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1. XCH TRB 0100 05 TusXchange 0 100 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 0400 03 TusXchange 0 400 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 0400 05 TusXchange 0 400 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 1000 03 TusXchange XCH TRB 1000 05 TusXchange 0 1000 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 3000 03 0 1000 NTU Range 300m TusXchange 0 3000 NTU Range 300m 24 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X XCH TRB 3000 05 Tu Xchange 0 3000 NTU Range 500m XCH UV LLLV UVeXchange 3 lower power sideways facing modules vertical module XCH UV V UV Xchange single vertical module Accessories MBR SMX STD Smart X mounting bracket assembly DFR SMX 1PT Smart X Suspension Bar Assembly 1 Pt w Clamps DFR SMX 4PT Smart X Protection Frame Assembly 4 Pt w Clamps 25 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of two years from the date of delivery AML will repair or replace at its option and at no charge components which are found to be defective The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the instruments The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident or misuse and is void if repairs or modifications are made by any other than authorized personnel This warranty is the only warranty given by AML No warranties implied by law inc
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3. Sensor Secondary Sensor Current Draw mA CX 122 CX 129 CX TX 138 CX TX 145 SV X 120 SV X 127 5 TX 132 Sx T wx TusX 130 Single Stack 3mW UV LED module Pressure Case e Environmental Limits o Storage 40 C to 60 C o Usage 20 C to 45 C Depth Weight Weight Standard 76mm 565mm 0 23 Kg 0 5 lbs 0 82 Kg 1 8 Ibs Optional 6000m 298 223 1 35 Kg 3 0 Ibs 1 94 Kg 4 3 lbs Connectors Bulkhead On Delrin housings 55316 Subconn NM EE mm 22 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Sampling Capabilities e Frequency o Time From 25 samples per second to 1 sample per hour e Configurations o Single scan or continuous output o Oncommand or autonomous on power up Included Items SmarteX instrument 2m Data Power Pigtail Black dummy plug One primary sensor blanking plug Two secondary sensor blanking plugs USB stick with manuals and documentation Sensor protection cage Software e SeaCast 23 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Ordering Codes Instruments PDC SMX P1S2 05 Smart X 500 Delrin pressure housing PDC SMX P1S2 60 Smart X 6000 Titanium pressure housing PDC SMX P1S2 VIM 05 emart X 500 Delrin pressure housing Right Angle AUV Mount Smart X 500 Delrin pressure housing Used as Smart SV PDC SMX P1S0 05 replacement S
4. X SVTP Configuration Smart X CP UV Configuration Mass Model Delrin Titanium Smart SV 75lbs 34 kg 1 86 Ibs 84 kg Smart SV amp T 81 Ibs 37 kg 2 02 Ibs 92 kg Smart X SV amp T Configuration Flared 1 79 Ibs 81 kg 4 19 lbs 1 90 kg Smart SV amp P 89 Ibs 40 kg 2 24 Ibs 1 02 kg Smart X SV amp P Configuration Flared 1 77 lbs 80 kg 4 17 lbs 1 89 kg Smart SVT amp P 90 Ibs 41 kg 2 24 lbs 1 02 kg Smart X SVT amp P Configuration Flared 1 873 lbs 85 kg 4 28 Ibs 1 94 kg Smart CTD Flared 1 74 Ibs 79 kg 4 14 lbs 1 88 kg TITLE Smart X Mechanical Overview WW oc sxocrapnic DRAWN DRAWING NO REV AML NO change your o Ideas 2071 Malaview Avenue W Sidney B C Canada V8L 5X6 250 656 0771 Fax 250 655 3655 I L MC2 GA 03396 N A TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DATE MATERIAL FRACTIONS 1 32 SLD FILE NO SHEET NO HOLE SIZES 0 005 0 13 DIM S ARE IN INCHES MM SIZE B 0 00 0 015 0 38 An 0 000 n 0 005 0 13 SURFACE FINISH 63 odd MC2 GA 03318 Sheet 1 of 2 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC IC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD IS PROHIBITED REVISION TABLE REV DESCRIPTION BY DATE SMART AND SMART X ELECT
5. a brief description P152 Multi parameter this configuration is equipped with one primary Xchange sensor port C Xchange or SVeXchange and two secondary Xchange sensor ports T Xchange PeXchange Xchange Sampling rates are programmable by time 25 Hz to every 24 hours This unit carries with it the complete benefits of an X Series instrument P1S1 UV Independent UV option Identical to the P1S2 but one of the secondary ports is dedicated to an independently powered UV Xchange operated by an internal Duty Cycle Control This maximizes power savings without compromising biofouling control P150 Single primary sensor This configuration closely duplicates the original Smart SV as it is of similar form fit and function It is often utilized when a replacement of a Smart SV is required for both size and data format requirements For this style of instrument please disregard reference to conductivity temperature pressure and turbidity sensors in this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Where Do Start AML Oceanographic s X Series instruments ship with several manuals on the USB stick An instrument manual this Smart X manual providing an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument SeaCast manual providing instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review instrument data Xchange manuals SV Xc
6. aere 4 Using BUSH USED TL sate ak AC ake EUST 5 Pressure Ratings arini mcm 5 Pre Deployment Procedures UU RA DRAN ease RA LEAN CERO D CR 5 Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast see 6 Configuring Sampling Parameters through the Terminal sse 6 Accounting for Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the 6 Monitoring Real Time Data cies irte eden iine 7 ccrte qr Rc eu bci ie Font vc ph iver 7 Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power 8 Disabling Data Power Up ttem e ne b fee ares dic p i Lise 8 Smarteswittr Independent sii cad Fa eig Pages rore 9 Maintaining the Ins IIO idu os idee M obti Catia tue aden 10 Periodic Maintenance 10 s nu Mitre D ES 11 HR 11 11 Default Qutput FOIfTa a datus r ei Odo rede 11 Default Example Outputs asc oia uu NAR quond OA 12 lea Md 14 Troubleshooting ceret cen cats Quac 14 Contact AML Oceanographic ebd ae idu dV cate dnos nat 1
7. communications settings are 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control and the desired baud rate The following steps must be completed by issuing text commands Step Possible Commands Initialize Memory erases instrument memory INIT Set Log File Name SET LOG filename txt Set Instrument Time amp Date SET TIME hh mm ss SET DATE mm dd yy Set Sampling Parameters SET SAMPLE RATE CONTINUOUS SET SAMPLE RATE 5 s SET P INC 1 SET SOUND INC 2 The above table provides example commands only many additional sampling regimes can be established using available commands Please consult the Commands section of the Appendix for full syntax details on the commands you wish to use Accounting for Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the Surface Climate and altitude changes can create fluctuations in atmospheric barometric pressure AML s pressure sensors are sensitive enough to detect these variations When this happens the instrument s pressure channel may not read exactly zero when data is taken prior to submersion in the water Nearly all absolute pressure sensors experience atmospheric pressure offsets if they are sufficiently sensitive To compensate for this atmospheric pressure offset AML instruments have the ability to reset the pressure sensor s zero point This can be initiated using AML Oceanographic SeaCast software or a Terminal emulator command The compensation does not affect the calibration of the pressu
8. installed Default Example Outputs Keyboard inputs in the output capture shown below are in bold type Smart X Version 4 09 SN 8882 AML Oceanographic Ltd Scan 1473 924 00 set scan set scan set scan gt scan 00 00 56 25 gt set scan gt set scan gt set scan gt scan 473 916 00 gt monitor 1473 912 00 1473 920 00 1473 915 00 1473 926 00 1473 921 00 1473 919 00 1473 920 00 1473 916 00 1473 915 00 1473 913 00 1473 909 00 1473 916 00 00 182 17 260 time salinity density 1473 912 0000 notime nosal noden 00 182 17 256 00 182 17 254 00 182 17 255 00 185 17 254 00 178 17 254 00 178 17 255 00 182 17 256 00 185 17 257 00 182 17 258 00 178 17 257 00 178 17 256 00 182 17 256 00 185 17 256 163 17 258 00 226 0998 907 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X detect Detecting Sensors 1 SV C Xchange SV X SN 131194 01 22 10 SN 65535 2 P T Xchange P X SN 145721 08 21 09 T X SN 400046 11 17 09 SN 65535 Detection complete gt gt display options Instrument Type Smart X EmulationMode disabled UseCustomHeader yes SN 8882 Firmware V4 09 SampleUnits continuous SampleInterval 0 PressureInc 0 00 SoundInc 0 00 TestLog test raw Date 01 01 00 Time 00 00 00 emorySize 0 0 MB emoryUsed 0 0 MB DisplayTime no DisplayDate no DisplaySalinity no DisplayDensity no DisplaySoundVelocity no DisplayBattery no RelayMode auto detection RealtimeLogging no Loggi
9. soak in warm soapy water before cleaning with a rag or soft brush When finished rinse with fresh water to remove any residual soap or dirt Before each use o Check for proper installation of all Xchange sensors o Check for nicks and cuts on the cable After each use o Clean and rinse the instrument using fresh water o Dry the instrument completely and store it in a cool dry place e Monthly o Lightly lubricate the connector contacts with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Avoid the use of grease It can create internal pressure and push past the connector seals on the pins o Lubricate the end cap retainer rings with silicone grease e Yearly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Communications PC Settings Smart X will communicate with both RS 232 and RS 485 serial connections The computer to which the instrument is connected must be set up as follows e 806 After power up the Smart X will wait for an ASCII carriage return The instrument will automatically 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control Baud rate of 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 or 38 400 baud detect whether communications are RS 232 or RS 485 as well as the baud rate Output Formats Output formats can be modified If the required modifications are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next sect
10. 00 baud e Are the communication settings in the instrument correct o Was the instrument specifically set to one baud rate last time If so use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so resume communications in the required protocol o Was the instrument set to RX OFF last time If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode o Was the instrument set to monitor on power up mode If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode To interrupt monitor on power up hold down the ENTER key while applying power to the instrument Instrument generates noisy data e s the connector damaged dirty or corroded f connected to external power is there noise on the power supply Switch mode power supplies are common sources of noise Nearby EMI sources such as electric motors generators and transformers can create noise If possible move the instrument and its cables away from the noise source Are the sensor s clean e Are there bubbles on or in the sensor s e Are the sensor s damaged User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X e 5 there something nearby affecting the water temperature SeaCast fails to recognize a sensor e Be sure to download the latest version of SeaCast SV Xchange data does not match
11. 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms TemperaturesXchange 0 C to 65 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms 50 100 200 500 1000 Pressure Xchange 2000 4000 0 05 FS 0 03 FS 0 02 FS 10 ms 5000 6000 dbar TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU 0 1 NTU 0 1 NTU 0 01 NTU lt 0 75 TurbiditysXchange 0 400 NTU 0 2 NTU 0 2 NTU 0 01 NTU lt 0 75 TurbiditysXchange 0 1000 NTU 0 5 NTU 0 5 NTU 0 1 NTU lt 0 75 TurbiditysXchange 0 3000 NTU 1 NTU 1 NTU 0 1 NTU lt 0 75 20 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Calculated Parameters Required Sensors Salinity TeX TEOS10 0 010 psu 0 to 42 psu Salinity from SV SV X TeX PeX AML 07 0 035 ppt 0 to 42 ppt C X TeX TEOS10 40 027 kg m 990 to 1230 kg m Density SV SV X TeX P X TEOS10 30 051 kg m3 990 to 1230 kg m SV from CTD C X TX Chen amp Milro 77 0 5mis Electrical e Mother Board o Two dedicated slots Primary Xchange sensor slot Secondary Xchange sensor slot e Sensor Boards o Sound Velocity or Conductivity Xchange sensor board o Pressure Temperature or Turbidity Xchange sensor board Auto detect RS232 or RS485 duplex ASCII Autobaud to 38 400 Power e External Power Supply 8 to 26 VDC Chen and Millero Speed of sound in seawater at high pressures 1129 1135 21 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Current Draw at 12VDC Primary Sensor Secondary
12. 6 sce esce tati hoe dea eo tia o enel pd d P Roo a bea 17 COPA idus eases 17 Communications tan 17 Sampling Rate Commands orare ues 17 Output Format COMMANDS 18 General COMMAS esc oso 19 Technical Specifications id pui ta 20 Ordering OUBS od Did ditta costos uctus 24 5 oen etie st de DA 24 Sensors DeViCe Ska 24 25 cn 26 Technical Overview Drawings euntes avc 2T User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X General Description of the Instrument AML Oceanographic X Series instruments and Xchange sensors a major advancement in oceanographic instrumentation Swappable and interchangeable sensors dramatically improve the capabilities of ocean instrumentation in the following ways e Change the instrument sensor types while at sea within seconds and without tools CTD can be changed to a sound speed profiler by exchanging sensor heads e optimize the resolution and a
13. CTD calculated SV e Owing to the error associated with each individual sensor and Chen and Millero s equation sound velocity calculated from CTD values will fall within approximately 0 4 m s of the actual value 9596 of the time It is not uncommon to see differences of this size between directly measured sound velocity and CTD calculated sound velocity 1 Chen Tung Chen and Frank J Millero Speed of sound in seawater at high pressures The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 62 no 5 1977 1129 1135 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Contact AML Oceanographic Service To request an RMA or technical support Email service AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email sales AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website http www AMLoceanographic com Customer Portal My AML Oceanographic is AML s online data centre This secure area within our website is designed to offer one easy location for interested individuals and organizations distributors customers prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consult instrument diagnostic summaries View and download calibration and conformity certificates View and manage
14. CX TeX and P X or SVX TeX and SET SCAN NOSV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel off removing it and PeX from the instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN SET SCAN SV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel on allowing it CX TeX and P X to be present in instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN This is only available when C P and T sensors are attached SET SCAN TIME Enables displaying time in data scan SET SCAN NOTIME Disables time from being displayed in data scan DISPLAY STARTUP Displays the power up output settings SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to wait for user commands on power up PROMPT SET STARTUP SCAN Sets the instrument to output one scan on power up and then wait for a user command SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to start monitoring data on power up MONITOR SET STARTUP Disables the instrument identification header output on NOHEADER power up SET STARTUP Enables the instrument identification header output on HEADER power up User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X General Commands SCAN Measures and outputs one scan of data MONITOR Scans at the set sampling rate VERSION Displays the instrument identification header DISPLAY OPTIONS Displays the instrument status and user settings ZERO Corrects the barom
15. M L OCEANOGRAPHIC ARZ your old ideas AEN Smart X User Manual Version 1 68 24 August 2015 Revision History Revision Date Changes Name Version 1 3 05 November 2012 Updated website 224 Specifications and Version 1 31 06 December 2012 Updated images Erika Ladouceur Version 1 4 28 February 2013 Updated technical specifications decia Version 1 5 26 May 2013 Format revision and updates Jehan Zouak Version 1 6 26 August 2013 Minor edits Jehan Zouak Version 1 61 12 February 2014 Added UV Xchange references Chris Bueley Version 1 62 16 July 2014 Added Ordering Codes Jehan Zouak Version 1 63 27 October 2014 Added Power Consumption Table Quinton Calverley Version 1 64 17 March 2015 Updated for SeaCast 4 Andrew Beak Taylor Version 1 65 12 June 2015 Added Tu Xchange technical specs Jehan Zouak Version 1 66 22 June 2015 Updated technical specifications Jehan Zouak Version 1 67 24 July 2015 Information for the UV option added Andrew Beak Taylor Version 1 68 24 August 2015 Independent UV option updates Jehan Zouak User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Table of Contents General Description of the uae oto turp aped te dean 2 Where 2 ctetu vds Coa tectae 3 Shipping esso nn rett 4 RECEIVING AN up 4 Returning an Instrument to the
16. RICAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATION RS 232 COMMUNICATIONS Smart Smart X 9 Pin D Electronics Pin Ground Pin Connector Signal Rx 1 White 3 Ground 2 Black e 5 Power 3 Red e Signal Tx 4 Green 2 N C 5 Blue N C N C 6 Brown N C N C Screen N C Power MCBH 6 FS Bulkhead Face View 1 NOTE SMART INSTRUMENTS ARE CONFIGURED AT THE FACTORY FOR RS 232 OR RS 485 CONSULT THE SMART OR SMART X USER MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING CHANGES TO YOUR INSTRUMENT S COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL RS 485 COMMUNICATIONS Smart Smart X 9 Pin D Electronics Pin Ground Pin Connector Signal DO B 1 White 3 Ground 2 Black e 5 Power 3 Red e i Signal ux 4 3 Green 2 5 Blue N C N C 6 Brown N C N C Screen N C TITLE Smart Communications Overview omnem DRAWN DRAWING NO REV AML NO Xchange your old ideas 2071 Malaview Avenue W Sidney B C Canada V8L 5X6 250 656 0771 Fax 250 655 3655 L M C2 GA 03396 A TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DATE MATERIAL FRACTIONS 1 32 d SEEI SHEETWOG HOLE SIZES 0 005 0 13 DIM S ARE IN INCHES MM SIZE B Sh 2 2 0 00 0 015 0 38 nm 0 000 0 005 0 13 SURFACE FINISH 63 39 ANGLE 9 pin D sub
17. ccuracy of sensor data sensors can be swapped to change the measurement range For example 6000 P Xchange pressure sensor can be swapped with a 500 PeXchange sensor and the salt water C Xchange conductivity sensor can be swapped for a fresh water C Xchange conductivity sensor e Sensors from one instrument can be swapped to another to maintain mission critical capabilities e Calibrated sensors can be sent from the factory to the instrument The instrument is not pulled from active duty for calibration Spare sensors ensure that an instrument can be immediately returned to active duty after sustaining damage All calibration and traceability data resides within each Xchange sensor Calibration data for all sensors is instantly available from the instrument and calibration certificates be printed from AML Oceanographic s SeaCast software whenever the instrument is connected e Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data Only Xchange sensors are sent for calibration leaving the instrument working in the field Smart X is the compact multi sensor externally powered real time instrument of the X Series family It is designed primarily for AUV ROV and sea chest operations Supported communication protocols for Smart X RS 232 or RS 485 There are three configurations of Smart X Two are multi parameter and the other is single sensor These are listed below with
18. etric offset to set zero pressure at surface for current barometric pressure ZERO OFF Disables barometric offset PX DIS TIME Displays current time Time format is hh mm ss ss SET TIME hh mmrss ss Sets instrument time using 24 hour clock in format hh mm ss ss DETECT Checks each slot in logger board to identify what is plugged in and displays sensor board type and serial number or empty for each slot TALK n Enables communications directly with a sensor board via the logger board where n value from 1 3 that identifies the slot number of the board to be communicated with See DETECT command CTRL C Press CTRL key and C key at same time to exit sensor board talk mode and return to logger communications User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Technical Specifications Sensors Primary Xchange Sensors E ES ConductivitysXchange 0to 2 mS cm 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm id mis flow rate 25 ms at 1 ConductivitysXchange 0 to 70 mS cm 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm meow rate 25 ms at 1 ConductivitysXchange 0 to 90 mS cm 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm mie flow SV Xchange 197900 1825 0 006m s 000 Secondary Xchange Sensors Type Accuracy Precision pa AU TemperaturesXchange 2 C to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms TemperaturesXchange 5 C to 45 C 0 005 C 0
19. hange P Xchange T Xchange Tu Xchange and UV Xchange providing overviews on how to install and maintain each of the Xchange Sensors If you are configuring an instrument for field use or lab testing begin with the SeaCast manual If you are performing instrument maintenance begin with the instrument manual If you are planning to swap Xchange sensor read the Xchange manual corresponding to your sensors If Smart X is equipped with UV Xchange refer to the UV Xchange manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Shipping amp Receiving Receiving an Instrument When receiving an instrument perform the following steps to ensure the instrument will be ready for deployment when required Inspect the shipping container looking for signs of damage Damage to the shipping container could indicate damage to the instrument inside The shipping package should include all of the following items o SmartX instrument Data Power cable Black dummy plug One primary sensor blanking plug Two secondary sensor blanking plugs o USB Stick with manuals and documentation Inspect for damage o Check the cable for slices or gouges o Check the connector sockets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Ensure all the Xchange sensors are installed tightly The blue locking sleeve should be tight and sitting less than 1 mm from the instrument e
20. ial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Hold down the lt ENTER gt key Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Release the ENTER key once the prompt gt is displayed Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to disable data on power up SET STARTUP HEADER enables the power up header information o SET STARTUP PROMPT disables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 10 S selects the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT A7 sets 10 autobaud attempts then defaults to 38400 baud Note Details on the SET DETECT command can be found in the appendix e Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Smart X with Independent UV The independent UV option is offered for situations where economic power usage is critical but biofouling protection is still desired By running the UV independently through a DCC the instrument can take advantage of all its power saving saving features shutting down between measurements while the UV Xchange continues to prevent fouling uninterrupted a different p
21. ion a sets the number of autobaud detection attempts before the instrument reverts to the default baud rate set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b sz 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 2 1200 baud 5 9600 baud 8 57600 baud 3 2400 baud 6 19200 baud 9 115200 baud Sampling Rate Commands DISPLAY SAMPLE Displays the time based sampling rate RATE SET SAMPLE nt Sets the desired sampling rate n is a number and is the time units Using the slash character should be read as per For instance 5 s means sampling happens every 5 seconds 5 s means 5 samples per second Examples are SETSC sets the sampling to continuous 25 Hz SET 5 5 5 5 samples per sec SETS1s Sample 1 time every 1 second SET S 2 m 2 samples per minute SET S 5m Sample 1 time every 5 minutes SET S 2 h 2 samples per hour SETS 24h Sample 1 time every 24 hours User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Output Format Commands DISPLAY SCAN Displays current scan options SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off C X T X and P X or SVX TeX and SET SCAN DENSITY Turns the calculated density channel on CX TeX and P X or SVX TeX and SET SCAN NOSALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel off CX TeX and P X or SVX TeX and SET SCAN SALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel on
22. ion please contact the factory for support with custom output formats Formatting can be changed in the following ways The number of decimal places for each channel e urn on or off date and time calculated parameters Salinity and Density battery voltage power up information header automatic monitoring on power up Default Output Format The output from Smart X is space delimited values The following table shows the output units for each Xchange sensor Sensor Units Default Format SVeXchange m s 1234 567 ConductivityeXchange mS cm 12 346 Pressure Xchange dbar 1234 56 Temperature Xchange C 12 345 TurbiditysXchange NTU 1234 56 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X The default data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are SV P T Sensors Sound velocity Pressure Temperature m s dbar C Time Sound velocity Pressure Temperature Density Salinity hh mmess ss m s dbar C kg m ppt C P T Sensors Conductivity Pressure Temperature mS cm dbar C Time Conductivity Pressure Temperature Density Salinity Sound velocity hh mm ss ss_ mS cm dbar C kg m psu m s Note These are examples of the default configurations Your data channel outputs will be entirely dependent on which Xchange sensors are
23. luding but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply In no event will AML be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages resulting from any defects or failure of performance of any instrument supplied by AML 26 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Technical Overview Drawings 2T THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD IS PROHIBITED REVISION TABLE REV DESCRIPTION BY DATE A INCREASED LENGTH ADDED C B 12 FEB 14 306 8 12 08 Smart X CTD Configuration 191 8 7 55 die a A 425 8 Smart X P1S2 AML Part Numbers 16 77 E Smart X P1S0 with SV Xchange AML Part Numbers Smart X 150 PDC SMX P1S0 05 60 SV Xchange XCH SV STD Materials Delrin 500m Pressure Rating Titanium 6000m Pressure Rating 45 7 51 80 242 1 M 9 53 181 7 13 9 68 6 02 70 Smart X P182 PDC SMX P 182 05 60 SV Xchange XCH SV STD C Xchange XCH CND RA range P Xchange XCH PRS T Xchange XCH TMP range Materials Delrin 500m Pressure Rating Titanium 6000m Pressure Rating Smart
24. mart X 6000 dbar Titanium pressure housing Used as Smart SV PDC SMX P1S0 60 replacement PDC SMX P1S1UV 05 Smart X 500 dbar Delrin pressure housing dedicated UV port Sensors Devices XCH SV STD SVeXchange 1375 1625m s Range Replaces XCH 0002 XCH SV 1120 SVeXchange 1100 2000m s Range XCH SV 0520 SVeXchange 500 2000m s Range XCH CND RA002 C Xchange Right Angle Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND RA070 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND RA090 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 90mS cm Range XCH CND ST002 C Xchange Straight Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND ST070 C Xchange Straight Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH TMP n232 2 to 32 C Range XCH TMP n545 T Xchange 5 to 45 C Range XCH TMP 065 0 to 65 C Range XCH PRS 0050 PeXchange 50 XCH PRS 0100 PeXchange 100 XCH PRS 0200 PeXchange 200 5 0500 PeXchange 500 XCH PRS 1000 PeXchange 1000 XCH PRS 2000 PeXchange 2000 dbar XCH PRS 4000 PeXchange 4000 dbar XCH PRS 5000 PeXchange 5000 dbar XCH PRS 6000 PeXchange 6000 dbar XCH PRS 6000 T065 P Xchange 6000 Extended temperature calibration from 0 65 C XCH TRB 0100 03 TusXchange 0 100 NTU Range 300m
25. nd cap Connect the instrument to a computer with the data cable and perform a scan or monitor if using SeaCast Returning an Instrument to the Factory If shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre Pack the instrument in its original shipping box to prevent damage during shipping An RMA number can be requested using the contact options given in the Support section of this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for Xchange sensors and the entire instrument Deployments should never exceed the lower of these two pressure ratings For example a 500m instrument equipped with a 6000 dbar 0 6000m P Xchange sensor is limited to deployments of 500m depth or less Similarly 6000m instrument equipped with a 500 dbar 0 500 P Xchange sensor is also limited to deployments of 500m depth or less It is desirable to optimize the accuracy of pressure measurements by using a P Xchange sensor with a pressure range that closely matches the depth of the deployment Caution Do not exceed the specified pressure ratings of the P Xchange sensor TurbidityeXchange sensor or the instrument housing Overpressure can result in damage to the sensors and the instrument Pre Deployment Procedures e Upon Receipt o Use the Shipping and Receiving instructions to verify the condition of the i
26. ngTimeout 0 StartupDelay 20 DisplayHeader yes StartupMode prompt CharacterReception yes LoggingBreakMode no Detect ionMode A3 BatteryACoefficient 3 500000E BatteryBCoefficient 2 500000E ShutDownVoltage 6 5 WarningVoltage not applicable PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no SoundVelocityThreshold 1375 00 DelimterMode Spac SensorDetectionMode Once Traceability no SkipPowerOff no Slot SensorName SV C Xchange SV X SN 131194 01 22 10 BoardSN 65535 Slot 2 SensorName P T Xchange P X SN 145721 08 21 09 T X SN 400046 11 17 09 BoardSN 65535 gt 13 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to communicate Is the connector damaged e Check the cables o ls the data power cable connected to the instrument and computer o Are there any cuts in the cable o If using a cable other than AML cable it should be configured as a null modem cable o If using multiple cable lengths the extensions should not be configured as null modem cables e f using external power over a long cable check the voltage drop over the cable Measure the voltage across a 10 watt 270 resistor across pins 2 and 3 of the cable The voltage must be above 8 volts Are the communication settings in the program used on the computer correct o Comm port selection 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control o Baud rate between 600 and 38 4
27. nstrument o Verify that all sensor calibrations are valid for the duration of the deployment If not swap the Xchange sensors for sensors with valid calibrations or send the Xchange sensors to a service centre for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the underwater connectors with silicone spray or equivalent e Before leaving the jetty o If applicable verify the PeXchange pressure range is correct for the deployment o Connect the instrument to a computer using the data cable Caution Install blanking plugs in all unused sensor ports prior to deployment Failure to install blanking plugs will result in damage to the connectors Primary Xchange mount blanking plug Secondary Xchange mount blanking plug User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast SeaCast is free software provided for use with AML Oceanographic instruments It can be used to set up an instrument for profiling or monitoring data as well as downloading graphing and exporting the collected data Full details on the instrument configuration process and the software s capabilities can be found in the SeaCast manual Configuring Sampling Parameters through the Terminal Instruments can also be configured for deployment using a terminal emulation program like HyperTerminal RealTerm or Tera Term Communications with the instrument must be established using the correct communications port and settings The
28. ote the following o Voltage drop due to cable resistance increases with cable length The voltage drop on a standard AML cable with a standard Smart X is about 2 volts per 100m of cable while sampling and 0 volts per 100m when in low power mode The instrument s low voltage warning triggers at 9 9 volts or less The instrument s auto shutdown triggers when supplied with 8 0 volts or less The instrument s maximum voltage is 26 volts The voltage at the instrument while sampling must be above the shutdown level for the instrument to operate e With the instrument in air use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset PeXchange only e Securely attach the cable to the instrument e Lower the instrument until it is just submerged Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows the sensors time to wet and the pressure case to shed heat Begin monitoring data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal e Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Note that with Smart X in the typical vertical orientation the downcast is usually more accurate than the upcast data since the downcast measurements are not contaminated by the thermal shedding from the pressure case O OOO Post Deployment Procedures e When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed in fresh water e Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air
29. ower source If the UV option is selected the Smart X will be configured as a P1S1 UV which is a P182 where one of the secondary ports is dedicated to UV Xchange This port is marked with UV ONLY Configuration of the Duty Cycle Controller The default setting for the DCC is a repeating pattern of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off This can be configured at user request for any combination of 2 minute increments in a repeating 120 minute period The on off timer begins immediately once the controller is supplied with power Note If powered through the dedicated port configuration options for the UV Xchange will not be accessible through SeaCast Power Power to the UV port is independent from the rest of the instrument If the independent UV option is selected two pins on the connector that are normally unused are activated for this purpose 5 UV VDC Pin6 UV GND Power must be supplied continuously When the DCC is in an on cycle power is passed through to the device connected to the output No power is passed to the output during an off cycle The timing board itself consumes less than 0 1mA during both on and off cycles User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument The following steps are recommended e f the instrument is very dirty or oily allow it to
30. prior to disconnecting the plugs or cables Do not blow compressed air into the User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X sensor Doing so may damage the sensitive pressure transducer diaphragm Remove the shorting plug or cable Place the dummy plug in the connector to protect it Dry the instrument and stow it securely Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate e Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to the instrument o SET STARTUP NOHEADER disables the power up header information o SET STARTUP MONITOR enables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 10 S sets the desired sampling rate o SETDETECT 07 sets fixed 38400 baud rate Note Details on the SET DETECT command can be found in the appendix e Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Disabling Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the ser
31. re sensor and can be turned off or recalculated at any time The compensation factor is applied through the entire calibrated pressure range Once the atmospheric pressure compensation is applied it will be applied to all pressure sensor data until it is turned off or recalculated The setting is written to memory so it remains set when the instrument is powered down User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Using SeaCast Refer to the SeaCast User Manual for instructions on enabling Zero Depth Using a Terminal Emulator Establish serial communications with the instrument on your computer Refer to the Communications section of this manual for more information e Once the connection is established ensure the instrument is stationary and is not submerged in water e To turn ON Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO ON command This will calculate and apply the offset required to compensate for current atmospheric pressure conditions To turn OFF Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO OFF command This will disable the offset e Issuing the ZERO command again will calculate a new offset based on current conditions Monitoring Real Time Data Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been completed see page 5 e Ensure that the desired sampling settings have been selected and applied e Plug the data power cable into the instrument If you power the instrument over a long cable please n
32. your technical support cases Consult and download sales estimates sales orders and invoice copies View account balances and generate account statements Assess inventory availability at AML To access the Customer Portal please navigate to the Support button located on the top right of the AML Oceanographic home page select Customer Centre from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided Mailing and Shipping Address AML Oceanographic 2071 Malaview Ave Sidney BC Canada V8L 5X6 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart X Appendices Commands When using SeaCast the full command set is not usually necessary However text commands are available Below is a listing of commonly used commands Note that some commands are only available on instruments equipped with the applicable Xchange sensors Communications Commands SET FORCE 232 Sets com mode to RS 232 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE 485 Sets com mode to RS 485 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE AUTO Sets for auto detection of RS 232 or 5 485 comms Note that if instrument is not connected to a com port on power up it assumes RS 485 operation amp will remain in that mode until powered down DISPLAY FORCE Displays current com mode i e 5232 RS485 AUTO DISPLAY DETECT Displays the baud rate detection settings SET DETECTab Sets the baud rate detect

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