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1. Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALT Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B2 Hot Buttons p 5M e e o Hot Buttons are the little squares you can click on to do something important without leaving the Main Screen If this button says ON click on it to turn Manta 2 Click this button to logging off toggle your If this button says OFF circulator if any click on it to turn Manta 2 on and off logging on Click this button to start one wipe cycle for your turbidity sensor if any Manta2 Control Software Vers on 0 1 8 39 PC Manta2 re den Manta2 Logging is OFF Circulator is OFF Wipe One Cycle Now Capture One Line of Data to Capture One Line of Data to PC with Annotation PC without Annotation Clear Data from PC Display DATE 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 Connected on COMS TIME 18 20 49 18 19 02 18 18 52 18 18 42 18 18 32 18 18 22 18 18 12 18 17 53 18 17 43 18 17 33 18 17 23 18 17 13 18 17
2. 5 Tighten the set screw Please do not over tighten the set screw on the little rotating arm that holds the wiper pad that will strip the threads and that will cause spontaneous cursing And don t rotate the wiper arm manually that will strip the gears and stick you with a big hard to explain repair bill Your turbidity sensor may be equipped at the factory with an extended brush arm For best results change the brush frequently by pulling the old brush out of the brush arm body and sliding a fresh brush into the brush slot as shown below Use the first Allen wrench from your wiper lit to remove the standard turbidity sensor wiper Use the other Allen wrench to install the MEAS brush arm Notice that the Allen set screw seats on the flat side of the wiper motor shaft Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C13 Fluorometers Our chlorophyll rhodamine blue green algae CDOM colored dissolved organic matter fluoroscein and crude oil sensors are Turner Designs fluorometric sensors with each tuned to the slightly different wavelengths Fluorescence occurs when a molecule absorbs light at one wavelength and then emits that energy at a different wavelen
3. Use this cable to connect the Manta to your computer via a USB port Do not use the USB adapter cable with anything but your PC and a Manta 2 e Weighted Sensor Guard Replace the storage calibration cup with the weighted sensor guard just before using your Manta 2 in the field Unlike the products of lesser manufacturers the Manta 2 uses the same basic components regardless of how many sensors you order Most importantly we have a No Cramming Rule that prevents our stuffing too many sensors into an artificially small instrument diameter Yes we know that you like small instruments but cramming sensors together usually results in sensors whose performance reliability and repair or maintenance ease IS compromised Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp e Multiprobe User Manual 3 A3P3 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual o0 when you ordered your Manta 2 one of the product specialists determined the optimum housing diameter for the sensors you selected The Manta 2 sizes outside diameters are 2 inches actually 1 95 2 5 inches 2 45 3 inches 2 95 3 5 inches 3 50 4 inches 4 00 and occasionally even 4 5 inches 4 50 Anytime you wish to add or subtract sensors we can use all of your Manta 2 s circuit board
4. Manta 2 SDI 12 Adapter 113 F2 Manta 2 Communications Protocol 113 F3 Manta 2 Power Options 113 F4 Manta 2 Bluetooth Operation 113 Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual F5 The Nature of lon Selective Electrodes and the Difference between Concentration and Activity 113 F6 Calibrating Eureka s Turner Fluorometers Chlorophyll B G Algae etc F7 Manta 2 Logging with an Uninterrupted External Power Supply 113 F8 Luminescent and Fluorescent DO Sensors 113 Q Do you have anti fouling methods A Yes including various wipers copper parts and a unique method for slowly dissolving copper gauze in the water near the sensors Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e 9 e Multiprobe UserManual o Z 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B The Manta 2 Control Software B1 Main Screen We call the Manta 2 Control Software s main screen the Main Screen because it s the screen that first appears when you click on the Manta 2 Control Software icon and because you ca
5. ga Temp d DH units Turb NTU TURE 5pCond e obo 95 TEMP COND ODO ODO mg l ODO CablePo Temp d none TEMP ZUD PADO Z UD PADO U0 0101 U0 0101 20070101 000101 ZUD AD ciini 1 Cal Record Sensors an Calibrate Manta2 Calibrate menu Set Time Date Set BP SoCond u5 cm SpCond m5 cm DO mg l DO oSatl ODO mg l ODO oSat pH units ORP mY Depth m Depth FE Turb NTL Chl ug l Rhod ug l Sa e Order X mM Manta2 Sensors and Parameters List menu 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 www meas spec com wq sales meas spec com
6. must be shown on the Service Memorandum the address label of each shipping carton and any correspondence related to the equipment returned for repair Please carefully pack your equipment in its original shipping case or other protective package to avoid in transit damage Such damage is not covered by warranty so we suggest that you insure the shipment We also recommend that the entire instrument including the battery pack and charger when applicable be returned unless a particular faulty component has been clearly isolated Send the Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S e ee Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual instrument and a complete Service Memorandum to MEAS using the address shown on the Service Memorandum Whether or not the unit is under warranty it is your responsibility to pay shipping charges for delivery to MEAS E5 Amphibian 2 Archer Screen Shots Below are the Amphibian 2 s common screens which are nearly identical to the screens you see when operating a Manta 2 with a PC At this point we assume that you ve read Section B and so know what these screens mean F Eureka Amphibiar cx 10 17 X F Eureka Amphibiar 10 13 X Parameter Value A Parameter Value A Temp deg C 19 71 Temp deg
7. 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 2 Select a calibration standard whose value is close to the values you expect to see in the field For best results use fresh calibration solutions and discard once they have been used 3 Rinse sensors thoroughly more than once may be required with DI deionized water especially if you have been using other calibration solutions Shake the transmitter vigorously to remove traces of old calibration solutions repeat if necessary 4 Hinse the sensors twice with a small quantity of your calibration standard Discard the used calibration standard 5 Immerse the sensor in the calibration standard This is usually accomplished by pouring the standard into the Manta 2 s calibration cup once it has been screwed onto the Manta 2 housing Secure your Manta with the sensors pointing up and fill the calibration cup with your calibration standard Make sure the standard covers the sensor entirely and that it also covers the thermistor for those parameters that are temperature compensated 6 Select the parameter to be calibrated by clicking on the Manta 2 pull down menu in the Main Screen then clicking on Calibrate and then clicking on the parameter you wish to calibrate First enter the calibration value and press enter when the reading has stabilized press enter t
8. 2 2 2 2 5 Click on the Set Time and Date button to see the Manta 2 s opinion on time and date If you wish to change any of those values just type the new value in the appropriate box or click the box at the bottom of the screen above right to synchronize the Manta 2 time and date with that of the device you re using to read the Manta 2 i e your PC or Amphibian Q How do your instruments stand up in poor field conditions A They work great in the worst field conditions This is due in part to the fact that we provide excellent customer service and actually make improvements based on what our customers tell us Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D Data Logging D1 Whats the difference between Logging and Snapshot Logging always refers to unattended data capture and storage in the Manta 2 Snapshot refers to the manual capture and storage of data in your PC or Amphibian D2 WhyWe Do Logging the Way We Do Other Manufacturers require you type in long strings of digits to specify start time start date end time end date logging interval and who knows what else One wrong di
9. B b B li d B i O F B Click the Clear Data from PC Screen hot button to remove the data you see on the screen and start over with only the most recent data Clicking this button does not close the program Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B3 PC Pull Down Menu The Manta 2 has two pull down menus called PC and Manta 2 They re called pull downs because when you click on them a bunch of hidden buttons appear When you click on the PC pull down menu you get six buttons to choose from Set Scroll Interval Set Snapshot Location Automatic Snapshot is Graphing COM Ports Control Software Version B3a Set Scroll Interval Click on Set Scroll Interval if you wish to change the time for which lines of data on your PC or Amphibian screen are updated You can click on a specific scroll interval or type in your own Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e Multiprobe UserManual iti Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B3b Set Snapshot Locati
10. Software Version 0 1 8 39 PC Manta2 Manage Manta Files Logging Set Up Cel Log Circulator is OFF Wipe One Cycle Now 7j sensors and Parameters List Ctrl I E SetManta2 Time and Date Manta 2 Version Set BP SpCond uS cm SpCond mS cm DATE TME TempdegC pHunits ORPmv POMA 03 0311 18 17 43 i DO Sat 03 0311 18 17 33 Y x e ODO mg l 03 0311 18 17 23 23 39 5 89 142 i ODO 28at 03 03 11 18 17 13 23 39 5 89 142 i l 03 03 11 18 17 03 23 39 5 89 142 pH units 03 0311 18 16 53 23 39 5 88 142 i ORP mV 03 0311 18 16 43 23 39 5 89 142 Depth m 03 03 11 18 16 32 23 39 5 89 142 TUN 03 03 11 18 16 14 23 38 5 89 142 E 03 03 11 18 16 04 23 38 5 90 142 i Turb NTU 03 0341 18 15 33 23 37 5 89 142 Chl ug l 03 0341 18 15 23 23 37 5 89 142 03 03 11 18 15 13 2337 5 90 142 iE 04e NH4 mg L N NO3 mg L N Cl mg L LE D 5 D D a 03 03 11 18 14 58 23 37 5 89 142 03 03 11 18 14 48 23 37 5 90 142 03 03 11 18 14 38 23 37 03 03 11 18 14 28 23 37 03 03 11 18 14 18 23 36 bg cells mL 03 03 11 18 14 08 23 36 VentedDepth m 03 03 11 18 13 58 23 36 VentedDepth ft 03 03 11 18 13 48 23 36 ger 03 03 11 18 13 38 23 36 03 03 11 18 13 28 23 35 Stage ft 03 03 11 18 13 18 23 35 RDO Sat 03 03 11 18 13 08 23 35 m 03 03 11 18 12 58 23 35 0 9 co co OOo CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO CO C
11. Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual change the tip by unscrewing the old tip and replacing it with the new tip Recalibrate and you re ready to go C7 Conductivity MEAS uses the four electrode method to determine water conductivity Two pairs of graphite electrodes are situated in a stable geometry you can barely see the electrodes they look like two bul s eyes inside the slot on the conductivity Sensor A constant voltage is applied to one of each electrode pair and the amount of current required to maintain that voltage is measured As the conductivity of the water increases the current increases The zero point for the sensor is set electronically so you only have to set the slope point 1 Fill the calibration cup with your conductivity standard to cover the conductivity sensor Tap gently on the cup to make sure there aren t bubbles trapped in the conductivity sensor 2 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software s calibration instructions The Manta 2 actually reports Specific Conductance that s Conductivity standardized to 25 C Your reading is thus the conductivity of your water if that water were heated or cooled to exactly 25 C Conductivity has several other forms Total Dissolved Solids TDS and Salinity You can t calibrate TDS or salinity directly because they are calculated from Conductivity You can however calibrate TDS with a TDS standard by adjusting the conductivity calibration poi
12. The 3 5 4 and 4 5 inch Manta 2 s use the optional Manta 2 Internal Battery Pack IBP a watertight to 200 meters housing with a cassette for six C batteries ON OFF switch plate for the logging function and a data port The data port lets you connect your IBP equipped Manta to a PC for dumping logged data or for calibrating the Manta sensors The Manta 2 has been specifically designed with a clear housing to allow for visual inspection of the electronics as well as to insure the batteries are correctly installed Also the IBP has a simple ON OFF switch plate so that you don t have to type endless strings of digits into a computer in hopes that the logger will somehow start logging when you get to the field Once you have activated the Manta 2 logging by clicking on the logging button on the Manta 2 Control Software s main page all you have to do to start logging is turn the battery pack on 1 Remove the two thumb screws that hold the ON OFF switch plate in place it s the half circle plate that also holds the cable in place 2 Turn the ON OFF switch plate over to the side 3 that says ON and put it back into place that turns the IBP on 4 Make sure that you have the dumpy plug installed in the cable connector slot as shown 5 Put the thumb screws back in place finger tight is sufficient Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin
13. The Manta 2 system comprises these components Manta 2 Multiprobe Each unit is custom configured with your choice of sensors and comes with or without a battery pack e Underwater Cable The underwater cable connects the Manta 2 to a PC Amphibian Data Display or telemetry device Storage Calibration Cup With the lid screwed on the storage calibration cup should contain a few ounces of tap water to keep the sensors moist Do not overfill and do not allow the Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Mulipobe UserMana 1 1 1 1 3 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual water to freeze Do no store in anything other than tap water With the lid removed the storage calibration cup is used to hold calibration standards when calibrating the sensors e Maintenance Kit This kit contains spare DO membranes and DO electrolyte if you ordered a Clark dissolved oxygen sensor reference electrode filling solution if you ordered pH o ring grease please use this liberally especially on the o rings of the underwater cable connector e Manta Control Software This software allows you to connect the Manta directly to your PC through a USB port You can view data set up logging files and calibrate your instrument e USB Adapter
14. calibration instructions A clean wiper means better measurements You should change the wiper pad if the wiper pad is deteriorated or is clogged with debris from your water algae silt etc For best results you might consider changing the wiper pad prior to each long term deployment To change the wiper pad 1 Make sure you have the 1 5mm hex key and a new pad for the wiper Loosen the small set screw on the wiper arm with provided 2 Remove the wiper pad from the wiper arm and replace the pad 3 Place a new wiper arm on the motor shaft so that the set screw faces the flat spot on the motor shaft Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE SM Se et Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 4 Gently press the wiper pad against the face of the probe until the pad is compressed to roughly three quarters of its original thickness It is important that the wiper arm does not make contact with the probe face only the pad should be in contact A gap of 0 5 mm between the wiper arm and the probe face is typical when a new pad has been installed Another way of setting the pad gap is to place the pad such that you can slide a small piece of paper under the pad but snug enough that the pad will hold the paper
15. dissolved solids TDS Or suppose you wanted to transform your turbidity readings so they would more closely match turbidity readings for a well known MEAS competitor for the sake of continuity in data records not for the sake of accuracy Or suppose you had an algorithm relating water level to flow for a certain site With the Manta 2 you can create new parameters call them My TDS Site 4b Flow etc that will show up on your main screen and logged data just like temperature pH and all the other parameters Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S iX Multiprobe User Manual hd Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual To make this happen click on the Manta 2 pull down menu and click on Create Custom Parameter Follow the instructions to name your new parameter specify the units that you wish the new parameter reported in e g mg l for TDS and tell the Manta 2 how to calculate your new parameter using mathematical operators as you would in Excel a Create a Custom Pa Ea Type the name of the custom parameter Type the equation for this parameter For a list of available operators and parameters click Help B4h Delete a Custom Parameter Suppose you re having second thoughts about the customer parameter you created Click on the Manta 2 pull down me
16. e cleaning the optics Visually inspect the optical window after each deployment following a soaking in fresh water Use optical tissue to clean the window with soapy water if needed For further information please request F6 Calibrating Eureka s Turner Fluorometers per Section A9 C14 lon Selective Electrodes ISE s ISE s are traditionally used in the laboratory at a constant moderate temperature with ionic strength adjusters added to each sample so that the sample and calibration solution have roughly the same ionic strength ISE s can provide valuable information in the field for instance in watching short term trends but their calibration requirements stability and accuracy are not nearly as simple and reliable as those for DO conductivity turbidity etc For field use MEAS makes several theoretical and empirical corrections to elicit the best possible field performance y y O W e oO ISE s operates much like a pH electrode except that the pH glass is replaced by a membrane that is magically selective for the analyte of interest ammonium chloride nitrate sodium The electrode s filling solution contains a salt of the analyte and the difference between that salts concentration and the analyte concentration in your water produces a charge separation That charge separation is measured relative to the reference electrode as a voltage that changes predictably with changes in the analyte concentratio
17. meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S eee e e e Mulipobe UserMana 1 1 1 1 3 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual half hour anchor it in an estuary and return after two weeks to retrieve the instrument and download the data Third the Manta 2 can connect to a data telemetry system A data logger battery with solar panel and modem takes data from the multiprobe and transmits them to a Website of your choosing The Manta 2 s internal logger can be used as a data back up and a Manta 2 battery pack can be used as a power back up This method has the advantage of maximizing deployment times i e minimizing labor costs because the user can watch his data over the Internet to determine when maintenance is required Telemetry is also ideal in locations for which access is dangerous or expensive Any Manta 2 can operate with the EagleEye data telemetry system It s inexpensive very easy to use and uses a solar charged battery to support cell phone and satellite communications We provide a website to collect arrange and archive the data A4 Cables Our cables have a special lower termination in which the cable wires can move around when it is stressed one way or another such as when the Manta 2 is suspended from a bridge Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas
18. most sensors at an interval of your choosing Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S eee e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D14 Pipe Kit For extra protection for your Manta 2 during deployments in areas with boat traffic flooding debris in the waterway etc you can use a pipe kit The pipe kit which comes in several diameters is a slotted PVC pipe with a locking sealed cap on the top This cap is not glued to the slotted pipe in case you want to add more pipe available at home improvement centers to the slotted section before fixing the cap in place You can connect the cap to a rope or other suspension means or clamp the pipe into place on a pier bridge piling etc Q Do you offer custom instruments and or applications A Yes we ll do just about anything for your business Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual E Troubleshooting and Warranty E1 Troubleshooting The Manta 2 s distributed function architecture means that all components have
19. purged through the PTFE junction that s the white dot in the middle of the reference electrode cap when replacement is done 4 As you screw the sleeve into place the excess electrolyte is forced out of the sleeve through the reference electrode junction the white porous circle at the end of the sleeve This not only purges bubbles from the electrolyte but also cleans nasty stuff out of the junction Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Other manufacturers will tell you that their integral or combination reference electrode is better This is not always true First of all every year or so you have to buy a new combination electrode for about 300 and install the whole thing yourself Second combination electrodes usually employ gelled electrolyte and are therefore inclined to calibrating easily in standard pH buffers but measure poorly in low conductivity waters like 200umhos With the Eureka style reference electrode you spend a few pennies and a few minutes every month or two refilling the electrolyte And its free flowing junction performs well in low conductivity waters C10 Oxidation Reduction Potential ORP ORP is measu
20. s respiration can cause the sensor to report exaggerated swings in diurnal oxygen pressure because the algae have their own micro environment of oxygen pressure The Clark cell has some resistance to this phenomenon because it might be able to consume the extra oxygen produced by the algae But the optical DO sensor does not consume oxygen it thinks that the oxygen pressure immediately adjacent its membrane is representative of the rest of the world Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 1 3 31 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual The manufacturers of optical DO sensors recommend that you not calibrate the zero DO point However we support zero DO calibration in the Manta 2 software and its a good idea to check your sensor s zero from time to time in either of three ways 1 Dissolve a few grams of sodium sulfite and a pinch of cobalt chloride in a half liter of tap water You can buy this solution ready to use but be careful not to aerate the solution by pouring it numerous times 2 You can prepare zero oxygen water by bubbling nitrogen through water Use bottled gas and an aquarium type airstone If you re using a high pressure gas bottle please use a two stage regulator to prevent unnecessary excitement A
21. the Manta 2 operates under its own battery power Red blinks 5 times upon power up when logging is enabled Amber blinks when receiving RS 232 communications Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S Se et Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual A7 Flow Cell If you wish to pump sample water to your Manta 2 for instance from a ground water well you can simply screw a flow cell onto the Manta 2 as you would normally screw on a sensor guard Be sure to limit the pressure in your sample lines to 15 psi so that you don t blow the flow cell off the multiprobe A8 Routine Maintenance Clean your instrument periodically with warm soapy water Liquid dishwashing soap is fine Do not use abrasives Do not use acetone Do not clean with gasoline kerosene or industrial cleaners Mild household cleaners work well Clean sensor stems with a soft brush Rinse well with tap water and store sensors with tap water in the storage cup A9 Technical Sheets The Technical Sheets available for the Manta 2 are listed below They are not printed in all manuals because we don t want our manual to weigh as much as do the competitions manuals Please call or e mail for copies or check our web site for downloads F1
22. the Set Barometric Pressure button it s in the Calibrate menu You can set the BP by typing the correct value in mm Hg in the first box of the Set BP screen below left Or you can set the approximate BP by typing your altitude in feet in the second box Notice that if you type in BP altitude is automatically calculated and vice versa The third method for setting BP is asking your Manta 2 the value if your Manta 2 is equipped with an un vented depth sensor lf you choose this method remove the Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES X e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual calibration cup from the Manta 2 and make sure the depth sensor is exposed to air The correct values will automatically appear in the BP and altitude boxes 14 n yy 1H 1434 Set Barometric Pressure x lkl Set Date and Time x 14 l going to set BP by Month Day Year 1 entering a value for BP jme mm Hug os jog i 2 or entering a value for Hour Minute second elevation IE i ie NN 3 or reading BP from the M OF Cancel il vau have a depth sensor Get BP ee n Sync with PC 4 or to check the BP you re Check pp using or if vou dont havea Depth sensor click E heck p
23. use enough calibration standard to cover the sensor s optical volume imagine a tennis ball stuck on the end of the sensor make sure there are no objects in the volume represented by that ball One common method is keeping calibration solutions in one liter dark wide neck bottles with a non reflective finish such as Nalgene 2106 bottles in amber available from MEAS Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual MEAS recommends the polymer bead calibration solutions as they are stable and safe You can use formazin standards but these are not as stable require stirring and are a suspected carcinogen For the zero calibration 1 Make sure the Turbidity sensor is fully immersed i e at least an inch of solution over the sensor in zero turbidity standard and has an unobstructed optical path 2 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software s calibration instructions For the other calibration point 1 Rinse your sensors several times with the standard you ll use for calibration 2 Make sure the Turbidity sensor is fully immersed i e at least an inch of solution over the sensor in the standard and has an unobstructed optical path 3 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software s
24. 0 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Multiprobe UserManual 33 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B3d Graphing Click on graphing to see your M2 data in graphical form B3e COM Ports When you click on its icon on your Desktop the Manta 2 Control Software searches all active USB ports until it finds a Manta 2 to talk to and then it i stops looking But you might have more than one Manta 2 connected to your PC at one time if you are calibrating several Manta 2 s at the same time or are using your PC to monitor several Manta 2 s d at the same time like in a fish hatchery with E A i multiple tanks In that case you can click on COM Ports to change the USB port that your Manta 2 Control Software uses to talk to your Manta 2 Note The Manta 2 Control Software is so smart that it determines and then lists in the COM Ports screen all the COM ports that your PC knows about B3f Control Software Version Click this icon to get a screen that tells you the software version that your PC or other device is using to talk to your Manta 2 uS cm HDO mg HDO Sat pHmV CablePowerV 19 13 96 0 19 13 3 19 13 19 13 Q Manta2 Control Software 19 13 J Version 2 0 0 155 a Copyright 2012 19 13 9 19 13 A 19 13 9 a For Controlling the Manta Water Quality Qualifier 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 19 14 Eureka Envir
25. 02 OF 8 WWW meas spec com wq sales meas spec com Serial OOOO 04090 04090 00715 4090 4090 04090 DOCE 00715 04050 04050 04050 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B4e Calibrate Clicking on Calibrate in the Manta 2 pull down menu gives you a screen listing all the parameters that can be calibrated in a Manta 2 Click on the parameter you wish to calibrate to see its Calibrate screen This screen has calibration instructions for the specific parameter and shows the current reading for that parameter If your calibration requires a calibration standard type your calibration standard value where it says enter calibration value When the parameter reading has stabilized in the calibration solution click on the OK button If your calibration has an acceptable SRF Sensor Response Factor an indication of the sensor condition please see Section C4 the calibration will be accepted and you will be returned to the Main Screen If the SRF is not acceptable a box will pop up and caution you about the feasibility of your calibration If you click on OK the calibration will be accepted despite a deviant SRF and you will be returned to the Main Screen If you click on Cancel you ll go back to the Calibrate screen Manta2 Control
26. 03 18 16 53 18 16 43 18 16 32 18 16 14 18 16 04 18 15 33 18 15 23 18 15 13 18 14 58 18 14 48 18 14 38 18 14 28 18 14 18 18 14 08 18 13 58 18 13 48 18 13 38 18 13 28 18 13 18 Temp deg Cf pH units ORP mv Depth m SpCong uS cm ODO Sat CablePower Y pH mv BP mmHg 23 43 23 41 23 41 23 41 23 40 23 40 23 40 23 40 23 40 23 40 23 39 23 39 23 39 23 39 23 39 23 39 23 38 23 38 23 37 23 37 23 37 23 37 23 37 23 37 23 37 23 36 23 36 23 36 23 36 23 36 23 35 23 35 Snapshot CDocuments and Settings Steve My Dpcumentsssnapshot csv Log Interval 1 min Log File DEFAULT OG When you click on this button a Click on this comment screen appears see below button to send one and then one frame of data is sent to frame of data to your PC Snapshot file along with the your PC Snapshot Click on this button to clear the data area comment you typed in the box The file without an comment is called an annotation annotation Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp Multiprobe UserManual iti Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Click the Manta 2 logging is OFF or Manta 2 logging is ON hot button to enable or disable the Manta 2 s logging function This button doesn t actually turn loggin
27. 147 u 4 24665 bu 22 0 22 0 22 8 22 8 22 0 22 0 22 6 22 0 22 02 6 33 142 0 75 1272 760 0 22 02 6 33 142 0 79 1266 760 0 22 02 6 33 142 0 7 1254 760 0 C4 Sensor Response Factor SRF Also included in the Calibration Record is each calibration s Sensor Response Factor SRF Suppose that a typical Conductivity sensor reports 100 pA in a 1413 pu S cm standard If your Conductivity sensor reports 100 pA in that same calibration solution then your SRF is 100 some parameters such as pH have a more complex SRF calculation but the effect is the same If your response is 80 pA your SRF would be 80 When you press the OK button to accept a calibration the Manta 2 automatically accepts your calibration if the SRF is between 60 and 140 If the SRF falls outside that range you will be cautioned to check your standard value make sure the sensor is clean make sure the reading has stabilized etc But you can elect to accept any SRF Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE Se e e Mulipobe User Manual o 13 o y Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C5 Temperature he Temperature sensor is an electrical resistor thermistor whose resistance changes predictably with temperature The sensor is protected by a stainless steel tube Thermisto
28. 25 range and calibrate at 58 575 mS cm 0 5M KCI for measurements made in the 25 to 112 range 4 Factors affecting DO accuracy include over and under stretched membranes fouled membranes improper calibrations and erroneous e g slow to respond temperature readings 5 Factors affecting pH accuracy include depletion of the reference electrode electrolyte improper calibration and fouling of the pH glass or reference electrode junction 6 Factors affecting SC accuracy include improper calibration inaccurate calibration solutions and sensor fouling 7 Performance specifications are affected by calibration and maintenance 8 For best results clean and calibrate your instrument on a periodic basis 9 Calibrate near sample conditions for best results 10 See the sections on calibration and maintenance for more information Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp Multiprobe UserManual iti Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual E4 Warranty Service and Limited 2 Year Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE BY MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES INC MEAS AND ACCEPTED BY PURCHASER IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR ST
29. 2LOG 06 14 10 TEST3LUG 07 01 10 ITECTEST3LUG 07 27 10 Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 19 05 Depthm SpCond uS cm HDO mg l HDO Sat 956 956 956 95 6 95 6 95 6 95 6 95 6 95 6 95 6 95 6 Click on Manage Manta 2 Files to see the names of all the data files that are stored in your Manta 2 Highlight the file s you re interested in by clicking on it Then with the other buttons on the screen you can then view that file on your PC screen delete that file or export it to your PC via the Save As function standard to Windows www meas spec com wq sales meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B4b Logging Set Up All Manta 2 s include lots of data memory and software that automatically logs stores a line of data any time you want The Logging Set Up screen lets you change any or all of the instructions the Manta 2 will follow when logging You can click on your preferred logging interval You can also elect to append any new data to a file that already exists in the Manta 2 by clicking Browse Manta and clicking on OK or you can create a new Manta 2 logging file b
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31. ATUTORY MEAS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY OTHER LIABILITIES INCONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT WHAT IS COVERED This warranty statement applies to the Manta Multiprobe All new Manta Multiprobes are warranted by MEAS against defects in materials and workmanship for two years from date of invoice Our obligation to repair or to replace products including dissolved oxygen sensors does not apply to those that have been consumed through normal use WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not apply to products or parts thereof which may be used or connected to MEAS equipment but which are not manufactured by MEAS This warranty specifically excludes batteries of any type and all other items such as calibration solutions which carry shelf lives This warranty does not apply to products or parts thereof which have been altered or repaired outside of a MEAS factory or other authorized service center or products damaged by improper installation or application or subjected to misused abuse neglect or accident WHAT WE WILL DO During the warranty period we will repair or at our option replace at no charge a product that proves to be defective provided that you return the product shipping prepaid to MEAS MEAS s liability and obligations in connection with any defects in materials and workmanship are expressly limited to repair or replacement Your sole and exclusive remedy in the event of such defects shall be repair or replacement Measurement Speci
32. Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE Se e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Note that the top cap can only fit one way because the black indexing stud above must fit into the hole in the underside of the top cap Finger tight is sufficient for the eye bolt If your Manta 2 is not going to be used for a few weeks or longer remove the batteries to prevent their leaking all over the inside of the IBP Put your Manta 2 into a clean plastic bag to protect any exposed seals Those with other brand instruments have also likely been disappointed by logging runs that quit too early for instance if a storm event or broken truck has prevented scheduled data dumps The Manta logger on the other hand only stops logging when you rotate the ON OFF switch plate from ON to OFF again no programming is required D8 External Battery Packs The 2 2 5 and 3 inch Manta 2 s and the Sub2 and Sub3 Manta variants use the optional Manta 2 External Battery Pack EBP a watertight to 200 meters housing with a cassette for eight AA batteries and a data port Remove the EBP to connect your Manta to a PC for dumping logged data or for calibrating the Manta sensors The EBP simply screws into the Manta multiprobe where normally you would find the cable and its locking sleeve On
33. C 19 73 pH units 8 2 pH units 8 2 Turb NTU 1 7 i Turb NTU 8 1 SpCond mS 4 338 lt SpCond mS 4 338 ODO Sat 36 0 T ODO mg l 3 18 View Snapshot File CablePower V 12 19 Set Scroll Interval Graphing About 55 Wey Documentsisnapshot csy Exit PDA Manta Circ Off Log Off Wipe Main Screen PDA Menu Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual measurement SPECIALTIE S 50 e e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual f 55 Locations ye 10 13 ok Delete Location Date Modif My Dacumen 6 6 2008 17 24 Vly Documen 6 6 2008 17 28 Vly Documen 15 2008 10 51 Vey Documen 6 6 2008 17 39 Vly Gocumen 15 2008 11 1 AMy Documen 11 12 2008 20 56 Vly Dacumen 7 17 2009 13 5 Snapshot Files i 55 Locations eye ME 10 15 Name 178 Falder one Type CSV Files csv Location Main memory Create New Snapshot File Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 f 1T8 csv tee 10 17 X 0 2 12 08 08 10 14 12 08 08 10 14 oe 012 0 10 14 Set Scroll Interval www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE SM eo e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Wat
34. O CO I B co o Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES o e Multiprobe UserManual titi Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual How do I know if need to calibrate The simple answer is that frequent calibration will give you better data The more meticulous you are with calibration the better data you will gather If you are uncertain whether you need to calibrate check your sensors against a known sample If the reading is within the accuracy specification and or your accuracy expectations there is no need to calibrate Experience and your program s accuracy expectations will help determine calibration frequency for the various sensors If for instance your reservoir discharge is hovering near the regulatory minimum for dissolved oxygen you should pay special attention to DO calibration frequency and technique On the other hand if a conductivity accuracy of 10 is OK you needn t calibrate conductivity very often If you replace the DO membrane Clark cell or pH reference solution you should recalibrate B4f Manta 2 Version Click this button to see the version number for the software that your Manta 2 is using B4g Create a Custom Parameter Suppose you determined the relationship specific to your waters between conductivity and total
35. Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES eo amp e Multiprobe UserManual Z o 1 1 1 o e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Quick Start Guide Learning the Manta 2 in 30 Minutes If you have experience with multiprobes you know what a cable looks like and you know what a pH buffer is you can get by just fine reading the Quick Start Guide and Section B Others should at least skim the sections on software and sensors QS1 Talk to Your Manta 2 Loading Manta 2 Software onto Your PC To communicate with your Manta 2 your PC needs the Manta 2 Control Software and the USB Serial converter Here s how to install those programs onto your PC 1 Find the Eureka Environmental Install disc that was shipped with your Manta 2 2 Place the disc into your PC s CD ROM drive tray label side up and close the tray 3 ooon you will see the start up screen click the button called Install Manta 2 Software and follow the instructions on the screen 4 The Manta 2 Control Software s main screen will automatically appear displaying real time data from your Manta 2 Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Mulipobe User Manual 1 o O Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Qualit
36. TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S Se et Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 6 When you turn the IBP on make sure the red LED blinks every 2 seconds for 10 seconds upon each power up its your assurance that Manta 2 logging has been enabled by clicking on the logging button on the Manta 2 Control Software s main page Here are Manta 2 s with the switch plate set to OFF the switch plate removed and with the switch plate set to ON Your Manta 2 is now logging and will continue logging until you turn the battery switch to its OFF side or your batteries are depleted To replace your batteries 1 Replace all batteries at the same time and use the same brand of battery 2 Clean all dirt and stuff off the Manta because you are going to expose sealing surfaces as you change the batteries 3 Unscrew the large eye bolt in the center of the IBP that lifts the top cap to expose the batteries 4 Pull the top cap away from the IBP and clean any contaminants from the top cap P AA and o rings Ld Li 6 5 Hemove the spent batteries and install the new ones following the polarity labels on the Manta 2 housing 6 Replace the top cap by screwing the eye bolt back into the place where you found it Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells
37. al C Sensors and Calibrations C1 The Difference between Sensors and Parameters C2 Basics of Parameter Calibrations C3 Calibration Record Cal Log C4 Sensor Response Factor SRF C5 Temperature C6 Dissolved Oxygen Optical Sensor C7 Conductivity C8 pH C9 Reference Electrode C10 Oxidation Reduction Potential ORP C11 Depth and Vented Depth Stage C12 Turbidity C13 Fluorometers C14 lon Selective Electrodes C15 Total Dissolved Gas TDG C16 PAR C17 Set Barometric Pressure and Set Time and Date D Logging D1 What s the difference between Logging and Snapshot D2 Why We Do Logging the Way We Do D3 Logging Files D4 Activating Manta 2 Logging D5 Logging Interval D6 Sensor Warm Up D7 Internal Battery Packs D8 External Battery Packs D9 Hybrid Battery Packs D10 Am l using Battery Pack power or Cable power D11 Logging Redundantly with Telemetry D12 Dumping Data from the Manta 2 D13 Controlling Sensor Fouling D14 Pipe Kit Measurement Specialties Inc wwwmeaespecom O 1 512 802 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual E Troubleshooting and Warranty Information E1 Troubleshooting E2 Opening the Manta 2 E3 Performance Specifications and Dimensions E4 Warranty Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy
38. alties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual MEAS s obligations under this warranty are conditional upon it receiving prompt written notice of claimed defects within the warranty period and its obligations are expressly limited to repair or replacement as stated above WHAT WILL WE NOT DO MEAS shall not be liable for any contingent incidental or consequential damage or expense incurred by you or others due to partial or complete inoperability of its products for any reason whatsoever or due to any inaccurate information generated by its products MEAS s obligations and your remedies are limited as described above Products are sold on the basis of specifications applicable at the time of sale MEAS shall have no obligation to modify or update products once sold WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION If you have any questions concerning this warranty please contact MEAS by telephone fax letter or e mail at Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Parkway Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 Telephone 512 302 4333 Fax 512 251 6842 e mail wq sales meas spec com Should you be advised to return an item a returned materials authorization number RMA Number will be issued The RMA number
39. ater Quality Multiprobe Manual C16 PAR The PAR photosynthetically active radiation sensor measures the amount of light available to biota for photosynthesis lts units of measurement are micro moles of photons per square meter per second or photon umoles m second This is also referred to as micro Einsteins per square meter per second The sensor looks like a light bulb and receives light from all directions except the blind spot at its base The PAR sensor is mounted a few inches away from the multiprobe facing away from the multiprobe so that the multiprobe is in the blind spot PAR sensors are supplied with a dummy plug so that you can use the Manta 2 without the PAR sensor attached PAR measurement is accessed for display through the menu structure just like all other sensors The PAR sensor is calibrated at the LI COR factory and cannot be calibrated by the user LI COR recommends that the sensor be returned to the factory every couple of years to be re calibrated PAR sensors are not attached to the multiprobe when shipped from MEAS there is a dummy plug in the PAR port To attach the PAR sensor simply unscrew the dummy plug s locking sleeve its the same type locking sleeve used for our cables and pull the dummy plug out of the port Slide the locking sleeve onto the non light bulb end of the PAR sensor and push the PAR sensor into the port as you tighten the locking sleeve This may take a little bit of pra
40. b 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Vented Depth or Stage uses the same transducer as does Depth except that there s a tiny hole in the back of the transducer If you have a vented cable a cable that has a tube running through it atmospheric pressure is sensed by the transducer via the little hole Changes in barometric pressure will not affect the depth reading Vented Depth cables have a desiccant filled housing at their surface end The desiccant keeps water from condensing in the vent tube by letting vapor escape through a small Gortex patch Keep that housing clean and replace the desiccants every year or so C12 Turbidity Turbidity is measured as the fraction of an infrared light beam that is scattered at 90 to that beam More particles in the water mean more of that light is scattered so the Turbidity reading is higher Any material that accumulates on the optical surfaces of the Turbidity sensor is indistinguishable from material in the water so most Turbidity sensors have little wipers to clean the window s Turbidity sensors require no regular maintenance but you might check occasionally to make sure the optical window i e the little glass port on the front of the sensor has not been damaged by overzealous wiping Turbidity uses a two point calibration one point is zero turbidity and the other point should be a standard approximating the turbidity of the water you intend to monitor Make sure you
41. c Pr c 11 07 ok i Logging Setup e m 10 77 I m going ta set BP by Turb Wipes 1 entering a value for BP mmHg I zar entering a value for elevation ft 3 ar reading BP from the Mz if you have a Get BP depth sensor 178 LOG Manta2 Calibrate Set BP menu Manta2 Logging Setup menu j Set Barometric Pr e 11 10 ok j Choose Manta Loc c BILAN I m going to set BP by Choose a file below and click OK to 1 entering a value for BP Date Modified mm Hg NALMS LOG 11 12 08 zar entering a value for FROMAMP LOG 11 26 08 elevation ft Ue 178 LOG 12 05 08 3 ar reading BP from the Me if you have a Get BP depth sensor Manta2 Calibrate Set BP menu Manta2 Logging Setup Browse Manta menu Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e 9 e MulipobeUserManal o 1 OP Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual F Viewing cal log ee 42 10 33 X 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 04 08 11 26 08 12 02 08 12 03 08 Oi2 0 08 00 48 08 02 48 08 03 18 08 03 32 09 47 51 09 48 31 09 50 01 09 51 23 09 52 16 09 28 33 17 26 46 12 3635 14 40 24 Manta2 Cal Record menu i sensor and Paran A ES i 1 05 Click to exisset a parameter mem calibrated and displaved Parameter Sensor iatea
42. cable retainer by unscrewing it 2 Grasp the HBP housing and twist it so that it starts to unscrew just as you did the cable retainer you can see that the HBP housing begins to separate from the HBP body as you unscrew the housing 3 Continue to unscrew the housing until it separates from the HBP body You can now install new batteries 4 Hemember to make sure all the exposed o rings are cleaned and are coated with silicone grease 5 Place the batteries according to the polarity markers Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S eee e e Multiprobe UserManual titi Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 6 Reassemble the HBP by simply screwing the housing back on to the HBP body D10 Amlusing Battery Pack power or Cable power If you have an Internal Battery Pack but are operating the Manta 2 with a Cable attached the Manta 2 will use power coming in through the Cable as long as its voltage is sufficient Otherwise it ll be using battery power D11 Logging Redundantly with Telemetry oome of you will connect an IBP equipped Manta 2 to a Cable supplied battery such as that in a telemetry system Again if you have an Internal Battery Pack but are operating the Manta 2 with a Cable attached the Manta 2 will use power coming in through the Cable as l
43. ctice as the locking sleeve s off center hole has to shift slightly to center of the PAR sensor and its port Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Manta 2 top cap PAR port locking sleeve PAR sensor There is no need to tighten the locking sleeve more than finger tight Reverse the process to remove the PAR sensor if you wish to make calibration easier or for cleaning or for storage if you want extra protection for the PAR sensor Simply unscrew the locking sleeve pull the sensor away from the multiprobe re install the dummy plug and re install the locking sleeve The dummy plug seals the PAR port so you can submerge the multiprobe without the PAR sensor attached The PAR sensor is made of acrylic plastic for optical reasons Acrylic is somewhat brittle so don t step on the sensor It s also rather soft so clean the sensor only with soapy water and a soft wet cloth A copy of LI COR s PAR instruction manual is included with the PAR sensor it s well done and worth reading C17 Set Barometric Pressure and Set Time and Date Your Manta 2 needs to know the local Barometric Pressure BP if you have a Clark or Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor so click on
44. d use the two Allen screws to fix the top cap in the Manta You may have to twist the Manta housing to get the screw holes to line up it s OK its made to twist Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 6 Examine the o ring seals to ensure that the two narrow black lines consistent in width are present as they were just before you removed the when the top cap Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIA Multiprobe User Manual LT IE SM e amp Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual ES Performance Specifications Eureka Manta 2 and Sub 2 Sensor Specifications 0 to 20 mg l 20 to 50 mg l O to 1000 uS cm 1 1000 100 000 uS cm of reading 0 1 PSS 0 to 20 mg l 20 to 50 mg l O to 200 96 sat 200 to 500 6 sat O to 70 PSS 4 digits 1 0 to 65 g l 4 digits 5 of reading 0 2 10 of reading 1 of reading 0 1 sat 10 of reading 0 2 3 of reading 8 of reading 1 of reading 0 001 mS cm 1 of reading optical dissolved oxygen polarographic Clark dissolved oxygen 200 to 500 sa
45. e of thin wall silicone tubing whose job is matching gas partial pressures inside the tube with those of the surrounding water The sum of those partial pressures is measured by the transducer and that s the TDG of the water Aside from keeping the membrane as clean as possible without tearing the tubing the TDG sensor requires no maintenance When the membrane is torn or is just too dirty the membrane assembly must be replaced Simply unscrew the old membrane and screw on a new membrane Screw it on finger tight plus 1 4 turn oilicone rubber is chosen for the membrane material because gases pass through silicone readily This means that response time for silicone is much faster than if the membrane were say PTFE However if the membrane is soaked in water for more than a few hours the silicone absorbs just enough water to slow the gas transfer considerably This is not usually a problem for unattended monitoring applications the TDG doesn t change very quickly anyway but can be annoying if you are doing daily spot checks In that case it s best to dry out the membrane between stations by using only a few drops of water in the storage cup instead of a few ounces Measurement Specialties Inc wwwmeaespcecom 1 512 802 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 W
46. e the time and date of the calibration the parameter calibrated the reading before the calibration was accepted and the reading after the calibration was accepted If you wished to know for instance the last time that Conductivity was calibrated the Calibration Record would tell you when the most recent Conductivity calibration was accepted the value of the calibration standard and the instrument s reading in the standard before the calibration was made to tell you exactly how much the instrument was changed during calibration This data cannot be altered within the Manta 2 Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement p 5M SPECIALTI e oe Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual j40 228 ES Viewing cal log CES Save As 8 pae Time Sensor SN uns nv od new sr 05 05 08 10 19 06 00000000 2 29472 Done 10 13 53 05090159 2 70143 Done 10 20 42 05090159 1 3684 10 21 16 05090159 1 7583 Done 05 05 03 10 22 16 05090159 9 73200 Done 22 8 05 05 09 10 54 39 05090159 2 49573 Done 22 0 04 26 10 09 32 50 04090147 4 45090 Done 22 8 06 0240 14 14 13 04090147 3 28538 Done 22 8 06 16 10 13 24 10 04090147 3 92801 96 228 gee m baa ih 22 8 15 50 12 04090147 Done 22 8 1 5 51 31 04090147 Done d 03 03 11 182030 04090
47. e you have activated the Manta 2 logging by clicking on the logging button on the Manta 2 Control Software s main page all you have to do to start logging is connect the battery pack to the Manta 2 top cap Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES Se e Multiprobe User Manual hd Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 1 If a cable or the cable port plug is attached to your Manta 2 remove the locking sleeve and then the cable 2 Make sure all the o rings and inner surfaces are clean and covered with a light film of silicone grease 3 Twist the EBP onto the same threads formerly occupied by the locking sleeve finger tight is sufficient 4 Make sure the red LED blinks every 2 seconds for 10 seconds upon each power up its your assurance that Manta 2 logging is enabled Your Manta 2 is now logging and will continue logging until you remove the EBP or your batteries are depleted Bad news Batteries dont last forever Good news You can buy 10 AA batteries at Sam s or Costco for about 2 and confidently install them in the EBP in about two minutes All you need are the new batteries and a paper towel When you change the batteries please 1 Replace all batteries at the same time and use the same brand of battery 2 Clean all dirt and stu
48. earance from the chart Barometric Pressure Time amp Date SC in uS cm pH 2 point Depth Level select any of three methods for telling your Manta 2 the local BP type in the correct time and date or synchronize with your PC follow the parameter specific instructions for calibrations 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual measurem SPECIALTIES Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Q How did you design such a reliable instrument A First we had about two man centuries of experience in building multiprobes And then it was test test test and more tests We tested our instruments against their specifications and against other multiprobes on the market Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 WWW meas spec com wq sales meas spec com Q Can save money if buy a complete package A Yes Ask for the Sub2 or the Sub3 Manta 2 packages ent 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S eee e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual A The Manta 2 A1 Manta 2 System Components Clockwise from the top Manta 2 and its underwater cable storage calibration cup maintenance kit software disc and data cable USB adapter weighted sensor guard Eureka Environmental Software
49. er Quality Multiprobe Manual eM 45 10 19 ok F Graphs c q 10 15 X Snapshot taken successfully To check Temp deg C use POA gt View Snaoshot File 21 5 yours pH units 0 62 Graphs turned on Message appears for 2 seconds after Snapshot taken j ETRE Amphibiar c a 10 18 Snapshot 55 amp Annotate Parameter Value lt A F Annotate Snapshi c siZ 10 19 ok Type text to annotate Tu Amphibian version 0 1 7 8 ODO Sat 35 7 ODO mg l 3 14 CablePower V 12 25 Manta Initializing on COM PDA Manta Circ Off Log Off Wipe About Menu shows Amphibian Software Version Window appears after Sanpshot and annotate button pressed Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual ye 45 11 16 ok i Eureka Amphibiar 10 25 X Snapshot 55 amp Annotate Calibration Successful Parameter Value A Temp deg C 19 93 pH units 3 2 Turb NTU 4 6 SpCond mS 4 339 ODO Sat 35 3 Manage Manta 2 Files Logging Set Up Cal Record Sensors and Params List Calibrate Manta2 Calibrate SpCond us cm menu after Sensor Response Factor Y to accept for 2 seconds then returns to Main j Set Date and Timi c m 11 06 ok xport Files I anth ea
50. ff off the EBP because you are going to expose sealing surfaces as you change the batteries 3 Grab the EBP bottom cap the black plastic cap just below the clear housing and unscrew the housing by twisting it counter clockwise Don t take the housing all the way off just open it wide enough to replace the batteries Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e l e Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 4 Remove the spent batteries and install the new ones following the polarity labels 5 Twist the housing back onto the EBP bottom cap finger tight is sufficient 6 Attach the EBP to the Manta 2 by screwing it onto the Manta 2 If your EBP is not going to be used for a few weeks or longer remove the batteries to prevent their leaking all over the inside of the EBP Put the EBP into a clean plastic bag to protect any exposed seals D9 Hybrid Battery Packs Hybrid Battery Packs HBP are the same as External Battery Packs except that they are fixed to the top of the Manta 2 housing This means that you can communicate with the Manta 2 while the HBP is attached you can t do that when an External Battery Pack is attached A fuly assembled HBP without the Manta 2 attached is shown at left To change batteries 1 Remove the
51. fter bubbling the gas through say a liter of water for say 10 minutes you should have a good zero 3 The simplest way to check zero response is with nitrogen gas Wrap the sensor end of your Manta 2 with a plastic bag and feed nitrogen gas into the bag Make sure there s another hole at the opposite end of the bag for the air to escape otherwise you won t get a good zero the exploding bag will alarm your co workers If youre using a high pressure gas bottle please use a two stage regulator Optical dissolved oxygen sensor maintenance is little more than occasionally cleaning the sensing surface the red material about a centimeter diameter with a cloth and soapy water Optical dissolved oxygen sensors usually have very low drift rates compared to Clark sensors so practice will show you how often to calibrate your optical sensor You might also find that one or y other of the calibration points does not require calibration every time you set the other point g unscrew The tip of the Hamilton optical dissolved sensor must be replaced periodically perhaps once every few years If you notice that the sensor s readings are getting noisy i e jumpy then it s probably time to Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 y O Manta 2
52. g on or off you do that in the field as explained in Section D3 It lets you tell the Manta 2 that you might be deploying the Manta 2 in the field for unattended logging Clicking the hot button toggles the logging on and off Generally logging should be off turn logging to ON only when youre preparing for unattended deployment Click the Circulator is OFF or Circulator is ON hot button to turn the circulator ON and OFF Most of you will not have circulators as they are seldom used except when you have a Clark type dissolved oxygen sensor Click the Wipe one cycle now hot button to activate one cycle of the turbidity sensors wiper If your Manta 2 doesn t have turbidity you can still click this button but nothing will happen Click the Capture One Line of Data to PC without te 145 Annotation hot button to save the most recent line bao FT l of data as shown in the yellow band on the Main Annotate Snapshot ES Screen to your Snapshot file see Section B3b c Type text to annotate with x Gm e Click the Capture One Line of Data to PC with Annotation hot button to save the most recent line of data as shown in the yellow band on the Main ocreen to your Snapshot file along with a brief note that you might wish to append to the data Type that note in the annotation box see below the note will be saved along with the data in your Snapshot file see Section B3b B B B B i i B Vi
53. git and you might get no data After you activate Manta 2 logging via the PC or Amphibian 2 however the Manta 2 has a simple logging activation mechanism For the 2 2 5 and 3 inch Manta 2 s all you have to do is attach the external battery pack For the 3 5 and 4 inch Manta 2 s all you have to do is flip the ON OFF switch plate to ON In both cases the LED indicator lights will confirm that logging is enabled and that sufficient voltage remains in the batteries The Manta 2 method is faster simpler and virtually foolproof Another user friendly feature of the Manta 2 is synchronization of logging times For instance if your logging interval is 15 minutes and you turn the logger on at five minutes past 10 AM your first data will be logged at exactly 10 15 and then every 15 minutes thereafter f your logging interval is one hour and you turn on the logger at five minutes past 10 AM your first data will be logged exactly at exactly 11 AM and then every hour thereafter In addition to making the data log cleaner this makes it easier to match times if you wish to merge data logs Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e o Multiprobe User Manual hd Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D3 Setting Up Logging Runs Logging File Management Everything you need to kno
54. gth More molecules of analyte produce a higher level of that different wavelength light Fluorometric sensors emit light at a certain wavelength and look for a very specific different wavelength in return The magnitude of the return light is relatable to the amount of analyte present Note that there are two types of blue green algae sensors fresh water and marine Note that CDOM or Colored Dissolved Organic Matter is also known as fDOM fluorescent Dissolved Organic Matter chromophoric dissolved organic matter yellow substance and gelbstoff Note that there are many different types of crude oil and each has a relatively unique fluorescence response We use Turner Designs fluorometers because Turner is the world s leading manufacturer of miniature fluorescence sensors The maintenance procedure is pretty much the same for all fluorometers e cleaning the sensor Rinse the chlorophyll sensor in fresh water following each deployment ideally until it is completely clean again Do not let the chlorophyll sensor come in contact with any Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual organic solvents such as acetone and methanol or strong acids and bases
55. ially potassium and ammonium The Chloride ISE does not normally suffer from interfering ions Note that the Sodium ISE has a plastic membrane with a wider pH range pH 3 10 and less pH interference than the traditional sodium ISE s which are made with glass membranes This sensor is specified to have a 10 second response time and a range of 0 05 2 300 mg L Na The sodium ISE can be immersed to 15 meters of water without damage but there may be a pressure effect on the reading Although MEAS testing on a limited sample size showed this error to be within our 20 accuracy specification we recommend that users check the performance of their particular sensors under actual field conditions Note that that the Sodium ISE has a slow response to changes in temperature and may take many minutes to reach a final reading when the temperature changes significantly Chloride sensors have one band near the tip of the electrode holder nitrate has three bands and ammonium has four bands Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e Multiprobe User Manual o Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C15 Total Dissolved Gas TDG The TDG sensor is a pressure transducer the same one used for the 10 meter depth sensor attached to a membrane This membrane is a long piec
56. l 2 If your Manta or battery pack has any dirt algae or other contamination on it use the brush and soapy water to clean all the external surfaces Also notice that the o ring seals appear as two narrow black lines of consistent width below That indicates a good seal 3 Hemove the two Allen head cap screws from the Manta s top cap Grasp the Manta in both hands and use your thumbs to press the top cap out of the housing If you can t easily remove the top cap by pushing it with your thumbs then gently pry the top cap loose with the screwdriver Pull the top cap completely away from the Manta note that you will also unplug the top cap from the Manta s circuit board If the circuit board popped out when you removed the top cap you d be in really big trouble and facing a huge repair bill if you had one of the lesser multiprobe brands But with the Manta all you have to do is pick up the circuit board by its edges and push it back into the connectors at the bottom of the Manta housing Clean any contaminants from the top cap and o rings and store the cable and top cap in a clean plastic bag 4 Examine the o rings and the top of the Manta housing Remove all contaminants if any from the o rings and the sealing area If you wiped away the existing grease during cleaning apply a liberal amount of silicone grease to the o rings and the housing 5 Line up the screw holes in the Manta housing with the threaded holes in the top cap an
57. l it connect your Manta 2 Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S gt See o e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual If those questions do not solve the problem then you can safely deduce that the Manta 2 s CPU board the board you can see through the housing must be repaired or replaced Once you have made the diagnosis please call or e mail MEAS You can arrange to replace the part s yourself a new part can be delivered to you in a day or two or arrange to send your Manta 2 to the factory for repair E2 Opening the Manta 2 If you must replace the CPU board or one of the sensors you must open the Manta 2 s housing 1 You will need a 3 16 Allen wrench silicone grease medium sized flat blade screwdriver small Phillips screwdriver mild soap and soft brush and paper towels m an E LLL EZ d x 4 4 E paoe N add SS ZO MN E vt e LI lt y i 5 gt 5 Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manua
58. ling the dummy plug into the top of the Manta 2 and holding it in place with the screw on retainer the same retainer that holds Cables in place If you are using an Internal Battery Pack reinstall the ON OFF switch Plate so that it is held in place by the thumbscrews tighten the thumbscrew finger tight Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE S eee e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D13 Controlling Sensor Fouling Fouling cannot be prevented but there are steps you can take to minimize the effect of fouling on your sensors and so the quality of your data MEAS offers 1 special sensor guard covers that place copper gauze between the sample water and the sensors the copper dissolves with time killing or discouraging some biota that would otherwise collect on sensors 2 a wiper attachment for the turbidity sensor that can clean the measurement surfaces of several other sensors including the Turner fluorometers chlorophyll blue green algae etc 3 copper plated sensors that offer limited fouling protection particularly in salt waters this is an experimental product please contact MEAS if you are interested 4 and coming in Spring 2013 a central wiper system you can program to clean
59. m that sensor like in the case of temperature degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Centigrade Click on Sensors and Parameters List to see all the parameters supported by the Manta 2 You enable these parameters by clicking in the box to the left of the parameter name to produce the check mark Clicking on a box with a check mark removes the check mark and disables that parameter The order of the enabled parameters in this list is the order in which the parameters will appear in your PC or Amphibian Main Screen the order in which they will appear in logging files and the order in which they will appear in Snapshot files You can change the parameter order by clicking on i e highlighting the parameter name and then moving the highlighted name up or down by clicking on the up and down arrows at the bottom of the screen Ci i i i 4 jJ Capture One Line of Data to PC without Annotation Sensor and Parameter List Click to select a parameter logged calibrated and displayed Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 JOOOOOOOUOUBR ESI ESL ESL IST S ST 2 aor Aono nsDp pono H Sensor TEMP PH URP DPTH COND ODO hone Last Cal 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 20070101 Port Ma L3 04 0 4 1 11 2 OF 04 0 03 11
60. measurement SPECIALTIE S 9 00 e et Mulipobe User Manual 3 O Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Manta 2 Sub2 and Sub3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Measuremen t Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Note Unless otherwise mentioned Manta 2 means Manta 2 Sub2 and Sub3 Eureka Manta 2 Sub2 and Sub3 are trademarks belonging to Measurement Specialties Inc Q Why do Mantas have transparent housings A Three reasons 1 We re proud of the workmanship that goes into building Mantas so we want everyone to see inside too 2 Aclear housing lets you monitor your o ring seals and lets you remedy a leak before it destroys circuit boards should you be so unfortunate as to have a leak 3 Three LED s inside the Manta 2 that tell you such things as whether or not the Manta is receiving adequate voltage to operate Q Do you have telemetered buoys in the field A Yes We can provide all the instrumentation and hardware but often our customers prefer to provide their own buoys Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 w
61. ment SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D5 Logging Interval Logging interval the time between logging runs in your Manta 2 is set with the Logging Set Up menu under the Manta 2 pull down menu in the Manta 2 Control Software Once you specify an interval you never have to do it again unless you wish to use a different interval CablePower V 5 04 497 TEET 494 Interval Log File Name 501 I 2 Redlake LOG 5 10 Browse Manta 15 30 60 120 180 240 360 12 OK Cance j Hep D6 Sensor Warm Up Your Manta 2 knows the warm up times required for all the sensors you have enabled Then it figures out exactly when to turn the various sensors on so that a frame of data can be taken exactly at the correct time For instance the Clark Dissolved Oxygen sensor takes two minutes to warm up and the turbidity sensor takes 25 seconds to warm up So the Manta 2 turns on the DO sensor two minutes and the turbidity sensor 25 seconds ahead of the time data is required This minimizes power consumption Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D7 Internal Battery Packs
62. n access all the Manta 2 functions from this screen The Main Screen functions are These two buttons These six buttons are hot buttons are pull down short cuts to important and often used menus functions 4 Manta Control So ware Version 0 1 8 39 PC Manta2 iX 2 Manta2 Logging is OFF Circulator is OFF Wipe One Cycle Now e ZU Capture One Line of Data to Capture One Line of Data to ua PC with amp nnotation PC without amp nnotation ean bete rampe Display DATE TIME moo esd IDEE eee SpCond uS cm ODO tesat CablePower V pH mV BP mmHg 03 03 11 18 20 49 23 43 90 142 0 77 1415 143 7 4 88 69 90 760 0 03 03 11 18 19 02 23 41 aT 142 0 77 0 9 143 8 4 88 7027 760 0 03 03 11 18 18 52 23 41 5 89 142 0 77 0 9 143 6 4 88 70 17 760 0 03 0311 18 18 42 2341 5 89 142 0 79 0 8 143 8 4 88 70 16 760 0 03 03 11 18 18 32 23 40 5 89 142 0 76 0 9 143 8 4 88 7017 760 0 03 03 11 18 18 22 23 40 5 89 142 0 79 0 9 143 8 4 88 70 15 760 0 03 03 11 18 18 12 23 40 5 89 142 0 74 0 9 143 8 4 88 7013 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 53 23 40 5 89 142 0 77 0 8 143 8 4 88 70 16 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 43 23 40 5 89 142 0 77 0 9 143 5 4 88 7017 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 33 23 40 5 89 142 0 77 0 9 143 8 4 88 70198 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 23 23 39 5 89 142 0 79 0 8 143 7 4 88 70 19 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 13 23 39 5 89 142 0 76 0 8 143 8 4 88 7013 760 0 03 03 11 18 17 03 23 39 5 89 142 0 79 0 8 143 6 4 88 70 10 760 0 03 03 11 18 16 53 23 39 5 88 142 0 77 0 8 143 8 4 88 70 93 760 0 0
63. n in the water adjacent the membrane Its best not to let your ISE dry out so place a small amount of tap water in the storage cup to ensure 10096 humidity The sensing elements tip for Nitrate and Ammonium ISE s have lifetimes of about 90 days Then Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp Multiprobe User Manual 1 1 3 31 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual you must replace the tip by unscrewing it from the sensor body and screwing in a new tip It s a good idea to limit the submersion of ISE s to about 10 meters If you need to go deeper than that with the other sensors you can use a plug for the ISE electrode For further information please request F5 lon Selective Electrodes Nature of ISE s and Concentration vs Activity per Section A9 Note that the Ammonium ISE senses ammonium but at pH s higher than about 8 the ammonium NH4 is mostly converted into ammonia gas NH3 The software uses the pH Conductivity and Temperature of the sample water to calculate Ammonia as mg L N You can also display Total Ammonia the sum of Ammonia and Ammonium Note that Ammonium and Nitrate ISE s suffer interference from positive ions especially potassium and sodium and Sodium ISE s suffer interference from positive ions espec
64. nt up or down until the TDS standard produces the desired TDS reading The same is true for Salinity if you re using a standard qualified on the Practical Salinity Scale PSS Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C8 pH pH is measured as the voltage drop across the glass membrane of a pH electrode A reference electrode is used to complete the voltage measuring circuit The pH glass is specially formulated to absorb water so that ions particularly H and OH in the water are attracted to the glass to offset the ionic constituency of the pH electrode s internal electrolyte As a result there is a charge separation across the glass and that s the voltage we measure pH readings are automatically compensated for temperature pH electrode maintenance is nothing more than occasionally cleaning the glass surface with a soft cloth and soapy water Do not use a rasp he really important part of pH maintenance is refilling the reference electrode see C9 You can choose a two or three point pH calibration The two point calibration a seven buffer and a second buffer whose value is near that of the waters you intend to monitor is recommended If you are measuring in water
65. nu and click on Delete Custom Parameter Follow the instructions Q Do you provide in field training A Anywhere in the world Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e Multiprobe User Manual hd Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C Sensors and Calibrations C1 The Difference between Sensors and Parameters A sensor is a basic element like a thermistor or a pH glass electrode Each sensor has one or more parameters For instance we use a thermistor to measure both Temperature F and Temperature C that s one sensor with two parameters A conductivity sensor can be read as Specific Conductance uS cm Specific Conductance mS cm Total Dissolved Solids mg l and Salinity PSS that s one sensor with four parameters C2 Basics of Parameter Calibrations The Manta 2 never guesses parameter values so you have to calibrate it from time to time by simply telling the instrument what it should read in a calibration solution of known value Here s the general procedure instructions for specific parameters will follow beginning with C5 1 Clean the sensor and perform any necessary sensor specific maintenance Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com
66. o calibrate The Manta 2 will report the resulting Sensor Response Factor SRF then press Y to accept the calibration N to back up one step or Exit to leave the sensor uncalibrated and you re done Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e o Multiprobe User Manual 0 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual How do I choose my calibration standards For best results choose a calibration standard whose value is close to what you expect to see in the field For example calibrate with a 1413 uS Specific Conductance standard if you expect to see Specific Conductances between 500 and 1000 US in the field Don t calibrate with a sea water standard And if your waters tend toward the acidic calibrate with a 4 buffer instead of a 10 buffer If you are moving your multiprobe across wide ranges of water conditions you may wish to recalibrate to match the new situations For instance if you are measuring a clear lake during the morning and a high sediment stream in the afternoon you might consider recalibrating at noon with a high range turbidity standard C3 Calibration Record Cal Log Every Manta 2 has a dedicated data file called CAL LOG The CAL LOG records every calibration that your instrument has accepted In this Calibration Record ar
67. ol Software calibration instructions after selecting ORPmV to calibrate C11 Depth and Vented Depth Stage Depth is measured by a strain gauge transducer as hydrostatic water pressure The deeper you go in the water the higher the pressure Depth sensors require no regular maintenance but you might check occasionally to make sure the pressure port i e hole in the front of the housing s bottom cap or the sensors cap that has no apparent use is not clogged If it is do not attempt to unclog it yourself call the factory for instructions Depth calibration is nothing more than zeroing the sensor in air where one assumes the depth to be zero 1 Make sure all the sensors are exposed to air i e they are not covered by water 2 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software s calibration instructions Notice that the Depth sensor cannot distinguish between water pressure and the air pressure over that water i e barometric pressure After you have zeroed the sensor any change in barometric pressure will be measured as a change in water pressure Fortunately water on Earth is considerably heavier than air so the error introduced by barometric pressure changes is small Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Su
68. on A snapshot is what happens when you choose to log or store one line of data That line can be representative of say stabilized readings at 10 meters in a particular lake or any other line of data you find interesting If you want to find those interesting lines of data later its a good idea to put them in a file whose location you can remember Click on Set Snapshot Location if you wish to specify the file in which your snapshots are to be filed This calls up the standard Save As function of your PC s Windows operating system Follow the instructions just as if you were saving a new Word document Notice that the Snapshot File location is listed on the bottom line of the Main Screen for your convenience B3c Automatic Snapshot Automatic Snapshot lets you log data automatically and quickly i e if you wish to catch a transient situation or if you are rapidly profiling a column of water The data are stored in the Snapshot file as determined by Set Snapshot Location see Section B3b In Automatic Snapshot data are logged at the same interval as they are displayed on your PC or Amphibian screen when you re not in Automatic onapshot Example if you have set your scroll interval to 10 seconds see Section B3a Automatic Snapshot will record data at 10 second intervals Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 80
69. ong as its voltage is sufficient Otherwise it ll be using battery power it will automatically activate the battery power if the Cable power is interrupted or is insufficient for proper operation Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual D12 Dumping Data from the Manta 2 Connect the Manta2 to your PC or laptop 1 Clean all contaminants from the Manta 2 before dumping data this helps protect the o ring seals 2 If you are using an External Battery Pack simply unscrew it from the Manta 2 If you are using an Internal Battery Pack remove the ON OFF switch plate by removing the thumbscrews 3 Use the supplied Data Cable to connect the newly exposed Manta 2 connector to the USB port on your PC using the USB adapter that came with your Manta They will only fit together one way 4 Launch the Manta 2 Control Software by double clicking on the Eureka icon on your desktop Click on Manage M2 Files from the Manta 2 drop down menu and then on Export Files to upload data to save onto your PC 5 When you have finished uploading data unplug the Data Cable from the Manta 2 If you are using an External Battery Pack it s a good idea to protect the Manta 2 by instal
70. onmental Engineering Inc Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B4 Manta 2 Pull Down Menu measurement SPECIALTI When you click on the other of the menu pull downs Manta 2 you get eight buttons to choose from Manta Control Software 2 0 TNR o Wipe One Cycle Mow DATE 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 01 24 13 Manage Manta Files Logging Set Up Cal Lag Sensors and Parameters List Calibrate Manta 2 Version Create a Custom Parameter Delete a Custom Parameter TIME 11 36 26 11 36 25 11 36 24 11 36 23 11 36 22 11 36 21 11 36 20 11 36 19 11 36 18 11 36 17 11 36 16 Temp degC pH units ORP mV 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 6 81 6 81 6 81 6 81 6 81 6 81 6 82 6 82 Circulator is OFF Ctrl I pture One Line of Data to PC without Annotation 140 0 04 140 0 05 140 0 05 140 0 04 140 0 04 140 0 05 140 0 04 140 0 04 140 0 05 140 0 05 140 0 05 B4a Manage Manta 2 Files Select All Export Files Help Delete Files View Files Cancel Date Modified TEST1 LOG 07 25 08 TEST LOG 11 20 08 DEFAULT LOG 02 16 10 MARK 04 26 10 TEST
71. q sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual Contents measurement SPECIALTIES QS Quick Start Learning the Manta 2 in 30 Minutes Talk to Your Manta 2 Loading the Manta 2 Software on Your PC QS2 Exploring the Manta 2 User Interface Software QS3 Manta 2 Instructional Videos QS1 A The Manta 2 A1 A2 A3 AA A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 Example Systems and Applications Manta 2 System Components Applications Profiling Spot Checking Logging and Telemetry Cables What do the LED lights mean Operating the Manta 2 with Eureka s Amphibian 2 Archer Flow Cell Routine Maintenance Technical Sheets B The Manta 2 Control Software B1 B2 B3 B3a B3b B3c B3d B3e B3f B4 B4a B4b B4c B4d B4e B4f B4g B4h Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 Main Screen Hot Buttons PC Pull Down Menu Set Scroll Interval Set Snapshot Location Automatic Snapshot Graphing COM Ports Control Software Version Manta 2 Pull Down Menu Manage Manta 2 Files Logging Set Up Calibration Record Sensors and Parameters List Calibrate Manta 2 Version Create a Custom Parameter Delete a Custom Parameter www meas spec com wq sales meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES eo Multiprobe User Manual o Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manu
72. r Dav a Hour Minute Second MALIS LOG 11 12 05 FRORMAMP LOOX 11 26 06 176 LOG 12 05 05 Sync with PC Manage Manta2 files menu These log files are located on the Manta2 Manta2 Calibrate set Date and Time Menu Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual ye 11 07 ok Manta 2 was synched to PC Manta2 Date and Time synched to PocketPc Date and Time EE Calibrate Sensor cx m 11 15 4 39 ENTER EXIT Current Enter Sample Conductivity in mS cm Manta2 Calibrate SpCond us cm menu Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 j Calibrate Sensor c m 11 15 ENTER EXIT Current Hit enter to calibrate B J 4 3 2 Manta2 Calibrate SpCond us cm menu after standard value was entered showing current reading EN Calibrate Sensor 11 16 SRF 112 172585 Y to accept Manta2 Calibrate SoCond us cm menu after standard value was entered showing Sensor Response Factor www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual i 4 Set Barometri
73. r calibration commonly used in the past Here are the steps to air saturated water calibration 1 Make sure your instruments Barometric Pressure setting is accurate see Section C1 7 2 Put a half liter of tap water in a liter jar with cover and shake the jar vigorously for one minute Remove the lid and let the water stand for about five minutes to let the air bubbles float out 3 ocrew your calibration cup onto the Manta 2 housing With the sensors pointed upward fill the calibration cup until your aerated water covers the DO cap by a centimeter or so 4 Wait a few minutes for the temperature to equilibrate 5 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software calibration instructions remember that you are calibrating sat not mg l What s the real story on optical DO sensitivity to fouling Several years ago there was rumor floating around that optical DO sensors were not affected by fouling The rumor was only half true Suppose you put an optical DO sensor in a river f you re just downstream of a rendering plant or oil patch your sensor might become coated with grease or oil Unless that coating is impermeable to oxygen your sensor will still give accurate readings though it may be slow to respond to changes in oxygen That s because the coating is not oxygen active i e it doesn t produce or consume oxygen On the other hand if your sensor picks up an oxygen active coating for instance of photosynthetic algae The algae
74. red as the voltage drop across the platinum membrane of an ORP electrode A reference electrode is used to complete the voltage measuring circuit Because platinum does not react with ions in the water it won t give or take any electrons from those ions unless they are very persuasive The potential voltage created by this refusal is what you re actually measuring as ORP The actual ORP sensor is the 1 mm silver colored dot you can see when looking down at the pH sensor if your Manta 2 has ORP ORP electrode maintenance is nothing more than occasionally cleaning the platinum surface with a soft cloth and soapy water You can polish the ORP electrode with very light abrasive like 900 grit wet and dry sandpaper if the platinum is discolored please be careful not to polish the pH glass bulb The important part of ORP maintenance is refilling the reference electrode see C9 ORP uses a one point calibration 1 Rinse your sensors several times with the ORP standard you ll use for calibration 2 Fill the calibration cup with enough ORP standard to cover both the ORP and reference electrodes Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e e e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 3 Follow the Manta 2 Contr
75. ric sensors from Turner Designs sensor linearity R 0 99 accuracy dependent on calibration methods ISE s ammonium and nitrate have replaceable tips ISE s require non trivial maintenanace and calibration total dissolved gas 400 1400 mm Hg compensated for temperature Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 www meas spec com wq sales meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp Multiprobe UserManual iti Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual 1 The linearity of a well designed well built combination of circuit and sensor is a fixed value but the accuracy of that combination of circuit and sensor varies with many factors The quality of calibration solutions sensor fouling calibration and maintenance procedures the performance of other sensors such as the conductivity sensor when calculating salinity corrections to DO readings etc affect the accuracy of field data Because these factors are not within MEAS s control MEAS specifies linearity not accuracy Most multiprobe manufacturers erroneously specify accuracy but are in fact specifying linearity 2 Because temperature measurement does not require calibration by the user and is not ordinarily affected by field conditions temperature accuracy and linearity are the same 3 Calibrate at 12 856 mS cm 0 1 M KCl for measurements made in the 5
76. roughly the same cost and roughly the same responsibilities For instance replacing the main circuit board CPU will not cost you 1000 or more as it would for most multiprobes because it has fewer parts As a result its easy for you to isolate problems to a component that is easy to replace and won t cost you big bills Absent problems with cables or your PC you can quickly determine if the problem is the CPU or one of the sensors Suppose your conductivity reading is suspicious always reads zero no reading at all obviously wrong etc Here s your checklist for isolating the problem 1 Are there any obvious problems like water leaks damage to the sensor etc 2 Are you certain of the value of your calibration standard or field sample If those questions do not solve the problem then you can safely deduce that the conductivity sensor must be repaired or replaced Suppose your Manta 2 would not communicate with your PC Here s your checklist for isolating the problem 1 Are you sure that your PC is working correctly If you have another Manta 2 will it connect to the PC f you have another PC will it connect to the Manta 2 2 Are you sure your Manta 2 software is correctly loaded in your PC If you have another Manta 2 will it connect to your PC 3 Does the Manta 2 s green LED indicate that you have sufficient voltage to operate If not is your cable connected and free from damage If you have another cable wil
77. rs are very stable with time and do not require calibration C6 Dissolved Oxygen Optical Sensor The optical dissolved oxygen sensor comprises a blue light source a sensing surface and a red light receiver The sensing surface is an oxygen active compound stabilized in an oxygen permeable polymer usually silicone When the sensing surface is exposed to water or air for that matter oxygen diffuses into the sensing surface according to the amount partial pressure of oxygen in the water The oxygen active compound fluoresces that is it absorbs energy in the form of blue light and then emits energy as red light In each measurement cycle the blue light is first turned on and then turned off The red light receiver measures the time it takes after the blue light is turned off for the fluorescence to die off This value is proportional to dissolved oxygen Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES o Multiprobe User Manual Z o 1 O2 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual The sensor output is corrected for the temperature characteristics of the membrane and for the temperature characteristics of oxygen saturation in water MEAS is an advocate of the air saturated water calibration method that s different from the water saturated ai
78. s and sensors in a larger or smaller housing You don t have to change from one model instrument to another All Manta 2 s are approximately 16 inches tall including the weighted sensor guard and cable locking sleeve A2 Connecting the Manta 2 to a PC First go back to the Quick Start Guide to see how to load your software if you have not already done so Next connect your Manta 2 to your PC with the USB adapter and either a calibration cable or underwater cable see picture in Quick Start Guide Then click on the Manta 2 Control Software program shortcut icon on your PC desktop The first screen you see the one with the rolling real time data is called the Main Screen which you can read more about in Section B A3 Applications Profiling Spot Checking Logging and Telemetry The Manta 2 which can be used in any natural water up to 50 degrees C and 200 meters depth has three basic applications First it can be used manually to gather data in the field if you have a cable and an Amphibian or notebook PC You might take a series of measurements in one or more lakes or streams during the day and then download any saved data to your desktop PC that evening Second it can run unattended for weeks at a time with a battery pack You can for instance set the instrument to take a set of readings every Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales
79. s whose pH might range above and below seven you can increase your accuracy slightly by choosing a three point calibration the third buffer should be on the other side of seven pH calibration is simple 1 Rinse your sensors several times with the pH buffer you ll use for calibration 2 Fill the calibration cup with enough buffer to cover both the pH and reference electrodes 3 Follow the Manta 2 Control Software calibration instructions 4 Repeat steps 1 2 and 3 if you choose to calibrate with one or two more standards Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIE e e Multiprobe User Manual 1 331331 Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual C9 Reference Electrode The key to reliable pH measurement and reliable ORP and ISE measurements as well is a well maintained reference electrode Recall that a reference electrode is required to complete voltage measurement for pH readings Reference electrode maintenance is simple 1 Remove the reference cap by unscrewing it from the reference sleeve and discard old reference electrolyte 2 Fill the sleeve completely with fresh pH reference electrolyte KCl saturated with silver chloride Be careful not to introduce any air bubbles 3 ocrew the reference cap back on to the sleeve Air should be
80. spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp e Multiprobe User Manual 13O 23 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual This means that the chance of breaking a cable through normal use is very small Generally just make sure the cable is kept clean and that you don t run it over the side of the boat without a gentle radius for the cable And make sure to use the cable s locking sleeve or locking plate for the internal battery pack equipped models The cables used with the optional vented level sensor contain a small tube that connects the level measuring transducer to the surface of the water so that changes in barometric pressure do not affect level readings The small tube is connected to a desiccant pack to prevent water from condensing tin the vent tube A5 Operating the Manta 2 with the Amphibian 2 Archer First read the Amphibian 2 manual second connect the Amphibian 2 to your Manta 2 cable s 9 pin connector Three you re done as the Amphibian 2 uses the same type of program as is used on the PC A6 What do the LED lights mean The Manta 2 has three light emitting diodes LED s mounted on the circuit board visible through the instrument housing to help you understand whats happening and to provide information when troubleshooting a failure Green blinks every second when receiving adequate operating voltage via the cable it does not blink when
81. t 0 to 10 mS cm 0 001 u 10 to 100 mS cm 0 01 specific conductance of reading 1 uS cm 1 of reading salinity total dissolved solids mE M 0 003m 40 03 of FS 0 02 0 2 of FS 0 05 0 2 of FS 0 1 0 2 of FS O to 100m 0 2 0 2 of FS O to 200m 0 4 2 of FS turbidity 400 to 3000 NTU 4 digits 3 of reading chlorophyll a 0 03 500 ug l 3 of full scale 0 04 1000 ppb 3 of full scale 150 150 000 cells ml 3 of full scale 0 2500 ppb 3 of full scale 0 1500 ppb 3 of full scale 0 100 mg l as nitrogen 10 of reading or 2 mg l 10 of reading or 2 mg l 10 of reading or 2 mg l 10 of reading or 2 mg l stage vented level 0 to 10 mS cm 0 001 O to 10 m O to 25 m O to 50 m rhodamine blue green algae CDOM crude oil ammonium nitrate 0 100 mg l as nitrogen 0 5 18 000 mg l 0 05 to 20 000 mg l chloride sodium comments compensated for temperature and salinity choose from intensity ODO or lifetime HDO fluorescence methods compensated for temperature and salinity requires sample circulator corrected for temperature four easy to clean graphite electrodes optional sensor provides 0 5 of reading accuracy corrected for temperature refillable reference electrode corrected for barometric compensated for temperature and salinity optional sensors provide higher accuracy compensated for temperature includes wiper to clean the highest quality fluoromet
82. the Start button in the lower left of your PC screen and click on All Programs Then click on the Eureka Environmental folder and left click on the Manta 2 Control name Manta 2 Control Software and drag it Software to your Desktop You now have a Manta 2 Control Software fish shortcut icon on your Desktop as shown to the left click the fish to open the Manta 2 Control Software This software installation process should take only a few minutes Please call us 512 302 4333 if you have any problems Measurement Specialties Inc WWW meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES e amp Multiprobe User Manual 33 e Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual QS2 Exploring the Manta 2 User Interface Software On the following page is the Manta 2 Control Software flow chart You can experiment with the software until you see how to calibrate sensors activate logging etc You can t break anything because every option has a Cancel button which takes you back to the Main Screen without altering anything Note that the Manta 2 control software used by the Amphibian 1 and Amphibian 2 Archer is almost identical to that for the PC and should be equally self explanatory Section E5 shows many of the Amphibian screens so that you ll know what you re seeing QS3 Manta 2 Ins
83. tructional Videos There are two Manta 2 instructional videos available on YouTube Multiprobe set up instructions http Awww youtube com watch v kWeNohMKMRo Manta 2 Calibration http www youtube com watch v eh4lIYT36sFQ Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measurement SPECIALTIES eo Multiprobe User Manual Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual select your choice of scrolling intervals from the chart MS Windows standard Save As function automatically log data to your PC at an interval of your choosing view real time data in graphical form select your choice of USB ports from the chart Measurement Specialties Inc 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 Manta 2 Control Software Flowchart PC or Amphibian Set PC or Amphibian Scroll Interval Set Snapshot Location Automatic Snapshot Graphing COM Ports Manta Version Manage Manta 2 Files Logging Set Up Calibration Record Sensors and Parameters List Calibrate www meas spec com wq sales meas spec com view or delete Manta 2 files or export Manta 2 files to your PC select your choice of logging interval turbidity wipes and Manta 2 file names view details of all calibrations made to your Manta 2 select your choice of parameters and their order of app
84. w about managing your logging data is explained in Sections B4a B4d B4 B4a B4b B4c B4d Manta 2 Pull Down Menu Manage Manta 2 Files Logging Set Up Calibration Record Sensors and Parameters List D4 Activating Manta 2 Logging Before you go to the field to deploy your Manta 2 for unattended logging always turn logging ON using the logging hot button on your PC or Amphibian 2 Manta 2 Control Software Manta2 Control Software Version 0 1 8 39 PC Manta 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 03 03 11 Manta2 Logging is OFF Circulator is OFF Wipe One Cycle Now Eoo m One Line of Data to Capture One Line of Data to Eoo m with Annotation PC without Annotation Clear Data from PC Display 16 20 49 16 19 02 18 18 52 18 18 42 18 18 32 18 18 22 18 18 12 18 17 53 18 17 43 18 17 33 18 17 23 16 17 13 18 17 03 18 16 53 18 16 43 18 16 32 18 16 14 When you get to the field all you have to do is connect the external battery pack to the Manta 2 or for internal battery packs flip the ON OFF switch plate to ON Logging will start and continue until you disconnect external power or flip the switch plate to OFF Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 measure
85. y Multiprobe Manual Manta Control Software Version 0 1 8 39 PC Manta2 Dies Manta2 Logging is OFF Circulator is OFF Wipe One Cycle Now Eco One Line of Data to Capture One Line of Data to Eco with Annotation PC without Annotation Clear Data from PC Display 03 0311 18 20 49 23 4 143 7 69 90 760 0 03 03 11 18 19 02 23 41 3 z E 5 143 8 i 70 2 760 0 03 0311 16 16 52 23 41 5 88 142 0 7 143 5 4 88 70 1 760 0 03 03 11 18 18 42 23 41 5 69 142 0 79 143 6 4 88 70 16 760 0 03 0311 18 16 32 23 40 5 88 142 0 76 143 8 4 88 70 1 760 0 03 0311 18 18 22 23 40 5 88 142 0 79 143 8 4 88 0 15 760 0 03 0311 18 18 12 23 40 5 69 142 0 74 143 6 4 88 70 13 760 0 03 0311 16 17 53 23 40 5 88 142 0 7 i 143 9 4 88 70 16 760 0 03 0311 16 17 43 23 40 5 88 142 0 7 143 5 4 88 70 1 760 0 03 0311 18 17 33 23 40 5 89 142 0 7 143 8 4 88 70 19 760 0 03 0311 18 17 23 23 38 5 88 142 0 79 143 7 4 88 70 19 760 0 03 0311 18 17 13 23 39 5 69 142 0 76 143 8 4 88 70 13 760 0 03 03 11 16 17 03 23 38 5 88 142 0 79 143 6 4 88 0 10 760 0 03 0311 16 16 53 23 38 5 88 142 0 77 143 8 4 88 70 93 760 0 03 03 11 18 16 43 23 39 5 69 142 0 74 144 0 4 88 69 66 760 0 03 0311 18 16 32 23 38 5 88 142 0 60 144 1 4 88 0 14 760 0 03 0311 16 16 14 23 38 5 69 142 0 76 i 143 8 4 88 70 06 760 0 5 Now that you know that the Manta 2 Control Software is successfully installed close the program by clicking the X in the upper right hand corner 2 Finally click on
86. y typing the new file name under Log File Name 0 76 0 9 143 9 Logging Setup Interval Log File Name DEFAULT LOG Browse Manta and E Is s I Io Io Hs s For your convenience the active logging file name is displayed in the bottom line of the main screen B4c Calibration Log Click on the Cal Log button to see the calibration record This is a lifetime permanent record of all calibration changes for your Manta 2 Please see C3 for more information i40 22 8 gas Viewing cal log FIRES Save As 10 13 06 ooo00000 2 29472 10 18 53 05030153 2 70143 10 20 42 05030153 1 3584 10 21 16 05090159 1 7683 10 22 16 05030153 3 73200 10 54 33 05030153 2 49573 03 32 50 04030147 14 14 13 04090147 13 24 10 04090147 13 59 57 04090147 15 49 16 04090147 15 50 12 04090147 15 51 51 04090147 15 5222 00715052 e D 03 0371 18 20 38 04030147 4 24665 0 1413 6 33 142 1272 144 0 6 33 142 l 1268 144 0 6 33 142 1254 144 0 Measurement Specialties Inc www meas spec com 1 512 302 4333 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4400 Austin TX 78728 wq sales meas spec com 1 800 745 8008 Multiprobe User Manual measurem SPECIALTIES Manta 2 Sub 2 and Sub 3 Water Quality Multiprobe Manual B4d Sensors and Parameters List ent A sensor is a basic sensing element for instance a thermistor senses temperature A parameter is a type of data derived fro

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