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and disconnect the power cable from the ICAM In order to confirm operation of the RS 232 stream plug the DB9 cable into a serial port on your PC Open your preferred terminal program and associate that connection with the DB9 Setup the com port for a baud rate of 9600 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control and no parity When you power the ICAM data should stream into the terminal window at the
42. ular form on the Current Data tab or in graphical form on the Graph tab APPENDIX D CLEANING ICAM WITH ETHANOL In cases of heavy biofouling you may need to clean the ICAM with a solvent It is strongly recommended that you wear gloves during this procedure 1 2 3 4 8 998 3200 Remove the hose adapter caps from both ends of the ICAM Assemble the ICAM rod by screwing together the two halves of the plastic handle Pour about 10 mL of ethanol into a clean 64 oz square tupperware Drop a new foam cleaning head into the tupperware and roll it around until it absorbs most of the alcohol Wring out the ethanol back into the tupperware Install cleaning brush onto cleaning rod Run cleaning brush through the flow tube of the ICAM multiple times Remove cleaning brush and inspect If the cleaning brush comes out with visible deposits dispose of it and restart procedure at step 3 with a new cleaning brush If cleaning brush comes out free of visible deposits wrap foam head in a delicate task wiper kim wipe and squeeze The kim wipe will absorb any remaining ethanol Repeat this until the kim wipe absorbs little to no ethanol Wrap the cleaning brush in a kim wipe and run through flow tube on last time Visual inspection of the flow tube should find a clean consistent finish with no moisture streaks or foreign matter Rev B 42
43. ve Blank Values to ICAM button Alternatively a user can save these blank values to a file for use later by pressing the Save Blank Values to File button Load ICAM Blank Values This button will recall and display the current blank values being used by the ICAM 998 3200 Rev B 26 Load Blank Values from File In addition to measuring a blank the ICAM can accept and store a local blank through use of a file This file would have been acquired through the use of the Save Blank Values to File button To load a local blank file press the Load Blank Values from File button and navigate to the desired local blank file Save Blank Values To ICAM After measuring a local blank with the Get Blank Values button or loading a local blank with the Load Blank Values from File button a user can begin using the local blank values in calculations of absorption by pressing the Save Blank Values to ICAM button Save Blank Values to File After measuring a local blank a user can save the local blank values to a file for later use In order to save the blank values to a file press the Save Blank Values to File button Set Default Blank Values Sets blank values to O for all channels 998 3200 Rev B 27 4 OPERATION 4 1 Functional Tests Before using the ICAM in the field for the first time we strongly recommend conducting a functional test in a controlled environment such as a laboratory or offic
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