Smart∙X User Manual
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1. Instrument Time Memory amp Log File Settings The SmartsX does not contain batteries internal memory or a real time clock Therefore data logging is not available The SmartsX does maintain an internal timer to provide for various sampling rates This timer measures time from power up If required the timer output can be added to the scan data using the SET SCAN TIME command It can be disabled with the SET SCAN NOTIME command The time output format is hh mmi ss ss l e hours minutes seconds Example output Smart X Version 4 09 SN 8882 AML Oceanographic Ltd gt scan 1473 714 0000 151 17 355 gt set scan time gt scan 00 03 05 89 1473 634 0000 151 17 353 gt set scan notime gt scan 1473 584 0000 144 17 343 gt User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal Instruments can also be configured for deployment using HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation programs As with SeaCast communications with the instrument must be established using the correct communications port and settings The communications settings are 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control and the desired baud rate The sampling parameters can be programmed by entering text commands The following are examples SET SAMPLE RATE CONTINUOUS Sets the sample rate to as fast as possible 25 Hz SET SAMPLE RATE 5 s Sets the sample rate to 5 samples per second SET P INC 1 Sets the sample2. SET FORCE 232 Sets com mode to RS 232 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE 485 Sets com mode to RS 485 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE AUTO Sets for auto detection of RS 232 or RS 485 comms Note that if instrument is not connected to a com port on power up it assumes RS 485 operation amp will remain in that mode until powered down DISPLAY FORCE Displays current com mode ie RS232 RS485 AUTO DISPLAY DETECT Displays the baud rate detection settings SET DETECT ab Sets the baud rate detection a sets the number of autobaud detection attempts before the instrument reverts to the default baud rate set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b b s 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 2 1200 baud 5 9600 baud 8 57600 baud 3 2400 baud 6 19200 baud 9 115200 baud Sampling rate commands DISPLAY SAMPLE Displays the time based sampling rate RATE SET SAMPLE nt Sets the desired sampling rate n is a number and t is the time units Examples are SETSC sets the sampling to continuous 25 Hz SET S 5 s 5 samples per sec SETS 1s 1 sample per second SET S 2 m 2 samples per minute SET S 5m 1 sample every 5 minutes SET S 2 h 2 samples per hour SET S 24h 1 sample every 24 hours User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Output format commands DISPLAY SCA
3. 220 mA when sampling 25 mA in standby mode 60 pA when in low power mode External Power Supply Sis Vaage range Standard 8 to 26 VDC Pressure Case e Environmental Limits Storage 20 C to 60 C Usage 20 C to 45 C pane r Standard 76mm 565mm Z Kg EE 0 82 a me Optional Titanium 2 98 22 3 1 35 Kg 3 0 lbs 1 94 Kg 4 3 Ibs Connectors Ses Bulkhead On Delrin housings Female SS316 Bulkhead On titanium housings Female 23 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Sampling Capabilities e Frequency Time selectable sample rates from 25 per second to 1 per hour e Configurations Single scan or continuous output on command or autonomous on power up Included Items SmarteX instrument 2m Data Power Pigtail Black dummy plug One primary sensor blanking plug Two secondary sensor blanking plugs CD with manuals and documentation Sensor Protection Cage Software e SeaCast 24 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Ordering Codes Instruments PDC SMX P1S2 05 Smart X 500 dbar Delrin pressure housing PDC SMX P1S2 60 Smart X 6000 dbar Titanium pressure housing PDC SMX P1S0 05 Smart X 500 dbar Delrin pressure housing Used as Smart SV replacement Smart X 6000 dbar Titanium pressure housing PDC SMX P1S0 60 Used as Smart SV replacement Sensors XCH SV STD SV Xchange XCH PRS 0050 P Xchange 50 dBar XCH PRS 0100 P
4. Xchange 100 dBar XCH PRS 0200 P Xchange 200 dBar XCH PRS 0500 P Xchange 500 dBar XCH PRS 1000 P Xchange 1000 dBar XCH PRS 2000 P Xchange 2000 dBar XCH PRS 4000 P Xchange 4000 dBar XCH PRS 5000 P Xchange 5000 dBar XCH PRS 6000 P Xchange 6000 dBar XCH CND RA070 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND RA002_ C Xchange Right Angle Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND ST002_ __ C Xchange Straight Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND ST070 C Xchange Straight Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH TMP n232 T Xchange 2 to 32 C Range XCH TMP n545 T Xchange 2 to 45 C Range Accessories SUB G0031 Instrument suspension bar requires smart mounting bracket assembly SUB G0030 Smart mounting bracket assembly Warranty AML warrants the instrument for a period of two year from the date of delivery AML will repair or replace at its option and at no charge components which prove to be defective The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the instruments The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident or misuse and is void if repairs or modifications are made by other than authorized personnel This warranty is the only warranty given by AML No warranties implied by law including but not limited to the implied warranties of merch
5. If the modifications required are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory and we will support your requirements The user can change e The number of decimal places for each channel o Turn on or off elapsed time and calculated parameters power up information header automatic monitoring on power up Default output format The output from the SmartsX is space separated values There are commands to change the delimiter to tab or comma separated values if required The following table shows the output units for each Xchange sensor Sensor Units Default Format Notes SVeXchange m s 1234 567 ConductivitysXchange mS cm 12 346 PressuresXchange dBar 1234 56 TemperaturesXchange C 12 345 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X SV P T sensors Default Sound velocity Pressure Temperature m s dbar C The data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are Time Sound velocity Pressure Temperature Density Salinity hh mm ss ss_ m s dbar C kg m ppt C P T sensors Default Conductivity Pressure Temperature mS cm dbar C The data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are Time Conductivity Pressure Temperature Density Salinity Sound velocity hh mm ss ss mS cm dbar C kg m
6. Sidney BC Canada V8L 5X6 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for both the PeXchange sensors and the entire instrument Deployments should never exceed the lower of these two pressure ratings For example a 500m instrument equipped with a 6000 dBar 0 6000m P Xchange sensor is limited to deployments of 500m depth or less Similarly a 6000m instrument equipped with a 500 dBar 0 500m P Xchange sensor is also limited to deployments of 500m depth or less It is desirable to optimize the accuracy of pressure measurements by using a P Xchange sensor with a pressure range that closely matches the depth of the deployment Caution Do not exceed the specified pressure ratings of the PsXchange sensor or the instrument housing Overpressure can result in damage to the P Xchange sensor and the instrument Pre Deployment Procedures e 4to6 weeks ahead o Use the receiving steps above to verify the instrument is in good working order o Verify the calibrations of all sensors are valid for the duration of the deployment If not swap the Xchange sensors for sensors with valid calibrations or send the Xchange sensors to a service center for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the connectors with 3M silicone spray or equivalent e Before leaving the jetty o Verify the PeXchange pressure range is appropriate for the depth of the deployment
7. instrument The green light indicates that communications have been established with the instrument During the identification process SeaCast is determining the type and serial number of the instrument and any connected sensors During the settings process SeaCast is determining the latest sampling and logging settings that were programmed into the instrument When all the required handshaking has been completed the Status field will show Connected and the user may now use the instrument Please note that the handshaking can take up to 30 seconds to complete i J Identifying J Connected The Detect Instrument button forces SeaCast to re detect and re identify the instrument and its sensors Configuring the Selected Instrument After the instrument has been detected by SeaCast select the Setup tab at the top of the SeaCast window User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X The box in the upper left of the Setup page controls the sampling of the instrument For the SmarteX only the time increment sampling method is available e sample at 25 times per second 10 times per hour every 5 seconds etc The continuous selection sets the instrument to sample as fast as possible For the SmarteX this is 25 Hz Choose sample method Time Depth Sound Speed Minute s Minute Hours s Hour f Continous Sampling Method Selection Tab ONS See ae Second s Second
8. rate to pressure increments of 1 dbar SET SOUND INC 2 Sets the sample rate to sound speed increments of 2 m s Please consult the Commands section of the Appendix for full syntax details on how to issue the commands in question Please note that the above are example commands only many additional sampling regimes can be established Monitoring Real Time Data e Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been done see Page 6 e Ensure that the desired sampling requirements have been selected and applied e Plug the data power cable into the instrument If you power the instrument over a long cable please note the following o The longer the cable the higher the voltage drop on the cable The voltage drop on a standard AML cable with a standard SmartsX is about 2 volts per 100m of cable while sampling and 0 volts per 100m when in low power mode o The instrument s auto shutdown voltage has a default level of 8 volts o The instrument s maximum voltage is 26 volts o The voltage at the instrument while sampling must be above the shutdown level for the instrument to operate e With the instrument in air use the zero command to zero the barometric pressure offset e Securely attach the cable to the instrument e Lower the instrument until it is just Submerged Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows the sensors time to wet and the pressure case to shed heat e Begin monitoring data us
9. 3 psu m s Example outputs Example outputs are shown below User inputs in the output capture shown below are in bold type Smart X Version 4 09 SN 8882 AML Oceanographic Ltd gt scan 1473 924 0000 182 17 260 gt set scan time gt set scan salinity gt set scan density gt scan 00 00 56 25 1473 912 0000 163 17 258 00 226 0998 907 gt set scan notime gt set scan nosal gt set scan noden gt scan 1473 916 0000 182 17 256 gt monitor 1473 912 0000 182 17 254 1473 920 0000 182 17 255 1473 915 0000 185 17 254 1473 926 0000 178 17 254 1473 921 0000 178 17 255 1473 919 0000 182 17 256 1473 920 0000 185 17 257 1473 916 0000 182 17 258 1473 915 0000 178 17 257 1473 913 0000 178 17 256 1473 909 0000 182 17 256 1473 916 0000 185 17 256 gt detect Detecting Sensors 1 SV C Xchange SV X SN 131194 01 22 10 SN 65535 14 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X 2 P T Xchange P X SN 145721 08 21 09 T X SN 400046 11 17 09 SN 65535 Detection complete gt User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X gt display options Instrument Type Smart X EmulationMode disabled UseCustomHeader yes SN 8882 Firmware V4 09 SampleUnits continuous SampleInterval 0 PressureInc 0 00 SoundInc 0 00 TestLog test raw Date 01 01 0 Time 00 00 0 MemorySize 0 0 MB MemoryUsed 0 0 MB DisplayTime no DisplayDate no DisplaySalinity no DisplayDensity no DisplaySoundVelocity no DisplayBattery no Relay
10. Baud rate between 600 and 38 400 baud e Are the communication settings in the instrument correct o Was the instrument specifically set to one baud rate last time If so the user must use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so the user must resume communications in the required protocol o Was the instrument set to RX OFF last time If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode o Was the instrument set to monitor on power up mode If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode e Is the connector damaged O O OO Instrument generates noisy data e s the connector damaged dirty or corroded e ls there noise on the power supply Switching power supplies are common sources of noise e Nearby EMI sources such as electric motors can create noise If possible move the instrument and its cables away from the noise source Are there bubbles on the SV Xchange sensor or in the ConductivitysXchange sensor Is the SVeXchange sensor clean Is the ConductivitysXchange sensor clean Is the temperature sensor damaged Is there something nearby affecting the water temperature User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X AML Oceanographic Contact Info Service To request an RMA or technical support Email service AMLoceanograp
11. C 7 7 O Power MCBH 6 FS Bulkhead Face View 1 2 6 NOTE SMART INSTRUMENTS ARE CONFIGURED AT THE FACTORY FOR RS 232 OR RS 485 CONSULT THE SMART OR SMART X USER MANUAL FOR 3 5 INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR INSTRUMENT S COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 4 RS 485 COMMUNICATIONS oo0oo0oo0o0 Smart Smart X f 9 Pin D Electronics Pin Ground Pin Connector Signal DO B 1 White 3 Ground 2 Black e 5 Power 3 Red e Signal Pee 4 Green 2 5 Blue N C N C 6 Brown N C N C Screen N C O Power OCEANOGRAPHIC IW EN MI Smart Communications Overview IDRAWN DRAWING NO REV AML NO MAW your old ideas 2071 Malaview Avenue W Sidney B C Canada V8L 5X6 250 656 0771 Fax 250 655 3655 l i L M C2 GA 03396 N A TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DATE MATERIAL a eae ae ORIGINAL SCALE 1 4 NOV 26 10 FRACTIONS 1 32 TTT SHEET NO HOLE SIZES o gt DIM S ARE IN INCHES MM SIZE B nese 0 00 0 015 dain 0 000 0 005 0 13 SURFACE FINISH 63 prd ANGLE 9 pin D sub Female eet z o
12. Mode auto detection RealtimeLogging no LoggingTimeout 0 StartupDelay 20 DisplayHeader yes StartupMode prompt CharacterReception yes LoggingBreakMode no Detect ionMode A3 BatteryACoefficient 3 500000E 01 BatteryBCoefficient t2 500000E 02 ShutDownVoltage 6 5 WarningVoltage not applicable PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no SoundVelocityThreshold 1375 00 DelimterMode Spac SensorDetectionMode Once Traceability no SkipPowerOff no oo Slot 1 SensorName SV C Xchange SV X SN 131194 01 22 10 BoardSN 65535 Slot 2 SensorName P T Xchange P X SN 145721 08 21 09 T X SN 400046 11 17 09 BoardSN 65535 gt 16 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Customer Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to communicate e Check the cables o Is the data power cable connected to the instrument and computer o If using a cable other than an AML cable it should be configured as a null modem cable o If using multiple cable lengths the extensions should not be configured as null modem cables o Are there any cuts in the cable e f powering over a long cable check the voltage drop over the cable Measure the voltage across a 10 watt 27Q resistor across pins 2 and 3 of the cable The voltage must be above 8 volts e Are the communication settings in the program used on the computer correct o Comm port selection 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity No hardware handshaking o
13. N Displays current scan options SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off CeX TeX and P X Or SVX TeX and PeX SET SCAN DENSITY Turns the calculated density channel on CeX TeX and PX Or SVX TeX and PeX SET SCAN NOSALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel off CeX TeX and P X Or SVX TeX and PeX SET SCAN SALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel on CeX TeX and PX Or SVX TeX and PeX SET SCAN NOSV Turns the calculated salinity channel off removing it from CeX TeX and P X the instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN SET SCAN SV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel on allowing it CX TeX and PeX to be present in instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN This is only available when C P and T sensors are attached SET SCAN TIME Enables displaying time in data scan SET SCAN NOTIME Disables time from being displayed in data scan DIS DELIMITER Displays the current delimiter setting for the scan monitor log output Options available are space comma and tab SET DELIMITER SPACE Sets the delimiter to space separated values for scan monitor log output SET DELIMITER Sets the delimiter to comma separated values for COMMA scan monitor log output SET DELIMITER TAB Sets the delimiter to tab separated values for scan monitor log output DISPLAY STARTUP Displays the power up output se
14. Smart X User Manual Version 1 31 06 December 2012 Revision Date of Changes Name Revision Version 1 3 05 November 2012 Added Revisions Table Updated website information Added output Erika Ladouceur units table for sensors Updated table of contents and Ordering Codes Version 1 31 06 December 2012 Updated secondary blanking plug image Erika Ladouceur User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Table of Contents Table of Contents 5 10b ih ati eie beian assan En EEE ERREA reiterates aden 1 General Description of the Instrument 2 4 2 5 2 44 4100 ae Re ees 2 Which Manual Do I Start With seseseesessesssssseessesessseessesnrssressesnrsstessessseseenseesseseresseserssees 3 Shipping amp RECSVING seinieni i R a T E i D R 4 Receiving an Instr ment i einen e e e A E E 4 Returning an Instrument to the Factory sesessesseesreesesresseseresressessresressessresressesseesreeseese 5 Messin Che Ani Stan a AAE E E E E E E 6 Pr ess re Ratings scenene a EE E EESE NA 6 Pre Deployment Procedures csssssicssiinnennssiiisin iasi elas 6 Configuring Sampling Parameters using SeaCast ssseeseeseseseesesseeeresresseseresressresreeseese 7 Selecting an Instrument for Configuration ssseeseeseessesseesessresressessresrersersrerreesreseeee 7 Configuring the Selected Instrument 2 0i20n cidieen aided eee ite ieee 8 Instrument Time Memory amp Log File Settings eee ceeseeceenc
15. a a a R 25 Appendix A Technical Overview Drawings csssesessereerrereresessrerrrrrereesee 26 27 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X General Description of the Instrument The AML Oceanographic X series instruments and sensors provide a major advancement in ocean instrumentation The swappable and interchangeable sensor technologies dramatically improve the capabilities of ocean instrumentation These capabilities include e Changing the instrument sensor types while at sea within seconds and without tools For example the same instrument can be changed from a CTD to a sound speed profiler e The sensor ranges can be swapped as sampling conditions change to maximize the instrument s resolution and accuracy For example a deep pressure sensor can be swapped for a shallow pressure sensor and the salt water conductivity sensor can be swapped for a fresh water conductivity sensor e Sensors from one instrument can be swapped to another instrument to maintain mission critical capabilities e Calibrated sensors can be sent to the instrument so that the instrument does not need to be removed from service for calibration e Spare sensors ensure that an instrument can be immediately returned to service after catastrophic damage such as a high speed impact with the ship s hull e All calibration and traceability data resides within each sensor There is no need update instrument configuration files or coefficients Calibration
16. antability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply In no event will AML be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages resulting from any defects or failure of performance of any instrument supplied by AML 25 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD IS PROHIBITED REVISION TABLE REV DESCRIPTION BY DATE 306 9 12 08 191 8 27 4 Eil 4 age pe Smart X P1S0 with SV Xchange AML Part Numbers Smart X P1S0 PDC SMX P1S0 05 60 SV Xchange XCH SV STD Materials Delrin 500m Pressure Rating Titanium 6000m Pressure Rating 45 7 1 80 419 5 m 16 52 g pe 242 2 9 53 181 7 13 45 7 1 80 Oo No NO on 68 6 Smart X P1S2 2 70 AML Part Numbers Smart X P1S2 PDC SMX P1S2 05 60 SV Xchange XCH SV STD C Xchange XCH CND RA range P Xchange XCH PRS range T Xchange XCH TMP range Materials Delrin 500m Pressure Rating Titanium 6000m Pressure Rating Smart X CTD Configuration Smart X SVTP Configuration Mass Model Delrin Titanium Smart SV 75lbs 34 kg 1 86 Ibs 84 kg Smart SV amp T 81 Ibs 37 kg 2 02 Ibs 92
17. data for all sensors is instantly available from the instrument and calibration certificates can be printed from AML Oceanographic s SeaCast software whenever the instrument is connected e Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data So there is never a doubt about how the data was collected or the status of the sensor s calibration e Since only the sensors need to be returned for recalibration the shipping costs are dramatically reduced The SmarteX is the compact multi sensor externally powered data via cable instrument of the X series family It is designed primarily for AUV ROV and sea chest operations Communications with the Smart X are accomplished with RS 232 or RS 485 There are two configurations of the Smart X One is a mult parameter and the other is single sensor These are listed below with a brief description P1S2 Multi parameter this configuration is equipped with one primary Xchange sensor port l e conductivity or sound speed and two secondary Xchange sensor ports l e temperature and pressure Sampling rates are programmable by time 25 Hz to every 24 hours This unit carries with it the complete benefits of a X series instrument P1S0 Single primary sensor This configuration closely duplicates the original Smart SV as it is of similar form fit and function It is often utilized when a replacement of a Smart SV is required for both size and data format requiremen
18. e found in the appendix Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off 11 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument The following is recommended e f the instrument is very dirty or oily use warm soapy water and allow the instrument to soak before cleaning with a rag or soft brush Rinse with fresh water e Before each use o Check the tightness of swappable sensors o Check for nicks and cuts on the cable e After each use o Clean and rinse the instrument using fresh water o Dry and safely store the instrument e Monthly o Lightly lubricate the connector contacts with 3M silicone spray or equivalent e Yearly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Communications PC Settings The SmarteX will communicate with both RS 232 and RS 485 serial connections The computer to which the instrument is connected must be set up as follows e 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity No hardware handshaking Baud rate of 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 or 38 400 baud After power up the SmarteX will wait for an ASCII carriage return The instrument will automatically detect whether communications are RS 232 or RS 485 as well as the baud rate Output Formats Output formats can be modified by the user
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20. ed If uncertain about the port the user can check the ports in the Device em xi Manager or Hardware Manager found in the control panel in the Windows operating system acon COM The Refresh selection at the bottom of the list allows the user to force a new detection of cont available ports This is useful if a USB connection is made after SeaCast is launched Refresh The Baud Rate field is used to select the baud rate the user wishes to use while BaudRate communicating to the instrument Lower baud rates allow longer cables to be used if using RS j19200 4 232 485 422 Higher baud rates shorten the data transfer times Choose 38 400 baud whenever LIN o possible If an instrument is set to autobaud default setting it will detect the baud rate chosen in SeaCast and communicate at that baud rate If the baud rate is changed in SeaCast then power to the instrument must be cycled to re establish communications at the new baud rate User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Some instruments are set up to communicate at fixed baud rates In this case the baud rate in SeaCast must be set to the same baud rate 4 as the instrument If the instrument baud rate is unknown the Scan i switch below the Baud Rate field can be used to have SeaCast cycle through all the baud rates to try to detect the instrument baud rate The Status field shows the status of the communications with the
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22. ing SeaCast or HyperTerminal e Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface e Note that with the SmarteX in the typical vertical orientation the downcast is P k wi usually more accurate than the upcast data since the downcast measurements are not contaminated by the thermal shedding from the pressure case User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Post Deployment Procedures When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed in fresh water Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air prior to disconnecting the plugs or cables Do not blow compressed air into the PressuresXchange sensor Remove the shorting plug or cable Place dummy plug in the connector to protect it Dry the instrument and stow it securely Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable supplied with the instrument Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to the instrument o SETSTARTUPNOHEADER disables the power up header information o SET STARTUP MONITOR enable data out
23. kg Smart X SV amp T Configuration Flared 1 79 Ibs 81 kg 4 19 Ibs 1 90 kg Smart SV amp P 89 Ibs 40 kg 2 24 Ibs 1 02 kg Smart X SV amp P Configuration Flared 1 77 Ibs 80 kg 4 17 lbs 1 89 kg Smart SVT amp P 90 Ibs 41 kg 2 24 Ibs 1 02 kg Smart X SVT amp P Configuration Flared 1 873 Ibs 85 kg 4 28 Ibs 1 94 kg Smart CTD Flared 1 74 Ibs 79 kg 4 14 lbs 1 88 kg TITLE Mme MI Smart X Mechanical Overview BAW ocosnosrernc DRAWN DRAWING NO REV AML NO Xch Id id 2071 Malaview Avenue W Sidney B C Canada A E Ea pape I L MC2 GA 03396 N A TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DATE MATERIAL FRACTIONS 1 32 SLD FILE NO SHEET NO HOLE SIZES 0 005 0 13 DIM S ARE IN INCHES MM SIZE B 0 00 0 015 0 38 0 000 20 DaO 3 SURFACE FINISH 63 ae MC2 GA 03318 Sheet 1 of 2 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD IS PROHIBITED REVISION TABLE REV DESCRIPTION BY DATE SMART AND SMART X ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATION RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS Smart Smart X 9 Pin D Electronics Pin Ground Pin Connector Signal Rx 1 White 3 Ground 2 Black e 5 Power 3 Red o Signal Tx 4 Green 2 N C 5 Blue N C N C 6 Brown N C N C Screen N
24. o Connect the instrument to a computer using the data cable Caution Install blanking plugs in all unused sensor ports prior to deployment Failure to install blanking plugs will result in damage to the connectors C Xchange amp SVeXchange blanking plug TeXchange amp P Xchange blanking plug User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Configuring Sampling Parameters using SeaCast AML Oceanographic SeaCast application software greatly simplifies the process of setting up an instrument to complete a profile Full details on the instrument configuration process can be found in the SeaCast manual Below please find a quick summary of that process Selecting an Instrument for Configuration On the Instrument Tab the first row of fields Port Baud Rate and Status control and display the communications with the instrument Ce x Instrument Setup View Data Port Baud Rate Status fy come E A 38400 Connected ot E o Scan Instrument SN Smart X a882 Sensors Type Sensor _ Calibrated Range Accuracy By SV Xchange 131194 01 22 10 1375 1625 m s 0 011 m s ay DTD Print Certificate P Xchange 145721 08 21 09 0 200 dbar 0 004 FS TD Print Certificate T Xchange 400046 11 17 09 0 30 0 002 SeaCast woo The Port field allows the user to select the computer communications port to which the Port instrument is connect
25. put on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 10 S set the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT 07 set fixed 38400 baudrate Note details on the SET DETECT command can be found in the appendix Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Disabling Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable supplied with the instrument Instrument data will stream through the terminal emulation program window Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Hold down lt ENTER gt Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Release the lt ENTER gt key once the prompt gt is displayed Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to disable data on powerup o SET STARTUP HEADER enables the power up header information o SET STARTUP PROMPT disable data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 10 S selects the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT A7 set 10 autobaud attempts then default to 38400 baud Note details on the SET DETECT command can b
26. sor board talk mode amp return to logger communications 21 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Technical Specifications Sensors Response Time 25 ms at 1 ConductivitysXchange 0 to 70 mS cm 10 uS cm 3 uS cm 1 uS cm m s flow rate ConductivityXchange 0 to 2 mS cm 10 uS cm 0 6 uS cm 0 1 uS cm ace SV Xchange 1375 to 1625 40 025 mis 0 006 mls 0 001 mis Secondary Xchange Sensors e Response Accuracy Precision Resolution e 2 TemperaturesXchange 2 C to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C Range Accuracy Precision Resolution TemperaturesXchange 2 C to 45 C 0 008 C 0 004 C 0 001 C 50 100 200 500 1000 PressuresXchange 2000 4000 P 5000 amp 6000 0 05 FS 0 003 FS 0 002 FS dbars Calculated Parameters Required Sensors Salinity C X T X P X EOS80 0 010 psu 0 to 42 psu Salinity SV X T X P X AML 07 0 035 ppt 0 to 42 ppt Density C X T X P X EOS80 0 027 kg m 990 to 1230 kg m3 Density SV X T X P X EOS80 0 051 kg m 990 to 1230 kg m 22 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Electrical Mother Board 2 dedicated slots o Primary Xchange sensor slot o Secondary Xchange sensor slot Sensor Boards Sound velocity or conductivity Xchange sensor board Pressure and temperature Xchange sensor board e Auto detect RS232 or RS485 1 2 duplex ASCII e Autobaud to 38 400 Power e Current
27. ts For this style of instrument please disregard reference to Conductivity Temperature and Pressure in this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Which Manual Do Start With AML Oceanographic Xchange instruments are shipped with several manuals on the CD An instrument manual ie This SmartsX manual which provides an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument A software manual ie SeaCast which provides instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review instrument data Xchange sensor manuals C Xchange SV Xchange PeXchange and T Xchange which provide overviews on how to install and maintain each of the Xchange sensors If you are configuring an instrument for field use or lab test we recommend that you begin with the software SeaCast manual If you are focussed on instrument maintenance we recommend that you begin with the instrument manual If you are wishing to swap an Xchange sensor we recommend that you read the appropriate Xchange manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Shipping amp Receiving Receiving an Instrument When an instrument is received at a new location it is prudent to perform the following steps to ensure the instrument is capable of performing when required Check the shipping container for signs of damage This could indicate damage to the instrument inside The shipping package sho
28. ttings SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to wait for user commands on power up PROMPT SET STARTUP SCAN Sets the instrument to output one scan on powerup nd then wait for a user command SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to start monitoring data on power up MONITOR SET STARTUP Disables the instrument identification header output on NOHEADER powerup SET STARTUP Enables the instrument identification header output on HEADER powerup 20 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X General commands SCAN Measure and output one scan of data MONITOR Scan at the set sampling rate VERSION Displays the instrument identification header DISPLAY OPTIONS Displays the instrument status and user settings ZERO Corrects the barometric offset to set zero pressure at Pex surface for current barometric pressure ZERO OFF Disables barometric offset Pex DIS TIME Displays current time Time format is HH MM SS ss SET TIME hh mm ss ss Sets instrument time using 24 hour clock of format hh mm ss ss DETECT Checks each slot in logger board to identify what is plugged in and displays sensor board type amp serial number or empty for each slot TALK n Enables communications directly with a sensor board via the logger board where n value from 1 3 that identifies the slot number of the board to be communicated with See Detect command CTRL C Press ctrl key and c key at same time to exit sen
29. uld include all of the following items o SmarteX instrument Data Power cable Black dummy plug One primary sensor blanking plug Two secondary sensor blanking plugs o CD with manuals and documentation Check for damage o Check the cable for slices or gouges o Check the connector sockets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Check all the Xchange sensors are installed tightly The blue retaining ring should be within 1 mm of the instrument end cap Connect the instrument to a computer with the data cable and perform a scan or monitor if using SeaCast O O O O User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Returning an Instrument to the Factory e f shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre e Pack the instrument in its original shipping box if possible to prevent damage during shipping An RMA number can be requested using any of the following contact options Service To request an RMA or technical support Email service AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 http Awww AMLoceanographic com My AML Oceanographic RMA requests may also be submitted through My AML Oceanographic once logged in or by navigating to the Support tab on the AML Oceanographic website Mailing and Shipping Address AML Oceanographic 2071 Malaview Ave
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