ECO TRIPLET-w 11:2014, Ed 6 User manual - Sea
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1. Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data Record Raw Data Start Data Set Avg Data Rate Save in ECOData Set Number of Samples Record Engr Set Number of Cycles Stop Record Set Cycle Interval Shutter Status Closed File name fls2480run iles y Cancel Turn Logging OFF Save as type Raw Files raw ance Bytes Read 1396 Operation and maintenance 1 Push Record Raw The Record Raw Data window shows in the host software Select a location on the host PC to store the data Type a file name Push Save Push Record Engr The Record Engineering Data window shows in the host software Select a location on the host PC to store the data np LN Type a file name Push Save Make sure the PC is configured to save data sone e The file names from step 3 and step 7 will show in the host software ECO View v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO Ver FLS_3 04 File Host 02 07712 09 28 23 Recording Raw ECO 02707712 10 40 15 Raw File Name CAECODatarfls2480rurr1 raw Sample Rate Raw File Size OK Device File CAGA FLS 2480 dew Engr Units File Engr Units File Size 0 E 10 Push Start Data The host software will show the host PC file sizes 2 5 Get data from sensor Do data transfers away from harsh environments such as strong electric fields or electrostatic discharge sources Electrostatic Discharge ESD sources may temporarily disrupt data transfer If this occurs move the sensor away from the ESD so2. Temperature C Output x Slope Intercept 4 4 Pressure sensor The calibration coefficient value for the pressure sensor is on the calibration page that ships with the sensor The pressure sensor gives pressure output in counts Do one of the methods below to change counts to engineering units 1 Use the drop down menu in the host software to see the pressure sensor output in dbar 22 Optional equipment SOS Plot Data Transfer Data Plot Pressure v Plot External Temp v ala ie aa S ECO FL3B 2681 CHL 2448 Counts me Pres 47 Counts Use MATLAB MS Excel or other software to solve for relative pressure dbar output x slope intercept Calculate the absolute pressure absolute pressure dbar relative pressure dbar relative pressure at atmospheric water interface dbar Pressure sensors need to be set at zero for each deployment Do not deploy the pressure sensor deeper than the depth rating on the calibration page 4 4 1 Maintain pressure sensor The plastic fitting filled with silicone oil is a buffer between the pressure transducer diaphragm and seawater Add silicone oil to the reservoir on top of the transducer at regular intervals eS 6 Make sure the top of the sensor is clean Use a 9 16 wrench to hold the white nylon Swagelok fitting Use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the cap on top of the fitting Remove the cap Use a wire or toothpick to clean the hole in the cap Do
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4. Cycles Number of Cycles 3 Set Cycle Interval ES Cycle Interval 00 00 15 Store To Flash 1 Enter the new value into the variable 2 Push the related button that is to the 3 Push Store to Flash The new value left of the variable box shows in the column Current Ram Settings In the example above the 3 parameter sensor will operate at an Average of 18 anda Data Rate of 1 12 Hz The sensor will collect data 10 rows of data for 3 cycles with a low power interval of 15 seconds after each cycle The sensor stops after the 10th row of the third cycle of data is collected Table 2 Data collection examples Collect moored data Collect profiling data Set Avg Data Rate 1 Hz Set Avg Data Rate 1 Hz Set Number of Samples 50 Set Number of Samples 0 Set Number of Cycles 24 Set Number of Cycles N A Set Cycle Interval 006000 Set Cycle Interval N A Turn Logging ON OFF ON Turn Logging ON OFF ON The sensor will collect data once per second 50 times every The sensor will collect data once per second and store 60 minutes for 24 hours and store the collected data collected data until the power is turned off If the sensor is set up to collect data intermittently as for a moored deployment it may be in a low power condition It is not possible to communicate with the sensor in this condition To start communication again disconnect the sensor s power supply for one minute Connect the power again and pus
5. Data tab heading The first line of the device file shows the model number and the serial number of the sensor This information appears on the top of the Plot Data tab in the host software Number of columns The column count shows how many columns of data the host software will process The format is COLUMNS x Description of columns Each column of the sensor s data output comes from a description in the device file Number of columns x Date x MM DD YY Time x HH MM SS N U x not used sc scale factor off offset IENGR x mw measurement wavelength of the sensor dw display wavelength of the sensor Example of a three parameter device file lambda scattering wavelength x sc off mw dw ECO BBFL2W 933 reated on 22 Column 4 scale factor sc offset off en eee measurement wavelength mw Columns 9 N U 1 display wavelength dw N U 2 N U 3 Column 6 scale factor sc offset off Lambda 4 3 274e 06 50 700 700 N U 5 chl 6 0 0121 51 N U 7 cdom 8 0 091 49 N U 9 Column 8 scale factor sc offset off 16 Reference topics 3 9 Terminal program operation Use Windows HyperTerminal or other terminal program to operate sensors as an alternative to the host software Interface settings baud rate 19200 stop bits 1 data bits 8 flow control none 3 5 1 Common terminal program operations none Stops data collected by the sensor Lets the user to enter setup values If the sensor is in a l
6. manual the ECOView host software the device file or files for the sensor the characterization or calibration page for the sensor The manufacturer calibrates all scattering sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific calibration page that comes with the sensor 3 3 Characterization The manufacturer uses a fluorescent material to characterize all fluorescence sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific characterization page that comes with the sensor 3 3 1 Field characterization The manufacturer recommends that the user perform a field characterization on fluorometers to make sure that the data is as accurate as possible for the user s application The scale factor and the dark counts values can vary depending on the natural water temperature length of the cable the power supply and other factors Do the steps below to field characterize the sensor x a solution of a known concentration in volts or counts output the measured sample of interest in volts or counts dark counts the measured signal output in volts or counts of the sensor in clean water with black tape over the detector scale factor the multiplier in ug L volt ppb L volt OR ug L count ppb L count Get a solution of a known concentration x Measure and record this solution using
7. the sensor This value is the output in volts or in counts Measure and record the sensor s dark counts Use this equation to determine the sensor s scale factor Scale factor x output dark counts Use the scale factor to determine the concentration of the sample of interest output counts dark counts x scale factor concentration of solution Store the scale factor and dark counts offset in the device file for the sensor the internal memory of the sensor or both 3 3 2 Store field characterization values in sensor The host software uses a device file to process data An example is shown below 15 Reference topics ECO BBFL2W 933 Created on 01 22 12 Columns 9 N U 1 N U 2 N U 3 Lambda 4 3 274e 06 50 700 700 N U 5 chl 6 0 0121 51 N U 7 cdom 8 0 091 49 N U 9 1 Edit columns 6 and 8 of this device file to include the field characterization values 2 Save this device file with a new name 3 Open this device file in the host software under the File menu 3 4 Device files The host software uses a sensor specific device file to show the data in the Plot Data tab and to calculate the data output in engineering units Each device file has three necessary elements The device file is not necessary to use the host software to set up and move data from a sensor 1 The heading for the Plot Data tab 2 The number of columns in the device file 3 A description of the contents in each column Plot
8. Lift the copper faceplate off the sensor 4 Hold the motor shaft and pull straight up It may be necessary to use pliers to carefully hold the shaft Figure 5 Wiper motor pulled from the sensor 12 Operation and maintenance 5 Flush the wiper motor cartridge bore with fresh water two or three times 6 Dry the wiper motor cartridge bore with canned compressed gas 7 Flush the wiper motor cartridge bore with isopropyl alcohol to remove any remaining water 8 Dry the wiper motor cartridge bore with canned compressed gas again 9 Put the new wiper motor cartridge into the bore until it is flush with the optics face Note that the wiper motor cartridge may not stay flush until the copper faceplate is attached again 10 Align the dowel holes on the wiper motor cartridge and bore and insert the plastic alignment dowel again 11 Attach the faceplate to the optical face again with the faceplate screws 12 Put the wiper on the motor shaft Refer to Wiper replacement on page 11 Figure 6 Copper faceplate attached to optical face The faceplate fits on the optical face only one way 13 Operation and maintenance 14 Section 3 Reference topics 3 1 Delivered items 3 2 Calibration the ECO sensor a dummy connector and lock collar blue tipped power connector and lock collar for sensors with internal batteries a plastic protective cover for the optical face a model specific spare parts kit On the CD this user
9. SEA BIRD COASTAL A ECO Triplet w 10 2014 Edition 4 User manual Table of Contents Section T Specifications a idas 3 Tal Skt are La ate eee ene rete te rer eee eee ey N 3 Velie O COMLACU COMMEGCION naaa 3 ile Seco nta ce connect ao 3 1 2 BIECH Cal cha 3 1 3 GOMMUNICAMON Sri a a a 4 1 4 Three parameter fluorometer and scatterinQ ooocccccccconncoccccncncnonicncnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnncnonannnnnnnnos 4 Section 2 Operation and maintenance cccnncccnnccccncconcnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnonnnnnononononononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininens 5 21 Veny SCMSOM ODI AO lcs see 5 2 2 SCL UB SENSO Or GeplOyMeEehl cin odio 6 2 3 ao A e PE EN OO ene 6 2 3 1 Monitor data collected in engineering units oocccocccoccconnconnconoconocanoconocanonanonanenanenanens T 24 oae aldi ee ee u T ZA Saye data to SENSO iS T 2AA SAV Se data TO NOSU I CG 2 55 ee oda T 29 Getdata MOMSEN SOM a ee 8 2 0 Additonal Operations ns een 9 26 1 DSU CALC ANA UWE Po 9 2 6 2 AdJUstoptions for data Coleco a Ei ul 9 2 6 3 Adjust VIEWS in plot data la ner nes res cue Sarton wannabes tacts 10 2 7 SENSOr MM re ee eis 11 2 7 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector 22200220024002000nnnnnnennnn nenn nnne nenn nenn nnnn nennen 11 2 1 2 NNIBELTEBIACEMEN A 11 2 7 3 Wiper motor replacement 22 022002202000200nnnnnnonnnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnnnunnnennnnnnennennnnnne nenne 12 Section 3 Reference ODIOS u
10. Stop Data The Bio wiper closes on sensors so equipped If the power is turned off in mid cycle the Bio wiper starts at the beginning of the cycle when power is supplied again 2 2 Set up sensor for deployment 2 3 oe i Monitor data Refer to the previous section to make sure that the sensor operates correctly Replace the test cable with a sea cable for deployment Remove the protective cap from the sensor if necessary Use either the blue tipped power connector sensors with internal batteries only or an external power supply to supply power to the sensor for deployment If the power connector and a cable are both attached the power is supplied by the equipment that supplies the highest voltage a Attach the blue tipped power connector to the three contact connector The sensor will begin operation as set up by the user The manufacturer recommends this mode for moored applications b Attach a sea cable to the six contact connector and turn on the power supply sensors without internal batteries Refer to the section on Additional operations on page 9 for details on how to set up the sensor for a specific application Monitor the data from the sensor in counts The number of Signal columns will vary depending on whether the user has a one two or three parameter sensor 1 2 3 Make sure the sensor has power supplied and is on Push Start Data Go to the Raw Data tab Operation and maintenance Refer to t
11. amine the 224 O ring on the pressure housing for damage Use a new O ring if necessary Apply a light layer of grease such as Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease on the O ring Put the battery pack into the pressure housing 10 Attach the Molex connectors Note that the dowel pin may be in the end flange or in the pressure housing 21 Optional equipment Figure 10 Inside of end flange 1 dowel hole 2 through holes for jacking screws 3 vent plug screw 11 Put the end flange onto the housing so that the wires are out of the way 12 Align the dowel pin with the dowel hole in the end flange not the jack screw holes which go through the end flange 13 Make sure that the wires are not pinched between the end flange and the pressure housing 14 Make sure that the end flange is attached to the pressure housing 15 Install the monofilament in the end flange 16 17 18 19 4 3 External thermistor The calibration coefficient value for the thermistor is on the sensor s characterization page that ships with the sensor The thermistor gives temperature output in counts Do one of the methods below to change counts to engineering units 1 Use the drop down menu in the host software to see the thermistor output in C Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data y Plot External Temp EJE ECO FLCDSB 332 CDOM 13 ppb Temp 21 1C 2 Use MATLAB MS Excel or other software to solve for
12. d dull Make sure that the rubber seals on the pins are not delaminated Connectors should connect smoothly and not feel gritty or too resistant The manufacturer recommends 3M Silicone Lubricant spray UPC 021200 85822 Other silicone sprays may contain hydrocarbon solvents that damage rubber DO NOT use silicone grease DO NOT use WD 40 The wrong lubricant will cause failure of the bulkhead connector and the sensor 2 2 Wiper replacement Replace the sensor s wiper with a new one from the wiper replacement kit sold separately 1 Use a 1 16 hex wrench to loosen the wiper s set screw 11 Operation and maintenance Figure 2 Wiper set screw loosened 2 Lift the wiper off of the wiper motor shaft Put the new wiper on the motor shaft 4 Put the wiper height gauge on the faceplate under the wiper and around the motor shaft pa Figure 3 Wiper height gauge inserted 5 Turn the wiper so that the set screw faces the flat on the motor shaft 6 Push down on the wiper to pinch the wiper height gauge between the wiper and the faceplate and tighten the wiper set screw Figure 4 Wiper attached with set screw 7 Remove the wiper height gauge 2 7 3 Wiper motor replacement Replace the wiper motor with a new one from the motor replacement kit sold separately 1 Remove the wiper from the sensor 2 Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three faceplate screws Keep these screws to use again 3
13. gree with the host PC Set Date and Time 3 Push Get Date Time Setup to make sure that the sensor and the host PC show the same current time ECO View v1 20 20 File Host 04 091 2 09 34 59 ECO 040912 03 34 53 2 6 2 Adjust options for data collection The manufacturer sets ECO sensors to operate at approximately 1 Hz with the optional internal data storage turned on Table 1 Options to collect data ECOvewopion potes P Frente Genre eprxinety 11 65 oposmal ae O erence sone apra 130 apra 2a Framer sone apra 1H 16 aproxinaty2He 6 Fat serrana HE 310 spot he O Set Number of Samples Adjust from O to 65535 Use 0 to operate continuously The three options below apply only to sensors equipped with internal memory Set Number of Cycles Adjust from 0 to 65535 Select the number of sample groups that the sensor will collect between low power states Set Cycle Interval Adjust the time interval between sample cycles Do not type the colons The minimum is 5 seconds Turn Logging ON Push to turn data storage off or on Sensors with internal data storage only Operation and maintenance Adjust any of the options to collect data in the Meter Setup tab Meter Setup Rew Data Plot Data Transfer Data Current Change 2 Settings To 1 Ram Settings Average 18 Get Date Time Setup Set Avg Data Rate sample Rate 1 12 Hz Set Date Set Number of Samples Number of Sample 10 Se Time Set Number of
14. h Stop Data several times Select the Meter Setup tab Refer to Adjust options for data collection on page 9 Type 0 into the Number of Samples variable box Push Set Number of Samples Push Store to Flash The sensor operates continuously Sore YS Make sure that the sensor operates continuously 1 Select the Raw Data tab Push Start Data Let the sensor operate for 10 samples or more Push Stop Data u PON 2 6 3 Adjust views in plot data tab The Plot Data tab in the host software lets the user see the data that the sensor has collected 10 Operation and maintenance on emeton oes e emn pemean e fore nove sobar cena dape CN ESTE Enter the type of data to view from the drop down menu above the black view area ug L ppb scattering etc 2 7 Sensor maintenance Do not use acetone or other solvents to clean any part of the sensor 1 After each cast or exposure to natural water flush the sensor with clean fresh water 2 Use soapy water to clean any grease or oil on the optical face of the sensor It is made of ABS plastic and optical epoxy and can be damaged if an abrasive cleaner is used 3 Dry the sensor with a clean soft cloth 2 7 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector Lubricate the contacts of bulkhead connectors at regular intervals with pure silicone spray only Allow the contacts to dry before they are connected Make sure that the pins have no corrosion which looks green an
15. he Verify sensor operation on page 5 illustration to see the format of the collected data Note RT and puck sensors usually show 9 s as placeholders in the date and time columns 2 3 1 Monitor data collected in engineering units 1 Go to the Plot Data tab 2 Select Engr Units from the drop down menu near the top of the tab Meter Setup Raw Data Plot Data Betal1 1 Beta Particles 11 7 BackScatter Particles Total Back Scatter The host software calculates the engineering units for the Plot Data tab Note Data is saved in counts not engineering units 2 4 Save data Save the data collected by the sensor in the sensor s memory if so equipped on the host PC or both Note RT and puck sensors do not store data Save the data from these sensors in real time to the host PC or to a data logger 2 4 1 Save data to sensor 1 Stop the sensor if it is on This puts the sensor in standby mode 2 Push Turn Logging ON OFF Turn Logging OFF Internal Log Logging ON This turns on the logging or data storage in the sensor 3 Push Store to Flash The yellow Setup not Stored warning will no longer show The sensor will save data internally the next time the user turns it on 2 4 2 Save data to host PC To save data to the host PC in counts push Record Raw To save data in engineering units push Record Engr Data collected by the sensor is saved in real time to the host PC Stop Data Meter Setup FL Setup
16. he eyes Keep products that have UV LEDs away from children pets and other living organisms Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV LED is on Do not supply more than 15 VDC to the sensor More than 15 VDC will damage the sensor Make sure that the sensor operates before further setup and deployment 1 Connect the 6 contact connector on the optional test cable refer to the section on the Test cable on page 19 for details to the sensor 2 Remove the cap that protects the optical face of the sensor 3 Connect a serial to USB adapter to the test cable to connect the test cable to the host PC 4 Connect the sensor to a power supply a Connect sensors with internal batteries to the manufacturer supplied three contact blue tipped power connector The sensor comes on b Connect sensors without internal batteries to the optional test cable and a regulated power supply set at 12 VDC 5 Start the host software from the manufacturer supplied CD a Select the COM port on the host PC b Select the device file for the sensor from the CD c Select the baud rate if necessary The default is 19200 ECO View v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO File Host MM DD YY HH MM SS Recording OFF ECO MM DD YY HH MM SS Raw File Device File Engr Units File Engr Units File Size OK SiO PESA eee 6 Turn on the power supply The sensor comes on 7 Push Start Data on the host software 8 Goto
17. hermistor into the end flange again 15 Put the screw for the vent plug in the inside of the end flange The screw holds the vent plug in the end flange 16 Carefully pull the white plastic loop to remove the battery pack from the pressure housing 17 Remove the black plastic protectors from the ends of the long screws that secure the batteries 18 Loosen but do not remove the retaining screws using a 1 4 slotted driver Do not remove both screws If both of the retaining screws are removed the result will be a pile of parts and the replacement process will not be easy Optional equipment Figure 8 Both retaining screws removed 19 Disconnect each of the six batteries 4 2 2 Replace batteries Install new batteries in the sensor 1 Tilt the battery board enough to connect the first battery in the contacts that are perpendicular to the other two Figure 9 Connect the first battery pa 9 Pivot the boards in the opposite direction to connect the other two batteries Connect the second set of the batteries Hold the assembly plates on top and bottom and tighten the screws The bottoms of the batteries may splay out Make sure that the batteries do not extend beyond the circuit boards If they do the battery pack will scratch the sealing surface when it is put into the pressure housing again Install the bottom neoprene pad and the black plastic protective covers on the ends of the screws Remove and ex
18. lso use alkaline or lithium manganese dioxide LiMnO gt batteries Alkaline batteries supply about 1000 mA hours of power LiMnO batteries supply more than 2000 mA hours of power Note The nominal water temperature sequence timing sample periods and other variables will change the use time of the sensor s internal batteries 4 2 1 Remove batteries Clean any debris from the end flange Dry the sensor thoroughly Remove the dummy plugs if necessary gt NS Point the connector end flange down away from the face a Pull the vent plug loose b If the sensor has an external thermistor pull it loose 5 Dry the vent plug and the thermistor if applicable 6 Use needle nose pliers to remove the monofilament from the end flange Figure 7 Pull monofilament from end flange 20 7 Remove the end flange from the pressure housing The jacking screws supplied as spare parts can be used to push the end flange off of the pressure housing and then be removed 8 Carefully disconnect each Molex connector 9 Remove the screw that holds the vent plug in the end flange 10 Dry the end flange and the pressure housing seal areas 11 Examine the O rings on the vent plug and thermistor if applicable Remove any O ring that is damaged 12 Apply a light coat of vacuum grease on a new 010 O ring and put it on the vent plug or thermistor 13 Put the vent plug into the top of the end flange 14 If applicable insert the t
19. nnnnnnnnnennn nenn 25 Table of Contents Section1 Specifications ECO sensors measure different parameters of the Earth s natural waters The sensors are available in several models and with a variety of optional features AE APA AAA AAA A IA Standard Std Output is digital Optical face has wiper Has low power mode Stores data Battery B Standard and with internal batteries for autonomous operation 1 1 Mechanical Temperature range 0 30 C Weight in air water 1 28 kg 0 29 kg 2 1 kg 0 43 kg 1 1 1 6 contact connector Ground COM CIN Note Contact 3 on two parameter sensors is a second analog output 1 1 2 3 contact connector Additional bulkhead connector on sensors with internal batteries Use the three contact blue tipped power connector that is supplied with the sensor to supply power to the sensor 3 Battery out 1 2 Electrical A E Current draw typical 60 mA Current draw standby 140 uA Specifications AAA AAA AAA Current draw active wiper 200 mA 1 3 Communications 1 4 Three parameter fluorometer and scattering Chlorophyll Chl 470 695 nm Phycoerythrin PE 540 570 nm 0 175 0 086 ppb Scattering 412 nm 470 nm 532 nm 650 nm 880 nm 0 5 0 003 m 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m 0 5 0 003 m Section 2 Operation and maintenance 2 1 Verify sensor operation CDOM sensors use an ultraviolet LED light Do not look directly at a UV LED when it is on It can damage t
20. not blow compressed air into the fitting It will make a mess Add Dow Corning 200 Silicone Oil to the reservoir until the oil is visible Figure 11 Pressure sensor cap Replace the cap Make sure not to tighten the cap too much Clean any excess oil from the end flange of the sensor 23 Optional equipment 24 Section 5 5 1 Warranty General information Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website This sensor is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase The warranty is void if the manufacturer finds the sensor was abused or neglected beyond the normal wear and tear of deployment 5 2 Service and Support The manufacturer recommends that sensors be sent back to the factory annually to be cleaned calibrated and for standard maintenance Refer to the website for FAQs and technical notes or contact the manufacturer for support at support sea birdcoastal com Do the steps below to send a sensor back to the manufacturer 1 2 Contact the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Note The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to the sensor during return shipment Remove all anti fouling treatment from the sensor before sending it back to the manufacturer Note The manufacturer will not accept sensors that have been treated with anti fouling compounds for service or repair This includes tri butyl tin marine a
21. nti fouling paint ablative coatings etc Use the sensor s original ruggedized shipping case to send the sensor back to the manufacturer Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping case and on the packing list Use 3rd day air to ship the sensor back to the manufacturer Do not use ground shipping The manufacturer will supply all replacement parts and labor and pay to send the sensor back to the user via 3rd day air shipping 5 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment Electrical equipment that is marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems In conformity with EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must return old or end of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user To recycle please contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return end of life equipment manufacturer supplied electrical accessories and auxiliary items for proper disposal 25 General information 26 Sea Bird Coastal 13431 NE 20th Street Bellevue WA 98005 U S A sales 425 401 7653 support 425 401 7654 support sea birdcoastal com www sea birdcoastal com WET Labs Inc 2013 All rights reserved Printed in U S A
22. ommunication An invalid baud rate will default to 19200 It will show as 230400 19201 so the user knows the software defaulted to this value CS Loads the original manufacturer s setup Selects one of the pre defined sequences to use to collect data 3 5 3 ECOView and terminal program differences ECOView uses different but equivalent words for data collection options ser BB2F L 9999 Ver Triplet 4 04 Sample Rabe Current Ham sangs 1B f iint 00 00 15 Dat 02 2414 Clk 11 49 41 de merna 000015 Mem b8b ECOView Terminal program Sumber of Cycles 3 18 Section 4 Optional equipment 4 1 Test cable Use a test cable to set up and test the sensor before deployment No analog output 3 db 9 serial port connector 4 RCA connector s 1 Connect the six contact connector to the sensor Connect the 9 volt connector to a 9 volt battery As an alternative it can be connected to a regulated power supply 3 Connect the db 9 connector to the host PC Use a USB to RS232 adapter cable if necessary 4 Use a digital multimeter DMM to see analog output if applicable from the sensor The inside of the RCA is signal red DMM probe and the outside is ground black DMM probe 4 2 Internal batteries The pressure housing of the ECO sensor must be opened to replace the batteries If done improperly it could result in personal injury or death due to abnormal internal pressure as a result of fl
23. ooding It may not be possible to repair flooded sensors The manufacturer disclaims all product liability from the use or service of these sensors The manufacturer cannot control the use of these sensors or choose qualified personnel to operate them and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability including laws that impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved with the operation and maintenance of the sensors Acceptance of these sensors by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a covenant by the customer to defend and hold the manufacturer harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use and servicing of these sensors Flooded sensors are serviced at the discretion of the manufacturer The sensor may be under pressure Do not point it toward any part of the body to remove the vent plug or end flange Replace the batteries in a clean and dry environment Gases in the sensor can expand and push the pressure relief plug open This will flood the sensor Do not replace batteries in a cold environment and then deploy the sensor in a hot environment Flooded sensors are usually not serviceable There is a small chance that the manufacturer can get the data that is stored in the sensor Contact service wetlabs com for more information about flooded sensors 19 Optional equipment Six 9 volt lithium batteries supply power to sensors that have batteries The sensors can a
24. ow power mode turn the power supply off for one minute then turn the power on and push the key 5 or more times 1 65535 The number of measurements that make up each row of collected data CO Prints the menu of setup values to the host PC screen pkt 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are collected between the specified time intervals Sun Uses the current setup values to operate sto Saves the desired setup values to the sensor s flash memory 3 5 2 Terminal program operation for sensors with internal memory fone la me meat O CO EN 1 ON 0 OFF 1 the Bio wiper is open 0 the Bio wiper is closed rec 1 ON 1 Turns on the sensor s internal memory 0 OFF 0 Turns off the sensor s internal memory Sts Loads the settings from the flash memory 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are output between low power states man 1 enable Enables or disables manual start time The sensor starts at a programmed wake time when 0 disable enabled This is automatically enabled if the user enters a manual start time mst 24 hour time If enabled the sensor will start at a pre programmed time This allows all sensors on a system to be synchronized to collect data met Prints metadata that describes the data that is collected Field 1 is the data Field 2 is the field tag Field 3 is the field name Field 4 is used for units where appropriate 17 Reference topics rat 2400 to Baud rate for c
25. the Raw Data tab of the host software The data collected by the sensor shows in the Signal column Operation and maintenance Figure 1 Format of data collected by most ECO sensors 10 Meter Setup Faw Data Plot Data Transfer Data 06 14 12 06 06 05 532 eb BO 300 635 fo 9350 067 14 12 06 06 06 532 315 E50 3406 635 od 9350 067 14 12 06 06 07 532 43 E50 206 635 127 9350 067 14 12 06 06 08 532 503 BO 4122 695 175 9350 06 14 12 06 06 03 532 zorr E50 4122 635 629 9350 067 14 12 06 06 10 532 4122 E50 4122 635 Jar 9350 067 14 12 06 06 11 532 4122 E50 4122 635 370 9350 06141 206 06 12 532 4122 E50 4122 635 oa 9350 06 14 12 06 06 14 532 4122 G60 4122 635 346 9350 Date Time Wave Signal Wave Signal Wave Signal Thermistor length length length Note that RT and puck sensors show 9 s instead of the Date and the Time Look at the maximum data value for the sensor Hold a finger the protective cap or fluorescent stick if the sensor is a fluorometer 1 4 cm away from the optical face of the sensor The data value in the Signal column in the Raw Data tab will increase toward the maximum data value specified for the sensor e Scattering and turbidity sensors use a finger or the protective cap e CDOM sensors use the blue fluorescent stick e Chlorophyll or phycoerythrin sensors use the orange fluorescent stick e _ Uranine or phycocyanin sensors use the yellow fluorescent stick e PAR sensors point the sensor into the light Push
26. urce Turn the power off and then on and continue operation Get the data from the sensor and save it to the host PC 1 Make sure that the sensor is not on but has power supplied to it 2 Select the Transfer Data tab in the host software 3 Push Receive Data Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data 7 Retrieve Meter s Internal Data Receive Data Save in O ECOData v i fls2480runi raw X Cancel Erase Memory File name Save as type MITE v Cancel 4 Select a location on the host PC to store the data Type a file name in the Retrieve Meter s Internal Data window 6 Push Save The host software saves the sensor s internal data to the host PC 7 Make sure that the data move is complete gn Operation and maintenance jo Data Transfer Data Receive File Status Complete Receive File C ECOData S avedARunl rav Receive File Size 8 E 8 Open the data file to make sure that the data is on the host PC Contact the manufacturer to get a spreadsheet template for an ECO sensor 9 To erase the data from the sensor s memory Push Erase Memory 2 6 Additional operations 2 6 1 Set date and time Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply that is turned on Make sure that the host software program is open 1 Ifthe sensor is in operation push Stop Data to stop the sensor 2 Push Set Date and Time in the host software The host software adjusts the sensor s time to a
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