SBE 35RT Manual
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1. Carefully fit the sensor guard over the sensor Tighten the sensor guard Do not overtighten the sensor guard and do not use a wrench or pliers Check the instrument setup using DS see Section 3 Preparing for Deployment and if necessary re enter the desired parameters 37 Manual revision 012 Appendix IIl Command Summa SBE 35RT Appendix Ill Command Summary Note See Command Descriptions in Section 3 Preparing for Deployment for detailed information and examples Note Use Upload on the Toolbar or Upload Data in the Data menu to write SBE 35RT setup calibration coefficients and a user input header along with uploaded data to a asc file CATEGORY COMMAND OMMAND DESCRIPTION DS Display setup parameters ae Set real time clock month day year mmddyy Must follow with HHMMSS Set real time clock day month year ddmm Must follow with HHMMSS Set real time clock hour minute second hhmmss x number of measurements to take and average per sample 1 127 x 911 plus SBE 35RT used with Setup SBE 9plus CTD SBE 11plus Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Interface x x 32serial SBE 35RT used with SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler x sample number for first sample when sampling begins After all data has been SampleNum x __ uploaded set to 0 before starting to sample to make entire memory available for r2. raw reference resistor full scale average raw reference resistor zero average Plugging this value into the calibration equation yields the computed temperature in engineering units C ITS 90 Data Uploaded from EEPROM Note For all data formats each line of Data is placed in the SBE 35RT s EEPROM output is followed by a carriage e Each time the SBE 35RT receives a valid bottle fire confirmation sequence return and line feed when used with the SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler e When the user sends TS typically for lab use Data is uploaded using Seaterm s Upload button or DDb e in the following format date DD MMM YYYY day month year The month is a 3 character alphabetic abbreviation e g jan feb mar etc time HH MM SS hour minute second bn bottle position number bottle position number is 0 if sample was taken in response to TS diff maximum minimum raw thermistor reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement val average raw thermistor reading corrected for zero and full scale reference readings t90 average corrected raw thermistor reading converted to engineering units C ITS 90 Example SBE 35RT at room temperature user input in bold S gt DD1 2 1 06 Dee 2017 162 Woe ks bao Greta lo vel 7 3250345 90 23 2183510 2 06 Dec 2012 26715241 bn 6 dati Zl vel 264565 0 T90 23 134886 2 Manual
3. 000000 The individual Coefficient Commands listed below modify a particular Note coefficient or date F floating point number CalDate S S Temperature calibration date S string with no spaces TAO F F Temperature AO TA1 F F Temperature Al TA2 F F Temperature A2 TA3 F F Temperature A3 TA4 F F Temperature A4 Slope F F Temperature calibration slope Offset F F Temperature calibration offset 21 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Data Formats Each sample consists of the following measurement scheme repeated NCycles times e Raw reference zero Raw A D reading of 16 samples with circuit ground switched in place of the thermistor e Raw reference full scale Raw A D reading of 16 samples with a hermetically sealed precision resistor switched in place of the thermistor e Raw thermistor Raw A D reading of 16 samples with the thermistor in the circuit For example if NCycles is 8 the total number of readings is 128 8 16 reference zero readings 128 reference full scale readings and 128 thermistor readings The reported values are the simple average of the 128 readings The maximum minimum values are the maximum value read during the 128 readings minus the minimum value read during the 128 readings The average raw thermistor value corrected for zero and full scale reference readings 1s 1048576 raw thermistor average raw reference resistor zero average
4. 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD with Auto Fire Module AFM Real Time Operation The SBE 35RT makes a temperature measurement each time a bottle fire Mplus Splus CTD Carouset confirmation is received and stores the value in EEPROM Each stored value 35RT contains the time and bottle position in addition to the temperature data allowing comparison of the SBE 35RT record with CTD and water bottle data Using one SBE 35RT eliminates the need for reversing thermometers and provides higher accuracy temperature readings at lower cost caer 9 19plus 19plus V2 25 25plus CTD 35RT Autonomous Operation Calibration coefficients stored in EEPROM allow the SBE 35RT to transmit data in engineering units When configured in a real time system the SORT SBE 35RT can use the system modem channel for two way communications it is not necessary to change cable connections to communicate with and retrieve data from the SBE 35RT 9plus CTD 17plus T Carousel 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 25plus CTD AFM T 35RT Commands can be sent to the SBE 35RT to provide status display data acquisition setup data retrieval and diagnostic tests The SBE 35RT can be supplied with an optional Interface Box for setup and lab use The Interface Box provides continuous isolated power to the SBE 35RT and buffers the serial communication lines to minimize noise input to the SBE 35RT from external sources When used with the Interface Box Notes user
5. 41 Measurement cycle 35 Memory 8 36 Memory command 19 O Operation CTD Deck Unit and Carousel 24 P Parts replacement 40 R Recovery physical handling 27 uploading data 28 References 39 Replacement parts 40 Revision history 41 S Safety symbols 34 Sampling commands 20 SBE Data Processing 7 12 30 Seasave 7 12 25 26 Seasoft 7 12 Seaterm 7 12 13 14 25 26 28 main screen 14 toolbar buttons 15 SeatermV2 7 12 Setup commands 19 Software 7 Software installation 12 Specifications Interface Box 8 SBE 35RT 8 Status commands 18 System description 7 T Testing 13 Testing commands 21 U Unpacking SBE 35RT 6 Uploading data 28 V Versions 41 W Wiring 10
6. Windows when directly communicating with an SBE 19plus V2 or 25plus Py pene nine Seasave V7 real time data acquisition and SBE Data Processing Help files provide detailed data proces ide information on the software p 8 Separate software manuals on CD f na contain detailed information on The default location for the software is c Program Files Sea Bird the setup and use of the software Within that folder is a sub directory for each program 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 12 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Power and Communications Test Test Setup Locking sleeve Dummy plug Note For Steps 3 4 and 5 For the standard AG 306 bulkhead connector on the SBE 35RT align the raised bump on the side of the cable connector with the large pin pin 1 ground on the SBE 35RT Note For details on wiring setup and operation of the entire system see the SBE 11p us or SBE 33 manual as applicable Only details relating to the use of the SBE 35RT are covered here l You can communicate with and program the SBE 35RT Through an optio
7. and response to the upload file This provides you with information regarding setup and the number of samples in memory If you selected By scan number range in the Configuration Options dialog box Configure menu a dialog box requests the range Enter the desired value s and click OK Seaterm sends the calibration coefficients DC command displays the response and writes the command and response to the upload file This provides the calibration coefficients If you selected Prompt for header information in the Configuration Options dialog box Configure menu a dialog box with the header form appears Enter the desired header information and click OK In the Open dialog box enter the desired upload file name and click OK The upload file has a asc extension Seaterm sends the data upload command DDb e When the data has been uploaded Seaterm shows the S gt prompt 8 Ensure all data has been uploaded by reviewing the data 29 Notes e For complete details on use of SBE Data Processing see the SBE Data Processing manual or Help files Only details relating to the use of the SBE 35RT are covered here Seasave and SBE Data Processing versions 7 20a introduced xmlcon files in XML format Versions 7 20a and later allow you to open a con or xmlicon file and to save it to a con or xmlicon file Seasave and SBE Data Processing use the same file Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operat
8. dummy plug 6 pin MCIL 6FS to From SBE 35RT to SBE 32 Carousel 6 pin MCIL 6FS to Water Sampler and 6 pin MCIL 6FS eee wet pluggable Y cable AFM or e SBE 17plus V2 Searam 6 pin MCIL 6FS to From SBE 35RT to SBE 32 Carousel 6 pin MCIL 6FS Water Sampler for use with SBE 19 wet pluggable cable 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD 2 4 m 8 ft long and SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit of housing 6 a eat ngan Secure anode ring to housing 4 stainless steel screws 30806 LS021 L seal O ring placed in end cap groove l For mounting SBE 35RT on SBE 32C Compact or 32SC Sub Compact Carousel Water Sampler 801534 171995 171996 50309 Mount kit For standard connectors 40 Manual revision 012 Index SBE 35RT Appendix VI Manual Revision History nn a 12 03 Add wet pluggable connector drawing Update Rosette Summary to Bottle Summary change in SBE Data Processing Update Seaterm screens 10 04 Add wet pluggable cable plug equivalents Update part numbers Incorporate Seasave V7 Update wet pluggable callout switched to WB Update Recovery Warning Add information on maximum allowable value of Ncycles 127 Update description of 171220 amp 171995 Y cables can also use for 35RT to AFM Carousel amp 35RT to 17plus Carousel Add more explanation of raw reference readings in Data Output Formats section Correct maximum number of samples 179 not 170 Update to include 19plus V2 Add in
9. fire capability such as SBE 17plus V2 or AFM 33 Manual revision 012 Glossa SBE 35RT Safety and Electrical Symbols Some or all of the following symbols may be used on the optional Interface Box Symbol Potentially hazardous voltage Hazardous Voltage gt 30 VDC may be present Attention There is a potential hazard consult the manual before continuing DC Direct Current Double insulated The metal enclosure of the Interface Box is isolated such that protection from electrical shock is provided through reinforced electrical insulation Static awareness Static discharge can damage part s Protective earthing terminal 34 Manual revision 012 Appendix Functional Description SBE 35RT Appendix I Functional Description Measurement Cycle The SBE 35RT determines temperature by applying a 1 2 kHz AC excitation to a reference resistor zero ohms and an ultrastable thermistor and digitizing the output from each with a 20 bit delta sigma A D converter The reference resistor is a hermetically sealed VISHAY VHP202K inside a temperature controlled oven The switches are A Position mercury wetted reed relays with a stable contact resistance AC excitation and ratiometric comparison using a common processing channel removes measurement errors due to parasitic thermocouples offset voltages leakage currents and gain errors Maximum power dissipated in the thermistor is 5 x 10 watts Sensor output
10. following setup information IMPORTANT To complete setup review the configuration setting for your instrument by selecting your instrument type from the Configure menu list COM Fort fi Select the instrument type SBE 35 and the computer COM port for communication with the SBE 35RT Click OK 2 The main screen looks like this 15 x 18 x dg SeaTerm ersion 1 30 SeaTerm 5 File Configure Communications Utilities Data View Help V enus l View View 4 Status Coe ih Se Info ients Connect Status Headers Coefficients Init Log Capture Upload Convert Diagngstics Stop Disconnect Toolbar Command Data Echo Area Capture Status bar to file status grayed out if not capturing Upload parameter SBE35 Ver COM 1 300 8 1 n by scan tange Capturing 7 Instrument Baud rate data bits EPROM version stop bits and parity e Menus Contains tasks and frequently executed instrument commands e Toolbar Contains buttons for frequently executed tasks and instrument commands All tasks and commands accessed through the Toolbar are also available in the Menus To display or hide the Toolbar select View Toolbar in the View menu Grayed out Toolbar buttons are not applicable e Command Data Echo Area Echoes a command executed using a Menu or Toolbar button as well as the instrument s response Additionally a command can be manually typed in
11. option Click OK to save the settings m Header Information 28 Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Note To prepare for re deployment After all data has been uploaded send SampleNum 0 If this command is not sent new data will be stored after the last recorded sample preventing use of the entire memory capacity 6 Inthe Configure menu select Header Form to customize the header The dialog box looks like this default prompts are shown Promptiorline Ship Prompttor line 2 Cruise Prompt for line 3 Station Frompttor line 4 Latitude PromptiorlineS Longitude S Prompt for line 6 Prompttor line 7 e FPrompttor line 8 D Prompt for line 9 Promptfarline 10 0 Promeat for line 11 Ee Promptiorline 12 p OK The entries are free form 0 to 12 lines long This dialog box establishes the header prompts that appear for the user to fill in when uploading data if Prompt for header information was selected in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 the header included with the uploaded data if Include default header form in upload file was selected in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 Enter the desired header header prompts Click OK 7 Click Upload on the Toolbar to upload stored data from the SBE 35RT Seaterm responds as follows A Seaterm sends the status DS command displays the response and writes the command
12. 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 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 SBE 35RT is flooded point the SBE 35RT in a safe direction away from people and loosen the bulkhead connector very slowly at least 1 turn This opens an o ring seal under the connector Look for signs of internal pressure hissing or water leak If internal pressure is detected let it bleed off slowly past the connector o ring Then you can safely remove the end cap 27 Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Uploading Data from SBE 35RT 1 With the SBE 35RT still connected to the system turn on power to the Deck Unit Note Set up Upload Settings Header Information and or Header Form Steps 4 through 6 3 Inthe Configure menu select SBE 35 On the COM Settings tab select e The first time you upload data and the COM port that is connected to Modem Channel SBE 1 1plus Deck e If you want to change upload or Unit or Carousel Data SBE 33 Deck Unit as applicable header parameters 2 Double click on SeaTerm exe The display shows the main screen 4 Click on the Upload
13. to 35 35RT MCIL 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F MCIL 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F AG 206 Cable Wiring DN 32208 9plus 17plus V2 AFM to 32 and 35 35RT AG 206 W LOCKING SLEEVE G FLS P When used as 32 35 AFM or 32 35 17plusV2 combination connect P1 to AFM JB2 or 17plusV2 J3 MCIL 6FS Cable Wiring DN 32963 9plus 17plus V2 AFM to 32 and 35 35RT MCIL 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F L 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F MCI 1 1 2 3 5 3 5 4 P3 MCILS 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F 4 P2 11 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Section 3 Preparing for Deployment This section describes software installation testing and setting up the SBE 35RT commands and data formats Software Installation Seasoft V2 was designed to work with a PC running Windows XP service pack 2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 If not already installed install Sea Bird software programs on your computer using the supplied software CD 1 Insert the CD in your CD drive Notes 2 Install software Double click on SeasoftV2 exe Follow the dialog box e It is possible to use the SBE 35RT directions to install the software The installation program allows you without Seaterm by sending direct to install the desired components Install all the components or just commands from a dumb terminal or install Seaterm terminal program SeatermV2 terminal program for use terminal emulator such as
14. 1048576 NT NZ NR NZ where NR output from the reference resistor NZ output from zero ohms NT output from the thermistor The process for each acquisition cycle 1s Select zero ohms wait 0 1 seconds for the output to stabilize Average for 0 267 seconds this 1s NZ Select reference resistor wait 0 1 seconds for the output to stabilize Average for 0 267 seconds this is NR Select thermistor wait 0 1 seconds for the output to stabilize Average for 0 267 seconds this is NT eae a en The total time per cycle is 1 1 seconds The number of acquisition cycles per sample is user programmable NCycles Increasing the number of cycles per sample increases the time to acquire the sample while reducing the RMS temperature noise from the sensor The Note following RMS noise values are typical for an SBE 35 in a Triple Point of Water The SBE 35 and 35RT have the cell same circuitry so the SBE 35 RMS noise values are also valid for the SBE 35RT NCycles Acquisition Time Standard Deviation C 8 BB seconds 0 000029 35 2 seconds 0 000014 Temperature is computed using the Steinhart Hart polynomial for thermistors Steinhart and Hart 1968 Bennett 1972 as follows n output from SBE 35 1 0 to 273 15 a0 aln n a2ln n a3ln n ain n t o slope t oo offset C ITS 90 Carrying the polynomial to the fourth order captures the non linearity of the SBE 35RT thermis
15. 9 in SOn Z S Standard Optional Wet Pluggable Connector i T Connector MCBH 6MP WB AL AG 306 HP SS 3 8 length base 1 2 20 thread 79 mm Pin Signal i 1 Ground 3 1 In 2 Receive from SBE 9plus SBE 33 or Interface Box a 4 3 Transmit e 4 NC 5 Bottle fire confirmation from Carousel 6 Power 9 to 16V 201 mm 7 9 in Manual revision 012 Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Cables and Wiring AG 206 Cable Wiring DN 31116 Power Supply Interface Box to 35 35RT AG 206 W LOCKING SLEEVE G FLS P CLAMP 97 3057 6A BUSHING SBE 17413 6 pin to MS cable SBE 35RT to Power Supply Interface Box MS3106A 14S 2P SBE 17412 MCIL 6FS Cable Wiring DN 32962 Power Supply Interface Box to 35 35RT MCIL 6FS W LOCKING SLEEVE MCDLS F Se a Pd SEE SBE DRAWING 32515 BUSHING PN 171887 DGS EXTENSION CABLE DESMF DB9 to DB9 cable Power Supply XX FEET Interface Box connector to computer a acKET OLOR C CONNECTORS DESNF 10 Manual revision 012 Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT 6 pin to 6 pin cable SBE 35RT to SBE 32 when used with SBE 33 Deck Unit Y cable SBE 35RT to SBE 32 and Qplus or SBE 35RT to SBE 32 and 17plus V2 or SBE 35RT to SBE 32 and AFM SBE 35RT AG 206 Cable Wiring DN 32209 SBE 32 to 35 35RT AG 206 W LOCKING SLEEVE G FLS P AG 206 W LOCKING SLEEVE G FLS P PIN6 PN6 MCIL 6FS Cable Wiring DN 32964 SBE 32
16. 9plus to the SBE 11plus Deck Unit and the SBE 11plus to the computer Turn on power to the SBE 1 1plus For use with the SBE 33 Deck Unit A Connect the SBE 35RT to the SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler JB2 using the Sea Bird cable cable 171221 drawing 32209 for standard connectors on both instruments Connect the end labeled SBE 35 to the SBE 35RT and the end labeled SBE 32 to the Carousel B Connect the SBE 32 to the SBE 33 Deck Unit and the SBE 33 to the computer Turn on power to the SBE 33 13 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Note See Seaterm s help files Note There is at least one way and as many as three ways to enter a command e Manually type a command in Command Data Echo Area e Use a menu to automatically generate a command e Use a Toolbar button to automatically generate a command Note Once the system is configured and connected Steps 3 through 5 below to update the Status bar e on the Toolbar click Status or e from the Utilities menu select Instrument Status Seaterm sends the status command which displays in the Command Data Echo Area and updates the Status bar Computer Test Proceed as follows 1 Double click on SeaTerm exe If this is the first time the program is used the setup dialog box may appear i SeaTerm Setup x The initialization file SeaTerm ini was not found in the Windows directory Please enter the
17. A Operating 60 70 mA 6 800 meters 22 300 feet In water 0 3 kg 0 7 Ibs In air 0 7 kg 1 5 Ibs Optional Interface Box Specifications 100 240 VAC 47 63Hz 0 30A aa i The Interface Box should always be used with a three edtremel terminal outlet that includes a protective earth 3AG 250VAC Slow Blow 0 5 Amp Dimensions 178 x 127 x 57 mm 7 x 5 x 2 25 inch Weight 1 1 kg 2 5 lbs Interface Box operates properly under following conditions e Indoor use Installation Altitude up to 2000 meters Environment Temperature from 5 C to 40 C Maximum relative humidity 80 Mains supply voltage 10 Optional Interface Box Connectors Switches and LEDs e Connections gt RS 232 connects to computer gt SBE 35 connects to SBE 35RT gt AC Input connects to 100 240 VAC power supply e Power switch and LED switch turns power to Interface Box on off Red PWR LED turns on to indicate power is on e LEDs indicate if the Interface Box is communicating with other parts of the system gt Yellow TX LED flashes when message is received from SBE 35RT gt Green RX LED flashes when message is transmitted to SBE 35RT ea A100 240VAC 47 63 Hz 0 30A Interface Box front Interface Box back Fuse 250VAC 0 5A SB n O ff Manual revision 012 Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Dimensions and End Cap Connector ae 1o N as l 48 mm k gt e 1
18. Application Note 57 Connector Care and Cable Installation CAUTION Do not use WD 40 or other petroleum based lubricants as they will damage the connectors Locking sleeve Clean and inspect connectors cables and dummy plugs before every deployment and as part of your yearly equipment maintenance Inspect connectors that are unmated for signs of corrosion product around the pins and for cuts nicks or other flaws that may compromise the seal When remating 1 Lightly lubricate the inside of the dummy plug cable connector with silicone grease DC 4 or equivalent 2 Standard Connector Install the plug cable connector aligning the raised bump on the side of the plug cable connector with the large pin pin 1 ground on the SBE 35RT Remove any trapped air by burping or gently squeezing the plug connector near the top and moving your fingers toward the end cap OR MCBH Connector Install the plug cable connector aligning the pins 3 Place the locking sleeve over the plug cable connector Tighten the locking sleeve finger tight only Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do not use a wrench or pliers Verify that a cable or dummy plug is installed for each connector on the system before deployment 31 Manual revision 012 Cleaning Interface Box Calibration Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 35RT To clean the optional Interface Box 1 Disconnect the power and any othe
19. SBE 35RT Deployment with SBE 9p us CTD SBE 11p us Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler 1 Mount the SBE 35RT in a secure area on the water sampler frame where the water flushes freely and there is minimal contamination from the passive thermal mass of the metal frame or active thermal dissipation from electronic instruments Note 2 Connect the SBE 35RT to the SBE 9plus JT7 and SBE 32 Carousel Water For details on wiring setup and Sampler JB2 using the Sea Bird Y cable cable 171220 drawing 32208 operation of the entire system see for standard connector on the SBE 35RT The three arms of the cable are the SBE 11plus manual Only details labeled SBE 9 SBE 32 and SBE 35 Connect each arm to the proper device relating to the use of the SBE 35RT See Connector Mating and Maintenance in Section 5 Routine Maintenance are covered here l i l i er and Calibration for information on lubricating and burping the connectors 3 Turn on power to the SBE 11plus Deck Unit 4 Double click on Seaterm exe to verify communications and setup A Inthe Configure menu select SBE 35 Select the Com port that is connected to Modem Channel on the back of the SBE 1 1p us Deck Unit the SBE 35RT uses the modem channel for communications Click OK B Click Status on the Toolbar DS command to verify communication with the SBE 35RT and check setup parameters Change any parameters if desired see Command Descriptions in Section 3 Prep
20. SBE 35RT Digital Reversing Thermometer User s Manual Sea Bird Electronics Inc 13431 NE 20 Street Bellevue Washington 98005 USA Telephone 1 425 643 9866 Manual Version 012 04 25 13 Fax 1 425 643 9954 Firmware Version 2 0a and later seabird seabird com Seasave V7 Version 7 22 5 and later www seabird com SBE Data Processing Version 7 22 5 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 defend indemnify and hold SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use or servicing of this system Manual revision 012 Declaration of Conformit SBE 35RT Declaration of Conformity Sea Bird Electronics Inc 13431 NE 20 Street Bel
21. Settings tab The dialog box looks like this SBE 35 Configuration Options Header Information Baud for uploading data from SBE 35RT to computer For SBE 35RT this is Upload Baud rate ani n same as baud rate for general AL communication 300 baud Upload data All as a single tile By scan number range All separated by cast From a single cast Defines data upload type when 0 By cast number range using Upload on Toolbar or Upload Data in Data menu e All as single file All data uploaded into one file e By scan number range Seaterm prompts for beginning and ending scan sample numbers and uploads all data within range into one file Cancel Default Help Uk Make the selection for Upload Settings 5 Click on the Header Information tab The dialog box looks like this Defines header SBE 35 Configuration Options information included with e Prompt for header information Each time data is uploaded user is prompted to fill out user defined Prompt for header information header form Include default header form in the upload file rials ote ne inal Don t include default header form in the upload file User defined default header form included in upload file User is not prompted to add any information when data is uploaded Don t include default header form in upload file Header information not included in upload file Cancel Default Help Lk Select the desired
22. al revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT This section provides instructions for operating the SBE 35RT with a CTD Note Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler and discusses Operation of an autonomous water sampler system i e without e Deployment conducting cable with the SBE 35RT is not detailed in this manual e Recovery e Uploading data from the SBE 35RT e Comparing SBE 35RT data to CTD data The SBE 35RT can act as a stand alone substitute for a reversing thermometer recording temperature with each bottle closing The SBE 35RT is mounted in a secure area on the water sampler frame where the water flushes freely and there is minimal contamination from the passive thermal mass of the metal frame or active thermal dissipation from electronic instruments The SBE 35RT has a time constant of 0 5 seconds so it lags the SBE 3 temperature sensor on SBE 9plus 25 and 25plus CTDs if temperature is changing during the measurement interval For a first order correction Note For details on creation of a ros file eae tase Pelee determine the temporal gradient during the measurement interval from the SBE 3 temperature data in the ros file gradient corrected SBE 35RT temperature measured SBE 35RT temperature 0 5g where g temperature gradient C second 24 Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT
23. ar or pressing the Enter key to get an S gt prompt Status Command DS Display setup parameters Equivalent to Status on Toolbar List below includes where applicable command used to modify parameter e firmware version serial number date and time MMDDY Y and HHMMSS e number of measurements to take and average per sample NCycles e number of samples in memory SampleNum e interface for use with SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Interface SBE 91 Iplus for use with SBE 9plus CTD SBE 11plus Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler or SBE 32 with serial interface for use with SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD SBE 33 Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Example Display status for SBE 35RT user input in bold S gt DS GBE BO Ve 2 30e SER EAS NOx 0013 O7 Dee 20r C8149708 MMDDY Y and HHMMSS number of measurement cycles to average 8 NCycles number of data points stored in memory 2 SampleNum bottle confirm interface SBE 91lplus Interface 18 Notes e DDMMYY and MMDDYY are equivalent Either can be used to set the date Always set date and then time If a new date is entered but not a new time the new date will not be saved If a new time is entered without first entering a new date the date will reset to the last date it was set for with MMDDYY or DDMMYY Note See Data Formats for more details on how NCycles affects the measur
24. aring for Deployment and resend the status command to verify the changes C Ensure all data has been uploaded and then type SampleNum 0 and press the Enter key to make the entire memory available for recording If SampleNum is not reset to zero data will be stored after the last recorded sample D Click Disconnect on the Toolbar to free the computer Com port E Close Seaterm 5 Double click on Seasave exe to acquire the CTD cast A Set up the system and display windows B Inthe Real Time Data menu select Start Make the desired selections in the Start Real Time Data Acquisition dialog box and then click the Start button C Fire bottles as desired Each time it receives a bottle confirmation the SBE 35RT takes a sample and stores the data in EEPROM If the next bottle is fired before the SBE 35RT finishes sampling time required sample 1 1 NCycles 2 7 seconds the SBE 35RT ignores the next bottle confirmation D When the cast is complete in the Real Time Data menu select Stop Turn off power to the SBE 11plus Deck Unit 25 Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Deployment with SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD SBE 33 Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler 1 Mount the SBE 35RT in a secure area on the water sampler frame where the water flushes freely and there is minimal contamination from the passive thermal mass of the metal frame or active thermal dissi
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26. ecording If not reset to 0 data stored after last sample Start sampling continuously now outputting real time raw data Data not stored in EEPROM Sampling a Start sampling continuously now outputting real time raw data as well as computed temperature C Data not stored in EEPROM Ts Take one sample store in EEPROM and output real time DDbe Data Upload DDb e Upload data from sample b to e Test battery backed static RAM in real time RTCTest clock module Test resets date and time to default Testing Test EEPROM memory Allow 30 seconds for test Test destroys all sampling data and setup EETest ae parameters calibration coefficients etc stored in EEPROM Coefficients Display calibration coefficients all F floating point DC coefficients and date listed below are included number S string Use individual commands below to modify a with no spaces particular coefficient or date CalDate S S Temperature calibration date Date shown is when calibiation TA0 F F Temperature AO was performed TA1 F F Temperature Al Calibration TA2 F F Temperature A2 coefficients are TA3 F F Temperature A3 Hay TAC Ony TA4 F F Temperature A4 agree with Offset F FST i agree with Offset F Temperature offset Calibration Certificate shipped with SBE 35RT F Temperature slope 38 Manual revision 012 Appendix IV References SBE 35RT Appendix IV References Steinhart J S and Hart S R 1968 Calib
27. ement Note SampleNum 0 does not delete data it just resets the data pointer If you accidentally send this command before uploading recover data as follows 1 Set SampleNum a where a is your estimate of number of samples in memory Upload data If a is more than actual number of samples data for non existent samples will be bad random data Review uploaded data file carefully and delete any bad data If desired increase a and upload data again to see if there is additional valid data in memory Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Setup Commands MMDDY Y mmddyy Set real time clock month day year Must be followed by HHMMSS to set time DDMMY Y ddmmyy Set real time clock day month year Must be followed by HHMMSS to set time HHMMSS hhmmss Set real time clock hour minute second Example Set current date and time to 10 January 2014 12 00 00 user input in bold S gt MMDDYY 011014 S gt HHMMSS 120000 Or S gt DDMMYY 100114 S gt HHMMSS 120000 NCycles x x number of measurements to take and average per sample 1 127 Time required for each measurement is 1 1 seconds therefore total time for each sample is 1 1 seconds NCycles Averaged data is stored in EEPROM and or transmitted real time depending on sampling mode In a thermally quiet environment temperature noise standard deviation 1s 0 000029 sqrt 8 NCycles C In
28. esired filename in dialog box before beginning upload S gt DD1 16 Upload scans 1 through 16 S gt DD1 1 Upload scan 1 S gt DD Upload all scans in memory 20 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Testing Commands RTCTest Test battery backed static RAM in real time clock module Test resets date and time to default 01 Jan 1980 00 00 00 but does not reset other setup parameters or destroy sampling data in memory SBE 35RT requires you to enter command twice to provide verification before it proceeds EETest Test EEPROM memory Allow 30 seconds for test Test destroys all sampling data and setup parameters calibration coefficients NCycles etc stored in EEPROM SBE 35RT requires you to enter command twice to provide verification before it proceeds Calibration Coefficients Commands DC Display calibration coefficients Notes Equivalent to Coefficients on Toolbar e Date shown is when calibration was performed Calibration coefficients are initially factory set and should agree with Calibration Example Display coefficients for SBE 35RT user input in bold S gt DC SBE35 V 2 0a SERIAL NO 0011 08 Dec 10 AQ 5 156252707e 03 Al 1 430180396e 03 Certificate shipped with SBE 35RT e See individual Coefficient Commands below for definitions of the data in the example A2 PA E oee a A3 aikp VOGATS 2 5605 A4 2 446454055e 07 SLOPE 1 000000 OFFSET 0
29. formation about compatibility with Vista Add reference to SeatermV2 Update connector maintenance information for consistency with application note 57 011 Redesign interface box and update manual to meet CE requirements Add information about xmlcon configuration file Update address 012 Update to include SBE 25plus Add Declaration of Conformity Add cable wiring drawings Update software compatibility information 41 Manual revision 012 Index C Cables 10 Calibration 32 Calibration coefficient commands 21 CE certification 3 Cleaning 32 Clock 8 36 Command summary 38 Commands calibration coefficients 21 data upload 20 date 19 descriptions 18 memory 19 sampling 20 setup 19 status 18 testing 21 Communication defaults 16 Connector 9 31 Corrosion precautions 31 D Data formats 22 Data processing 30 Data upload command 20 Date commands 19 Declaration of Conformity 3 Deployment preparing for 12 Description 7 Dimensions 9 Disassembly 37 E Electrical symbols 34 Electronics disassembly reassembly 37 End cap connector 9 F Flooded instrument 27 Format data 22 Functional description 35 G Glossary 33 I Installation software 12 Interface box connectors 8 LEDs 8 Interface Box specifications 8 L Limited liability statement 2 42 Index SBE 35RT M Maintenance 31 Manual revision history
30. free the computer Com port E Close Seaterm 5 Double click on Seasave exe to acquire the CTD cast A Set up the system and display windows B Inthe Real Time Data menu select Start Make the desired selections in the Start Real Time Data Acquisition dialog box and then click the Start button C Fire bottles as desired Each time it receives a bottle confirmation the SBE 35RT takes a sample and stores the data in EEPROM If the next bottle is fired before the SBE 35RT finishes sampling time required sample 1 1 NCycles 2 7 seconds the SBE 35RT ignores the next bottle confirmation D When the cast is complete in the Real Time Data menu select Stop Turn off power to the SBE 33 Deck Unit 26 Manual revision 012 Section 4 Deploying and Operating SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Recovery Rinse the SBE 35RT and the other underwater instruments with fresh water WARNING and dry thoroughly If the SBE 35RT 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
31. ing SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Comparing SBE 35RT Data to CTD Data To compare the uploaded SBE 35RT asc data file to the CTD data file hex or dat process the CTD data in SBE Data Processing 1 Double click on SBEDataProc exe 2 Create a ros bottle file which contains CTD data for a user selected range of scans before and after each bottle firing A In SBE Data Processing s Run menu select Data Conversion B On the File Setup tab select the configuration xmlcon or con file and data dat or hex file for your CTD C On the Data Setup tab set the following Create file types create both data and bottle file or bottle file only Source of scan range data scans marked with bottle confirm bit Scan range offset 0 Scan range duration 1 1 NCycles D See the SBE Data Processing manual or Help files for selection of other parameters on the File Setup and Data Setup tabs E Click Start Process SBE Data Processing creates a cnv file with all the CTD data if create both data and bottle file was selected in Step 2C and a ros file with CTD data for the scans associated with each bottle 3 Create a btl bottle summary file which contains averaged values as well as optional minimum maximum and standard deviation for each bottle A In SBE Data Processing s Run menu select Bottle Summary B On the File Setup tab select the configuration xmlcon or con file and ros file for your CTD C On the Data Setup tab
32. ions in this section 15 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT 3 Inthe Configure menu select SBE 35 The dialog box looks like this SBE 35 Configuration Options a x Upload Settings Header Information Firmware Wersion Interface for communication Computer COM port baud rate data bits C between computer and and parity for communication between Deck Unit or Interface Box computer and SBE 35RT For COM port e SBE 11plus Deck Unit COM Settings Com port connected to COMM Port Baud Rate blode Modem Channel puo AS 232 Full Duplex e SBE 33 Deck Unit COM port C KSAB Haro uplesl connected to Carousel Data erdan endem e Optional Interface Box COM port connected to RS 232 ModemAS485 ID C Prompt C Automatically get i Parity Eyen Odd ff None Cancel Default Help e Make the selections in the Configuration Options dialog box pie Pcie Sea e COMM Port COM 1 through COM 10 as applicable en you clic Seaterm saves the Configuration Options settings to iSo A the SeaTerm ini file in your Windows i i a directory SeaTerm ini contains the last e Parity None saved settings for each instrument e Mode RS 232 Full Duplex SBE 35 37 etc When you open Click OK to save the settings Seaterm and select the desired Hehe n a aa 4 Ifusing the optional Interface Box Click Connect on the Toolbar e Co
33. l Time in winter and 0800 to 1700 Pacific Daylight Time 1500 to 0000 Universal Time the rest of the year Manual revision 012 Unpacking SBE 35RT Section 1 Introduction SBE 35RT Shown below is a typical SBE 35RT shipment Optional Interface Box Optional SBE 35RT to Interface Box cable Optional Interface Box to computer cable Fi get Optional AC power cord for Interface Box Software and Electronic Copies of Software Manuals on CD ROM Manual revision 012 Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT This section describes the functions and features of the SBE 35RT including specifications dimensions and connectors System Description The SBE 35RT is an accurate ocean range temperature sensor that is capable of measuring temperature in the ocean to depths of 6800 meters 22 300 ft The SBE 35RT communicates via a standard RS 232 interface at 300 baud 8 data bits no parity Note The SBE 35RT is used with the SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler and one of Each sample consists the following CTD systems of NCycles e Real Time Operation ne ule e Wet ter SBE 9plus CTD with SBE 11plus Deck Unit or WIA eaves oie SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD with SBE 33 Deck Unit measurements stored f SIE and or transmitted as e Autonomous Operation details not documented in this manual applicable SBE 9plus CTD with SBE 17plus V2 Searam or SBE
34. levue WA 98005 USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturers 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 4C 4M 5T 5P 5M 7 8 9plus 11plus 14 16plus V2 16plus IM V2 17plus V2 18 19plus V2 21 25plus 26plus 27 29 32 32C 32SC 33 35 35RT 36 37 IMP 37 IM 37 SMP 37 SM 37 SIP 37 Sl 38 39 39 IM 41 41CP 43 43F 44 45 49 50 52 MP 53BPR 54 55 56 63 SIM ICC IMM PDIM AFM 90488 90204 90402 90504 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 61010 1 2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipments for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use Part 1 General Requirements Declaration based upon compliance to the Essential Requiremen
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36. nal Interface Box for easy setup in the lab Through an SBE 1 1p us Deck Unit connected to the SBE 9plus CTD and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Through an SBE 33 Deck Unit connected to an SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler Setup for each of these options is described below By hand unscrew the locking sleeve from the SBE 35RT s bulkhead connector If you must use a wrench or pliers be careful not to loosen the bulkhead connector instead of the locking sleeve Remove the dummy plug from the SBE 35RT s bulkhead connector by pulling the plug firmly away from the connector For use with the optional Interface Box A Connect the SBE 35RT to SBE 35 on the Interface Box using the Sea Bird cable supplied with the Interface Box cable 80555 drawing 31116 for standard connector on the SBE 35RT B Connect RS 232 on the Interface Box to your computer s serial port using the DB 9P DB 9S cable C Connect the Interface Box to a standard 3 prong grounded AC outlet using the UL IEC approved power cord AC voltage between 100 240 VAC Turn on power to the Interface Box For use with the SBE 1 1p us Deck Unit A Connect the SBE 35RT to the SBE 9plus JT7 and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler JB2 using the Sea Bird Y cable cable 171220 drawing 32208 for standard connectors on all three instruments The three arms of the cable are labeled SBE 9 SBE 32 and SBE 35 Connect each arm to the proper instrument B Connect the SBE
37. nfiguration Options dialog box shows the last saved settings for that instrument 5 The display looks like this o7 This shows that correct communications between the computer and the SBE 35RT has been established If the system does not respond as shown above e if using the optional Interface Box Click Connect again e Verify the correct instrument was selected in the Configure menu and the COM setting was entered correctly in the Configuration Options dialog box Note that the baud rate s factory setting is documented on the front cover of this manual e Check the cabling between all components of the system 16 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT 6 Note See Data Formats for detailed descriptions of each output parameter Display SBE 35RT status information by clicking Status on the Toolbar The display looks like this SBE SGV 2 0a SERIAL NO 0013 07 Dee 2012 08249208 number of measurement cycles to average 8 number of data points stored in memory 2 bOotLle conturm interface SBE Ollplus Command the SBE 35RT to take a sample by typing TS and pressing the Enter key The display looks like this LOTe2O WOPTE Sd QoQ Gosay a gt 35 Z9 2699S o e Aespa A rA where e 197 20 average of raw reference zero readings taken during a measurement e 1047481 average of raw reference resistor full scale readings taken during a measurement e 289795 4 average
38. of raw thermistor readings taken during a measurement e 15 maximum minimum raw reference zero reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement e 35 maximum minimum raw reference resistor full scale reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement e 29 maximum minimum raw thermistor reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement e 289955 4 average raw thermistor reading corrected for zero and full scale reference readings e 22 654745 average corrected raw thermistor reading converted to engineering units C ITS 90 These numbers should be reasonable 1 e the thermistor should be reading room temperature The SBE 35RT is ready for programming and deployment 17 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Command Descriptions This section describes commands and provides sample outputs See Appendix III Command Summary for a summarized command list When entering commands e Input commands to the SBE 35RT in upper or lower case letters and register commands by pressing the Enter key e The SBE 35RT sends CMD if an invalid command is entered e Ifthe system does not return an S gt prompt after executing a command press the Enter key to get the S gt prompt e Establish communications by clicking Connect on the Toolb
39. ows 7 PCB Printed Circuit Board SBE 35RT High accuracy digital reversing thermometer SBE Data Processing Sea Bird s Windows data processing software which calculates and plots conductivity temperature pressure data from auxiliary sensors and derived variables Scan One data sample Seasave V7 Sea Bird s Windows real time data acquisition software used to acquire convert and display real time or archived raw data 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 Seaterm SeatermV2 Seasave V7 SBE Data Processing Seaterm Sea Bird s Windows terminal program used to communicate with e SBE 35RT e SBE 19 19plus or 25 CTD e SBE 1lplus or 33 Deck Unit SeatermV2 Windows terminal program auncher Depending on the instrument selected it launches Seaterm232 RS 232 instruments Seaterm485 RS 485 instruments or SeatermIM inductive modem instruments SeatermV2 is used to communicate with SBE 19plus V2 or 25plus CTD 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 SeatermAF V2 Windows software used to communicate with Sea Bird instruments with auto
40. pation from electronic instruments Note For details on wiring setup and 2 Connect the SBE 35RT to the SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler JB2 using operation of the entire system see the Sea Bird cable cable 171221 drawing 32209 for standard connector the SBE 33 and the CTD manuals on the SBE 35RT Connect the end labeled SBE 35 to the SBE 35RT and Only details relating to the use of the the end labeled SBE 32 to the Carousel See Connector Mating and SBE 35RT are covered here Maintenance in Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration for information on lubricating and burping the connectors 3 Turn on power to the SBE 33 Deck Unit 4 Double click on Seaterm exe to verify communications and setup A Inthe Configure menu select SBE 35 Select the Com port that is connected to Carousel Data on the back of the SBE 33 Deck Unit the SBE 35RT uses the Carousel data channel for communications Click OK B Click Status on the Toolbar DS command to verify communication with the SBE 35RT and check setup parameters Change any parameters if desired see Command Descriptions in Section 3 Preparing for Deployment and resend the status command to verify the changes C Ensure all data has been uploaded and then type SampleNum 0 and press the Enter key to make the entire memory available for recording If SampleNum is not reset to zero data will be stored after the last recorded sample D Click Disconnect on the Toolbar to
41. ploying to allow the desiccant to remove any moisture from the housing As a precaution before beginning Upload any data in memory and Record the setup parameters from the DS command response Remove the sensor end cap and electronics A B Wipe the outside of the sensor end cap and housing dry being careful to remove any water at the seam between them To access the hex flats for unscrewing the end cap first unthread the sensor guard by rotating counter clockwise Carefully remove the sensor guard Unthread the end cap by rotating counter clockwise using a wrench on the hex flats if necessary Slide the end cap and attached electronics out of the housing Note that the electronics are electrically connected to the bulkhead connector Remove any water from the O ring and mating surface inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Be careful to protect the sensor and O ring from damage or contamination Reinstall the sensor end cap and electronics A Remove any water from the O ring and mating surface in the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O ring and mating surface for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to the O ring and mating surface Carefully fit the end cap and electronics into the housing and rethread the end cap into place Use a wrench on the hex flats to ensure the end cap is tightly secured
42. pt of a valid bottle fire confirmation sequence when used with an SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler e When the SBE 35RT receives a valid bottle fire confirmation sequence a character with decimal value 6 followed by a character with decimal value greater than 48 and less than 84 it takes a measurement NCycles in duration and stores the data in EEPROM Cal Start data sampling continuously now outputting real time raw data Data is not stored in EEPROM To stop sampling press Esc key or type Ctrl C and then press Enter key Time from start of one sample to start of next is 1 1 NCycles 2 7 seconds The 2 7 seconds is required for transmitting real time data Run Start data sampling continuously now outputting real time raw data as well as computed temperature C Data is not stored in EEPROM To stop sampling press Esc key or type Ctrl C and then press Enter key Time from start of one sample to start of next is 1 1 NCycles 2 7 seconds The 2 7 seconds is required for converting measured values to computed temperature and transmitting real time data TS Take one sample consisting of NCycles measurements store average in EEPROM and transmit average real time Data Upload Command DDb e Upload data from memory from sample b to sample e First sample is number 1 If DD is sent all samples are uploaded Examples Upload data from EEPROM user input in bold Click Capture on Toolbar and enter d
43. r cables from the Interface Box 2 Using a soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water clean the exterior of the Interface Box with gentle pressure Use special care cleaning around any connectors to avoid getting water into them 3 Wait until the Interface Box is completely dry before reconnecting power cables and other electrical connections SBE 35RTs are calibrated to ITS 90 temperature using Sea Bird s computer controlled calibration baths Extremely well insulated the baths provide a uniform toroidal circulation yielding an overall transfer accuracy against an SPRT within 0 00025 C Repeatability at each of eleven individually mapped sensor positions is better than 0 0001 C Sea Bird s metrology laboratory underpins the temperature calibration baths Following consultation with the U S National Institute of Standards and Technology the metrology lab was configured to achieve temperature precision of 50 uK and accuracy of 0 0005 C To obtain this performance premium primary references including four Jarrett water triple point cells with maintenance bath and an Isotech gallium melt cell are operated in conjunction with two YSI 8163 standards grade platinum resistance thermometers and an ASL F18 Automatic Temperature Bridge 32 Manual revision 012 Glossa SBE 35RT Glossary Note All Sea Bird software listed was designed to work with a computer running Windows XP service pack 2 or later Windows Vista or Wind
44. ration Curves for Thermistors Deep Sea Research 15 p 497 Bennett A S 1972 The Calibration of Thermistors over the Temperature range 0 30 C Deep Sea Research 19 p 157 39 Manual revision 012 Appendix V Replacement Parts SBE 35RT Appendix V Replacement Parts Part eee eat Quantity in Aluminum temperature Screws to end cap to protect 23013C l sensor guard temperature sensor 90248 For lab use with SBE 35RT 171887 DB 9P to DB 9S I O Connect Interface Box cable 3 0 m 10 ft long to computer 17015 AC power cable For Interface Box l 6 pin AG 206 to 4 pin 80555 MS3106A 148 2P cable EPRE Interface Box 2 4m 8 ft long Toara OPE Cay Pon SBE S RT connector 1 plug with locking sleeve 17043 Plastic locking sleeve For cable dummy plug l From SBE 35RT to SBE 32 Carousel 6 pin AG 206 to Water Sampler and 171220 6 pin AG 206 to e SBE 9plus CTD 6 pin AG 206 Y cable e AFM or e SBE 17plus V2 Searam From SBE 35RT to SBE 32 Carousel 6 pin AG 206 to Water Sampler for use with 171221 6 pin AG 206 cable SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 2 4m 8 ft long 25plus CTD and SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit l l 6 pin MCIL 6FS wet pluggable connector to Connect SBE 35RT to 4 pin MS3106A 14S 2P_ Interface Box cable 2 4 m 8 ft long 6 pin MCDC 6 F wet 171498 1 pluggable dummy plug For SBE 35RT connector with locking sleeve Plastic locking sleeve for 171192 et plugeable connector For cable
45. revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Real Time Data from Cal Command When the user sends Cal real time data is output in the following format measurement during a measurement measurement maximum minimum raw reference zero reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement maximum minimum raw reference resistor full scale reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement maximum minimum raw thermistor reading during a measurement provides a measure of the amount of variation during the measurement average raw thermistor reading corrected for zero and full scale reference readings Example SBE 35RT at room temperature user input in bold S gt CAL Vo 04 LOS 743s 2691398 L3 37 22 269275 4 Idee tr LOA S493 26889990 12 35 SP 20903074 LOTelZ LOSTSOL 2698990 LA wy Ap 20899979 Real Time Data from Run or TS Command When the user sends Run or TS real time data is output in the same format as for Cal with the addition of an eighth column for average corrected raw thermistor reading converted to engineering units C ITS 90 Example SBE 35RT at room temperature user input in bold S gt RUN LOT 204 LOA TAGS ZOOL S 90s 13 3 D2 2092 lowe 2a eS O20 7 TO Le eh BATAI Oso Io 60 LA Bo Do Zoegd S04 Zana LOO 06 IGT oLZ LUAT AGoT Io LA 2 4S ACOR O nS Zae505 led 23 Manu
46. selectable operating modes are e Help files provide detailed e Sample continuously and output the real time data data is not stored in information on the software EEPROM or e Separate software manuals on CD e Take a single sample store the data in EEPROM and output the ROM contain detailed information on real time data the setup and use of Seasave V7 and SBE Data Processing s Sea Bird suppliiesihe curren The SBE 35RT is supplied with a powerful Windows software package version of our software when you Seasoft V2 which includes o purchase an instrument As software Seaterm and SeatermV2 terminal programs for easy communication revisions occur we post the revised and data retrieval software on our FTP site See our e Seasave V7 real time data acquisition and display website www seabird com for the e SBE Data Processing program for calculation and plotting of CTD latest software version number a parameters and derived variables description of the software changes and instructions for downloading the software from the FTP site Manual revision 012 Section 2 Description of SBE 35RT SBE 35RT SBE 35RT Specifications 5 to 35 C Initial Accurac 0 001 C C per year Up to 179 samples each an average of DAO TONASE NCycles measurements 1 127 Real Time Clock Watch crystal type External Power 9 16 VDC On power application Current approximately I minute 140 160 m
47. set the following Output min max values for averaged variables select to obtain minimum maximum and standard deviation for each parameter Select Averaged Variables click to select parameters to process Select Derived Variables click to select parameters to calculate from input parameters D Click Start Process SBE Data Processing creates a btl file with summary CTD data for the scans associated with each bottle firing 30 Manual revision 012 Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 35RT Section 5 Routine Maintenance and Calibration Corrosion Precautions Ring shaped anode This section reviews corrosion precautions connector mating and maintenance and sensor calibration The SBE 35RT s accuracy is sustained by the care and calibration of the sensors and by establishing proper handling practices Rinse the SBE 35RT with fresh water after use and prior to storage All stainless steel screws that are exposed to salt water have been generously lubricated with Blue Moly After each cruise remove these screws and re lubricate This compound is electrically conductive use care to ensure it does not get on PCBs A ring shaped zinc anode is attached to the connector end of the SBE 35RT housing Check the anode periodically to verify that it is securely fastened and has not been eaten away Avoid direct attachment of metal objects to the housing Connector Mating and Maintenance Note See
48. terface x x 911plus SBE 35RT used with SBE 9plus CTD SBE 11plus Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler x 32serial SBE 35RT used with SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 25plus CTD SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit and SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler SampleNum x x sample number for first sample when sampling begins After all previous data has been uploaded from SBE 35RT set sample number to 0 before starting to sample again to make entire memory available for recording If SampleNum is not reset to 0 data will be stored after last recorded sample SBE 35RT can store up to 179 samples 19 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Notes Data format varies depending on the sampling command See Data Formats after these Command Descriptions To capture real time data from Cal Run or TS to a file do this before starting sampling A Click Capture on Toolbar B Enter desired file name in dialog box Capture status displays in status bar at bottom of screen Notes To save data to a file click Capture on the Toolbar before entering DDb e See Data Formats after these Command Descriptions Use Upload on the Toolbar or Upload Data in the Data menu to write SBE 35RT setup calibration coefficients and a user input header along with uploaded data to a asc file Sampling Commands The SBE 35RT samples when commanded by the user Cal Run or TS or automatically upon recei
49. this area from the available commands for the instrument Note that the instrument must be awake for it to respond to a command use Connect on the Toolbar to wake up the instrument when using it with the Interface Box e Status bar Provides status information To display or hide the Status bar select View Status bar in the View menu 14 Manual revision 012 Section 3 Preparing for Deployment SBE 35RT Following are the Toolbar buttons applicable to the SBE 35RT Button Command Connect Re establish communications with SBE 35RT Connect Computer responds with S gt prompt key Display instrument setup and status number of Status measurements to take and average per sample DS number of samples in memory etc Display calibration coefficients Capture instrument responses on screen to file File has cap extension Press Capture again to Capture l i turn off capture Capture status displays in Status bar Upload data stored in SBE 35RT s memory DDb e along with status calibration coefficient and _ use Upload to user input header information Uploaded file include status has asc extension calibration Before using Upload coefficient and user input e Configure upload and header parameters ie in Configure menu information e Remove power to stop sampling in file Free computer COM port used to communicate Disconnect with SBE 35RT COM port can then be used by another program See Command Descript
50. tor output to better than 0 0001 C 35 Manual revision 012 Appendix l Functional Description SBE 35RT Real Time Clock Memory A low power watch crystal is used as the real time clock frequency source Data The SBE 35RT stores up to 179 samples in EEPROM EEPROM memory is non volatile and data in the memory is not lost as a result of removal of external power Timekeeping Time is stored in the real time clock with a back up lithium battery Time is kept when external power is removed Settings Calibration coefficients and setup and operating parameters SampleNum NCycles etc are written to EEPROM and are non volatile These settings do not change if external power is removed 36 Manual revision 012 Appendix Il Electronics Disassembly Reassembl SBE 35RT Appendix II Electronics Disassembly Reassembly Disassembly Unscrew sensor guard iets aH ns Unscrew end cap using na a wrench on ji fa hex flats i Reassembly Note Before delivery a desiccant package is placed in the housing and the housing is filled with dry Argon gas These measures help prevent condensation To ensure proper functioning 1 Install a new desiccant bag each time you open the housing If a new bag is not available see Application Note 71 Desiccant Use and Regeneration drying If possible dry gas backfill each time you open the housing If you cannot wait at least 24 hours before rede
51. ts 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 St Authorized Signature Name Title of Signatory President Date 27 June 2012 Place Bellevue WA Manual revision 012 Table of Contents SBE 35RT Table of Contents Limited Liability Statement sivsicscisscccsieccccvasieccscnieddccvaseessccasetecsssauascveddcavasvessves 2 Declaration of Conformity siaccssscaiidssccussecssncsicciescussacsassidewsdesiactencdidivessaisascdsseee 3 Table aor Contents acsiceesscstcscsedeedsnn sossatesssscesvesdsastucwescesnedersstdsduesenvessendsenssosecettss 4 Section 1s INCEO MUCHO icsdedccsciessssvestusecssscesdeves sodceasbacesavendesscaseeinesseaavivensseuesaves 5 ADOH Mantais a a aes acceet 5 Unpackne SBESSR Pormes dia ciiastelaiied deimieaiceia dha catitasseutes 6 Section 2 Description Of SBE 35 RT 0 scccssssssssssscccssscssssssscccsscceesccssccoses 7 SVSlCMMDESCTDUOM irae 8 aretha dat tan aa A een oe a te Aca gt case elon 2e 7 SBE SRT SPSCMIC ALON anini UG tl nee la AAG Gh A cae crile tac 8 Optional Interface Box Specifications 2uacsi eisai eae 8 Optional Interface Box Connectors Switches and LEDS cccccceeeeeeeees 8 Dimensions and End Cap Connector ordscsrorosi ninoi iiai a aa 9 Cablesand WHINE cereiro ia e E epllcsudoedaaese terasasonudomn eases 10 Sectio
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