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1. e press Esc key several times for Abort e iiStop e iiDateTime e iiDateTime Capture Capture instrument responses on screen to file to save real time data or use for diagnostics File has cap extension Click Capture again to turn off capture Capture status displays in Status bar Upload Upload data stored in memory in a format that Sea Bird s data processing software can use Uploaded data has xml extension and is then automatically converted to a hex and a xmlcon file that can be used in SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module Before using Upload stop logging by sending iiStop Several status commands and appropriate data upload command as applicable to user selection of range of data to upload use Upload menu if you will be processing data with SBE Data Processing Tools e Diagnostics log Keep a diagnostics log e Convert XML data file Using Upload menu automatically does this conversion tool is available if there was a problem with the automatic conversion e Send script Send XML script to MicroCAT May be useful if you have a number of MicroCATs to program with same setup See Command Descriptions in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT 22 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM 3 Ifthis is the first time SeatermIM is being used the configuration dialog box displays Configure Communicat
2. can clear with iiResetEC can clear with iiInitLogging can clear with iiInitLogging iiStartNow or iiStartLater iiStop 44 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands continued Note Dates shown are when calibrations were performed iiGetCC Get and display calibration coefficients which are initially factory set and should agree with Calibration Certificates shipped with MicroCAT 03getcc lt CalibrationCoefficients DeviceType lt Calibration format TEMP1 id SBE37 IM Example MicroCAT with ID 03 with a pressure sensor user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses SerialNumber 03709999 gt Le lt SerialNum gt 03709999 lt SerialNum gt lt CalDate gt 04 Aug 12 lt CalDate gt lt A0 gt 6 947802e 05 lt A0 gt lt A1 gt 2 615233e 04 lt A1 gt lt A2 gt 1 265233e 06 lt A2 gt lt A3 gt 1 310479e 07 lt A3 gt lt Calibration gt lt Calibration format WBCONDO id lt SerialNum gt 03709999 lt SerialNum gt lt CalDate gt 04 Aug 12 lt CalDate gt lt G gt 1 009121e 00 lt G gt lt H gt 1 410162e 01 lt H gt lt I gt 2 093167e 04 lt I gt lt J gt 3 637053e 05 lt J gt lt PCOR gt 9 570000e 08 lt PCOR gt lt TCOR gt 3 250000e 06 lt TCOR gt lt WBOTC gt 1 954800e 05 lt WBOTC gt lt Calibration gt lt Calibration format STRAINO id lt Serial
3. loosen hardware to separate bracket halves and mount on mooring cable ags IIII7I777777777799 al Mounting guide Inductive Modem Coupler Detail Guide is sized slightly bigger than specified cable diameter to allow cable to Mounting guide pass through freely but limit vibration of MicroCAT on cable inductive modem coupler contains modem coupling toroid core Cable goes through here but is not clamped to avoid putting through tension on end cap which could pull off end cap For proper communications 2 halves of modem coupling toroid core must mate with no gaps 63 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM System Installation and Wiring For system installation and wiring details refer to e Mooring Cable and Wiring Requirements in Section 2 Description of MicroCAT e Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration or IMM manual Installing Optional Inductive Cable Coupler ICC 1 Loosen the titanium hex head bolts connecting the two halves of each of the ICC brackets Pull the halves apart 2 Place the insulated mooring cable inside the brackets grooves 3 Reinstall each bracket half with the hex bolts Note 4 Verify that the two halves of the modem coupling toroid have come together evenly and that the mounting clamp is secure See Application Note 85 Handling of Ferrite Core on Instruments with Inductive Modem Telemetry for more d
4. ccecce 100000 0 5 50005 100000 0 5 0 00005 S m pppp e50a in hex bytes in reverse order Qae5 in hex 2789 decimal From DC response in file header the pressure range is 1000 psia Pressure range db 0 6894757 Pressure psia 14 7 679 34040721 Pressure db pressure number pressure range 0 85 65536 0 05 pressure range 2789 679 34040721 0 85 65536 0 05 679 34040721 0 045 db TTTTTTTT 805F0C14 hex bytes in reverse order 140C5F80 336355200 decimal Date and time 336355200 seconds since January 1 2000 336355200 3600 sec hr 24 hrs day 3893 days since January 1 2000 convert to date and time 57 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM e iiOutputFormat 1 default converted decimal data ii nnnnn tttt tttt ccc ccccc ppppp ppp dd mmm yyyy hh mm ss sample navg where ii MicroCAT ID 0 99 sent only in response to Dataii or iiData nnnnn MicroCAT serial number 5 digits omits the 037 prefix sent only in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSAC or polled sampling command but not sent for iiDNx tttt tttt temperature C ITS 90 ccc ccccc conductivity S m ppppp ppp pressure decibars sent only if pressure sensor installed dd mmm yyyy day month year hh mm ss hour minute second sample sample number number of samples in FLASH memory at
5. e 30859 Machine screw 8 32 x 3 8 FH titanium secures housing to modem end cap e 31749 Hex key 7 64 inch long arm secures battery pack in housing with captured screw e 31322 O ring Parker 2 130 N674 70 for grooves on side of battery pack e 30858 O ring Parker 2 133 N674 70 for battery pack cover plate Continued on next page 102 Manual revision 031 Appendix VII Replacement Parts SBE 37 IM Continued from previous page Part Number Part Application Description Quantity in MicroCAT 60054 Spare hardware O ring kit for 37 IM with plastic housing Assorted hardware and O rings including e 30544 Machine screw 8 32 x 14 FH titanium secures conductivity cell guard to housing 30900 Bolt 14 20 x 2 hex head titanium secures mount clamp 30633 Washer 4 split ring lock titanium for 30900 30634 Washer 1 4 flat titanium for 30900 31019 O ring Parker 2 008 N674 70 for 30900 30857 O Ring Parker 2 033E515 80 modem end cap and sensor end cap o ring 31755 Cap screw 8 32 X 1 4 SH titanium secures housing to modem end cap 31516 Hex key 9 64 inch long arm for installing 31755 31749 Hex key 7 64 inch long arm secures battery pack in housing with captured screw 31322 O ring Parker 2 130 N674 70 for grooves on side of battery pack e 30858 O ring Parker 2 133 N674 70 for battery pack cover plate 801836
6. Oct 15 1999 10 57 19 Testing adding header lines Must start with an asterisk Place anywhere between System Upload Time amp END of header NMEA Latitude 30 59 70 N NMEA Longitude 081 37 93 W NMEA UTC Time Oct 15 1999 10 57 19 Store Lat Lon Data Append to Every Scan and Append to NAV File When lt Ctrl F7 gt is Pressed x Ship Sea Bird Cruise Sea Bird Header Test Station Latitude Longitude END F F F F 4 Inthe File menu select Save not Save As If you are running Windows 2000 the following message displays You are about to save the document in a Text Only format which will remove all formatting Are you sure you want to do this Ignore the message and click Yes 5 Inthe File menu select Exit 77 Manual revision 031 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration This section reviews corrosion precautions conductivity cell cleaning and storage plastic housing handling instructions replacement of AA cells O ring maintenance pressure sensor maintenance replacement of AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices and sensor calibration The accuracy of the MicroCAT is sustained by the care and calibration of the sensors and by establishing proper handling practices Corrosion Precautions Rinse the MicroCAT with fresh water after use and prior to storage All exposed metal is titanium other materials are pl
7. 2 Set the sampling interval for each MicroCAT to the same value 3 Set the delayed logging start date and time for each MicroCAT to the same value and then send iiStartLater or Start logging now using the global ResumeLogging or GData command The MicroCAT has a lockout feature to prevent unintended interference with sampling If the MicroCAT is logging or is waiting to start logging iiStartLater has been sent but logging hasn t started yet only the following commands will be accepted e All SIM or IMM commands e These MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller commands GData Dataii iiData ID iiDS e These MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller commands iiDS iiDC iiTS iiTSR iiSL iiSLT iiSLTR iiGA iiSACG iiSARG iiSAC iiSAR iiSS iiDNx and iiStop Example Autonomous Sampling user input in bold Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs Globally set current date and time to December 1 2010 9 am For each MicroCAT initialize logging to overwrite previous data in FLASH memory and set up to take samples every 10 seconds and start on 3 December 2012 at 12 00 00 Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs DATETIME 12012010090000 01 INITLOGGING 01SAMPLEINTERVAL 10 01STARTDATETIME 12032012120000 01STARTLATER 01GETCD To verify setup repeat iiINITLOGGING through iiGETCD for MicroCATs 02 and 03 PWROFF When ready to upload all data to
8. Convert barometer reading to dbars using the relationship mbar 0 01 dbar Barometer reading 1010 50 mbar 0 01 10 1050 dbar The MicroCAT s internal calculations output gage pressure using an assumed value of 14 7 psi for atmospheric pressure Convert MicroCAT reading from gage to absolute by adding 14 7 psia to the MicroCAT s output 2 5 dbars 14 7 psi 0 689476 dbar psia 2 5 10 13 7 635 dbars Offset 10 1050 7 635 2 47 dbars Enter offset in MicroCAT For demanding applications or where the sensor s air ambient pressure response has changed significantly calibration using a dead weight generator is recommended The pressure sensor port uses a 7 16 20 straight thread for mechanical connection to the pressure source Use a fitting that has an O ring tapered seal such as Swagelok 200 1 4ST which conforms to MS16142 boss 83 Manual revision 031 Section 6 Troubleshootin SBE 37 IM Section 6 Troubleshooting This section reviews common problems in operating the MicroCAT and provides the most common causes and solutions Problem 1 Unable to Communicate with MicroCAT If iiOutputExecutedTag N the S gt prompt indicates that communications between the MicroCAT and computer have been established Before proceeding with troubleshooting attempt to establish communications again by selecting Connect in the Communications menu in SeatermIM Cause Solution 1 The I O cable connection may
9. MicroCAT to wake up and prepare to sample For example if the MicroCAT is programmed to wake up and sample at 12 00 00 the stored time will indicate 12 00 01 or 12 00 02 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Sample timing is dependent on several factors including sampling mode and whether the MicroCAT has an optional pressure sensor Autonomous Sampling time between samples iiSampleInterval Power on time for each sample while logging e Without pressure power on time 1 8 seconds to sample e With pressure power on time 2 4 seconds sample Polled Sampling Time from receipt of take sample command to beginning of reply e Without pressure power on time 2 0 seconds to sample e With pressure power on time 2 6 seconds to sample Communications Timing which is the time to request and transmit data from each MicroCAT to the computer controller 0 5 seconds Battery Pack Endurance Notes e If the MicroCAT is logging data and the battery pack voltage is less than 6 15 volts for five consecutive scans the MicroCAT halts logging Sea Bird recommends using the capacity value of 8 8 Amp hours for the Saft cells as well as for the alternate cell types Tadiran TL 4903 and Electrochem 3B0064 BCX85 AA This MicroCAT uses a battery pack with a red cover plate Some MicroCATs use a battery pack with a yellow cover plate those packs are wired differently and will not wo
10. Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor memory no internal battery pack The serial interface versions are available with RS 232 or RS 485 interface Some serial interface versions are also available with an SDI 12 interface Note Version 3 0 and later of the 37 SI and 37 SIP include memory earlier versions did not include memory PCB Printed Circuit Board 86 Manual revision 031 Glossary SBE 37 IM SBE Data Processing Windows data processing software which calculates and plots temperature conductivity and optional pressure and derives variables such as salinity and sound velocity Scan One data sample containing temperature conductivity optional pressure and date and time Seasoft V2 Sea Bird s complete Windows software package which includes software for communication real time data acquisition and data analysis and display Seasoft V2 includes Deployment Endurance Calculator SeatermV2 and SBE Data Processing SeatermV2 Windows terminal program launcher which launches the appropriate terminal program for the selected instrument SeatermIM for this MicroCAT SeatermIM Windows terminal program used with Sea Bird instruments that communicate via an Inductive Modem IM interface and that were developed or redesigned in 2006 and later The common feature of these instruments is the ability to output data in XML Instruments currently supported by SeatermIM include SBE 16p us IM V2 version 2 or lat
11. SBE37 IM Commands Send Commands window Click on desired command description in list Shrink l Expand All Upload selected data from FLASH memory in format Help box describes defined by ii0utputFormat If starting and ending e command in more sample numbers are omitted all data is uploaded etail Enter any command Arguments for command GetS amples arguments such as Starting sample number starting and ending sample Starting sample number number for upload in these boxes Ending sample number This box shows selected Click Execute when ready 00GetS amples command to send selected including ID command prefix Be You can use the Send Commands window to send commands or simply type the commands in the Command Data Echo area if desired 24 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Power and Communications Test and Setting MicroCAT IDs Using Surface Inductive Modem SIM The power and communications test will verify that the system works prior to deployment Test Setup with SIM Note 1 Loop insulated wire through the MicroCAT s modem coupling core to For testing and setup an ICC is not simulate a mooring cable Connect the test wire ends to the SIM s required even if using SIM Coupled mooring cable terminals JP4 see Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration Notes 2 On the SIM remove the J
12. command or you will disrupt both sent and received data This SIM can transmit data at 38400 baud over up to 1200 meters of twisted pair wire cable 26 AWG or smaller gauge larger diameter data transmission at long distances is highly application specific and requires high quality cable and appropriate termination Inductive Mooring Cable Connection JP4 Note ICC version 4 may have 3 wires in the e cable If you ordered the ICC with a pigtail termination solder the white and white black wires together and attach to 1 terminal of JP4 Attach the white red wire to the other terminal MicroCAT installed with Inductive Cable Coupler ICC Connect wires from the ICC to JP4 on SIM Coupled MicroCAT installed without Inductive Cable Coupler Connect wires from the mooring cable and seawater ground to JP4 on SIM Direct Normal Deployed Operation J5 Note If more than one IM instrument is on line when you set the ID all IM e instruments will be set to the same ID The inductive modem receivers in IM instruments are very sensitive two IM instruments that are side by side will take the same ID even if one of them is not on the IM loop Therefore separate IM instruments by at least 2 meters when setting IDs Normal Deployed Operation Ensure jumper on J5 is installed Instrument Setup and Lab Testing Remove jumper on J5 Removing the jumper on J5 inserts a 1K resistor in series with the inducti
13. deployment length instead of performing the calculations by hand Example 1 10 MicroCATs with pressure are on a mooring They are sampling autonomously every 10 minutes 6 samples hour the average of the samples will be requested by the computer every hour How long can they be deployed Acquisition time for logging is 2 4 seconds Sampling current consumption 13 mA 2 4 seconds sampling time 0 0312 Amp sec sample In 1 hour sampling consumption 6 samples 0 0312 Amp sec sample 0 1872 Amp seconds hour Communication current consumption query 2 5 mA 0 5 seconds MicroCAT to be queried 10 MicroCATs on mooring 0 0125 Amp seconds hour Quiescent current 120 microAmps 0 12 mA In 1 hour quiescent current consumption 0 12 mA 3600 seconds hour 0 432 Amp seconds hour In 1 hour the MicroCAT will take 6 samples and transmit average to computer Total current consumption hour 0 1872 0 0125 0 432 0 632 Amp sec Capacity 8 8 Amp hours 3600 seconds hr 0 632 Amp sec hour 50 126 hours 2088 days 5 7 years However Sea Bird recommends that batteries should not be expected to last longer than 2 years in the field Number of samples 50 126 hours 6 samples hour 300 756 samples Example 2 Same as Example 1 but iiDNx command will be used once per hour to upload the last 6 samples in memory i e all the samples that have been taken since the last communication Note that the Deployment Endurance C
14. iiTxSampleNum y and iiTxSampleNum 1 are equivalent both enable the sample number output e Ifanew command is not received within 2 minutes after the completion of a command the MicroCAT communication microcontroller returns to the quiescent sleep state e Ifin quiescent state re establish communications by selecting Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu or if using SIM sending PwrOn if using IMM set to ConfigT ype 1 sending PwrOn if using IMM set to ConfigType 2 waiting at least 1 second sending ForceCaptureLine and sending SendWakeupTone e When sampling autonomously the MicroCAT responds only to commands that do not change its setup or interfere with sampling see Autonomous Sampling above for command list If you wake it while sampling for example to send iiDS to check sampling progress it temporarily stops sampling Sampling resumes when it goes back to sleep again after 2 minute timeout e When waiting to sample autonomously iiStartLater has been sent the MicroCAT responds only to commands that do not change its setup or interfere with sampling see Autonomous Sampling above for command list To send any other commands send iiStop send the desired commands to modify the setup and then send iiStartLater again e If desired you can set up and or upload data from the MicroCAT using the internal RS 232 connector and the optional data I O cable PN 801836 If used in this way omit the i
15. in format specified by iiO0utputFormat Then take new sample and store data in buffer do not output data from new sample iiSLTR Output data from last sample in raw decimal format Then take new sample and store data in buffer do not output data from new sample iiDNx Upload last x scans from FLASH memory in format specified by iiOutputFormat Note M 7 f T ost often used to retrieve data If iiCompatibleMode Y are ee In response to iiDNx the 37 IM does periodically from MicroCAT while it is on not output the start time and start mooring Maximum of 250 samples can be sample number Additionally if uploaded at one time with iiDNx iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 You do not need to stop logging the date format is modified These iiStop before sending iiDNx features provide compatibility with As data is uploaded screen first displays systems programmed for 37 IM IMPs start time with digital firmware lt 3 0 start sample number These are start time and starting sample number for uploaded data Example For a system with MicroCATs 01 02 and 03 which is sampling every 10 minutes 144 times day upload latest data once per day user input in bold Click Capture menu and enter desired filename in dialog box 01DN144 upload last 144 samples from MicroCAT 01 STAYON reset time out timer on all MicroCATs so 02 and 03 do not go to sleep while uploading data from 01 02DN144 uplo
16. sampling command is sent iiTxSampleNum e Output time with hex data if iiOutputFormat 0 iiTxHexTime e Pump installed Always no for 37 IM e Reference pressure iiReferencePressure only displays if no pressure sensor installed e Baud rate when connecting directly to internal RS 232 connector iiBaudRate Logging status can be logging not started logging data not logging waiting to start at not logging received stop command not logging low battery unknown status iiDateTime iiSampleNumber iiSampleInterval iiOutputFormat iiCompatibleMode iiTxSampleNum iiTx HexTime only valid setting for 37 IM iiReferencePressure iiBaudRate 48 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands continued Notes e The iiDC and iiGetCC responses contain the same information but in different formats e Dates shown are when calibrations were performed iiDC Display calibration coefficients which are initially factory set and should agree with Calibration Certificates shipped with MicroCAT Example MicroCAT with a pressure sensor with ID 03 user input in bold 03DC SBE37 IM V 3 0e 9999 temperature 04 aug 12 TAO 6 947802e 05 TA1 2 615233e 04 TA2 1 265233e 06 TA3 1 310479e 07 conductivity 04 aug 12 G 1 036689e 00 H 1 444342e 01 I 3 112137e 04 J 3 005941e
17. 2 0a SBE 37 IM FirmwareLoader V 1 0 42 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller Commands e When using inductive modem telemetry all MicroCAT Acquisition Note Microcontroller commands are preceded by ii i MicroCAT ID as If using the MicroCAT s internal shown in the command listings below RS 232 connector to set up and or upload data from the MicroCAT e When using RS 232 telemetry connecting directly to the MicroCAT s In SeatermV2 s Instruments menu internal RS 232 serial connector omit the ii prefix shown in the select SBE 37 RS232 instead of SBE command listings 37 IM This launches Seaterm232 instead of SeatermIM Seaterm232 is similar to SeatermIM but is optimized for RS 232 communications Status Command Note iiGetCD Get and display configuration data which iiGetCD output does not include includes parameters related to MicroCAT calibration coefficients To display setup Most of these parameters can be user calibration coefficients use the input modified List below includes where iiGetCC command applicable command used to modify parameter e Device type Serial number e Pressure sensor installed e Reference pressure to use in calculations if no pressure sensor installed only appears if pressure sensor not installed iiReferencePressure e Pump installed Always no for 37 IM e Outpu
18. A 4 A A A A A A Titanium Plastic housing ShalowCAT housing Notes e For detailed information on inductive modem systems see Real Time Oceanography with Inductive Moorings at www seabird com under Technical Papers Half duplex communication is one direction at a time i e you cannot send commands and receive data at the same time For example if the SIM or IMM command a MicroCAT to upload data nothing else can be done while the data is being sent the data upload cannot be stopped and commands cannot be sent to other MicroCATs on the line The SBE 37 IM MicroCAT is a high accuracy conductivity and temperature recorder pressure optional with internal battery pack and non volatile memory It uses an Inductive Modem IM to transmit data and receive commands over a plastic jacketed steel mooring cable or other insulated conductor using differential phase shift keyed DPSK telemetry No electrical cables or connectors are required The MicroCAT s built in inductive coupler split toroid and cable clamp provide easy and secure attachment to the mooring cable Designed for moorings and other long duration fixed site deployments MicroCATs have non corroding housings The MicroCAT is rated for operation to 350 meters plastic ShallowCAT housing or 7000 meters titanium housing or pressure sensor full scale range Communicating with one or more MicroCATs requires the use of a Sea Bird
19. Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Note If the FLASH memory is filled to capacity autonomous sampling stops i e the MicroCAT does not overwrite the data in memory Memory Setup Commands Note Do not send iilnitLogging or iiSampleNumber 0 until all data has been uploaded These commands do not delete the data they just reset the data pointer If you accidentally send one of these commands before uploading recover the data as follows 1 Set iiSampleNumber x where x is your estimate of number of samples in memory 2 Upload data If x is more than actual number of samples in memory data for non existent samples will be bad random data Review uploaded data file carefully and delete any bad data 3 If desired increase x and upload data again to see if there is additional valid data in memory Note See Data Format after these Command Descriptions iilnitLogging iiSampleNumber x Initialize logging after all previous data has been uploaded initialize logging before starting to sample again to make entire memory available for recording iiInitLogging sets sample number iiSampleNumber to 0 sampling will start with sample 1 Command must be sent twice to initialize logging If not initialized data will be stored after last recorded sample Do not send iiInitLogging until all existing data has been uploaded x sample number for last sample in memory C
20. If VCNTL lt 1 volt SIM is Off to the SIM Set up the SIM as follows consuming lt 100 microAmps 1 Connect Power Common to JP1 pin 1 If VCNTL gt 2 volts SIM is On 2 Connect 7 25 VDC to JP1 pin 2 3 Remove jumper on J3 94 Manual revision 031 Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration SBE 37 IM Interface Option Connection J1 J2 and J4 and I O Connector Wiring JP2 3 2 1 oou eon 5e e0e0 Heeee The SIM can be configured to accept RS 232 or RS 485 RS 232 factory setting 1 Verify jumper is on J1 pins 2 and 3 2 Verify jumper is on J2 pins 2 and 3 3 Remove jumper on J4 RS 485 1 Install jumper on J1 pins 1 and 2 2 Install jumper on J2 pins 1 and 2 3 Install jumper on J4 Connect wires to JP2 as follows RS 232 1 Pin 2 RS 232 transmit from SIM to computer 2 Pin 3 RS 232 transmit from computer to SIM 3 Pin 5 Power Common RS 485 1 Pin 4 RS 485 A 2 Pin 5 Power Common 3 Pin 6 RS 485 B Notes on RS 485 Interface This implementation of RS 485 allows for extended cable lengths but does not include the ability to address multiple SIMs online The RS 485 interface is described as Simple because it does not allow you to communicate with more than one SIM on a single line The RS 485 interface is half duplex Do not type or send a command while the SIM is transmitting data or responding to a
21. Surface Inductive Modem SIM or Inductive Modem Module IMM These devices provide a standard serial interface between the user s computer or other controlling device and up to 100 MicroCATs or other IM compatible sensors coupled to a single cable The user can communicate with these devices via full duplex RS 232C optional half duplex RS 485 for SIM Commands and data are transmitted half duplex between these devices and the MicroCAT Commands can be sent to the MicroCAT to provide status display data acquisition setup data retrieval and diagnostic tests User selectable operating modes include e Polled sampling On command the MicroCAT wakes up takes one sample transmits data and goes to sleep e Autonomous sampling At pre programmed intervals the MicroCAT wakes up samples stores data in its FLASH memory and goes to sleep e Combo sampling Autonomous sampling is in progress and the MicroCAT can be commanded to transmit the last stored data e Averaging sampling Autonomous sampling is in progress and the MicroCAT can be commanded to transmit the average of the individual data samples acquired since its last request Calibration coefficients stored in EEPROM allow the MicroCAT to transmit data in engineering units The MicroCAT retains the temperature and conductivity sensors used in the SeaCAT and SeaCATplus family The MicroCAT s aged and pressure protected thermistor has a long history of exception
22. be loose Check the cabling between the SIM or IMM and computer for a loose connection Cause Solution 2 The instrument type and or its communication settings may not have been entered correctly in SeatermIM Verify the settings in the Configure Communications dialog box Communications menu gt Configure The settings should match those on the instrument Configuration Sheet Cause Solution 3 The I O cable between the SIM or IMM and computer may not be the correct one The I O cable supplied with the SIM or IMM permits connection to standard 9 pin RS 232 interfaces Cause Solution 4 The modem core in the MicroCAT and or the ICC if applicable may have a gap be misaligned or be damaged See Application Note 85 Handling of Ferrite Core in Instruments with Inductive Modem Telemetry for details on inspecting the modem core and proper installation of the MicroCAT and the ICC if applicable on the cable Problem 2 No Data Recorded Cause Solution 1 The memory may be full once the memory is full no further data will be recorded Verify that the memory is not full using iiGetSD or iiDS free 0 or 1 if memory is full Sea Bird recommends that you upload all previous data before beginning another deployment Once the data is uploaded send iiInitLogging to reset the memory After the memory is reset iiGetSD or iiDS will show samplenumber 0 84 Manual revision 031 Section 6 Troubleshooting SBE 37 IM Problem 3 Unreaso
23. data iiGetCC Get and display calibration coefficients iiGetEC Get and display event counter data Status iiResetEC Reset event counter iiGetHD Get and display hardware data iiDS Get and display status and configuration data iiDC Get and display calibration coefficients iiDateTime Set real time clock month day year mmddyyyyhhmmss _ hour minute second x baud rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 for communicating through MicroCAT s internal RS 232 connector This command must be sent while communicating with IM telemetry it cannot be sent while communicating via RS 232 x Y Display XML Executing and General Setup iiOutputExecutedTag x Executed tags x N Do not x reference pressure gauge in decibars used for conductivity calculation when MicroCAT does not iiBaudRate x iiReferencePressure x MicroCAT have pressure sensor Acquisition For use only when communicating Microcontroller through internal RS 232 serial Commands S connector Place MicroCAT in ii MicroCAT Q quiescent sleep state Main power is ID turned off Data logging and memory retention are not affected Initialize logging to make entire memory available for recording Memory Setup x sample number for last sample in iiSampleNumber x_ memory iiSampleNumber 0 equivalent to iiInitLogging x 0 output converted hex data x 1 output converted decimal data x 2 outp
24. default header Prompt for line 05 Deployment Recovery Date form in upload file Header information not included in Prompt for line 06 l upload file Prompt for line 07 Prompt for line 08 Prompt for line 09 Prompt for line 10 Prompt for line 11 Prompt for line 12 e the header prompts that appear for the user to fill in when uploading data if Prompt for header information was selected e the header included with the uploaded data if Include default header form in upload file was selected Enter the desired header header prompts 8 Click Upload the Status bar at the bottom of the window displays the upload progress A SeatermIM sends several status commands providing information regarding the number of samples in memory calibration coefficients etc and writes the responses to the upload xml file B If you selected Prompt for header information in the Upload Data dialog box a dialog box with the header form appears Enter the desired header information and click OK SeatermIM writes the header information to the upload xml file SeatermV2 with version lt 1 1 did not C SeatermIM sends the data upload command based on your selection convert the uploaded xml data file to a of upload range in the Upload Data dialog box and writes the data to hex and xmicon file Convert XML data the upload xml file file in the Tools menu was used to D From the information in the xml file Seaterm
25. handling precautions for plastic housing 020 07 08 Update battery installation procedure specifications endurance amp shipping instructions for new battery packs 12 AA lithium cells Add information that Poffset is in decibars Change stability specification for pressure to per year instead of per month 021 12 08 Update for new boards and Digital Firmware Version 3 0 Update for SeatermV2 Manufacturing change for plastic housing 2 Phillips head screws at battery end cap replaced with hex screws 9 64 Allen wrench shipped with instrument Update PN231459 to 233539 black cup PN 231505 to 233540 black cap 022 023 08 09 12 09 Add information about Deployment Endurance Calculator Change Seasoft Win32 to Seasoft V2 update file name to SeasoftV2_date exe Update SeatermV2 screen capture Update SeatermIM Send Commands window screen capture Add battery endurance example to cover uploading all data since last query using iiDNx RS 232 upload remove battery end cap and connect to Molex pins don t need to connect to PCB Update battery pack information in Replacement Parts list Digital firmware 3 0c Add iiCompatibleMode to fix firmware bug If Y then date amp time format for iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 matches that of firmware lt 3 0 Also output for iiDNx doesn t have start sample number or start sample time lines This makes current firmware fully compatible with syste
26. iiDDMMYY and iiMMDDYY are Must reales yu HNDISS equivalent Either can be used to set command to set time the date e Always set date and then time Ifa iDDMMYY ddmmyy Set real time clock day month year new date is entered but not a new Must be followed by iiH HMMSS time the new date will not be saved command to set time If a new time is entered without first entering a new date the date will ii HHMMSS hhmmss Set real time clock hour minute second reset to the last date it was set for with iiMMDDYY or iiDDMMYY Example Set current date and time for MicroCAT 03 to 10 January 2012 12 00 00 user input in bold O03MMDDYY 011012 03HHMMSS 120000 or 0 3DDMMYY 100112 03HHMMSS 120000 iiFormat x x 1 default Output converted data date format dd mmm yyyy conductivity S m temperature precedes conductivity Note If iiCompatibleMode Y and x 2 Output converted data iiFormat 2 date is output as date format dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy instead of dd mm yyyy conductivity mS cm This provides output compatible with conductivity precedes temperature systems programmed for 37 IM IMPs Note This date format does not match with digital firmware lt 3 0 older format See Note at left 96 Manual revision 031 Appendix V Old Style Compatible Commands SBE 37 IM iiRefPress x x reference pressure gauge in decibars MicroCAT without installed pressure sensor uses this reference pressure in conductivity calcula
27. iiSampleInterval Simultaneously command all communication microcontrollers to get average data from acquisition units re start logging and start next averaging cycle Communication microcontrollers hold averaged data in a buffer until receiving Dataii or iiData Next sample will be taken after delay of iiSampleInterval 2 When using IMM with ConfigType 2 Use SendGData instead this results in IMM sending GData to all IM instruments online Example iiSampleInterval 600 10 minutes Hr min sec 00 00 00 GData received 00 05 00 Sample at iiSampleInterval 2 from when GData received 00 15 00 Sample 00 18 00 GData received average 2 data sets 00 23 00 Sample at iiSampleInterval 2 from when GData received 00 33 00 Sample 00 43 00 Sample StayOn Command all MicroCATs to reset 41 counting for 2 minute timeout preventing individual MicroCATs from going to sleep while you are communicating with another MicroCAT on mooring Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Get Data Command Note tiData or Dataii Get averaged data obtained with GData The setting for iiCompatibleMode from MicroCAT with ID ii in format affects the date format for output if specified by iiOutputFormat Number iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 of samples in average is appended to end of data string String is preceded by MicroCAT ID When using IMM with either ConfigType Use
28. in average 60 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM e iiOutputFormat 4 converted decimal data in XML ii lt xml version 1 0 gt Note lt datapacket gt For ease in reading the data lt hdr gt structure is shown with each XML tag lt mfg gt Sea Bird lt mfg gt on a separate line However there lt model gt 37IM lt model gt are no carriage returns or line feeds lt sn gt nnnnnnnn lt sn gt between tags see example below lt hdr gt lt data gt lt t1 gt ttt tttt lt t1 gt lt cl gt cc ccccc lt cl gt lt p1 gt pppp ppp lt p1 gt lt smpl gt sample lt smpl gt lt navg gt navg lt navg gt lt dt gt yyyy mm ddThh mm ss lt dt gt lt data gt lt datapacket gt where ii MicroCAT ID 0 99 sent only in response to Dataii or iiData nnnnnnnn MicroCAT serial number ttt tttt temperature C ITS 90 cc cccce conductivity S m pppp ppp pressure decibars sent only if pressure sensor installed sample sample number number of samples in FLASH memory at the time the command to take a sample was sent sent only if iiTxSampleNum Y and in response to a polled sampling command but not sent for iiDNx navg number of data samples contained in average sent only in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG or iiSAC yyyy mm ddThh mm ss year month day hour minute second Leading zeros are s
29. potential to eject the end cap with lethal force A housing that floods at 50 meters holds an internal pressure of more then 85 psia this force could still cause injury If you suspect the MicroCAT is flooded point it in a safe direction away from people There are 4 socket head cap screws securing the conductivity cell tray to the end cap There is an o ring face seal between the cell tray and end cap Using a 9 64 inch Allen hex key loosen each screw 1 4 turn ina crossing pattern while looking for signs of internal pressure hissing or water leakage If no sign of pressure is detected continue to loosen the screws in 1 4 turn increments until the cell tray is loose and the o ring seal is broken If internal pressure is detected let it bleed off slowly Then you can safely remove the end cap The seals and surrounding surfaces must be properly cleaned before remounting the cell tray we recommend that this work be performed at Sea Bird Remount the tray to secure the conductivity cell for transport and send the MicroCAT to Sea Bird for servicing with a note that the cell tray o ring seals have been broken Rinse the MicroCAT and conductivity cell with fresh water See Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for cell cleaning and storage Reinsert the protective plugs in the anti foulant device cups If the battery pack is exhausted new cells must be installed before the data can be uploaded Stored
30. rates up to 115 200 baud using the optional data T O cable PN 801836 Additionally future upgrades and enhancements to the MicroCAT firmware can be easily installed in the field through the internal RS 232 connector and optional data I O cable without the need to return the MicroCAT to Sea Bird The MicroCAT is supplied with a powerful software package Seasoft V2 which includes e Deployment Endurance Calculator program for determining deployment length based on user input deployment scheme instrument power requirements and battery pack capacity e SeatermV2 terminal program for easy communication and data retrieval SeatermV2 is a launcher SeatermV2 is a launcher and launches the appropriate terminal program for the selected instrument SeatermIM for Inductive Modem instruments such as this MicroCAT e SBE Data Processing program for calculation and plotting of conductivity temperature pressure optional and derived variables such as salinity sound velocity depth density etc 10 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Specifications Note Pressure ranges are expressed in meters of deployment depth capability CAUTION See Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for handling instructions for the plastic ShallowCAT housing gt Conductivity Optional Temperature C S m Pressure 0 to full scale range Measurement 5 to 45 O0
31. serial number 5 digits omits the 037 prefix sent only in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSAC or polled sampling command but not sent for iiDNx ii MicroCAT ID 0 99 sent only in response to Dataii or iiData ccc cccc conductivity mS cm ttt tttt temperature C ITS 90 pppp ppp pressure decibars sent only if pressure sensor installed hh mm ss hour minute second dd mm yyyy day month year date output if iiCompatibleMode N mm dd yyyy month day year date output if iiCompatibleMode Y sample sample number number of samples in FLASH memory at the time the command to take a sample was sent sent only if iiTxSampleNum Y and in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSAC or a polled sampling command but not sent for iiDNx navg number of data samples contained in average sent only in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSARG iiSAC or iiSAR Leading zeros are suppressed except for one zero to the left of the decimal point All data is separated with a comma Example Response to Dataii for MicroCAT with iiOutputFormat 2 D 03 pressure sensor installed iiTxSampleNum Y Case 1 iiCompatibleMode N 03 09999 1 5269 8 5796 531 316 09 01 44 26 11 2012 1126 250 ID serial number conductivity mS cm temperature pressure time date dd mm yyyy sample number samples in average Case 2 iiCompatibleMode Y 03 09999 1 52
32. the Enter key The display looks like this if MicroCAT includes pressure sensor and iiOutputFormat 1 09999 23 5796 0 15269 0 062 where 09999 MicroCAT serial number 09999 omits 037 prefix 23 5796 temperature in degrees Celsius 0 15269 conductivity in S m 0 062 pressure in decibars 17 Oct 2012 date 09 01 44 time 0 number of samples in FLASH memory sent only if iiTxSampleNum Y 17 Oct 2012 09 01 44 These numbers should be reasonable i e room temperature zero conductivity barometric pressure gauge pressure current date and time shipped from the factory set to Pacific Daylight or Standard Time Each IM instrument on a mooring must have a unique ID for communicating with the SIM and computer Set the ID as described below first verifying that only one MicroCAT is on line before you set the ID A Set the MicroCAT ID by typing ID ii ii user assigned ID number and pressing the Enter key B The computer responds by requesting verification requiring you to again type ID ii and press the Enter key C Record the ID for future reference D Inthe Communications menu select Configure Set to Use fixed ID enter the new ID and click OK This provides SeatermIM with the correct ID information for sending commands listed in the Send Commands window Send additional commands as desired Command the MicroCAT to go to sleep quiescent state by typing PwrOff and pressing the Enter key The
33. the time the command to take a sample was sent sent only if iiTxSampleNum Y and in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSAC or a polled sampling command but not sent for iiDNx navg number of data samples contained in average sent only in response to Dataii iiData iiSACG iiSARG iiSAC or iiSAR Leading zeros are suppressed except for one zero to the left of the decimal point All data is separated with a comma Example Response to Dataii for MicroCAT with iiOutputFormat 1 ID 03 pressure sensor installed iiTxSampleNum Y 03 09999 8 5796 0 15269 531 316 26 Nov 2012 09 01 44 1126 250 ID serial number temperature conductivity S m pressure date time sample number number of samples in average 58 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM e iiOutputFormat 2 converted decimal data alternate When iiCompatibleMode N ii nnnnn ccc ccce ttt tttt pppp ppp hh mm ss dd mm yyyy sample Notes nave e iiOutputFormat 2 provides conductivity output in mS cm When iitCompatibleMode Y instead of S m ii nnnnn ccc ccce ttt tttt pppp ppp hh mm ss mm dd yyyy sample e When iiCompatibleMode Y and navg iiOutputFormat 2 the data is identical to the format from an SBE 37 IM IMP with where digital firmware lt 3 0 and iiFormat 2 It is provided for compatibility with systems programmed for those older f AS instruments nnnnn MicroCAT
34. upload command based on your selection SeatermV2 with version lt 1 1 did not of upload range in the Upload Data dialog box and writes the data to convert the uploaded xml data file to a the upload xml file hex and xmlcon file Convert XML data D From the information in the xml file Seaterm232 creates a hex data file in the Tools menu was used to file and a xmlcon configuration file that are compatible with convert the xml data file to a cnv file SBE Data Processing for processing and plotting the data These files which could be processed in SBE Data are placed in the same directory as the xml data file and have the Processing We recommend that you same name but different extensions update your SeatermV2 software to 1 1b or later After the data has been uploaded Seaterm232 prompts you to run SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module if desired Data Conversion converts the hex raw data file to a cnv file which can then be processed by other modules in SBE Data Processing See Processing Data below 13 Remove the data I O cable from the Molex connector Reinstall the wiring from the end cap to the Molex connector and reinstall the end cap in the housing see Battery Installation in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment for details 69 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Upload Using Inductive Modem Telemetry recommended only for uploading s
35. user input in bold 03STOP stop logging for MicroCAT 03 Click Capture menu and enter desired filename in dialog box 03GETSAMPLES 1 200 Note The setting for iiCompatibleMode affects the date format for iiDDb e See Data Format after these Command Descriptions iiDDb e Upload data from scan b to e in alternate converted decimal form iiOutputFormat 2 regardless of user setup for iiOutputFormat First sample is number Maximum of 250 samples can be uploaded at one time When Upload menu is used samples numbering more than 250 are automatically received As data is uploaded screen first displays start time start sample number These are start time and starting sample number for last set of logged data can be useful in determining what data to review Example Upload samples 1 through 200 for MicroCAT 03 user input in bold 03STOP stop logging for MicroCAT 03 Click Capture menu and enter desired filename in dialog box 03DD1 200 upload samples 1 through 200 from MicroCAT 03 55 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Note F floating point number S string with no spaces Calibration Coefficients Commands The individual Coefficient Commands listed below are used to modify a particular coefficient or date Temperature iiT CalDate S iiTAO F iiTA1 F iiTA2 F iiTA3 F Conductivity ii
36. 05 CPCOR 9 570001e 08 CTCOR 3 250000e 06 WBOTC 1 968100e 05 pressure S N 2478619 range PAO 0 000000e 00 PAL 0 000000e 00 PA2 0 000000e 00 PTCAO 0 000000e 00 PTCA1 0 000000e 00 PTCA2 0 000000e 00 PTCBO 0 000000e 00 PTCB1 0 000000e 00 PTCB2 0 000000e 00 PTEMPAO 0 000000e 00 PTEMPA1 0 000000e 00 PTEMPA2 0 000000e 00 POFFSET 0 000000e 00 2901 psia O03 aug 12 li Or eo O iiT CalDate iiTA0 iiTA1 iiTA2 iiTA3 iiCCalDate iiCG iiCH iiCI iiCJ iiCPCor iiCT Cor iiCWBOTC iiP Range psi iiPCalDate iiPAO iiPA1 iiPA2 iiPTCA0 iiPTCA1 iiPTCA2 iiPTCB0 iiPTCB1 iiPTCB2 iiP Temp A0 iiPTempA1 iiPTempA2 iiPOffset decibars 49 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Note See Upload Using RS 232 Serial Mode Telemetry in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT for details on connecting directly to the MicroCAT s internal RS 232 connector This is particularly useful for uploading data from memory as the inductive modem communication between MicroCAT and SIM or between MicroCAT and IMM is at 1200 baud General Setup Commands iiDateTime mmddyyyyhhmmss Set real time clock month day year hour minute second Example Set current date and time for MicroCAT with ID 03 to 10 January
37. 10 1 2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipments for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements Declaration based upon compliance to the Essential Requirements and Letter of Opinion from CKC Certification Services LLC Notified Body 0976 the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above European Union Directives and Standards Authorized Signature E r Name Nordee ne Title of Signatory President Date 3 September 2013 Place Bellevue WA Manual revision 031 Table of Contents SBE 37 IM Table of Contents Limited Liability Statement ccssscsssessssssssesssscsssssssssssssssesssesssesseseees 2 Declaration of Conformity scssccssccssessssssecsssssssssssssessesssssssesesseessseseees 3 Table 0f Contents i 5cccccsccstsessessonsoocesssnssossesvonssopeutsonnsshenseonuassensesnsndeveseusssventests 4 Section T Introduction oo sincssssccsocssscensssonsveseesnssosansasneasesssoestessauasosvacenssssoosesees 6 About this Manual seminee n ac eeioit satin Geen tie hese 6 QUICK Start oe cecnsigccs tecea tia a a eR esc ES 6 Unpacking MicroCA DT rnunana naita E a e eee 7 Shipping Precautions ser nenm ea aea are eA Kat ties ees 8 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT e ssesssessoesooesoosseosseossessceeseoeeooesooesosssesee 9 System Desr ti ina E E E ee eee eee E 9 Specifications nanen n eee A RT E AR OE 11 Dimensi ns enoe
38. 1000 milliseconds x timeout 0 3276 seconds that applies to all commands other than Dataii or tiiData If no reply received within RelayMax control returned to computer and other commands can be sent Default 20 seconds Echo characters received from computer default monitor shows entered commands as you type Do not echo characters received from computer monitor does not show entered commands as you type Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands Global Commands Notes e Either ResumeLogging or GData can be used to simultaneously start logging in all MicroCATs e If the MicroCAT is logging taking a sample every iiSampleInterval seconds sending GData resets the logging time base The next sample is taken at the current time plus iiSamplelnterval 2 This reset occurs each time that GData is sent see example DateTime mmddyyyyhhmmss Set real time clock month day year hour minute second for all MicroCATs When using IMM with either ConfigType Use iiDateTime to set clock in each individual MicroCAT DateTime does not work Example Set current date and time for all MicroCATs on line to 10 January 2012 12 00 00 user input in bold DATETIME 01102012120000 ResumeLogging GData Simultaneously command all MicroCATs to start logging First sample will be taken after delay of
39. 2012 12 00 00 user input in bold 03DATETIME 01102012120000 iiBaudRate x x baud rate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 or 115200 for connecting in Serial Mode communicating through MicroCAT s internal RS 232 connector This command must be sent while communicating with inductive modem telemetry it cannot be sent while communicating via RS 232 Check capability of your computer and terminal program before increasing baud high baud requires a short cable and good PC serial port with accurate clock iiOutputExecutedTag x x Y Display XML Executing and Executed tags Executed tag displays at end of each command response Executing tag displays one or more times if MicroCAT response to command requires additional time x N Do not Example Set MicroCAT with ID 03 to output Executed and Executing tags user input in bold 030utputexecutedtag y Executed gt 03getcd te A 03GetCD response lt Executed gt iiReferencePressure x x reference pressure gauge in decibars MicroCAT without installed pressure sensor uses this reference pressure in conductivity calculation Entry ignored if MicroCAT includes pressure sensor QS For use only in Serial mode communicating through internal RS 232 serial connector Place MicroCAT in quiescent sleep state Main power is turned off Data logging and memory retention are not affected 50 Manual revision 031 Section 4
40. 2767 msec Previously showed 65535 msec as maximum number greater than 65485 works properly but displays incorrectly Add troubleshooting section 015 05 05 Update cleaning recommendations to correspond to revised application note 2D Update AF24173 Anti Foulant Device appendix to current label Update battery shipping precautions Add iiDNx to list of commands that can be sent while logging e Change SIM operating current from 60 mA to 30 mA based on testing Continued on next page 104 Manual revision 031 Appendix VIII Manual Revision History SBE 37 IM Continued from previous page 016 08 05 Add information about SBE 37 IM Format 0 to ASCII Converter Add note to SIM wiring appendix Inductive Mooring Cable Connection JP4 For ICC with pigtail termination In some ICC versions there are 3 wires Solder white and white black wires together attach to 1 terminal of JP4 Attach white red wire to other JP4 terminal 017 018 05 06 12 06 Add more detail to recovery warning Add option for plastic housing Add more detail on mating of modem core description of guide communication problems caused by broken ferrite in ICC or instrument clamp see application note 85 for details Add explanation about NCycles in status iiDS response Update Triton website information Pressure port maintenance SBE no longer putting silicon oil in port Update PN of AF24173 019 06 07 Add
41. 5 jumper see Appendix IV This inserts a e If more than one IM instrument is 1K resistor in series with the inductive loop and reduce signal amplitude on line when you set the ID all IM preventing MicroCATs that are near but not attached to the inductive instruments will be set to the loop from responding to commands especially important when same ID The inductive modem sending ID receivers in IM instruments are very sensitive two IM instruments that 3 are side by side will take the same ID even if one of them is not on the IM loop Therefore separate IM i instruments by at least 2 meters 4 Connect the SIM to a 7 25 VDC power supply Approximately when setting IDs 30 milliAmps are required Do not turn on the power supply yet Important For Normal Deployed operation reinstall the jumper 5 Connect the SIM to your computer s serial port using the 9 pin to 9 pin across J5 cable supplied with the SIM Sea Bird recommends a minimum of 20 ohms impedance to reduce noise during testing 25 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Test and Set MicroCAT ID Using MicroCAT with SIM 1 Note See SeatermV2 and SeatermIM Help files 2 Computer COM port and baud rate for communication between computer and SIM SeatermIM tries to connect at this baud rate but if unsuccessful will cycle through all available baud rates Set to Automatically get ID when only one MicroCAT is
42. 6 pin DF11 to 9 pin DB 9S I O cable 0 3 m 1 ft long From internal RS 232 connector to computer for fast upload and or for updating firmware remove battery end cap to connect 171887 9 pin DB 9P to 9 pin DB 9S T O cable 3 m 10 ft From SIM to computer 801583 10 pin DF11 to 9 pin DB 9S and battery snap From IMM to computer and power supply 17188 25 pin DB 25S to 9 pin DB 9P cable adapter For use with computer with DB 25 connector 103 Manual revision 031 Appendix VIII Manual Revision Histo SBE 37 IM Appendix VIII Manual Revision History Manual Version Date Description 005 11 99 Change product from potted to modular take apart design 006 09 00 Change to Druck pressure sensor Incorporate Seaterm Correct pressure port size Add information about synchronizing logging Add Echoon amp Echooff commands Changes related to digital firmware version 2 1 007 01 01 Minor update to specifications consistent with new data sheet Correct iTXSampleNum Discuss Deployment Pressure dialog box when using Seaterm s Convert Add references to SBE Data Processing 008 03 01 009 02 02 Add Baud command for SIM Correct SIM power supply VDC in Test Setup Update communications current Add 2000 meter pressure sensor add miscellaneous explanatory information 010 12 02 Setting time without date resets date to last date set with ddmmyy or
43. 69 8 5796 531 316 09 01 44 11 26 2012 1126 250 ID serial number conductivity mS cm temperature pressure time date mm dd yyyy sample number samples in average 59 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM e iiOutputFormat 3 raw decimal data intended for diagnostic use at Sea Bird ii tttttt cecc ccc pppppp vvvv dd mmm yyyy hh mm ss navg Note where Sample number is never transmitted if iiOutputFormat 3 regardless of s ii MicroCAT ID 0 99 sent only in response to Dataii or iiData the setting for iiTxSampleNum tttttt temperature A D counts cccc ccc conductivity frequency Hz pppppp pressure sensor pressure A D counts sent only if pressure sensor installed VVVV pressure sensor pressure temperature compensation A D counts sent only if pressure sensor installed dd mmm yyyy day month year hh mm ss hour minute second navg number of data samples contained in average sent only in response to Dataii iiData iSACG or iiSAC All data is separated with a comma and a space Example Response to Dataii for MicroCAT with iiOutputFormat 3 ID 03 pressure sensor installed 03 524276 2886 656 785053 2706 26 Nov 2012 09 01 34 250 ID temperature counts conductivity frequency pressure sensor pressure counts pressure sensor temperature compensation counts date time number of samples
44. 88 Real Time Clock a a a a n eateries beds 88 Appendix II Electronics Disassembly Reassembly seesseeseoeseosseoscossesssesscee 89 Appendix III Command Summary ss seesseossesssesssecsoessoesooesoosseossessesssesssesscee 90 Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration seseesseseeoeeseseseoeossoesersoesee 94 Power Connection aee n ees ene sh eee 94 Interface Option Connection J1 J2 and J4 and VO Connector Wiring JPZ sevice oot eco tenes stic eck ei ee nee 95 Notes on RS 485 Interface ccc en e E EE EE EE 95 Inductive Mooring Cable Connection JP4 sesesssesssssesssreerssesersessresessrseeseese 95 Normal Deployed Operation J5 cccccesessesesecseeeseeeseeeeeeseeeeseeeeneenseesaeenaes 95 Appendix V Old Style Compatible Commands sssscssssssssesssssssseseees 96 MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands ccccccceceeseees 96 MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller Commands eceseeeseeteereeeeeees 96 Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device csscssssssscssscesssseseseseers 98 Appendix VII Replacement Parts csscssscssssecscesessecsscessssesseseseerees 102 Appendix VIII Manual Revision History scsscsscssssssessssssssesesseees 104 IET S E c555 sbdea Sees T T A TT 107 Manual revision 031 Section 1 Introduction SBE 37 IM Section 1 Introduction This section includes a Quick Start procedure photos of a typical MicroCAT shipment and battery shippin
45. Autonomous Sampling e Combo Sampling e Averaging Sampling Commands can be used in various combinations and in one or more sampling modes to provide a high degree of operating flexibility Review the operation of the four basic sampling modes and the commands described in Command Descriptions before setting up your system Descriptions and examples of the sampling modes follow for a system with three MicroCATs IDs 01 02 and 03 on a mooring cable Note that the MicroCAT s response to each command is not shown in the examples 33 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Polled Sampling On command the MicroCAT takes one sample of data and sends the data to the SIM or IMM Storing of data in the MicroCAT s FLASH memory is dependent on the particular command used Note that it is not possible to synchronize the data samples from each MicroCAT in polled sampling Example Polled Sampling user input in bold Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs Globally set current date and time to December 1 2012 9 am For each MicroCAT set up to output data in converted engineering units After all parameters are entered verify setup Send power off command to all MicroCATs Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs DATETIME 12012012090000 010OUTPUTFORMAT 1 01GETCD to verify setup repeat iiO UTPUTFORMAT 1 through iiGETCD for MicroCATs 02 and 03 PW
46. C to verify setup Set MicroCAT to start logging now or in the future Remove protective plugs from anti foulant device cups and verify AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices are installed Leave protective plugs off for deployment H Install MicroCAT on mooring cable optional Install Inductive Cable Coupler on mooring cable J Wire system Qm moo p Manual revision 031 Section 1 Introduction SBE 37 IM Unpacking MicroCAT Shown below is a typical MicroCAT shipment SBE 37 IM MicroCAT with titanium housing rr Cell cleaning solution 2 AA lithium cells Triton x Software and Electronics Copies of Software Manuals and User Manual Spare parts hardware and o rings kit Note MicroCAT can be used with SIM or with IMM IMM not shown I O Cable included with SIM Surface Inductive Modem SIM PCB one per mooring optional YAN Inductive Cable Coupler ICC optional with SIM one per mooring Manual revision 031 Section 1 Introduction SBE 37 IM Shipping Precautions DISCLAIMER WARNING The shipping information provided in is a general overview of lithium shipping requirements it does not provide complete shipping information The information is provided as a courtesy to be used as a guideline to assist properly trained shippers These materials do not alter satisfy or influence any federal or state requirements These materials are subject to change due to cha
47. CE SBE 37 IM MicroCAT Conductivity Temperature and optional Pressure Recorder with Inductive Modem ags A A A A A Ai f A A A Shown with titanium housing ShallowCAT plastic housing available User s Manual Sea Bird Electronics Inc Manual version 031 03 11 14 13431 NE 20 Street 37 IM Digital Firmware 3 1 amp later Bellevue Washington 98005 USA 37 IM Modem Firmware 2 0a amp later Telephone 1 425 643 9866 SIM Firmware 3 0a amp later Fax 1 425 643 9954 IMM firmware 1 09 amp later E mail seabird seabird com SeatermV 2 version 2 3 0 and later Website www seabird com SBE Data Processing version 7 23 1 and later Limited Liability Statement Extreme care should be exercised when using or servicing this equipment It should be used or serviced only by personnel with knowledge of and training in the use and maintenance of oceanographic electronic equipment SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC disclaims all product liability risks arising from the use or servicing of this system SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC has no way of controlling the use of this equipment or of choosing the personnel to operate it and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability including laws which impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved in operating this equipment Therefore acceptance of this system by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a covenant by the customer to def
48. CalDate S iiCG F iiCH F iiCI F iiCJ F iiW BOTC F iiCT Cor F iiCPCor F Pressure iiP CalDate S iiP AO F iiP A1 F iiP A2 F iiPTCA0 F iiPTCA1 F iiPTCA2 F iiPTCBO F iiPTCB1 F iiPTCB2 F iiPTempA0 F iiPTempA1 F iiPTempA2 F iiP Offset F 56 S Temperature calibration date F Temperature AO F Temperature Al F Temperature A2 F Temperature A3 S Conductivity calibration date F Conductivity G F Conductivity H F Conductivity I F Conductivity J F Conductivity wbotc F Conductivity ctcor F Conductivity cpcor S Pressure calibration date F Pressure AO F Pressure Al F Pressure A2 F Pressure ptca0 F Pressure ptcal F Pressure ptca2 F Pressure ptcb0 F Pressure ptcb1 F Pressure ptcb2 F Pressure temperature a0 F Pressure temperature al F Pressure temperature a2 F Pressure offset decibars Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Data Format Notes e Time the time at the start of the Each scan ends with a carriage return lt CR gt and line feed lt LF gt sample e The MicroCAT s pressure sensor is an absolute sensor so its raw output includes the effect of atmospheric pressure 14 7 psi As shown on the Calibration Sheet Sea Bird s calibration and resulting calibration coefficients is in terms of psia However when outputting pressure in decibars the MicroCAT outputs pressure relative to the ocean surface i e at the surface the output
49. IM creates a hex data convert the xml data file to a cnv file file and a xmlcon configuration file that are compatible with SBE which could be processed in SBE Data Data Processing for processing and plotting the data These files are Processing We recommend that you placed in the same directory as the xml data file and have the same T your SeatermV2 software to 1 1b name but different extensions or later Note After the data has been uploaded SeatermIM prompts you to run SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module if desired Data Conversion converts the hex raw data file to a cnv file which can then be processed by other modules in SBE Data Processing See Processing Data below 72 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Notes r e Ensure all data has been uploaded from the MicroCAT by reviewing the data in SBE Data Processing e If you do not run Data Conversion now you can run it later by opening 1 After the data has been uploaded Seaterm232 if you uploaded via the SBE Data Processing internal RS 232 connector or SeatermIM if you uploaded via inductive e See the SBE Data Processing modem telemetry prompts you to run SBE Data Processing s Data manual and or Help for details Processing Data Conversion module if desired Data Conversion converts the hex raw data file to a cnv file which can then be processed by other modules in SBE Data Process
50. MicroCAT is ready for programming and deployment Important When testing and ID setting is complete for all the IM instruments reinstall the J5 jumper on the SIM PCB The jumper must be installed for Normal Deployed operation 27 0 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Power and Communications Test and Setting MicroCAT IDs Using Inductive Modem Module IMM The power and communications test will verify that the system works prior to deployment Test Setup with IMM 1 Loop insulated wire through the MicroCAT s modem coupling core to simulate a mooring cable Place the other end of the loop through the IMM test coupler supplied with the IMM or the ICC Connect the wire ends from the IMM test coupler or ICC to the IMM s mooring cable terminals J1 see IMM Manual Note If more than one IM instrument is on line when you set the ID all IM instruments will be set to the same ID The inductive modem receivers in 2 Sea Bird recommends a minimum of 20 ohms impedance to reduce noise IM instruments are very sensitive two during testing IM instruments that are side by side will take the same ID even if one of 3 Connect the IMM to your computer s serial port and to a 7 24 VDC them is not on the IM loop Therefore power supply using the cable supplied with the IMM A maximum of separate IM instruments by at least 15 mA is required 2 meters when setting IDs To com
51. MicroCAT to Mooring Cable 1 New MicroCATs are shipped with AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices and Remove protective plugs pre installed plugs 2 Anti A Remove the protective plugs if installed from the anti foulant device foulant cups The protective plugs must be removed prior to deployment device or pressurization If the plugs are left in place during deployment cups 2 the sensor will not register conductivity If left in place during pressurization the cell may be destroyed B Verify that the anti foulant device cups contain AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices see Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration 2 Attach the mounting brackets to the insulated mooring cable Note A rea mounting bracket by unthreading the two large titanium bee dele ex bolts ee OR B Place the insulated mooring cable inside the brackets grooves Instruments with Inductive C Reinstall each bracket half with the hex bolts Modem Telemetry for more D Verify that the two halves of the modem coupling toroid have come detailed information on handling together evenly and that the mounting clamp is secure and installation Mounting clamp with opening sized to specified cable diameter cable clamped by this bracket 3 Verify that the hardware and external fittings are secure Note Installing clamp on larger cable than specified may cause damage to cable and or modem and prevent IM communications For both mounting brackets
52. Notes e The MicroCAT has a buffer that stores the most recent data sample regardless of whether it was obtained with autonomous sampling or polled sampling Unlike data in the FLASH memory data in the buffer is erased upon removal or failure of power e The setting for iiCompatibleMode affects the date format for output if iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 These commands are used to request a sample from the MicroCAT Data from these commands is not stored in FLASH memory except where noted iiTS iiTSR iiTSH 53 Take sample store data in buffer and output data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Take sample store data in buffer and output data in raw decimal format regardless of iiO0utputFormat Take sample and store data in buffer do not output data Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Polled Sampling Commands continued iiTSS Take sample store data in buffer and in FLASH memory and output data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Note MicroCAT ignores command if sampling data iiStartNow iiStartLater iiGA GData or ResumeLogging has been sent iiTSN x Take x samples and output data Note MicroCAT ignores command if sampling data iiStartNow iiStartLater iiGA GData or ResumeLogging has been sent iiSL Output data from last sample in format specified by iiOutputFormat iiSLT Output data from last sample
53. Num gt 2478619 lt SerialNum gt lt CalDate gt 28 Jul 12 lt CalDate gt PAO gt 1 729067e 00 lt PA0 gt PA1 gt 1 415754e 01 lt PA1 gt PA2 gt 1 246912e 08 lt PA2 gt PTCAO gt 2 243971e 00 lt PTCA0 gt PTCA1 gt 1 055267e 00 lt PTCAI1 gt PTCA2 gt 2 276308e 02 lt PTCA2 gt PTCBO gt 1 003849e 02 lt PTCBO gt PTCB1 gt 1 014510e 02 lt PTCB1 gt PTCB2 gt 2 057110e 04 lt PTCB2 gt PTEMPA0 gt 5 669780e 01 lt PTEMPA0 gt PTEMPA1 gt 5 474043e 02 lt PTEMPA1 gt PTEMPA2 gt 1 267908e 05 lt PTEMPA2 gt POFFSET gt 0 000000e 00 lt POFFSET gt lt PRANGE gt 0 000000e 00 lt PRANGE gt lt Calibration gt lt CalibrationCoefficients gt NA KR AKA AA KA AAAKAAAN U Temperatur iiTCalDate iiT A0 iiTA 1 HiT A2 iiT A3 Conductivity gt iiCCalDate iiCG iiCH iiCI iiCJ iiCTCor iiCPCor iiCWBOTC Pressure gt iiP CalDate iiP AO iiP A1 iiP A2 iiPTCA0 iiPTCA1 iiPTCA2 iiPTCBO iiPTCB1 iiPTCB2 iiPTempA0 iiPTempA 1 iiPTempA2 iiP Offset decibars iiPRange psi 45 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands continued iiGetEC Get and display event counter data which can help to identify root cause of a malfunction Event counter records number of occurrences of common timeouts pow
54. OGGING through iiGETCD for MicroCATs 02 and03 PWROFF After logging begins look at data from last sample to check results Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs 01SL 02SL 03SL PWROFF When ready to upload all data to computer wake up all MicroCATs stop sampling and upload data Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs 01STOP Click Upload menu SeatermIM leads you through screens to define data to be uploaded and where to store it repeat iiSTOP through Upload for MicroCATs 02 and03 PWROFF 36 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Averaging Sampling Averaging Sampling combines Autonomous Sampling with the ability to retrieve averaged data from each MicroCAT to allow the user to look at averaged data without stopping sampling As in Autonomous Sampling at pre programmed intervals the MicroCAT wakes up samples data stores the data in its FLASH memory and goes to sleep enters quiescent state As the MicroCAT is sampling it automatically adds the data values C T and optional P for each sample to an averaging section in the FLASH memory Note and keeps track of the number of samples since the last averaging request Sending GData resets the logging When desired the user can globally request the average of the data sampled time base The next sample is
55. ROFF Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs Command each MicroCAT to take a sample and send converted data to SIM IMM Send power off command to all MicroCATs Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs 01TS MicroCAT 01 takes and transmits a sample 02TS MicroCAT 02 takes and transmits a sample 03TS MicroCAT 03 takes and transmits a sample PWROFF 34 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Autonomous Sampling Logging commands The MicroCAT samples data at pre programmed intervals defined by Notes iiSampleInterval For each sample the MicroCAT wakes up samples oe oe aS stores the data in its FLASH memory and goes to sleep enters quiescent stops i e the MicroCAT does not state The MicroCAT does not transmit data to the SIM or IMM Logging is overwrite the data in memory started with ResumeLogging GData iiStartNow iiStartLater or iiGA e Use iiStop to Logging is stopped with iiStop gt stop logging gt stop waiting to start logging after To synchronize the data samples for each MicroCAT in Autonomous iiStartLater has been sent Sampling see Specifications in Section 2 Description of MicroCAT for the Once iiStop is sent the MicroCAT real time clock specifications will accept all commands again 1 Send a global command to set the date and time for all the MicroCATs to the same value
56. Section 1 Introduction 7 Place the handle in an upright position Reinstall the battery pack cover plate 8 Replace the battery pack assembly in the housing and secure the assembly with the captured screw Plug in the Molex connector and reinstall the MicroCAT end cap O Ring Maintenance Note For details on recommended practices for cleaning handling lubricating and installing O rings see the Basic Recommended inspection and replacement schedule e For modem end cap O rings inspect each time you open the housing to replace the cells or connect to the internal RS 232 connector replace approximately once a year For O rings that are not normally disturbed for example on the electronics end cap approximately every 3 to 5 years Maintenance of Sea Bird Equipment module in the Sea Bird training materials www seabird com training TrainingHandouts htm Remove any water from the O rings and mating surfaces in the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect O rings and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O rings and mating surfaces Pressure Sensor optional Maintenance SL 7 The pressure port plug has a small vent hole to allow hydrostatic pressure to be transmitted to the pressure sensor inside the instrument while providing protection for the pressure sensor keeping most particles a
57. Source of scan range data Scan range offset s i I Merge separate header file Select Output Variables Source for start time in output cny header Scan range duration s Select which variables to convert and output see dialog box below System UTC Upload time instrument s time stamp NMEA time If desired select to have software prompt you to modify start time to put in output cnv header instead of using source for start time listed above or to add a note to output cnv header Prompt for start time and or note Start Process The Select Output Variables dialog box which appears when you click Select Output Variables on the Data Setup tab looks like this Depth Frequency Channel Nitrogen Saturation Add Oxygen Saturation Garcia amp Gordon Shrink All Change Expand All Shrink Expand Oxygen Saturation Weiss Delete Potential Temperature Insert Potential Temperature Anomaly Delete All E ee Strain Gauge psi Salinity Practical PSU If you plan to do further data processing only output Conductivity Temperature Pressure After processing is complete compute salinity density etc in the Derive module See the SBE Data Processing manual and or Help for details Scan Count Sound Velocity Chen Millero m s ft s Delgrosso wilson Select Temperature Conductivity and Pressure optio
58. a since the last request Each MicroCAT gets the data from the averaging taken at iiSamplelnterval 2 after ion in FLASH divides th byth ber of les holds th the MicroCAT receives GData section in divides the sums by the number of samples holds the averaged data C T and optional P in a buffer and resets the averaging section to begin a new average The user can then request the averaged data from a particular MicroCAT Example Averaging Sampling user input in bold Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs Globally set current date and time to December 1 2012 9 am For each MicroCAT initialize logging to overwrite previous data in FLASH memory and set up to take samples every 10 seconds and start on 3 December 2012 at 12 00 00 Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs DATETIME 12012012090000 01LINITLOGGING 01SAMPLEINTERVAL 10 01STARTDATETIME 12032012120000 01STARTLATER 01GETCD To verify setup repeat iiINITLOGGING through iiGETCD for MicroCATs 02 and03 PWROFF After logging begins send the global command to calculate average data and start a new average for each MicroCAT Then send the command to each MicroCAT to transmit the averaged data Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs GDATA DATAO1 DATAO2 DATA03 PWROFF When ready to upload all data to computer wake up all MicroCATs stop sampling
59. able must also provide for connection to the SIM or IMM e Jna direct connection typical cable to shore applications the bottom end of the wire is grounded to seawater and the top end remains insulated to the connection to the SIM or IMM A second wire from the SIM or IMM connects to seawater ground completing the circuit e Intypical surface buoys it is often preferable to connect the jacketed mooring wire to the buoy with a length of chain grounding the jacketed wire to seawater at each end An Inductive Cable Coupler ICC connects the SIM or IMM to the jacketed wire above the uppermost IM instrument and below the point where the wire is grounded IMM with external transformer or SIM Direct PCB Bulkhead IMM or connector SIM Coupled PCB Seawater ground Inductive Cable Coupler ICC Seawater ground SBE 37 IM MicroCAT Insulated mooring cable SBE 37 IM Insulated mooring cable Seawater ground Anchor Seawater ground Anchor Direct Connection Connection with Inductive Cable Coupler ICC 17 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment This section describes the pre check procedure for preparing the MicroCAT for deployment Installation of the battery pack testing power and communications and setting the MicroCAT ID are discussed Ba
60. ad last 144 samples from MicroCAT 02 STAYON reset time out timer on all MicroCATs so 01 and 03 do not go to sleep while uploading data from 02 03DN144 upload last 144 samples from MicroCAT 03 STAYON reset time out timer on all MicroCATs so 01 and 02 do not go to sleep while uploading data from 03 PWROFF send command to all MicroCATs to go to sleep logging not affected 54 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Data Upload Commands Send iiStop to stop logging before uploading data Notes e The uploaded data format is the same regardless of the choice of upload telemetry IM or RS 232 and type ASCII or binary e Use SeatermIM s or Seaterm232 s Upload menu to upload data that will be processed by SBE Data Processing Manually entering a data upload command does not produce data with the required header information and required format for processing by our software When using the Upload menu the 250 sample upload limitation described for iiDDb e and iiGetSamples b e does not apply These commands are included here for reference for users who are writing their own software e If not using the Upload menu To save data to a file click the Capture menu before entering a data upload command e The setting for iiCompatibleMode affects the date format for iiGetSamples b e if iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 e See Data Format after these Command Desc
61. al accuracy and stability typical drift is less than 0 002 C per year Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Notes e Help files provide detailed information on the software e Aseparate software manual on CD ROM contains detailed information on SBE Data Processing e Sea Bird supplies the current version of our software when you purchase an instrument As software revisions occur we post the revised software on our FTP site See our website www seabird com for the latest software version number a description of the software changes and instructions for downloading the software from the FTP site The MicroCAT s internal field conductivity cell is immune to proximity errors and unaffected by external fouling A plastic cup with threaded cover at each end of the cell retains the expendable AF24173 Anti Foulant Device The MicroCAT s optional strain gauge pressure sensor is available in the following pressure ranges 20 100 350 600 1000 2000 3500 and 7000 meters Compensation of the temperature influence on pressure offset and scale is performed by the MicroCAT s CPU ASCII data upload can be accomplished without opening the MicroCAT housing using the inductive modem telemetry baud rate between MicroCAT and SIM or IMM is always 1200 baud Alternatively by removing the battery end cap to access the internal RS 232 connector fast binary upload of large data sets can be performed at
62. alculator is not compatible with this type of query calculation by hand is required Communication current 2 5 mA Each scan has this format tttt tttt ccc ccccc ppppp ppp dd mmm yyyy hh mm ss total of 54 characters including carriage return and line feed Time required to upload 1 sample number of characters 10 bits character baud rate 54 10 1200 baud 0 45 sec sample Time required to upload 6 samples 0 45 sec sample 6 samples 2 7 sec Communication current consumption query 2 5 mA 2 7 seconds MicroCAT to be queried 10 MicroCATs on mooring 0 0675 Amp seconds hour From above Sampling consumption 0 1872 Amp seconds hour From above Quiescent consumption 0 432 Amp seconds hour In 1 hour the MicroCAT will take 6 samples and transmit all of them to computer Total current consumption hour 0 1872 0 0675 0 432 0 6867 Amp seconds hour Capacity 8 8 Amp hours 3600 seconds hr 0 6867 Amp sec hour 46 133 hours 1922 days 5 2 years However Sea Bird recommends that batteries should not be expected to last longer than 2 years in the field Number of samples 46 133 hours 6 samples hour 276 798 samples 15 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Surface Inductive Modem SIM or Inductive Modem Module IMM A Surface Inductive Modem or Inductive Modem Module is required for communication with the MicroCAT These devices impress modulate the mooring cabl
63. an be set globally for all MicroCATs online DateTime or individually for each MicroCAT iiDateTime To synchronize autonomous sampling for a system with multiple MicroCATs on a mooring cable set the date and time globally with all the MicroCATs online see Autonomous Sampling in this section for details on synchronization Establish the setup and logging parameters If the system will have multiple MicroCATs or other IM instruments on the mooring cable verify that SeatermIM is set to Use fixed ID to allow use of SeatermIM s Send Commands window 1 Inthe Communications menu select Configure 2 Click on Use fixed ID Enter the MicroCAT s ID 3 Click OK Use one of the following sequences to initiate logging e iiStartNow to start logging now taking a sample every iiSampleInterval seconds e iiStartDateTime and iiStartLater to start logging at the specified date and time taking a sample every iiSampleInterval seconds e ResumeLogging or GData to globally start logging now for all MicroCATs online taking a sample every iiSampleInterval seconds If you will be using SeatermIM to view occasional data samples while logging click Capture to save the data to a file Note that this file cannot be processed by SBE Data Processing as it does not have the required headers and format for Sea Bird s processing software 62 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Attaching
64. and upload data Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs 01STOP Click Upload menu SeatermIM leads you through screens to define data to be uploaded and where to store it repeat iiSTOP through Upload for MicroCATs 02 and03 PWROFF 37 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Command Descriptions This section describes commands and provides sample outputs Notes See Appendix IIT Command Summary for a summarized command list e f using the MicroCAT with a Surface Inductive Modem SIM the SIM commands are included in When entering commands this manual e Input commands to the MicroCAT in upper or lower case letters and register commands by pressing the Enter key Note that commands are shown with a mix of upper and lower case for ease in reading for example iiInitLogging but do not need to be entered that way e If using the MicroCAT with an Inductive Modem Module IMM see the IMM manual for details on IMM commands e The MicroCAT sends an error message if an invalid command is entered e If iiOutputExecutedTag N If the system does not return an S gt prompt after executing a command press the Enter key to get the S gt prompt e Commands to enable a parameter such as enabling output of the sample number with the data can be entered with the argument as Y or for yes and N or 0 for no for example
65. astic No corrosion precautions are required but avoid direct electrical connection of the MicroCAT housing to mooring or other dissimilar metal hardware Conductivity Cell Maintenance CAUTIONS e Do not put a brush or any object inside the conductivity cell to clean it Touching and bending the electrodes can change the calibration Large bends and movement of the electrodes can damage the cell Do not store the MicroCAT with water in the conductivity cell Freezing temperatures for example in Arctic environments or during air shipment can break the Unscrew cap and replace with barbed cap for cleaning F and storage The MicroCAT s conductivity cell is shipped dry to prevent freezing in shipping Refer to Application Note 2D Instructions for Care and Cleaning of Conductivity Cells for conductivity cell cleaning procedures and cleaning materials e The Active Use after each cast section of the application note is not applicable to the MicroCAT which is intended for use as a moored instrument A conductivity cell filling and storage kit is available from Sea Bird The kit PN 50087 1 includes a syringe and tubing assembly and two anti foulant device caps with hose barbs The tubing cannot attach to an anti foulant device cap that is not barbed Cleaning and storage instructions require use of the syringe and tubing assembly at the intake end of the cell requiring one barbed cap and looping Tygon
66. at the status is not logging 67 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM 9 Click the Upload menu to upload stored data Seaterm232 responds as follows A Seaterm232 sends GetHD and displays the response verifying that it is communicating with the 37 IM B Seaterm232 sends OutputExecutedTag yY which is necessary for the upload process C Seaterm232 sends GetSD and displays the response providing information on the number of samples in memory D Inthe Save As dialog box enter the desired upload file name and click Save The upload file has a XML extension E An Upload Data dialog box appears Note If binary upload is selected Seaterm232 uploads the data in binary and then converts it to ASCII text resulting in a data file that is identical to one uploaded in ASCII text Select number of bytes uploaded in each block Seaterm232 uploads data in blocks and calculates a checksum at end of each block If block fails checksum verification Seaterm232 tries to upload block of data again cutting block size in half Defines data upload type and range e All data as a single file All data is uploaded into 1 file e By scan number range Enter beginning scan sample number and total number of scans All data within range is uploaded into 1 file To change upload file name selected in Step D above click Browse to navigate to desired upload file path and name Upload file
67. attery pack and modem end cap following instructions in Installing Batteries in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment 89 Manual revision 031 Appendix Ill Command Summa SBE 37 IM Appendix Ill Command Summary Note e See Command Descriptions in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT for detailed information and examples If using the MicroCAT with an IMM see the IMM manual for IMM command descriptions FUNCTION CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION SIM Commands MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands Power On PwrOn Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs PwrOff AutoPwrOn x Send power off command to all MicroCATs MicroCATs enter quiescent sleep state Main power turned off but logging and memory retention unaffected x Y default Automatically send PwrOn to MicroCATs when power applied to SIM This wakes up all MicroCATs on line x N Do not send PwrOn when power applied to SIM Status DS Display SIM status Communications Baud x x baud rate between SIM and computer controller 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 Default 9600 DataNNMax x x timeout milliseconds that applies to Dataii or iiData only If no reply received within x 0 32767 control returned to computer and other commands can be sent Default 1000 milliseconds x timeout seconds that applies to all other commands If no reply received RelayM
68. ax x within x 0 3276 control returned to computer and other commands can be sent Default 20 seconds EchoOn Echo characters received from computer default EchoOff Do not echo characters received from computer Set real time clock month day year DateTime l hour minute second for all mmddyyyyhhmmss MicroCATs Resim lossi Simultaneously command all esUmeToSSIng MicroCATs to start logging Command all MicroCAT Global communication microcontrollers to get average data from acquisition units and GData re start logging and start next averaging cycle Communication microcontrollers hold averaged data in a buffer until receiving Dataii or iiData Command all MicroCATs to reset StayOn f f counting for 2 minute timeout s P Get averaged data obtained with Set data iData or Dataii GData from MicroCAT with ID ii ID Get MicroCAT ID 0 99 ID ii Set MicroCAT ID to ii 0 99 MicroCAT ID only 1 MicroCAT can be ID ii A ii must be sent twice on line or all MicroCATs because verification requested will have same ID tiiGetHD Get and display communication microcontroller hardware data Status Disp es i tiiDS isplay communication microcontroller status data 90 Manual revision 031 Appendix Ill Command Summary SBE 37 IM FUNCTION CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION iiGetCD Get and display configuration data iiGetSD Get and display status
69. back and forth or use a non marring tool on the edge of the cap to loosen it The end cap is electrically connected to the electronics with a 3 pin Molex connector Holding the wire cluster near the connector pull gently to detach the female end of the connector from the pins Remove any water from the O ring mating surfaces inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Put the end cap aside being careful to protect the O rings from damage or contamination 18 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM 2 Loosen captured screw 3 Handle 4 5 6 T Roll 2 O rings into grooves after inserting cells 8 D shaped notch 9 Remove the battery pack assembly from the housing A Loosen the captured screw from the battery pack cover plate using the 7 64 inch Allen wrench included with the shipment B Lift the battery pack assembly straight out of the housing using the handle Keep the handle in an upright position Holding the edge of the red cover plate unscrew the cover plate from the battery pack assembly Note Some MicroCATs use a battery pack with a yellow cover plate the wiring of that pack is different from this one and cannot be used with this MicroCAT Roll the 2 O rings on the outside of the battery pack out of their grooves Insert each cell into the pack positive end first Roll the 2 O rings on the outside of the battery pack into place i
70. chem 3B0064 BCX85 AA 3 9 V and 2 0 Amp hours each www electrochemsolutions com Power Requirements Quiescent Current 120 microAmps IM Communications Current 2 5 milliAmps IM Communications Time 0 5 seconds per sample Acquisition Current 13 milliAmps Acquisition time 1 8 2 6 seconds sample depends on sampling mode and inclusion of pressure sensor see Sample Timing Housing and Depth Rating Titanium housing 7000 m 23 000 ft Plastic ShallowCAT housing 350 m 1148 ft Weight without pressure sensor with standard mooring guide and clamp Titanium housing In air 4 0 kg 8 8 Ibs In water 2 4 kg 5 3 Ibs Plastic ShallowCAT housing In air 2 9 kg 6 4 Ibs In water 1 3 kg 2 9 Ibs 11 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Dimensions Dimensions in millimeters inches Pressure Standard Wire Guide and Mounting Clamp Optional Large Toroid End Cap with Wire Guide 1 4 inch through 16 mm wire and Heavy Duty Titanium Mounting Clamp 38 mm wire 12 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Cables Optional Internal RS 232 Data I O Cable Wiring DN 33406 DB 9S FEMALE CONN P N 17096 22 6 2o o 0 9 USE WITH 171887 CABLE DB 9F TO DB 9M 10FT 13 Sample Timing Note Time stored and output with the data is the time at the start of the sample after a small amount of time for the
71. coefficients which are based on calibration coefficients that were programmed into MicroCAT Modify Exit Cancel The settings in the xmlcon file created by Seaterm232 or SeatermIM are based on the setup of the MicroCAT e Review the deployment latitude and modify as needed e If your MicroCAT does not have a pressure sensor review the deployment pressure and modify as needed Click Save if you made any changes and then click Exit 74 M anual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Select start time source for header nstrument s time stamp only appropriate selection for MicroCAT Seq OO on amp ow Nm fal Select Output Variables Variable Name unit a Conductivity 57m Temperature ITS 90 deg C Pressure Strain Gauge db Salinity Practical PSU Density density Kg m 3 Sound Velocity Chen Millero m s B Click on the Data Setup tab EER i Data Conversion File Options Help File Setup Data Setup Miscellaneous Header View Select ASCII output Select Upcast and downcast Create converted data cnv file only only appropriate selections for MicroCAT IV Process scans to end of file Scans to skip over Scans to process Output format ASCII output Convert data from Upcast and downcast v Create file types Create converted data CNY file only
72. computer wake up all MicroCATs stop sampling and upload data Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs 01STOP Click Upload menu SeatermIM leads you through screens to define data to be uploaded and where to store it repeat iiSTOP through Upload for MicroCATs 02 and03 PWROFF 35 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Combo Sampling Combo Sampling combines Autonomous Sampling with the ability to retrieve the last stored data sample from each MicroCAT to allow the user to look at some data without stopping the sampling As in Autonomous Sampling at pre programmed intervals the MicroCAT wakes up samples data stores the data in its FLASH memory and goes to sleep enters quiescent state When desired the user can request the last stored data sample from a particular MicroCAT Example Combo Sampling user input in bold Send wakeup tone to all MicroCATs Globally set current date and time to December 1 2012 9 am For each MicroCAT initialize logging to overwrite previous data in FLASH memory and set up to take samples every 10 seconds and start on 3 December 2012 at 12 00 00 Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu to connect and wake up all MicroCATs DATETIME 12012012090000 01INITLOGGING 01SAMPLEINTERVAL 10 01STARTDATETIME 12032012120000 01STARTLATER 01GETCD To verify setup repeat iiINITL
73. connected Note liiGetHD and iiGetHD provide factory set data such as instrument type serial number and firmware version for the MicroCAT s communication microcontroller and acquisition microcontroller respectively Notes e SeatermIM s baud rate must be the same as the SIM baud rate Baud is factory set to 9600 but can be changed by the user e Set to Use fixed ID to designate the appropriate MicroCAT if there are multiple IM instruments on the IM line If desired use Automatically get instrument ID if there is only one MicroCAT on the IM line Note that the ID is stored in the MicroCAT s EEPROM and can be changed so that multiple IM instruments on a single IM line each have a unique ID See the Configuration Sheet for the factory set ID Double click on SeatermV2 exe In the Instruments menu select SBE 37 IM SeatermIM opens If this is the first time SeatermIM is being used the configuration dialog box displays Configure Communications i x Port COM1 be Baud 19200 a Automatically get instrument ID Set to Use fixed ID if multiple IM instruments are on line Enter ID for instrument with which you want to communicate C Use fixed ID Enter fixed ID 0 99 OK Cancel Help Make the desired selections and click OK SeatermIM tries to automatically connect to the MicroCAT It sends DS to get SIM status information and PwrOn to wake up all IM instruments on the lin
74. d Commands window with the correct list of commands for your MicroCAT If there is no communication A Inthe Communications menu select Configure The Serial Port Configuration dialog box appears Select the Comm port and baud rate for communication and click OK Note that the factory set baud rate is documented on the Configuration Sheet B Inthe Communications menu select Connect if Connect is grayed out select Disconnect and reconnect Seaterm232 will attempt to connect at the baud specified in Step A but if unsuccessful will then cycle through all other available baud rates C Ifthere is still no communication check cabling between the computer and MicroCAT D If there is still no communication repeat Step A with a different comm port and try to connect again 7 Ifsampling autonomously command the MicroCAT to stop logging by Note pressing any key typing Stop and pressing the Enter key You may need to send Stop several times to get the MicroCAT 8 Display MicroCAT status information by typing DS and pressing the to respond Enter key The display looks like this SBE37 IM V 3 0e SERIAL NO 1000 18 Oct 2012 09 00 19 vMain 8 49 vLith 2 84 samplenumber 6 fr 559234 not logging stop command sample interval 20 seconds data format converted engineering compatible mode disabled transmit sample number transmit sample HEX time pump installed no PC baud rate 9600 Verify th
75. d transmit converted data If MicroCAT is logging or waiting to log when iiT SSTx is sent MicroCAT executes iiTS instead 97 Manual revision 031 Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device SBE 37 IM Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device AF 24173 Anti Foulant Devices supplied for user replacement are supplied in polyethylene bags displaying the following label AF24173 ANTI FOULANT DEVICE FOR USE ONLY IN SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS TO CONTROL THE GROWTH OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS WITHIN ELECTRONIC CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS ACTIVE INGREDIENT Bis tributyltin oxide OTHER INGREDIENTS 20 00 00 ee eee eee eee DANGER See the complete label within the Conductivity Instrument Manual for Additional Precautionary Statements and Information on the Handling Storage and Disposal of this Product Net Contents Two anti foulant devices Sea Bird Electronics Inc EPA Registration No 74489 1 13431 NE 20 Street EPA Establishment No 74489 WA 1 Bellevue WA 98005 98 Manual revision 031 Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device SBE 37 IM AF24173 Anti Foulant Device FOR USE ONLY IN SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS TO CONTROL THE GROWTH OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS WITHIN ELECTRONIC CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS ACTIVE INGREDIENT Bis tributyltin OXide 00 cc cece cece nee ce eee ne eee eee res 53 0 OTHER INGREDIENTS sA niea eNA eee geia 47 0 TO I aaa n aan eein a AA T E EnO AA 100 0 DANGER See Precau
76. data will not be lost as a result of exhaustion or removal of the battery pack See Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for replacement of cells If immediate redeployment is not required it is best to leave the MicroCAT with battery pack in place and in a quiescent sleep state PwrOff so that date and time are retained The quiescent current required is only 120 microAmps less than 12 loss per year 65 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Uploading and Processing Data Note The uploaded data format is the same regardless of the choice of upload telemetry IM or RS 232 and type ASCII or binary Upload data using one of these telemetry methods RS 232 serial mode Much faster upload up to 115 200 baud is available in serial mode however you must remove the battery end cap to access the internal RS 232 serial connector The RS 232 telemetry allows ASCII or binary upload binary upload is inherently twice as fast as ASCII upload When using RS 232 telemetry select SBE 37 RS232 in SeatermV2 s Instrument menu this launches Seaterm232 Inductive modem Data can be uploaded while the MicroCAT is deployed or is wired in the lab as shown in Test Setup with SIM or Test Setup with IMM in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment Upload speed is limited by the baud rate between the MicroCAT and IMM SIM which is 1200 baud We recommend uploading with IM t
77. e IMM Inductive Modem Module PCB used to interface between the computer serial port and 37 IMs or other compatible IM instruments Either an IMM or SIM is required to interface with the 37 IM MicroCAT SBE 37 High accuracy conductivity temperature and optional pressure Recorder Sensor A number of models are available e 37 IM Inductive Modem internal battery pack and memory e 37 IMP Inductive Modem internal battery pack and memory integral Pump e 37 IMP IDO Inductive Modem internal battery pack and memory integral Pump Integrated Dissolved Oxygen sensor includes internal RS 232 interface e 37 IMP ODO Inductive Modem internal battery pack and memory integral Pump Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor includes internal RS 232 interface e 37 SM Serial interface internal battery pack and Memory e 37 SMP Serial interface internal battery pack and Memory integral Pump e 37 SMP IDO Serial interface internal battery pack and Memory integral Pump Integrated Dissolved Oxygen sensor e 37 SMP ODO Serial interface internal battery pack and Memory integral Pump Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor e 37 SI Serial Interface memory no internal battery pack e 37 SIP Serial Interface integral Pump memory no internal battery pack e 37 SIP IDO Serial Interface integral Pump Integrated Dissolved Oxygen sensor memory no internal battery pack e 37 SIP ODO Serial Interface integral Pump
78. e The remaining connection attempt varies depending on the configuration setting the last time SeatermIM was used e If SeatermIM was set to Automatically get instrument ID the last time it was used SeatermIM sends id and waits for a response from the MicroCAT Once the ID response is received SeatermIM sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the ID provided by the MicroCAT e IfSeatermIM was set to Use fixed ID the last time it was used SeatermIM sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the fixed ID that was entered the last time the software was used SeatermIM then fills the Send Commands window with the correct list of commands for your MicroCAT If there is no communication no response to id and or no response to iiGetHD and or iiGetHD A Inthe Communications menu select Configure The Configure Communications dialog box appears Select the Comm port and baud rate for communication Note that the factory set baud rate is documented on the Configuration Sheet If using a fixed ID verify that the designated ID is correct for the MicroCAT with which you want to communicate Click OK B Inthe Communications menu select Connect if Connect is grayed out select Disconnect and reconnect SeatermIM will attempt to connect at the baud specified in Step A but if unsuccessful will then cycle through all other available baud rates C Ifthere is still no communication check cabling between the computer SIM and MicroCAT and try to c
79. e which could be processed in SBE Data Processing We recommend that you update your SeatermV2 software to 1 1b or later Following is a description of the menus Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Menu Description Equivalent Command File Communications e Load command file opens selected XML command file and fills Send Commands window with commands e Unload command file closes command file and removes commands from Send Commands window e Exit Exit program e Configure Establish communication parameters comm port baud rate ID e Connect connect to comm port Re establish communications by sending wakeup tone to all IM instruments on line Inductive modem instruments go to sleep after 2 minutes without communication from computer have elapsed e Disconnect disconnect from comm port e Disconnect and reconnect may be useful if instrument has stopped responding e PwrOn Command e Abort interrupt and stop MicroCAT s attempt to connect or to upload data or sending of a script e Send stop command to stop logging e Set local time Set date and time to time sent by timekeeping software on your computer accuracy 25 msec of time provided by computer e Set UTC Time Greenwich Mean Time Set date and time to time sent by timekeeping software on your computer accuracy 25 msec of time provided by computer
80. e e alee echt seen eee E E E E OR G 12 Cable Sana eiee i E R EG E E RE E a 13 Dez 16 0 LeS MTA 01 0 0 ANE RAEE ao ee ne EESE 14 Battery Pack Endutance 2 ccs0s hsiee dh ever eee hee 14 Surface Inductive Modem SIM or Inductive Modem Module IMM 16 Mooring Cable and Wiring Requirement ccceecceeceeseceseeeteeeseeeeenseenseenees 17 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment scsscsssssssseseeeees 18 Battery Pack Installation ensenen r n cates 18 Software Installation iseseni n a e nin et ss 20 SeatermV2 O E el ae ahaha tre hee Me ra iene 21 Power and Communications Test and Setting MicroCAT IDs Using Surface Inductive Modem SIM ccssccsseesesceeesceescesseeseceteeneenseenees 25 Test Setup with SIM nerean ean a i R ai 25 Test and Set MicroCAT ID Using MicroCAT with SIM sasse 26 Power and Communications Test and Setting MicroCAT IDs Using Inductive Modem Module IMM c cesscesscesseeseceteesecesecseeneenseenaes 28 Test Setup with IMM riene e e eh wteni earthen evil one nea 28 Setup of IMM for use with MicroCAT cecceseceseceseeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeseneeens 29 Test and Set MicroCAT ID Using MicroCAT with IMM ccceeee 30 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT cscssscsscssscsssssessesees 32 Operation Description cccccecccesceeseeesecesecseecaeeeaeeeseeseeeeeeneeeeenseeneeenseenaeenaes 32 Timeout Descriptions ss
81. e the desired selections and click OK SeatermIM tries to automatically connect to the MicroCAT It sends DS to determine if it is communicating with a SIM If there is no response to DS it assumes it is communicating with an IMM and proceeds as follows A It sends GetHD to get IMM status information B If ConfigType 1 it sends PwrOn to wake up all IM instruments on the line If ConfigType 2 it sends ForceCaptureLine to reserve the IM line by transmitting a carrier signal and SendWakeupTone to wake up all IM instruments on the line C The remaining connection attempt varies depending on the configuration setting the last time SeatermIM was used e If SeatermIM was set to Automatically get instrument ID It sends id and waits for a response from the MicroCAT It then sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the ID provided by the MicroCAT e IfSeatermIM was set to Use fixed ID It sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the fixed ID that was entered the last time SeatermIM was used SeatermIM then fills the Send Commands window with the correct list of commands for your MicroCAT If there is no communication no response to id and or no response to tiiGetHD and or iiGetHD A Inthe Communications menu select Configure The Configure Communications dialog box appears Select the Comm port and baud rate for communication Note that the factory set baud rate is documented on the Configuration Sheet If using a fixed ID verify tha
82. e with a DPSK signal that is encoded with commands received from the computer controller The encoded signals are demodulated by MicroCATs coupled to the cable Replies from MicroCATs are similarly coupled to the cable and demodulated by these devices Surface Inductive Modem SIM The SIM must be supplied with 7 to 25 volts DC power The maximum operating current is approximately 30 milliAmps The user s computer or buoy controller is interfaced via RS 232 optional RS 485 serial port to the SIM The standard interface protocol between the computer controller and SIM is 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 baud user selectable 8 data bits no parity RS 232C with echoing of characters The DPSK communication link between the SIM and IM instrument s is half duplex so talking and listening is sequential only Although the data link between the SIM and the user s computer controller is established at 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 baud the DPSK modem communication between SIM and IM instruments always operates at 1200 baud See Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration for details Inductive Modem Module IMM The IMM must be supplied with 7 to 24 volts DC power The maximum operating current is approximately 15 milliAmps When using the MicroCAT with the IMM a minimum of 20 ohms impedance is required The user s computer or buoy controller is interfaced via RS 232 serial port to the IMM The standard interface protocol between the compute
83. elect Configure The Configure Communications dialog box appears Select the Comm port and baud rate for communication Note that the factory set baud rate is documented on the Configuration Sheet If using a fixed ID verify that the designated ID is correct for the MicroCAT with which you want to communicate Click OK B Inthe Communications menu select Connect if Connect is grayed out select Disconnect and reconnect SeatermIM will attempt to connect at the baud specified in Step A but if unsuccessful will then cycle through all other available baud rates C Ifthere is still no communication check cabling between the computer SIM or IMM and MicroCAT and try to connect again D If there is still no communication repeat Step A with a different comm port and or different fixed ID and try to connect again If sampling autonomously command the MicroCAT to stop logging by typing iiStop ii MicroCAT ID and pressing the Enter key Display MicroCAT status information by typing iiDS ii MicroCAT ID and pressing the Enter key The display looks like this SBE37 IM V 3 0e SERIAL NO 1000 18 Oct 2012 09 00 19 vMain 8 49 vLith 2 84 samplenumber 6 free 559234 not logging stop command sample interval 20 seconds data format converted engineering compatible mode disabled transmit sample number transmit sample HEX time pump installed no PC baud rate 9600 Verify that the status is not logging 70 Man
84. elemetry only if you are interested in looking at a small amount of data or need to upload the data without recovering the instrument Each upload method is detailed separately below 66 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Upload Using RS 232 Serial Mode Telemetry 1 Connect to the MicroCAT using IM telemetry see Section 3 Preparing You cannot change the RS 232 baud MicroCAT for Deployment Set the baud rate that you want to use for the rate while communicating using upload using iiBaudRate 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 RS 232 telemetry 57600 or 115200 Disconnect from the MicroCAT Disconnect the SIM or IMM from the computer Note 2 Remove the battery end cap from the housing see Battery Installation in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment for details 3 Unplug the end cap wiring from the Molex connector Attach the optional RS 232 data I O cable PN 801836 to the Molex connector and to the computer 4 Double click on SeatermV2 exe The main screen appears ms e H ak Holding wire cluster near connector pull 5 Inthe Instruments menu select SBE 37 RS232 not SBE 37 IM gently to detach female end of Seaterm232 opens connector from pins Plug data I O cable PN 801836 into connector 6 Seaterm232 tries to automatically connect to the MicroCAT As it connects it sends GetHD and displays the response Seaterm232 also fills the Sen
85. end indemnify and hold SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use or servicing of this system Manual revision 031 Declaration of Conformity SBE 37 IM Declaration of Conformity Sea Bird Electronics Inc 13431 NE 20 Street Bellevue WA 98005 USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Sea Bird Electronics Manufacturer s Address 13431 NE 20 Street Bellevue WA 98005 USA The Authorized Representative located within the Community is OTT MESSTECHNIK GmbH amp Co KG P O Box 2140 87411 Kempten Germany Ludwigstrasse 16 87437 Kempten Internet http www ott com Phone 49 831 5617 100 Fax 49 831 5617 209 Device Description Various Data Acquisition Devices and Sensors Model Numbers 3S 3F 3plus 4M 5T 5P 5M 7 8 9plus 11plus 16plus V2 16plus IM V2 17plus V2 18 19plus V2 21 25plus 27 29 32 32C 32SC a5 35RT 37 IMP 37 IM 37 SMP 37 SM 37 SIP 38 39 39plus 41 41CP 43 43F 45 49 52 MP 53BPR 54 55 56 SIM ICC PDIM AFM 90488 90204 90402 Glider Payload CTD NiMH Battery Charger and Battery Pack Applicable EU Directives Machinery Directive 98 37 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Applicable Harmonized Standards EN 61326 1 2006 Class A Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EMC Requirement Part 1 General Requirements EN 55011 2007 Group 1 Class A EN 610
86. er digital firmware 37 IM IMP version 3 or later digital firmware and 37 IMP IDO Seaterm232 Windows terminal program used with Sea Bird instruments that communicate via an RS 232 interface and that were developed or redesigned in 2006 and later The common feature of these instruments is the ability to output data in XML Use Seaterm232 by selecting SBE 37 RS232 in SeatermV2 when communicating with the SBE 37 IM via its internal RS 232 connector SIM Surface Inductive Modem PCB used to interface between the computer serial port and 37 IMs or other compatible IM instruments Either a SIM or IMM is required to interface with the 37 IM Super O Lube Silicone lubricant used to lubricate O rings and O ring mating surfaces Super O Lube can be ordered from Sea Bird but should also be available locally from distributors Super O Lube is manufactured by Parker Hannifin www parker com ead cm2 asp cmid 3956 TCXO Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator Triton X 100 Reagent grade non ionic surfactant detergent used for cleaning the conductivity cell Triton can be ordered from Sea Bird but should also be available locally from chemical supply or laboratory products companies Triton is manufactured by Avantor Performance Materials www avantormaterials com commerce product aspx id 2 147509608 87 Manual revision 031 Appendix Functional Description SBE 37 IM Appendix Functional Description Sens
87. er on resets etc Can be cleared with iiResetEC Possible events that may be logged include e WDT reset unexpected reset e PON reset power cycled on each time power is applied e ErrorADC12TimeOut response delayed from A D converter that measures main power and back up lithium cell power e ErrorUARTOTimeOut timeout for transmitter to finish transmitting previous character e ErrorAD7714TimeOut response delayed from temperature and pressure A D converter e ErrorlnvWakeUpFlag unexpected wakeup e ErrorFLASHTimeOut problem with writing data to FLASH memory e Alarm long time to take next sample is too far in future e Alarm short woke up MicroCAT to send a command while logging and missed taking a sample e LoggingRestartNoAlarm no sample taken for 8 hours while logging restart logging e LoggingRestartPON power cycled while logging logging restarted e ImWatchDogTimeOut communication microcontroller watch dog timer timed out Example MicroCAT with ID 03 user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses 03getec lt EventCounters DeviceType SBE37 IM SerialNumber 03709999 gt lt EventSummary numEvents 0 gt can clear with iiResetEC lt EventCounters gt iiResetEC Delete all events in event counter number of events displays in iiGetSD response and event details display in iiGetEC response 46 Manual revis
88. ersion and setup Example includes commands used to modify parameters in parentheses Example user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses DS SBI E 37 SURFACE MOD EM V 3 0a wait time for dataNN response wait time for relay command respons binary relay character timeout echo yes execute pwron command on powerup 1000 msec 20 seconds 1000 msec DataNNMax RelayMax not applicable to MicroCAT EchoOn or EchoOff AutoPwrOn yes 39 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Communications Commands Baud x Note The SIM s baud rate set with Baud must be the same as SeatermIM s baud rate set in Configure in the Communications menu After you send Baud you must disconnect and reconnect in the Communications menu select Disconnect and reconnect to communicate at the new baud rate DataNNMax x Note If outputting data in XML format iiOutputFormat 4 Sea Bird recommends setting DataNNmax to 4000 milliseconds RelayMax x EchoOn EchoOff 40 x baud rate between SIM and computer controller 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 Default 9600 x timeout 0 32767 milliseconds SIM rounds down to nearest 50 milliseconds that applies to Dataii or tiiData only If no reply received within DataNNMakx control returned to computer and other commands can be sent Default
89. erval 6 21 600 seconds between samples When commanded to start sampling with iiStartNow iiStartLater iiGA GData or ResumeLogging MicroCAT takes a sample stores data in FLASH memory and powers down at x second intervals iiStartNow Start logging now at rate defined by iiSampleInterval First sample will be taken after delay of iiSampleInterval Data is stored in FLASH memory iiStartDateTime mmddyyyyhhmmss Set delayed logging start month day year hour minute second iiStartLater Start logging at time set with delayed start date and time commands at rate defined by iiSampleInterval Data is stored in FLASH memory If you need to change MicroCAT setup after iiStartLater has been sent but before logging has started send iiStop change setup as desired and then send iiStartLater again Example Program MicroCAT 03 to start logging on 20 July 2012 12 00 00 user input in bold 03STARTDATETIME 07202012120000 03STARTLATER iiStop Stop logging or stop waiting to start logging if iiStartLater was sent but logging has not begun Connect to MicroCAT Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu before sending iiStop iiStop must be sent before uploading data 52 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Autonomous Sampling Logging Commands continued Notes e Logging commands related to averaging are typically used only
90. etailed information on handling and installation Mounting clamp with opening sized to specified cable diameter cable clamped by this bracket Note Installing clamp on larger cable than specified may cause damage to cable and or modem and prevent IM communications Mounting guide inductive modem coupler contains modem coupling toroid Cable goes through here but is not clamped to avoid putting through tension on end cap which could pull off end cap Detail of guide and core is similar to i shown above for the Wiring to SIM PCB 37 IM guide and core 64 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Recovery WARNING If the MicroCAT stops working while underwater is unresponsive to commands or shows other signs of flooding or damage carefully secure it away from people until you have determined that abnormal internal pressure does not exist or has been relieved Pressure housings may flood under pressure due to dirty or damaged o rings or other failed seals When a sealed pressure housing floods at great depths and is subsequently raised to the surface water may be trapped at the pressure at which it entered the housing presenting a danger if the housing is opened before relieving the internal pressure Instances of such flooding are rare However a housing that floods at 5000 meters depth holds an internal pressure of more than 7000 psia and has the
91. f our software when you SBE Data Processing data processing purchase an instrument As software revisions occur we post the revised The default location for the software is c Program Files Sea Bird Within that software on our FTP site See our folder is a sub directory for each program website www seabird com for the latest software version number a description of the software changes and instructions for downloading the software from the FTP site 20 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM SeatermV2 Use 1 Double click on SeatermV2 exe The main screen looks like this See SeatermV2 s Help files loxi Instruments Tools Options Help 4 SBE 16plus Y2 R5232 B SBE 16plus 2 IM Note C SBE 19plus 2 D SBE 25plus E SBE 33 interface F SBE 36 interface G SBE 37 R5232 H SBE 37 IM I SBE 37 R5485 J SBE 37 SDI 12 K SBE 39plus RS232 L SBE 39plus USB M SBE 54 Tsunameter N SBE 56 Temperature Logger L SBE 63 Dissolved Oxygen Sensor SBE Glider Payload CTD Exit SeatermV2 is a launcher and launches the appropriate terminal program for the selected instrument 2 Inthe Instruments menu select SBE 37 IM Noe IM opens the mai looks like this e See SeatermiM s Help SeatermIM opens the main screen looks like this files E SeatermIM aixi File Communications Command Capture Upload Tools Help t Vienus If
92. fficions iPTCA2 F_ F Pressure ptca2 iiDC iiPTCB0 F F Pressure ptcb0 iiPTCB1 F F Pressure ptcb1 iiPTCB2 F F Pressure ptcb2 iiPTempA0 F F Pressure temperature a0 iiPTempA1 F F Pressure temperature al iiPTempA2 F F Pressure temperature a2 iiPOffset F F Pressure offset decibars 93 Manual revision 031 Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration SBE 37 IM Appendix IV SIM Hookup and Configuration J3 oe 28 aS Ait thn E 3 2 mm ELEELE 1 8 inch diameter O mounting a hole typical 4 places Photo shows SIM Direct for use without Inductive Cable Coupler SIM Coupled for use with Inductive Cable Coupler is similar but does not include TRI Dimensions PCB 109 mm x 147 5 mm 4 4 x 5 3 4 inches Mounting holes 90 5 mm x 138 1 mm 3 9 16 x 5 7 16 inches Power Connection The SIM can be configured to power up in either of the following two modes e Normal Power Switching factory setting The SIM runs when power is applied Set up the SIM as follows 1 Connect Power Common to JP1 pin 1 2 Connect 7 25 VDC to JP1 pin 2 3 Verify there is no connection to JP1 pin 3 4 Verify jumper is across J3 e Logic Level Controlled Power Switching Power is always applied to Note JP1 pins 1 and 2 Voltage applied to JP1 pin 3 VCNTL switches power
93. following information in Nature and Quantity of Goods Box Lithium Metal Batteries Not Restricted PI Labels are defined below GOLITILL LAN TLLTALT AAA AAEAETATELAS ESTEE CAUTION T ital IF DAMAGED LITHIUM METAL BATTERY DO NOT LOAD OR TRANSPORT PACKAGE IF DAMAGED PRIMARY LITHIUM BATTERIES FORBIDDEN FOR TRANSPORT ABOARD PASSENGER AIRCRAFT 872 2754235 mau tal aretes sem JTYSUEEEEEVENEREVESESNSSSSSSERSRSSNI Se eee 1 Shipper must provide an emergency phone number Note Install the battery pack assembly in the MicroCAT for testing see Battery Remove the cells before returning the Installation in Section 3 If you will re ship the MicroCAT after testing MicroCAT to Sea Bird Do not return 1 Remove the battery pack assembly from the MicroCAT used cells when shipping the 2 Remove the cells from the battery pack assembly MicroCAT for calibration or repair All 3 Pack the cells properly for shipment apply appropriate labels and prepare setup information is preserved when appropriate shipping documentation the cells are removed Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Section 2 Description of MicroCAT This section describes the functions and features of the SBE 37 IM MicroCAT including specifications dimensions sample timing battery pack endurance and mooring requirements System Description Saas o amp fa A A A
94. for customized acquisition GData and Dataii more easily start averaging and get averaged data see MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands e Averaged data obtained with iiSACG iiISARG iiSAC or iiSAR is not stored in FLASH memory e The setting for iiCompatibleMode affects the date format for output if iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 iiGA iiSACG iiSARG iiSAC iiSAR iiSS Start logging now First sample will be taken after delay of iiSampleInterval 2 Data is stored in FLASH memory Output averaged data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Number of samples in average is appended to end of data string Next sample will be taken after delay of iiSampleInterval 2 Start new average Output averaged data in raw decimal format Number of samples in average is appended to end of data string Next sample will be taken after delay of iiSampleInterval 2 Start new average Output averaged data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Number of samples in average is appended to end of data string Continue averaging Output averaged data in raw decimal format Number of samples in average is appended to end of data string Continue averaging Output statistics raw decimal format number of samples in average averaged data maximum averaged data minimum range of averaged data averaged data Continue averaging Polled Sampling Commands
95. g 78 Global commands 41 Clock 11 88 Glossary 86 Combo sampling 36 Guard Command summary 90 removal 81 Commands acquisition microcontroller 43 96 I autonomous sampling 52 ICC See Inductive Cable Coupler baud 50 l ID 26 30 42 calibration coefficients 56 setting 25 28 communication microcontroller 41 96 IM telemetry 21 communications 40 50 IMM 28 See Inductive Modem Module data format 51 Inductive Cable Coupler 17 64 data upload 55 Inductive Modem Module 16 28 date and time 50 Initializing memory 51 descriptions 38 echo 39 L general set p 50 Limited liability statement 2 get data 42 Logsine 35 52 global 41 OBBINE 2 gt ID 42 M logging 52 memory setup 51 Maintenance 78 old style 96 Manual revision history 104 output format 51 Memory 11 polled sampling 53 Memory setup 51 power on 39 Modes See Sampling modes status 39 42 43 Mooring cable 17 Surface Inductive Modem 39 Mounting 63 timeout 39 O upload 66 Communication defaults 23 26 30 70 Old style commands 96 Communication microcontroller 41 Operation description 32 Communications commands 40 50 O ring Conductivity cell 88 maintenance 80 cleaning 78 Output format 51 57 Corrosion precautions 78 107 Manual revision 031 Index P Parker Super O Lube 87 Parts replacement 102 Plastic housing handling 79 Plugs 63 Polled sampling 34 53 Po
96. g ID ii ii user assigned ID number and pressing the Enter key B The computer responds by requesting verification requiring you to again type ID ii and press the Enter key Record the ID for future reference In the Communications menu select Configure Set to Use fixed ID enter the new ID and click OK This provides SeatermIM with the correct ID information for sending commands listed in the Send Commands window uA Send additional commands as desired Command the MicroCAT to go to sleep quiescent state by typing PwrOff and pressing the Enter key The MicroCAT is ready for programming and deployment 31 0 anual revision 031 Section 4 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Deploying and Operating MicroCAT This section includes a discussion of system operation example sets of operation commands and detailed command descriptions and data output formats It also provides instructions for deploying and recovering the MicroCAT and uploading and processing data from the MicroCAT s memory Operation Description Surface Inductive Modem SIM Power on Power off SIM status Set Baud SIM to computer Set timeouts Set echo parameter OR Inductive Modem Module IMM See IMM manual for details The MicroCAT s internal functions are supervised by two internal microcontrollers The acquisition microcontroller supervises measurement acquisition and setup and sampling f
97. g precautions About this Manual This manual is to be used with the SBE 37 IM MicroCAT Conductivity and Temperature Recorder pressure optional with Inductive Modem It is organized to guide the user from installation through operation and data collection We ve included detailed specifications command descriptions maintenance and calibration information and helpful notes throughout the manual Sea Bird welcomes suggestions for new features and enhancements of our products and or documentation Please contact us with any comments or suggestions seabird seabird com or 425 643 9866 Our business hours are Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700 Pacific Standard Time 1600 to 0100 Universal Time in winter and 0800 to 1700 Pacific Daylight Time 1500 to 0000 Universal Time the rest of the year Quick Start Follow these steps to get a Quick Start using the MicroCAT The manual provides step by step details for performing each task 1 Perform pre check Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment A Install lithium AA cells B Test power and communications and set MicroCAT ID 2 Deploy MicroCAT Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT A Install new lithium AA cells if necessary B Ensure all data has been uploaded and then set iiSampleNumber 0 to make entire memory available for recording if desired Set date and time Establish setup and logging parameters Check status iiDS and calibration coefficients iiD
98. h suede sth east 73 Editing Raw Data Bile ssc ictcsces noii m onai Aas arnese e o EEE 77 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration cccsssssssscscesesees 78 Corrosion Precautions a sc 2y cecese teed coed A ees ei vdeo EA OME 78 Conductivity Cell Maintenance 0 cceccesecsseesseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseeeseenseeneenseenaes 78 Handling Instructions for Plastic ShallowCAT sssr 79 Replacing AA Cells aineen che eisai ieee atic niece leads eee es 80 O Ring Maintenance sene niei cescuesci hen REEE ERR 80 Pressure Sensor optional Maintenance cccccsseessessseesceesceesceeeceeeneenneenaes 80 Replacing Anti Foulant Devices SBE 37 SI SM IM 81 Sensor Calibration rs cecc0e e o ssn Rca aww es aed a E E gee 82 Section 6 Troubleshooting cssccssccsssccsscesssssssscesseesssscesceesssssesceessssees 84 Problem 1 Unable to Communicate with MicroCAT cccccecccesssceeeeseeees 84 Problem 2 No Data Recorded 0 ccccccccccessseceeessceceessececeessececsseeecesseeeenssseees 84 Problem 3 Unreasonable T C or P Data ccc cecccccccessscceesssceceessseeeesseeees 85 Problem 4 Salinity Spikes ccccceseesccesecseeceeeseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeneeeeeesseenseenaes 85 GIOSSATY EA AO S 86 Appendix I Functional Description s seseseossseossesssesseeesoecsoesooesosssesssessseseese 88 EOT PSAE AE AE E EEE EEOAE EEE OAE AREE OSO REA LAE SCAN E SETS L BT RALEN EAE 88 Sens r Interface a E E E E E R O S
99. has a xml extension After Seaterm232 uploads data into xml data file it creates hex data file and xmlcon configuration file that are compatible with SBE Data Processing These files are placed in same directory as xml data file and have same name but different extensions Upload Data Select to enable ASCII text or Help Upload Cancel x binary upload Binary is approximately twice as fast m Upload formatar m Memory summary C Text Binary Bytes 90 Samples 6 Block size bytes SamplesFree 559234 SampleLength 15 By scan number range All data separated by cast From a single cast tr By cast number range Scan range Beginning with scan Number of scans to upload r Baud rate for upload m Upload file Not applicable unless device type SBE54 C UploadTest xml Browse Make the desired selections 68 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM 10 Click the Header Form tab to customize the header Upload Data xj Defines header information included with uploaded data Upload Data Header Form e Prompt for header information As data is uploaded user is eader Choice Prompt for Header Information x prompted to fill out user defined header form Prompt for line 01 Mooring Description Include default header form in upload file User def
100. i prefix in the Acquisition Microcontroller commands and use Seaterm232 instead of SeatermIM select SBE 37 RS232 in SeatermV2 s Instrument menu See Upload Using RS 232 Serial Mode Telemetry in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT to access the connector and for upload details e To assist customers who have MicroCATs with digital firmware lt 3 0 as well as the newer MicroCATs documented in this manual Sea Bird retained a number of the old commands in the new firmware You can use those commands as an alternative to the commands documented below see Appendix V Old Style Compatible Commands 38 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Note AutoPwrOneN is typically used only with a Tone Detect board system for an SBE 44 Underwater Inductive Modem SIM Commands SIM commands are directed to the Surface Inductive Modem to set it up for operation with the MicroCAT Power On Commands PwrOn Send wakeup tone to all IM instruments on line PwrOff Send power off command to all IM instruments on line Main power turned off and IM instruments placed in quiescent sleep state Logging and memory retention not affected AutoPwrOn x x Y default Automatically send PwrOn to all IM instruments on line when power applied to SIM This wakes up all IM instruments on line x N Do not send PwrOn when power applied to SIM Status Command DS Display SIM firmware v
101. icroCAT responds to the transmitted command and 2 The acquisition microcontroller goes back to sleep quiescent state 32 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Timeout Descriptions For IMM timeouts see the IMM manual SIM timeouts restore control to the computer if no reply is received from the MicroCAT for example upon sending an illegal command within a specified length of time This allows new commands to be sent There are two user programmable SIM timeouts that are applicable for use with the MicroCAT e DataNNMax timeout for Dataii or iiData only Default 1000 milliseconds e RelayMax timeout for all other commands Default 20 seconds When using RS 232 between the SIM and computer control of the SIM can be re established sooner than the timeout by pressing the Esc key and then the Enter key When control is reestablished new commands can be sent The MicroCAT timeout powers down the MicroCAT communication circuits if the MicroCAT does not receive a command for 2 minutes to prevent battery exhaustion To re establish control e Select Connect in SeatermIM s Communications menu or e if using the SIM Send PwrOn or e ifusing the IMM Wait at least 1 second send ForceCaptureLine and then send SendWakupTone Sampling Modes The MicroCAT has four basic sampling modes for obtaining data on temperature conductivity and optional pressure e Polled Sampling e
102. ignment of the temperature and conductivity measurements in conditions with sharp gradients This misalignment is often caused by differences in response times for the temperature and conductivity sensors and can be corrected for in post processing if the T and C response times are known In moored free flushing instruments such as the 37 IM MicroCAT wave action mooring motion and currents flush the conductivity cell at a faster rate than the environment changes so the T and C measurements stay closely synchronized with the environment i e even slow or varying response times are not significant factors in the salinity calculation More typical causes of salinity spikes in a moored 37 IM include Cause Solution 1 Severe external bio fouling can restrict flow through the conductivity cell to such an extent that the conductivity measurement is significantly delayed from the temperature measurement Cause Solution 2 For a MicroCAT moored at shallow depth differential solar heating can cause the actual temperature inside the conductivity cell to differ from the temperature measured by the thermistor Salinity spikes associated mainly with daytime measurements during sunny conditions may be caused by this phenomenon Cause Solution 3 For a MicroCAT moored at shallow depth air bubbles from breaking waves or spontaneous formation in supersaturated conditions can cause the conductivity cell to read low of correct 85 Manual revisio
103. ined Prompt for line 02 Latitude default header form included in upload file User is not Prompt for line 03 Longitude prompted to add any information when data is Prompt for line 04 Deployment Start Date uploaded Don t include default header Prompt for line 05 Deployment Recovery Date form in upload file Header information not included in Prompt for line 06 l upload file Prompt for line 07 Prompt for line 08 Prompt for line 09 Prompt for line 10 Prompt for line 11 Prompt for line 12 The entries are free form 0 to 12 lines long This dialog box establishes e the header prompts that appear for the user to fill in when uploading data if Prompt for header information was selected e the header included with the uploaded data if Include default header form in upload file was selected Enter the desired header header prompts 11 Click Upload the Status bar at the bottom of the window displays the upload progress A Seaterm232 sends several status commands providing information regarding the number of samples in memory calibration coefficients etc and writes the responses to the upload xml file B Ifyou selected Prompt for header information in the Upload Data dialog box a dialog box with the header form appears Enter the desired header information and click OK Seaterm232 writes the header information to the upload xml file Note C Seaterm232 sends the data
104. ing Convert raw data to engineering units Convert the uploaded hex file raw data to a cny file engineering units in SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module SBE Data Processing version 7 21c or greater is required Launch the Data Conversion module now Do not show this dialog again A Ifyou click Yes Seaterm232 or SeatermIM opens SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module and fills in the appropriate instrument configuration xmlcon file and data hex file on the File Setup tab ZE Data Conversion Options Help Location to store all setup information Default is directory File Setup Data Setup Miscellaneous Header View with SeatermV2 application data when Data Conversion is Program setup file oun om Seaterm232 or fts and Settings dbresko SEABIRD application data Sea Bird S eaterm 2 D atCny psa Open Save Save As Restore Instrument configuration xmlcon i Instrument configuration file file location which is created by Seaterm232 or SeatermIM and C UploadT est xmicon contains MicroCAT s calibration 3 3 coefficients see dialog box Select Modify F Match instrument configuration to input file below b Input directory PAo Input files 1 selected UploadT est hex X Select Output directory le Select Name append Dutput file UploadTest cnv Directory and file name for raw da
105. ing to 350 meters Add RS 232 cable wiring drawing Update SeatermV2 screen capture and Upload dialog box Clarify that accuracy specifications are Glossary Add information on SDI 12 MicroCATs Add information on editing raw hex files Update Declaration of Conformity Fix typos 031 03 14 Update lithium cell and battery language to conform to latest IATA rules Update temperature range and accuracy specifications Add information on O ring maintenance Remove standard and optional language 106 Manual revision 031 Index SBE 37 IM Index D hex files Data Conversion 73 editing 77 Data format 51 57 e Data processing 10 20 66 73 A Data upload 55 66 Acquisition microcontroller 43 Date and time 50 Anti Foulant Device 63 98 Declaration of Conformity 3 removal before shipping to Sea Bird 82 Deployment 63 replacing 81 preparing for 18 Autonomous sampling 35 52 setup 62 I Deployment Endurance Calculator 10 14 20 B Derive 73 Description 9 Battery pack 11 62 Dimensions 12 endurance 10 14 20 installing 18 E replacing 80 shipping precautions 8 Editing data files 77 Baud command 50 Electronics disassembly reassembly 89 C F Cables 13 Flooded CTD 65 Calibration 82 Format Calibration coefficients 56 data 57 CE certification 3 Functional description 88 Cells installing 18 G replacing 80 Get data 42 Cleanin
106. ion 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands continued iiGetHD Get and display hardware data which is fixed data describing MicroCAT e Device type Serial number e Manufacturer e Firmware version e Firmware date e Command set version e PCB assembly numbers e Manufacture date e Firmware loader version e Sensor types and serial numbers Example MicroCAT with ID 03 user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses 03gethd lt HardwareData DeviceType SBE37 IM SerialNumber 03709999 gt lt Manufacturer gt Sea Bird Electronics Inc lt Manufacturer gt lt FirmwareVersion gt 3 0e lt FirmwareVersion gt lt FirmwareDate gt 10 August 2012 10 40 lt FirmwareDate gt lt CommandSetVersion gt 1 1 lt CommandSetVersion gt lt PCBAssembly gt 41609A lt PCBAssembly gt lt PCBAssembly gt 41610A lt PCBAssembly gt lt PCBAssembly gt 41611B lt PCBAssembly gt lt MfgDate gt 17 Aug 2010 lt MfgDate gt lt FirmwareLoader gt SBE 37 FirmwareLoader V 1 0 lt FirmwareLoader gt lt InternalSensors gt lt Sensor id Temperature gt lt type gt temperature 1 lt type gt lt SerialNumber gt 03709999 lt SerialNumber gt lt Sensor gt lt Sensor id Conductivity gt lt type gt conductivity 1 lt type gt lt SerialNumber gt 03709999 lt SerialNumber gt lt Sensor gt lt Sensor id Pressure gt lt type gt strain 0 lt type gt lt SerialNumber gt 2478619 lt Se
107. ion 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM Sea Bird sensors are calibrated by subjecting them to known physical conditions and measuring the sensor responses Coefficients are then computed which may be used with appropriate algorithms to obtain engineering units The sensors on the MicroCAT are supplied fully calibrated with coefficients printed on their respective Calibration Certificates see back of manual These coefficients have been stored in the MicroCAT s EEPROM We recommend that MicroCATs be returned to Sea Bird for calibration Conductivity Sensor Calibration The conductivity sensor incorporates a fixed precision resistor in parallel with the cell When the cell is dry and in air the sensor s electrical circuitry outputs a frequency representative of the fixed resistor This frequency is recorded on the Calibration Certificate and should remain stable within 1 Hz over time The primary mechanism for calibration drift in conductivity sensors is the fouling of the cell by chemical or biological deposits Fouling changes the cell geometry resulting in a shift in cell constant Accordingly the most important determinant of long term sensor accuracy is the cleanliness of the cell We recommend that the conductivity sensors be calibrated before and after deployment but particularly when the cell has been exposed to contamination by oil slicks or biological material Temperature Sensor Calibration The primary s
108. ions x Computer COM port and baud rate for communication between computer and SIM or IMM SeatermIM tries to connect at this baud rate but if unsuccessful will cycle Port COM1 z through all available baud rates Baud 19200 ai Automatically get instrument ID Set to Automatically get ID when only one C Use fixed ID Set to Use fixed ID if MicroCAT is connected multiple IM instruments are on line Enter ID for instrument with which you want to communicate Enter fixed ID 0 99 OK Cancel Help Make the desired selections and click OK 4 SeatermIM tries to automatically connect to the MicroCAT It first sends commands to determine if it is connected to a SIM or an IMM and sends the appropriate command to wake up all IM instruments on the line The remaining connection attempt varies depending on the configuration setting the last time SeatermIM was used e If SeatermIM was set to Automatically get instrument ID the last time it was used SeatermIM sends id and waits for a response from the Note MicroCAT Once the ID response is received SeatermIM sends liiGetHD and iiGetHD provide factory iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the ID provided by the MicroCAT set data such as instrument type serial e If SeatermIM was set to Use fixed ID the last time it was used number and firmware version for the SeatermIM sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the fixed ID that MicroCAT s communication was entered
109. l no communication check cabling between the computer SIM or IMM and MicroCAT and try to connect again D Ifthere is still no communication repeat Step A with a different comm port and or different fixed ID and try to connect again 23 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Taking a look at the Send Commands window Send Commands SIM Commands Power On Status Communications SBE37 IM Modem Commands These commands are directed to SIM and are not preceded by any prefix Note If connecting to MicroCAT through IMM IMM Commands appear in window instead of SIM Commands These commands are preceded by no prefix or ii prefix and are directed to a specific MicroCAT s communication microcontroller These commands are preceded by ii prefix and are directed to a includes commands for Status pump setup because General Setup 37 IMP pumped MicroCAT Pump Setup uses same firmware as Memory Setup 37 IM However these commands are not Output Format Setup applicable to 37 IM Autonomous Sampling logging Polled Sampling Data Upload Upload data from FLASH memory Upload data from FLASH memory Calibration Coefficients Hardware Configuration Shrink Expand Help for command GetS amples specific MicroCAT s acquisition microcontroller D H E Global fl Get Data ID Status Note
110. liiData Dataii does not work MicroCAT ID Commands Only one IM instrument can be on line when sending these commands Note i f If more than one IM instrument is ID Display MicroCAT ID 0 99 on line when you set the ID all IM instruments will be set to the same ID The inductive modem receivers in ID ii Set MicroCAT ID to ii ii 0 99 Must be IM instruments are very sensitive two sent twice because verification requested If more than one IM instrument is on line all IM instruments will be set to IM instruments that are side by side will take the same ID even if one of them is not on the IM loop Therefore separate IM instruments by at least same ID 2 meters when setting IDs MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Status Commands tiiGetHD Get and display hardware data which is fixed data describing MicroCAT Example MicroCAT with ID 03 user input in bold 03gethd lt HardwareData DeviceType SBE37 IM MODEM gt lt Manufacturer gt Sea Bird Electronics Inc lt Manufacturer gt lt FirmwareVersion gt 2 0a lt FirmwareVersion gt lt FirmwareDate gt 26 February 2009 17 45 lt FirmwareDate gt lt CommandSetVersion gt 1 0 lt CommandSetVersion gt lt HardwareData gt tiiDS Display communication microcontroller modem firmware version and firmware loader version for MicroCAT with ID ii Example MicroCAT with ID 03 user input in bold 03ds SBE37 IM Modem
111. mall amounts of data Note Data may be uploaded during deployment or after recovery If uploading after recovery wire the MicroCAT and SIM or IMM as described in Power and Communications Test and Setting MicroCAT IDs in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment Note You may need to send iiStop several times to get the MicroCAT to respond 1 2 Double click on SeatermV2 exe The main screen appears In the Instruments menu select SBE 37 IM SeatermIM opens SeatermIM first sends commands to determine if it is connected to a SIM or an IMM and sends the appropriate command to wake up all IM instruments on the line The remaining connection attempt varies depending on the configuration setting the last time SeatermIM was used e If SeatermIM was set to Automatically get instrument ID the last time it was used SeatermIM sends id and waits for a response from the MicroCAT Once the ID response is received SeatermIM sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the ID provided by the MicroCAT e IfSeatermIM was set to Use fixed ID the last time it was used SeatermIM sends iiGetHD and iiGetHD using the fixed ID that was entered the last time the software was used SeatermIM then fills the Send Commands window with the correct list of commands for your MicroCAT If there is no communication no response to id and or no response to tiiGetHD and or iiGetHD A Inthe Communications menu s
112. material It is a violation of US Federal Law e Ifnecessary remove the guard to provide easier access to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling Place the new Anti Foulant Device in the cup 4 Rethread the cap onto the cup Do not over tighten 5 Ifthe MicroCAT is to be stored reinstall the protective plug Note that the plugs must be removed prior to deployment or pressurization If the plugs are left in place during deployment the cell will not register conductivity If left in place during pressurization the cell may be destroyed CAUTION Anti foulant device cups are attached to the guard and connected with tubing to the cell Removing the guard without disconnecting the cups from the guard will break the cell If the guard must be Cup removed Plug Cap 1 Remove the two screws connecting each anti foulant device cup to the guard 2 Remove the four Phillips head screws connecting the guard to the housing and sensor end cap 3 Gently lift the guard away 81 Manual revision 031 Sensor Calibration Notes e Cells must be removed before returning the MicroCAT to Sea Bird Do not return used cells to Sea Bird when shipping the MicroCAT for recalibration or repair e Please remove AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices before returning the MicroCAT to Sea Bird Store them for future use See Replacing Anti Foulant Devices for removal procedure Sect
113. ml file to hex and xmlcon files which are used in Data Conversion to convert to cnv file for further processing Remove references to Druck pressure sensors pressure sensors can be supplied by other manufacturers 105 Manual revision 031 Appendix VIII Manual Revision History SBE 37 IM Continued from previous page 027 03 11 e SeatermV2 1 1b changes Update upload procedure Seaterm232 now automatically starts SBE Data Processing after upload Update SeatermV2 Instruments list screen capture Add information about compatibility with Windows 7 028 08 12 Update Shipping Precautions for latest IATA rules Add Declaration of Conformity Add more information on selecting output variables for data processing of uploaded data Update configuration dialog box in SBE Data Processing Triton update company name Avantor Performance Materials and link Remove factory set commands iiSetPressureInstalled iiSetMfgDate iiSetPCBAssembly iiSetPCBSerialNum Glossary Add information on ODO MicroCATs Add more information on RS 485 version of SIM Remove RS 485 option for IMM Clarify information on correct battery pack to use with this MicroCAT Fix typos 029 01 13 Update lithium shipping restrictions to meet 2013 requirements Update Upload dialog box Update software compatibility information Add information about limitations with 115200 baud rate 030 09 13 Update plastic housing depth rat
114. mmddyy Correct part number for anti foul cup Anti foul replacement use EPA approved description Add O ring to Replacement Parts list Correct pressure sensor calibration fitting Add pressure port maintenance Remove information about anti foulant life Rewrite description of Convert Add more information on power endurance calculation Add AF label information in appendix Add new commands global StayOn and ResumeLogging and iiDNx for SIM 2 5 37 IM modem 1 2 and 37 IM Digital 2 2 011 01 03 012 03 04 Changes associated with Seaterm updates Add SIM mounting hole diameter Add revise information on shipping lithium batteries GData starts logging without needing to send StartNow or StartLater Update SIM DS reply to reflect new commands in SIM version 2 8a iiDS output to be averaged cannot be changed by command preset by SBE Reference pressure line in iiDS reply only if no pressure sensor installed Mention large toroid and titanium clamp availability Changes associated with new board layout modem firmware 1 3 digital firmware 2 3 ICC Version 4 Change SIM terminology to SIM Direct and SIM Coupled 013 06 04 014 12 04 Digital firmware 2 3a eliminates requirement to send iiStop before iiDNx Add 600 m pressure sensor Add more Triton information strength where to order etc Heat to lt 40 C Add details on processing data in Derive with con file Change DataNNMax maximum value to 3
115. ms set up for firmware lt 3 0 Remove iiFormat 0 from list of old compatible commands not supported Add statement about not having other IM instruments nearby when setting ID SBE Data Processing 7 20a Add information about xmlcon file Add CE mark Update SBE address Update anti foul label in Appendix with new Container Handling requirement and new address 024 07 10 Digital firmware 3 0c fix not documented previously Fix bug related to iiStartDateTime Previously when iiStartLater was sent register ignored month in iiStartDateTime and started at next day and time corresponding to day and time example if it is July 1 and you set it to start on August 15 it ignored the August part of the date and started on July 15 Manual said could be started 90 days out but this actually limited it to 30 days out Now it provides a message saying it will start logging in 5 seconds if start date is gt 30 days out Clarify shipping restrictions for spare lithium batteries Add 60054 spare parts kit for plastic housing 025 08 10 Digital firmware 3 0e add iiOutputFormat 0 for converted hex data iiTxHexTime 0 do not append date time with converted hex data or 1 append date time with converted hex data This gives output as described in appendix III of manual for 37 IM digital firmware 2 3b 026 Continued on next page 10 10 Update for changes to SeatermV2 version 1 1 upload now converts x
116. n 031 Glossa SBE 37 IM Glossary Note The 37 IM battery pack has a red cover plate Some MicroCATs use a battery pack with a yellow cover plate the wiring of that pack is different from this one and cannot be used with this MicroCAT Note All Sea Bird software listed was designed to work with a computer running Windows XP service pack 2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 Note IDO MicroCATs are integrated with SBE 43F DO sensors Clark polarographic membrane type ODO MicroCATs are integrated with SBE 63 Optical DO sensors Battery pack 12 AA lithium cells in a battery holder that connects 2 cells in series and each series string in parallel Battery pack uses e Saft LS 14500 AA 3 6 V and 2 45 Amp hours each www saftbatteries com recommended e Tadiran TL 4903 AA 3 6 V and 2 4 Amp hours each www tadiran com or e Electrochem 3B0064 BCX85 AA 3 9 V and 2 0 Amp hours each www electrochemsolutions com Deployment Endurance Calculator Sea Bird s Windows software used to calculate deployment length for moored instruments based on user input deployment scheme instrument power requirements and battery capacity Fouling Biological growth in the conductivity cell during deployment ICC Inductive Cable Coupler which clamps to the insulated mooring cable and transfers the inductive signal on the wire to the SIM PCB or IMM installed inside the buoy or elsewher
117. n computer and IMM SeatermIM tries to connect at this baud rate but if unsuccessful will cycle through all available baud rates Set to Automatically get ID when only one MicroCAT is connected Note liiGetHD and iiGetHD provide factory set data such as instrument type serial number and firmware version for the MicroCAT s communication microcontroller and acquisition microcontroller respectively Notes e SeatermIM s baud rate must be the same as the IMM baud rate Baud is factory set to 9600 but can be changed by the user e Set to Use fixed ID to designate the appropriate MicroCAT if there are multiple IM instruments on the IM line If desired use Automatically get instrument ID if there is only one MicroCAT on the IM line Note that the ID is stored in the MicroCAT s EEPROM and can be changed so that multiple IM instruments on a single IM line each have a unique ID See the Configuration Sheet for the factory set ID Double click on SeatermV2 exe In the Instruments menu select SBE 37 IM SeatermIM opens If this is the first time SeatermIM is being used the configuration dialog box displays Configure Communications xj Port COM1 v Baud 19200 z Automatically get instrument ID Set to Use fixed ID if multiple IM instruments are on line Enter ID for instrument with which you want to communicate C Use fixed ID Enter fixed ID 0 99 OK Cancel Help Mak
118. n the grooves The O rings compress the side of the battery pack and hold the cells tightly in place in the pack Reinstall the battery pack cover plate A Align the pin on the battery pack cover plate PCB with the post hole in the battery pack housing B Place the handle in an upright position Screw the red cover plate onto the battery pack assembly Ensure the cover is tightly screwed on to provide a reliable electrical contact Align pin in cover plate with post hole in battery pack Replace the battery pack assembly in the housing A Align the D shaped opening in the cover plate with the D shaped notch on the shaft Lower the assembly slowly into the housing and once aligned push gently to mate the banana plugs on the battery compartment bulkhead with the lower PCB A post at the bottom of the battery compartment mates with a hole in the battery pack s lower PCB to prevent improper alignment B Secure the assembly to the shaft with the captured screw using the 7 64 inch Allen wrench Ensure the screw is tight to provide a reliable electrical contact Reinstall the modem end cap A Remove any water from the O rings and mating surfaces in the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O rings and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O ring and mating surfaces B Plug the female end of the 3 pin Molex connector onto the
119. nable T C or P Data The symptom of this problem is a data file that contains unreasonable values for example values that are outside the expected range of the data Cause Solution 1 A data file with unreasonable i e out of the expected range values for temperature conductivity or pressure may be caused by incorrect calibration coefficients in the MicroCAT Send iiGetCC or iiDC to verify the calibration coefficients in the MicroCAT match the instrument Calibration Certificates Note that calibration coefficients do not affect the raw data stored in MicroCAT memory or the raw data in the uploaded hex file e Ifyou have not yet overwritten the memory with new data you can correct the coefficients and then upload the data again e Ifyou have overwritten the memory with new data you can manually correct the coefficients in the xmlcon configuration file and then reprocess the data in SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module Problem 4 Salinity Spikes Salinity is a function of conductivity temperature and pressure and must be calculated from C T and P measurements made on the same parcel of water Salinity can be calculated in SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module from the data uploaded from memory hex file or in SBE Data Processing s Derive module from the converted cnv file Background information Salinity spikes in profiling i e moving fast sampling instruments typically result from misal
120. nal as well as desired derived variables such as salinity sound velocity etc Click OK C At the bottom of the Data Conversion dialog box click Start Process to convert the hex file to a cnv file 75 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM 2 Once the data is converted to a cnv file use the other SBE Data Notes Processing modules as desired To prepare for re deployment e Derive module Calculate additional derived variables 1 After all data is uploaded send e Sea Plot module Plot data iilnitLogging If not sent new data will be stored after the last sample preventing use of the entire memory 2 Do one of the following e Send PwrOff to put the MicroCAT in quiescent sleep state until ready to redeploy Quiescent current is only 120 microAmps so the battery pack can be left in place without significant loss of capacity e Use iiStartNow ResumeLogging or GData to begin logging immediately e Set a date and time for logging to start using iiStartDateTime and iiStartLater 76 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Editing Raw Data File Note Although we provide this technique for editing a raw hex file Sea Bird s strong recommendation as described above is to always convert the raw data file and then edit the converted file Sometimes users want to edit the raw hex data file before beginning processi
121. nd debris out of the pressure port Periodically approximately once a year inspect the pressure port to remove any particles debris etc 1 Unscrew the pressure port plug from the pressure port 2 Rinse the pressure port with warm de ionized water to remove any Pressure sensor port plug particles debris etc CAUTION 3 Replace the pressure port plug Do not put a brush or any object in the pressure port Doing so may damage or break the pressure sensor 80 Manual revision 031 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM Replacing Anti Foulant Devices SBE 37 SI SM IM The MicroCAT has an anti foulant device cup and cap on each end of the cell New MicroCATs are shipped with an Anti Foulant Device and a protective AF24173 plug pre installed in each cup Anti Foulant Device Wearing rubber or latex gloves follow this procedure to replace each Anti WARNING Foulant Device two AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices contain bis tributyltin oxide 1 Remove the protective plug from the anti foulant device cup Handle the devices only with rubber or latex gloves Wear eye 2 Unscrew the cap with a 5 s inch socket wrench protection Wash with soap and water after handling 3 Remove the old Anti Foulant Device If the old device is difficult to remove Read precautionary information on product label see Appendix VI before proceeding e Use needle nose pliers and carefully break up
122. ng to remove data at the beginning of the file corresponding to instrument soak time remove blocks of bad data edit the header or add explanatory notes Editing the raw hex file can corrupt the data making it impossible to perform further processing using Sea Bird software Sea Bird strongly recommends that you first convert the data to a cnv file using the Data Conversion module in SBE Data Processing and then use other SBE Data Processing modules to edit the cnv file as desired The procedure described below for editing a hex data file has been found to work correctly on computers running Windows 98 2000 and NT If the editing is not performed using this technique SBE Data Processing may reject the edited data file and give you an error message 1 Make a back up copy of your hex data file before you begin 2 Run WordPad In the File menu select Open The Open dialog box appears For Files of type select All Documents Browse to the desired hex file and click Open 3 Edit the file as desired inserting any new header lines after the System Upload Time line Note that all header lines must begin with an asterisk and END indicates the end of the header An example is shown below for an SBE 21 with the added lines in bold Sea Bird SBE 21 Data File FileName C Odis SAT2 ODIS oct14 19 o0c15_ 99 hex Software Version Seasave Win32 v1 10 Temperature SN 2366 Conductivity SN 2366 System UpLoad Time
123. nges in government regulations Sea Bird accepts no liability for loss or damage resulting from changes errors omissions or misinterpretations of these materials See the current edition of the ATA Dangerous Good Regulations for complete information on packaging labeling and shipping document requirements For its main power supply the MicroCAT uses twelve 3 6 volt AA lithium ae cells Saft LS14500 The MicroCAT was shipped from the factory with the anba cells packaged separately within the shipping box not inside MicroCAT battery pack BATTERY PACKAGING Cells are packed in heat sealed plastic and then placed in bubble wrap outer sleeve Assembled and strong packaging for shipment battery pack If the shipment is not packaged as described above or does not meet the requirements below the shipment is considered Dangerous Hazardous Goods and must be shipped according to those rules Spares 1 5 MicroCATs 1 5 MicroCATs and i and associated associated cells without MicroCATs cells plus up to 2 spare Note new rules as of but no spares cell sets MicroCAT January 1 2013 UN UN3091 UN3091 Packing Instruction Pl 969 969 Must be shipped as Passenger Aircraft Tes no Class 9 ani Goods L argo Aircr att wes n If re shipping spares you must have your oa equirement 3 own Dangerous Goods program Airway Bill AWB p rn Yes Yes Requirement AWB must contain
124. nual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Autonomous Sampling Logging Commands Notes e In SeatermIM to save data to a file if transmitting occasional samples while logging click the Capture menu before beginning logging e If the MicroCAT is logging and the battery pack voltage is less than 6 15 volts for ten consecutive scans the MicroCAT halts logging and sets the logging status to low battery e If the FLASH memory is filled to capacity sampling continues but excess data is not saved in memory i e the MicroCAT does not overwrite the data in memory Notes e After receiving iiStartLater the MicroCAT displays not logging waiting to start in reply to iiDS Once logging starts the reply shows logging e If the delayed start time has already passed when iiStartLater is received the MicroCAT executes iiStartNow e If the delayed start date and time is more than 30 days in the future when iiStartLater is received the MicroCAT assumes that the user made an error in setting the delayed start date and time and it executes iiStartNow Note You may need to send iiStop several times to get the MicroCAT to respond This is most likely to occur if sampling with a small iiSamplelnterval Logging commands direct the MicroCAT to sample data at pre programmed intervals and store the data in its FLASH memory iiSampleInterval x x int
125. om new sample iiSLTR Output data from last sample in raw decimal format from last sample and than take new sample do not output data from new sample iiDNx Upload last x scans from FLASH memory in format specified by iiOutputFormat Data Upload send iiStop before sending upload command iiGetSamples b e iiDDb e Upload scan b to scan e in format defined by iiOutputFormat Upload data from scan b to scan e in alternate converted decimal format iiOutputFormat 2 92 Manual revision 031 Appendix Ill Command Summary SBE 37 IM FUNCTION CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION iiT CalDate S S Temperature calibration date iiT AO F F Temperature AO iiT A1 F F Temperature Al iiT A2 F F Temperature A2 iiT A3 F F Temperature A3 iiCCalDate S S Conductivity calibration date Patou iiCG F F Conductivity G mig point iiCH F F Conductivity H number S string with no spaces iiCI F F Conductivity I iiCJ F F Conductivity J Continued iiWBOTC F F Conductivity wbote Calibration iiCT Cor F F Conductivity ctcor Acquisition coefficients are iiCPCor F F Conduetivity cpcor Microcontroller a sa aera iiPCalDate S S Pressure calibration date Commands eee iiPAO F F Pressure AO ii MicroCAT Calibration iiPA1 F F Pressure Al ID Certificates iiPA2 F F Pressure A2 shipped with iiPTCA0 F F Pressure ptca0 MicroCATs View iiPTCA1 F F Pressure ptcal an ece
126. omer follow the same precautions as described above for removing and replacing the modem end cap See Battery Pack Installation in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment and Appendix II Electronics Disassembly Reassembly for detailed step by step procedures for removing the MicroCAT s end cap 79 Manual revision 031 Replacing AA Cells Notes e For details and photos see Installing Battery Pack in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment Only use the battery pack with the red cover plate Some MicroCATs use a battery pack with a yellow cover plate those packs are wired differently and will not work properly in this MicroCAT Cells must be removed before returning the MicroCAT to Sea Bird Do not return used cells when shipping the MicroCAT Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM 1 Remove the 2 screws holding the modem end cap to the MicroCAT housing and remove the end cap 2 Loosen the captured screw holding the battery pack in the housing and remove the battery pack from the housing 3 Place the handle in an upright position Unscrew the red cover plate from the top of the battery pack assembly 4 Roll the 2 O rings on the outside of the pack out of their grooves 5 Remove the existing cells Install new cells positive end first 6 Roll the O rings into place in the grooves on the side of the battery pack for calibration repair See Shipping Precautions in
127. ommand must be sent twice to set sample number iiSampleNumber 0 is equivalent to iiInitLogging Do not send 11SampleNumber 0 until all existing data has been uploaded Output Format Setup Commands Note iiTxSampleNum Y could be used to verify that logging is occurring at the correct rate For example while logging 1 Send iiSL 2 After some interval send iiSL again Compare change in output sample numbers to expected change based on iiSamplelnterval iiOutputFormat x iiCompatibleMode x iiTx HexTime x iiTxSampleNum x 51 x 0 output converted hex data x 1 default output converted decimal data x 2 output converted decimal data alternate format x 3 output raw decimal data x 4 output converted decimal data in XML x Y Output data in format compatible with 37 IM IMP with firmware lt 3 0 e If iiOutputFormat 2 or iiFormat 2 output date as mm dd yyyy instead of dd mm yyyy e Omit start sample number and start sample time lines from iiDNx output x N Do not output data in compatible mode x Y If iiOutputFormat 0 output date and time with hex data x N If iiOutputFormat 0 do not output date and time with hex data x Y Output 6 character sample number number of samples in memory at time sample was taken with data from Dataii tiiData iiTS iiTSS HiiTSN x iiSL iiSLT iiSACG or iiSAC x N Do not output sample number Ma
128. on 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Display MicroCAT status information by typing iiDS ii MicroCAT ID and pressing the Enter key The display looks like this SBE37 IM V 3 0e SERIAL NO vMain 8 49 vLith 2 84 samplenumber 0 free 559240 logging not started sample interval 20 seconds data format converted engineering compatible mode disabled transmit sample number transmit sample HEX time pump installed no PC baud rate 9600 9999 17 Oct 2012 09 00 19 Command the MicroCAT to take a sample by typing iiTS ii ID and pressing the Enter key The display looks like this if MicroCAT includes pressure sensor and iiOutputFormat 1 09999 23 5796 0 15269 0 062 where 09999 MicroCAT serial number 09999 omits 037 prefix 23 5796 temperature in degrees Celsius 0 15269 conductivity in S m 0 062 pressure in decibars 17 Oct 2012 date 09 01 44 time 0 number of samples in FLASH memory sent only if iiTxSampleNum Y 17 Oct 2012 09 01 44 These numbers should be reasonable i e room temperature zero conductivity barometric pressure gauge pressure current date and time shipped from the factory set to Pacific Daylight or Standard Time Each IM instrument on a mooring must have a unique ID for communicating with the IMM and computer Set the ID as described below first verifying that only one MicroCAT is on line before you set the ID A Set the MicroCAT ID by typin
129. onnect again D If there is still no communication repeat Step A with a different comm port and or different fixed ID and try to connect again 26 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Note 4 The SIM and MicroCAT have timeout algorithms designed to e restore control to the computer if an illegal command is sent e conserve power if too much time elapses between commands If the system does not appear to respond send PwrOn See Timeout Descriptions in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT Note If more than one IM instrument is on line when you set the ID all IM instruments will be set to the same ID The inductive modem receivers in IM instruments are very sensitive two IM instruments that are side by side will take the same ID even if one of them is not on the IM loop Therefore separate IM instruments by at least 2 meters when setting IDs Display MicroCAT status information by typing iiDS ii MicroCAT ID and pressing the Enter key The display looks like this SBE37 IM V 3 0e SERIAL NO vMain 8 49 vLith 2 84 samplenumber 0 free 559240 logging not started sample interval 20 seconds data format converted engineering compatible mode disabled transmit sample number transmit sample HEX time pump installed no PC baud rate 9600 9999 17 Oct 2012 09 00 19 Command the MicroCAT to take a sample by typing iiTS ii ID and pressing
130. ontinued iiGetSD Get and display status data which contains data that changes while deployed List below includes where applicable command used to modify parameter e Device type Serial number e Date and time iiDateTime in ISO8601 2000 extended format yyyy mm ddThh mm ss e Number of recorded events in event counter reset with iiResetEC e Voltages main battery pack voltage and back up lithium cell voltage e Memory reset with iilnitLogging Number of bytes in memory Number of samples in memory Number of additional samples that can be placed in memory Length number of bytes of each sample e Logging status yes or no to indicate whether it is currently logging data if applicable reason that logging has stopped 03getsd lt StatusData DeviceType SBE37 IM SerialNumber lt DateTime gt 2012 10 20T00 48 32 lt DateTime gt lt EventSummary numEvents 0 gt lt Power gt lt vMain gt 8 44 lt vMain gt lt vLith gt 3 16 lt vLith gt lt Power gt lt MemorySummary gt lt Bytes gt 0 lt Bytes gt lt Samples gt 0 lt Samples gt lt SamplesFree gt 559240 lt SamplesFree gt lt SampleLength gt 15 lt SampleLength gt lt MemorySummary gt lt AutonomousSampling gt no lt StatusData gt stop command lt AutonomousSampling gt Example MicroCAT with ID 03 user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses 03709999 gt iiDateTime
131. ors Note Pressure ranges are expressed in meters of deployment depth capability The MicroCAT embodies the same sensor elements 3 electrode 2 terminal borosilicate glass cell and pressure protected thermistor previously employed in our modular SBE 3 and SBE 4 sensors and in the Seacat and Seacat plus family The MicroCAT s optional strain gauge pressure sensor is available in the following pressure ranges 20 100 350 600 1000 2000 3500 and 7000 meters Compensation of the temperature influence on pressure offset and scale is performed by the MicroCAT s CPU Sensor Interface Temperature is acquired by applying an AC excitation to a hermetically sealed VISHAY reference resistor and an ultra stable aged thermistor with a drift rate of less than 0 002 C per year A 24 bit A D converter digitizes the outputs of the reference resistor and thermistor and optional pressure sensor AC excitation and ratiometric comparison using a common processing channel avoids errors caused by parasitic thermocouples offset voltages leakage currents and reference errors Conductivity is acquired using an ultra precision Wien Bridge oscillator to generate a frequency output in response to changes in conductivity Real Time Clock To minimize power and improve clock accuracy a temperature compensated crystal oscillator TCXO is used as the real time clock frequency source The TCXO is accurate to 1 minute per year 0 C
132. ource of temperature sensor calibration drift is the aging of the thermistor element Sensor drift will usually be a few thousandths of a degree during the first year and less in subsequent intervals Sensor drift is not substantially dependent upon the environmental conditions of use and unlike platinum or copper elements the thermistor is insensitive to shock 82 Manual revision 031 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM Pressure Sensor optional Calibration The optional strain gauge pressure sensor is a mechanical diaphragm type with an initial static error band of 0 05 Consequently the sensor is capable of meeting MicroCAT s 0 10 error specification with some allowance for aging and ambient temperature induced drift Pressure sensors show most of their error as a linear offset from zero A technique is provided below for making small corrections to the pressure sensor calibration using the offset iiPOffset calibration coefficient term by comparing MicroCAT pressure output to readings from a barometer Allow the MicroCAT to equilibrate in a reasonably constant temperature environment for at least 5 hours before starting Pressure sensors exhibit a transient change in their output in response to changes in their environmental Note temperature Sea Bird instruments are constructed to minimize this by thermally The MicroCAT s pressure sensor is an decoupling the sensor from the body of the inst
133. pins with the flat portion of the female end against the flat portion of the D cutout Verify the connector is properly aligned a backward connection will prevent communication with the computer C Carefully fit the end cap into the housing until the O rings are fully seated D Reinstall the 2 flat Phillips head titanium screws to secure the end cap 19 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Software Installation Seasoft V2 was designed to work with a PC running Windows XP service Doten pack 2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 e Help files provide detailed information on the software A separate software manual If not already installed install Sea Bird software programs on your computer on the CD ROM contains using the supplied software CD detailed information on SBE Data Processing 1 Insert the CD in your CD drive It is possible to use the MicroCAT without the SeatermV2 terminal 2 Install software Double click on SeasoftV2 exe Follow the dialog box program by sending direct directions to install the software The installation program allows you to commands rom a dumb tefminal or install the desired components Install all the components or just install terminal emulator such as Windows Deployment Endurance Calculator battery endurance calculator HyperTerminal i E supplies the current SeatermV2 terminal program launcher for the MicroCAT and version o
134. ple stores data in FLASH memory and powers down at x second intervals iiStartNow Start logging now iiStartDateTime iiStartLater Delayed logging start mmdd hhmmss_ month day year hour minute second Start logging at delayed logging start time iiStop Stop logging or stop waiting to start logging Must send iiStop before uploading data iiGA HiiSACG Start logging now Output averaged data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Start new average iiSARG Output averaged raw data Start new average iiSAC iiSAR Output averaged data in format specified by iiO0utputFormat Continue averaging Output averaged raw data Continue averaging iiSS Output statistics Continue averaging Polled Sampling data not stored in FLASH memory except as noted iiTS Take sample and output data in format specified by iiO0utputFormat iiTSR iiTSH Take sample and output data in raw decimal format Take sample do not output data iiTSS Take sample store data in FLASH memory and output data in format specified by iiO0utputFormat iiTSN x iiSL Take x samples and output data in format specified by iiOutputFormat Output data from last sample in format specified by iiOutputFormat iiSLT Output data from last sample in format specified by iiO0utputFormat and then take new sample do not output data fr
135. pressure is 0 decibars The MicroCAT the followi m i e al Hes yi na pala is PN e iiOutputFormat 0 converted hex data intended for fast upload and or pressure db diagnostic use at Sea Bird pressure psia 14 7 0 689476 ttttteccccppppTTTTTTTT where ttttt temperature number in hex ccecce conductivity number in hex pppp pressure number in hex with bytes in reverse order output if MicroCAT includes pressure sensor TTTTTTTT time number in hex with bytes in reverse order output if iiTxHexTime Y Conversion of the hex data to temperature conductivity pressure and time in engineering units is described below temperature C ITS 90 temperature number 10000 10 conductivity S m conductivity number 100000 0 5 pressure db pressure number pressure range 0 85 65536 0 05 pressure range where Pressure range is in decibars The file header shows the pressure range in psia in the GetCC or DC calibration coefficients command response Convert the pressure range from psia to decibars using the following equation Pressure db 0 6894757 Pressure psia 14 7 Date and time date and time number seconds since January 1 2000 Example Hex Scan 531850c 355e50a805F0C14 ttttt 53185 hex 340357 decimal temperature C ttttt 10000 10 840357 10000 10 24 0357 C cecce 0c355 hex 50005 decimal conductivity S m
136. product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling For use only in Sea Bird Electronics conductivity sensors Read installation instructions in the applicable Conductivity Instrument Manual 100 Manual revision 031 Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device SBE 37 IM STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in original container in a cool dry place Prevent exposure to heat or flame Do not store near acids or oxidizers Keep container tightly closed PESTICIDE SPILL PROCEDURE In case of a spill absorb spills with absorbent material Put saturated absorbent material to a labeled container for treatment or disposal PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to Federal or approved State procedures under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act CONTAINER HANDLING Nonrefillable container Do not reuse this container for any other purpose Offer for recycling if available Sea Bird Electronics label revised 01 28 10 101 Manual revision 031 Appendix VII Replacement Parts SBE 37 IM Appendix VII Replacement Parts Part 50441 801797 Number Part 3 6V AA Saft Lithium cells 12 Cell holder holder for MicroCAT Application Description Power MicroCAT Holds AA cells Note This battery holder has a red cover plate Some MicroCATs use a battery holder with a yellow cover plate those packs are wired diffe
137. puter serial port and power supply 28 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Setup of IMM for use with MicroCAT Note Sea Bird recommends one of the following setups of the IMM for use with See the IMM manual for complete the MicroCAT details on the use and setup of the IMM To make full use of IMM capabilities Init Init Resets IMM to factory default state must be sent twice SetConfigType 2 SetEnableAutoIMFlag 0 SetEnableBackSpace 1 SetEnableBinaryData 0 SetEnableEcho 1 SetEnableHostFlagConfirm 0 SetEnableHostFlagTerm 0 SetEnableHostFlagWakeup 0 SetEnableHostPromptConfirm 0 SetEnableHostServeOnPwrUp 1 SetEnablePrompt 1 SetEnableHostWakeupCR 0 SetEnableSignalDetector 0 SetTermFromHost 36 SetTermToHost 13 To have the IMM emulate the SIM Init Init Resets IMM to factory default state must be sent twice SetConfigType 1 SetEnableBinaryData 0 Verify that the IMM is set up as described by sending the GetCD command before proceeding with the MicroCAT setup A script including one of the above setups should be included in the buoy controller to allow the IMM to be reset to the appropriate state if it becomes corrupted 29 Manual revision 031 Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment SBE 37 IM Test and Set MicroCAT ID Using MicroCAT with IMM 1 Note See SeatermV2 and Seaterm IM Help files 2 Computer COM port and baud rate for communication betwee
138. r controller and IMM is 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 baud user selectable 8 data bits no parity RS 232C The DPSK communication link between the IMM and IM instrument s is half duplex so talking and listening is sequential only Although the data link between the IMM and the user s computer controller is established at 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 or 38400 the DPSK modem communication between IMM and IM instruments always operates at 1200 baud See the IMM Manual for details 16 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Mooring Cable and Wiring Requirements The standard MicroCAT can mechanically accommodate mooring cables up to Note 16 mm 0 63 inches in diameter Clamps for specific diameters are available For wiring see applicable document or can be supplied on a custom basis An optional large toroid end cap with e Appendix IV SIM Hookup and wire guide and heavy duty titanium mounting clamp is also available for Configuration OR 38 mm 1 5 inch mooring cables Suitable mooring cables use steel wire e IMM manual rope with a polypropylene or polyethylene insulating jacket The system operates without data errors using up to 7000 meters 23 000 feet of 3 mm 0 12 inches or larger cable The mooring cable must provide connection to seawater ground below the deepest IM instrument Terminating the wire with a metallic eye or clevis readily provides this connection The mooring c
139. rently and will not work properly in this MicroCAT Quantity in MicroCAT 1 801542 AF24173 Anti Foulant Device Bis tributyltin oxide device inserted into anti foulant device cup 1 set of 2 233539 Anti foulant device cup Holds AF24173 Anti Foulant Device 233540 Anti foulant device cap Secures AF24173 Anti Foulant Device in cup 30984 Plug Seals end of anti foulant cap when not deployed keeping dust and aerosols out of conductivity cell during storage 30411 Triton X 100 Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate Reagent grade non ionic cleaning solution for conductivity cell supplied in 100 strength dilute as directed 50087 1 Conductivity cell filling amp storage device with hose barb caps For cleaning and storing conductivity cell 30507 Parker 2 206N674 70 O ring Between end of conductivity cell and anti foulant device cup 60050 Spare hardware O ring kit for 37 IM IMP with titanium housing Assorted hardware and O rings including e 30544 Machine screw 8 32 x 4 FH titanium secures conductivity cell guard to housing 30900 Bolt 1 4 20 x 2 hex head titanium secures mounting clamp e 30633 Washer 1 4 split ring lock titanium for 30900 e 30634 Washer 4 flat titanium for 30900 e 31019 O ring Parker 2 008 N674 70 for 30900 e 30857 Parker 2 033E515 80 O ring modem end cap and sensor end cap o ring
140. rialNumber gt lt Sensor gt lt InternalSensors gt lt HardwareData gt 47 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands continued iiDS Note The 37 IM and 37 IMP use the same firmware The internal pump is applicable to the 37 IMP MicroCAT only not logging data compatible mode disabled transmit sample number transmit sample HEX time pump installed no PC baud rate 9600 sample interval 30 seconds data format HEX converted engineering 03DS SBE37 IM V 3 0e SERIAL NO vMain 8 08 vLith 3 08 samplenumber 0 fr 559240 reference pressure 10 0 decibars Example Display status for MicroCAT 03 user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses 1000 20 Oct 2012 11 55 19 Display operating status and setup parameters List below includes where applicable command used to modify parameter e Firmware version serial number date and time iiDateTime or equivalent global command e Main battery pack voltage and back up lithium cell voltage e Number of samples in memory iiSampleNumber and available sample space in memory e Logging status e Sample interval time iiSampleInterval e Output data format iiOutputFormat e Output data in format compatible with 37 IMs with firmware lt 3 0 CompatibleMode e Output sample number when polled
141. riptions Upload data using one of these telemetry methods e RS 232 serial mode Much faster upload up to 115 200 baud is available in serial mode however you must remove the battery end cap to access the internal RS 232 serial connector The RS 232 telemetry allows ASCII or binary upload binary upload is inherently twice as fast as ASCII upload When using RS 232 telemetry select SBE 37 RS232 in SeatermV2 s Instrument menu this launches Seaterm232 e Inductive modem Data can be uploaded while the MicroCAT is deployed or is wired in the lab as shown in Test Setup with SIM or Test Setup with IMM in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment Upload speed is limited by the baud rate between the MicroCAT and IMM SIM which is 1200 baud We recommend uploading with IM telemetry only if you are interested in looking at a small amount of data or need to upload the data without recovering the instrument iiGetSamples b e Upload data from scan b to scan e in format defined by iiOutputFormat First sample is number 1 Maximum of 250 samples can be uploaded at one time When Upload menu is used samples numbering more than 250 are automatically received As data is uploaded screen first displays start time start sample number These are start time and starting sample number for last set of logged data can be useful in determining what data to review Example Upload samples 1 to 200 for MicroCAT with ID 03
142. rk properly in this MicroCAT See Specifications above for data storage limitations The battery pack has a nominal capacity of 10 6 Amp hours This is lower than the Saft factory capacity rating 2 45 Amp hours 6 14 7 Amp hours because the cell holder includes voltage up conversion circuitry that consumes some cell capacity For planning purposes to account for the MicroCAT s current consumption patterns and for environmental conditions affecting cell performance Sea Bird recommends using a conservative value of 8 8 Amp hours Current consumption is as follows e Sampling acquisition current is 13 mA Acquisition time is shown above in Sample Timing e IM communications current is 2 5 mA Assuming the fastest practical interrogation scheme wake all MicroCATs on mooring send GData send Dataii or iiData to each MicroCAT and power off all MicroCATs the communications current is drawn for approximately 0 5 seconds per MicroCAT on the mooring Each MicroCAT on the mooring draws this current while any of the MicroCATs are being queried to transmit data Other interrogation schemes require more time e Quiescent current is 120 microAmps 1 1 AH per year 14 Manual revision 031 Section 2 Description of MicroCAT SBE 37 IM So battery pack endurance is highly dependent on the user programmed sampling scheme Examples are shown below For most cases you can use the Deployment Endurance Calculator to determine the maximum
143. rument However there is still absolute sensor so its raw output some residual effect allowing the MicroCAT to equilibrate before starting will iiOutputFormat 3 includes the provide the most accurate calibration correction effect of atmospheric pressure 14 7 psi As shown on the Calibration 1 Sheet Sea Bird s calibration and i resulting calibration coefficients Place the MicroCAT in the orientation it will have when deployed is in terms of psia However when 2 In SeatermIM outputting pressure in engineering A Set the pressure offset to 0 0 iiPOffset 0 units the MicroCAT outputs pressure B Set the output format to converted decimal iiOutputFormat 1 so relative to the ocean surface i e at the pressure output will be in decibars the surface the output pressure is 0 C Send iiTSN 100 to take 100 samples and transmit data decibars The MicroCAT uses the pene equation to convert psia to 3 Compare the MicroCAT output to the reading from a good barometer at the ae 2 same elevation as the MicroCAT s pressure sensor port Pressure db Calcul S t di MicroCAT readi pressure psia 7 14 7 0 689476 alculate offset barometer reading Micro reading 4 Enter the calculated offset positive or negative in the MicroCAT s EEPROM using iiPOffset in SeatermIM Offset Correction Example Absolute pressure measured by a barometer is 1010 50 mbar Pressure displayed from MicroCAT is 2 5 dbars
144. screw at the bottom of the battery compartment The Phillips head screw is a 198mm 7 8 inch threaded rod with Phillips head B Pull out the PCB assembly using the PVC pylon post post with 3 pin Molex connector The assembly will pull away from the 10 position edge connector used to connect to the sensors Reassembly 1 Sight down into the MicroCAT housing to find the hole into which the Phillips head screw threads The hole is at the bottom of the housing next to the edge connector The small diameter brass sleeve between two of the PCBs guides the screw into the hole Align this sleeve with the hole Guide the PCB assembly into the housing and push the assembly until the edge connector is fully inserted A gentle resistance can be felt during the last 3 mm s inch of insertion as the PCB assembly mates to the edge connector Drop the Phillips head screw into the hole and tighten gently If it is difficult to align the cards obtain a 305mm 12 in length of 6 32 threaded rod A Thread the end of this rod into the hole at the bottom of the housing next to the edge connector B Slide the PCB assembly s small diameter brass sleeve down the rod The rod will help guide the assembly into the proper position C Push the assembly until the edge connector is fully inserted After the PCB assembly has been fully inserted remove the rod D Drop the Phillips head screw into the hole and tighten gently Reinstall the b
145. serve the following precautions gt When removing the end cap to replace the AA cells and or to access the electronics be careful to avoid any impact in this area of the housing gt When reinstalling the end cap do not use excess torque on the screws Sea Bird recommends tightening the screws to 15 inch lbs Alternatively tighten the screws finger tight and then turn each screw an additional 45 degrees e Aplastic housing is more susceptible to scratches than a titanium housing Do not use screwdrivers or other metal tools to pry off the end cap gt Of primary concern are scratches on O ring mating and sealing surfaces Take extra precaution to avoid a scraping contact with these surfaces when replacing AA cells and or re seating the end cap gt Also take care to keep the O ring lubricated surfaces clean avoid trapping any sand or fine grit that can scratch the critical sealing surfaces If the O ring lubricant does accumulate any material or grit that can cause a leak or make a scratch it must be carefully cleaned and replaced with fresh clean lubricant Parker Super O Lube gt Shallow external scratches are cosmetic only and will not affect the performance of the MicroCAT However deep external scratches can become points of weakness for deep deployments or fracture from impact during very cold weather e Ifyou remove the screws securing the conductivity cell guard to the housing not typically done by the cust
146. sh thoroughly with soap and water after handling PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing Wear protective gloves rubber or latex goggles or other eye protection and clothing to minimize contact Follow manufacturer s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE If no such instructions for washables use detergent and hot water Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry Wash hands with soap and water before eating drinking chewing gum using tobacco or using the toilet ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes streams ponds estuaries oceans or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of EPA This material is toxic to fish Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use or store near heat or open flame Avoid contact with acids and oxidizers DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this
147. sri iei EE ERE R TARE 33 Sampling Modes siroj ee eE E ERRE EERE RER easa 33 Polled Samplig eisenii nei E evan ti ERR E ERR 34 Autonomous Sampling Logging commands cccesseeseeeeeseeeteenees 35 Combo Sampling ieai tes E RE E EER REER TE E atts 36 Averaging Sampling sorre iien ea E EER RR 37 Command Descriptions isein eeii e ea RER EE TER 38 SIM Commands eeina a EER aeolian eos 39 MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands 0 08 41 MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller Commands s sseeseeeeeeereeee 43 Data Format e i E RT AT EERE eee ta eee elena aaa 57 Setup for Deployment 2 ecseesesh cas as Riad owe tree nce eaten eaten 62 Attaching MicroCAT to Mooring Cable cceccceccesseesseeseeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseenseenees 63 System Installation and Wiritg cccceeceesseesseesceesceesceseceeceseeesecsseeeecseeeneeses 64 Installing Optional Inductive Cable Coupler ICC cceecesesteesteeteeees 64 Manual revision 031 Table of Contents SBE 37 IM RECOVERY es Rid a EE EE REEE E EA EE dash sth cvaveteabuasecedtuoveye 65 Uploading and Processing Data ss sessseseeeesseeeessesersresersessteresstsressesreseeseese 66 Upload Using RS 232 Serial Mode Telemetry cceecesesteesteereeees 67 Upload Using Inductive Modem Telemetry recommended only for uploading small amounts of data c e 70 Piocessing Data cies ccscise toaced asset ddadeh sed conch ead esd eobet age se
148. t data format iiOutputFormat e Output data in format compatible with 37 IMs with firmware lt 3 0 CompatibleMode e Output time with each sample Always yes for 37 IM e Output time with hex data if iiOutputFormat 0 iiTxHexTime e Output sample number when polled sampling command is sent iiTxSampleNum e Interval between samples for autonomous sampling iiSampleInterval e Baud rate when connecting directly to internal RS 232 connector iiBaudRate Example MicroCAT with ID 03 with pressure sensor user input in bold command used to modify parameter in parentheses 03GETCD lt ConfigurationData DeviceType SBE37 IM SerialNumber 03709999 gt lt PressureInstalled gt yes lt PressureInstalled gt inclusion of pressure sensor set at factory lt PumpInstalled gt no lt PumpInstalled gt only valid setting for 37 IM lt SampleDataFormat gt raw Decimal lt SampleDataFormat gt iiOutputFormat lt CompatibleMode gt no lt CompatibleMode gt iiCompatibleMode lt OutputTime gt yes lt OutputTime gt lt TxXHEXTime gt no lt TxHEXTime gt iiTx HexTime lt TxSampleNumber gt yes lt TxSampleNumber gt iiTxSampleNum lt SampleInterval gt 15 lt SampleInterval gt iiSampleInterval lt PCBaudRate gt 9600 lt PCBaudRate gt iiBaudRate lt ConfigurationData gt 43 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Status Commands c
149. t the designated ID is correct for the MicroCAT with which you want to communicate Click OK B Inthe Communications menu select Connect if Connect is grayed out select Disconnect and reconnect SeatermIM will attempt to connect at the baud specified in Step A but if unsuccessful will then cycle through all other available baud rates C Ifthere is still no communication check cabling between the computer IMM and MicroCAT and try to connect again D If there is still no communication repeat Step A with a different comm port and or different fixed ID and try to connect again 30 Note The IMM and MicroCAT have timeout algorithms designed to e restore control to the computer if an illegal command is sent e conserve power if too much time elapses between commands If the system does not appear to respond e If ConfigType 1 send PwrOn e If ConfigType 2 wait at least 1 second send ForceCaptureLine and send SendWakeupTone See Timeout Descriptions in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicrocAT and the IMM manual Note If more than one IM instrument is on line when you set the ID all IM instruments will be set to the same ID The inductive modem receivers in IM instruments are very sensitive two IM instruments that are side by side will take the same ID even if one of them is not on the IM loop Therefore separate IM instruments by at least 2 meters when setting IDs Manual revision 031 Secti
150. ta hex file created by Seaterm232 or SeatermIM from uploaded data Not processing Start Process 73 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM The Configuration dialog box which appears if you click Modify on the File Setup tab looks like this Configuration for the SBE 37 Microcat Indicates if MicroCAT Configuration file opened UploadTest xmlcon includes pressure sensor If no pressure sensor included deployment pressure is used to calculate conductivity and Pressure sensor derived variables such as salinity and sound Oxygen sensor velocity Value shown is based on iiReferencePressure that was programmed into Time between scans Must agree with MicroCAT setup iiSamplelinterval Sample interval seconds see reply from iiGetCD or iiDS Deployment pressure dbar Latitude is used to calculate local gravity to calculate salt water depth If enabled software uses input latitude in calculation If MicroCAT you can Siapani disabled es uses Latitude on change this value in 7 Miscellaneous tab of Data Conversion xmicon file if you have Use deployment latitude in depth calculations Enter latitude for your deployment updated deployment depth information Channel 1 Count 2 Frequency Sensor New T emperature Conductivity Open Save Double click on sensor to view and or modify Save s calibration
151. the last time the software was used microcontroller and acquisition microcontroller respectively SeatermIM then fills the Send Commands window with the correct list of commands for your MicroCAT If there is no communication no response to id and or no response to Notes tiiGetHD and or iiGetHD z accel a ee pe ea the A Inthe Communications menu select Configure The Configure Sea Moia Ma Communications dialog box appears Select the Comm port and baud the IMM baud is factory set to 9600 rate for communication Note that the factory set baud rate is but can be changed by the user documented on the Configuration Sheet If using a fixed ID verify Set to Use fixed ID to designate the that the designated ID is correct for the MicroCAT with which you appropriate MicroCAT if there are multiple IM instruments on the IM line If desired use Automatically get instrument ID if there is only one MicroCAT on the IM line Note that the ID is stored in the MicroCAT s EEPROM and can be changed so that multiple IM instruments on a single IM line each have a unique ID See the Configuration Sheet for the factory set ID want to communicate Click OK B Inthe Communications menu select Connect if Connect is grayed out select Disconnect and reconnect SeatermIM will attempt to connect at the baud specified in Step A but if unsuccessful will then cycle through all other available baud rates C Ifthere is stil
152. tion Entry ignored if MicroCAT includes pressure sensor iiPumpInstalled x x Y Not valid setting for 37 IM x N Internal pump not installed only valid setting for 37 IM iiInterval x x interval 6 21 600 seconds between samples When commanded to start sampling with iiStartNow iiStartLater GData or ResumeLogging MicroCAT takes a sample stores data in FLASH memory and powers down at x second intervals iiSampleNum x x sample number for first sample when logging After all previous data has been uploaded from MicroCAT set sample number to 0 before starting to log to make entire memory available for recording If iiSampleNum is not reset to 0 data will be stored after last recorded sample iiStartMMDDY Y mmddyy Set delayed logging start month day year Must be followed by iiStartHHMMSS to set delayed start time Note iiStartDDMMYY ddmmyy Set delayed logging start day month year Spa end Must be followed by iiStartHHMMSS iiStartMMDDYY are equivalent to set delayed start time Either can be used to set the delayed start date iiStartHHMMSS hhmmss Set delayed logging start hour minute second Example Program MicroCAT 03 to start logging on 20 July 2012 12 00 00 user input in bold O03STARTMMDDYY 072012 03STARTHHMMSS 120000 03STARTLATER or 03STARTDDMMY Y 200712 03STARTHHMMSS 120000 03STARTLATER iiTSSTx Take sample store in FLASH memory an
153. tionary Statements for additional information FIRST AID If on skin or Take off contaminated clothing clothing Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for15 20 minutes Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice If swallowed Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice Have person drink several glasses of water Do not induce vomiting Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person If in eyes Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 20 minutes Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing eye Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice HOT LINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment For further information call National Pesticide Telecommunications Network NPTN at 1 800 858 7378 Net Contents Two anti foulant devices Sea Bird Electronics Inc EPA Registration No 74489 1 13431 NE 20 Street EPA Establishment No 74489 WA 1 Bellevue WA 98005 99 Manual revision 031 Appendix VI AF24173 Anti Foulant Device SBE 37 IM PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS DANGER Corrosive Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns Harmful if swallowed Harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled Prolonged or frequently repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals Wa
154. to 1 file Scan range Beginning with scan fi Number of scans to upload 6 Baud rate for upload Not applicable unless z device type SBE54 Upload file C UploadTest xml To change upload file name selected in Step E above click Browse to navigate to desired upload file path and name Upload file has a xml extension Browse After SeatermIM uploads data into xml file it automatically converts xml file to hex file same file name different extension which is compatible with Seasave and SBE Data Processing Make the desired selections 71 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM 7 Click the Header Form tab to customize the header The entries are free form 0 to 12 lines long This dialog box establishes Upload Data xi Defines header information included with uploaded data Upload Data Header Form e Prompt for header information As data is uploaded user is eader Choice Prompt for Header Information x prompted to fill out user defined header form Prompt for line 01 Mooring Description Include default header form in upload file User defined Prompt for line 02 Latitude default header form included in upload file User is not Prompt for line 03 Longitude prompted to add any information when data is Prompt for line 04 Deployment Start Date uploaded Don t include
155. to 40 C 88 Manual revision 031 Appendix Il Electronics Disassembly Reassembl SBE 37 IM Appendix II Electronics Disassembly Reassembly CAUTION See Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for handling instructions for the plastic ShallowCAT housing Note If the rod will not tighten the PCBs are not fully mated or are mated in reverse Note Sea Bird inserts a desiccant package is inserted in the housing and fills the electronics chamber with dry Argon gas to help prevent condensation To ensure proper functioning 1 Install a new desiccant bag if you open the electronics chamber If a new bag is not available see Application Note 71 Desiccant Use and Regeneration drying If possible dry gas backfill if you open the housing If you cannot wait at least 24 hours before redeploying to allow the desiccant to remove any moisture from the housing Note that opening the battery compartment does not affect desiccation of the electronics Disassembly 1 Remove the modem end cap and battery pack following instructions in Installing Batteries in Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment Do not remove the titanium guard The electronics are on a sandwich of three rectangular PCBs These PCBs are assembled to a bulkhead that can be seen at the bottom of the battery compartment To remove the PCB assembly A Usea long screwdriver 1 screwdriver to remove the Phillips head
156. to7 20 100 350 600 Range 0 to 70 mS cm 1000 2000 3500 7000 meters Initial 0 002 5 to 35 C 0 0003 0 1 of Accuracy 0 01 35 to 45 C 0 003 mS cm full scale range 0 0003 0 05 of Typical 0 0002 0 003 mS cm full scale range Stability per month per month per year 0 00001 0 002 of Resolution 0 0001 0 0001 mS cm full scale range Sensor 0 to 6 physical calibration Ambient pressure to Calibration 1 to 32 over range 2 6 to6 S m full scale range in l plus zero conductivity air 5 steps Memory 8 Mbyte non volatile FLASH memory Data Storage Conductivity amp temperature 6 bytes sample 3 bytes each Time 4 bytes sample Pressure optional 5 bytes sample Recorded Memory Space Parameters number of samples C T and time 800 000 C T P and time 533 000 Real Time Clock 32 768 Hz TCXO accurate to 1 minute year Internal Battery Pack Nominal 10 6 Amp hour pack consisting of 12 AA Saft LS 14500 lithium cells 3 6 V and 2 45 Amp hours each Capacity for more than 300 000 samples for a typical sampling scheme see Battery Pack Endurance for example calculation See Shipping Precautions in Section 1 Introduction Note Saft cells can be purchased from Sea Bird or other sources See Saft s website for suppliers www saftbatteries com Alternatively substitute either of the following Tadiran TL 4903 AA 3 6 V and 2 4 Amp hours each www tadiran com Electro
157. ttery Pack Installation WARNING Do not ship the MicroCAT with battery pack installed See Shipping Precautions in Section 1 Introduction Cells in heat sealed plastic bubble wrap outer sleeve and strong packaging CAUTION See Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for handling instructions for the plastic ShallowCAT housing Screws securing modem end cap screws shown partially removed a Cable mounting bracket Description of Cells and Battery Pack Sea Bird supplies twelve 3 6 volt AA lithium cells shipped with the MicroCAT in a heat sealed plastic bag placed in bubble wrap and a cardboard box The empty cell holder is installed inside the MicroCAT for shipment No soldering is required when assembling the battery pack Installing Cells and Battery Pack 1 Remove the modem end cap A B Wipe the outside of the modem end cap and housing dry being careful to remove any water at the seam between them Remove the 2 flat Phillips head titanium machine screws Do not remove any other screws from the housing Note For plastic housing MicroCATs shipped or retrofitted after July 2008 these are hex screws instead of Phillips head screws Sea Bird ships the instrument with a 9 64 inch Allen wrench for these screws Remove the end cap by pulling firmly and steadily on the plastic cable mounting bracket inductive coupler It may be necessary to twist or rock the end cap
158. tubing from end to end of the cell requiring two barbed caps Remove the installed anti foulant device cap s and replace them with the anti foulant device cap s with hose barbs for cleaning and storage only Remember to reinstall the original anti foulant device cap s before deployment Deploying a MicroCAT with barbed anti foulant device cap s in place of the installed caps is likely to produce undesirable results in your data See Replacing Anti Foulant Devices for safety precautions when handling the AF24173 Anti Foulant Devices 78 Manual revision 031 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 37 IM Handling Instructions for Plastic ShallowCAT 299279299277277770770 Hex screw securing modem end cap one each side wad zorog z 009 Detail Modem end cap The MicroCAT s 7000 meter titanium housing offers the best durability with a modest amount of care The ShallowCAT a 350 meter plastic housing saves money and weight However more care and caution in handling is required To get the same excellent performance and longevity for the plastic housing version e The MicroCAT s modem end cap is retained by two screws through the side of the housing The screw holes are close to the end of the housing Particularly in a cold environment where plastic is more brittle the potential for developing a crack around the screw hole s is greater for the plastic housing than for the titantum housing Ob
159. ual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM 6 Click the Upload menu to upload stored data SeatermIM responds as follows A SeatermIM sends a wake up tone B Seaterm232 sends iiGetHD and displays the response verifying that it is communicating with the 37 IM C SeatermIM sends iiOutputExecutedTag yY which is necessary for the upload process D SeatermIM sends iiGetSD and displays the response providing information on the number of samples in memory E Inthe Save As dialog box enter the desired upload file name and click Save The upload file has a XML extension F An Upload Data dialog box appears Upload Data f x Upload Data Header Form Memory summary Bytes 90 Select number of bytes uploaded in each block Samples 6 SeatermIM uploads data in blocks and calculates a checksum at end of each block If block fails SamplesFree 559234 rm Block size bytes a a checksum verification SeatermIM tries to upload 800 block of data again cutting block size in half m Upload data options All data as a single file By scan number range Defines data upload type and range Alldata separated by cast C From a single cast e All data as a single file All data is uploaded J into 1 file f By cast number range e By scan number range Enter beginning scan sample number and total number of scans All data within range is uploaded in
160. unctions The communication modem microcontroller supervises communication between the MicroCAT and SIM or IMM These two microcontrollers allows for independent control of power usage by the communication and acquisition circuits Acquisition consumes more power but for shorter duration Communication protocols take proportionately more time but can be controlled separately and operate at lower power thus maximizing battery life This also prevents communication protocols from interfering with measurement acquisition timing Commands sent to the SIM or IMM both typically at the surface can be directed to the SIM or IMM the MicroCAT communication microcontroller or the MicroCAT acquisition microcontroller A command prefix ID is used to direct commands to a MicroCAT with the same ID tii prefix to the communication microcontroller ii prefix to the acquisition microcontroller Global commands do not require a prefix and are recognized by all MicroCATs attached to the same inductive cable MicroCAT Communication MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller Microcontroller Get data Display status Get and set MicroCAT ID General setup Display status Memory setup Global commands to set clock Output format setup start logging get data and reset Autonomous sampling timeout counting logging Polled sampling Data upload Calibration coefficients Each time a command is sent that wakes up the MicroCAT s acquisition microcontroller 1 The M
161. uppressed except for one zero to the left of the decimal point Example Response to Dataii for MicroCAT with iiOutputFormat 4 ID 03 pressure sensor installed iiTxSampleNum Y 03 lt xml version 1 0 gt lt datapacket gt lt hdr gt lt mfg gt Sea Bird lt mfg gt lt model gt 37IM lt model gt lt sn gt 03709999 lt sn gt lt hdr gt lt data gt lt tl gt 8 5796 lt t1 gt lt cl gt 0 15269 lt cl1l gt lt pl1 gt 531 316 lt p1 gt lt smp1 gt 1126 lt smpl1 gt lt navg gt 250 lt navg gt lt dt gt 2012 11 26T09 01 44 lt dt gt lt data gt lt datapacket gt CRLF ID manufacturer SBE model serial number temperature conductivity S m pressure sample number number of samples in average date and time 61 Manual revision 031 Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT SBE 37 IM Setup for Deployment Install new AA lithium cells see Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration or ensure the existing battery pack has enough capacity to cover the intended deployment Program the MicroCAT for the intended deployment see Section 3 Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment for connection information see information in this section on commands and sampling modes A Ensure all data has been uploaded and then send iiInitLogging to make the entire memory available for recording If iiInitLogging is not sent data will be stored after the last recorded sample Set the date and time Note that the date and time c
162. using the MicroCAT s internal RS 232 connector to set up and or upload data from the MicroCAT select SBE Send Commands Command Data Echo Area Window 37 RS232 instead of SBE 37 IM This launches Seaterm232 instead of SeatermIM Seaterm232 is similar to SeatermIM but is optimized for RS 232 ji Shrink Expand Shrink All Expand All communications No command selected Status Bar No command selected nae If uploading Uploading upload file name Finished Progress bar for If sending XML script Capture Upload etc uploading data script file name status Spat i e Menus For tasks and frequently executed instrument commands e Send Commands window Contains commands applicable to your MicroCAT The list appears after you connect to the MicroCAT e Command Data Echo Area Title bar of this window shows SeatermIM s current comm port and baud rate Commands and the MicroCAT responses are echoed here Additionally a command can be manually typed or pasted ctrl V here Note that the MicroCAT must be connected and awake for it to respond to a command e Status bar Provides connection upload script and capture status information 21 Note SeatermV2 with version lt 1 1 did not convert the uploaded xml data file to a hex and xmicon file Convert XML data file in the Tools menu was used to convert the xml data file to a cnv fil
163. ut converted decimal data iiOutputFormat x alternate format x 3 output raw decimal data x 4 output converted decimal data in XML x Y Output data in format compatible iiCompatibleMode with 37 IM IMP with firmware lt 3 0 Output Format x x N Do not output data in compatible Setup mode If iiOutputFormat 0 x Y Output date time with hex data x N Do not output date time with hex data x Y Output six character sample number with data from Dataii iiData iiTxSampleNum x iiTS iiSLT iiTSS iiTSN x iiSL iiSLT iiSACG or iiSAC x N Do not output sample number iilnitLogging iiTxHexTime x 91 Manual revision 031 Appendix Ill Command Summary SBE 37 IM Note Use SeatermIM s or Seterm232 s Upload menu to upload data that will be processed by SBE Data Processing Manually entering a data upload command does not produce data with the required header information for processing by SBE Data Processing FUNCTION CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION Continued Acquisition Microcontroller Commands ii MicroCAT ID Continued Acquisition Microcontroller Commands ii MicroCAT ID Autonomous Sampling Logging iiSampleInterval x x interval seconds between samples 6 21 600 When commanded to start sampling with iiStartNow iiStartLater iiGA GData or ResumeLogging MicroCAT takes sam
164. ve loop reducing the signal amplitude This prevents the MicroCATs in close proximity from responding to commands which is especially important when sending ID 95 Manual revision 031 Appendix V Old Style Compatible Commands SBE 37 IM Appendix V Old Style Compatible Commands To assist customers who have SBE 37 IM MicroCATs with digital firmware less than 3 0 as well as the newer MicroCATs documented in this manual Sea Bird retained the following commands in the new firmware You can use these commands as an alternative to the equivalent commands documented in Section 4 Deploying and Operating MicroCAT MicroCAT Communication Microcontroller Commands Notes MMDDYY mmddyy Set real time clock month day year for e DDMMYY and MMDDYY are all MicroCATs Must be followed by equivalent Either can be used to set HHMMSS to set time the date e Always set date and then time If a new date is entered but not a new time the new date will not be saved DDMMYY ddmmyy Set real time clock day month year for all MicroCATs Must be followed by If a new time is entered without first HHMMSS to set time entering a new date the date will reset to the last date it was set for HHMMSS hhmmss Set real time clock hour minute second with MMDDYY or DDMMYY for all MicroCATs MicroCAT Acquisition Microcontroller Commands Notes iiMMDDY Y mmddyy Set real time clock month day year e
165. wer endurance 10 14 20 Power on commands 39 Pressure sensor 88 maintenance 80 Processing data 66 Q Quick start 6 R Recovery 65 uploading data 66 Replacement parts 102 Revision history 104 RS 232 telemetry 21 67 RS 485 95 S Sample timing 14 Sampling modes 33 autonomous 35 averaging 37 combo 36 logging 35 polled 34 SBE Data Processing 10 20 73 Sea Plot 73 Seasoft 10 20 Seaterm232 10 20 21 67 SeatermIM 10 20 21 26 30 70 SeatermV2 10 20 21 26 30 66 70 Sensors 11 Serial mode telemetry 21 67 Setup commands 50 ShallowCAT handling 79 Shipping precautions 8 SIM See Surface Inductive Modem Software 10 20 Specifications 11 Status 42 Status commands 39 43 Storage 78 Super O Lube 87 Surface Inductive Modem 16 25 RS 485 95 wiring 94 System description 9 108 SBE 37 IM T Terminal program 10 20 21 26 30 66 70 Test setup 28 Testing 25 28 Thermistor 88 Timeout descriptions 33 Triton 87 Troubleshooting 84 U Unpacking MicroCAT 7 Uploading data 55 66 RS 232 telemetry 67 serial mode telemetry 67 V Versions 104 W Wiring 13 64

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