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1. APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands RCALT Displays the tilt calibration constants Usage RCALT CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Calibration Description The RCALT command displays the tilt calibration constants Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RCALT CR or LF The instrument displays all the tilt calibration constants K1 7 662500e 00 K2 3 281813e 02 K3 3 599594e 00 K4 3 836499e 04 K5 7 975200e 00 K6 4 546167e 02 K7 4 030540e 00 K8 3 292473e 04 TO 2 300000e 01 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands RCALV Pe EE Displays the velocity calibration constants Usage RCALV CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Calibration Description The RCALV command displays the velocity calibration constants Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RCALV CR or LF The instrument displays all the velocity calibration constants S N 1738 2D VER 2 2 CDATE 7APR4 ABOF 4 494000e 01 CDOF 1 568800e 00 EFOF 1 342800e 00 GHOF 1 408000e 01 SAL 3 500000e 01 DBAR 0 000000e 00 STOFF 0 000000e 00 VELXS 1 000000e 00 Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands RCTD Displays the CTD outputs Usage RCTD CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The RCTD command displays the outputs of the optional CTD Returns See Examples below Examples
2. co APPENDIX A Configuring the DC Channels E Enter a name for the DC channel in the Channel Name text box pb Select an Equation Type option gt Enter the number of coefficients in the Number of Coefficients text box gt Enter each of the coefficients in the Coefficients text boxes p gt Click OK to save the DC channel configuration and close the Auxiliary 1 or Auxiliary 2 Coefficients Setup dialog box The DC channel configuration can also be saved to an ACM file by clicking Save to File in the Auxiliary 1 or Auxiliary 2 Coefficients Setup dialog box and creating or selecting the file in the Save As dialog box for ACM files The configuration can also be read from an ACM file by clicking Read from File and opening the file in the Open dialog box for ACM files 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Wiring he 2D ACM includes a Subconn MCBHSF bulkhead connector on the top end cap for connecting to a computer and to power You can fabricate your own cable using a pigtail that mates with the 2D ACM s bulkhead connector This pigtail is a Subconn MCILSM Figure B 1 shows the pin orientation of the connector which is shown face up Table B 1 shows the required connections from the instrument to the computer Table B 2 the required connections from the instrument to the power supply APPENDIX B Bulkhead Connector Figure B 1 Bulkhead Connector Face View Instrument to Computer Connections Computer DB 9 Connector In
3. Resolution 2 D ACM User Manual Acoustic 0 600 cm s 2 of reading or 1 cm s 0 01 cm s 3 axis magnetometer 0 360 2 0 01 2 axis accelerometer 0 45 0 5 0 01 Semiconductor 2 35 C 0 1 C 0 5 C standard 0 01 C optional November 2006 Optional CTD Specifications Below are the specifications for the conductivity temperature and pressure sensors Optional CTD Specifications of the optional CTD Note These specifications are subject to change without notice Inductive cell Conductivity Sensor type Range 0 7 0 S m Accuracy 0 002 S m Stability 0 005 S m Resolution 0 0001 S m Temperature Sensor type Platinum resistance Range 5 32 C ITS 90 Accuracy 0 03 C Stability 0 005 C Resolution 0 001 C Pressure Sensor type Precision micro machined silicon transducer Range 0 200 dBar or 0 7000 dBar customer specified Accuracy 0 3 of full scale Stability 0 01 of full scale Resolution 0 01 of full scale P N 8000 2DACM Rev c SECTION 1 Introduction ACMPro Overview ACMPro runs on the Windows 98 or higher platform ACMPro is primarily used to check to configure and to prepare for deployment a 2D ACM In addition ACMPro is used to acquire and display data from the 2D ACM in real time to download data from the instrument s internal memory to view the data and to save the data for processing by ACMPost Specifically the major functions that ACMPro all
4. Operational Commands SCOP nn GaO Enables continuous on power up Usage SCOP CR or LF Operating Modes Open Description baud rate set by the SB command Note The SCOP command must be followed by the E command to save the setting Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also E CCOP SB Falmouth Scientific Inc The SCOP command enables output of data after power up Data are output at the P N 8000 2DACM Rev G amp D APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands CCOP Disables continuous on power up Usage CCOP lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The CCOP command disables continuous output of data immediately after power up Note The CCOP command must be followed by the E command to save the setting Returns Continuous cleared See Also KH SCOP 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands SLOG PEE Turns data logging on Usage SLOG lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The SLOG command turns data logging on Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also CLOG P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific inc C 40 APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands CLOG Turns data logging off Usage CLOG CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The CLOG command turns data logging off Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also SLOG 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Command
5. Run Interval Mode The ACM Instrument is now running in INTERVAL Data Mode Remove Test cable and replace with DUMMY PLUG P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc SECTION 4 Deploying the 2D ACM or the Run Delayed Mode window if Delayed is selected Run Delayed Mode The ACM Instrument is now running in Delayed Mode The ACM Instrument will start logging on Date 07 27 2006 at the Time 09 45 56 Remove Test cable and replace with DUMMY PLUG D gt Click OK remove the test cable and install the dummy plug The 2D ACM continues to run in the selected mode and is ready to be deployed Caution If you are not deploying the 2D ACM and only want to verify that it is acquiring and storing data you can leave the test cable connected However you must switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS OFF to ensure that the selected operating mode functions correctly Changing the Mode of Operation After the 2D ACM has been prepared for deployment and the test cable has been removed it will remain in the selected mode until the battery is disconnected To change the selected mode repeat the instructions in Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment on page 4 2 This time when choosing Check Instrument from the Configure menu a Question window will open asking if you want to stop the deployment Question Instrument is DEPLOYED Stop Deployment If you want to change the mode of operation and redeploy
6. 26 00 OFF 153669 30 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 Auxilary A D 1 Auxilary A D 2 epus Salinity OFF PSU 78 Density Anomaly OFF Kg m 3 OFF 304 Adiabatic Temp Gradient OFF C dbar Potential Temperature OFF C Sound Velocity DFF m s ACM Time and Date 11 20 08 07 25 2006 PC Time and Date 11 20 12 07 25 2006 Record Count 64 OFF Status Running Displays Started Figure 5 4 The ACM Real Time Display Window Data To close the ACM Real Time Display window and stop data acquisition click Close P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific inc a SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Viewing the Graphics Display and Saving Data from the 2D ACM Once configured the 2D ACM can be run and the data acquired in real time while viewing the data on a graphics display and saving the data to a text file When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are listed under the parameter names To commence data acquisition and to view the graphics display and save the data to a text file gt Choose Run Instrument Graphics Mode The Log Data window opens Log Data Do you want to log the data to a file P Click Yes if you want to save data to a file or click No if you do not If you click Yes the Save As dialog box for log files shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 3 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the data If you click No the data are not saved and the graphics display shown i
7. The instrument displays the number of scans that will be output and displayed 128 See Also LGPTR READP CLOG SLOG DLEN DDMP BDMP SMEM RDM 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Ga DLEN Daa Sets the number of scans to output Usage DLEN nnnnnnn CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DLEN command sets the number of scans of recorded data to output and display when using the DDMP or BDMP command To transfer every logged scan from memory set DLEN to be greater than LGPTR 65536 number of bytes per scan and set READP to 65536 The range for nnnnnnn is 1 to 1048575 Returns CR or LF Examples Enter DLEN 1200 CR or LF The instrument sets the number of scans of recorded data to output to 1200 followed by a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also LGPTR READP CLOG SLOG DLEN DDMP BDMP SMEM RDM Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev GD APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands DLYC Displays the compass electronics settling time Usage DLYC lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DLYC command displays the settling time in milliseconds for the compass electronics This time is factory set to 50 ms Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DLYC lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the compass electronics settling time in milliseconds DLYC 50 000 See Also DLYV DLYC 2 D ACM User
8. time clock in the instrument When setting the current date use the mm dd yy format mm Month 01 to 12 dd Day 01 to 31 yyyy Year 1998 to 2030 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DATE CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current date and allows you to enter a new date Date Tue 09 12 2006 Enter date mm dd yyyy Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the date as is or enter the date in days months and years and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also TIME Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ca APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands ZMEM Erases the entire flash memory Usage ZMEM CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The ZMEM command erases all of the data stored in the flash memory of the instrument The calibration constants are not erased In addition the memory pointers are reset after the data are erased Returns See Examples below Examples Enter ZMEM CR or LF The instrument resets the logging pointer and zeros memory Each 65536 bytes Type S to Stop Logging Pointer Reset Logging Memory Zeroed See Also LGPTR SLOG CLOG DLEN DDMP 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands GS AVGI nn Sets the averaging interval Usage AVGI lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The AVGI command displays and allows you to set the averaging interval of the instrumen
9. DDMP DLEN SMEM SLOG CLOG 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands RLOP NENNEN Displays the logging data operational setting Usage RLOP CR or LF Operating Modes Open Description Returns See Examples below Examples Logging Ops Set See Also SLOG CLOG Falmouth Scientific Inc data logging on or cleared for data logging off Enter RLOP CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the logging data operatonal setting The RLOP command displays the logging data operational setting which is set for P N 8000 2DACM Rev E APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands ROP Displays the current operational settings Usage ROP CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The ROP command displays the current operational settings for the instrument Returns See Examples below Examples Enter ROP CR or LF The instrument displays all the current operational settings continuous set address op clear Logging Ops Cleared RLD checksum output set where continuous set indicates that the continuous output of data immediately after power up is enabled see the SCOP and CCOP commands address op clear indicates that address mode operations is currently not available Logging Ops Cleared indicates that data logging is on see the SLOG and CLOG commands and RLD checksum output set indicates that RLD operation is currently available 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006
10. Instantaneous Tilt Y in degrees HX Instantaneous compass X HY Instantaneous compass Y HZ Instantaneous compass Z VN Instantaneous north current velocity in cm sec VE Instantaneous east current velocity in cm sec STEMP Sea temperature in C SV Calculated sound velocity in water in m sec AUX1 Auxiliary channel 1 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts AUX2 Auxiliary channel 2 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts VPATH Instantaneous current velocity along acoustic paths in cm sec P N 8000 2DACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands Entering Commands for Activating and Deactivating the Tilt and Compass Functions The tilt and compass functions can be activated or deactivated when the instrument is in the Open operating mode When deactivated the tilt and compass parameter values are the following TX 0 TY 0 HX 1 HY 0 HZ 0 With the values as shown above the tilt is set to vertical and the compass is set to due north To activate the tilt function go to the Open mode and then enter TILTZON followed by a CR or lt LF gt to deactivate the tilt function enter TILT OFF followed by a CR or lt LF gt To activate the compass function go to the Open mode and then enter COMP ON followed by a CR or LF to deactivate the compass function enter COMP OFF followed by a CR or lt LF gt Note Either lower or upper case characters may be used Entering Commands for Changing Constant
11. e onere fer ne e i pn on Dee rpm em reu e pne en wp ee ee e pee ue 7 mmn eme o Table C 1 2D ACM Commands 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Cc 2D ACM Commands OPERATIING COMMAND ele FUNCTION C Lue pens on De Ep em e we een eee e we oem ew ww fama jew sw opem ee Lee pope e ee e CREDI ET NN Lv p m me KNEES m Lp emm qe m re Te me pem a we aem n iti e emi en Lue rp mne em Due prp emm em Table C 1 2D ACM Commands Continued Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev c APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands 2D ACM Commands OPERATIING COMMAND HE FUNCTION C DLYC DLYC DLYV DLYV BOB Sets the velocity electronics settling time P LGPTR Egg Displays the current location of the logging pointer LGPTR BBBH Sets the current location of the logging pointer RALLC Enables display of compass calibration C 60 constants E RALLV Enables display of velocity calibration C 61 constants case ven Displays the firmware version number DIE Displays the selected parameters Fabia Starts continuous data output A Table C 1 2D ACM Commands Continued 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands p EE Go to the Run operating mode Usage R lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The R command sets the instrument into the Run operating mode In
12. 2D ACM Battery Pack 7 1 Degaussing a Battery Pack 1 56 v EE eas 7 1 Checking and Replacing the Battery Pack 7 3 Configuring the DC Channels A 1 Bulkhead Connector Wiring B 1 2D ACM Commands C 1 2D ACM Operating Modes eee eee eee C 1 Command Properties 2 25 shiete LCS EPLPLSREREDLEMPERS C 1 Entering Comtmartds suscitando C 2 Entering Commands for Selecting Parameters C 3 Entering Commands for Activating and Deactivating the Tilt and Compass Functions C 4 Entering Commands for Changing Constants C 4 Operational Commands eee eee C 5 Warranty Liability and RMA Return Procedure D 1 Falmouth Scientific Inc Limited Warranty D 1 Ei perire ei per dolet fac Je etn Rr le D 2 RMA Return Procedure 22s sets ela eee et ee eee x D 2 2D ACM User Manual November 2006 SECTION 1 Introduction 2D ACM collects outputs and stores instantaneous current velocity data in two dimensions along with 3 axis compass data 2 axis tilt data temperature data and data from optional sensors including a CTD The current velocity and tilt data can also be output and stored as vector averages over specified averaging intervals T he Falmouth Scientific 2 Dimensional Acoustic Current Meter The 2D ACM is configured using ACMPro a Microsoft Windows based software p
13. Enter RAUX CR or LF The instrument displays the outputs of the CTD if installed Waiting 5 sec for CTD Data 0 00 0 00 0 00 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands READP PTD E E ge eAe Displays the current location of the read pointer Usage READP lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open The READP command displays in bytes the location of the next byte to be read Description from memory Returns See Examples below Examples Enter READP CR or LF The instrument displays the current location of the read pointer 65653 See Also READP LGPTR RDM DDMP DLEN SMEM SLOG CLOG Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands READPz Sets the current location of the read pointer Usage READP nnnnnnn lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The READP command sets the current location of the read pointer in bytes which is the location of the next byte to be read from memory The range for nnnnnnn is 65536 to 1048575 Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt Examples Enter READP 556655 lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument sets the current location of the read pointer You can use the READP command to verify the correct location Enter READP lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current location of the read pointer as set by the READP command 556655 See Also READP LGPTR RDM
14. Files e ex E3 a Cal Const01 cal Files of type CAL Files CAL Cancel Figure 2 7 The Open Dialog Box for CAL Files gt Click the file you want to load and then click Open to load the calibration constants to the instrument s internal memory Or click Cancel to close the dialog box without loading the calibration constants 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 the 2D ACM fter you have connected the 2D ACM to your computer s serial port and to a power supply as described in Connecting the 2D ACM to Your SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring Y Computer on page 2 4 you are ready to check and configure the instrument This section describes how to perform these tasks and includes descriptions of each of the configuration settings and the instantaneous and vector averaged parameters Before you can configure the 2D ACM you must check the instrument Checking Checking the 2D ACM the instrument establishes communications with it and retrieves the instrument s model number serial number firmware version and calibration date In addition ACMPro checks the instrument s address and verifies the serial port to which it is connected Note ACMPro can be configured to automatically check the 2D ACM after the on Startup on page 3 2 for instructions on how to perform this function program has completed its startup See Checking the 2D ACM Automatically To check the 2D ACM Connect the 2
15. Manual November 2006 Operational Commands GD O nn 6QsQ Go to the Open operating mode Usage 0 lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Run Calibration Description The O command sets the instrument into the Open operating mode In Open mode data are not acquired and operational settings and calibration constants can be displayed and edited Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt Entering a lt CR gt or lt LF gt character a second time and every time thereafter displays the following OPEN MODE Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev GD APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands unn Go to the Calibration operating mode Usage C lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The C command sets the instrument into the Calibration operating mode In Calibration mode reference data and raw data can be displayed The Calibration mode allows you to read raw data for either the velocity interface or the compass interface Upon entering this mode the instrument will send the velocity raw data Using the RALLV and RALLC commands you can change between reading raw data for the velocity interface and the compass interface The output format in the case of raw data for the velocity interface is the following Row1 Raw readings of acoustic signals for the AB path of phase shifted signals in both directions Row2 Raw readings of acoustic signals for the CD path of phase shifted s
16. Manual November 2006 Operational Commands GD DLYC PEE Sets the compass electronics settling time Usage DLYC nn nnn lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DLYC command sets the settling time in milliseconds for the compass electronics Note The compass electronics settling time is factory set to 50 000 ms and should not be changed without first contacting FSI as changes to this time will affect the instrument s operation Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DLYC 50 000 CR or lt LF gt The instrument sets the compass electronics settling time in milliseconds You can use the DLYC command to verify the correct time Enter DLYC lt CR gt lt LF gt The instrument displays the compass electronics settling time in milliseconds as set by the DLYC command DLYC 50 000 See Also DLYV DLYC Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gp APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands DLYV Displays the velocity electronics settling time Usage DLYV lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DLYV command displays the settling time in milliseconds for the velocity electronics This time is factory set to 1 999 ms Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DLYV CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the velocity electronics settling time in milliseconds DLYV 1 999 See Also DLYC DLYV 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006
17. O 2D ACM Data ter EE File name 2D ACM datal Save as type ASCII Files DAT Cancel Figure 5 3 The Save As Dialog Box for Log Files P N 8000 2DACM Rev c SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data gt Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the data file gt In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically D Click Save to create the file in which to save the data and close the Save As dialog box for log files p In the Real Time Setup dialog box select the Display and Log Velocities in Knots check box to display and save the current velocities in knots Clear the check box to save them in cm s p If you want to average the data select the Turn On Averaging check box and enter an average length in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Length text box Clear the Turn On Averaging check box to turn off averaging and display the data at the 2 Hz sampling rate of the instrument p Click OK in the Real Time Setup dialog box P gt Click Start in the ACM Real Time Display window The Deployment Information window opens Deployment Information Number Mooring Cancel Position Help Latitude Longitude Depth Time 171249 Serial Number 1738 2D Date 07 24 2006 5 Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window
18. Run mode the instrument acquires data in Continuous Interval or Delayed Start mode In Continuous mode data are acquired continuously For the instrument to acquire data in Interval mode valid interval and on times must have been entered In Interval mode the instrument turns on and data are acquired at the beginning of each interval time as set by the ITIME command for the on time as set by the OTIME command The instrument turns off at the end of each on time For the instrument to acquire data in Delayed Start mode a valid delayed start time Continuous or Interval mode commencing at the date and time specified by the and date must have been entered In Delayed Start mode data are acquired in either DTIME command Returns See Examples below Examples Enter R CR or lt LF gt The instrument asks if you want to reset the logging pointers Logging Pointers Not Reset Reset No or Y es y Enter y or CR The instrument resets the logging pointer and zeros memory P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc Gp APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands Logging Pointer Reset Each 65536 bytes Type S to Stop Logging Pointer Reset Logging Memory Zeroed Logging NOT On Turn Logging On No or Y es Enter y or CR The instrument begins logging data Logging Ops Set Running Fingers UP Tilt Function is ON Compass Function is ON Logging Ops Set See Also ITIME OTIME DTIME S SC 2 D ACM User
19. The Open Dialog Box for Data Files If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder than the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located P gt Click the file you want to view and then click Open The View Data window shown in Figure 6 5 opens This window lists all the data in the data file as well as the deployment information if any were saved 5 335 Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev 6 6 SECTION 6 Retrieving and Saving Data from the 2D ACM View Data Filename C 2D ACM Data 2D ACM data01 Dat Deploy Number Mooring Position Latitude Longitude Depth Time 13 44 29 Date 07 27 2006 Serial Number 1738 2D AVN AVE ASPD AVDIR ATLT TIME DATE BATT STEMP 152 00 45 81 158 750 343 227 1 12 13 31 36 07 27 2006 S04 110 021 23 00 152 07 46 18 158 827 343 109 1 14 13 31 51 07 27 2006 904 1 13 021 23 00 152 22 46 14 159 056 343 138 1 14 13 32 06 07 27 2006 S04 1 06 028 23 00 151 85 46 03 158 584 343 138 1 14 13 32 21 07 27 2006 S904 107 021 23 00 152 22 45 76 158 850 343 268 1 17 13 32 36 07 27 2006 S904 1 09 027 23 00 15240 46 34 159 288 343 085 1 15 13 32 51 07 27 2006 S904 1 17 0 31 23 00 152 10 46 29 158 985 343 074 1 15 13 33 06 07 27 2006 9 04 1 11 0 30 23 00 152 07 45 98 158 873 343 179 1 14 13 33 21 07 27 200
20. and date as acquired from the computer on which ACMPro is running is shown in the Instrument Time and Instrument Date displays The Time Set window also opens displaying the time and date Click OK or Cancel in the Time Set window and then click Save in the Configure ACM dialog box Setting Up Memory You can select whether to store data to the 2D ACM s internal memory using the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Memory tab is shown in Figure 3 8 In addition the Memory tab displays the length in bytes of each data record and the total memory in bytes available in the instrument Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Memory Statistics D ji Current Record Length bytes 51 Memory Size bytes 1048576 __ Cancel MW Log Data To Memory Help Figure 3 8 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Memory Tab The only memory setup selection is the following Log Data to Memory Select to store data to the instrument s internal memory 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM eb To set up memory p gt Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens D gt Select the Memory tab p gt Select the Log Data to Memory check box to store data to the instrument s internal memory or clear the check box to not store data gt Do one of the following Click Sav
21. current velocity and optional instantaneous parameter selections are listed indicator arrow on the velocity head of information on the Memory tab below where the X and Y Velocity parameters reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 3 4 The X component of the current velocity instrument The Y component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to the direction indicator arrow on the velocity head of X Velocity Y Velocity instrument The north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the North Velocity instrument s tilt The east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt The sound velocity in water in m sec East Velocity The CTD outputs of conductivity in mmho cm temperature in C and pressure in dBars with optional CTD Sound Velocity CTD only The water temperature in C The instrument battery voltage in volts The output in counts from 0 to 4095 of Sea Temperature Battery Voltage the Channel 1 A D The output in counts from 0 to 4095 of User A D Channel 1 the Channel 2 A D The raw velocity data for each of the User A D Channel 2 acoustic paths Path Velocities VPATH P N 8000 2DACM Rev c SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Index mark aligns with X axis Figure 3 4 Parameter Orientation Definitions
22. number on all documents and correspondence Prepay the freight 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006
23. of a 2D ACM 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM co To select the instantaneous parameters p gt Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens gt Select the Parameters tab p gt Select the check boxes for the instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not gt Do one of the following Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters Selecting the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters to be output and stored by the 2D ACM is performed using the Compass tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Compass tab is shown in Figure 3 5 The compass and tilt parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged Note The number of selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box See Setting Up Memory on page 3 14 for information on the Memory tab Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gi SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Me
24. of data followed by a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also SC RALLV 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Gt RALLV o Enables display of velocity calibration constants Usage RALLV CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Calibration Description The RALLV command enables the display of the velocity calibration constants in the Calibration mode Returns See Examples below Examples In Calibration mode enter RALLV lt CR gt or lt LF gt and then again enter lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the velocity calibration constants 8764 8336 8524 8980 8687 8446 8587 8841 8697 8364 8624 8980 8640 8332 8588 8917 8670 8660 8598 8608 8759 8588 8545 8724 8733 8584 8613 8770 8707 8522 8558 8756 10 48 1 55 134 15 1 50 Entering a lt CR gt or lt LF gt character every time thereafter displays a scan of data followed by a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also SC RALLC v Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands S N Displays the serial number Usage S N CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The S N command displays the serial number of the instrument Returns See Examples below Examples Enter S N CR or LF The instrument displays its serial number S N 1738 2D See Also VER 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands VER PT EEE ee Displays t
25. on the 2D ACM are ON Velocity in the North Direction VN Velocity in the East Direction VE External CTD Option CTD Sea Temperature STEMP Battery Voltage BATT Tilt in the X Direction TX Tilt in the Y Direction TY Instrument Direction Heading DIR Time Stamp every scan ATIME Vector Averaging Channels Average Tilt ATLT The averaging interval will be 00 30 min sec Statistics Run Time Configuration The Statistics are based on DELAYED START The 2D ACM will start on 06 22 2020 at 13 52 56 The 2D ACM will start in INTERVAL mode The interval period ITIME will be 00 01 00 The sampling period OTIME will be 00 00 30 The 2D ACM with a Alkaline Battery will last for days Starting on and the end date will be The number of bytes recorded to memory for each scan is 45 bytes Total Number of scans 1048576 45 2 23301 scans Figure 3 13 Example 2D ACM Configuration File Printout 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 SECTION 4 Deploying the 2D ACM instrument under its own internal battery power and store all the data to the instrument s internal memory for later retrieval See SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM for instructions on how to check and configure the 2D ACM This section describes the various modes of operation in which the 2D ACM can run under its own internal battery and provides instructions on how to prepare the 2D ACM for deployment Q nce you have checked and configured
26. selects the Tilt Y instantaneous parameter D Type RDM and then press Enter The instantaneous and average parameters that have been selected to be output and stored by the instrument should be displayed V Look for TX ON and TY ON and note which two adjacent columns they are located in The columns are separated by commas p Type R and then press Enter This places the instrument in Run mode and the following message should be displayed Logging Pointers Not Reset Reset N o or Y es p Type N or n without pressing Enter A message which varies in content depending on the current configuration of the instrument should be displayed and should include the following Tilt Function is ON p Type SC and then press Enter Data should output continuously from the instrument and should be displayed in the Communications Window Look for the columns noted in Step 11 These are the X and Y components of the instrument s tilt Tilt X and Tilt Y See Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters on page 3 7 for a description of these parameters 5 While observing the Tilt X and Tilt Y data vary the vertical position of the instrument The data should vary and be consistent with the vertical position of the instrument Note After a few minutes the data will appear to stop updating This is because the window buffer is filled However data are still being output by the instrument
27. shown in Figure 7 2 Using a 5 16 inch Allen wrench and a pair of pliers loosen the zinc anode in the mooring frame as shown in Figure 7 3 Unscrew the anode far enough such that it will be possible to use an adjustable wrench to loosen the nut next to the anode as described in Step 5 Using a 5 16 inch nut driver and an adjustable wrench remove the nut and bolt securing the band clamp as shown in Figure 7 4 and then spread the band clamp slightly and remove it from the end cap Falmouth Scientific Inc Vv dd ui Allen head ag screws 4 Figure 7 2 Loosening the Four Allen Head Screws in the Mooring Frame Figure 7 3 Loosening the Zinc Anode Figure 7 4 Removing Band Clamp P N 8000 2DACM Rev 7 4 SECTION 7 Replacing the 2D ACM Battery Pack gt Using a 5 16 inch Allen wrench and an adjustable wrench loosen the nut and bolt securing the mooring frame to the housing as shown in Figure 7 5 Loosen them just enough such that the mooring frame will be able to slide over the housing Figure 7 5 Loosening the Nut and Bolt Securing the Mooring Frame b Carefully thread the mooring frame around the fingers of the velocity head until the frame is free Set the frame aside Velocity head fingers p gt Carefully pull the end cap straight out from the housing and Y 3 lay it on its side as shown in Fig Ev Figure 7 7 Leave the in line connector which connects the ba
28. that have not been selected are displayed as OFF in the Parameters area of the graphics display or zero in the analog displays The displays are updated at the end of every averaging interval However if the Average Interval is zero or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected the displays are updated at the 2 Hz sampling rate of the instrument are based on the set time and date of your computer are provided Displays the time the last averaging interval ended Displays today s date In addition to the parameter displays the following time and date displays which Displays the time the next averaging Current Time Current Date interval will start Displays the date the next averaging Next Time interval will start Next Date P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc GI SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data ie EI Vel North cm s Parameters Sound Speed LI P 8 r i Pressure Speed and Dir Velocity Direction 231 2 Sea Temperatur Sea Pressure Battery Voltage Instrument Time 11 50 51 Instrument Date Current Time 11 47 30 Next Time 11 47 50 Current Date 07 25 2006 Next Date 07 25 2006 Figure 5 5 The Graphics Display Note Ifthe Average Interval is zero the Current Time and Next Time displays are the same as are the Current Date and Next Date displays Note The Velo
29. the 2D ACM you can deploy the Modes of Operation Before you deploy the 2D ACM under its own internal battery power you must decide which method of deployment to use The method of deployment is determined by which of the available modes of operation is selected The different operating modes allow you to deploy the 2D ACM under its own battery power in a way that makes the most efficient use of the available memory and maximizes the battery life The 2D ACM has three operating modes Continuous mode where the instrument continuously stores the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval Interval mode where the instrument stores the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval for the On Time beginning at the start of every time interval Delayed mode where the instrument commences the Interval mode beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Note For any mode if the Average Interval is zero or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected the selected instantaneous data are stored at the 2 Hz sampling rate of the instrument Any selected vector averages are not stored Note For Delayed mode if the Interval Time is zero or if the On Time is greater than the Interval Time the instrument commences Continuous mo
30. velocities verses either number of scans or time The Speed and Direction display shows a stick plot of current speed and direction where the speed is calculated from the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector averaged horizontal current velocities and the direction is calculated from the arctangent The current speed is represented as the length of a line one line for each scan and the direction as the orientation of each line 0 to 360 clockwise from straight up where 0 is true north The Progressive Vector display shows current speed and direction information on a polar graph and as in the Speed and Direction display the vector averaged horizontal current velocity is represented as the length and orientation of a line one line for each scan The Direction Distribution display shows histograms of the vector averaged current velocities and the current directions each verses number of scans FSIPost which is used to input CTD data that have been acquired from an optional CTD by ACMPro and saved into three files created by ACMPost a data file with extension dat a calibration file with extension c00 and a header file with extension Aidr FSIPost inputs all three files and provides a number of data processing features including first difference editing time lag correction calculation of selected parameters and calculation of pressure averages In addition FSIPost allows you to save view and print reports including pl
31. 0 to 59 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter ITIME lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current interval time and allows you to enter a new time Interval Time 00 10 00 Enter time hh mm ss Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the interval time as is or enter the time in hours minutes and seconds and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands See Also OTIME TIME DATE P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc Gc APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands OTIME Displays and sets the on time Usage OTIME CR or LF Operating Modes Open Description The OTIME command displays and allows you to set the on time of the instrument The on time is the time in hours minutes and seconds beginning at the start of each interval time during which the instrument is on and collecting data Note The time set by the OTIME command must be shorter than the time set by the ITIME command by at least five seconds When setting the on time use the hh mm ss format hh Hours 01 to 24 mm Minutes 00 to 59 SS Seconds 00 to 59 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter OTIME CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current on time and allows you to enter a new time ON Time 00 02 00 Enter time hh mm ss Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the on time as is or enter the time in hours minutes and seconds and th
32. 01 to 24 mm Minutes 00 to 59 SS Seconds 00 to 59 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DTIME lt CR gt or lt LF gt 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands The instrument displays the current delayed start date and allows you to enter a new date Delayed Start Date 09 12 2006 Enter date mm dd yyyy Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the delayed start date as is or enter the date in months days and years and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt The instrument displays the current delayed start time and allows you to enter a new time Delayed Start Time 2 13 14 54 Enter time hh mm ss Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the delayed start time as is or enter the time in hours minutes and seconds and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also TIME DATE P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands ITIME Displays and sets the interval time Usage ITIME CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The ITIME command displays and allows you to set the interval time of the instrument The interval time is the time in hours minutes and seconds between the start of each on time Note The time set by the ITIME command must be longer than the time set by the OTIME command by at least five seconds When setting the interval time use the hh mm ss format hh Hours 01 to 24 mm Minutes 00 to 59 SS Seconds 0
33. 2D ACM Compact Vector Averaged Current Speed and Direction Meter User Manual November 2006 P N 8000 2DAOM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc 1400 Route 28A Cataumet MA 02534 U S A Tel 508 564 7640 Fax 508 564 7643 www falmouth com Falmouth Scientific Inc wv The information descriptions and illustrations in this manual are the property of Falmouth Scientific Inc FSI and may be disclosed only to those persons or organizations specifically authorized by FSI Duplication of any part of this manual is strictly prohibited unless authorized in writing by FSI The ACMPro software program may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license C Copyright 2006 by FSI Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 2D ACM User Manual November 2006 System Configuration Requirements The system configuration required for ACMPro to operate properly includes the following e Microsoft Windows 98 or higher Pentium processor Minimum 32 MB of RAM Monitor 800 x 600 minimum 1024 x 768 recommended CD ROM drive e 10 MB free space Pull Down Menus Like most programs ACMPro uses pull down menus which are opened from the menu bar in the program s Main window by pointing to the item with the mouse pointer and clicking the left mouse button When the menu is open you can select an item from it in the same manner In many of the procedur
34. 599594e 00 v Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands K4 3 836499e 04 K5 7 975200e 00 K6 4 546167e 02 K7 4 030540e 00 K8 3 292473e 04 TO 2 300000e 01 SAL 3 500000e 01 DBAR 0 000000e 00 STOFF 0 000000e 00 VELXS 1 000000e 00 ZHX 9 878999e 02 ZHY 5 827750e 03 T11 9 401084e 02 T21 3 935865e 03 T12 8 101840e 03 T22 8 902404e 02 T13 2 535081e 03 T23 1 787802e 04 T31 4 238105e 04 T32 4 003417e 03 T33 1 133374e 01 DEX 5 310700e 01 DEY 2 127300e 01 DEZ 0 000000e 00 See Also P 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Gc RCALC IIIMWMWEWEE M M XA Displays the compass calibration constants Usage RCALC lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Calibration Description The RCALC command displays the compass calibration constants Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RAUX lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays all the compass calibration constants rcalc S N 1738 2D VER 2 2 CDATE 7APR4 ZHX 9 878999e 02 ZHY 5 827750e 03 ZHZ 2 081500e 02 T11 9 401084e 02 T21 2 3 935865e 03 T12 3 101840e 03 T22 8 902404e 02 T13 2 535081e 03 T23 1 787802e 04 T31 4 238105e 04 T32 4 003417e 03 T33 1 133374e 01 DEX 5 310700e 01 DEY 2 127300e 01 DEZ 0 000000e 00 v Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev
35. 6 S04 1 03 025 23 00 15258 46 12 159 399 343 183 1 15 13 33 36 07 27 2006 904 1 13 0 36 23 00 152 56 46 06 159 359 343201 1 14 13 33 51 07 27 2006 9 04 028 2300 15208 45 69 158 733 343278 1 13 1 152 04 45 74 158 769 343 256 1 12 1 152 70 45 72 159 399 343 332 1 10 1 153 06 45 99 159 820 343 277 1 10 1 112 1 1131 3 34 06 07 27 2006 904 021 2300 3 34 21 07 27 2006 S04 1 08 028 23 00 3 34 36 07 27 2006 S04 105 033 23 00 3 34 51 07 27 2006 S04 1 05 020 23 00 153 60 46 23 160 408 343 248 3 35 06 07 27 2006 804 032 23 00 15347 ARIA IAN PAI 243257 235821 07 27 2008 ana 1nn Help Figure 6 5 The View Data Window To view columns that are not shown drag the scroll box in the horizontal scroll bar to the right This scroll box is shown only if one or more columns are hidden To view scans that are not shown click the up or down arrow in the vertical scroll bar to scroll through the scans one scan at a time Or drag the scroll box up or down to quickly scroll through the scans This scroll box is shown only if one or more scans are hidden Ex To close the View Data window click Close The column headings for all the parameters that can be viewed in the View Data window are the following AVN Vector averaged north current velocity in cm sec AVE Vector averaged east current velocity in cm sec ASPD Calculated vector averaged current speed
36. 9 Setting the Run Times cece eee 3 11 Setting Up Memory 3 14 Reviewing the Statistics 2 eee 3 15 Selecting the Options 3 18 Saving the 2D ACM Configuration to a File 3 19 Configuring the 2D ACM from a Saved File 3 20 Printing the Configuration File 3 21 SECTION 4 Deploying the 2D ACM 4 1 Modes of Operation 4 1 Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment 4 2 Changing the Mode of Operation 4 4 Checking the Delayed Time and Date Settings 4 5 SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data 5 1 Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays 5 1 Viewing the Digital Display and Saving Data from te 2D ACM salariato RR 5 1 Viewing the Graphics Display and Saving Data from the 2DSAU M sacro irte ht t e aca p OR 9 I DAD Ch oe 5 6 A RE AH Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2D ACM Rev SECTION 6 SECTION 7 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D Changing the Graphics Display Settings 5 9 Changing the Velocity Display Settings 5 9 Changing the Tilt Display Settings 5 10 Changing the Speed and Direction Display Settings 5 10 Retrieving and Saving Data from the 2D ACM m ia 6 1 Retrieving and Saving data from the 2D ACM 6 1 Viewing the aldea det Re S E e oe Mag E x 6 5 Replacing the
37. CM Help Include Header Information in Printouts Cancel Acoustic Modem Acquisition Modem ID fo Acoustic Retries E Acoustic Delay n 0 seconds Log Processed Data to File Log Raw Data Print Processed Data Packets Output Statistics Data on COM2 Prompt User if CRC Bad meters Tide Corrections Instrument Depth Off Bottom 1 Atmospheric Pressure 1000 mB ars True North Correction degrees Direction Corrections Figure 3 2 The ACMPro Properties Dialog Box Configuring the 2D ACM Configuring the 2D ACM requires that you make the following settings Select the current velocity and optional instantaneous parameters to be Select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters to be output and output and stored stored and whether to use them in the current velocity calculations Select the current velocity and tilt vector averages to be output and stored and over what interval Enter the delay time and date the interval time and the on time Select whether to log data to memory Review the statistics Select options P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc co SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM The 2D ACM is configured from the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Memory Statistics amp Velocity Iv Sea Temperature m Y Velocity fu Cancel r IV Battery Voltage Help MW North
38. CM Config acm If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder than the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located D gt Click the file you want open and then click Open The Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens to the Parameters tab 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Printing the Configuration File cO Look in e 2D ACM Configurations v amp md EH 2D ACM config acm Files of type FSI ACM Files ACM X Cancel Figure 3 12 The Open Dialog Box for ACM Files Click Save to close the Configure ACM dialog box and configure the 2D ACM Printing the Configuration File Once you have configured an ACM either manually or from a saved file the configuration file can be printed To print an ACM configuration file gt Choose File gt Print Configuration The Print dialog box opens gt Select the printer to use and then click OK The ACM configuration file is printed An example of a printed 2D ACM configuration file is shown in Figure 3 13 Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM ACMPro Falmouth Scientific Inc 1400 Route 28A PO Box 315 Cataumet MA 02534 0315 U S A Phone 508 564 7640 FAX 508 564 7643 2D ACM Configuration Serial 1781 2D The following channels
39. D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON D gt Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens Choose Configure Check Instrument ACMPro displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM in the display area of the Main window as shown in Figure 3 1 The Instrument window in the Main window displays the model and serial numbers firmware version and calibration date of the instrument P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM sce Ld e Contigge Run trutnmect Batre Cath Communicibon Melo 0 demum Figure 3 1 The Main Window after Checking a 2D ACM Checking the 2D ACM Automatically on Startup To configure ACMPro to automatically check the 2D ACM on startup p gt Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens p Choose File gt Properties The ACMPro Properties dialog box shown in Figure 3 2 opens gt Select the Check for Instrument at Program Start check box p gt Click OK to save the new setting and close the ACMPro Properties dialog box If you click OK ACMPro will check the 2D ACM automatically the next time the program completes its startup 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Properties Configuring the 2D A
40. E command causes all calibration constants and operational settings to be written to flash memory Caution The E command overwrites the current calibration constants and operational settings in flash memory Before using the E command use the RCAL command to verify that the calibration constants are correct Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also RCAL 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands CDATE PEE Displays the calibration date Usage CDATE lt CR gt or lt LF gt CDATE ddmmmyy lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The CDATE command displays the calibration date of the instrument Returns See Examples below Examples Enter CDATE lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current date CDATE 12AUG5 lt CR gt lt LF gt Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gc APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands DTIME Displays and sets the delayed start date and time Usage DTIME CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DTIME command displays and allows you to set the delayed start date and time of the instrument Note The time set by the DTIME command must be later than the current time and date by at least one minute When setting the delayed start date use the mm dd yyyy format mm Month 01 to 12 dd Day 01 to 31 yyyy Year 1998 to 2030 When setting the delayed start time use the hh mm ss format hh Hours
41. EE Sets the current location of the logging pointer Usage LGPTR nnnnnnn CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The LGPTR command sets the current location of the logging pointer in bytes which is the location of the next byte to be written to memory The range for nnnnnnn is 65536 to 1048575 Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt Examples Enter LGPTR 255665 CR or lt LF gt The instrument sets the current location of the logging pointer You can use the LGPTR command to verify the correct location Enter LGPTR lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current location of the logging pointer as set by the LGPTR command 255665 See Also LGPTR READP RDM DDMP DLEN SMEM SLOG CLOG Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gu APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands RALLC Enables display of compass calibration constants Usage RALLC CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Calibration Description The RALLC command enables the display of the compass calibration constants in the Calibration mode Returns See Examples below Examples In Calibration mode enter RALLC CR or lt LF gt and then again enter CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the compass calibration constants 69 2719 14845 6556 6487 11219 8500 15596 751 20529 22402 43749 0 43 44 3960 7 2 Entering a lt CR gt or lt LF gt character every time thereafter displays a scan
42. M Rev c SECTION 4 Deploying the 2D ACM p gt After verifying the time and date information in the Delayed Start OK window click Yes to go back to the selected mode Or click No if you want to reconfigure or redeploy the instrument If you click No see SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM if you want to reconfigure the instrument or see Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment on page 4 2 if you want to redeploy the instrument If you click Yes the Delayed Start Pass window opens Delayed Start Pass Place the KS switch in the off position and remove the test cable Switch the KS switch to KS OFF remove the test cable and then Click OK The 2D ACM continues to run in the selected mode and is ready to be deployed Caution If you are not deploying the 2D ACM and only want to verify that it is acquiring and storing data you can leave the test cable connected However you must switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS OFF to ensure that the selected operating mode functions correctly 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data from the test cable See SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM for instructions on how to check and configure the 2D ACM Or the test cable can be replaced with a mooring cable where the maximum length of the cable depends on the selected baud rate of the instrument In both these configurations data can
43. N 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Memory Statistics 4 Method of Deployment SSE i Cancel i C Interval Continuous Expected Running Days 20 Expected End Date 08 11 2006 Expected Memory Usage 100 0 Memory will Fillin 12 34 Days Figure 3 9 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Statistics Tab The statistics displays are the following Start Date The date on which the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data This date is the current date or if the Delayed option is selected in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab it is the date entered in the Delayed Date text box in the Time tab Expected Running Days The approximate number of days the instrument will remain powered and capable of collecting data Caution Expected Running Days is an approximation of the battery life hence the instrument s internal memory can fill before the expected number of running days has been reached Expected End Date The date on which the instrument will no longer be powered and is based on the Expected Running Days Expected Memory Usage The amount of the instrument s internal memory in percent that is expected to be used during the Expected Running Days Memory Will Fill in The number of days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory Caution The instrument internal memory can fill before the expected number of running d
44. Operational Commands CD DLYV PEE Sets the velocity electronics settling time Usage DLY V nn nnn lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DLY V command sets the settling time in milliseconds for the velocity electronics Note The velocity electronics settling time is factory set to 1 999 ms and should not be changed without first contacting FSI as changes to this time will affect the instrument s operation Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DLY V 1 999 lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument sets the velocity electronics settling time in milliseconds You can use the DLYV command to verify the correct time Enter DLYV lt CR gt lt LF gt The instrument displays the velocity electronics settling time in milliseconds as set by the DLYV command DLYV 1 999 See Also DLYV DLYC Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Go APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands LGPTR Displays the current location of the logging pointer Usage LGPTR CR or LF Operating Modes Open Description The LGPTR command displays in bytes the location of the next byte to be written to memory Returns See Examples below Examples Enter LGPTR CR or LF The instrument displays the current location of the logging pointer 68607 See Also LGPTR READP RDM DDMP DLEN SMEM SLOG CLOG 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands GD LGPTR P
45. Pro Main window opens p gt Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications window shown in Figure C 1 opens Communications Window Communications Window Standard CR v Baud Rate 9600 Baud Rate Figure C 1 The Communications Window gt Type the command in accordance with the commands listed in Table C 1 or as described below 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Entering Commands Entering Commands for Selecting Parameters You must select the parameters that you want logged to memory or output or both To select any of the parameters listed below go to the Open mode and then enter the parameter name followed by ON and a CR or lt LF gt To deselect the parameter enter the parameter followed by OFF and a CR or lt LF gt For example to select AVN enter AVN ON followed by a CR or lt LF gt to deselect AVN enter AVN OFF followed by a CR or lt LF gt Note Either lower or upper case characters may be used The selected parameters can include the following AVN Vector averaged north current velocity in cm sec AVE Vector averaged east current velocity in cm sec ATLT Vector averaged tilt in degrees ATIME Data record time CTD CTD input HDNG Instantaneous instrument heading in degrees BATT Battery voltage in volts VX Instantaneous X current velocity in cm sec VY Instantaneous Y current velocity in cm sec TX Instantaneous Tilt X in degrees TY
46. Start gt Control Panel Add or Remove Programs The Add or Remove Programs dialog box opens gt Click Add New Programs and then click CD or Floppy and follow the instructions to install the software Starting ACMPro To start ACMPro choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens The Kick Start Feature The 2D ACM includes a Kick Start KS feature which when enabled allows you to configure the instrument or retrieve data from it even when the instrument has been configured to remain off using the run time settings The test cable includes a KS switch which allows you to connect the power supply and the computer to the 2D ACM and to switch the KS feature on or off KS can also be enabled by connecting Pin 5 KS to Pin 1 Ground on the instrument s bulkhead connector or directly to power supply ground See APPENDIX B Bulkhead Connector Wiring for information on the 2D ACM bulkhead connector wiring The Optional RS 485 Interface An optional RS 485 interface instead of the standard RS 232 interface can be installed on the 2D ACM If the instrument has been ordered with this option an RS 485 RS 232 converter is also included v Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation Connecting the 2D ACM to Your Computer The following items are required to connect the 2D ACM to your computer Te
47. The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays p Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data acquisition and the serial number of the instrument are saved The ACM Real Time Display window displays in real time the data for all the parameters selected in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs in the Configure ACM dialog box See SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM for the parameter descriptions and units of measure Those parameters that have not been selected are displayed as OFF The displays are updated at the end of every averaging length as entered in the Real Time Setup dialog box if the Turn On Averaging check box is selected If this check box is cleared the displays are Compass Tilt degrees TiltY degrees 0 89 0 24 Hy Hz 0 9002 updated at the 2 Hz sampling rate of the instrument 0 4299 Hx 0 0688 Heading ACM Real Time Display Velocities cm s North East Up Speed Direction 232 29 112 61 OFF 258 15 25 86 degrees x n Z 259 02 155 55 206 35 OFF CTD and Calculated Parameters Temperature Pressure Sound Velocity Conductivity Temperature Depth Celsius dbars cm s mmho cm Celsius dbars
48. This warranty is void if in FSI s opinion the product has been damaged by accident or mishandled altered or repaired by the customer where such treatment has affected its performance or reliability In the event of such mishandling all costs for repair and return freight will be charged to the customer All products supplied by FSI that are designed for use under hydrostatic loading have been certified by actual pressure testing prior to shipment Any damage that occurs as a direct result of flooding is NOT covered by this warranty If a product is returned for warranty repair and no defect is found the customer will be charged a diagnostic fee plus all shipping costs Incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred as a result of a product s malfunction are not the responsibility of FSI Equipment not manufactured by FSI is supported only to the extent of the original equipment manufacturer s OEM original warranties All OEM sensors that utilize electrodes oxygen cartridges pH ORP etc are warranted at the time of shipment and shall perform upon initial installation within stated specifications If the product proves to be defective within the OEM s warranty FSI will replace the product or defective part with a similar model product or part but only to the extent that the OEM warrants All returned products must be accompanied by a Returned Material Authorization RMA number issued by FSI Shipments without an RMA number wi
49. Time and Delayed Date as described below Note If one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected and a value for the Average Interval is entered the On Time should be set to an integer number that is evenly divisible by the Average Interval See Selecting the Current Velocity and Tilt Vector Averages on page 3 9 for information on the Average Interval For example if the Average Interval is 5 minutes the On Time should be set to 5 10 15 or any multiple of 5 minutes Otherwise the last averaging interval during the On Time will be shorter than the Average Interval setting Delayed Date The date on which the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data at the Delayed Time Delayed Time The time of day on the Delayed Date the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data You can also select whether you want to record a time stamp with each data record Record Time in Memory Select to record a time stamp with each data record 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM To set the run times and select whether to record a time stamp with each data record lip Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens 2 Select the Time tab text box Be sure it is at least five seconds less than the Interval Time entered gt Enter the Interval Time in hours minute
50. Velocity User A D Channel 1 MW EastVelocity User A D Channel 2 DO Path Velocities PATH Sound Velocity D iv CTD Figure 3 3 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Parameters Tab To open the Configure ACM dialog box Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument ACMPro first reads the current configuration of the 2D ACM while displaying which items are being read and then it opens the dialog box Note If the 2D ACM has not been checked since starting ACMPro the Configure Instrument item in the Configure menu is grayed and cannot be chosen See Checking the 2D ACM on page 3 1 for instructions on how to check the instrument Note Check boxes in the Configure ACM dialog boxes that are grayed cannot be selected for a 2D ACM Selecting the Current Velocity and Optional Instantaneous Parameters Selecting the current velocity and optional instantaneous parameters to be output and stored by the 2D ACM is performed using the Parameters tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Parameters tab is the one shown in Figure 3 3 All the parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM Note The number of selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box See Setting Up Memory on page 3 14 for in cm sec relative to the direction The
51. ace a battery pack you should degauss it first Degaussing minimizes the effects the magnetic materials contained in the battery pack have on the instrument s compass See Optional Items on page 2 2 for the FSI part number for the battery pack To check or replace the 2D ACM battery pack you must first remove the mooring frame and then the instrument s end cap After these items are removed the battery pack can be checked while it is connected to the instrument This section provides instructions on how to degauss a battery pack and how to check and replace the battery pack B efore deploying the 2D ACM you should check the instrument s battery Note In addition to degaussing the battery pack you should run the software program Hardiron which is included on the CD with ACMPro Hardiron calibrates the compass to additionally compensate for any residual magnetic effects remaining after degaussing the battery pack Degaussing a Battery Pack Before installing a new battery pack in the 2D ACM the battery pack should be degaussed This is especially important for alkaline battery packs which contain magnetic materials that may adversely affect the performance of the instrument s compass Degaussing reduces these magnetic effects To degauss a battery pack a degaussing coil is required which is simply a large coil that is energized with an AC current The battery pack is passed through the coil and then slowly removed Degaussing coils are typ
52. are acquired and stored There are three Run modes Continuous where data are acquired continuously Interval where data are acquired at specified intervals for specified periods and Delayed Start where data acquisition begins at a specified time and date in the future in Continuous or Interval mode The instrument normally powers up in Run mode Open mode is used to update calibration and other operational parameters Calibration mode provides certain functions that are used when the instrument is calibrated Command Properties All the 2D ACM commands exhibit the following common properties e A command is executed only after a carriage return CR or a line feed lt LF gt character is received Additional characters received after a CR or LF character are ignored until the command is executed Unless specified otherwise a command can be entered in either upper or lower case letters vw Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev C 2 APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands All displays are followed by a CR and a lt LF gt character at the end of each line e A command is invalid if it is not recognized for the specific operating mode or if it is entered incorrectly or incompletely e f an entered command is invalid the message BAD COMMAND is displayed Entering Commands To enter a 2D ACM command gt Choose Start gt All Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACM
53. ays shown in the Expected Running Days display has been reached 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM ep There are three operating modes Continuous Delayed and Interval See Modes of Operation on page 4 1 for information on the operating modes The operating mode selected determines the planned method of deployment Selecting an operating mode in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab only determines the values shown in the statistics displays it does not determine the actual operating mode The three method of deployment options are the following Continuous Once deployed the instrument will immediately turn on and begin collecting data continuously Interval Once deployed the instrument will immediately turn on and begin collecting data for the On Time and at the Interval Time entered in the Time tab Delayed Once deployed the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data on the date shown in the Start Date display Data will be collected for the On Time and at the Interval Time entered in the Time tab To review the statistics gt Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens p Select the Statistics tab gt Select the planned method of deployment Verify the correct start date in the Start Date display This date should be the date entered as the Delaye
54. battery pack Standard Items The following standard items are included with each delivery e 2D ACM ACMPro for Windows CD ROM Test cable Power supply with AC line cord Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev eco SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation e Documentation package e Dummy connector and locking sleeve e This manual Alkaline battery pack degaussed Optional Items Optional items typically include the following e Additional test cable Additional power supply with AC line cord Additional battery pack RS 485 interface e Watertight case These items are available from FSI and are listed with their part numbers in Table 2 1 below See Customer Service on page ili for information on how to contact FSI to order any of these items Optional Items Available from FSI ITEM FSI PART NUMBER Test Cable 2ACM CAB TST Power Supply 2ACM OP PWR Alkaline Battery Pack 2ACM OP AB RS 485 Interface 2ACM OP 485 Watertight Case 2ACM OP PSC Table 2 1 Optional Items Available from FSI 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Installing ACMPro c Installing ACMPro The 2D ACM is configured using the ACMPro software which must be installed on the computer to which the instrument will be connected To install ACMPro gt Exit all programs and turn off any virus protection or screen saver software D gt Insert the ACMPro for Windows CD into your CD ROM drive p Select
55. be acquired viewed and saved all in real time but only in Continuous mode the Interval and Delayed modes are not available for real time data acquisition Viewing is either on a digital display or on a graphics display and recording is directly to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both A fter the 2D ACM has been checked and configured it can be run directly Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays ACMPro provides a digital display for viewing real time data from the 2D ACM The digital display allows you to view instantaneous and average current velocities current speed in cm sec or knots sea temperature sea pressure sound velocity compass and CTD data battery voltage and A D channel outputs and instrument and computer time and date all on one display In addition ACMPro provides a graphics display for viewing real time data from the 2D ACM The graphics display provides a combination of analog and digital displays of the same information provided in the digital display You can also change the graphics display settings such as full scale ranges and the colors of the needles in the analog displays See Changing the Graphics Display Settings on page 5 9 for instructions on how to change the graphics display settings Viewing the Digital Display and Saving Data from the 2D ACM Once configured the 2D ACM can be run and the data acquired in real time while viewing the data on a digital disp
56. cifications 1 5 Below are the general specifications for the 2D ACM along with the specifications for the velocity compass tilt and temperature sensors Note These specifications are subject to change without notice General Power requirements Depth rating Sample rate Vector averaging period DC channels Mooring frame Bulkhead connector Real time clock stability Communication interface Baud rate Data format Internal memory Battery pack Weight in air Weight in water Internal battery pack or external 9 20 VDC 12 mA with no CTD 32 mA with CTD 200 m standard epoxy resin housing 7000 m optional 6AL4V titanium housing 2 Hz maximum 15 seconds to 59 minutes and 59 seconds 0 5 0 VDC 1 5 ton painted 316 stainless steel standard 5 ton painted 316 stainless steel optional Subconn MCBHSF mates with MCIL5M 5 ppm initial accuracy 12 ppm year RS 232 standard RS 485 optional 110 19200 bits sec 8 data bits 1 stop bit 1 MB 5 welded alkaline D cells 7 5 V nominal at 10 Avh 8 0 Ib 3 6 kg with 200 m housing 9 5 Ib 0 7 kg with CTD 4 0 Ib 1 8 kg with 200 m housing 5 0 Ib 2 3 kg with CTD P N 8000 2DACM Rev SECTION 1 Introduction Velocity Sensor type Range Accuracy Resolution Compass Sensor type Range Accuracy Resolution Tilt Sensor type Range Accuracy Resolution Temperature Sensor type Range Accuracy
57. city Up display provides no data for the 2D ACM The time and date displays which are based on the set time of the instrument are also provided Instrument Time Displays the instrument time Instrument Date Displays the instrument date To close the graphics display and stop data acquisition choose Run Instrument gt End Graphics Mode 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Changing the Graphics Display Settings c Changing the Graphics Display Settings ACMPro allows you to change the full scale ranges and the needle colors of all the analog displays in the graphics display The displays are organized into three groups Velocity Tilt and Speed and Direction Note The Velocity Up displays provide no data for the 2D ACM Changing the Velocity Display Settings To change the settings of the Velocity displays Double click anywhere in any one of the three Velocity displays The Velocity Settings dialog box shown in Figure 5 6 opens Velocity Settings Left Meter Center Meter Right Meter Maximum Velocity Maximum Velocity Maximum Velocity 50 50 50 Needle Color Needle Color Needle Color Red Black Y Blue v Display in Knots Cancel Help Figure 5 6 The Velocity Settings Dialog Box p gt In the Left Meter area of the Velocity Settings dialog box enter the full scale range of the Velocity North display in the Maximum Velocity text box pe In the Left Meter area click the down arrow in the Needle Col
58. cting to the RS 485 Interface A 2D ACM with an RS 485 interface is shown set up with a computer in Figure 2 2 AC line cord Connect to ses Es C the POWER S connector Connect to 110 240 VAC RS 485 RS 232 converter Figure 2 2 2D ACM Setup with RS 485 Interface v Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev c SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation To connect a 2D ACM with an RS 485 interface to your computer p gt Disconnect the dummy connector from the bulkhead connector on the 2D ACM D gt Connect the test cable to the bulkhead connector on the 2D ACM and to the RS 485 connector of the RS 485 RS 232 converter gt Connect the RS 232 connector of the RS 485 RS 232 converter to the serial port on your computer pb Connect the AC line cord to the power supply and to a 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power source Selecting a Different Serial Port and Baud Rate The default serial port for the 2D ACM is COMI And the default baud rate is 9600 bits sec with one stop bit eight data bits and no parity Both the serial port and the baud rate can be selected in ACMPro Changing the Serial Port To select a different serial port p gt Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens gt Choose Communications Setup The Configuration COM Setup dialog box shown in Fi
59. current operating mode of the instrument Returns If the instrument is in Open mode open mode If the instrument is in Run or Interval mode run mode If the instrument is in Delayed Start mode delayed start mode If the instrument is in Calibration mode for velocity calibration cal vels mode If the instrument is in Calibration mode for compass calibration cal comp mode See Also ERR 0 AAC Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ED APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands TIME Displays and sets the RTC time Usage TIME CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The TIME command displays and allows you to set the current time of the real time clock in the instrument When setting the current time use the hh mm ss format hh Hours 01 to 24 mm Minutes 00 to 59 SS Seconds 00 to 59 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter TIME CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the current time and allows you to enter a new time Time 2 14 57 46 Enter time hh mm ss Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the time as is or enter the time in hours minutes and seconds and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also DATE 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands DATE PEE Displays and sets the RTC date Usage DATE CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DATE command displays and allows you to set the current date of the real
60. d Date in the Time tab when the Delayed option in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab is selected Otherwise it should be the instrument s date which is typically the current date Note Ifthe instrument date is not correct see Setting the Run Times on page 3 11 for instructions on how to set the instrument s time and date gt Verify that the expected running days shown in the Expected Running Days display is adequate Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ED SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Verify that the expected end date shown in the Expected End Date display is adequate D gt Note the amount of the instrument s internal memory that will be used in the Expected Memory Usage display gt Note how many days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory in the Memory will Fill in display Do one of the following Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting the Options Selecting options for the 2D ACM is performed using the Options tab in the Configure ACM dialog box If the Options tab is not visible click the right arrow in the Configure ACM dialog box The Options tab is shown in Figure 3 10 Configure ACM Compass Average Time Memory Statistics Options l V Output data to th
61. de beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co SECTION 4 Deploying the 2D ACM Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment After a 2D ACM has been checked and configured it can be deployed under its own internal battery power and the data stored to the instrument s memory for later retrieval Once checked and configured the 2D ACM can be prepared for deployment If necessary however before deploying the instrument replace the battery pack See SECTION 7 Replacing the 2D ACM Battery Pack for instructions on how to replace the battery pack Note Because the 2D ACM includes a lithium battery for memory backup and the real time clock RTC which provides the instrument s time and date replacing the battery pack will not affect the instrument s configuration stored data or time and date settings To prepare the 2D ACM for deployment p gt Connect the 2D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON D gt Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens nz Choose Configure gt Check Instrument ACMPro displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM is Choose Run Instrument gt Deploy A Question window opens indicating that all memory will be erased and asking if you want to continue Questi
62. der they were logged enter the RDM command The RDM command displays the number of bytes per scan Returns See Examples below Examples Enter BDMP CR or LF The instrument outputs and displays in binary the number of scans specified by the DLEN command See Also LGPTR READP DLEN DDMP BDALL CLOG SMEM RDM 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands G5 BDALL PT NN Outputs and displays all of memory in binary Usage BDALL lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The BDALL command outputs and displays all of recorded data in binary The data are output in IEEE Standard 4 byte binary form Note To determine which parameters have been logged and in which order they were logged enter the RDM command The RDM command displays the number of bytes per scan Returns See Examples below Examples Enter BDMP lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument outputs and displays all of memory in binary See Also LGPTR READP DLEN DDMP BDMP CLOG SMEM RDM v Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands DLEN Displays the number of scans to output Usage DLEN CR or LF Operating Modes Open Description The DLEN command displays the number of scans of recorded data that will be output and displayed when using the BDMP or DDMP command Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DLEN CR or lt LF gt
63. dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the calibration constants If you click No the Save Calibration Constants dialog box closes and the calibration constants are not saved Save in e 2D ACM Calibration Files m E3 File name Cal Const01 Save as type CAL Files CAL X Cancel Figure 2 6 The Save As Dialog Box for CAL Files 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Loading the Calibration Constants from a Saved File e lee Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the calibration constants file gt In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the calibration constants The extension cal is added automatically gt Click Save to save the calibration constants to the specified file and close the Save As dialog box for CAL files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the calibration constants Loading the Calibration Constants from a Saved File ACMPro allows you to load the calibration constants from a calibration constants file a file with extension cal that contains the instrument calibration constants to the internal memory of the 2D ACM To load the calibration constants from a saved file to the internal memory of the 2D ACM e Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note Ifyou have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector a
64. e RS 232 SCOP r Cancel Help Figure 3 10 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Options Tab The only option selection is the following Output data to the RS 232 SCOP Enables continuous output of data immediately after power up 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Saving the 2D ACM Configuration to a File ED To select the options p gt Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens gt Select the Options tab Select the Output data to the RS 232 SCOP check box to enable output of data after power up or clear the check box to disable output of data gt Do one of the following Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Saving the 2D ACM Configuration to a File Once you configure the 2D ACM you can save the instrument configuration to a file When saved you can open the instrument configuration file to configure the 2D ACM with the saved settings instead of configuring the instrument manually See Configuring the 2D ACM from a Saved File on page 3 20 for instructions on how to open the configuration file and configure the instrument To save the 2D ACM configuration to a file i Choose File gt Save The Save As dialog box for ACM f
65. e to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections The Memory tab also displays the length in bytes of each data record in the Current Record Length display and the size of instrument s memory in bytes in the Memory Size display The length of a data record increases with the number of selections made in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs Reviewing the Statistics Reviewing the statistics for the 2D ACM is performed using the Statistics tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Statistics tab is shown in Figure 3 9 The Statistics tab displays the instrument start date the expected number of running days the expected end date the expected memory usage and the number of days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory These statistics depend directly on the selections and entries in most of the other tabs in the Configure ACM dialog box The selections in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs affect the amount of memory usage the selections in the Average tab also affect the speed in which the memory will fill and the entries made in the Time tab determine the start date In addition the displayed statistics account for the planned method of deployment which is selected for the purpose of calculating the statistical values only Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ED SECTIO
66. ecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation 2 1 Unpacking the 2D ACM ee 2 1 Battery Pack pirate Ea o Be er Ue etude 2 1 Standard Items go sist lle dew ed ah QUA RR 2 1 Optional etis 1o mkonia nri aaen e a ae AR ES 2 2 Installing ACMPro recente et gos meer cxx eS ee os 2 3 Stating AGMIPIO done eese pss Rape oe 4 tae ea 2 3 The Kick Start Feature y ceases eae ose be RAE 2 3 The Optional RS 485 Interface 00 0c cee eee 2 3 Connecting the 2D ACM to Your Computer 2 4 Connecting to the RS 232 Interface 2 4 Connecting to the RS 485 Interface 2 5 2D ACM User Manual November 2006 Selecting a Different Serial Port and Baud Rate 2 6 Changing the Serial Port 2 6 Changing the Baud Rate 2 7 Verifying the Operation of the 2D ACM 2 8 Checking and Saving the Calibration Constants To a File 2 11 Loading the Calibration Constants from a Saved File 2 13 SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM ius ssi va ARR 3 1 Checking the 2D ACM eee eee eee 3 1 Checking the 2D ACM Automatically on Startup 3 2 Configuring the 2D ACM 0 3 3 Selecting the Current Velocity and Optional Instantaneous Parameters 3 4 Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters 3 7 Selecting the Current Velocity and Tilt Vector Averages 3
67. en enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands See Also ITIME TIME DATE P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc BI APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands RAUX Displays the DC channel outputs Usage RAUX CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The RAUX command displays the outputs of the two DC channels AUXI and AUX2 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RAUX CR or lt LF gt The instrument displays the outputs of the two DC channels Waiting for at least 0 msec to read AUX sensors AUX1 668 AUX2 864 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands CD RCAL PT EEE Displays the calibration constants Usage RCAL lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Calibration Description The RCAL command displays all of the instrument calibration constants Note The E command must be entered to save any changed calibration constants In addition the instrument serial number and the version number of the firmware cannot be changed Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RCAL lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the calibration constants S N 1738 2D VER 2 2 CDATE 7APR4 ABOF 4 494000e 01 CDOF 1 568800e 00 EFOF 1 342800e 00 GHOF 1 408000e 01 ABSL 1 000000e 00 CDSL 1 000000e 00 EFSL 1 000000e 00 GHSL 1 000000e 00 K1 7 662500e 00 K2 3 281813e 02 K3 3
68. ens Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev SECTION 6 Retrieving and Saving Data from the 2D ACM Retrieve Memory E Filename Browse C Scans to Read _ tme 55 Change Options Help Figure 6 1 The Retrieve Memory Dialog Box ba Click Options The Download Options dialog box shown in Figure 6 2 opens Note The Options button in the Retrieve Memory dialog box is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity or both average North Velocity and East Velocity are selected it is grayed out and cannot be selected otherwise Download Options MV Calculate Direction Cancel Calculate Speed and Direction Use Average Velocities AVN AVE AVL C Use Burst Velocities VN VE VU C Use Both Use Up Velocities Figure 6 2 The Download Options Dialog Box In the Store Options area of the Download Options dialog box select the Calculate Speed check box if you want ACMPro to calculate and save current speed select the Calculate Direction check box if you want ACMPro to calculate and save current direction 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Retrieving and Saving data from the 2D ACM Gc In the Calculate Speed and Direction area select one of the following options Use Average Velocities AVN AVE AVU to calculate speed and direction using the average velocity selections This option is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity are
69. er its own internal battery power by selecting one of three operating modes Continuous Interval or Delayed in which the instrument is to run when deployed under its own internal battery power Acquire data from the instrument in real time while saving the data to a text file storing the data to the instrument s internal memory and viewing the data on a digital display or a graphics display Retrieve and save the data from the instrument after it has been recovered by downloading the data from the instrument s internal memory and saving the data to a text file View saved data by opening a text file that contains data 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 ACMPro Compatible Processing Software i ACMPro Compatible Processing Software Text files containing current velocity and pressure data that have been acquired from the 2D ACM by ACMPro can be processed for display on various graphics displays In addition data from the optional CTD can be processed and displayed The following two processing programs are available from FSI for performing these functions and they run under the Windows 98 or higher platform ACMPost which is used to input current velocity data that have been acquired from the 2D ACM These data are processed for display in four separate graphics displays the Time display the Speed and Direction display the Progressive Vector display and the Direction Distribution display The Time display shows a plot of current
70. es data to the file in the Continuous or Interval mode of the Run operating mode beginning at the date and time specified by the DTIME command In Continuous mode data are acquired continuously For the instrument to acquire data in Interval mode valid interval and on times must have been entered In Interval mode data are acquired at the beginning of each interval time as set by the ITIME command for the on time as set by the OTIME command The instrument turns off at the end of each on time Returns See Examples below Examples Enter D lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument asks if you want to reset the logging pointers Logging Pointers Not Reset Reset No or Y es Enter y or lt CR gt The instrument resets the logging pointer and zeros memory 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Gp Logging Pointer Reset Each 65536 bytes Type S to Stop Logging Pointer Reset Logging Memory Zeroed Logging NOT On Turn Logging On No or Y es Enter y or CR The instrument begins logging data Logging Ops Set Time 11 49 22 Date 09 12 2006 Normal Run Starts 11 55 00 09 13 2006 Tilt Function is ON Compass Function is ON Logging Ops Set bye bye See Also DTIME ITIME OTIME Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev GD APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands kkk E Save the EE data base Usage E lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Cal Description The
71. es presented in this manual the gt symbol is used to represent a sequence of menu item selections For example Choose File gt Open means select File from the menu bar and then choose Open from the File menu when it opens Customer Service FSI welcomes your feedback Please contact FSI customer service to offer any comments or suggestions or to request technical support FSI can be contacted using any of the following means Mail Falmouth Scientific Inc P O Box 315 Cataumet MA 02534 U S A E mail fsi falmouth com Telephone or Facsimile Telephone 508 564 7640 Facsimile 508 564 7643 vw Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Table of Contents SECTION 1 SECTION 2 System Configuration Requirements iii Pull Down MENUS 04s mw dv coin 93 9o Aa dade toe oes iii Customer Service aru aeo Be eat oo aie EOD o ERR LETS iii Introduction corr 1 1 The 2D ACM Instrument ie rea 1 1 Specifications eteri i peli oli eed due sque 1 5 General gatte I eee Lt 1 5 iege Pr 1 6 Compass Qu cce Ene M ee pride Me eMe p MO 1 6 WERE RR DERE S aL eS bus 1 6 Temperature nero letta 1 6 Optional CTD Specifications lllsslss 1 7 Conductivity s soler EDO TEIL POPE 1 7 TeInpeldiulg mo a ees d over ctus et Eds E A 1 7 PIOSSUEQ 5 6 au ars ea bea Ad D Areva TIE 1 7 ACMPro Overview cirio RR RAS aoe rd x 1 8 ACMPro Compatible Processing Software 1 9 Conn
72. gure 2 3 opens gt Select the new serial port in the Communications Port area of the Configuration COM Setup dialog box Click OK to save the new serial port selection and close the Configuration COM Setup dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new selection 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Selecting a Different Serial Port and Baud Rate 2 7 Configuration COM Setup Communications Port COM Number n Baudrate C110 1200 9600 C 300 2400 14400 C 600 4800 19200 Cancel Figure 2 3 The Configuration COM Setup Dialog Box Changing the Baud Rate To select a different baud rate p Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens gt Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications Window shown in Figure 2 4 opens Communications Window Communications Window Standard v Baud Rate 9600 _ Baud Rate Figure 2 4 The Communications Window Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev GI SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation p Type O and then press Enter This places the instrument in Open mode To verify this press Enter again The words OPEN MODE should be displayed gt Do one of the following to select the baud rate of the instrument Type SB30 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 300 bits sec Type SB12 and t
73. he Run operating mode No CR or lt LF gt character is required Note The S command must be entered as an upper case character Returns None See Also SC wy Falmouth Scientific inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev CD APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands SC Starts continuous data output Usage SC CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Run Calibration Description The SC command starts the output of data in the Continuous mode of the Run operating mode or the Calibration operating mode The instrument outputs the data as soon as it is available Note To stop the continuous output of data use the S command Returns Data are displayed one scan at a time See Also S 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 APPENDIX D Warranty Liability and RMA Return Procedure Falmouth Scientific Inc Limited Warranty Falmouth Scientific Inc FSI guarantees its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment In the event a product malfunctions during this period FSI s obligation is limited to the repair or replacement at FSI s option of any product returned to the FSI factory Products found defective should be returned to the factory freight prepaid and carefully packed as the customer will be responsible for any damage during shipment Repairs or replacements parts labor and return shipment under this warranty will be at no cost to the customer
74. he firmware version number Usage VER lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description Returns See Examples below Examples VER 2 2 See Also S N Falmouth Scientific inc Enter VER lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the version number of the firmware The VER command displays the version number of the firmware in the instrument P N 8000 2DACM Rev c APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands RDM Displays the selected parameters Usage RDM CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Run Open Calibration Description The RDM command displays a list of the selected parameters in the order that they will be logged and output plus a count that is equal to the number of bytes written to memory for each scan Parameters that are not selected are not displayed and will not be output or logged For a list of parameters that can be selected see Entering Commands for Selecting Parameters on page C 3 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter RDM lt CR gt The instrument displays the selected parameters and the number of bytes written to memory for each scan AVN ON AVE ON ATLT ON ATIME ON HDNG ON BATT ON TX ON TY ON STEMP ON 39 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands CD S PTET Stops continuous data output Usage S Operating Modes Run Calibration Description The S command stops the output of data in the Continuous mode of t
75. he velocity head with the mooring frame for maximum protection as shown in Figure 7 9 Figure 7 9 Aligning Fingers of Velocity Head with Mooring Frame E Ti 5 5 Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev APPENDIX A Configuring the DC Channels DC output sensors including dissolved oxygen pH chlorophyll light transmission and others You can configure each of the two DC channels by entering a name an equation type and up to five coefficients which are saved with the data T he 2D ACM includes two DC input channels which interface with most To configure a DC channel Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens gt Choose Configure gt Auxiliary 1 Coefficients or Auxiliary 2 Coefficients If you chose Auxiliary 1 Coefficients the Auxiliary 1 Coefficients Setup dialog box shown in Figure A 1 opens For Auxiliary 2 the Auxiliary 2 Coefficients dialog box opens instead Both dialog boxes perform the same functions Auxiliary 1 Coefficient Setup Auxiliary Channel Channel Name Equation Type Cancel Polynomial AUX 2 B X C X 2 Natural Log In 4 B Inf C In X 2 Save to File Number of Coefficients 2 Coefficients Read from File A 0 0 E o o sho roo cho ebo ofo aoo Figure A 1 The Auxiliary 1 Coefficient Setup Dialog Box Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev
76. hen press Enter to set the baud rate to 1200 bits sec Type SB96 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 9600 bits sec Type SB19 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 19200 bits sec p gt Click Close to close the Communications Window Choose Communications gt Setup The Configuration COM Setup dialog box shown in Figure 2 3 on page 2 7 opens p gt Select the new baud rate 300 1200 9600 or 19200 in the Baudrate area of the Configuration COM Setup dialog box Caution Ifyou click Cancel in the next step the instrument will not be able to communicate with your computer gt Click OK to save the new baud rate selection and close the Configuration COM Setup dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new selection Verifying the Operation of the 2D ACM Once you have connected the 2D ACM to your commuter s serial port and to a power supply you can verify that your computer is communicating with the instrument and that the instrument is functioning properly This procedure is recommended when you connect an instrument to your computer for the first time 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Verifying the Operation of the 2D ACM c To verify the operation of the 2D ACM p gt Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note Ifyou have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This co
77. ically used to eliminate the magnetic fields that affect picture tube alignment and are available from a number of sources including the following Butler Tool amp Design 641 South Newton Street Goodland IN 47948 Telephone 219 297 4531 Facsimile 219 297 4554 vw Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev 7 2 SECTION 7 Replacing the 2D ACM Battery Pack A battery pack is shown being passed through a Butler Tool amp Design degaussing coil in Figure 7 1 This degaussing coil is also the unit used in the instructions that follow Figure 7 1 Degaussing a Battery Pack with a Degaussing Coil To degauss a battery pack es With the degaussing coil directly in front of you hold the battery pack in your hand and pass it through the degaussing coil lengthwise approximately 12 inches to the other side gt While pressing the red button slowly pull the battery pack through the degaussing coil until it is approximately 24 inches in front of the coil Then release the button p Turn the battery pack around and repeat Steps 1 and 2 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Checking and Replacing the Battery Pack 7 3 Checking and Replacing the Battery Pack To disassemble the 2D ACM and check the battery pack gt gt Place the 2D ACM on a table such that the pad eye in the frame hangs over the edge of the table Using a 3 32 inch Allen wrench loosen the four screws at the top of the mooring frame as
78. ignals in both directions Row3 Raw readings of acoustic signals for the EF path of phase shifted signals in both directions Row4 Raw readings of acoustic signals for the GH path of phase shifted signals in both directions Row5 Calculated current velocities along the AB CD EF and GH paths The output format in the case of raw data for the compass interface is the following Hx Hy Hz H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 Tlx Tly T2 up down sea temp tilt temp battery voltage auxl1 aux2 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands where Hx Hy and Hz are the calculated magnetometer outputs in the x y and z directions H1 H6 are the magnetometer raw readings Tlx Tly and T2 are the tilt sensor readings up down is the up down sensor output sea temp is the sea temperature sensor raw reading tilt temp is the tilt sensor temperature sensor raw reading battery voltage is an A D reading corresponding to the battery voltage and aux and aux2 are the auxiliary analog input raw readings lt CR gt lt LF gt Returns Entering a lt CR gt or lt LF gt character a second time and every time thereafter displays a scan of data followed by a lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also RALLC RALLV P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc GD APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands 4 Go to Interval mode Usage lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The I command sets the instrument int
79. iles shown in Figure 3 11 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the configuration settings D gt Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the instrument configuration file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the configuration settings The extension acm is added automatically Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev E SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Save in C3 2D ACM Configurations e aee Filename 2D ACM Config Save as type FSI ACM Files ACM X Cancel Figure 3 11 The Save As Dialog Box for ACM Files p gt Click Save to save the configuration settings to the specified file and close the Save As dialog box for ACM files Configuring the 2D ACM from a Saved File ACMPro allows you to open an ACM configuration file a file with extension acm that contains 2D ACM configuration settings Once the file is opened you can configure the instrument with the settings in the file See Saving the 2D ACM Configuration to a File on page 3 19 for instructions on how to save the instrument configuration to a file To open an ACM configuration file and configure the 2D ACM P gt Choose File gt Open The Open dialog box for ACM files shown in Figure 3 12 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file of filename 2D A
80. in cm sec AVDIR Calculated average direction in degrees ATLT Vector averaged tilt in degrees TIME Time in hours minutes and seconds 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Viewing the Data Date in month day and year Conductivity in mmho cm from optional CTD DATE COND TEMP Water temperature in C from optional CTD PRES Water pressure in dBars from optional CTD HDNG Instantaneous instrument heading in degrees BATT Battery voltage in volts VX Instantaneous X current velocity in cm sec VY Instantaneous Y current velocity in cm sec TX Instantaneous Tilt X in degrees TY Instantaneous Tilt Y in degrees HX Instantaneous Compass X HY Instantaneous Compass Y HZ Instantaneous Compass Z VN Instantaneous north current velocity in cm sec VE Instantaneous east current velocity in cm sec SPD Calculated instantaneous current speed in cm sec VDIR Calculated instantaneous current direction in degrees STEMP Sea temperature in C SV Calculated sound velocity in water in m sec Auxiliary channel 1 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts Auxiliary channel 2 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts AUX1 Note For more information on the parameters listed and how to select them AUX2 see SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc SECTION 7 Replacing the 2D ACM Battery Pack pack and if necessary replace the battery pack In addition when you repl
81. instrument can be deployed and the data stored in its standard 1 MB internal flash memory for later retrieval A single bulkhead connector on the top end cap provides the RS 232 or RS 485 connection and inputs external power The 2D ACM is small in size and low in weight and has a depth rating of 200 meters In addition a 1 5 ton working strength 316 stainless steel mooring frame is included with pad eyes on the top and bottom for securing to a mooring line and zinc anodes attached to the frame provide cathodic protection Optionally available is a 7000 meter rated 2D ACM and a 5 ton 316 stainless steel mooring frame A 2D ACM is shown with this frame in Figure 1 2 A 7000 meter rated 2D ACM in a 5 ton frame and a 2D ACM with an optional CTD is shown in Figure 1 3 on page 1 4 Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev o SECTION 1 Introduction Figure 1 1 The 2D ACM Main External Components 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 b h ALT HA w The 2D ACM Instrument Mooring Frame Figure 1 2 The 2D ACM with the Optional 5 Ton Stainless Steel Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev JENUENN Jesf INDV Qc 9007 19qui9AON 7000 meter 2D ACM with the optional 5 ton mooring frame 2D ACM with optional CTD Figure 1 3 The 7000 Meter 2D ACM with the Optional 5 Ton Stainless Steel Mooring Frame and the 2D ACM with the Optional CTD L NOILO3S uononpoulu Specifications Spe
82. ion on checking the instrument p Choose Help gt Check Constants ACMPro checks the calibration constants and then the Calibration Constants window shown in Figure 2 5 opens D Click OK The Save Calibration Constants dialog box opens Save Calibration Constants Do you want to store the Calibration Constants to a file P N 8000 2DACM Rev Calibration Constants SIN 1781 2D VER 2 3 CDATE 24NOV4 CDOF 6 630000e 01 GHOF 9 464000e 01 CDSL 1 000000e 00 GHSL 1 000000e 00 K2 3 231080e 02 K4 1 411270e 03 K6 3 667770e 02 K8 0 000000e 00 SAL 3 500000e 01 STOFF 2 500000e 00 VELXS 1 000000e 00 ZHY 5 887000e 02 T11 1 879722e 01 T12 7 228993e 05 T13 2 766008e 04 T31 1 906400e 03 T33 2 026778e 01 DEY 0 000000e 00 ABOF 2 810000e 01 EFOF 1 878000e 01 ABSL 1 000000e 00 EFSL 1 000000e 00 K1 7 737060e 00 K3 3 717690e 00 K5 7 664180e 00 K7 4 056340e 00 TO 2 000000e 01 DBAR 0 000000e 00 STSLP 9 675000e 03 zZH 3 255000e 02 ZHZ 5 777000e 02 T21 7 038359e 03 T22 1 831589e 01 T23 1 014359e 02 T32 2 115476e 03 DEX 0 000000e 00 DEZ 0 000000e 00 SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation Figure 2 5 The Calibration Constants Window b Click Yes if you want to save the calibration constants to a file or click No if you do not If you click Yes the Save As dialog box for CAL files shown in Figure 2 6 opens This
83. l Time When running the instrument is on and collecting data In addition you can configure the instrument to delay running hence remain off until a specified time and date the Delayed Time and the Delayed Date These settings are made in the Time tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Time tab is shown in Figure 3 7 In addition the Time tab displays and allows you to set the instrument s current time and date and record a time stamp with each data record The run times are entered in the following text boxes Interval Time The time in hours minutes and seconds between the start of each On Time On Time The time in hours minutes and seconds beginning at the start of each Interval Time during which the instrument is on and collecting data All data are output and stored Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev D SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Memor Statistics 4 gt eave lines E Instrument Time 17 58 04 Cancel On Time 00 00 30 Instrument Date Tue 06 20 2006 Delayed Date 07 22 2006 Set Help Delayed Time 13 52 56 dE SE Time Format HH MM SS Date Format MM DD YYYY Figure 3 7 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Time Tab Note If the Interval Time is set to zero or if the On Time is greater than the Interval Time the instrument will begin collecting data continuously when it is turned on or at the specified Delayed
84. lay and saving the data to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are listed under the parameter names Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data To commence data acquisition and to view the digital display and save the data Connect the 2D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON p Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens p Choose Configure Check Instrument ACMPro displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM pb Choose Run Instrument gt Continuous Data Mode The ACM Real Time Display window shown in Figure 5 1 opens ACM Real Time Display Velocities cm s Compass Tilt X degrees TiltY degrees 0 0 Hx Hy Hz North East Up Speed Direction OFF OFF OFF 0 0 OFF 0 0 Heading degrees x f z ro OFF OFF OFF CTD and Calculated Parameters Temperature Pressure Sound Velocity Conductivity Temperature Depth Celsius dbars cm s mmho cm Celsius dbars 0 OFF OFF 0 0 0 Ausilary A D 1 Ausilary A D 2 Battery Voltage Salinity OFF PSU 78 volts Density Anomaly OFF Kg m 3 OFF OFF 0 Adiabatic Temp Gradient OFF C dbar Potential Temperature OFF C Sound Veloci
85. ll not be accepted vw Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ceo APPENDIX D Warranty Liability and RMA Return Procedure Liability FSI shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages injuries or losses as a result of the installation testing operation or servicing of FSI products RMA Return Procedure Before returning any equipment to FSI you must contact FSI and obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number assists FSI in identifying the origin and tracking the location of returned items When returning items to FSI from outside the United States follow the checklist presented below to prevent any delays or additional costs d L Include with all shipments two copies of your commercial invoice showing the value of the items and the reason you are returning them Whenever possible send copies of the original export shipping documents with the consignment Route via courier FedEx or UPS If there is more than one item per consignment include a packing list with the shipment It is acceptable to combine the commercial invoice and packing list with the contents of each carton clearly numbered and identified on the commercial invoice If it is necessary to ship via air freight contact FSI for specific freight forwarding instructions You will be charged for customs clearance and inbound freight Insure the items for their full value Refer to the FSI issued RMA
86. mory Statistics 4 Compass X Iv Tilt Cancel Compass Y iv Til Y conce CompassZ Iv Direction 0 360 Help Iv Use Compass in Velocity Calculation Iv Use Tilt in Velocity Calculations Figure 3 5 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Compass Tab The compass and tilt instantaneous parameter selections are listed below and reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 3 4 on page 3 6 Compass X The cosine of the instrument s X axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Compass Y The cosine of the instrument s Y axis rotation Hy relative to magnetic north Compass Z The cosine of the instrument s Z axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Tilt X The X component of the instrument s tilt T in degrees Tilt Y The Y component of the instrument s tilt Ty in degrees Direction 0 360 The instrument s heading from 0 to 360 relative to magnetic north You can also select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north and east current velocity parameter calculations Use Compass in Velocity Calculation Select to use the X Y and Z compass parameters Use Tilt in Velocity Calculations Select to use the X and Y tilt parameters 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM c To select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters and to select whether to use them in the north and east instantaneous current velocity calculations lip Choose Config
87. n Figure 5 5 on page 5 8 opens Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the data file y In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically y gt Click Save to create the file in which to save the data and close the Save As dialog box for log files The Deployment Information window opens 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays Deployment Information Number Mooring Cancel Position Help Latitude Longitude Depth Serial Number 1738 2D Time 17 12 49 Date 07 24 2006 gt Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data acquisition and the serial number of the instrument are saved The graphics display shown in Figure 5 5 opens The graphics display displays in real time the data for all the parameters selected in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs in the Configure ACM dialog box See SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM for the parameter descriptions and units of measure Those parameters
88. ng range of the Maximum Magnitude Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Speed and Direction Settings dialog box P N 8000 2DACM Rev SECTION 6 Retrieving and Saving Data from the 2D ACM port and to a power supply as described in Connecting the 2D ACM to Your Computer on page 2 4 data that are stored in the instrument s internal memory can be retrieved and saved to a text file When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are shown listed under the parameter names The File can also be opened using View Data File from the File menu This section describes how to retrieve and save the data from the 2D ACM and how to view the data using View Data File A fter recovering the 2D ACM and connecting it to your computer s serial Retrieving and Saving data from the 2D ACM To retrieve the data from the 2D ACM p gt Connect the 2D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON 22 Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens p gt Choose Configure Check Instrument ACMPro displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM gt Choose Retrieve Data gt Retrieve Data ACMPro reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read Then the Retrieve Memory dialog box shown in Figure 6 1 op
89. ng the Statistics on page 3 15 for information on the Statistics tab Note Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector averages increases the number of bytes contained in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box See Setting Up Memory on page 3 14 for information on the Memory tab Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2D ACM Rev ED SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM Configure ACM Parameters Compass Average Time Memory Statistics Average North Velocity Average Instrument Tilt Cancel Average East Velocity Average Interval joo 30 MM SS hep Figure 3 6 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Average Tab The current velocity and tilt vector averages selections are the following Average North Velocity The vector averaged north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt Average East Velocity The vector averaged east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt Average Instrument Tilt The vector average of the instrument s tilt in degrees Vector averaging of the selected parameters is performed at specified intervals The averaging interval is entered in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes The minimum averaging interval is 15
90. nnection enables Kick Start 2 Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens gt Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications Window shown in Figure 2 4 on page 2 7 opens Note In the steps that follow you are instructed to type characters directly in the Communications Window Unless otherwise stated letters can be typed in either upper case or lower case Each series of characters which are shown in bold type in the instructions compose a single command And unless otherwise stated you must press Enter after typing the characters to execute the command For detailed information on these commands and many other 2D ACM commands refer to APPENDIX B Bulkhead Connector Wiring Type Q and then press Enter This places the instrument in Open mode To verify this press Enter again The words OPEN MODE should be displayed Type S N and then press Enter The serial number of the instrument should be displayed For example S N 1000 gt Type AVGI and then press Enter Type 00 00 and then press Enter This sets the averaging interval to zero if it is not already zero Type TX ON and then press Enter This selects the Tilt X instantaneous parameter gt Type TY ON and then press Enter z Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ED SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation This
91. o the Interval operating mode of the Run mode if valid interval and on times have been entered In Interval mode the instrument turns on and acquires and saves data to the file at the beginning of each interval time as set by the ITIME command for the on time as set by the OTIME command The instrument turns off at the end of each on time Returns See Examples below Examples Enter CR or lt LF gt The instrument asks if you want to reset the logging pointers Logging Pointers Not Reset Reset No or Y es y Enter y or lt CR gt The instrument resets the logging pointer zeros memory and begins logging data Logging Pointer Reset Each 65536 bytes Type S to Stop Logging Pointer Reset 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands Gb Logging Memory Zeroed Time 11 24 59 Date Mon 09 12 2006 This ON Time Ends 11 26 58 09 12 2006 The NEXT Interval Starts 11 34 58 09 12 2006 Running Fingers UP Tilt Function is ON Compass Function is ON Logging Ops Set See Also ITIME OTIME S SC Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gp APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands kkk D Go to Delayed Start mode Usage T lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The D command sets the instrument into the Delayed Start mode of the Run operating mode if a valid delayed start time and date have been entered In Delayed Start mode the instrument turns on and acquires and sav
92. on The next step will erase all data in your ACM Do you want to continue Click Yes if you want to erase all of the 2D ACM memory and continue the deployment or click No to not erase memory and stop the deployment If you click Yes ACMPro erases all of the 2D ACM memory and the Select Operating Mode window opens 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment PIX Select Operating Mode Operating Mode Continuous i m Help C Interval C Delayed Select Continuous and then click OK to start running the instrument in the b Do one of the following Continuous mode Select Interval and then click OK to start running the instrument in the Select Delayed and then click OK to start running the instrument in the Delayed mode stop the deployment If you click OK one of three windows opens Interval mode Click the Close button to close the Select Operating Mode dialog box and The Run Continuous Mode window if Continuous is selected Run Continuous Mode The ACM Instrument is now running in CONTINUOUS Data Mode Remove Test cable and replace with DUMMY PLUG Note If you have selected Interval in the Select Operating Mode window a warning window opens asking if you want to keep the current Interval and On Times Click Yes in the warning window to use these settings and continue or click No to stop the deployment the Run Interval Mode window if Interval is selected
93. opens 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 gt gt gt Falmouth Scientific inc Changing the Graphics Display Settings Gp Speed and Direction Settings Maximum Magnitude OK OK Cancel tee 100 Knots Show Velocities Needle Color Help Oto 39 white 40 to 79 Yellow 80 to 100 Red Figure 5 8 The Speed and Direction Settings Dialog Box In the Maximum Magnitude text box enter the full scale range of the Speed and Direction display This setting affects the length of the needle Select the Knots check box to display the current velocities in knots Select the Show Velocities check box to display the North and East current velocities This information is displayed directly under the Velocity and Direction displays and is the same as that displayed in the digital displays of the Velocity displays In the Needle Color area of the Speed and Direction Settings dialog box click the down arrow in the 0 to 39 drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle The color of the needle in the Speed and Direction display will be the selected color when the displayed speed and direction is anywhere in the range 0 to 39 of the Maximum Magnitude entered in Step 2 Repeat Step 5 for the 40 to 79 and 80 to 100 drop down list boxes The color of the needle in the Speed and Direction display will be the selected color when the displayed speed and direction is within the correspondi
94. or drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle Repeat Steps 2 and 3 in the Center area for the Velocity East display Select the Display in Knots check box to display the current velocities in knots o Click OK to save your changes and close the Velocity Settings dialog box v Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gp SECTION 5 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Changing the Tilt Display Settings To change the settings of the Tilt displays gt Double click anywhere in either of the two Tilt displays The Tilt Settings dialog box shown in Figure 5 7 opens Tilt Settings AR X Tilt Y Tilt Maximum Tilt Maximum Tilt a0 20 Cancel Needle Color Needle Color Hel Back White gt o He Figure 5 7 The Tilt Settings Dialog Box e In the X Tilt area of the Tilt Settings dialog box enter the full scale range of the X Tilt display in the Maximum Tilt text box Be In the X Tilt area click the down arrow in the Needle Color drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle pb Repeat Steps 2 and 3 in the Y Tilt area for the Y Tilt display gt Click OK to save your changes and close the Tilt Settings dialog box Changing the Speed and Direction Display Settings To change the settings of the Speed and Direction display b gt Double click anywhere in the Speed and Direction display The Speed and Direction Settings dialog box shown in Figure 5 8
95. osition of the logging pointer can be read using the LGPTR command To transfer every logged scan from memory set DLEN to be greater than LGPTR 65536 number of bytes per scan and set READP to 65536 Note To determine which parameters have been logged and in which order they were logged enter the RDM command The RDM command displays the number of bytes per scan Returns See Examples below Examples Enter DDMP lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument outputs and displays in ASCII the number of scans specified by the DLEN command See Also LGPTR READP DLEN BDMP BDALL CLOG SMEM RDM Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev Gu APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands BDMP Outputs and displays scans from memory in binary Usage BDMP CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The BDMP command outputs and displays scans of recorded data in binary The number of scans output is specified by the DLEN command The data are output in IEEE Standard 4 byte binary form Logged data will be output starting with the memory location pointed to by the READP setting You can set READP to any value between 65536 and 1048575 The current position of the logging pointer can be read using the LGPTR command To transfer every logged scan from memory set DLEN to be greater than LGPTR 65536 number of bytes per scan and set READP to 65536 Note To determine which parameters have been logged and in which or
96. ots of the CTD data and calculated parameters Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation computer must be connected to the 2D ACM through an available serial port The default serial port for ACMPro is COMI and the default baud rate is 9600 bits sec however any serial port from COMI to COMA can be used and baud rates of 110 19200 bits sec are additionally available This section provides instructions on how to unpack the 2D ACM and connect it to your computer how to install and start ACMPro on your computer how to configure ACMPro for a serial port and baud rate other than the defaults and how to verify that the instrument is communicating with your computer and is functioning properly B efore you can perform most of the functions provided by ACMPro your Unpacking the 2D ACM Before unpacking the 2D ACM check the shipping container for signs of external damage If the container appears damaged report the damage to FSI and to the freight carrier When unpacking the 2D ACM inspect all the items for any apparent damage and verify that all the items listed in the packing list are included in the shipment Report any damage or missing items to PSI Battery Pack An alkaline battery pack is shipped with the 2D ACM but is not installed See SECTION 7 Replacing the 2D ACM Battery Pack for instructions on how to disassemble the instrument and install the
97. ows you to perform are the following Check the instrument to establish communications with the 2D ACM and to retrieve the instrument s model and serial numbers the version of the firmware installed in the instrument and the instrument s calibration date Choose the instantaneous parameters to be output and stored by the instrument by selecting the parameters namely the instantaneous current velocity and optional parameters and the instantaneous compass and tilt parameters One record of the selected instantaneous parameters is output and stored along with the selected vector averaged parameters at the end of each averaging interval Choose the vector averaged parameters to be output and stored by the instrument by selecting the parameters namely the vector averaged current velocity and tilt parameters The selected vector averaged parameters are output and stored at the end of each averaging interval Set the averaging interval by specifying the period during which the selected vector averaged current velocity and tilt parameters are averaged Set the instrument run times by specifying what periods other than running continuously during which the instrument is to run and collect data and the delay time and date if the instrument is to begin collecting data at a future time and date The instrument time and date is set by accepting the time and date from the computer on which ACMPro is running Prepare the instrument for deployment und
98. p To stop data from being output by the instrument type an upper case S It is not necessary to press Enter 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Checking and Saving the Calibration Constants To a File Checking and Saving the Calibration Constants ToaFile ACMPro allows you to check the calibration constants of the 2D ACM In addition you can save the calibration constants to a file When saved you can open the calibration constants file and load the calibration constants to the Note Saving the calibration constants of the 2D ACM to a file is highly instrument s internal memory recommended Should the lithium battery that is used for memory backup of the 2D ACM fail or should the flash memory of the 2D ACM become corrupted the calibration constants can be loaded to the instrument s internal memory once the problem is corrected To check and save the calibration constants to a file pe Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note Ifyou have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start D gt Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens Choose Configure Check Instrument ACMPro checks the instrument and displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process See Checking the 2D ACM on page 3 for more informat
99. re connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start D gt Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens gt Choose Configure Check Instrument ACMPro checks the instrument and displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process See Checking the 2D ACM on page 3 1 for more information on checking the instrument gt Choose Help Store Calibration Constants The Warning dialog box opens Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev ED SECTION 2 Connecting the 2D ACM and Verifying Operation Warning Changing the calibration constants should be performed only if the internal Lithium battery Failed Are you sure you want to download calibration constants lE Click Yes if you want to load the calibration constants to the instrument s memory or click No if you do not If you click No the Warning dialog box closes and the calibration constants are not loaded If you click Yes the Open dialog box for CAL files shown in Figure 2 7 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file of filename Cal Const01 cal If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder than the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located Look in e 2D ACM Calibration
100. rogram included with the instrument With ACMPro you can configure and deploy the instrument acquire data in real time or download the data from the instrument s internal memory And the real time data can be viewed on a digital or graphics display In addition the data can be input to ACMPost a software program available from FSI that processes the data for display on various graphics displays ACMPost also creates DAT C00 and HDR files from the CTD data acquired from the optional CTD These files can be input to FSIPost a software program available from FSI that processes displays and saves the CTD data The 2D ACM Instrument The 2D ACM which is shown in Figure 1 1 measures current velocity in the two horizontal dimensions using four acoustic transducers Included inside the instrument s housing is a 3 axis solid state compass for measuring the Earth s magnetic field and a 2 axis solid state accelerometer for measuring tilt A temperature sensor for measuring water temperature is located on the top end cap Along with the optional CTD the 2D ACM includes two DC input channels which interface with most DC output sensors including dissolved oxygen pH chlorophyll light transmission and others The 2D ACM can be powered from an external DC power supply or from an internal alkaline battery pack Data can be acquired in real time in ASCII format through an RS 232 or optional RS 485 serial interface at baud rates up to 19200 bits sec or the
101. s SMEM o Displays memory size in bytes Usage SMEM CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The SMEM command displays in bytes the size of memory in the instrument Returns See Examples below Examples Enter SMEM lt CR gt or lt LF gt The instrument displays the size of its memory SMEM 1048576 See Also LGPTR CLOG SLOG Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands SB Sets the baud rate Usage SBnn CR or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The SB command sets and displays the baud rate of the instrument Note The SB command must be followed by the E command to save the setting Warning If you change the baud rate of the instrument you will not be able to communicate with the instrument until you set the baud rate of your computer to the same When setting the baud rate use the nn format as follows 15 57 38 19 96 12 30 Returns lt CR gt lt LF gt See Also F 2 D ACM User Manual Sets the baud rate to 115000 Sets the baud rate to 57600 Sets the baud rate to 38400 Sets the baud rate to 19200 Sets the baud rate to 9600 Sets the baud rate to 1200 Sets the baud rate to 300 November 2006 Operational Commands MODE PEE Displays the current mode Usage MODE lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Run Open Calibration Description The MODE command displays the
102. s You can change the 2D ACM constants listed below To change a constant go to the Open mode and then enter the constant name followed by nnnn where nnnn is the desired value Warning Consult FSI before changing any of the 2D ACM constants listed below The constants that can be changed are the following Kn Tilt constants where n 1 8 TO Tilt constant ZHX Compass offset X ZHY Compass offset Y ZHZ Compass offset Z 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands c Tnn Compass matrix calibration constants where nnz11 33 TOFF Sea temperature calibration constant SAL Salinity constant which must be set for correct sound velocity estimation DBAR Pressure constant which must be set for correct sound velocity estimation ABOF Velocity path offset CDOF Velocity path offset EFOF Velocity path offset GHOF Velocity path offset VELXS Overall velocity scale factor CDATE Instrument calibration date Ver Instrument firmware version Operational Commands The operational commands for the 2D ACM commands are listed in Table C 1 followed by detailed descriptions of each command Also listed in the table are the page references to the command descriptions v Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2D ACM Rev co APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands 2D ACM Commands OPERATIING COMMAND HE FUNCTION C RK R 40 FEC x RK D RK E CDATE Eme pem To m ppm fe we poem ee CREER es ai
103. s and seconds hh mm ss in the pP Enter the On Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the On Time Interval Time text box in Step 3 Enter the Delayed Date as the month day and year mm dd yyyy in the gt Enter the Delayed Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Delayed Date text box Delayed Time text box gt Select the Record Time in Memory check box to record a time stamp with each data record or clear the check box to not record a time stamp Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box gt Do one of the following Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections The Time Tab also displays the 2D ACM s current time and date in the Instrument Caution The displayed time and date is that which was read by ACMPro from Time and Instrument Date displays the 2D ACM when the instrument was checked It is not updated while the dialog box is open However the time and date can be set using the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box as described in the next page P N 8000 2DACM Rev D SECTION 3 Checking and Configuring the 2D ACM To set the 2D ACM s time and date po Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens D gt Select the Time tab D Click Set The new time
104. seconds the maximum 59 minutes and 59 seconds Note Ifa value for the On Time is entered the Average Interval should be set to an integer number that is evenly divisible into the On Time See Setting the Run Times on page 3 11 for information on the On Time For example if the On Time is 10 minutes the Average Interval should be set to 1 2 5 or 10 minutes Otherwise the last averaging interval during the On Time will be shorter than the Average Interval setting 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Configuring the 2D ACM ED To select the current velocity and tilt vector averages and their averaging interval p gt Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens Select the Average tab Select the check boxes for the current velocity and tilt vector averages you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Enter the averaging interval in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes V v VW Do one of the following Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Setting the Run Times You can configure the 2D ACM to run for specified periods the On Time beginning at the start of specified intervals the Interva
105. selected Use Burst Velocities VN VE VU to calculate speed and direction using the instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected Use Both to calculate speed and direction for both the average and instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity and both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected p gt Click OK to close the Download Options dialog box and apply the selections gt Click Browse The Save As dialog box for ASCII files shown in Figure 6 3 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the retrieved data Save in 2D ACM Data amp ex E3 Save as type ASCII Files DAT M Cancel Figure 6 3 The Save As Dialog Box for ASCII Files D In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev c SECTION 6 Retrieving and Saving Data from the 2D ACM p gt Click Save The Save As dialog box for ASCII files closes gt Click Download to retrieve the data from the instrument and close the Retrieve Memory dialog box If you click Download the Deployment Information window opens Deployment Information Number Mooring Cancel Position Help Latitude Longitude Dep
106. st cable Power supply and AC line cord RS 485 RS 232 converter for RS 485 interface option only An available serial port on the computer Note If you will be fabricating your own cable for connecting the 2D ACM to your computer see APPENDIX B Bulkhead Connector Wiring for information on the 2D ACM bulkhead connector wiring Note Although any serial port from COMI to COMA can be used use COMI if it is available as it is the default serial port setting of ACMPro If you use any other serial port you must select it in ACMPro as described in Changing the Serial Port on page 2 6 Connecting to the RS 232 Interface A 2D ACM with an RS 232 interface is shown set up with a computer in Figure 2 1 AC line cord Test Connect to 6 cable C the POWER connector Connect to 110 240 VAC Figure 2 1 2D ACM Setup with RS 232 Interface 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Connecting the 2D ACM to Your Computer c3 To connect a 2D ACM with an RS 232 interface to your computer p gt Disconnect the dummy connector from the bulkhead connector on the 2D ACM p gt Connect the test cable to the bulkhead connector on the 2D ACM and to the serial port on your computer gt Connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the test cable p Connect the AC line cord to the power supply and to a 110 240 VAC 50 60 Hz power source Conne
107. strument Bulkhead Signal Direction Connector ft Bie ee com 2 White RXD Received Computer to 3 TXD Transmitted Data Instrument Data 4 Green TXD Transmitted Instrument to 2 RXD Received Data Computer Data Table B 1 Instrument to Computer Connections P N 8000 2DACM Rev Falmouth Scientific Inc c APPENDIX B Bulkhead Connector Wiring Instrument to Power Supply Connections Instrument Bulkhead Connector Power 3 Power 4 Instrument 12 VDC Power nominal Table B 2 Instrument to Power Supply Connections 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands typing the commands directly from the keyboard of your computer To enter commands ACMPro must be installed and running on your computer with the 2D ACM connected to it See Installing ACMPro on page 2 3 and Connecting the 2D ACM to Your Computer on page 2 4 A II 2D ACM commands are entered in the Communications window by Most of the 2D ACM commands are listed in Table C 1 on page C 6 Also listed in the table are the page references to where detailed descriptions of the commands are provided 2D ACM Operating Modes The 2D ACM always runs in one of three operating modes Each command applies specifically to one or more of these modes The 2D ACM can be placed into any operating mode by entering the appropriate command The 2D ACM operating modes are the following Run mode is the normal operating mode in which data
108. t The averaging interval is the time during the Continuous or Interval mode of the Run Operating mode that the selected current velocity and tilt vector data are averaged In Interval mode data are averaged during the on time only Note The time set by the AVGI command must be 15 seconds or longer When setting the interval time use the mm ss format mm Minutes 00 to 59 ss Seconds 00 to 59 Returns See Examples below Examples Enter AVGI CR or LF The instrument displays the current averaging interval and allows you to enter a new interval Averaging Interval Time 00 15 Enter interval mm ss Enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt to leave the averaging interval as is or enter the interval in minutes and seconds and then enter a lt CR gt lt LF gt Falmouth Scientific Inc P N 8000 2DACM Rev APPENDIX C 2D ACM Commands See Also DATE TIME ITIME OTIME DTIME 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Operational Commands C 49 DDMP MN RM MI D D Outputs and displays scans from memory in ASCII Usage DDMP lt CR gt or lt LF gt Operating Modes Open Description The DDMP command outputs and displays scans of recorded data in ASCII The number of scans output and displayed is specified by the DLEN command Logged data will be output starting with the memory location pointed to by the READP setting You can set READP to any value between 65536 and 1048575 The current p
109. th Time 17 12 49 Serial Number 1738 2D Date 07 24 2006 p Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data p Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data retrieval and the serial number of the instrument are saved ACMPro downloads the data in binary format from the internal memory of the 2D ACM Then the Download window opens Download Binary to ASCII Memory Dump Complete 5 Click OK to close the Download window 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Viewing the Data Gc Viewing the Data The data from a saved data file can be viewed at any time from the File menu Furthermore it is not necessary to have the 2D ACM connected to your computer to view the data Before you can view the data the specific DAT file that contains the data must be known To view the data 2 Choose File gt View Data File The Open dialog box for data files shown in Figure 6 4 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file of filename 2D ACM data01 dat Look in 2D ACM Configurations Y j amp E3 2D ACM Config acm Files of type FSI ACM Files ACM Si Cancel Figure 6 4
110. the instrument click Yes ACMPro will check the instrument and stop the deployment Click No if you want the instrument to remain in the selected mode 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Preparing the 2D ACM for Deployment c Checking the Delayed Time and Date Settings When the 2D ACM has been deployed in Delayed mode you can check the Delayed Time and Delayed Date settings of the instrument at any time Caution Do not attempt to check the Delayed Date and Delayed Time settings by choosing Check Instrument or Configure Instrument from the Configure menu as doing so requires that you stop the deployment To check the Delayed Time and Delayed Date settings p gt Choose Start Programs gt FSI Applications gt ACMPro ACMPro starts and the ACMPro Main window opens le Choose Configure gt Check Delayed Start The Test Cable window opens Test Cable Connect the test cable with the KS switch in the ON position Then press the OK button gt Connect the 2D ACM to your computer s serial port switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON and then click OK ACMPro displays which items are being checked and then opens the Delayed Start OK window Delayed Start OK The Instrument is in Delayed Start and will turn on when the Following date and time is reached Time 08 24 2006 Date 16 00 00 Present Time 13 01 44 Present Date Tue 07 25 2006 Do you want to go back to Delayed Start P N 8000 2DAC
111. ttery pack to the electronics plugged in Figure 7 6 Removing the Mooring Frame gt Touch the probes of a digital voltmeter to the exposed pins on Electronics the back of the in line connector the probe to the I Ne GONE connector red wire s pin and the probe to PX the black wire s pin The voltage should be 6 0 VDC or higher SS Battery pack Figure 7 7 The End Cap Removed from the Housing 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Checking and Replacing the Battery Pack 7 5 To install a fresh battery pack p gt Disconnect the in line connector p gt Install a fresh battery pack into i the housing being sure the foam m pad is inserted first as shown in gt SS Foam pad Figure 7 8 Connect the in line connector A Battery pack To reassemble the 2D ACM Figure 7 8 Inserting a Fresh i Clean the O ring on the end cap Battery Pack and the O ring surface inside the housing with a lint free cloth or paper towel and after carefully inspecting the O ring for any nicks or scratches apply a thin coat of silicone grease If nicks or scratches are found on the O ring replace it When replacing the O ring first clean the O ring surface on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel Then lightly lubricate the new O ring with silicone grease and install it onto the end cap p gt Reassemble the 2D ACM in the reverse order of disassembly making sure to align the fingers of t
112. ty DFF m s ACM Time and Date Setup Close PC Time and Date Averaging OFF Status Stop Mode Record Count Figure 5 1 The ACM Real Time Display Window Data Displays Stopped gt Click Setup in the ACM Real Time Display window The Real Time Setup dialog box shown in Figure 5 2 opens 2 D ACM User Manual November 2006 Falmouth Scientific Inc Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays a Real Time Setup r Data File Setup ro ile ile Filename Browse Cancel Log Data to ACM Intemal Memory Display and Log Velocities in Knots Include Up Velocities in Speed Calculations 3DACM only Average Data Setup PC Averages Data r Auxillary 1 Calibration Terms I Tum On Averaging oo Average Length 00 30 mm ss B r o UNESCO Parameters to Calculate with CTD Data C 0 0 Salinity PSU 78 Taunay 2 Calibration Terms Density Anomaly kg m 3 Adiabatic Temperature Gradient C dbar Potential Temperature C Sound Velocity m s Figure 5 2 The Real Time Setup Dialog Box b To save the data to the 2D ACM internal memory select the Log Data to ACM Internal Memory check box in the Real Time Setup dialog box p gt To save the data to a text file select the Log Data to File check box and then click Browse The Save As dialog box for log files shown in Figure 5 3 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the data Save in
113. ure gt Configure Instrument After ACMPro reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 3 3 on page 3 4 opens Select the Compass tab Select the check boxes for the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select whether you want to use the compass or tilt parameters or both in the north and east current velocity calculations Do one of the following V v VW Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box Click another tab Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting the Current Velocity and Tilt Vector Averages Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector averages to be output and stored by the 2D ACM is performed using the Average tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Average tab is shown in Figure 3 6 The averaging interval for the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages is also entered in the Average tab When one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected along with an averaging interval the vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters are stored at the end of every averaging interval Hence the instrument s memory will fill at a slower rate than it would if no vector averages were selected This rate is displayed in the Statistics tab See Reviewi

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