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SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler User`s Manual

1. WARNING Physical Handling If the ECO CTD or auxiliary equipment sensors stop working while underwater are unresponsive to commands or show other signs of flooding or damage carefully secure the instrument away from people until you have determined that abnormal internal pressure does not exist or has been relieved Pressure housings may flood under pressure due to dirty or damaged o rings or other failed seals When a sealed pressure housing floods at great depths and is subsequently raised to the surface water may be trapped at the pressure at which it entered the housing presenting a danger if the housing is opened before relieving the internal pressure Instances of such flooding are rare However a housing that floods at 600 meters depth holds an internal pressure of more than 800 psia and has the potential to eject the end cap with lethal force A housing that floods at 50 meters holds an internal pressure of more then 85 psia this force could still cause injury If you suspect the ECO s Electronics Control Module is flooded point the Electronics Control Module in a safe direction away from people and loosen 1 end cap bulkhead connector very slowly at least 1 turn This opens an o ring seal under the connector Look for signs of internal pressure hissing or water leak If internal pressure is detected let it bleed off slowly past the connector o ring Then you can safely remove the end cap Rinse
2. For use with SBE 50 When you click Connect SBE 55 the ECO automatically provides power to the SBE 50 Then when you click Connect CTD to communicate with the SBE 50 power to the SBE 50 remains on for 5 minutes If this is insufficient time for you to perform the desired setup click Connect SBE 55 again and then click Connect CTD again Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Following are the Toolbar buttons applicable to the ECO and or CTD some apply to both others apply to only the ECO or only the CTD Toolbar Description Equivalent Buttons Command Re establish communications with CTD SBE 19 Connect 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 50 Computer responds CTD with S gt prompt SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 goes to sleep after 2 minutes without communication from computer have elapsed Re establish communications with ECO Connect Computer responds with A gt prompt ECO goes to SBE 55 sleep after 2 hours without communication from computer have elapsed Display ECO or CTD instrument status Status provide information on instrument setup and DS current status View SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD data headers cast number date and time number of Headers DH samples in cast etc A new header is generated for each CTD cast Closure Display all auto fire parameters and auto fire status Parameters for ECO CP
3. Save As OK Make the selection for Header options Skip to Step 6 if you are using the ECO with no CTD or with an SBE 50 SBE 55 Communication on AMID cc SBE1 plus Bottle Closure Logic Fixed communication settings between ECO and computer r Header options Prompt for header information C Include default header form in the upload file C Don t include default header form in the upload file 45 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation 5 Click the CTD Communications tab The dialog box looks like this for the SBE 55 with SBE 19 others are similar Data upload type from SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD memory through ECO when using Upload on Toolbar or Upload Data in Data menu e All as single file All data uploaded into 1 file oe 7 SBE 55 e All separated by cast All data uploaded c CTD i oe agi a Pze Communication Separate file written for each cast with 3 digit merunicanons See a Settings cast ID 001 etc appended to user selected file name By scan number range SeatermAF prompts Pesebhete for beginning and ending scan sample numbers and uploads all data within range into 1 file m Upload data From a single cast SeatermAF prompts for cast number and uploads all data from that cast into 1 file SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options Computer COM port baud data b
4. Cables always include ECM to computer data I O cable extender 6 pin to 4 pin ECM to computer data I O cable 4 pin to 9 pin DB 9S ECM to lanyard release assembly cable 1 or 2 for 3 or 6 bottle system respectively 4 pin to 4 pin Software and electronic copies of this user manual and software manuals on CD ROM This manual Spare battery end cap hardware kit Spare jackscrew kit Section 2 Description of ECO Section 2 Description of ECO This section describes the functions and features of the SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler specifications dimensions bulkhead connectors and system configuration System Description Notes e The SBE 49 can be used with the ECO only for real time data acquisition and water sampling with an SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit The SBE 50 can be used with the ECO only for autonomous water sampling Except where noted the term CTD refers to the SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 and 49 CTD as well as to the SBE 50 Pressure Sensor With one 3 position lanyard release module and 3 bottles The SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler is the ideal small boat water sampler for coastal estuarine and large lake ecological monitoring to depths of 600 meters Available in 3 bottle or 6 bottle configurations the ECO Sampler is light and economical and can be integrated with an SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 49 CTD or SBE 50 Pressure Sensor The SBE 55 is primarily intended for self containe
5. variable in list click Add l Change variable click existing variable l Density 2 in Variable Name column click desired Density Difference 2 1 variable in list click Change Depth Insert variable click existing variable F Descent Rate below desired sequence in Variable Name column click desired variable in list click Insert H Frequency Channel Modulo Error Count gt gt Output variables selected here will be put in both the cnv and ros files 59 Section 7 Data Processing Bottle Summary In SBE Data Processing s Run menu select Bottle Summary The File Setup tab in the dialog box is similar to the one shown and described for Data Conversion above The input files for Bottle Summary are the ros file created in Data Conversion and the CTD configuration con file e Additionally if a sn file same name as input ros file with sn extension is found in the input file directory bottle serial numbers are inserted between the bottle position and date time columns in the btl file output The format for the sn file is Bottle position serial number with a comma separating the two fields Note You can create a sn file ina text editor The Data Setup tab in the dialog box looks like this ZE Bottle Summary d 10 x Fie Options Help File Setup Data Setup Header View MV Output min max values for averaged variables Saat Avenged Varies Select input vari
6. 19plus V2 CTD pressure sensor polarity CTD baud rate number of bottles to fire bottle closure sequence Note first bottle position is 0 bottle closure pressures bottle closure elapsed times closure mode downcast upcast stationary elapsed time with no CTD data elapsed time with CTD data upcast downcast logic bottom bottle enabled pressure to enable upcast pressure change to enable upcast stationary time on bottom bottom pressure window stationary logic minimum time to hold in pressure window to enable bottle closure pressure window size minimum change in pressure between bottles to enable next bottle closing enable pressure for first bottle Equivalent to Closure Parameters AFM on Toolbar Example user input in b A gt DC CTD type SBI E 25 CTD baud rate 960 number of bottles t bottle fire ord pressure sensor type r 0 old firmware gt 2 0 negative 0 o fire 6 ph eg els ds G7 ALD bottle pressures bottle times 5 fire mode clos upcast downcast 1 bottom bottle cl pressure to nik nabl 3595 7 3932 3658 3721 3784 3847 ELSE r LO r 0 on upcast ogic osure disabled upcast 3490 pressure chang stationary time bottom pressure stationary logic time to hold in pressure window min change betwe nable pressur to enable upcast 21 on bottom 5 window 21 pressure window 1 size
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8. 7 Fluorometer mounted on ECO s mesh panel ECM on opposite side Note Bottles in photo are custom bottles instead of standard 4 liter ECO bottles 15 Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment Rigging and Cocking Lanyards 1 Unclip the lower lanyard from the middle lanyard 2 Release uncock the mechanism by pushing on the white plastic trigger release Push on white plastic Middle lanyard if a 3 Pulling the bottle top cap toward the latch thread the upper lanyard over the football shaped framework and attach the upper lanyard to the trigger 4 Cock the release mechanism by pushing against the trigger until it clicks and locks in place Press trigger to lock it in place Thread middle lanyard through football shaped frame and down Note In some cases the trigger may not click in place due to residual magnetic force in the trigger release mechanism If this happens Push on the outer portion of the white plastic trigger release Then push the trigger until it clicks in place If trigger will not lock in place due to residual magnetic force push on this part of the trigger release mechanism Then push trigger until it clicks in place 16 Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment 5 Thread the middle lanyard up and over the top of the football shaped framework and through the loop on the outside of the top band clamp on the bottle Pull the
9. Check for Drift Oceanographic conditions for example internal waves and currents result in density surfaces moving continuously causing water of a given salinity to move up and down Therefore standard practice is to monitor the real time temperature salinity density structure during the downcast stopping the water sampler on upcast at depths where gradients are small before closing bottles that will be used to check for calibration drift You can use the data associated with each bottle firing to check for calibration drift by comparing data from the CTD auxiliary sensors to lab measurements made on the water in the bottles Using Real Time Control for Highest Quality Water Samples If using an autonomous sampling system the ECO can be programmed to sample when stationary eliminating the flushing problem caused by sampling without first stopping However the lack of real time data can still result in samples being taken in areas with large gradients because the user can only estimate the depth of the gradients and can only estimate the actual package depth from the cable payout For these reasons water sampling with a real time system control via SBE 33 Deck Unit is preferable to autonomous sampling pre programmed Autonomous sampling does not provide water sample quality that is equal to that from real time sampling it is a compromise intended to serve users who do not have real time capability on their vessel So
10. Check the ECO battery voltage see Replacing Recharging Batteries in Section 8 Routine Maintenance 28 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation 8 Display ECO status information by clicking Status on the Toolbar Notes The display looks like this e The ECO has a 2 hour timeout algorithm designed to conserve battery energy if too much time elapses between commands If the SBE 55 V 1 0 15 Feb 2007 16 40 11 main battery 11 86 volts lithium battery 2 92 volts SBE 55 is NOT ARMED system does not appear to respond click Connect SBE55 on the Toolbar to reestablish communications The ECO turns off power when voltage drops below 7 5 volts Looking at the status display verify the following e Main battery voltage is sufficient gt 7 5 volts If not replace recharge the batteries before proceeding see Replacing Recharging Batteries in Section 8 Routine Maintenance e Lithium battery voltage is sufficient gt 2 25 volts If not replace the lithium battery before proceeding contact Sea Bird for details e Date and time are correct If not type DateTime mmddyyyyhhmmss where mm month dd day yyyy year hh hour mm minutes ss seconds and press the Enter key Click Status on the Toolbar again to verify that the ECO accepted the new date and time e SBE 55 is not armed If it is armed type DA disarm and press the Enter key before proceeding The ECO must be disarm
11. R 42 RECOVELY o rino iE EREE O E beh cance EROAN E E E R 44 Physical Handling 50 2 502 cesck sce cusc ecb Wei see tev ne e a ices 44 Uploading Data ces ca0k choice nc mck ah het 45 ECO Data Output Format eee eesceeceeesseceeeeeeseceeeeesaeceeceecaeeeeaeecsaeeeeneeenas 50 CTD Data Output Format reneisse nnrir aiii a i a 51 Table of Contents Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation vicscisscrccscctesssnisseavsesnssecseessenssdscscenseasssensesessenseasts 52 Witnes System meae E E R E T E IRR 52 Setup and Deploying System sss ssssssessseserssesersssteeessteresseseestesersesseenesseereses 53 RECOVETY neee do e to ee i cued RE EREE CE E 55 Bottle Log bl Data Output Formats sssesseseesseseeeessreeessesersreseesesseeeeseese 56 CTD Data Output FormNo nino an n E n eet ee Moe te we E 56 Section 7 Data Processing ssscsssccsscssssessecscesssssssssscssssencesesees 57 Processing afm Files from ECO and hex Files from SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 Or 25 tesco ciseccven crevectshiovasss eo ede 57 Data Conversion inienn a iie 58 Bottle Summary ennienni e E RE E eass 60 Other Processing Modules ss ssnssesesesseseesseserssseeseseesesseeresseseessesersesseene 60 Processing afm Files from ECO when Used with SBE 50 61 Section 8 Routine Maintenance sccccsssccsssscsssescescssssesceserses 62 Corrosion Precautions Cleaning ccecceessessceesceesceesce
12. SBE 50 SBE 50 was automatically set to OutputFormat 7 displayed pressures are decibars D Exit SeatermAF E Disconnect the I O cable from the ECO s 6 pin to 4 pin extender cable Place a dummy plug and locking sleeve on the end of the extender cable see Step 6 CAUTION 6 Verify that a cable connector or dummy plug is installed for every Do not use WD 40 or other connector on the ECO and CTD petroleum based lubricants as they A Lightly lubricate the inside of the cable connector or dummy plug will damage the connectors with silicone grease DC 4 or equivalent B Standard Connector Install the cable connector plug aligning the raised bump on the side of the connector plug with the large pin pin 1 ground on the instrument Remove any trapped air by burping or gently squeezing the connector plug near the top and moving your fingers toward the end cap OR MCBH Connector Install the cable connector plug aligning the pins Locking i N C Place the locking sleeve over the connector plug Tighten the locking sleeve i sleeve finger tight only Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do not use a wrench or pliers 7 Verify that the hardware and external fittings are secure 8 Deploy the system Dummy plug Electronics Control Module shown verify dummy plug or cable installed for every connector on ECO and CTD 43 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Recovery
13. Water Sampler It is organized to guide the user in preparing the ECO for operation We ve included system operation detailed specifications installation instructions maintenance information command descriptions and helpful notes throughout the manual The ECO can be operated and controlled e Autonomously via its built in auto fire feature see Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation for details e In real time via the SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit see Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation for an overview see the SBE 33 manual for details Sea Bird welcomes suggestions for new features and enhancements of our products and or documentation Please e mail any comments or suggestions to seabird seabird com How to Contact Sea Bird Sea Bird Electronics Inc 1808 136 Place Northeast Bellevue Washington 98005 USA Telephone 425 643 9866 Fax 425 643 9954 E mail seabird seabird com Website http www seabird com Business hours Monday Friday 0800 to 1700 Pacific Standard Time 1600 to 0100 Universal Time Except from April to October when we are on summer time 1500 to 0000 Universal Time Unpacking ECO Section 1 Introduction A typical ECO shipment includes Fully assembled ECO Cables number and type is dependent on which CTD is to be used with the ECO and whether the ECO will be operated autonomously or in real time
14. bottom end cap out away from the center of the ECO Clip the lower lanyard to the middle lanyard Middle lanyard Thread middle lanyard through loop on band clamp Drain fitting lanyard 17 Section 4 Deploying and Operating ECO General Information Section 4 Deploying and Operating ECO General Information Note Separate software manuals on CD ROM and Help files contain detailed information on installation setup and use of Sea Bird s terminal programs real time data acquisition software and data processing software This section includes discussions of e Optimizing data quality e Software installation e Commands to the ECO System wiring setup operation recovery and data processing are covered in Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation and Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Optimizing Data Quality Taking Water Samples on Upcast Most of our CTD manuals refer to using downcast CTD data to characterize the profile For typical configurations downcast CTD data is preferable because the CTD is oriented so that the intake is seeing new water before the rest of the package causes any mixing or has an effect on water temperature If you take water samples on downcast the pressure on an already closed bottle increases as you continue through the downcast if there is a small leak outside wate
15. connectors to the connector on a latch assembly See the CTD manual for connections to auxiliary sensors Deploying System Notes e Upload existing data from the ECO before redeploying On redeployment the ECO overwrites any data in its memory The ECO automatically disarms itself after 24 hours ECO with SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 SeatermAF automatically sets OutputFormat 4 in the CTD when you program the ECO click Program on Toolbar or select Program Auto Fire in Utilities menu This is the data format required for real time communication of pressure data to the ECO ECO with SBE 50 SeatermAF automatically sets AutoRun Y NAvg 16 and OutputFormats7 in the SBE 50 when you arm the ECO click Arm on Toolbar or select Arm Auto Fire in Utilities menu These parameters are required for real time communication of pressure data to the ECO It then sends Start to the SBE 50 to start sampling Double click on SeatermAF exe The main screen appears Ready the ECO for deployment by programming and arming it A In the File menu select Open Instrument Configuration In the dialog box select the previously saved settings ini file B Click Connect SBE55 to establish communications with the ECO C Click Program sending the input closure parameters to the ECO D Click ARM enabling the ECO to close bottles Ready the CTD for deployment A Click Connect CTD to establish communications with the CTD De
16. electrical connections If copper sleeves or similar products are unavailable the monofilament may be knotted take care that there are no loose ends or large knots that may jam or hang up and hinder bottle closure To cock the lanyards in preparation for deployment see Lanyard Rigging and Cocking in Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment Use the instructions in this section as a guideline Measuring the dimensions on the existing lanyards cut and installed at the factory by Sea Bird will reduce the trial and error in making new lanyards Lower Lanyard 1 Cut a lanyard and mark in two places as shown 2 5 cm i 250m 19cm AOR DERN 2 Feed the lanyard through the hole in the bottom end cap 3 Thread the lanyard through the hole in a brass snap hook 4 Feed one end of the lanyard through the nico press sleeve Feed the other end of the lanyard through the sleeve from the opposite direction Align the marks on one side of the sleeve 5 Crimp the sleeve in two places 6 Cut excess lanyard material next to the sleeve at a 45 degree angle to make a smooth termination 7 Move the loop around on the lower end cap until the sleeve is next to the end cap Pull straight out on the brass hook to help the lanyard take the desired set sleeve Nico press Line up lanyard marks here Pull Bottom end cap 70 Appendix Making and Rigging Lanyards Upper Lanyard The overal
17. on elapsed time record CTD data baud command C Close on elapsed time do not record CTD data Bottle Closure Pressures T imes SBE1 plus Bottle SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic Closure Logic If Close on downcast m Stationary logic or Close on upcast m Upcast Downcast Logic defines when bottom FT ime to hold in Pressure window fmin 10 P k is reached and If Close when Pressure window size db 0 MV Bottom bottle closure enabled upcast beg stationary A men Min change between bottles db 10 consiaereg Enable pressure for first bottle db 500 eae ae db 10 stationary signaling ECO Stationary time on Bottom 1 12 min to close bottle l 5 Bottom Pressure Window 1 25 db 10 Pressure to Enable Upcast db 500 Notes e The con file defines the CTD auxiliary sensors integrated with the instrument and channels serial numbers and calibration dates and coefficients for all integrated sensors conductivity temperature pressure and auxiliary sensors For the SBE 19 not 19plus or 19plus V2 and 25 SeatermAF uses the pressure sensor coefficients to calculate raw pressure sensor output from the user s closure pressure entries in the Configuration Options dialog box These pressures are used to determine when to close bottles based on the user input bottle position and closure parameters If the con file
18. others corresponding to the post that is closest to the housing Note The NiMH battery pack fits tightly in the housing When placing a battery pack in the housing align it carefully and slowly insert it straight into the B Reinstall the three cap screws until they are snug against the top plate housing If not careful the battery pack While pushing hard on the protective plastic plate to depress the shrink wrap can be torn spring contacts at the bottom of the compartment continue to tighten the cap screws Repeat until all three cap screws are tightened and the battery pack cannot be pushed further into the housing The screws must be fully tightened or battery power to the circuitry will be intermittent 5 Reinstall the battery end cap A Remove any water from the O rings and mating surfaces with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O rings and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O rings and mating surfaces B Carefully fit the end cap into the housing and rethread the end cap into place Use a wrench on the white plastic bar to ensure the end cap is tightly secured 66 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Recharging Optional Nickel Cadmium Batteries 1 Remove the battery end cap end cap without connectors Unthread cap A Wipe the outside of the end cap and housing dry being careful to ne remove any wate
19. power to the CTD 1 Open the CTD main housing 2 Solder a jumper wire across the neon bulb on the above board See the CTD manual for details on accessing the above board and for the board schematic This note is not applicable to the SBE 19plus 19plus V2 or 49 See Dimensions and Connectors in Section 2 Description of ECO for the Electronics Control Module end cap drawing latch assembly connectors and pin outs e Connect the ECO s 6 pin CTD connector counter clockwise from 2 pin Sea Cable connector on the Electronics Control Module to the CTD Note SBE 19s and 25s configured with a pump and all SBE 19plus V2s have a 6 pin data I O pump connector These CTDs are supplied with a Y cable 6 pin to CTD 4 pin data I O 2 pin pump connect the ECO to the 4 pin data I O connector on the Y cable Connect the ECO s 2 pin Sea Cable connector on the Electronics Control Module to the Sea Cable connector on the SBE 33 Deck Unit The ECO s Electronics Control Module has two 4 pin Latch Array connectors each controlling one latch assembly 3 bottles per latch assembly Connect each of the 4 pin Latch Array connectors to the connector on a latch assembly See the CTD manual for connections to auxiliary sensors and see the SBE 33 manual for connections to computer and auxiliary equipment 52 Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Setup and Deploying System Note When usi
20. pressure and optional auxiliary inputs SCPlusV2_RS232 Sea Bird s Win 2000 XP terminal program used to communicate with the SBE 16plus V2 or 19plus V2 SEASAVE V7 Sea Bird s Win 2000 XP software used to acquire convert and display real time or archived raw data SEASOFT Win32 Sea Bird s complete Win 2000 XP software package which includes software for communication real time data acquisition and data analysis and display SEASOFT Win32 includes SEATERM SeatermAF SEASAVE V7 SBE Data Processing Seaterm54 and Plot39 SEATERM Sea Bird s Win 2000 XP terminal program used to communicate with the SBE 33 Deck Unit and the SBE 19 19plus or 25 CTD to set up the instruments SeatermAF Sea Bird s Win 2000 XP software used to communicate with the ECO and a CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD or SBE 50 Pressure Sensor connected to the ECO to set up the instruments for use in autonomous operation mode 69 Appendix Making and Rigging Lanyards Appendix I Making and Rigging Lanyards Lanyards are made from heavy weight nylon monofilament 2 mm 0 080 inch diameter Monofilament used for gasoline powered line trimmers weed eaters is suitable and readily available at most home and garden stores Lanyard loops are made with crimped copper sleeves nico press type Available from Sea Bird or from industrial suppliers the copper sleeves can be installed with pliers made for crimping on soldered
21. steps 1 Data Conversion module Data Conversion creates e cny file from hex file CTD data converted from raw hexadecimal to engineering units e ros water bottle file from hex and afm files from autonomous operation or from hex and bl files from real time operation data converted from raw hexadecimal to engineering units The ros file contains the CTD data for the scans associated with each bottle firing as well as a user selected range of scans before and after each bottle firing 2 Bottle Summary module The ros file created by Data Conversion is processed by Bottle Summary which creates a bottle data summary btl file The btl file includes e Bottle position optional bottle serial number and date and time e User selected derived variables computed for each bottle from mean values of input variables temperature pressure conductivity etc e User selected averaged variables computed for each bottle from input variables The use of Data Conversion and Bottle Summary is described below see the SBE Data Processing manual Help files for details 57 Section 7 Data Processing Data Conversion Note Se In SBE Data Processing s Run menu select Data Conversion The input files The afm or bl file with bottle file for Data Conversion are the hex file from the CTD and the CTD configuration ee a oo on the con file and the file with the bottle fire information afm file for autonomous fet
22. stored for long periods leave the batteries in place and replace them yearly Replacing Alkaline Batteries Alkaline D cell The Electronics Control Module uses alkaline D cells Duracell MN1300 MN1300 LR20 LR20 dropped into the battery compartment 1 Remove the battery end cap end cap without connectors A Wipe the outside of the end cap and housing dry being careful to remove any water at the seam between them B Unthread the end cap by rotating counter clockwise use a wrench on the white plastic bar if necessary C Remove any water from the O ring mating surfaces inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue D Put the end cap aside being careful to protect the O ring from damage or contamination Mae Ek 2 Remove the battery cover plate from the housing A Remove the three Phillips head screws and washers from the battery cover plate inside the housing Unthread cap by rotating B The battery cover plate will pop out Put it aside counter clockwise 3 Turn the Electronics Control Module over and remove the batteries 4 Install the new batteries with the terminals against the flat battery contacts and the terminals against the spring contacts 5 Reinstall the battery cover plate in the housing A Align the battery cover plate with the housing The posts inside the housing are not placed symmetrically so the cover plate fits into the housing only one way Looking at the cover plate not
23. to calculate pressure from raw CTD pressure data Pressures are used to Fitio un conomst determine when to close bottles Realtime baudrate Close on upcast based on bottle position and closure cca Pentel parameters 9600 z ee ory lf using SBE 19plus 19plus V2 or C Close on elapsed time record CTD data 50 coefficients are stored in CTD C Close on elapsed time do not record CTD data 66 coli file not needed SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic Stationary logic Upcast Downeast Logic i ne to hold in Pressure window min 10 Baud rate for communication of VERE mee 10 pressure data from CTD to Pressure window size db 10 z ECO For most CTDs must EE Pressure to Enable Upcast db 500 10 Min change between bottles db match user programmable baud z rate set in CTD and set on CTD Enable pressure for first bottle db si Pressure Change to Enable Upcast dbl 79 Communications tab See CTD Stationary time on Bottom 1 12 min manual for baud command Bottom Pressure Window 1 25 db 10 Save As Cancel Default Help Bottom Bottle Closure not Enabled Upcast is enabled has begun when the pressure is greater than Pressure to Enable Upcast If the CTD never meets this criterion upcast is enabled when the pressure decreases more than Pressure Change to Enable Upcast This ensures that water samples are taken even if the CTD did not go as dee
24. 0080D971CB0B806105E0000000FFF 25F49E0B300B0D971CCOB806005E0000000FFF 25F6540B30130D951CE0B806005E0000000FFF 25F7A00B30100D951CF0B806005E0000000FFF 2 2 20 Feb 2007 16 23 25 7 confirmed 2607A80B30130C6D1E80B906005CO000000FFF 2608410B300E0C561E90B806005CO000000FFF 2609040B300A0C341EA0B906005CO000000FFF 2609CA0B300A0C2C1ECOB806005CO000000FFF 260A930B300B0C2C1EDOBIN6005CO000000FFF CTD Data Output Formats When data is uploaded from the CTD either through the ECO or directly from Notes f the CTD using Upload on the Toolbar or Upload in the Data menu the data is E sa ee the CTD header written in hex format to a file with a hex extension The data consists of a SANS WED header and the CTD data See the CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 e See Section 7 Data Processing to process the hex file manual for details on the CTD data output format 51 Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation This section provides a brief review of real time operation of the ECO with the SBE 33 Deck Unit and SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 49 CTD see the SBE 33 manual for detailed setup and operation instructions Wiring System Notes e The CTD optical isolation feature Wire the system SBE 25 standard SBE 19 optional must be disabled when the CTD is used with the ECO if providing external
25. 2 or 50 coefficients are stored in CTD so con file not needed Close on downcast C Close on upcast C Close when stationary C Close on elapsed time record CTD data C Close on elapsed time do not record CTD data Real time baud rate match user programmable baud rate set in CTD and set on CTD Stationary logic Upcast Downeast Logic Time to hold in Pressure window min 10 p i Communications tab See CTD vi manual for baud command d Pressure to Enable Bottom Bottle db 500 Pressure Change to Enable Upcast db Yio Stationary time on Bottom 1 12 min 5 Bottom Pressure Window 1 25 db EE Pressure window sizeldb 10 10 Enable pressure for first bottle db 500 Min change between bottles db Cancel Default Help Save As Bottom Bottle Closure not Enabled The Upcast Downcast Logic parameters are not applicable Bottom Bottle Closure Enabled The bottom bottle closes when the ECO determines that the bottom of the cast has been reached This occurs when the pressure is at least Pressure to Enable Bottom Bottle and the pressure remains within Bottom Pressure Window for Stationary Time on Bottom Surface Bottom Pressure Window bottom bottle closes if pressure remains within this window for Stationary Time on Bottom after Pressure to Enable Bottom Bottle is reached Set Bottom Pressure Window greater than peak to peak Pres
26. 50 en bottles 101 for first bottle 2576 GetHD Display ECO hardware data factory set A gt SBE Example user input in bold gethd 55 V 10 SBI ry a 55 FirmwareLoader V 1 0 37 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Status Commands continued GetEC Transmit list of events and number of times they occurred Events can be unexpected conditions which should be interpreted as errors as well as device power up invalid commands or low battery conditions Example user input in bold A gt getec number of events 0 ResetEC Clear event counters to 0 Date and Time Commands Note DateTime x x real time clock date and time If the ECO battery has been mmddyyyyhhmmss eet Bale abe ie MUSEE Example Set date and time to 10 August 2007 12 15 33 user input in bold A gt datetime 08102007121533 Auto Fire Arm Disarm Commands Arm before deploying to enable the ECO to take water samples Disarm to disable the ECO from taking water samples the CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 can still log data Note Arm Arm enable auto fire to close bottles The ECO automatically supplies ECO automatically disarms after 24 hours power to the SBE 50 when armed Equivalent to ARM on Toolbar DA Disarm disable auto fire to close bottles Notes Data Upload Command e Use U
27. 61 bl file 56 58 btl file 60 cnv file 58 60 con file 27 30 32 34 35 58 hex file 51 56 58 ini file 22 28 ros file 58 60 A About Sea Bird 5 Auto fire 9 Autonomous operation 9 21 B Band clamp 14 Batteries alkaline 64 Ni Cad 67 NiMH 65 recharging 65 67 replacing 64 Battery endurance 11 Bottle closure setup 30 Bottles mounting 14 Bulkhead connectors 12 C Clamp 14 Cleaning 62 Close on downcast 30 Close on elapsed time 35 Close on upcast 32 Close when stationary 34 Commands 20 Auto Fire arm disarm 38 Auto Fire downcast and upcast logic setup 41 Auto Fire general setup 40 Auto Fire stationary logic setup 41 Auto Fire time based logic setup 41 data upload 38 date and time 38 descriptions 36 general setup 40 SBE 50 power on 40 sleep 39 status 36 testing 39 Communication defaults 25 Configurations 9 Connectors 12 63 Corrosion precautions 62 Covering ECO 63 CTD mounting 15 Index D Data output formats 50 51 56 Data processing 61 SBE 19 57 SBE 19plus 57 SBE 19plus V2 57 SBE 25 57 Deployment 42 53 autonomous 21 preparing for 14 real time 52 Description 7 Dimensions 12 Downcast 30 E Elapsed time 35 Electronics disassembly reassembly 74 End cap 63 64 F Format data output 50 51 56 G Glossary 69 H Hose clamp 14 L Lanya
28. 8 volts 4 Reinstall the battery pack in the housing A Align the battery pack with the housing The posts inside the housing are not placed symmetrically so the battery pack fits into the housing only one way Looking at the battery bottom cover note that one circular cutout is closer to the edge than the others corresponding to the post that is closest to the housing B Reinstall the three Phillips head screws and washers while pushing hard on the top of the battery pack to depress the spring contacts at the bottom of the compartment The screws must be fully tightened or the battery power to the circuitry will be intermittent 5 Reinstall the battery end cap A Remove any water from the O rings and mating surfaces with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O rings and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O rings and mating surfaces B Carefully fit the end cap into the housing and rethread the end cap into place Use a wrench on the white plastic bar to ensure the end cap is tightly secured 67 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Removing Replacing Latches Removing Latches 1 Remove the latch assembly from the frame A Remove the screws and washers from the side of the latch assembly B Remove the football shaped frame pulling it straight up C Lift the latch assembly s off the frame 2 Remove individual trig
29. AFM SBE 19 or 25 Reset data pointers and cast numbers for SBE 19 IL Init Log 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD This should be performed after existing data has been uploaded SBE 19plus or from CTD and prior to recording new data 19plus V2 InitLogging Capture instrument ECO or CTD responses on Capture screen to file may be useful for diagnostics File ao has cap extension Press Capture again to turn off capture Capture status displays in Status bar Upload data from ECO or CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 in format post processing ECO or SBE 19 Upload software can use Before using upload 19plus 19plusV2 or proac e CTD Stop logging 25 CTD e Configure upload and header parameters in DD Configure menu Send auto fire information input in Configure Program menu to ECO Must send this information before deployment for auto fire capability to function Enable ECO s auto fire algorithm to close bottles Must arm ECO before deployment for auto fire ARM capability to function ECO will automatically Arm disarm itself and enter the quiescent sleep state after 24 hours SBE 19 or 25 DS J VR FR Perform one or more diagnostic tests on CTD SBE 19plus or Diagnostic test s accessed in this manner are non Diag destructive they do not write over any existing EDU f DS DCal TS TSR instrument settings SBE 50 not applicable Stop Halt current command for ECO or CTD A i Free computer COM port used to communicat
30. CO e Mounting the Electronics Control Module and instruments to the ECO e Rigging and cocking lanyards Sea Bird installs the Electronics Control Module and bottles and rigs lanyards on the ECO at the factory If you purchase a CTD and auxiliary sensors at the same time as the ECO Sea Bird also mounts the instruments and ships the system completely assembled Mounting Bottles Bottles mount on the ECO frame s saddles with band clamps two per bottle Saddle for bottle mount top and bottom 14 Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment Mounting Electronics Control Module and Instruments To provide room for mounting a CTD and accessories the bottle positions on the ECO are closely spaced into two arcs centered 180 degrees apart This leaves space between the arc ends for mounting the Electronics Control Module a CTD and auxiliary sensors on the ECO s mesh panels Mounting is accomplished with two mount blocks and two band clamps for each housing For a 3 bottle system as shown at left the ECM and CTD are often mounted off center to equilibrate the weight Place a layer of Teflon tape on the inside of the band clamps to provide electrical insulation between the clamps and the instrument housings Mount blocks bolted Mesh panels 2 for mounting Electronics tomesh panel Control Module shown CTD and auxiliary sensors SBE 19plus with SBE 5T pump SBE 43 DO Sensor are Turner Cyclops
31. CTD The display looks like this Connected successfully S gt This shows that correct communications between the computer and CTD has been established If the system does not respond as shown above e Click Connect CTD again e Verify the correct CTD was selected in the Configure menu and the CTD communication settings were entered correctly in the Configuration Options dialog box e Check cabling between the computer ECO and CTD 48 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Note Uploaded data files from the ECO and CTD must have the same name different extensions and be in the same directory for processing by SBE Data Processing Note The ECO will enter quiescent sleep state after 2 hours without a command have elapsed Leave the ECO with the batteries in place to retain the date and time The quiescent current is only 15 microamps so the batteries can be left in place without significant loss of capacity 14 Click Upload on the Toolbar to upload data from the CTD SeatermAF responds as follows A SeatermAF sends the status DS and header DH commands displays the responses and writes the commands and responses to the upload file These commands provide information regarding the instrument setup number of samples in memory cast number etc B Ifyou selected By scan number range From a single cast or By cast number range on the CTD Communica
32. D 4 pin I O 2 pin pump connect the ECO CTD cable 172259 or 172260 to the 4 pin data I O connector on the Y cable Part Per isa Quantity Number Part Application Description in ECO Alkaline D cells Duracell 22018 MN 1300 LR20 Batteries to power ECO 9 41124B Battery cover plate Retains alkaline batteries 1 Optional rechargeable 9 cell 801511 NiMH battery pack battery pack 90504 NiMH battery charger For NiMH batteries 6 pin AG 206 to 4 pin 172302 RMG 4MP 0 8 m 2 5 ft Data I O cable extender 1 801436 4 pin RMG 4FS to 9 pin From data I O cable extender to 1 DB 9S 20 m 66 ft computer test setup and upload 17088 4 pin RMG 4FS to 4 pin From ECO s Electronics Control lor2 RMG 4FS 1 1 m 3 8 ft Module to ECO s latch assembly From ECO s Electronics Control 172259 GaSe y fo Module to SBE 19 19plus 5 aie 19plus V2 25 49 or 50 2 pin RMG 2FS to 3 80915 2 pin MS3106A 12S 3P oe espe a ie l 10 m 33 ft odule to est cable 2 pin RMG 2FS to 2 pin 5 i 17120 RMG 2MP sea cable From ECO s Electronics Control Module to winch cable extension 2 m 6 6 ft 6 pin MCIL 6FS wet 172303 pluggable to 4 pin Data I O cable extender MCIL 4MP 0 8 m 2 5 ft 4 pin MCIL 4FS wet ani data T O cable extender to 801460 pluggable to 9 pin computer test setup and upload l DB 9S 20 m 66 ft P SSP P Fp E MeTE 4FS to From ECO s Ele
33. H ENE IET a eee eal eo iroad eee AG 306 HP SS 3 8 length base 1 2 20 thread e 6 i a oe eee oh ae i 1 y eo i e Na p i vo J SESH nstrument Sy 4 SBE 19 19p us 19plus V2 25 or 49 CTD Computer or 50 Pressure Sensor Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Ground 4 DTR 1 Ground 4 N C 2 Tx from PC 5 N C 2 Txfrominstrument 5 15V to instrument 3 RxtoPC 6 NC 3 Rx to instrument 6 N C For use with SBE 49 only if sea cable connected For use with SBE 50 only for autonomous operation Power to 19 19p us 19p us V2 25 or 49 only if sea cable connected Optional connector Optional connector MCBH 4MP WB Standard connector Standard connector MCBH 4MP WB 3 8 length base 1 2 20 thread XSG 4 BCL HP SS XSG 4 BCL HP SS 3 8 length base 1 2 20 thread 0 10 0 10 gt 1 I 1 I e 20 e 20 Siasat Latch Array 2 Latch Array 1 7 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Common 1 Common 2 Latch 4 2 Latch 1 3 Latch 5 3 Latch 2 4 Latch 6 4 Latch 3 Latch Assembly Connector One per 3 Bottle Latch Assembly Optional connector Standard connector MCBH 4MP WB XSG 4 BCL HP SS 3 8 length base 1 2 20 thread oot 1 I Y e 20 i Latch Array 1 or 2 Pin Signal 1 Ground 2 Latch 1 or 4 3 Latch 2 or 5 4 Latch 3 or 6 13 Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment This section covers e Mounting bottles to the E
34. On Turn on power to ECO for testing purposes used to charge ECO storage capacitor prior to firing Wait for 1 minute after sending DCDCOn before test firing a bottle DCDCOff Turn off power to ECO when testing is complete If you do not send this command ECO automatically turns off power after 2 hours WARNING FireX x bottle number 1 2 3 4 5 or 6 to fire If testing the ECO with lanyards for testing purposes ECO replies fire rigged on the bottles and attached to confirmed or no confirm the latches bottles close rapidly and with great force which can If DCDCOn was not sent before this cause injury Verify no one is near command ECO replies wait 10 the ECO before beginning testing seconds for capacitor to charge and then fires bottle after 10 seconds However you may not get a fire confirmed reply when operating this way Example Test bottles 1 through 3 user input in bold A gt dedcon A gt firel A gt fire2 A gt fire3 A gt dcdcoff EETest Test ECO EEPROM 39 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Commands Not Typically Sent by User The user does not typically send the remaining commands which are included here for reference only These involve e Turning on power to an SBE 50 Pressure Sensor e Setting up auto fire parameters which are more easily set up in the Configuration Options dialog box select the SBE 55 with the applicable CTD in the Con
35. Repeat for each bottle Auto Fire Time Based Logic Setup Commands These commands set up closure parameters for closure based on elapsed time applicable if BL2 or BL4 was sent TAnt Perform bottle closure n at elapsed time t Repeat for each bottle Auto Fire Stationary Logic Setup Commands These commands set up closure parameters for closure based on elapsed time applicable if BL3 was sent BSTt t time to hold in pressure window BSPp p pressure window size BSGp p change in pressure to switch from stop to go BSMp p minimum pressure to enable first bottle 41 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Wiring System Note See Dimensions and Connectors in Section 2 Description of ECO for the Electronics Control Module end cap drawing latch assembly connectors and pin outs Wire the system Connect the ECO s 6 pin CTD connector counter clockwise from 2 pin Sea Cable connector on the Electronics Control Module to the CTD Note SBE 19s and 25s configured with a pump and all SBE 19plus V2s have a 6 pin data I O pump connector These CTDs are supplied with a Y cable 6 pin to CTD 4 pin data I O 2 pin pump connect the ECO to the 4 pin data I O connector on the Y cable The ECO s Electronics Control Module has two 4 pin Latch Array connectors each controlling one latch assembly 3 bottles per latch assembly Connect each of the 4 pin Latch Array
36. SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler User s Manual Sea Bird Electronics Inc 1808 136 Place NE Bellevue Washington 98005 USA Telephone 425 643 9866 Fax 425 643 9954 E mail seabird seabird com Website www seabird com hoto by Paul deRoos Manual Version 002 05 14 08 Firmware Version 1 2 and later SeatermAF Version 1 24 and later SEASAVE V7 Version 7 17a and later Limited Liability Statement Extreme care should be exercised when using or servicing this equipment It should be used or serviced only by personnel with knowledge of and training in the use and maintenance of oceanographic electronic equipment SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC disclaims all product liability risks arising from the use or servicing of this system SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC has no way of controlling the use of this equipment or of choosing the personnel to operate it and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability including laws which impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved in operating this equipment Therefore acceptance of this system by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a covenant by the customer to defend indemnify and hold SEA BIRD ELECTRONICS INC harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use or servicing of this system Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction cscsscssssssssssscsssessesscescessesssssssssesscsseeeeees
37. SEASAVE to correspond Real Time Data Acquisition and Control Using SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit The ECO s Electronics Control Module includes a winch cable connector for real time use Users can switch from autonomous to real time operation at any time by connecting the winch cable to the ECM and connecting the SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit to AC power and the winch slip rings The ECO is then powered and controlled using the SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit and can be used with or without a CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 or 49 CTD The interface provides real time data telemetry capability and surface power for these CTDs and their auxiliary sensors and permits control of the ECO through the SBE 33 or via SEASAVE When used without a CTD bottles are closed with the SBE 33 front panel controls depth determination must be approximated by monitoring the cable payout The SBE 33 has an optional NMEA Interface to support NMEA 0183 protocol and an optional interface for a Surface PAR sensor SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit SBE 55 lanyard release assembly s SBE 55 Electronics Control Module SBE 19 19pius 19pius V2 25 or 49 CTD 10 Section 2 Description of ECO Specifications Voltage 12 15 VDC Note Quiescent sleep Current 15 microamps In response to low battery Operating Current voltage the ECO turns off power e Not armed connected to computer 2 5 milliamps goes Io Sleep when vollage Power e Not armed disconn
38. ab Select the CTD configuration con file Click the Serial Ports tab and set up CTD and water sampler communication parameters CTD communications select the Com port connected to the SBE 33 Serial Data connector and the baud rate between the SBE 33 and the computer the baud rate must agree with the SBE 33 dip switch setting Set the data bits to 7 and parity to even Water sampler communications select the Com port connected to the SBE 33 Carousel Data connector Click the Water Sampler tab Select the water sampler type SBE ECO total number of bottles to be closed and firing sequence If applicable enter bottle positions for table driven firing or auto fire pressure and positions Perform any other desired setup in the Configure Inputs dialog box and click OK 3 Perform any other desired setup in Configure Outputs and Display B Dummy plug Verify that a cable connector or dummy plug is installed for every connector on the ECO and CTD A Lightly lubricate the inside of the cable connector or dummy plug with silicone grease DC 4 or equivalent Standard Connector Install the cable connector plug aligning the raised bump on the side of the connector plug with the large pin pin 1 ground on the instrument Remove any trapped air by burping or gently squeezing the connector plug near the top and moving your fingers toward the endcap OR MCBH Connector Install the cable connector plug aligning t
39. ables to be averaged Mean and standard deviation will be calculated and output for each bottle e f Output min max values for averaged variables is selected minimum and maximum values will also be output for each bottle Select Derived Variables Select variables to derive from input data Derived variables are computed from mean values of input variables temperature conductivity pressure etc for each bottle Start Process Other Processing Modules See the SBE Data Processing manual Help files for information on additional processing that can be performed on the converted CTD data cnv file 60 Section 7 Data Processin Processing afm Files from ECO when Used with SBE 50 ECO and hex Files from SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 Note In the example the scan number 1078 from the SBE 50 hex data does not match the scan number 487 in the line above it The scan number in the first line is the number of scans counted by the ECO since the ECO was armed The scan number from the SBE 50 hex data is the number of scans counted by the SBE 50 since power was applied to the SBE 50 These may differ but the offset in this example 1078 481 597 is constant for each bottle firing Checking the second bottle firing 496 hex 1174 decimal 1174 577 first line for 2 bottle 597 Note Sea Bird software cannot be used to process data from the ECO when it is These
40. an be viewed with a text editor selected downcast scans SBE Data Processing s Translate module can translate only if downcast selected cans to process T000 converted data file from binary to ASCII or vice versa If Process scans to end of E Create converted data cnv file only bottle ros file only for subsequent processing by Bottle Summary or both Convert data from Upcast and downcast E Source of data for ros bottle file file file not selected process next scans to process Output format ASCII oGtput Create filetypes Create both data and bottle file A in same directory as CTD data hex Select to replace existing file with same file name but with header in input hex file with afm extension if used autonomous header in hdr file Program Source of sean range data auto Fire module or ECO AFM file v operation or looks for a file with a 5 fiset bl extension if used real time matching name but hdr can range offset s 2 operation extension in same directory as input file Scan range duration s 5 Define scans from CTD data file to be included in ros bottle file for each bottle Amount of data written to ros file is based on e Scan range offset determines first scan output to ros file for each bottle relative to first scan written to afm or bl file e Scan range duration determines number of scans output to ros file for each bottle Merge separate header
41. armored cable up to 10 000 meters long Compatibility with inner core resistance of 0 350 ohms Battery Endurance An example is shown below for one sampling scheme Example ECO equipped with alkaline batteries is used to take 6 profiles day Each profile is complete 1 hour after ECO is armed assume last bottle fired on upcast near surface after 1 hour and then hour is spent with ECO connected to computer downloading data and re arming Capacitor charging 6 profiles 0 150 Amps 90 seconds charging 1 hour 3600 seconds 0 00225 Amp hours Capacitor charged 6 profiles 0 010 Amps 1 hour charged 0 06 Amp hours Downloading data and re arming 6 profiles 0 0025 Amps 0 5 hours 0 0075 Amp hours Quiescent 0 000015 Amps 24 hours 6 1 5 hours 0 000225 Amp Hours Total 0 00225 0 06 0 0075 0 000225 0 07 Amp hours day Number of days of use 10 5 Amp hour capacity 0 07 Amp hours day 150 days 11 Section 2 Description of ECO Dimensions and Connectors Diameter 67 3 cm 26 5 in 12 Section 2 Description of ECO Electronics Control Module ECM Connector End Cap Optional connector Standard connector MCBH 2MP WB XSG 2 BCL HP SS_ 3 8 Bee base 1 2 20 thread Connect to sea cable when a eg used with SBE 33 Deck Unit and SBE 19 19p us be 19plus V2 25 or 49 CTD AN Sabie a Optional connector fu Signal ae creed ike ee 2 k Standard connector WE
42. assembly s modular construction makes servicing easy Titanium acetal plastic and other corrosion resistant materials are used in the latch and magnet assembly The energy used to trip the magnetic trigger that controls each release latch is stored in an internal capacitor When a fire command is received the ECO switches the capacitor to the selected magnetic trigger for 20 milliseconds A fire confirm circuit detects current flowing through the circuit Receipt of a fire confirm message from the ECO verifies the bottle position selected and that energy was delivered to the magnetic trigger The capacitor is charged to 70 volts with a current limited DC DC converter time to recharge the capacitor is approximately 4 seconds Section 2 Description of ECO The ECO Sampler includes the Electronics Control Module ECM lanyard release assembly s stainless steel guard frame lifting bail and sturdy mesh panels for mounting the ECM CTD and other sensors that may be integrated with the CTD e g dissolved oxygen sensor fluorometer turbidity sensor etc Band clamps are used to mount the bottles Future upgrades and enhancements to the Electronics Control Module firmware can be easily installed in the field through a computer serial port and the Computer bulkhead connector on the ECM without the need to return the Notes equipment to Sea Bird e Help files provide detailed information on the use of the software i S
43. battery pack from the housing Recharge the batteries A B WARNING Do not disconnect the battery while the Charger Active lamp is on Doing so may cause a small spark Plug the battery charger into a suitable power source and turn on power to the charger Connect the charger cable to the battery pack and charger The LED should show READY and display the battery type and measured voltage Press the Discharge button The LED should show DISCHARGE This starts the discharge cycle which discharges any remaining battery capacity Repeatedly charging without discharging may damage the battery pack The Discharge cycle takes approximately 110 minutes When discharging is complete the LED should show EMPTY Press the Charge button The LED should show Fast Charge it may also show WARM UP CHARGE REFILL CHARGE and or TOP OFF during the charge cycle The Charge cycle takes approximately 2 hours When charging is complete the LED should show BATTERY FULL Turn off power to the charger Disconnect the battery pack from the charger and the charger from the power source 65 Section 8 Routine Maintenance 4 Reinstall the battery pack in the housing A Align the battery pack with the housing The posts inside the housing are not placed symmetrically so the battery pack fits into the housing only one way Looking at the bottom of the battery pack note that one tube is closer to the edge than the
44. box you must program the ECO to send the bottle closure information to the ECO With the ECO connected click Program on the Toolbar SeatermAF sends a number of commands to the ECO transmitting the required information When we ship a new instrument we include a con file that reflects the current instrument configuration as we know it The con file is named with the instrument serial number followed with the con extension For example for an instrument with serial number 2375 we name the con file 2375 con You may rename the con file if desired this will not affect the results Baud rate for communication of pressure data from CTD to ECO For most CTDs must Close on Downcast If you select Close on downcast on the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab the ECO closes bottles on downcast only Upcast Downcast Logic parameters define the conditions of pressure and time that indicate that the bottom has been reached and upcast has begun allowing closure of a bottom bottle if desired SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x SBE 55 Communication Settings SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic Configuration con file provided by Sea Bird File contains pressure coefficients for CTD which are required for ECO to calculate pressure from raw CTD pressure data Pressures are used to determine when to close bottles based on bottle position and closure parameters If using SBE 19plus 19plus V
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46. cted on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 4 Enter the desired header header prompts Click OK Click Connect SBES5 on the Toolbar to begin communications with the ECO The display looks like this A gt This shows that correct communications between the computer and ECO have been established If the system does not respond as shown above e Click Connect SBES5 again e Verify the COM port is correct on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab in the Configuration Options dialog box e Check cabling between the computer and ECO e Check the ECO battery voltage see Replacing Recharging Batteries in Section 8 Routine Maintenance Disarm the ECO by sending DA the ECO responds with A gt if it is already disarmed Display ECO status information by clicking Status on the Toolbar The display looks like this SBE 55 V 1 0 15 Feb 2007 16 40 11 main battery 11 86 volts lithium battery 2 92 volts SBE 55 is NOT ARMED Click Upload on the Toolbar to upload data from the ECO SeatermAF responds as follows A SeatermAF sends DS displays the status response and writes the command and response to the upload file B Ifyou selected Prompt for header information on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 4 a dialog box with the header form appears Enter the desired header information and click OK C In the Open dialog bo
47. ctronics Control 171792 4 pin MCIL 4FS wet Module to ECO s latch assembl roe pluggable 1 1 m 3 8 ft y 6 pin MCIL 6FS to From ECO s Electronics Control 172260 4 pin MCIL 4FS wet Module to SBE 19 19plus pluggable 1 2 m 4 t 19plus V2 25 49 or 50 2 pin MCIL 2FS to 2 pin From ECO s Electronics Control 801587 MS3106A 12S 3P wet Module wet pluggable connectors pluggable 10 m 33 ft to SBE 33 test cable 2 pin MCIL 2FS to 171743 2 pin MCIL 2MP wet From ECO s Electronics Control 7 pluggable sea cable Module to winch cable extension 2 m 6 6 ft 2 pin RMG 2FSD LP 17044 1 dummy plug and For when 2 pin connector not used 1 locking sleeve 4 pin RMG 4FSD LP 17046 1 dummy plug and For when 4 pin connector not used 3 or 4 locking sleeve 6 pin AG 206FSD LP 17047 1 dummy plug and For when 6 pin connector not used 2 locking sleeve For standard Impulse glass reinforced epoxy bulkhead connectors Continued on next page 75 Appendix Ill Replacement Parts Continued from previous page Part Number Part Quantity Application Description in ECO 171497 1 2 pin MCDC 2 F dummy plug and locking sleeve For when 2 pin connector not used wet pluggable connector 171398 1 4 pin MCDC 4 F dummy plug and locking sleeve For when 4 pin connector not used wet pluggable connector oe 171498 1 6 pin MCDC 6 F dummy plug and locking sleeve For when 6 pin conn
48. d autonomous operation and can be programmed to close bottles at selected depths allowing deployment with ordinary wire rope The SBE 55 also can be used for real time CTD data and water sampling operation with an SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit requires electro mechanical cable and slip ring equipped winch ECO Sampler features include e Small robust lightweight package e Reliable efficient user friendly design e Open structure improves flushing and minimizes drag e Fire bottles in any order The heart of every ECO Sampler is a magnetically actuated lanyard release A pressure proof electromagnet at each bottle position is energized on command to release a latch holding the bottle lanyard Only the magnetic pulse not a moving part trips each lanyard release mechanism Bottles may be fired sequentially or any order The ECO s unique design allows the lanyard release mechanism to be cocked with a touch of a finger before the lanyards are secured permitting fast convenient safe and reliable setup The ECO is available with one or two 3 position release assemblies each connecting to a separate connector on the Electronics Control Module ECM allowing easy do it yourself expansion from a three bottle to a six bottle system The lanyard release is the same one used in the SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler extensively deployed throughout the world s oceans where it has built a reputation for reliability and ease of use The release
49. does not match the actual instrument configuration the ECO will not be able to interpret and process data correctly e When we ship a new instrument we include a con file that reflects the current instrument configuration as we know it The con file is named with the instrument serial number followed with the con extension For example for an instrument with serial number 2375 we name the con file 2375 con You may rename the con file this will not affect the results Make the selections on the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab see Bottle Closure Setup Parameters 27 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Notes The instrument s ini file contains all the information entered in the Configuration Options dialog box As a default this file is saved to the same directory as SeatermAF exe The default ini file names are SBE19 ini for ECO with SBE 19 SBE19plus ini for ECO with SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 SBE25 ini for ECO with SBE 25 SBE50 ini for ECO with SBE 50 AFMonly ini for ECO with no CTD You may want to save ini files with unique names or in unique directories for reuse in future deployments Total number of bottles to close during deployment Bottles may be closed in any order desired For this example bottom bottle closure was enabled on Closure SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab Order so closure 1 is for bottom bottle 6 Click the Bottle C
50. e Disconnect with ECO or CTD COM port can then be used by another program See ECO Command Descriptions and the applicable CTD manual for detailed command descriptions 24 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation i Testing and Setting Up ECO and CTD ote oe EA V2 a lect 3 In SeatermAF s Configure menu select the SBE 55 with the applicable Conti edie piusin the CTD The dialog box looks like this for the SBE 55 with SBE 19 E f others are similar SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options Data upload type from SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD Rae SBE 55 memory through ECO when using CID SBEV plus Bottle SBE 55 Bottle Closure Bottle Closure o i Upload on Toolbar or Upload Data Communications Closure Logic Logic Pressures Times in Data menu Settings e All as single file All data uploaded into 1 file CTD EPROM version All separated by cast All data EPROM Version A COMM Port Computer COM port baud uploaded Separate file written data bits and parity for for each cast with 3 digit cast ID Version less than 3 0 Version 3 0 or greater v orumi aton Daioh 001 etc appended to user and computer A e Baud for uploading data Baud Rate through ECO and ECO By scan number raige Upload data in SBE 19 19plus 19plus data I O cable SeatermAF prompts for V2 or 25 CTD memory to 3800 v e If you change COM port beginning and ending scan U
51. e must increase from closure 1 to last closure Total number of bottles to close during deployment Closure Bottle Elapsed time Closure Bottle Elapsed time Order Position since ARM min Order Position since ARM min 1 1 4 13 0 0 2 3 8 14 0 0 3 5 12 15 0 0 4 2 16 16 0 0 5 4 20 17 0 0 6 6 24 18 0 0 ZR 0 0 19 o 0 0 Cancel 35 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Command Descriptions When entering commands for the ECO Notes e When connected to the ECO SeatermAF displays an A gt prompt e Verify that the computer is talking to the ECO not the CTD check the left side of the status bar at the bottom of SeatermAF s window If it When connected to the CTD is not click Connect SBE55 on the Toolbar through the ECO SeatermAF displays an S gt prompt e Input commands to the ECO in upper or lower case letters and register e For CTD command descriptions commands by pressing the Enter key see the applicable CTD manual e The ECO sends invalid command if an invalid command is entered e If the system does not return an A gt prompt after executing a command press the Enter key to get the A gt prompt e Ifanew command is not received within 2 hours after completion of a command the Command Data Echo Area indicates time out and the ECO returns to
52. e alae files ane os operation bl file for real time operation The File Setup tab in the dialog box directory as the CTD data hex file looks like this with the same name as the hex file but different extension Location to store all information input in File Setup and Data S i i EE Data Conversion p e Select to have program find con file Setup tabs Open to select a T with same name and in same directory different psu file Save or File Options Help Save As to save current settings or Restore to reset File Setup Data Setup Miscellaneous Header View all settings to match last saved version Program setup file K data DatCnv psa to be processed and data files have different con files For example if Open sae _Saveds Restore processing test hex and test1 hex and this option is selected program Instrument configuration file searches for test con and test1 con a in same directory as test hex and test1 hex Select Modify Match instrument configuration to input file Directory and file names for Input directory raw data hex from CTD K data Select to pick a different file To process multiple raw data Input files 1 selected files from same directory 1 Click Select test hex Select 2 In Select dialog box hold a down Ctrl key while clicking Output directory on each desired file as data file For example if processing test hex and this option is selected p
53. e from the Configure menu list Instrument Type SBESS with SBE19 x COM Port fl x Note If using an SBE 19plus V2 select SBE 55 with SBE 19plus as the Select the instrument type SBE 55 with SBE 19 SBE 55 with SBE 19plus instrument type in SeatermAF SBE 55 with SBE 25 SBE 55 with SBE 50 or SBE 55 with no CTD and computer COM port for communication with the ECO Click OK 2 The main screen looks like this da SeaTerm aF Yersion 1 19 Menus f File Configure Communications Utilities Data View Help Toolbar gt 3 amp Connect CTD Connect SBESS lO x 18 x Command Data Echo Area Status bar Computer Upload parameter whether COM port uploading will be all data by cast etc Ver COM 1 6007 12 singe cast Capturing Instrument Baud rate data bits Capture to file status EPROM version stop bits and parity grayed out if not capturing 22 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Description of SeatermAF main screen Note e Menus Contains tasks and frequently executed instrument There is at least one way and as commands many as three ways to enter a command e Manually type a command in e Toolbar Contains buttons for frequently executed tasks and instrument commands All tasks and commands accessed through the Command Data Echo Area Toolbar are also available in the Menus To display or hide the e U
54. e that one screw hole is closer to the edge than the others corresponding to the post that is closest to the housing B Reinstall the three Phillips head screws and washers while pushing hard on the battery cover plate to depress the spring contacts at the Remove Phillips head bottom of the battery compartment The screws must be fully screws and washers tightened or battery power to the circuitry will be intermittent 6 Check the battery voltage at BAT and BAT on the battery cover plate It should be approximately 13 5 volts 7 Reinstall the battery end cap A Remove any water from the O rings and mating surfaces with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O rings and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of o ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O rings and mating surfaces B Carefully fit the end cap into the housing and rethread the end cap into place Use a wrench on the white plastic bar to ensure the end cap is tightly secured 64 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Recharging Optional Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries See the NiMH Battery Charger and Battery Pack manual for complete details on charging error messages battery specifications etc Unthread cap by rotating counter clockwise Remove the battery end cap end cap without connectors A Wipe the outside of the end cap and housing dry being careful to remove any water at the seam be
55. eceseeesecsaecsseeseenaeennes 62 Connector Mating and Maintenance cccceccceesceesceseceeeeeeeeeseessecneeeeeenseeaes 63 Tubing Spring Maintenance ccececececsseeceeeceesceeeceeceseceseeesecsaeenseceeeaeenaes 63 DLOTA SS EE A EA AEREE OAS E rytaes tacees cates themsnerte adhe 63 Replacing Recharging Batteries ccccccecsseesceesceescesceseceeseeeeeeeceeeeeenaeenees 64 Removing Replacing Latches ccceccceesseesceescesseeeceeeceeceseeeseenaeeneeeneeeaeeenes 68 GIOSSALY saiccsccdesssoncdsocctecceedsensdsesdessseecsoubesoncceseuedsousscesccecsvensousesesoceseuea es 69 Appendix I Making and Rigging Lanyard csscssscsssssessseee 70 Lower Wanyards 4 octave acid eck ie E wed ne ee on eevee 70 Upper Lanyard i ac danse e E E coins BARBARA RA Re 71 Middle Lanyards ied atvscne nein Sat onesie BABAR A eee eee tes 72 Appendix IT Electronics Control Module Disassembly Reassembly csscssssscssssscsssscsssscssssccsscccssssssssessssssees 74 Appendix III Replacement Parts csscssssscssssscssssessssssssecesseee 75 IN OX sisiecicesecacssscesscueducaansusecntczasessacassasnecensecaceassencssnsvncadtssnecsesssoessasessece 78 Section 1 Introduction Section 1 Introduction This section includes a description of the scope of this manual contact information and a list of what is included with a typical ECO shipment About this Manual This manual is to be used with the SBE 55 ECO
56. ected from computer but not in drops below 7 5 volts Requirements wes quiescent state yet 1 milliamp e Armed capacitor charging for 90 seconds after Arm command is sent 150 milliamps e Armed capacitor charged current draw until last bottle is fired 10 milliamps Standard Nine alkaline D cells Duracell MN 1300 LR 20 nominal capacity 14 amp hours use 10 5 amp hours for planning purposes Internal Batteries Optional Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack for autonomous nominal capacity 8 amp hours or Nickel Cadmium battery operation pack nominal capacity 4 4 amp hours See Battery Endurance below for example capacity calculation EEPROM memory provides memory space for 1 cast Records for each bottle fired Memory Ane e Bottle sequence and number date and time firing coe na confirmation battery voltage scan number of first of operation 5 CTD scans and 5 scans of CTD data or e if used without a CTD Bottle sequence and number date and time firing confirmation and battery voltage Depth Rating 600 meters Frame 316 stainless steel Latch magnet assembly titanium acetal plastic and other Materials f corrosion resistant materials Electronics Control Module housing plastic Dimensions 673 mm 26 5 in diameter 942 mm height 37 1 in Son ag or 3 or 6 bottles Weight in air Without CTD or Bottles 30 kg 66 lbs Winch Cable Single or multi core
57. ector not used wet pluggable connector 50422 Spare CTD Electronics mounting hardware kit Hardware required to mount ECM or SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD on ECO including e 233364 01 Mount blocks for 4 inch housings e 30988 Hose clamps SS 80 secure housing and mount block to wire mesh 31138 Bolts 4 20 x 3 4 Hex head SS secure mount block to wire mesh e 30253 Washers Fender SS 1 in OD use with 31138 e 30409 Teflon tape 1 inch wide electrical insulation for hose clamps 50421 Spare frame assembly hardware kit Including e 30360 Bolt 14 20 x 1 inch Hex SS secure wire mesh to ECO frame 30216 Nut 4 20 Nylon stop SS for 30360 bolt e 30253 Washer 1 4 Fender SS 1 inch OD secure CTD or sensor mount to wire mesh also for 30360 bolt 60021 Spare battery end cap hardware and o ring kit Hardware for Electronics Control Module battery end cap including e 30145 Screw 6 32 x 1 2 Phillips head stainless steel secures battery cover plate to battery posts e 30242 Washer 6 flat stainless steel for screw 30145 e 30816 Parker 2 234E603 70 battery end cap to housing piston seal sensor end cap to housing seals e 30090 Parker 2 153N674 70 battery end cap to housing face seal 50429 SBE 55 Jackscrew Kit For removing ECM connector end cap Continued on next page 76 Appendix Ill Replacement Parts Continued fro
58. ed before it accepts the bottle closure information you input in the Configuration Options dialog box 9 Click Program on the Toolbar to send all the bottle closure information from the Configuration Options dialog box to the ECO SeatermAF sends a number of commands to the ECO transmitting the bottle closure parameters in the format required by the ECO 10 Click Connect CTD on the Toolbar The display looks like this Connected successfully S gt This shows that correct communications between the computer and CTD through the ECO have been established If the system does not respond as shown above e Click Connect CTD again e Verify the correct CTD was selected in the Configure menu and the CTD communication settings were entered correctly on the CTD Communications tab in the Configuration Options dialog box e Check cabling between the computer ECO and CTD Notes e Check the SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD battery voltage e SBE 25 If you want to close bottles on upcast verify that the SBE 25 configuration entered with CC is Stop CTD on upcast y n NO Display CTD status information by clicking Status on the Toolbar The display looks like this for an SBE 19plus SeacatPlus V 1 5 SERIAL NO 4000 30 Aug 2005 14 02 13 SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 vbatt 9 6 vlith 8 6 ioper 61 2 ma ipump 25 5 ma SeatermAF automatically sets iext01 76 2 ma OutputFormat 4 in the CTD when status not logging you p
59. ents as required Attach upper lanyard to latch Press trigger to lock itin place Thread middle lanyard through football shaped frame and down lanyard Note Middle lanyard shown in photo is not actually installed at this point 71 Appendix Making and Rigging Lanyards Middle Lanyard The middle lanyard connects the upper and lower lanyards Overall lanyard length is dependent on bottle size Some trial and error will be needed to 250cm i determine the correct length General directions follow 1 i 13 4cm 51 4 1 Cuta lanyard to approximately 31 cm 12 inches longer than the bottle fe Mark it in two places as shown peel 2 Feed both ends of the lanyard through one end of a nico press sleeve ee ae leaving a loop loop will hook onto bottom end cap hook Align the Trim this Z Line up lanyard marks on the side of the sleeve opposite the loop Crimp the sleeve Cut end only i marks here excess lanyard material next to the sleeve at a 45 degree angle to make a smooth termination 3 Open both bottle end caps A Place the upper lanyard s loop over the football shaped frame and onto the trigger hook so that it is in its cocked position Place a 5 1 cm 2 inch wide wooden spacer in the top bottle mouth for safety B Place another wooden spacer in the bottom bottle mouth angling the end cap handle toward the outside of the ECO C Verify that the bottle end caps are cocked at the correct a
60. eparate software manuals on CD Sea Bird equipment is supplied with a powerful Win 2000 XP software ROM contain detailed information on package SEASOFT Win32 which includes the setup and use of SEASAVE and SBE Data Processing e SEATERM and SCPlusV2_RS232 terminal programs for easy Sea Bird also supplies an older communication and data retrieval version of SEASAVE SEASAVE Win32 However all SEASAVE s instructions in this manual are written for SEASAVE V7 See SEASAVE Win32 s manual and or Fae Help files if you prefer to use the e SEASAVE V7 program for acquiring converting and displaying real older software time or archived raw data SeatermAF terminal program for easy communication and data retrieval for setting up auto fire autonomous operation e SBE Data Processing program for calculation and plotting of conductivity temperature pressure auxiliary sensor data and derived variables such as salinity and sound velocity Section 2 Description of ECO System Configurations Notes e The SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 and 25 simultaneously record data including pressure in memory while transmitting pressure data in real time to the ECO The SBE 50 does not have an internal memory The ECO provides power for the SBE 50 which has no internal power supply Autonomous Data Acquisition and Control no conducting wire required with Auto Fire Feature The ECO can operate autonomousl
61. figure menu SeatermAF automatically sends many of these commands with calculated values based on entries in the dialog box to the ECO when the user clicks on the Toolbar s Program button Sea Bird highly recommends using the Configuration Options dialog box to set up the ECO instead of using these commands SBE 50 Power On Command Kote f CTDOn Turn on power to SBE 50 You have 5 minutes to communicate with the SBE 50 before the ECO goes to sleep and shuts off power to the If you selected SBE 55 with SBE 50 in SBE 50 If you need more time to Configure menu When you click Connect perform SBE 50 setup wake up the CTD on Toolbar SeatermAF ECO again and send CTDOn automatically 1 Connects to ECO 2 Sends CTDOn to ECO to provide power to SBE 50 for up to 5 minutes 3 Connects to SBE 50 CTDOff Turn off power to SBE 50 General Setup Commands ITx Select CTD x 0 SBE 19 x 1 SBE 25 with firmware version lt 2 0 x 2 SBE 25 with firmware version gt 2 0 x 3 SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 x 4 SBE 50 BRx x 76800 CTD real time data baud rate see CTD configuration sheet for baud Notes Auto Fire General Setup Commands e n sequence single character sequence number 1 0 BLx Set bottle closure logic e m bottle number single character x 0 Close on downcast bottle number 1 0 x 1 Close on upcast e t time in minutes long integer x 2 Close on e
62. file Select which variables to convert and output see dialog box below Example Scan range offset 2 sec and Scan range duration 5 sec Example 1 Scans 1 000 through 1 004 were written to afm file for first bottle on a system with SBE 19p us sampling rate 4 Hz 4 scans sec 1 000 2 second offset x 4 scans second 992 992 5 second duration x 4 scans second 1 012 Scans 992 through 1 012 will be written to ros file for first bottle Example 2 Scans 1 000 through 1 005 were written to bl file for first Start Process bottle on a system with SBE 19plus sampling rate 4 Hz 4 scans sec therefore 1 5 seconds of data in bl file corresponds to 6 scans 1 000 2 second offset x 4 scans second 992 992 5 second duration x 4 scans second 1 012 Scans 992 through 1 012 will be written to ros file for first bottle The Select Output Variables dialog box which appears when you click Select Output Variables on the Data Setup tab looks like this Select Output Variables xi Variable Name unit Ad Average Sound Velocity Aal Shrink Al ressure Digiquartz db Bottles Fired Change Bottom Contact l Expand All emperature ITS 90 deg C Byte Count onductivity 57m Delete i Conductivity Hu 4 S m 5 Insert m e Expand uS em e Add variable click blank field in DERES ix Conductivity 2 Variable Name column click desired Conductivity Difference 2 1
63. file with a afm extension The data consists of Notes e Each line of the ECO header starts with e See Section 7 Data Processing to process the hex file Header providing the afm file name SeatermAF software version upload time and ECO status For each bottle that was fired gt bottle closing information in the following format a b ddmmmyyyy hh mm ss s xxxxxxxxx cc c dd where Parameter Description a Bottle sequence b Bottle position first bottle position is 0 dd mmm yyyy Date hh mm ss s Time XXXXXXXXX Closure confirmation message e confirmed OK e user cmd disarm command received low volt low battery voltage no confirm current through latch magnet insufficient invalid bn bottle number received was invalid no reply no reply from ECO s latch array CC C Main battery voltage dd Scan number of first of 5 CTD scans recorded with this bottle counting scans from when ECO was armed May not correspond to actual scan number in CTD file where scan number is number of scans since last time memory pointer was reset to beginning of memory Note dd is 1 if no CTD was used gt if used with a CTD 5 scans of CTD data in hex format see CTD Note SBE 19plus 19p us V2 or 50 The first scan number dd for each bottle may not match the scan number ssssss because of differences in how scans are counted dd i
64. ftware Installation Notes e Help files provide detailed information on the software Separate software manuals on CD ROM contain detailed information on the setup and use of the software Sea Bird also supplies an older version of SEASAVE SEASAVE Win32 However all SEASAVE instructions in this manual are written for SEASAVE V7 See SEASAVE Win32 s manual and or Help files if you prefer to use the older software Sea Bird recommends the following minimum system requirements for our software Windows 2000 or later 500 MHz processor and 256 MB RAM If not already installed install Sea Bird software programs on your computer using the supplied software CD 1 Insert the CD in your CD drive 2 Double click on Seasoft Win32 exe 3 Follow the dialog box directions to install the software install all the components or as a minimum install SEATERM SeatermAF SEASAVE V7 and SBE Data Processing 4 if you are using the ECO with an SBE 19plus V2 CTD Also double click on SCPlusV2_RS232 exe and follow the dialog box directions to install the terminal program needed for this CTD The default location for the software is c Program Files Sea Bird Within that folder is a sub directory for each program SEATERM SeatermAF etc 19 Section 4 Deploying and Operating ECO General Information Communications and Commands During normal operation commands are sent automatically to the ECO by the system controllin
65. g the ECO s operation These commands are included here for reference All command characters must be upper case capital letters command Description to ECO SR Go to home position position 1 SF Fire next position sequential firing Fire position x first position is 7 where x is in ASCII Position Command Position Command SNx 1 SN1 4 SN4 2 SN2 5 SN5 3 SN3 6 SN6 Set ECO to CTD communication baud rate x Baud Rate Command 600 baud SB0 SBx 1200 baud SB1 2400 baud SB2 4800 baud SB3 The ECO sends one of these ASCII replies upon receipt of a reset go to home position or bottle fire command Pee i Description At home position next bottle to fire is 1 Received invalid bottle number Did not confirm bottle fire Fired bottle x first position is 7 where x is in ASCII Position Reply Position Reply X 1 1 4 4 2 2 5 5 3 3 6 6 Note The O characters they are decimal 6 which is not a printable ASCII character may not appear depending on the terminal program you are using 20 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation For a
66. gers if desired A Remove the two socket head screws from the trigger B Pull the trigger horizontally from the latch assembly Mark the trigger to aid in reassembly 2 Pull up a football shaped 4 gt X pr frame 4 1 Remove socket ae head 2 Pull trigger screws horizontally to remove screws 2 each side if 2 latch assemblies gt 1 each side if 1 latch assembly Replacing Latches 1 Replace the trigger s on the latch assembly Reinstall the two socket head screws to secure each trigger to the latch assembly 2 Place the latch assembly s on the frame Reinstall the football shaped frame and secure it with screws and washers 68 Glossar Glossary Battery nine alkaline D cells standard optional NiMH or Ni Cad battery pack CTD profiling instrument for measuring Conductivity Temperature and Depth pressure some CTDs can be integrated with auxiliary sensors to measure oxygen pH etc The ECO is compatible with the SBE 19 SEACAT CTD SBE 19plus SEACAT CTD SBE 19plus V2 SEACAT CTD and SBE 25 SEALOGGER CTD as well as the SBE 50 Digital Oceanographic Pressure Sensor PCB Printed Circuit Board SBE Data Processing Sea Bird s Win 2000 XP data processing software which calculates and plots temperature conductivity pressure and auxiliary sensor data and derived variables such as salinity and sound velocity Scan One data sample containing temperature conductivity
67. guration Options x SBE 55 Bottle re Logic Bottle Closure Communication Pressures Times all Total number of bottles to close during deployment d when tionary tationary tationary CTD Communications Battle Position Closure Order Bottle Clos Position Stati Closure Order tationary tationary stationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary tationary 34 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Close on Elapsed Time Record or Do Not Record CTD Data If you select Close on elapsed time on the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab the ECO closes bottles based on the elapsed time from when the ECO is armed ECO is armed by pressing ARM on Toolbar selecting ARM Auto Fire in Utilities menu or sending Arm from keyboard SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x Bottle Closure C SBE a Pressures Times omean Settings SBE 19725 Configuration File Baud rate for communication of pressure P A ae data from CTD to ECO if ECO recording 5 scans of CTD data each time a bottle AO Ale A2 Configuration con file not needed is closed For most CTDs must match if closing on elapsed time user programmable baud rate set in CTD and set on CTD Communications tab See CTD manual for baud command SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic Close o
68. he Real Time Data menu select Stop Stop the CTD logging using the method applicable to your CTD If desired use SEATERM to upload the data in the CTD memory for comparison with the real time data saved by SEASAVE Note If using the SBE 19plus V2 CTD you can connect the CTD directly to the computer instead of to the ECO and use SCPlusV2_RS232 instead of SEATERM to more easily upload data from the CTD Use SBE Data Processing to process the data see Section 7 Data Processing 54 Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Recovery Rinse the ECO CTD and auxiliary equipment and sensors with WARNING fresh water and dry thoroughly If the ECO CTD or auxiliary equipment sensors stop working while underwater are unresponsive to commands or show other signs of flooding or damage carefully secure the instrument away from people until you have determined that abnormal internal pressure does not exist or has been relieved Pressure housings may flood under pressure due to dirty or damaged o rings or other failed seals When a sealed pressure housing floods at great depths and is subsequently raised to the surface water may be trapped at the pressure at which it entered the housing presenting a danger if the housing is opened before relieving the internal pressure Instances of such flooding are rare However a housing that floods at 600 meters depth holds an internal pressu
69. he pins Place the locking sleeve over the connector plug Tighten the locking sleeve finger tight only Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do not use a wrench or pliers 53 Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Note The ECO will enter quiescent sleep state after 2 hours without a command have elapsed Leave the ECO with the batteries in place to retain the date and time The quiescent current is only 15 microamps so the batteries can be left in place without significant loss of capacity 10 11 12 In the Real Time Data menu select Start A Enter the desired name and location for the output data file B Click Start If the CTD is not already on SEASAVE prompts you to turn on the CTD s magnetic switch To fire a bottle from SEASAVE e Press Ctrl F3 or e Inthe Real Time Control menu select Fire Bottle Control The Bottle Fire dialog box appears you can leave this open throughout the cast Click Fire Bottle To fire a bottle from the SBE 33 front panel A Set the Bottle to Fire switch to 00 and then press Reset B To fire in random order set the Bottle to Fire switch to the desired bottle and press Fire C To fire in sequential order set the Bottle to Fire switch to 99 before firing the first bottle Press Fire ECO fires bottle 1 and then fires in sequential order each time that Fire is pressed To stop real time data acquisition In t
70. ide and outside of all the bottles with fresh water to prevent salt deposits on the tubing that close the bottles e Some ECOs were sold with an aluminum connector end cap on the Electronics Control Module A large zinc anode is screwed to the end cap to provide corrosion protection Check the anode periodically to verify that it is securely fastened and has not been eaten away 62 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Connector Mating and Maintenance Note See Application Note 57 Connector Clean and inspect connectors cables and dummy plugs before every Care and Cable Installation deployment and as part of your yearly equipment maintenance Inspect connectors that are unmated for signs of corrosion product around the pins and for cuts nicks or other flaws that may compromise the seal CAUTION Do not use WD 40 or other petroleum based lubricants as they will damaae the connectors When remating 1 Lightly lubricate the inside of the dummy plug cable connector with silicone grease DC 4 or equivalent 2 Standard Connector Install the plug cable connector aligning the raised bump on the side of the plug cable connector with the large pin pin 1 ground on the ECO Remove any trapped air by burping or gently squeezing the plug connector near the top and moving your fingers Locking toward the end cap OR sleeve MCBH Connector Install the plug cable connector aligning the pins UON i 3 Place the locki
71. instructions do not apply to used with the SBE 50 See ECO Data Output Formats in Section 5 Setting the SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation for a 25 See Processing afm Files from description of each line An example afm data file for an SBE 50 and ECO is shown below two bottles were closed along with an example calculation of pressure and scan number to assist you in automating any data processing Sea Bird SBE 50 Data File FileName C Debbie 50test afm Software Version 1 22 System UpLoad Time Feb 20 2007 16 34 06 d s SBE 55 V 1 0 20 Feb 2007 16 40 11 main battery 11 86 volts lithium battery 2 92 volts SBE 55 is NOT ARMED A gt END dd 1 1 03 11 08 10 17 23 4 confirmed 13 7 481 0063000436 0063000437 0063000438 0063000439 006300043A 3 03 11 08 10 18 23 4 confirmed 13 7 577 0063000496 0063000497 0063000498 0063000499 006300049A Example Calculate pressure and scan number for first scan recorded with first bottle firing in example data file First scan is 0063000436 ppppssssss Pressure pppp 0063 99 decimal pressure decibars 99 100 1 decibars Scan number ssssss 000436 1078 decimal scan number 1078 see note Note that the calculated pressures may be off by as much as decibar from the actual measured value because of truncation See the example below Example SBE 50 measures pressure as 0 01 db When out
72. its and C Version less than 3 0 Version 3 0 or greater parity for communication between CTD and 7 Baud for uploading data in SBE 19 19p us 19plus computer through Upload Baud rate 9299 4 V2 or 25 CTD memory to ECO and ECO data computer through ECO I O cable e If you change By cast number range SeatermAF prompts for beginning and ending cast numbers and uploads data within that range Separate file written for each cast with 3 digit cast ID 001 C Allas a single file C All separated by cast By scan number range From a single cast C By cast number range COM port here it automatically changes on SBE 55 etc appended to user selected file name Header options Commuclestion Prompt for header information Settings tab and Include default header form in the upload file vice versa Don t include default header form in the upload file Baud must match user programmable Defines header information included with uploaded data from SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD e Prompt for header information default Each time data is uploaded user is prompted to fill baud set in CTD out user defined header form See CTD man al Include default header form in upload file for baud User defined default header form included in command upload file User is not prompted to add any Data bits and information when data is uploaded parity must match e Don t include default header fo
73. l lanyard length is dependent on the bottle type and size Some trial and error will be needed to determine the correct length General directions or ay ay ut a lanyard and mark in two places as shown 2 Feed both ends of the lanyard through one end of a nico press sleeve Nico press leaving a loop this loop will hook onto the pylon for rigging Adjust the we sleeve lanyard ends so that one end hangs below the other by 5 1 cm 2 inches eS Adjust the nico press sleeve position so that the loop measures 51cm 320m 3 2 cm 1 4 inches from the end of the sleeve to the end of the loop 2 tt aia Do not crimp the sl 1 1 4 p the sleeve 3 Feed the longer end of the lanyard through the hole in the top end cap 4 Feed the ends of the lanyard through the nico press sleeve in opposite directions Align the marks on one side of the sleeve Crimp this sleeve pene Nico press Nicopress only do not crimp the other sleeves yet Cut excess lanyard material next to the sleeve at a 45 degree angle to make a smooth termination Nico press Line up lanyard Plastic ball sleeve marks here 5 Adjust the other sleeves so that the tension is taken up evenly by both legs of the lanyard Crimp the sleeves now 6 Test the assembly by placing the lanyard loop over the football shaped frame and onto the appropriate trigger hook The end cap should be held in the correct cocked position If not remake the lanyard adjusting measurem
74. lapsed time and do not value between 0 and record CTD data in ECO 2 147 483 648 p raw pressure sensor pressure number integer value between x 3 Close when stationary x 4 Close on elapsed time and record 4095 and 4095 SeatermAF CTD data in ECO computes p using the calibration coefficients in the specified BNx x total number of bottles to be closed configuration con file BAnm ECO allows bottles to be fired out of numerical sequence Bottle closure n closes bottle number m Repeat for each bottle 40 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Auto Fire General Setup Commands continued PTx Select pressure polarity see configuration sheet for CTD SBE 19 or SBE 25 used with ECO x 0 Negative polarity increasing pressures give decreasing pressure numbers x 1 Positive polarity increasing pressures give increasing pressure numbers Auto Fire Downcast and Upcast Logic Setup Commands These commands set up closure parameters for closure on downcast or upcast applicable if BLO or BL1 was sent BBx x Y Enable bottom bottle closure close a bottle when pressure remains within BBP for BBT x N Disable bottom bottle closure BBPp p bottom bottle pressure window size BBTt t bottom bottle time BUPp p pressure to signal upcast BUDp p pressure decrease from maximum to signal upcast PAnp Perform bottle closure n at pressure p
75. le User is not prompted to add any information when data is uploaded Don t include default header form in upload file Header information not included in upload file Cancel Default Help Save As OK Make the selections on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab Note that the selection for header options can be made now or when you are ready to upload data after deployment it has no effect on system operation 26 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation 5 Click the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab The dialog box looks like this SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options xj SBE 55 Communication con file provided by Sea Bird 4 Te contains pressure coefficients for SBE 19 25 Configuration File CTD which are needed by ECO to For communication of f calculate pressure from raw CTD pressure data from CTD to pressure data Pressure is used to ECO when pressures are determine when to close bottles used to determine when to based on bottle position and close bottles for Close on closure parameters downcast upcast or when For SBE 19plus 19plus V2 or 50 stationary For most coefficients are stored in CTD so CTDs must match user C Close on downcast con file not needed programmable baud rate Set in CTD and set on CTD Realtime baudrate Close on upcast Communications tab 9600 Close when stationary Bottle closure logic See CTD manual for C Close
76. losure Pressures Times tab The dialog box looks like this if Close on upcast was selected SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x SBE 55 Communication Settings Bottle Closure Pressures Times Number of Bottles to Close fl 7 Bottle Closure Position Pressure db Closure pressures for closure on upcast or downcast or closure bottom bottle 1 stationary times elapsed minutes since 2 400 ECO was armed for closure on 3 300 elapsed time must decrease from closure 1 to last closure Closure on downcast pressures must increase from closure 1 to last closure Closure on elapsed time elapsed times must increase 2 3 4 200 e Closure on upcast pressures 5 6 J j from closure 1 to last closure Cancel Default Help Save As Make the selections on the Bottle Closure Pressures Times tab see Bottle Closure Setup Parameters Click OK to overwrite an existing instrument settings ini file or click Save As to save the settings as a new filename 7 Click Connect SBE55 on the Toolbar The display looks like this A gt This shows that correct communications between the computer and ECO have been established If the system does not respond as shown above e Click Connect SBE55 again e Verify the COM port is correct on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab in the Configuration Options dialog box e Check cabling between the computer and ECO e
77. m previous page Part Number Part Application Description Quantity in ECO 801714 ECO 4 liter water sample bottle Water sample bottle designed for use on SBE 55 3 or 6 50430 ECO mounting and lanyard kit for 801714 bottle Including e 233575 Lanyard Guide D Ring attaches to band clamp and routes middle lanyard e 30664 Nicopress Oval Sleeves for lanyards e 30665 1 Monofilament line 0 080 inches OD for lanyard e 30772 Brass snap hook for lanyard e 30773 Plastic lanyard ball e 30988 Hose clamps 316 SS 80 secure bottle to frame 50424 Drain fitting kit for 801714 bottle Including e 233589 Drain fitting barb provides drain e 233590 Drain fitting ring attaches to barb and guide pin e 30390 Parker 2 012 N674 70 seals drain fitting 50425 Air bleed kit for 801714 bottle Including e 233588 Air bleed port e 31649 Parker 2 312 N674 70 seals air bleed valve 50426 O ring kit for 801714 bottle Including e 30390 Parker 2 012 N674 70 seals drain fitting e 31649 Parker 2 312 N674 70 seals air bleed valve e 31188 Parker 2 336 N674 70 seals bottle caps to bottle 50427 Bottle repair kit for 801714 bottle Including 50426 O ring kit 2 end plugs latex rubber power cord 0 9 m drain valve air vent brass hook Nicopress sleeves monofilament 6 m polyethylene balls 77 Index afim file 50 58
78. mm dd yyyy hh mm ss s bb ee where Parameter Description a Bottle sequence b Bottle position first bottle position is 0 mmm dd yyyy Date hh mm ss s Time bb Beginning CTD scan number associated with this bottle ee Ending CTD scan number associated with this bottle providing a 1 5 second duration number of scans varies depending on CTD sampling rate CTD Data Output Formats Notes e Each line of the CTD header starts with e See Section 7 Data Processing to process the hex file When data is saved to a file by SEASAVE or uploaded from the CTD using SEATERM using Upload on the Toolbar or Upload in the Data menu or SCPlusV2_RS232 using the Upload menu applicable to the 19plus V2 only the data is written in hex format to a file with a hex extension The data consists of a header and the CTD data See the CTD SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 manual for details on the CTD data output format 56 Section 7 Data Processin Section 7 Data Processing Processing afm Files from ECO and hex Files from SBE 19 19p us 19plus V2 or 25 Notes e These instructions do not apply to the SBE 50 See Processing afm Files from ECO when Used with SBE 50 Basic instructions are provided for processing the data using SBE Data Processing See the SBE Data Processing manual Help files The data files are processed in SBE Data Processing in two
79. n downcast Real time baud rate Close on upcast D data Stationary logic r Upcast Downeast Logic Time to hold in Pressure window min 10 pe aie Jottom Dol le ciosure ena bled Pressure window size db 0 E Beits boila ore enable ressure to Enable Bottom Bottle db an Min change between bottles db 10 pierna Ee Seton ae ie 50 Note Enable pressure for first bottle db 50 Pests Changa ta Enebi posat d ut If you selected SBE 55 with no CTD Stationary time on Bottom 1 12 min 5 in the Configure menu the SBE 55 Bottom Pressure Window 1 25 db 10 Bottle Closure Logic tab is grayed out because bottle closure logic is automatically set to Close on AE cma r em time do not record CTD data Close on elapsed time record CTD data The ECO records 5 scans of CTD data each time a bottle is closed to provide a CTD record for each water sample e Close on elapsed time do not record CTD data The ECO does not record any CTD data This option is most often used for an ECO operating without a CTD The Bottle Closure Pressures Times tab defines the number of bottles to close closure sequence and elapsed time for each bottle SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options E x SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic SBE 55 Communication Bottle Closure CTD Communications Pressures Times Bottles may be closed in any order desired Elapsed tim
80. ng sleeve over the plug cable connector Tighten the it i locking sleeve finger tight only Do not overtighten the locking sleeve 1 4 and do not use a wrench or pliers Verify that a cable or dummy plug is installed for each connector on the system before deployment Dummy plug EERS M a Electronics Control Module shown verify dummy plug or cable installed for every connector on ECO and CTD Tubing Spring Maintenance As described above in Corrosion Precautions Cleaning rinse the inside and outside of each bottle with fresh water after every cast to prevent salt deposits on the tubing that closes each bottle Periodically inspect the tubing for tears and to insure the proper amount of tension Replace the tubing if it becomes torn or damaged from salt deposits or is overstretched Storage Store the ECO with the bottles closed to preserve the tension of the tubing that closes the bottles If the ECO is stored on deck we recommend covering it to keep off salt spray and protect the plastic parts from UV rays At a minimum a cover for the latch assembly is a good investment 63 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Replacing Recharging Batteries Leave the batteries in place in the Electronics Control Module when storing the ECO to prevent depletion of the back up lithium batteries by the real time clock Even exhausted main batteries will power the clock 15 microamps almost indefinitely If the ECO is to be
81. ng the SBE 49 FastCAT with the SBE 33 e SEASAVE does not allow acquisition of NMEA or Surface PAR data If the SBE 49 is not set to AutoRun Y start sampling automatically when power is applied start sampling by sending the SBE 49 the Start command in SEATERM before you run SEASAVE Note The con file defines the CTD auxiliary sensors integrated with the instrument and channels serial numbers and calibration dates and coefficients for all integrated sensors conductivity temperature pressure and auxiliary sensors Additionally the con file defines if NMEA and or Surface PAR data is to be appended to the CTD data SEASAVE and our data processing software uses the information in the con file to interpret and process the raw data If the con file does not match the actual instrument configuration the software will not be able to interpret and process data correctly CAUTION Do not use WD 40 or other petroleum based lubricants as they will damage the connectors eS Fs Electronics Control Module shown verify dummy plug or cable installed for every connector on ECO and CTD In SEATERM 1 Setup the SBE 33 and CTD Note If using the SBE 19plus V2 CTD you can connect the CTD directly to the computer instead of to the ECO and use SCPlusV2_RS232 instead of SEATERM to more easily set up the CTD In SEASAVE 2 Click Configure Inputs A B Click the Instrument Configuration t
82. ngles 4 Clip the middle lanyard loop into the lower lanyard snap hook 5 Thread the end of the middle lanyard through a nico press sleeve 6 Thread the end of the middle lanyard through the loop on the outside of the top band clamp on the bottle Thread middle lanyard through loop on band clamp Drain fitting Lower lanyard 72 Appendix Making and Rigging Lanyards A Up and over the football shaped frame B Through the loop on the upper lanyard created by the plastic ball and nico press sleeve on the upper lanyard capturing the loop in the upper lanyard rit 2 5 cm Pp v mi 8 Adjust the middle lanyard length so that it takes up the tension on the Nico press bottom end cap Adjust the nico press sleeve position so that the upper sleeve loop on the middle lanyard is approximately 2 5 cm 1 inch long Crimp the sleeve Cut excess lanyard material at a 45 degree angle to make a smooth termination Paaie bal 7 Thread the end of the middle lanyard Attach upper lanyard to latch Press trigger to lock it in place Thread middle lanyard through football shaped frame and down 9 Remove the wooden spacers Both end caps should be held in the proper cocked position If not remake the middle lanyard adjusting measurements as required 73 A endix Il Electronics Disassembly Reassembl Appendix Il Electronics Control Module Disassembly Reassembly Jackscrew kit Rem
83. ove Phillips head screws 3 places NY Remove plastic hex head screws and install jackscrews in their place 3 places Note Before delivery a desiccant package is inserted in the housing and the Remove the Electronics Control Module from its band clamp mounting on the ECO before beginning Sea Bird provides a jackscrew kit with the SBE 55 to assist in removal of the ECM connector end cap The kit contains e Two Allen wrenches e Three jackscrews e Two spare plastic socket hex head screws Disassembly 1 Wipe the outside of the connector end cap and housing dry being careful to remove any water at the seam between them 2 Remove the end cap and electronics A Remove the three Phillips head screws securing the end cap to the housing B Remove the three plastic hex head screws from the end cap using the larger Allen wrench Insert the three jackscrews in these three holes in the end cap When you begin to feel resistance use the smaller Allen wrench to continue turning the screws Turn each screw 1 2 turn at a time As you turn the jackscrews the end cap will push away from the housing When the end cap is loosened pull it and the PCB assembly out of the housing C Remove any water from the O ring mating surfaces inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue Be careful to protect the O rings from damage or contamination D Disconnect the Molex connectors connecting the PCB assembly to the Electronic
84. p as anticipated The ECO does not close a bottom bottle when upcast is enabled Surface Pressure Change to Enable Upcast upcast is enabled if pressure decrease exceeds this value Set greater than peak to peak ship heave to avoid closing bottles before upcast actually begins Pressure to Enable Upcast set close to expected maximum cast depth Bottom Bottle Closure Enabled Upcast is enabled and the bottom bottle closes when the ECO determines that the bottom of the cast has been reached e The ECO enables upcast when the pressure is at least Pressure to Enable Upcast and the pressure remains within Bottom Pressure Window for Stationary Time on Bottom e Ifthe instrument never meets the above criteria the ECO enables upcast when the pressure decreases by Pressure Change to Enable Upcast Surface Bottom Pressure Window bottom bottle closes if pressure remains within this window for Stationary Time on Bottom after Pressure to Enable Upcast is reached Set Bottom Pressure Window greater than peak to peak ship heave Pressure to Enable Upcast set close to expected maximum cast depth 32 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation The Bottle Closure Pressures Times tab defines the number of bottles to close closure order and closure pressures SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options Bottles may be closed in any order desired For closure on upcast closure pressure mu
85. pin to 9 pin DB 9S cable with blue tape on both ends aligning the pins D Connect the I O cable connector to your computer s serial port 3 In SeatermAF s File menu select Open Instrument Configuration In the dialog box select the settings ini file you previously saved 4 Inthe Configure menu select the SBE 55 with the applicable CTD Click Note a the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab The dialog box looks like this Set up Header options and Upload data options for the ECO and CTD Steps 4 and 5 SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x e The first time you upload data and e f you want to change header or SBE 55 Bottle Closure Bottle Closure CTD Communications a upload parameters Logic Pressures Times Computer COM port for communication between ECO and computer If you change COM port on this tab it automatically v changes on CTD Communications tab and vice versa Baud rate 4800 Upload baud rate 4800 Bety Defines header information included with uploaded data from ECO e Prompt for header information default Each time data is uploaded user is prompted to fill out user defined header form Include default header form in upload file User defined default header form included in upload file User is not prompted to add any information when data is uploaded Don t include default header form in upload file Header information not included in upload file Cancel Default Help
86. pload Baud rate 19200 computer through ECO here it automatically sample numbers and uploads p Data Bits changes on SBE 55 all data within range into one file rae 7 Communication Settings From a single cast SeatermAF C Allas a single file C By scan number range tab and vice versa prompts for cast number and C Alseparatedbycast From a single cast C8 Baud must match user uploads all data from cast into programmable baud rate Ale By cast number range set in CTD See CTD By cast number range Patly Manual for baud SeatermAF prompts for Evan command beginning and ending cast Header options a Data bits and parity must numbers and uploads data Prompt for header information C Odd match CTD See CTD within that range Separate file manual written for each cast with 3 digit naa default header form in the upload file C None cast ID 001 etc appended to Don t include default header form in the upload file user selected file name Defines header information included with uploaded data from SBE 19 19plus 19p us V2 or 25 CTD memory e Prompt for header information default Each time data is uploaded user is prompted to fill out user defined header form e Include default header form in upload file User defined default header form included in upload file User is not prompted to add any information when data is uploaded e Don t include default header fo
87. pload on the Toolbar or Upload Data in the Data menu to Stop CTD logging sampling before uploading data upload data that will be processed by SBE Data Processing Manually DD Upload raw data from ECO For each entering the data upload command bottle fired does not produce data with the required header information for processing by our software These commands are included here for e Bottle sequence and number date and time firing confirmation battery voltage scan number of first of 5 CTD reference for users who are writing scans and 5 scans of CTD data or their own software e if used without a CTD Bottle sequence e To save data to a file click Capture and number date and time firing on the Toolbar before entering DD confirmation and battery voltage e See ECO Data Output Formats below 38 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Sleep Command Note ECO automatically goes to sleep if QS Quit session and place ECO in quiescent 2 hours elapse without receipt of a sleep state Main power is turned off command Memory retention is unaffected Testing Commands Test before arming and deploying the system to verify that the ECO is operating properly Before testing cock the release mechanisms by pushing against each trigger until it clicks and locks in place see Rigging and Cocking Lanyards in Section 3 Mechanically Preparing ECO for Deployment DCDC
88. ployment starting the CTD with its magnetic switch SBE 19 ee 19plus V2 or 25 Verify the CTD s magnetic switch is in the Off position Send QS to put the CTD in quiescent sleep state Exit SeatermAF Disconnect the I O cable from the ECO s 6 pin to 4 pin extender cable Place a dummy plug and locking sleeve on the end of the extender cable see Step 6 E Turn on the CTD s magnetic switch to start logging Data will be recorded after existing data in the CTD vow gt 42 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation 5 Deployment starting the CTD with a computer command A Start sampling logging e SBE 19 and 25 Turn on the CTD s magnetic switch and then send GL overwrite existing data in CTD or RL do not overwrite existing data in CTD e SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 Send StartNow do not overwrite existing data in CTD e SBE 50 Do not send any commands Command to the SBE 50 to start sampling was automatically sent when you armed the ECO B Click Connect SBESS to establish communications with the ECO C Verify that pressure numbers from each CTD scan are displaying on the screen see the CTD manual for data format details e SBE 19 and 25 displayed pressures are raw values For SBE 19 the first pressure number is not displayed until reference scans are received e SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 ECO automatically set CTD to OutputFormat 4 displayed pressures are decibars e
89. putting with OutputFormat 7 for use with ECO SBE 50 adds 100 to measured pressure then truncates result and converts it to hex before transmitting data to ECO i e 0 01 100 99 99 truncated to 99 converted to 63 Hex Looking at result in afm file you convert 63 hex to 99 decimal and subtract 100 to get 1 db shown in example above Therefore for this example actual measured pressure is 0 01 db but calculated pressure from afm file is 1 db 61 Section 8 Routine Maintenance Section 8 Routine Maintenance This section reviews Corrosion precautions cleaning Connector mating and maintenance Tubing maintenance Storage Replacing recharging batteries Removal of the latch assembly and center pylon Corrosion Precautions Cleaning CAUTION Do not use WD 40 or other Rinse the entire ECO with fresh water after each cast petroleum based lubricants as they will damage the trigger mechanism e The trigger mechanism is titanium The titanium is coated with Tiodizing this product is similar to anodizing aluminum The Tiodized surface is water lubricating and should never be oiled with petroleum or silicon based products Rinse the trigger mechanism with fresh water after each cast and clean it periodically with warm soapy water If the mechanism sticks after cleaning remove the latch assembly and immerse it in warm soapy water See Removing Replacing Latch Assembly Anode e Rinse the ins
90. quiescent sleep state to prevent battery exhaustion e Ifin quiescent state re establish communications by clicking Connect SBE55 on the Toolbar to get an A gt prompt Status Commands GetSD Display operating status List below includes where applicable command used to modify parameter e firmware version date and time DateTime e main battery voltage e back up lithium battery voltage e ECO armed status Arm or DA Equivalent to Status on Toolbar Example user input in bold A gt getsd SBE 55 V 1 0 15 Feb 2007 16 40 11 DateTime main battery 11 86 volts lithium battery 2 92 volts SBE 55 is NOT ARMED DA or A gt getsd ARMED Arm DS Same as GetSD 36 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Status Commands continued DC Notes e The response to DC includes upcast downcast logic stationary logic and bottle closure pressures and times However the closure mode downcast upcast stationary elapsed time defines which of these parameters is actually applicable to the ECO s operation for example stationary logic and bottle closure elapsed times are irrelevant and not used if the closure mode is to close on upcast In the DC response all pressures are in raw A D counts and all times are in minutes Display bottle closure parameters e CTD type and firmware revision note SBE 19plus also applies to
91. r at the seam between them clockwise B Unthread the end cap by rotating counter clockwise use a wrench on the white plastic bar if necessary C Remove any water from the O ring mating surfaces inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue D Put the end cap aside being careful to protect the O ring from damage or contamination Screw typical 2 Remove the battery pack from the housing A Remove the three Phillips head machine screws and washers from the battery cover plate inside the housing B Pull on the plastic tab on the center cord to remove the battery pack Tab on from the housing cord Pin jacks 3 Recharge the batteries CAUTION A Connect the battery charger leads to the battery cover pin jacks Do not recharge the Ni Cad matching black to black and red to red the pin jacks are different battery pack while it is in the sizes to prevent cross wiring housing If you do so you may B Plug the battery charger into a suitable AC mains power source damage the Electronics Control C The red Charge LED on the charger comes on Recharging takes Module s electronics approximately 15 hours When recharging is complete the yellow Trickle LED comes on indicating the charger is providing a maintenance level charge D Disconnect the battery pack from the charger and the charger from the power source E Check the voltage at BAT and BAT on the battery cover It should be approximately 10
92. r is forced into the bottle contaminating the sample with deeper water Conversely if you take water samples on upcast the pressure decreases on an already closed bottle as you bring the package up any leaking results in water exiting the bottle leaving the integrity of the sample intact Therefore standard practice is to monitor real time downcast data to determine where to take water samples locations with well mixed water and or with peaks in the parameters of interest and then take water samples on upcast Holding Water Sampler Stationary before Taking Samples If the CTD water sampler package does not stop before you fire a bottle the water in the bottle is a mixture of water from many meters below the firing point assuming you are taking water samples on upcast If moving at 1 m sec a bottle s flushing constant is typically five to eight volumes with water flushing slowly at the bottle inside wall and faster toward the bottle center For a 4 liter bottle the trapped sample contains a mixture of water from a cylinder in the water column with diameter equal to the bottle inner diameter and a volume of 20 32 liters i e height of the cylinder is five to eight times the bottle height Therefore standard practice is to stop the package to allow the bottle to flush freely for several minutes before each bottle closing 18 Section 4 Deploying and Operating ECO General Information Taking Samples in Well Mixed Water to
93. rds 16 70 Latch replacement 68 M Maintenance 62 Mounting bottles 14 Mounting CTD 15 O Operation autonomous 21 real time 52 78 P Parts replacement 75 Power endurance 11 Processing data 61 SBE 19 57 SBE 19plus 57 SBE 19plus V2 57 SBE 25 57 R Real time operation 10 52 Recovery physical handling 44 uploading data 45 Recovery 44 Recovery 55 Replacement parts 75 S SBE 19 CTD 9 10 21 51 52 56 SBE 19plus CTD 9 10 21 51 52 56 SBE 19plus V2 CTD 9 10 21 51 52 56 SBE 25 CTD 9 10 21 51 52 56 SBE 33 Deck Unit 10 52 SBE 49 CTD 10 52 SBE 50 Pressure Sensor 9 21 40 61 SBE Data Processing 8 19 49 54 57 SCPlusV2_RS232 8 19 SEASAVE 8 19 53 SEASOFT Win32 8 19 22 53 SEATERM 8 19 53 SeatermAF 8 19 21 22 main screen 22 toolbar buttons 24 Setup 21 Software 8 installation 19 Specifications 11 Springs 63 Stationary 34 Storage 63 System description 7 Index 79 T Testing 21 Time 35 Tubing 63 U Unpacking ECO 6 Upcast 32 Uploading data 45 W Wiring 42 52
94. re of more than 800 psia and has the potential to eject the end cap with lethal force A housing that floods at 50 meters holds an internal pressure of more then 85 psia this force could still cause injury If you suspect the ECO s Electronics Control Module is flooded point the Electronics Control Module in a safe direction away from people and loosen 1 end cap bulkhead connector very slowly at least 1 turn This opens an o ring seal under the connector Look for signs of internal pressure hissing or water leak If internal pressure is detected let it bleed off slowly past the connector o ring Then you can safely remove the end cap 55 Section 6 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Real Time Operation Bottle Log bl Data Output Formats Note See Section 7 Data Processing to process the bl file Scan range data for creation of the water bottle file typically comes from the bottle log bl file if you used SEASAVE to acquire real time data SEASAVE creates the bl file each time a bottle fire confirmation is received the bottle sequence number position date time and beginning and ending scan numbers 1 5 second duration for each bottle are written to the bl file The bl file consists of e Header providing the bl file name and the time the Reset command was sent to the ECO e For each bottle that was fired bottle closing information in the following format a b m
95. rm in upload file Header information not included in upload file Cancel Default Help allie GTD Make the selection for Upload data and Header options 6 Click OK to overwrite an existing settings ini file or click Save As to save the settings as a new filename Upload Data from ECO 7 Inthe Configure menu select Header Form to customize the header for the ECO The dialog box looks like this default prompts are shown Prompt for line 1 Ships Prompt far line 2 Cruises lt S Prompt for line 3 Station SS Prompt for line 4 Latitude Prompt for line 5 longitude O Prompt far line 6 Prornpttor line Z o OE Promptforline8 Prompt for line 9 PO Prompt for line 10 Prompttor line 11 o Prompttor line 12 O j Defaults Cancel OK 46 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Note Uploaded data files from the ECO and CTD must have the same name different extensions and be in the same directory for processing by SBE Data Processing 10 11 The entries are free form 0 to 12 lines long This dialog box establishes e header prompts that appear for the user to fill in when uploading data if Prompt for header information was selected on the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 4 e header included with the uploaded data if Include default header form in upload file was sele
96. rm in upload file Header information not included in upload file Cancel Default Help Save As Make the selections on the CTD Communications tab see CTD manual for communication parameters for your instrument Note that selections for uploading data and header options can be made now or when you are ready to upload data from memory after deployment they have no effect on system operation 25 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation 4 Click the SBE 55 Communication Settings tab The dialog box looks like this Computer COM port for SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options xj communication between ECO and computer If you change COM port on SBE 55 Bottle Closure SBE 55 Logic Communication aE Settings this tab it automatically changes on CTD Communications tab and Fixed vice versa Baud rate 4800 communication Upload baud rate 4800 settings Data bits 7 between ECO Parity Even and computer Defines header information included Header options with uploaded data from ECO Prompt for header information memory Include default header form in the upload file Prompt for header information f E default L Each time data is Don t include default header form in the upload file uploaded user is prompted to fill out user defined header form Include default header form in upload file User defined default header form included in upload fi
97. rmly away from the connector B Standard Connector Install the 4 pin to 9 pin DB 9S cable aligning the raised bump on the side of the connector with the large pin pin 1 ground on the cable extender OR MCBH Connector Install the 4 pin to 9 pin DB 9S cable aligning the pins C Connect the 9 pin end to your computer s serial port 2 Connect the ECO s Instrument connector counter clockwise from the 2 pin Sea Cable connector on the Electronics Control Module to the CTD using the 6 pin to 4 pin CTD cable supplied with the system Follow the procedure in Steps 1A and 1B when installing the cable 21 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Using SeatermAF Proceed as follows 1 Double click on SeatermAF exe If this is the first time the program is Notes Bee is ae eae used the setup dialog box appears e SeatermAF s initialization file SeaTermAF ini includes im SeaTermAF Setup x information on the last instrument The initialization file SeaT erm F ini used when the program was was not found in the Windows closed and the location of that directory Please enter the following instrument s settings ini file As a setup information default the instrument s ini file is pA saved to the same directory as IMPORTANT To complete setup SeateimAF exe review the configuration setting for your instrument by selecting your See SeatermAF s Help files instrument typ
98. rogram searches for test con in same directory as test hex Also select if more than 1 data file is Instrument configuration file location Select to pick a different con file or Modify to view and or modify K data test con instrument configuration K data Directory and file names for converted output cnv data Name append N If more than 1 data file is to be processed Output file field disappears and output file name is set to match input file Output file test name For example if processing test hex and test1 hex e output files will be named test cnv and test1 cnv SBE Data Processing adds Name append to each output Not processing file name before cnv extension For example if processing test hex and test1 hex with a Name append of 06 20 00 output files will be test06 20 00 cnv and test106 20 00 cnv Start Process Exit Cancel 58 Section 7 Data Processing The Data Setup tab in the dialog box looks like this Program skips first scans to Da Conve inl x skip over scans File Options Help e f Process scans to end of file selected process all remaining scans upcast and downcast scans if File Setup Data Setup Miscellaneous Header View e Binary smaller file processed faster than ASCII file by other SBE Data Processing modules v Process scans to end of file Upcast and downcast Scans to skip over zz e ASCII larger file c
99. rogram the ECO click Program number of scans to average 1 on Toolbar or select Program Auto samples 5000 free 376300 casts 1 Fire in Utilities menu This is the mode profile minimum cond freq 3000 pump delay 60 sec data format required for real time autorun no ignore magnetic switch no g g battery type ALKALINE battery cutoff 7 3 volts communication of pressure data to pressure sensor strain gauge range 1000 0 the ECO SBE 38 no Gas Tension Device no SBE 50 SeatermAF automatically Ext Volt O yes Ext Volt l no Ext Volt 2 no Ext Volt 3 no sets AutoRun Y NAvg 16 and echo commands yes OutputFormat 7 in the SBE 50 output format converted decimal output salinity no output sound velocity no when you arm the ECO click Arm on Toolbar or select Arm Auto Fire in inh Utilities menu These parameters Review the information in the status display As desired send commands are required for real time to the CTD to change the instrument setup see CTD manual communication of pressure data to the ECO It then sends Start to the SBE 50 to start sampling 29 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Bottle Closure Setup Parameters Notes e After entering and saving The ECO closes bottles on downcast on upcast when stationary or based on elapsed time Descriptions of each closure type follow information in the Configuration Options dialog
100. s Control Module E Remove the jackscrews from the end cap Reassembly 1 Remove any water from the O ring and mating surfaces with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O ring and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and electronics chamber is filled with dry Argon gas These measures help prevent condensation To ensure cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O ring and mating surfaces proper functioning 1 Install a new desiccant bag each time you open the electronics chamber If a new bag is not available see Application Note 71 Desiccant Use and Regeneration drying If possible dry gas backfill each time you open the housing If you cannot wait at least 24 hours before redeploying to allow the desiccant to remove any moisture from the housing 2 Reconnect the Molex connectors to the PCB assembly Verify the connectors hold and pins are properly aligned 3 Carefully fit the PCB assembly into the housing aligning the holes in the end cap and housing 4 Reinstall the three Phillips head screws to secure the end cap to the housing 5 Reinstall the three plastic hex head screws in the end cap 74 Appendix Ill Replacement Parts Appendix Ill Replacement Parts Note SBE 19s and 25s configured with a pump and all SBE 19p us V2s have a 6 pin data I O pump connector These CTDs are supplied with a Y cable 6 pin to CT
101. s the number of scans counted by the ECO since the ECO was armed e SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 ssssss is the number of scans counted by the CTD since the last time InitLogging or SampleNumber 0 was sent to the CTD to reset logging to the beginning of memory e SBE 50 ssssss is the number of scans counted by the SBE 50 since power was applied and sampling began See Processing afm Files from ECO when Used with SBE 50 in Section 7 Data Processing 50 manual for data format details the parameters included and the order of the parameters varies for each type of CTD SBE 19 and 25 The ECO records the entire data scan from the CTD including any auxiliary sensor data SBE 19plus 19plus V2 or 50 The ECO records only the pressure and scan number ppppssssss where pressure decibars pppp converted from hex to decimal 100 ssssss scan number converted from hex to decimal Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Shown below is an example afm file for an ECO used with an SBE 25 CTD two bottles were closed Sea Bird SBE 25 Data File FileName C Debbie 25test AFM Software Version 1 22 System UpLoad Time Feb 20 2007 16 34 06 ds SBE 55 V 1 0 20 Feb 2007 16 40 11 main battery 11 86 volts lithium battery 2 92 volts SBE 55 is NOT ARMED 20 Feb 2007 16 23 02 7 confirmed 11 9 25F0D40B300B0D991C90B806005E0000000FFF 25F2A40B3
102. se a menu to automatically Toolbar select View Toolbar in the View menu Grayed out Toolbar generate a command buttons are not applicable e Use a Toolbar button to e Command Data Echo Area Echoes a command executed using a automatically generate a command Menu or Toolbar button as well as the instrument s response Additionally a command can be manually typed in this area from the available commands for the instrument Note that the instrument must be awake for it to respond to a command use Connect SBE 55 or Connect CTD on the Toolbar to wake up the instrument Once the system is configured and the computer is communicating with e Status bar Provides status information To display or hide the Status the ECO or CTD to update the bar select View Status Bar in the View menu Status bar e onthe Toolbar click Status or You must test and set up both the ECO and the CTD The Status bar e from the Utilities menu select indicates which instrument is active Instrument Status e Menus toolbar buttons and manually typed commands associated with SeatermAF sends the status the ECO are only applicable when the ECO is connected use Connect command which displays in the SBE 55 on the Toolbar Command Data Echo Area and updates the Status bar Note e Menus toolbar buttons and manually typed commands associated with the CTD are only applicable when the CTD is connected use Connect CTD on the Toolbar 23 Note
103. st decrease from closure 1 to last closure For this example bottom bottle closure was enabled on SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab so closure 1 is for bottom bottle Total number of bottles to close during deployment ojo ekl oO ojo aja o E 33 Section 5 Setting Up Deployin and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Baud rate for communication of pressure data from CTD to ECO For most CTDs must match user programmable baud rate set in CTD and set on CTD Communications tab See CTD manual for baud command Note If Min change between bottles is 0 i e you want to close all bottles at the same pressure there is a delay between each bottle closing to ensure the ECO has enough time to acquire five scans of CTD data The delay is approximately e SBE 19 19plus or 19plus V2 1 5 seconds e SBE 25 1 second e SBE 50 5 seconds Bottles may be closed in any order desired Close when Stationary If you select Close when stationary on the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab Stationary Logic parameters define when the CTD is considered stationary signaling the ECO to close a bottle The ECO closes bottles on upcast when using stationary logic SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x SBE 55 Communication Settings SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic Configuration con file provided by Sea Bird File con
104. sure to Enable Bottom ship heave Bottle set close to expected maximum cast depth 30 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation The Bottle Closure Pressures Times tab defines the number of bottles to close closure order and closure pressures SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options Bottles may be closed in any order desired For closure on downcast closure pressure must increase from closure 1 to last closure For this example bottom bottle closure was enabled on SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab so closure 6 is for bottom bottle 31 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Close on Upcast Note ECO with SBE 25 If you want to If you select Close on upcast on the SBE 55 Bottle Closure Logic tab the close bottles on upcast verify that ECO closes bottles on upcast only it does not begin to close bottles until it determines that upcast has begun Upcast Downcast Logic parameters define the conditions of pressure and time that indicate that the bottom has been reached and upcast has begun the SBE 25 configuration entered with CC is Stop CTD on upcast y n NO SBE55 with SBE19 Configuration Options x Bottle Closure c SBE Pressures Times SAMA EEL Settings Configuration con file provided by Sea Bird File contains pressure coefficients for CTD which are required for ECO
105. tains pressure coefficients for CTD which are required for ECO to calculate pressure from raw CTD pressure data Pressures are used to determine when to close bottles based on stationary logic parameters If using SBE 19plus 19plus V2 or 50 coefficients are stored in CTD so con file not needed Close on downcast C Cl Real time baud rate C Close on elapsed time record CTD data C Close on elapsed time do not record CTD data Stationar logic r Upcast Downeast Logi Time to hold in Pressure window mink 10 F Bottom bottle closui Pressure to Enable Bottom Bottle db 500 I Pressure Change to Enable Upcast db 10 Stationary time on Bottom 1 12 min 5 y s Bottom Pressure Window 1 25 db 1 0 Cancel Default Help Save As e Once the CTD reaches Enable pressure for first bottle a bottle is closed each time the pressure remains within Pressure window size for Time to hold in Pressure window e Min change between bottles is the minimum pressure change between two consecutive bottles to enable the next bottle closing This prevents the ECO from closing multiple bottles at approximately the same pressure Pressure window sizefdb Min change between bottles db Enable pressure for first bottle db ra ra o The Bottle Closure Pressures Times tab defines the number of bottles to close and the bottle closure sequence SBE55 with SBE19 Confi
106. the ECO CTD and auxiliary equipment and sensors with fresh water and dry thoroughly 44 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Uploading Data 1 Ifyou have not already done so stop CTD logging sampling ae upload data from e SBE 19 or 25 Move the magnetic switch to the Off position the ECO before redeploying e SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 On redeployment the ECO Move the magnetic switch to the Off position OR overwrites any data in If set up to start and stop logging on command and ignore the its memory magnetic switch position connect the ECO to the computer establish communications with the CTD through the ECO and send Stop to stop logging e SBE 50 Connect the ECO to the computer establish communications with the SBE 50 through the ECO and send Stop to stop sampling 2 Ifyou have not already done so connect the ECO to the computer A By hand unscrew the locking sleeve from the ECO s 6 pin to 4 pin data I O cable extender If you must use a wrench or pliers be careful not to loosen the bulkhead connector instead of the locking sleeve B Remove the dummy plug from the cable extender by pulling the plug firmly away from the connector C Standard Connector Install the 4 pin to 9 pin DB 9S cable with blue tape on both ends aligning the raised bump on the side of the connector with the large pin pin ground on the cable extender OR MCBH Connector 4
107. tions tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 a dialog box requests the range cast number Enter the desired value s and click OK C SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 only SeatermAF sends OutputFormat 0 to the CTD This sets the CTD format to raw hexadecimal data which is required for data that will be processed with SBE Data Processing D Ifyou selected Prompt for header information on the CTD Communications tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 a dialog box with the header form appears Enter the desired header information and click OK E In the Open dialog box enter the desired upload file name and click OK SeatermAF automatically adds the hex file extension F SeatermAF sends the data upload command DDb e to the CTD through the ECO and writes the response to the upload file G SBE 19plus or 19plus V2 only SeatermAF sends OutputFormat 4 to the CTD This sets the CTD format back to pressure in decibars so it is ready to provide real time pressure data to the ECO for the next deployment Review Data from ECO and CTD 15 Ensure all data has been uploaded from the ECO and CTD by reviewing the data Use SBE Data Processing to process the files see Section 7 Data Processing 49 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation ECO Data Output Formats When data is uploaded from the ECO using Upload on the Toolbar or Upload in the Data menu the data is written to a
108. tween them B Unthread the end cap by rotating counter clockwise use a wrench on the white plastic bar if necessary C Remove any water from the O ring mating surfaces inside the housing with a lint free cloth or tissue D Put the end cap aside being careful to protect the O ring from damage or contamination Note If desired you can recharge the NiMH battery pack while it is in the housing Skip Steps 2 and 4 if recharging in the housing 2 9 cell Battery pack Battery pack 12 cell shown 9 cell used with Electronics Control Module is similar Battery i e GE Y I j 4 _Aharger cable switch Remove the battery pack from the housing B A The protective plastic plate over the battery cover plate prevents you from completely removing the cap screws that connect the battery pack to the Electronics Control Module s battery posts in one step Each of the screws is 12 mm 1 2 inch long but the clearance between the cover plate and plastic plate is only 6 mm 1 4 inch Unscrew each of the three cap screws just until they hit the bottom of the protective plastic plate The battery pack will walk out of the housing approximately 6 mm 1 4 inch because of the spring contacts at the bottom of the battery compartment Unscrew the cap screws again The battery pack will walk out of the housing again and should now be disconnected from the battery posts Pull on the cord to remove the
109. utonomous operation with the SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD the SBE 50 pressure sensor or with no CTD the ECO closes bottles on upcast on downcast when stationary or on elapsed time This section provides detailed instructions on setup commands operation data upload and data format for the ECO Testing and Setting Up System Note 1 The ECO is supplied with a 6 pin to 4 pin cable extender for connection See Dimensions and Connectors to the ECO s 6 pin Computer connector clockwise from the 2 pin Sea in Section 2 Description of ECO Cable connector on the Electronics Control Module Connect to the for the Electronics Control Module extender cable with the 4 pin to 9 pin DB 9S cable this cable with blue end cap drawing and pin outs tape on both ends uses the Data Terminal Ready DTR line from the computer to control internal switches in the ECO These switches allow the terminal program SeatermAF to communicate with the ECO or CTD without switching cables or COM ports SeatermAF sets the DTR line high to select the ECO and low to select the CTD The CTD s data I O cable is not able to communicate with the ECO A If there is a dummy plug on the connector remove as follows 1 By hand unscrew the locking sleeve from the connector If you must use a wrench or pliers be careful not to loosen the bulkhead connector instead of the locking sleeve 2 Remove the dummy plug from the connector by pulling the plug fi
110. x enter the desired upload file name and click OK SeatermAF automatically adds the afm file extension D SeatermAF sends the data upload command DD and writes the response to the upload file 47 Section 5 Setting Up Deploying and Operating ECO for Autonomous Operation Upload Data from CTD not applicable to SBE 50 12 13 In the Configure menu select Header Form to customize the header for the CTD The dialog box looks like this default prompts are shown a Edit Header Prompts op Promptiorline Sh ss lt is i i CSCSCS S Prompt for line 2 Cruise Promptiorline3 Staion Prompt tor line 4 Latitade Prompt for line 5 Longitude PromptforlineB OT Prompt for line 7 Po Prompt for line 8 i Prompt for line 9 Cr Prompt for line 10 l Prompttoriine i S Promptforlinet amp 0 Cancel OK The entries are free form 0 to 12 lines long This dialog box establishes e header prompts that appear for the user to fill in when uploading data if Prompt for header information was selected on the CTD Communications tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 e header included with the uploaded data if Include default header form in upload file was selected on the CTD Communications tab in the Configuration Options dialog box Step 5 Enter the desired header header prompts Click OK Click Connect CTD on the Toolbar to begin communications with the
111. y on non conducting cables with or without a CTD Used without a CTD the ECO is programmed to fire bottles at pre defined intervals of elapsed time The point at which samples are taken is determined approximately by monitoring cable payout and elapsed time Used with an SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 or 25 CTD or SBE 50 Pressure Sensor the ECO monitors the pressure data transmitted by the instrument in real time and fires bottles at predefined pressures depths on upcast or downcast or whenever the system is stationary for a specified period of time Power is supplied to the ECO by its internal batteries bottle number firing confirmation and five scans of CTD data are recorded in ECO memory for each bottle fired SBE 55 Autonomous Operation SBE 55 lanyard release assembly s wire rope no conductors VAAAA SEE 13 SBE 55 19plus Electronics 19plus V2 Control or 25 CTD Module or SBE 50 Pressure Sensor Section 2 Description of ECO Note When using the SBE 49 FastCAT with the SBE 33 SEASAVE our real time data acquisition software does not allow acquisition of NMEA or Surface PAR data Note For real time operation connection to two COM ports on the computer is required COM1 CTD data channel and COM2 Water Sampler command channel are the defaults and are shown in the diagrams for illustration only You can use any two ports in any order set up the COM port configuration in

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