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1. 0 5 0 003 m Section 2 Operation and maintenance 2 1 Verify sensor operation CDOM sensors use an ultraviolet LED light Do not look directly at a UV LED when it is on It can damage the eyes Keep products that have UV LEDs away from children pets and other living organisms Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV LED is on Do not supply more than 15 VDC to the sensor More than 15 VDC will damage the sensor Make sure that the sensor operates before further setup and deployment 1 Connect the 6 contact connector on the optional test cable refer to the section on the Test cable on page 9 for details to the sensor 2 Remove the cap that protects the optical face of the sensor 3 Connect a serial to USB adapter to the test cable to connect the test cable to the host PC 4 Connect the sensor to a power supply a Connect sensors with internal batteries to the manufacturer supplied three contact blue tipped power connector The sensor comes on b Connect sensors without internal batteries to the optional test cable and a regulated power supply set at 12 VDC 5 Start the host software from the manufacturer supplied CD a Select the COM port on the host PC b Select the device file for the sensor from the CD c Select the baud rate if necessary The default is 19200 ECO View v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO File Host MM DD YY HH MM SS Recording OFF ECO MM
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3. a Bob Do The Record Raw Data window shows in the host software Select a location on the host PC to store the data Type a file name Push Save Push Record Engr The Record Engineering Data window shows in the host software Select a location on the host PC to store the data Type a file name Push Save Operation and maintenance 9 Make sure the PC is configured to save data The file names from step 3 and step 7 will show in the host software ECO View v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO Ver FLS_3 04 File Host 02 07 12 09 28 23 Recording Raw ECO 02707712 10 40 15 Raw File Name C ECOData ls2480runt raw Sample Rate Raw File Size OK Device File C try FLS 2480 dev Enar Units File Engr Units File Size OK 10 Push Start Data The host software will show the host PC file sizes 2 4 Sensor maintenance Do not use acetone or other solvents to clean any part of the sensor 1 After each cast or exposure to natural water flush the sensor with clean fresh water 2 Use soapy water to clean any grease or oil on the optical face of the sensor It is made of ABS plastic and optical epoxy and can be damaged if an abrasive cleaner is used 3 Dry the sensor with a clean soft cloth Operation and maintenance Section 3 Reference topics 3 1 Delivered items e the ECO sensor a dummy connector and lock collar e blue tipped power connector and lock collar for sensors with internal batteries
4. aplastic protective cover for the optical face e a model specific spare parts kit Onthe CD e this user manual e the ECOView host software e the device file or files for the sensor e the characterization or calibration page for the sensor 3 1 1 Test cable Use a test cable to set up and test the sensor before deployment 1 six contact connector 3 db 9 serial port connector 2 9 volt battery connector 1 Connect the six contact connector into the sensor 2 Connect the 9 volt connector to a 9 volt battery As an alternative it can be connected to a regulated power supply 3 Connect the db 9 connector to the host PC Use a USB to RS232 adapter cable if necessary 3 2 Calibration The manufacturer calibrates all scattering sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific calibration page that comes with the sensor 3 3 Characterization The manufacturer uses a fluorescent material to characterize all fluorescence sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific characterization page that comes with the sensor 3 4 Terminal program operation Use Windows HyperTerminal or other terminal program to operate sensors as an alternative to the host software Interface settings baud rate 19200 stop bits 1 data bits 8 flow
5. DD YY HH MM SS Raw File Sample Rate Raw File Size OK Device File Select COM Port Engr Units File ngr Stop Data Meter Setup Plot Data Transfer Data 6 Turn on the power supply The sensor comes on 7 Push Start Data on the host software 8 Go to the Raw Data tab of the host software The data collected by the sensor shows in the Signal column Note that RT and puck sensors show 9 s instead of the Date and the Time Figure 1 Format of data collected by real time sensors 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 42 700 264 460 51 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 43 700 260 460 55 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 41 700 257 460 64 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 37 700 255 460 62 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 39 700 258 460 50 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 44 700 262 460 53 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 49 700 259 460 58 538 Wave Signal Wave Signal Wave Signal Thermistor length length length Operation and maintenance 9 10 Look at the maximum data value for the sensor Hold a finger the protective cap or fluorescent stick if the sensor is a fluorometer 1 4 cm away from the optical face of the sensor The data value in the Signal column in the Raw Data tab will increase toward the maximum data value specified for the sensor e Scattering and turbidity sensors use a finger or the protective cap CDOM sensors use the blue fluorescent stick Chlorophyll or phycoerythrin sensors use the orange fluorescent stick Uranine or ph
6. control none parity none Reference topics 3 4 1 Common terminal program operations Command Parameters Description 1 none Stops data collected by the sensor Lets the user to enter setup values If the sensor is in a low power mode turn the power supply off for one minute then turn the power on and push the key 5 or more times ave 165535 The number of measurements that make up each row of collected data mnu Prints the menu of setup values to the host PC screen pkt 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are collected between the specified time intervals run Uses the current setup values to operate sto Saves the desired setup values to the sensor s flash memory 10 Section 4 General information 4 1 Warranty Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website This sensor is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase The warranty is void if the manufacturer finds the sensor was abused or neglected beyond the normal wear and tear of deployment 4 2 Service and Support The manufacturer recommends that sensors be sent back to the factory annually to be cleaned calibrated and for standard maintenance Refer to the website for FAQs and technical notes or contact the manufacturer for support at support wetlabs com Do the steps below to send a sensor back to the m
7. parameter fluorometer Parameter Wavelength EX EM Range Sensitivity Chlorophyll Chl 470 695 nm 0 125 0 016 ug L Colored Dissolved Organic Matter CDOM 370 460 nm 0 500 0 093 ppb Uranine UR 470 530 nm 0 400 0 05 ppb Phycocyanin PC 630 680 nm 0 230 0 029 ppb Phycoerythrin PE 540 570 nm 0 230 0 029 ppb 1 4 2 Single parameter scattering Parameter Wavelength Range Sensitivity Scattering 470 nm 532 nm 650 nm 0 5 0 003 m 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m 0 5 0 003 m 1 4 3 Two parameter fluorometer turbidity Parameter Wavelength EX EM Range Sensitivity Parameter Wavelength Range Sensitivity chl NTU Chlorophyll 470 695 nm 0 30 0 015 ug L NTU 700 nm 0 10 0 005 NTU 0 50 0 025 ug L 0 75 0 037 ug L 0 125 0 062 ug L 0 250 0 123 ug L 1 4 4 Three parameter fluorometer and scattering 0 25 0 013 NTU 0 200 0 098 NTU 0 350 0 172 NTU 0 1000 0 123 NTU Parameter Wavelength EX EM Range Sensitivity Chlorophyll Chl 470 695 nm 0 30 0 015 ug L 0 50 0 025 ug L Colored Dissolved Organic Matter CDOM 370 460 nm 0 375 0 184 ppb Uranine UR 470 530 nm 0 300 0 073 ppb Phycocyanin PC 630 680 nm 0 175 0 086 ppb Phycoerythrin PE 540 570 nm 0 175 0 086 ppb Parameter Wavelength Range Sensitivity Scattering 412 nm 470 nm 532 nm 650 nm 880 nm 0 5 0 003 m 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m
8. WET Labs ECO puck user manual 10 2014 Edition 3 User manual Table of Contents Section T Specifi AON S jdi citi a AAA REIFE 3 DA kunde arenaen 3 1 1 1 Puck bulkhead Connectors riia ee Aa e a Ea a Ea a AEE EE 3 PA A O Rat 3 13 Communication iaa 4 A A A NN 4 1 4 1 Single parameter fluorometer 2 c cecceeceeseseeenececeeceeseececaecesteenennededeeseeeneeeeeedeenccneemecerensees 4 14 2 Single parameter scallefing ru dest sep 4 1 4 3 Two parameter fluorometer turbidity 444444444HHHnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 4 1 4 4 Three parameter fluorometer and sca ttering 4 4urnnenssnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen 4 Section 2 Operation and maintenance eee eee eee eee eee nen nenene nn 5 2 1 Verify sensor operation sure a os tay cade aces na ia 5 2 2 Set up puck for deployments siririn a a a nn nn AR AR R R nn sn nn 6 2 3 Save data ei IR Hin Eee o ab 6 23 1 Save data to host Pinnacle 6 2 4 Sensor IA 7 Section 3 Reference topics Reese 9 31 Delivereditemsra vasse AA KS AE 9 A nen in Rein nennen riene 9 32 Call OM iaa ENTER LI IE akute 9 3 3 Ch raeterization a atenieie inkl dd o a dd 9 3 4 Terminal program operation cee nr vnr rn rn namn mann AERA Ena AEE AARE naint 9 3 4 1 Common terminal program operations nennennnennnennnnnnnennnnnn nn 10 Section 4 General informati0N oooooooocconcccococooconoccconcconccconnnonn nono nconnn co
9. anufacturer 1 Contact the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Note The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to the sensor during return shipment 2 Remove all anti fouling treatment from the sensor before sending it back to the manufacturer Note The manufacturer will not accept sensors that have been treated with anti fouling compounds for service or repair This includes tri butyl tin marine anti fouling paint ablative coatings etc 3 Use the sensor s original ruggedized shipping case to send the sensor back to the manufacturer 4 Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping case and on the packing list 5 Use 3rd day air to ship the sensor back to the manufacturer Do not use ground shipping 6 The manufacturer will supply all replacement parts and labor and pay to send the sensor back to the user via 3rd day air shipping 4 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment Electrical equipment that is marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems In conformity with EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must return old or end of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user To recycle please contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return end of life equipment manufacturer supplied electrical accessories and auxiliary items for proper disposal 11 General information 12 WET Labs Inc
10. no nnnnn Ree Renee KAR nn hn 11 21 Warren Eaton A SO ER Pe VD Gp de dekar 11 4 2 Service and Support eee eee a rr 11 4 3 Waste electrical and electronic EGgUipPMent eee nenene 11 Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications 1 1 Mechanical There are many different sizes of ECO pucks The most common are specified below Diameter Length Depth rating Temperature range Weight in air water 6 30 cm 5 683 cm 0 235 kg 0 235 kg 600 m 6 937 cm 5 147 cm 0 30 C 0 261 kg 0 261 kg 600 m 7 62 cm 5 72 cm 1000 m 0 282 kg 0 282 kg 1 1 1 Puck bulkhead connectors ECO pucks use different bulkhead connectors The most common are shown below Contact Function MCBH 6 MP Ground RX Reserved Voltage in TX 2 3 4 5 6 Reserved Contact Function LPMBH 6 MP Ground RX Reserved Voltage in TX o oa BR wl ny Reserved p bid DO i i 4 Le 5 Pin Function Internal Molex connector Reserved Voltage in TX RX Reserved o oa AJ wl dy Ground 1 2 Electrical Input Current draw Linearity 7 15 VDC 60 mA 99 Specifications 1 3 Communication Sample rate Output rate Output maximum Output resolution to 4 Hz 19200 baud 4130 30 counts 12 bit 1 4 Optical 1 4 1 Single
11. ycocyanin sensors use the yellow fluorescent stick PAR sensors point the sensor into the light Push Stop Data The Bio wiper closes on sensors so equipped If the power is turned off in mid cycle the Bio wiper starts at the beginning of the cycle when power is supplied again 2 2 Set up puck for deployment gt 2 IN gt 2 3 Save data Refer to the previous section to make sure that the sensor operates correctly Replace the test cable with a sea cable for deployment Remove the protective cap from the sensor if necessary Make sure that the sensor has a power source Save the data collected by the sensor in the sensor s memory if so equipped on the host PC or both Note RT and puck sensors do not store data Save the data from these sensors in real time to the host PC or to a data logger 2 3 1 Save data to host PC To save data to the host PC in counts push Record Raw To save data in engineering units push Record Engr Data collected by the sensor is saved in real time to the host PC Stop Data Start Data Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data Record Raw Data Set Avg Data Rate Save in Je ECOData Set Number of Samples Record Engr Set Number of Cycles Stop Record Fo Set Cycle Interval Shutter Status Closed File name fls2480run Save Turn Logging OFF Save as type Raw Files raw vi Cancel Bytes Read 1396 1 Push Record Raw

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