Metrec•X User Manual
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1. DISPLAY SCAN Displays current scan options SET SCAN NOBAT Turns the battery channel off SET SCAN BAT Turns the battery channel on SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off CX TeX and P X or SV X TeX and P X SET SCAN DENSITY Turns the calculated density channel on TeX and P X or SV X TeX and P X SET SCAN NOSALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel off TeX and P X or SV X TeX and P X SET SCAN SALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel on CX TeX and P X or SV X TeX and P X SET SCAN NOSV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel off removing it C X TeX and from 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 CeX TeX and P X 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 SET SCAN DATE Enables displaying date in data scan SET SCAN NODATE Disables date from being displayed in data scan DISPLAY STARTUP Displays the power up output settings 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 power up an2. ttn 8 Configuring the Selected Instrument esee entente titt 9 Instrument Time Memory and Log File Settings ess 10 Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal eee 11 Accounting for Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the Surface ssssssssss 11 Logging t Profilen 17 Gia apt tole ocn ils tots tdi das oi had eet ct 12 Monitoring Real Time Data 2 8 12 Post Deployment Procedures si scettr eu ttp bled Reha oars 13 Viewing dri 13 Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up 15 Disabling Data P wer UD 20 7 ie s aede e e 15 Maintaining the 16 Periodic Maintenance esa oir utet icm ad R ES 16 iwi ecu e EM 17 mer fedem Tc S 17 Output FFI Vea usi npa QUERN ad ed aa Ra cob 17 Default Ouipul POITTIGL conce eta ddons eai oae atl 17 Default Example CUES fase in ala cep Meat d e cd d 18 21 POW BIE SHOOTING eR C 1 Contact AML 916 11151911 1 1 1 hate 23 Appendice Sa PH EE 24 CORB ie Ge ocean lth ae oben cesta edt na opea e ct adea ca epo bts 24 Communications COMMAS ottenuto dept pde ta pdt 24 Sampling Rate CommandsS 24 Oulput Format Command qud vate s nsn artic f
3. 5 0 kg Air 3 0 kg Water X Series is available in two endcap configurations PDC MTX P2S2 60 and PDC MTX P1S4 6 where PDC MTX P_S_ 60 114 No of Primary Mounts No of Secondary Mounts 04 5 SV Xchange DO Xchange C Xchange P Xchange T Xchange REVISION TABLE TU ge REV DESCRIPTION BY DATE A INCREASED LENGTH CB 2 4 TITLE Mme METREC X SERIES MECHANICAL OUTLINE 2 SYSTEM AML PART NO a your old ideas METREC X PDC MTX P1S4 P2S2 60 2071 MALAVIEW AVE W SIDNEY B C CANADA V8L 5X6 DATE SLDRW NO PH 250 656 0771 FAX 250 655 3655 27 JUN 2 MC7 GA 03531 A RONA Micro 8 Provides 5232 or RS485 Serial Communications External Power To Plus V2 Electronics P EXT PWR 1 Red En Signal Tx or DO 2 Green 2 Si gnal Rx or DO 3 White 3 4 5 9 Pin D Connector 5 _ Blue N C Unused 6 Screen N C Unused 7 Unused 8 2 External Power Gnd 2 8 Tenes 8 2 OLO Ado Ou 7 029 3 ai 269 jw 4 ss 5 Z MCBH 8 FS PMCIL 8 MP eer Power 9 Pin D Connector oy E a Suppression Ferrite TITLE Mme M I METREC X SERIES COMMS AND POWER INTERFACE Seana SYSTEM AML PART NO ASTA your old ideas VETREGX PDC MTX P1S4 P282 60 2071 MALAVIEW AVE
4. Ede e ctun 25 Logging COMMANDS scio tec n 25 26 Technical Specifications 0 27 00 30 30 30 4 Technical Overview 4 32 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X General Description of the Instrument The AML Oceanographic X series instruments and sensors are a major advancement in ocean instrumentation Swappable and interchangeable sensors dramatically improve the capabilities of ocean instrumentation in the following ways e Change the instrument sensor types while at sea within seconds and without tools A CTD can be changed to a sound speed profiler by exchanging sensor heads e To optimize the resolution and accuracy of sensor data sensors can be swapped to change the measurement range For example a 6000 dBar P Xchange pressure sensor can be swapped with a 500 dBar P Xchange sensor the salt water C Xchange conductivity sensor can be swapped for a fresh water C Xchange conductivity sensor 9 Sensors from one instrument can be swapped to another instrument to maintain mission critical capabilities e Calibrated sensors can be sent from the factory to the instrument The instrument is not pulled from active duty for calibration 9 Spare sensors ensure that an instrument can be immediately returned to active duty after sustaining damage e All calibration and traceability data resides within each Xchange senso
5. W SIDNEY B C CANADA V8L 5X6 DATE tud PH 250 656 0771 FAX 250 655 3655 AMS 27 JUN 2012 MC7 GA 03531 A
6. Range 300m XCH TRB 3000 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 3000 NTU Range 500m XCH UV LLLV UV Xchange 3 lower power sideways facing modules vertical module XCH UV V UV Xchange single vertical module 30 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of two years from the date of delivery AML will repair or replace at its option and at no charge components which are found 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 any 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 merchantability 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 31 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Technical Overview Drawings 32 7075 Aluminum Hard Anodized Housing 6061 Aluminum Hard Anodized Protective Cage Delrin Fender Ring Bumper Status Indicator Window MCBH 8 FS NOTES Dimensions in inches millimeters Depth Rating 6000m Weight w o sensors
7. for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X C Xchange SV Xchange blanking plug T Xchange PsXchange TurbiditysXchange blanking plug Supported Sensor Configurations Primary Port Elevated SZ C Xchange SV Xchange Secondary Port Lower Secondary Port T Xchange Upper P Xchange T Xchange TurbiditysXchange PeXchange UVeXchange Metrec X endcap with one primary and four secondary ports abbreviated as P1S4 Blanking plugs shown installed Metrec X endcaps are available with different combinations of ports to allow for a wide variety of sensor combinations Swappable sensors allow you to configure your instrument in a number of different ways See tables below for two endcap styles and popular sensor combinations Note that not all supported sensor combinations are shown It is possible for example to install two T Xchange sensors or two PeXchange sensors simultaneously for cross verification or in the case of TurbiditysXchange using two different ranges to capture both high and low events accurately P2S2 Endcap Port Type Primary P2 Secondary S2 Port Level Elevated Upper Upper 1 Lower 1 0 SV T 2 C SV P T 3 C SV T Turbidity 4 C SV P Turbidity User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X P1S4 Endcap Port Type Primary 1 Secondary S4 Port Level Elevated Upper 1 Upper Up
8. free 7 MBytes Used 2 File s listed dump data txt cast header InstrumentSN 50002 Date 05 08 12 Time 12 54 18 87 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no Slot1Sensor1 SV C Xchange SV X SN 201579 04 26 12 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Slot3Sensor1 SV C Xchange C X SN 500237 05 04 12 SlotbSensor1 P T Xchange P X SN 300312 05 04 12 T X SN 400458 05 04 12 Data 05 08 12 12 54 19 03 05 08 12 12 54 19 10 05 08 12 12 54 19 16 05 08 12 12 54 19 23 05 08 12 12 54 19 29 05 08 12 12 54 19 36 05 08 12 12 54 19 43 05 08 12 12 54 19 50 05 08 12 12 54 19 57 05 08 12 12 54 19 64 05 08 12 12 54 19 71 05 08 12 12 54 19 78 05 08 12 12 54 19 84 05 08 12 12 54 19 91 1486 107 00 076 0000 09 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 108 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 102 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 108 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 102 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 075 0000 09 21 236 009 85 1486 107 00 076 0000 25 21 236 009 85 1486 104 00 076 0000 25 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 111 00 077 0000 13 21 236 009 85 1486 101 00 076 0000 21 21 236 009 85 1486 107 00 076 0000 02 21 236 009 85 20 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to communicate e sthe connector damaged e Check the cables o the data power cable connected to the instru
9. logged file defined by tttttttt ttt in REAL or RAW format depending on the current instrument mode DELETE tttttttt ttt Erases specified logged file defined by tttttttt ttt Maximum 8 character name with 3 character extension DISPLAY LOG Displays current log file name General Commands SCAN Measures and outputs 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 PX surface for current barometric pressure ZERO OFF Disables barometric offset PX DIS TIME Displays current time Time format is hh mm ss ss SET TIME hh mmrss ss Sets instrument time using 24 hour clock in format hh mm ss ss DIS DATE Displays the current date SET DATE mm dd yy Sets date using mm dd yy format DETECT Checks each slot in logger board to identify what is plugged in and displays sensor board type and serial number or empty for each slot DISPLAY BATTERY Displays battery channel coefficients and shutdown voltage TALK 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 sensor board talk mode amp return
10. recalculated The setting is written to memory so it remains set when the instrument is powered down Using SeaCast Refer to the SeaCast User Manual for instructions on enabling Zero Depth Using a Terminal Emulator e Establish serial communications with the instrument on your computer Refer to the Communications section of this manual for more information User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Once connection is established ensure the instrument is stationary and is not submerged in water To turn ON Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO ON command This will calculate and apply the offset required to compensate for current atmospheric pressure conditions To turn OFF Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO OFF command This will disable the offset Issuing the ZERO command again will calculate a new offset based on current conditions Logging a Profile Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been completed see page 5 MetreceX is a real time instrument with the ability to log data To enable logging send the command SET SCAN LOGGING to the instrument see Commands on page 26 Plug the data power cable into the instrument Ensure that the desired sampling settings have been selected and applied With the instrument in air NOT submerged use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset P Xchange only Enter the M or MONITOR command to begin monitoring data All
11. sales orders and invoice copies View account balances and generate account statements Assess inventory availability at AML To access the Customer Portal please navigate to the Support button located on the top right of the AML Oceanographic home page select Customer Centre from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided Mailing and Shipping Address AML Oceanographic 2071 Malaview Ave Sidney BC Canada V8L 5X6 23 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Appendices Commands When using SeaCast the full command set is not usually necessary However text commands are available Below is a listing of commonly used commands Note that some commands are only available on instruments equipped with the appropriate Xchange sensors Communications Commands 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 and 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 DETECTab Sets the baud rate detection a sets the number of autobaud detection attempts before the i
12. show the size of the memory installed in the instrument and the percentage of memory that has been used The Memory Memory Usage Clear Memory check box allows the user to erase the entire memory 6 2 Memory A pop up warning window will be displayed if this check box is selected The Log File Name field displays the current log file name that data will be logged to in the instrument memory The name is limited to 8 characters plus 3 characters for Log File Name the file extension for example data txt profile1 raw or april dat Please note This is 1 the log file in the instrument not the export file for SeaCast The Update Date Time check box will synchronize the instrument clock to the computer s clock User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec 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 stop bit no parity no flow control and the desired baud rate The following steps must be completed by issuing text commands Step Possible Commands Initialize Memory erases instrument memory INIT Set Log File Name SET LOG filename txt Set Instrument Time amp Date SET TIME hh mm ss SET DATE mm dd yy Set Sampling Par
13. the baud rate chosen in SeaCast and communicate at that baud rate If the baud rate is changed in SeaCast cycle power to the instrument to re establish communications at the new baud rate 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 as sex T P No instrument connected User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X the instrument If the instrument baud rate is unknown the Scan switch below the Baud Rate field will force SeaCast to cycle through all possible baud rates to detect the correct one The Status field shows the status of the communications with the instrument The green light indicates successful communications with the instrument During the identification process SeaCast determines the type and serial number of the instrument and any connected sensors During the settings process SeaCast determines the latest sampling and logging settings that were programmed into the instrument When identification is complete the Status field will show Connected and the instrument is ready to use Note that identification can take up to 30 seconds to complete J Identifying The Detect Instrument button forces SeaCast to re detect and re identify the ME NUTUS 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 S
14. 169 00 077 0000 06 21 244 009 85 1486 169 00 076 0000 09 21 244 009 85 1486 163 00 075 0000 17 21 244 009 85 1486 165 00 076 0000 17 21 244 009 85 1486 166 00 077 0000 25 21 244 009 85 1486 167 00 078 0000 09 21 244 009 85 dis options Instrument Type METREC X EmulationMode disabled UseCustomHeader yes SN 50002 Firmware V4 13 10 SampleUnits continuous Samplelnterval 0 Pressurelnc 0 00 SoundInc 0 00 LogFile data txt Date 05 08 12 Time 12 56 28 MemorySize 969 0 MB MemoryUsed 7 6 MB User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X DisplayTime yes DisplayDate yes DisplaySalinity no DisplayDensity no DisplaySoundVelocity no DisplayBattery yes RelayMode RS232 mode RealtimeLogging no LoggingTimeout 0 StartupDelay 10 DisplayHeader yes StartupMode prompt CharacterReception yes LoggingBreakMode no DetectionMode A3 BatteryACoefficient 3 500000E 01 BatteryBCoefficient 2 500000E 02 ShutDownVoltage 8 0 WarningVoltage 9 9 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no SoundVelocityThreshold 1375 00 DelimterMode Space SensorDetectionMode Once Traceability yes SkipPowerOff no AnalogChannels 2 Slot 1 SensorName SV C Xchange SV X SN 201579 04 26 12 BoardSN 04258 Slot 3 SensorName SV C Xchange C X SN 500237 05 04 12 BoardSN 04248 Slot 5 SensorName P T Xchange P X SN 300312 05 04 12 T X SN 400458 05 04 12 BoardSN 03905 dir test raw 1750 05 08 12 12 52 16 00 data txt 1750 05 08 12 12 54 18 00 961 MBytes
15. HyperTerminal use the DIR command to list all the files on memory use the DUMP command to retrieve the file of interest For example METREC X Version 4 13 10 SN 50002 AML Oceanographic Ltd 969 0 MBytes installed dir test data raw xt 961 MBytes free 7 MBytes Used 2 File s listed 1750 05 08 12 12 52 16 00 1750 05 08 12 12 54 18 00 dump data txt cast header InstrumentSN 50002 Date 05 08 12 Time 12 54 18 87 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no Slot1Sensor1 SV C Xchange SV X SN 201579 04 26 12 Slot3Sensor1 SV C Xchange C X SN 500237 05 04 12 Slot5Sensor1 P T Xchange P X SN 300312 05 04 12 T X SN 400458 05 04 12 Data 05 08 12 12 54 19 03 05 08 12 12 54 19 10 05 08 12 12 54 19 16 05 08 12 12 54 19 23 05 08 12 12 54 19 29 05 08 12 12 54 19 36 05 08 12 12 54 19 43 05 08 12 12 54 19 50 05 08 12 12 54 19 57 05 08 12 12 54 19 64 05 08 12 12 54 19 71 1486 107 00 076 0000 09 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 108 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 102 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 108 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 102 00 077 0000 17 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 075 0000 09 21 236 009 85 1486 107 00 076 0000 25 21 236 009 85 1486 104 00 076 0000 25 21 236 009 85 1486 105 00 076 0000 17 21 236 009 85 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Ope
16. Metrec X User Manual Version 1 52 16 July 2014 Revision History Revision Date Description Author Version 1 0 08 May 2012 First Version of Manual Matt Tradewell Version 1 1 29 June 2012 Updates Erika Ladouceur Version 1 2 05 July 2012 Updates Erika Ladouceur Version 1 3 06 March 2013 Added Supported Sensor Configurations Table Dustin Olender Version 1 4 12 June 2013 Format revision and updates Jehan Zouak Version 1 5 26 August 2013 Minor Edits Jehan Zouak Version 1 51 12 February 2014 Added UV Xchange references Chris Bueley Version 1 52 16 July 2014 Added Ordering Codes Jehan Zouak User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Table of Contents General Description of the Instrument essent 2 rz cupidis c TU 3 Shipping COCONINO ea SO Duces 4 Receiving an IRSIUTTIBTIL 4 Returning an Instrument to the FaetoLy deo ia a Oboe cett 4 Using Te Inst PUtfriefil os neca oett eatis fadus 5 Pressure Ratings ee se Sates hi ae PEE 5 Pre Deployment Procedures 5 Supported Sensor Configurations scd E HR qtd 6 7 Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast 8 Selecting an Instrument for Configuration
17. ameters SET SAMPLE RATE CONTINUOUS SET SAMPLE RATE 5 s SET P INC 1 SET SOUND INC 2 The above table provides example commands only many additional sampling regimes can be established using available commands Please consult the Commands section of the Appendix for full syntax details on the commands you wish to use Accounting for Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the Surface Climate and altitude changes can create fluctuations in atmospheric barometric pressure AML s pressure sensors are sensitive enough to detect these variations When this happens the instrument s pressure channel may not read exactly zero when data is taken prior to submersion in the water Nearly all absolute pressure sensors experience atmospheric pressure offsets if they are sufficiently sensitive To compensate for this atmospheric pressure offset AML instruments have the ability to reset the pressure sensor s zero point This can be initiated using AML Oceanographic SeaCast software or a Terminal emulator command The compensation does not affect the calibration of the pressure sensor and can be turned off or recalculated at any time The compensation factor is applied through the entire calibrated pressure range Note that this compensation cannot be applied to a built in Paroscientific Digiquartz sensor as found in bathyMetrec X Once the atmospheric pressure compensation is applied it will be applied to all pressure sensor data until it is turned off or
18. ard s e Auto detect RS232 or RS485 duplex ASCII e Autobaud to 38 400 Power e External Power Supply 8 to 26 VDC e Current Draw 250 mA when sampling 50 mA in standby mode 60 pA when in low power mode Pressure Case e Hard anodized 7075 T6 aluminum gt Environmental Limits o Storage 40 C to 60 C o Usage 20 C to 45 C 28 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X FEE CHE Depth un yeh Optional 707516 6000 po 0 3 1 Kg 6 7 8 5 2 Kg 11 3 Ibs Bulkhead Connector Bulkhead Delrin housing Micro 8 Female Titanium Subconn Sampling Capabilities e Frequency Time From 25 samples per second to 1 per 24 hours Pressure Specific pressure increments in 0 01 dbar steps Sound Velocity Specific sound velocity increments in 0 1 m s steps e Configurations Single scan or continuous output On command or autonomous on power up Included Items e Metrec X Instrument 2m Data Power Pigtail Black dummy plug Two primary sensor blanking plug Two secondary sensor blanking plugs CD with manuals and documentation Software gt 29 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Ordering Codes Instruments PDC MTX P1S4 60 METREC X 2154 6000m Housing PDC MTX P282 60 METREC X P252 6000m Housing Sensors XCH SV STD SVeXchange 1375 1625m s Range Replaces XCH 0002 XCH SV 1120 SVeXchange 1100 2000m s Range XCH SV 0520 SVeXchang
19. arly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Communications PC Settings Metrec X 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 6 After power up the Metrec X 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 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control Baud rate of 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 or 38 400 baud Output Formats Output formats can be modified If the required modifications are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory for support with custom output formats Formatting can be changed in the following ways gt The number of decimal places for each channel e urn on or off O O O O O date and time calculated parameters Salinity and Density battery voltage power up information header automatic monitoring on power up Default Output Format The output from Metrec X is space delimited values The following table shows the output units for each Xchange sensor Sensor Units Default Format SVeXchange m s 1234 567 ConductivityeXchange mS cm 12 346 Pressure Xchange dBar 1234 56 Temperature Xc
20. ckets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Ensure all the Xchange sensors are installed tightly onto their mounts The blue locking sleeve should be tight and sitting less than 1mm from the instrument end cap Connect the instrument to a computer with the data cable and perform a scan or monitor if using SeaCast O Q O O Returning an Instrument to the Factory If shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre Pack the instrument in its original shipping box to prevent damage during shipping An RMA number can be requested using the contact options given in the Support section on Page 23 of this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for Xchange 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 PsXchange 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 speci
21. d 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 power up SET STARTUP Enables the instrument identification header output on HEADER power up Logging Commands SET SCAN LOGGING Enables simultaneous logging and real time output If real time logging in air is desired set instrument conductivity threshold and sound velocity and pressure increments to zero SET SCAN Disables simultaneous real time logging NOLOGGING SET TIMEOUT nn nn is time in minutes from 0 to 30 Enters logging mode after the specified time interval has passed in which the instrument has been idle Power the unit off then on to exit 25 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X the logging mode A time interval of 0 will deactivate the command Setting is viewable using DIS STARTUP LOG Puts unit into logging mode from real time mode It will remain in logging mode until power is turned off SET LOG tttttttt ttt Sets new log file name tttttttt ttt log file name Name can have up to 8 characters in length and 3 characters for file extension INIT Clears the instrument s logging memory DIRECTORY Displays list of files in instrument memory and memory status including amount of memory space free and used DUMP tttttttt ttt Dumps the data of the specified
22. e 500 2000m s Range XCH RA002 C Xchange Right Angle Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND RA070 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND RA090 HA C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 90mS cm Range XCH CND ST002 C Xchange Straight Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND ST070 C Xchange Straight Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH TMP n232 T Xchange to 32 C Range XCH TMP n545 T Xchange 5 to 45 C Range XCH PRS 0050 PeXchange 50 dBar XCH PRS 0100 PeXchange 100 dBar XCH PRS 0200 PeXchange 200 dBar XCH PRS 0500 PeXchange 500 dBar XCH PRS 1000 PeXchange 1000 dBar XCH PRS 2000 PeXchange 2000 dBar XCH PRS 4000 PeXchange 4000 dBar XCH PRS 5000 PeXchange 5000 dBar XCH PRS 6000 PeXchange 6000 dBar XCH PRS 6000 T065 PeXchange 6000 dBar Extended temperature calibration from 0 65 C XCH TRB 0100 03 TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 0100 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 0400 03 TurbiditysXchange 0 400 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 0400 05 TurbidityeXchange 0 400 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 1000 03 XCH TRB 1000 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 1000 NTU Range 500m Turbidity Xchange 0 1000 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 3000 03 TurbiditysXchange 0 3000 NTU
23. eaCast window 965508 j38MB User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X The box in the upper left of the Setup page controls the sampling of the instrument There are three sampling methods available e By Time Interval ie sample 2 times per second 10 times per hour 1 sample every 5 seconds etc gt By Depth Interval ie 1 sample every 1 dbar 1 sample every 20 dbars etc This option is only available when a PressuresXchange sensor is installed in the instrument 9 By Sound Speed Interval ie 1 sample every time sound velocity changes by more than 1 m s 1 sample every time sound velocity changes by more than 4 m s etc This option is only available when a Sound VelocityeXchange sensor is installed in the instrument Choose sample method Choose sample method Choose sample method Time Depth Sound Speed Time Depth Sound Speed Time Depth Sound Speed Units Second s Second f Minute s Minute Hours s C Hour Continous Log every dbars Log every 0 m s Sampling Method Selection Tab SeaCast will allow the use of only one sampling method at a time Thus if two samples per second is chosen the depth and sound velocity increments are zeroed This prevents conflicting sampling requirements from being programmed into the instrument Instrument Time Memory and Log File Settings The memory fields
24. fied pressure ratings of the P Xchange sensor TurbiditysXchange sensor or the instrument housing TurbiditysXchange sensors are limited to deployments of 500m of less regardless of the pressure rating of the instrument on which they are installed Overpressure can result in damage to the sensors and the instrument Pre Deployment Procedures e Upon Receipt o Use the Shipping and Receiving instructions to verify the condition of the instrument o Verify that all sensor calibrations 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 centre for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the underwater connectors with 3M silicone spray or equivalent e Before leaving the jetty o If applicable verify the P Xchange pressure range is correct for the deployment o Connect the instrument to a computer using the data cable o Check the instrument memory Save any unsaved memory files Initialize the memory Note This deletes ALL files stored in the instrument memory Be sure to have a copy of all important logged data before performing this step e f using SeaCast click the Clear Memory box gt fusing a Terminal Emulator send instrument an INIT command Caution Install blanking plugs in all unused sensor ports prior to deployment Failure to install blanking plugs will result in damage to the connectors User Manual
25. hange C 12 345 TurbiditysXchange NTU 1234 56 UV Xchange 1 1 indicates UV on 0 indicates UV off User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X The default data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are the following 154 Configuration with SV P T and Turbidity sensors Date Time Sound velocity Pressure Temperature Dissolved Oxygen Turbidity Battery Density Salinity mm dd yy hh mmrss ss m s dBar 0 mg L NTU volts kg m ppt 252 Configuration with SV C P T sensors Date Time Sound Velocity Conductivity Pressure Temperature Battery Density Salinity Sound velocity mm dd yy hh mm ss ss_ m s mS cm dbar C volts kg m ppt m s Note These are examples of the default configurations Your data channel outputs will be entirely dependent on which Xchange sensors are installed Default Example Outputs Keyboard inputs in the output capture shown below are in bold type METREC X Version 4 13 10 SN 50002 AML Oceanographic Ltd 969 0 MBytes installed scan 05 08 12 12 56 06 54 gt monitor 05 08 12 12 56 08 26 05 08 12 12 56 08 32 05 08 12 12 56 08 37 05 08 12 12 56 08 44 05 08 12 12 56 08 51 05 08 12 12 56 08 58 05 08 12 12 56 08 65 05 08 12 12 56 08 72 1486 164 00 076 0000 13 21 244 009 85 1486 164 00 076 0000 02 21 244 009 83 1486 165 00 077 0000 06 21 244 009 85 1486
26. is Metrec X manual providing an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument e SeaCast manual providing instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review instrument data gt Xchange sensor manuals C Xchange SVeXchange P Xchange T Xchange TurbiditysXchange and UVeXchange providing overviews on how to install and maintain each of the Xchange sensors If you are configuring an instrument for field use or lab testing begin with the SeaCast manual If you are performing instrument maintenance begin with the instrument manual If you are planning to swap an Xchange sensor read the Xchange manual corresponding to your sensors If Metrec X is equipped with UVeXchange refer to the UV Xchange manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Shipping amp Receiving Receiving an Instrument When receiving an instrument perform the following steps to ensure the instrument will be ready for deployment when required Inspect the shipping container looking for signs of damage Damage to the shipping container could indicate damage to the instrument inside The shipping package should include all of the following items o MetreceX instrument Data Power cable Black dummy plug Two 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 so
27. ment and computer o Are there any cuts in the cable 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 gt f using external power over a long cable check the voltage drop over the cable Measure the voltage across a 10 watt 27Q resistor across pins 1 and 4 of the cable The voltage should be between 9 9 and 26 volts 9 Arethe communication settings in the program used on the computer correct Comm port selection 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control o Baudrate 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 use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so 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 gt 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 To interrupt monitor on power up hold down the ENTER key while applying power to the instrument 0 0 0 0 0 Instrument fails to log e Verify the LED indicator status o With the in
28. monitored data will be logged provided the SET SCAN LOGGING command is enabled The status LED should start to flash green to indicate data is being logged Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows time for the sensors to fully wet and for the pressure case to shed heat Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Monitoring Real Time Data Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been completed see page 5 Ensure that the desired sampling settings have been selected and applied Plug the data power cable into the instrument If you power the instrument externally over a long cable please note the following o Voltage drop due to cable resistance increases with cable length The voltage drop on a standard AML cable with a standard bathyMetrec X is about 2 volts per 100m of cable while sampling and volts per 100m when in low power mode The instruments low voltage warning triggers at 9 9 volts or less The instrument s auto shutdown triggers when supplied with 8 0 volts or less The instrument s maximum voltage is 26 volts The voltage at the instrument while sampling must be above the shutdown level for the instrument to operate With the instrument in air use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset P Xchange only Lower the instrument until the sensors are fully submerged the LED should start to flash green Keep the instrumen
29. n a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal 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 Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to the instrument o SET STARTUP NOHEADER disables the power up header information o SET STARTUP MONITOR enables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 2 S sets the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT 07 sets fixed 38400 baud rate 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 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 Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Hold down the ENTER key Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Release the ENTER key once the prom
30. nerators and transformers can create noise If possible move the instrument and its cables away from the noise source Are the sensor s clean Are there bubbles on or in the sensor s Are the sensor s damaged Is there something nearby affecting the water temperature SeaCast fails to recognize a sensor Be sure to download the latest version of SeaCast o TurbiditysXchange requires SeaCast version 3 0 or greater for full functionality 22 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Contact AML Oceanographic 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 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email sales AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website http www AMLoceanographic com Customer Portal My AML Oceanographic is AML s online data centre This secure area within our website is designed to offer one easy location for interested individuals and organizations distributors customers prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consult instrument diagnostic summaries View and download calibration and conformity certificates View and manage your technical support cases Consult and download sales estimates
31. nstrument reverts to the default baud rate set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b pz 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 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 Using the slash character should be read as per For instance 5 s means sampling happens every 5 seconds 5 s means 5 samples per second Examples are SET SC sets the sampling to continuous 25 Hz SETS 5 8 5 samples per sec 5 5 15 Sample 1 time every 1 second SET S 2 2 samples per minute SETS 5m Sample 1 time every 5 minutes SET 5 2 2 samples per hour SETS 24h Sample 1 time every 24 hours DISPLAY INCREMENT Displays logging increment for pressure in dBars PX SET PRESSURE Sets logging by increment of pressure specified by n PeX INCREMENT n increment value in dBar resolution of 2 decimal places SET SOUND Sets logging by increment of SV specified by n increment SV X INCREMENT n value in m s resolution of 1 decimal place DISPLAY SOUND Displays the logging increment for sound velocity in m s SVex INCREMENT 24 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Output Format Commands
32. per Lower 1 0 06 Turbidity 2 0 P T UV Xchange Turbidity 3 SV T P UV Xchange Turbidity 4 SV P T UV Xchange Turbidity Note that UV Xchange is only compatible with P1S4 style endcaps and may require configuration particular to the sensor payload installed Refer to UV Xchange manual for configuration details LED Indicator The LED indicator is located next to the data power connector on the instrument top end cap e The LED indicator will be on whenever the data power cable is plugged into the instrument gt The instrument will not start logging until it is immersed in water and it takes its first sample at the programmed sampling rate The LED indicator displays are as follows e LED is a constant green This indicates the instrument is on and the external power is greater than 9 9V e LED is flashing green The instrument is logging data and the external power is greater than 9 9V e LED is a constant red This indicates the instrument is on and the external power is less than 9 9V Try to supply power at higher voltage for best reliability e LED is flashing red The instrument is logging data and the external power is less than 9 9V e LED is off with data power cable attached The instrument is not working properly Consult the troubleshooting section or call the service department User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Configuring Sampling Parameters U
33. pt gt is displayed Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to disable data on power up SET STARTUP HEADER enables the power up header information o SET STARTUP PROMPT disables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE Z S selects the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT A7 sets 10 autobaud attempts then defaults to 38400 baud 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 0 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument The following steps are recommended gt instrument is very dirty or oily allow it to soak in warm soapy water before cleaning with a rag or soft brush When finished rinse with fresh water to remove any residual soap or dirt e Before each use o Check for proper installation of all Xchange 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 the instrument completely and store it in a cool dry place e Monthly o Lightly lubricate the connector contacts with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Avoid the use of grease It can create internal pressure and push past the connector seals on the pins o Lubricate the end cap retainer rings with silicone grease e Ye
34. r Calibration data for all sensors is available from the instrument and calibration certificates can be printed from AML Oceanographic SeaCast software when the instrument is connected 9 Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data 9 Only Xchange sensors are sent for calibration leaving the instrument working in the field Metrec X is an externally powered multi parameter instrument that allows you to change the instrument s sensor load in the field and on demand The instrument can output data in real time and log data to its internal memory simultaneously Metrec X may be equipped with multiple primary Xchange sensor ports C Xchange or SVeXchange and multiple secondary Xchange sensor ports T Xchange PeXchange TurbiditysXchange UV Xchange V An additional Xchange sensor port up to five digital ports or up to 10 analog ports may be added by the factory if required Sampling rates are set by time 2 Hz to every 24 hours by pressure 0 1 dbar or greater increments or by sound speed 0 1 m s or greater increments Supported communication protocols for Metrec X are RS 232 or RS 485 The instrument must be connected to a power supply capable of supplying 8 to 26 VDC with minimal line noise User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Where Do Start AML Oceanographic X Series instruments ship with several manuals on the CD 9 An instrument manual th
35. sing SeaCast AML Oceanographic SeaCast can be used to set up an instrument for profiling or monitoring data Full details on the instrument configuration process can be found in the SeaCast manual The following is an overview of the setup process Selecting an Instrument for Configuration On the nstrument tab the first row of fields Port Baud Rate and Status control and display the communications with the instrument Type Sensor Calibrated Range Accuracy SV Xchange 131194 01 22 10 1375 1625 m s 0 011 m s oU Pri ica P Xchange 145721 08 21 09 0 200 dbar 0 004 FS m TD rint Certificate T Xchange 11 17 09 0 30 6 0 002 99 The Port field selects which computer communications port to use for communication with the instrument To determine which port is connected check the ports in the Device Manager or Hardware Manager found in the Windows Control Panel The Refresh option at the bottom of the list forces SeaCast to refresh the list of available ports This is useful if a connection is made while SeaCast is running The Baud Rate field selects the baud rate to use while communicating to the instrument Lower baud rates allow longer cables to be used if using RS 232 or RS 485 Higher baud rates transfer data more quickly Choose 38 400 baud whenever possible If an instrument is set to autobaud default setting it will detect
36. strument in air NOT submerged insert the communication cable The LED indicator should show solid green indicating the instrument is powered and ready Note If neither a SVeXchange or ConductivitysXchange sensor is installed the instrument will begin logging in air o Place the instrument sensors in water The LED indicator should remain green and begin flashing indicating the instrument is powered and logging o If the LED indicator shows red increase the supply voltage to between 10 and 26 volts 21 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X o If the indicator does not light up the instrument is not operating correctly Continue with the remaining troubleshooting items Allow at least two sample periods for the instrument to detect that it is immersed Were the sound velocity increment pressure increment and or sample rate settings set to values that could prevent logging Was the log file name set correctly Is the connector damaged dirty or corroded If all previous steps fail you will have to reset the instrument Send an N T command to the instrument to re initialize the memory Note The INIT command will completely erase all settings stored on the instrument Instrument generates noisy data Is the connector damaged dirty or corroded If connected to external power is there noise on the power supply Switch mode power supplies are common sources of noise Nearby EMI sources such as electric motors ge
37. t 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 Begin monitoring data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal O O O O User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X 3145 1475482 1475470 1475478 1475483 e Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Post Deployment Procedures e When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed with fresh water 9 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 Doing so may damage the sensitive pressure transducer diaphragm e Remove the cable Place the dummy plug in the connector to protect it 9 Drythe instrument and stow it securely Viewing your Data You may download and view data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal To download and review data e Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable e Click Detect Sensors on the Instrument tab in SeaCast 9 Download the files to the computer o With SeaCast enter the View Data tab then use the Choose Log File and Choose Cast fields to retrieve the desired cast Rest 8 122222 E e Choose log file Choose cast 13 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X o With
38. to logger communications 26 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Technical Specifications Sensors Primary Xchange Sensors T 25 ms at 1 ConductivitysXchange 0 to 70 mS cm 10 uS cm 3 uS em 1 uS cm ConductivitysXchange Oto2mS cm 10 uS cm 0 6 uS cm 0 1 uS cm ra SV Xchange 1625 30025 8 30008 mis 0 001 mis Secondary Xchange Sensors TemperaturesXchange 2 C to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C TemperaturesXchange 5 C to 45 C 0 008 C 0 004 C 0 001 C 50 100 200 500 1000 Pressure Xchange 2000 4000 0 5000 8000 0 05 FS 0 003 FS 0 002 FS 10 ms 10 000 dBar 100 400 Up to TurbidityeXchange 1000 3000 1 or 0 1 Ms au 0 75 NTU NTU Pe fede fede 27 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Metrec X Calculated Parameters Required Sensor Salinity C X TeX P X EOS80 0 010 psu 0 to 42 psu Salinity from SV SV X TeX AML 07 0 035 ppt 0 to 42 ppt C X TeX P X EOS80 40 027 kg m3 990 to 1230 kg m Density from SV SV X TeX EOS80 40 051 kg m3 990 to 1230 kg m Electrical e Mother Board o Flash non volatile data memory Minimum 1 GB o Three dedicated slots One or Two Primary Xchange sensor slots One or Two Secondary Xchange sensor slots o Four expansion slots e Sensor Boards o Primary Xchange sensor board s o Secondary Xchange sensor bo
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