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1. Download Emery to ASCI homey Dump Complete Click OK to close the Download window June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments Viewing the Data The parameter data from a saved data file can be viewed at any time from the File menu Furthermore it is not necessary to have an instrument connected to your computer to view the data Before you can view the parameter data the specific DAT file that contains the parameter data must be known To view the parameter data Choose File gt View Data File The Open dialog box for data files shown in Figure 8 4 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file of filename 3D ACM Wave data 01 dat Open Lookin EE ti Bete fal ctl ml SU I0RS Ch Views daal Dei File fears O oe apse i Figure 8 4 The Open Dialog Box for Data Files If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder than the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located Click the file you want to view and then click Open The View Data window shown in Figure 8 5 opens This window lists all the parameter data in the data file as well as the deployment information if any were saved 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 be 128 Dat 1 22 1994 Eais Huria 1485 i 1 M 431 C
2. Do you went to leave the instumentin RUN MODE Click Yes if you want to leave the instrument running If you click Yes the instrument continues to run while saving the selected parameter data to the text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both If you click No the instrument stops running Changing the Graphics Display Settings 3DACM Q7 allows you to change the full scale ranges and the needle colors of all the analog displays in the graphics display The displays are organized into three groups Velocity Tilt and Speed and Direction Changing the Velocity Display Settings To change the settings of the Velocity displays Double click anywhere in any one of the three Velocity displays The Velocity Settings dialog box shown in Figure 7 4 opens In the Left Meter area of the Velocity Settings dialog box enter the full scale range of the Velocity North display in the Maximum Velocity text box In the Left Meter area click the down arrow in the Needle Color drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle Repeat Steps 2 and 3 in the Center and Right Meter areas for the Velocity East and Velocity Up displays respectively Click OK to save your changes and close the Velocity Settings dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving any changes June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Velocity Settings Let M
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4. Logged Time and Date Displays the instrument s time and date in real time Log Filename Displays the name of the file in which the parameter data are being saved Knots Select to display velocity data in knots Use up Velocities in Calculations Select to include Up Velocity along with North Velocity and East Velocity in the current speed calculations To close the ACM Continuous Mode window and to continue or stop data acquisition Click close The ACM Continuous Mode window closes and the Running window opens Laava Instrument Running Click Yes if you want to leave the instrument running If you click Yes the instrument continues to run while saving the selected parameter data to the text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both If you click No the instrument stops running June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Viewing the Graphics Display and Saving Data from a 2D ACM 3D ACM or 3D Wave Once configured an ACM can be run and the parameter data acquired in real time while viewing the data on a graphics display and saving the data to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are listed under the parameter names To commence data acquisition and to view the graphics display and save the data Choose Run Instrument gt Graphics Mode The Log Data window opens Log
5. S N The serial number of the instrument Firmware Version The version number of the firmware that is installed in the instrument Cal Date The calibration date of the instrument June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 3 Windows and Commands 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation computer must be connected to a 2D ACM a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave through an available serial port The default serial port for 3DACM97 is COM1 and the default baud rate is 9600 bits sec however any serial port from COM 1 to COM4 can be used and baud rates of 300 1200 and 19200 bits sec are additionally available This section provides instructions on how to connect the instrument to your computer how to configure 3DACM97 for a serial port and baud rate other than the defaults and how to verify that the instrument is communicating with your computer and is functioning properly B efore you can perform most of the functions provided by 3DACM97 your The Kick Start Feature All the ACMs include a Kick Start KS feature which allows you to override the instrument run time settings when the instrument has been configured to turn off for periods of time KS is a logic input to the instrument and is normally not terminated However when KS is terminated to ground Kick Start is enabled and the instrument remains on continuously regardless of the configured instrument
6. 24 Figure 5 13 The Burst Configuration Dialog Box Parameters Tab The Burst Configuration dialog box also displays the length in bytes of each data record in the Current Record Length display and the available instrument memory in megabytes in the Memory Size 1 and Memory Size 2 displays where each memory is a single 32 MB PCMCIA card To open the Burst Configuration dialog box Choose Configure Configure Burst Configuration 3DACM97 first reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read and then it opens the dialog box Note If the instrument has not been checked since starting 3DACM97 the Configuration Menu does not list the Configure Burst Configuration item See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for instructions on how to check the instrument Selecting the Current Velocity Pressure and Optional Burst Parameters Selecting the current velocity pressure and optional burst parameters to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Parameters tab in the Burst Configuration dialog box The Parameters tab is the one shown in Figure 5 13 The burst parameter selections comprise some of the instantaneous parameters described in Selecting the Current Velocity Pressure and Optional Instantaneous Parameters on page 5 22 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments The burst parameter selections are the followin
7. Alkaline battery pack Figure 9 5 3D ACM Disassembled for Battery Pack Replacement June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Locate the battery wires where they attach to the in line battery connector which plugs into the end cap in line connector Leave the connectors plugged in and touch the probes of a digital voltmeter to the exposed pins on the back of the connector the probe to the blue wire s pin for an alkaline battery pack or the red wire s pin for a lithium battery pack and the probe to the black wire s pin The voltage for an alkaline battery pack should be 2 6 VDC or higher The voltage for a lithium pack should be 6 8 VDC or higher Caution If the 3D ACM has been deployed for some time it is recommended that the battery pack be replaced regardless of the voltage reading To install a fresh 3D ACM battery pack Unplug the battery pack in line connector from the end cap in line connector Remove the foam pad and then remove the battery pack by sliding it out of the housing Install a fresh battery pack into the housing Plug the in line battery connector into the in line end cap connector To reassemble the 3D ACM Clean the O ring on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel and after carefully inspecting the O ring for any nicks or scratches apply a thin coat of silicone grease If nicks or scratches are found on the O ring replace the O ring When replacing
8. and then click OK to start running the instrument in Continuous mode Average Select Continuous and Burst and then click OK to start running the instrument in Interval mode Average Select Interval and Average and then click OK to start running the instrument in Interval mode Average Select Interval and Burst and then click OK to start running the instrument in Interval mode Burst Select Interval and Average and Burst and enter the number of intervals in which to average the data between bursts in the Average for text box Then click OK to start running the instrument in Interval mode Average and Burst Interleaved Select Delayed and Average and then click OK to start running the instrument in Delayed mode Average Select Delayed and Burst and then click OK to start running the instrument in Delayed mode Burst Select Delayed and Average and Burst and enter the number of intervals in which to average the data between bursts in the Average for text box Then click OK to start running the instrument in Delayed mode Average and Burst Interleaved Click Cancel to close the Select Operating Mode window without running the instrument 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments If you click OK the Clear Memory window opens Cicar Mem ony Click Yes if you want to initialize memory logging or click No if you do not If you click Yes 3DACM9Q7 clears the instrument s i
9. s X axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Compass Y The cosine of the instrument s Y axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Compass Z The cosine of the instrument s Z axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Tilt X The X component of the instrument s tilt T in degrees Tilt Y The Y component of the instrument s tilt T in degrees Direction 0 360 The instrument s heading from 0 to 360 relative to magnetic north You can also select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north east and up instantaneous current velocity parameter calculations Use Compass in Velocity Calculation Select to use the X Y and Z compass parameters Use Tilt in Velocity Calculations Select to use the X and Y tilt parameters June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters and to select whether to use them in the north east and up instantaneous current velocity calculations Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Compass tab Select the check boxes for the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select whether you want to use the compass or tilt parameters or both in the north
10. 0 bo 73 3 Green BQ to 100 Red Figure 7 6 The Speed and Direction Settings Dialog Box In the Maximum Magnitude text box enter the full scale range of the Speed and Direction display In the Needle Color area of the Speed and Direction Settings dialog box click the down arrow in the 0 to 39 drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle The color of the needle in the Speed and Direction display will be the selected color when the displayed speed and direction is anywhere in the range 0 to 39 of the Maximum Magnitude entered in Step 2 Repeat Step 3 for the 40 to 79 and 80 to 100 drop down list boxes The color of the needle in the Sped and Direction display will be the selected color when the displayed speed and direction is within the corresponding range of the Maximum Magnitude Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Speed and Direction Settings dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Real Time Acquisition 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays 3DACM97 provides six graphics displays specifically designed for viewing real time data from a 3D ACM Wave Time Series Speed and Direction Progressive Vector Distribution Pressure Analysis and Wave Direction The graphics displays can be viewed only during real time data acquisition and the data can be simultaneously
11. 061 1399 Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data acquisition and the serial number of the instrument are saved Clicking OK or Cancel opens a Log Data window asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the graphics display shown in Figure 7 3 on page 7 8 The graphics display displays in real time the data for all the parameters selected in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs in the Configure ACM dialog box for a 2D ACM and 3D ACM For a 3D ACM Wave the parameters selected in the Parameters and Compass tabs in the Burst Configuration dialog box are displayed See SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments for the parameter descriptions and units of measure Those parameters that have not been selected are displayed as OFF in the Parameters area of the graphics display or zero in the analog displays For a 2D ACM and 3D ACM the displays are updated at the end of every averaging interval However if the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected
12. 315 Cetaumet M 0253401315 USA Phone E08 564 7640 FAx 508 564 7643 E Mail sothwaret 4falmouth com Customer Service FSI welcomes your feedback Therefore please contact FSI customer service to offer any comments or suggestions or to request technical support FSI can be contacted using any of the following means Mail Falmouth Scientific Inc PO Box 315 Cataumet MA 02534 USA Email fsi falmouth com Telphone or Fax Tel 508 540 7640 Fax 508 548 7643 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Unpacking the Instruments Your 2D ACM 3D ACM or 3D ACM Wave is packed in a moisture proof reusable case Before opening the case inspect it carefully for any signs of external damage If the case appears damaged report the damage to FSI and to the freight carrier Caution Report any damage to the freight carrier within 48 hours after receiving the shipment as may carriers have time limits for reporting damage To unpack the instrument Open the case and remove the contents Inspect all the items for damage If damage is evident report the damage to FSI and to the freight carrier Compare the contents of the case and any other items in the shipment to the packing list and report any missing items to FSI Battery pack is not installed in the instrument See SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs for instructions on how to install and connect the battery packs Standard Items The following st
13. FUNCTION PIN LABEL FUNCTION 1 Black GND Ground 5 GND Ground 2 White RXD Received Computer to 3 TXD Transmitted Data Instrument Data 4 Green TXD Transmitted Instrument to 2 RXD Received Data Computer Data Table 4 1 Instrument to Computer Connections Instrument to Power Supply Connections Instrument Bulkhead Connector Power Supply WIRE PIN COLOR LABEL FUNCTION 1 Black GND Ground Ground 3 Red Power Instrument 12 VDC Power nominal 5 Orange KS Kick Start Ground Table 4 2 Instrument to Power Supply Connections June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Connecting the Instruments to Your Computer To connect an ACM to your computer you must have a test cable a power supply or an installed battery pack an available serial port which is typically COM1 and if the instrument includes the optional RS 485 interface a Converter Box a DC power cable and a serial cable which are included with this option A typical setup which includes a laptop computer a 2D ACM test cable and a power supply is shown in Figure 4 2 Note Although any serial port from COM1 to COM4 can be used use COM1 if it is available as it is the default serial port setting of 3DACM97 If you use any other serial port you must select it in 3DACM97 as described in Changing the Serial Port on page 4 6 Figure 4 2 Typical S
14. SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments e Open an instrument configuration file as described in Configuring an Instrument from a Saved File on page 5 38 e Configure the instrument as described in Configuring a 2D ACM or 3D ACM on page 5 4 Choose Deploy A Question window opens asking if you want to initialize memory logging Question Click Yes if you want to initialize memory logging or click No if you do not If you click Yes 3DACM97 resets the Logging Pointer so that the parameter data will be stored to the instrument s internal memory beginning at the first memory location If you click No the Logging Pointer is not reset and the parameter data will be appended to the data previously stored The Select Operating Mode window opens Select Operating Mode Operaling Mode Continuous OF i jpiarval Ek Digleved __ Hee Do one of the following e Select Continuous and then click OK to start running the instrument in the Continuous mode e Select Interval and then click OK to start running the instrument in the Interval mode e Select Delayed and then click OK to start running the instrument in the Delayed mode e Click the Close button to close the Select Operating Mode dialog box without running the instrument June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments If you click OK one of three windows opens the Run Continuous Mode window if Continuous is se
15. When returning items to FSI from outside the United States follow the checklist presented below to prevent any delays or additional costs Include with all shipments two copies of your commercial invoice showing the value of the items and the reason you are returning them If the total value of the items is in excess of 1 000 include the following shippers oath with the invoices This can be typed on the invoices or on a separate letterhead l declare that the articles herein specified are the growth produce or manufacture of the United States that they were exported from the United States from the Port of on or about that they are returned without having been advanced in value or improved in condition by any process of manufacture or any other means that no drawback bounty or allowance has been paid or admitted thereof Signed If there is more than one item per consignment include a packing list with the shipment It is acceptable to combine the commercial invoice and packing list with the contents of each carton clearly numbered and identified on the commercial invoice Consign all air freight shipments to Falmouth Scientific Inc in care of Air Sea Forwarders 140 Eastern Avenue Chelsea MA 02150 If the items are the property of FSI please insure them for their full value Route via Logan International Airport only as the final destination Mail or Fax one copy each of the invoice packing list and airway bill
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17. after 3DACM97 has completed its startup See Starting 3DACM97 on page 2 4 for instructions on how to start 3DACM97 This section provides a general description of the Main window as well as the Instrument Identification window a window that provides information about the connected instrument and shows how to access menus and choose commands The Main Window After 3DACM97 has completed its startup the Main window shown in Figure 3 1 opens The Main window provides access to all of 3DACM97 s commands through the menu System menu Close button Title bar Maximize button Menu bar Display area Minimize button Figure 3 1 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 3 Windows and Commands bar The Main window also contains standard Windows features such as the Control menu the Title bar and the Maximize Minimize and Close buttons The display area composes the rest of the Main window Menu Bar The menu bar which contains pull down menus provides access to all of 3DACM97 commands To open a menu from the menu bar place the mouse pointer on the menu name to select it and then click the left mouse button The menu opens as shown in Figure 3 2 which shows the open File menu To choose an item from the menu place the mouse pointer on the item to select it and then click the left mouse button You can also use the shortcut method for selecting menu items To do this press ALT followed by the underlined letter of the it
18. and close the Configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections The Memory tab also displays the length in bytes of each data record in the Current Record Length display and the size of instrument s memory in bytes in the Memory Size display The length of a data record increases with the number of selections made in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs Reviewing the Statistics Reviewing the statistics for a 2D ACM or 2D ACM is performed using the Statistics tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Statistics tab is shown in Figure 5 9 The Statistics tab displays the instrument start date the expected number of running days the expected end date the expected memory usage and the number of days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory These statistics depend directly on the selections and entries in most of the other tabs in the configure ACM dialog box The selections in the Parameters Compass and Average tabs affect the amount of memory usage the selections in the Average tab also affect the speed in which the memory will fill and the entries made in the Time tab determine the start date In addition the displayed statistics account for the battery type and the planned method of deployment where these options are selected in the Statistics tab for the purpose of calculating the statistical values only June 2003 3DACM97 Operat
19. and save the data Choose Run Instrument gt Continuous Data Mode The Log Data window opens Log Data Do you want to log the date to file Click Yes if you want to save data to a file or click No if you no not If you click Yes the Save As dialog box for log files shown in Figure 7 1 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the parameter data If you click No a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the ACM Run Continuous Mode window shown in Figure 7 2 on page 7 4 Seen ACM Onn fe l EE an Fila emp DAC dete Baws Sewer flog Files MOAT ka Cancel F penai adani Figure 7 1 The Save As Dialog Box for Log Files 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the parameter data file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension is added automatically Click Save to create the file in which to save the data and close the Save As dialog box for log files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without creating the file If you click Save a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the D
20. east and up 3D ACM only current velocity calculations Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to clcose the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting Vector Averaged Current Velocity and Tilt Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector aaverages to be output and stored by a 2D ACM or 3D ACM is performed using the Average tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Average tab is shown in Figure 5 6 However the Average Up Velocity is only available when a 3D ACM is connected it is grayed and cannot be selected for a 2D ACM The averaging interval for the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages is also entered in the Average tab When one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected along with an averaging interval the vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters are stored at the end of every averaging interval Hence the instrument s memory will fill at a slower rate than it would if no vector averages were selected This rate is displayed in the Statistics tab See Reviewing the Statistics on page 5 17 for information on the Statistics tab Note Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector averages increases the number of bytes contained in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM di
21. gt Programs gt FSI Applications 3DACM9Q7 3DACM 97 starts the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 3D ACM Wave Choose Retrieve Data gt Retrieve Data The Retrieve Data window opens Soolad Debts Typa t daraga Ceis Burst Daia Hep Do one of the following e Select Average Data and then click OK to retrieve the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages where each record also contains one scan of the selected instantaneous parameters e Select Burst Data and then click OK to retrieve the selected burst parameter data e Click the Close button to Close the Retrieve Data window without selecting a data type If you click OK 3DACM97 reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read In addition it resets the Logging Pointer Then the Retrieve Memory dialog box shown in Figure 8 1 on page 8 2 opens If you click the Close button data will not be retrieved June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments Click Options The Options dialog box shown in Figure 8 2 on page 8 2 opens Note The Options button in the Retrieve Memory dialog box is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity or both average North Velocity and East Velocity are selected
22. it is grayed out and cannot be selected otherwise In the Store Options area of the Download Options dialog box select the Calculate Speed check box if you want 3DACM97 to calculate and save current speed select the Calculate Direction check box if you want 3DACM 97 to calculate and save current direction In the Calculate Speed and Direction area select one of the following options e Use Average Velocities AVN AVE AVU to calculate speed and direction using the average velocity selections This option is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity are selected e Use Burst Velocities VN VE VU to calculate speed and direction using the instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected e Use Both to calculate speed and direction for both the average and instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity and both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected In the Calculate Speed and Direction area select the Use Up Velocities check box to include Up Velocity along with North Velocity and East Velocity in the current speed calculations Clear OK to close the Download Options dialog box and apply the selections or click Cancel to close the dialog box without applying the selections Click Browse The Save As dialog box for ASCII files shown in
23. message which varies in content depending on the current configuration of the instrument should be displayed and should include the following Tilt Function is ON June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Type SC and then press Enter Data should output continuously from the instrument and should be displayed in the Communications Window Look for the columns noted in Step 10 These are the X and Y components of the instrument s tilt Tilt X and Tilt Y See Selecting the Compass and Tilt Burst Parameters on page 5 31 for a description of these parameters While observing the Tilt X and Tilt Y data vary the vertical position of the instrument The data should vary and be consistent with the vertical position of the instrument Note After a few minutes the data will appear to stop updating This is because the window buffer is filled However data are still being output by the instrument To stop data from being output by the instrument type an upper case S It is not necessary to press Enter Checking and Saving the Calibration Constants To a lie 3DACM97 allows you to check the calibration constants of an ACM In addition you can save the calibration constants to a file When saved you can open the calibration constants file and load the calibration constants to the instrument s internal memory Note Saving the calibration constants of an ACM to a file
24. provides a display of wave direction frequency and relative height The frequency scale is along the vertical axis and the direction scale is along the horizontal axis Relative wave height is represented by the color of the plot at each of the displayed graph coordinates where the color scale is shown in the upper right corner of the display The color of each coordinate is continuously adjusted during data acquisition to be relative to the highest red and lowest yellow measured wave height The Wave Direction graphics display also allows you to display the coefficients of the equation that determines the directional wave spectra The Coefficients display is shown in Figure 7 14 The wave spectra equation is based on the U S Army Corps of Engineers Instruction Report CERC 95 1 of the Field Wave Gaging Program Wave Data Analysis Standard 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Figure 7 13 The Wave Direction Graphics Display Direction 4 5 k Ls ba pee BR Figure 7 14 The Wave Direction Graphics Display Direction Coefficients June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Setting up the 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays 3DACM 97 allows you to set up the full scale ranges of the graph scales the colors of the plots and graph backgrounds and other setup parameters for each of the graphics displays The setups are performed i
25. run times Hence when Kick Start is enabled you can configure the instrument at any time or retrieve data from the instrument immediately after recovery even when it has been configured to remain off during that time Kick Start is enabled by connecting Pin 5 KS to Pin 1 GND on the instrument s bulkhead connector The Test Cable and Power Supply Connecting an ACM to your computer and powering the instrument requires a test cable and a power supply which are available from FSI See Optional Items on page ix for the FSI part numbers The test cable includes a KS Switch Box which allows you to connect both the power supply and the computer to the instrument and to switch the Kick Start feature on and off The test cable connects to the bulkhead connector on the instrument and to the selected serial port on your computer June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Test Cable Connections If a test cable is not available you can fabricate your own cable using a pigtail that mates with the instrument bulkhead connector Figure 4 1 show the pin orientation of the connector which is shown face up Table 4 1 shows the required connections from the instrument to the computer Table 4 2 the required connections from the instrument to the power supply The bulkhead connector on the instrument is a Subconn MCBH5F The pigtail that makes with this connector is a S
26. the Instruments Confiqure ACH Parmelers Compass Avaraga Tir Memory Statistics FS Velocity M iro FY Velocity l Ses Temparmue d z F 2 Valocity Possum fag E Month Velocity i Betar Vollage F Enst Velocity F User AyD Channel F Up Welocihy M ier AyD Channel M Sound Velocity Figure 5 3 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Parameters Tab To open the Configure ACM dialog box Choose Configure Configure Instrument 3DACM97 first reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read and then it opens the dialog box Note If the instrument has not been checked since starting 3DACM97 the Configure Instrument item in the Configure menu is grayed and cannot be chosen See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for instructions on how to check the instrument Selecting the Current Velocity and Optional Instantaneous Parameters Selecting the current velocity and optional parameters to be output and stored by a 2D ACM or 3D ACM is performed using the Parameters tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Parameters tab is the one shown in Figure 5 3 However the Z Velocity and Up Velocity parameters are only available when a 3D ACM is connected they are grayed and cannot be selected for a 2D ACM All the parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged Note The number of selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data reco
27. the end of every averaging interval Burst On Time The time in hours minutes and seconds beginning at the start of each Interval Time during which the instrument is on and collecting the selected burst parameter data at the selected sampling rate All data are output and stored Note If the Interval Time is set to zero or if the Average On Time or the Burst On Time is greater than the Interval Time the instrument will begin collecting data continuously when it is turned on or at the specified Delayed Time and Delayed Date as described below after it is turned on Note If one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected and a value for Average Interval is entered the Average On Time should be set to an integer number that is evenly divisible by the Average Interval See Selecting Vector Averaged Current Velocity and Tilt on page 5 26 for information on the Average Interval For example if the Average Interval is 5 minutes the Average On Time should be set to 5 10 15 or any multiple of 5 minutes Otherwise some averaging intervals will be shorter than the Average Interval Delayed Date The date on which the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data at the Delayed Time Delayed Time The time of day on the Delayed Date the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To set the run times and t
28. to FSI upon shipment Refer to the FSI issued RMA number on all documents and correspondence Prepay the freight June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual Preface Congratulations on your purchase of an FSI precision oceanographic instrument Founded in 1989 FSI has become an international leader in the development and manufacture of oceanographic instrumentation including Conductivity Depth Temperature CTD profilers acoustic current meters high performance water samplers and wave and tide instruments FSI products provide the highest accuracy for your monitoring needs in environments ranging from estuarine to full ocean depth What s in This Manual This user manual provides information pertaining to the installation and operation of 3DACM97 a software program that configures and downloads data from FSI s 2D ACM 3D ACM and 3D ACM Wave instruments and provides real time graphics displays In addition instructions are provided on how to connect prepare for deployment and retrieve data from the instruments and how to replace the battery packs The manual is divided into the following nine sections Section 1 About 3DACM97 describes the key features of 3DACM97 and the 2D ACM 3D ACM and 3D ACM Wave instruments Section 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 provides installation and start up procedures for getting 3DACM97 running on your computer as well as procedures for exiting and uninstalling 3DACM9Q7 Section 3 Windows and Comma
29. ureanan TE Ut na hre Y Gireccan TY Iresnimand Mirerhor hendirg G A Thea OMPASS dala wil be Lser n calzulaliris Tae MLI dala wil oc ceed in calcite Avgraga walne ky Modh Aw Agraga walr he Fasl sw E Average Velo be Wp mL Average 1H Ai Tre acragio interval will be D 15 rms Tine Cont oration Tie hesa ines TEPC ar mm sal The Asera an imr iT do AF mm st The Buri on yra ig bch hh mers The Oeayed Start Daha ip 14 77 SF imT ed yyy The D4 dyed S18 mg is 14 40 Prom ast The Sarripling Fede 6 1 H7 Met comer Ciera eee real az eyes Themis 2 Ad byles ob ciernury ava abe hor verge awnrragirg TPE IS A talal of TSM byles of erry asalat a tor Bursi Figure 5 18 Example 3D ACM Wave Configuration File Printout 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 6 Deploying the Instruments nce you have checked and configured an ACM you can deploy the instrument under its own internal battery power and store all the data to the instrument s internal memory for later retrieval See SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments for instructions on how to check and configure the instruments This section describes the various modes of operation in which the instruments can run under their own internal battery and provides instructions on how to prepare the instruments for deployment Caution Before deploying an ACM refer to the 3D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual for some important de
30. 7 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Delayed Start The Test Cable window opens Connect the itai cable wih the ES seith inthe OM postion barticen Then prase ina OF Click OK 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked and then opens the Delayed Start OK window June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Delayed StatOk The Instmentis in Delayed Star end will tim on when the following date and trme js reached Time 1430 00 Dieter 11 22 1999 Present Time 1016 25 Present Coste Ved 16404 19919 Dio you wanito go beck to Delayed Giant No After verifying the time and date information in the Delayed Start OK window click Yes to go back to the selected mode Or click No if you want to reconfigure or redeploy the instrument If you click No see SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments if you want to reconfigure the instrument or Preparing the Instruments for Deployment on page 6 4 if you want to redeploy the instrument If you click Yes the Delayed Start Pass window opens Delayed Start Pass Piece the ES sach in the of position and remove tho test cable Switch the KS switch to KS OFF remove the test cable and then Click OK The instrument continues to run in the selected mode and is ready to be deployed Caution If you are not deploying the instrument and only want to verify that it is acqu
31. 8001 ACM Rev 3 0 3DACM97 Configuration Acquisition Software and Operating Manual for the 2D ACM 3D ACM and 3D ACM Wave June 2003 Falmouth Scientific Inc 1400 Route 28A Cataumet MA 02534 Tel 508 564 7640 Fax 508 564 7643 Email fsi falmouth com FALMOUTH SCIENTIFIC INC The information descriptions and illustrations in this manual are the property of Falmouth Scientific Inc FSI and may be disclosed only to those persons or organizations specifically authorized by FSI Duplication of any part of this manual is strictly prohibited unless authorized in writing by FSI Table of Contents Falmouth Scientific Inc Limited Warranty ccccccccseeesseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeaseeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeaseees V Liability ene a ee v Falmouth Scientific Inc Return Procedure ccccccccccecccececeeeseeceueceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeueeeuseeeees vi sal lt 1 gt a E E tre errr nner ere vii Whats in This Manual sessiot eben Etot aun oe e ea ESTERE RE EELO EErEE nia vii System Configuration Requirements 0 2 ccccccccccccescceneceseeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeenneneeees viii PUM cry MENUS sesen eene EEEE ELE ee EE E E E viii Notes Cautions and VV amninGS ids csiacssnasouesicnsnniecem elena isaasaiacdiiawssnbomtarnnlantacnedenoadediabied viii PTD secu steangeceseensdasiseaccusoustasseauaiasvariecetpasanaserre pias tes pasts en eae ix COUSIOMER SENICE cicccn sich snsnadepsncncemaninsxees sian ii elit
32. A cards for memory and a lithium battery for the real time clock RTC which provides the instrument s time and date replacing the battery pack will not affect the instrument s configuration stored data or time and date settings However the lithium battery for the RTC must be able to provide the required power Refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual for information on the lithium battery and how to replace it To prepare a 3D ACM Wave for deployment Connect the 3D ACM Wave to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 3D ACM Wave Do one of the following e Open an instrument configuration file as described in Configuring an Instrument from a Saved File on page 5 38 e Configure the instrument as described in Configuring a 3D ACM Wave on page 5 21 Choose Run Instrument Deploy The Deploy window opens June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Deploy HE Running Mode Operating Mode f Continous ie Average C iner Burst C Delayed Average and Burst Awaraga lor fr intervels then Burst once a 0 Do one of the following Select Continuous and Average
33. Average Interval is less than 15 seconds or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected or both the selected instantaneous parameter data are stored at the selected sampling rate Any selected vector averages are not stored Note For all Delayed running modes if the Interval Time is zero or if the Average On Time or burst On Time is greater than the Interval Time then beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date the instrument commences Continuous mode Average if Average is selected for the operating mode or Continuous mode Burst if Burst is selected for the operating mode June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Preparing the Instruments for Deployment After an ACM has been checked and configured it can be deployed under its own internal battery power and the data stored to the instrument s memory for later retrieval See SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments for instructions on how to check and configure the instruments Caution Before deploying a 2D ACM or 3D ACM refer to the 3D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual for some important deployment considerations regarding near surface and near bottom fixed platform and moored installations In addition the service manual also contains information on the expected battery life for the different running and operating modes as well as the effect on the battery life when optional instrumentation is inst
34. CM Run Continuous Mode window displays in real time the data for all the parameters selected in the Parameters Compass and average tabs in the Configure ACM dialog box See SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments for the parameter descriptions and units of measure Those parameters that have not been selected are displayed as OFF The displays are updated at the end of every averaging interval However if the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected or both the displays are updated every second Note If the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds zero is displayed for any selected current velocity or tilt vector averages and is saved to the text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 LACM Flam Cortinunur Velocitas omt Vecta omt Compari l Ana Meme Ace FE na hea Ace Far doe Lie Breet Cite chen Tih SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data In addition to the parameter displays the following displays are provided Next Data Frame Displays the number of seconds remaining before the end of the averaging interval Note If the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds the Next Data Frame display is not shown If the Average Interval is 15 seconds or greater and no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected the Next Data Frame displays the averaging interval in seconds
35. CM97 is running when the dialog box was opened It is not updated while the dialog box is open Do one of the following e Click OK to accept the displayed time and date which was acquired from the computer on which 3DACM 97 is running and close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box e Enter a time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Time text box and a date as the month day and year mm dd yyyy in the Date text box Then click OK to save the new time and date and close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box e Click Cancel to close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box without changing the time and date The new time and date is shown in the Instrument Time and Instrument Date displays in the Time tab Click Save to save the entered time to the instrument and close the Configure ACM dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the entered time June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Setting Up Memory The internal memory of a 2D ACM and a 3D ACM is sequentially read from and written to Therefore to access memory requires a pointer which always points to the location in memory being read from or written to This pointer is called the Logging Pointer The Logging pointer increments whenever the location to which it is pointing is either read from or written to Hence if data are to be stored to the instrument s internal memory the Loggi
36. Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications Window shown in Figure 4 4 opens E E tiie Standard Canmmands ET Bead Asin S Baud Piste Cone Figure 4 4 The Communications Window Type O and then press Enter This places the instrument in Open mode To verify this press Enter again The words OPEN MODE should be displayed Do one of the following to select the baud rate of the instrument e Type SB30 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 300 bits sec e Type SB30 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 300 bits sec e Type SB96 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 9600 bits sec e Type SB19 and then press Enter to set the baud rate to 19200 bits sec June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Click Close to close the Communications Window Choose Communications gt Setup The configuration COM Setup dialog box shown in Figure 4 3 on page 4 6 opens Select the new baud rate 300 9600 or 19200 in the Baudrate area of the Configuration COM Setup dialog box Caution If you click Cancel in the next step the instrument will not be able to communicate with your computer Click OK to save the new baud rate selection and close the Configuration COM Setup dialog box or click Cancel
37. DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Configuring an Instrument from a Saved File 3DACM97 allows you to open an ACM configuration file a file with extension acm that contains instrument configuration settingss Once the file is opened you can configure the instrument with the settings in the file See Saving the Instrument Configuration to a File on page 5 37 for instructions on how to save the instrument configuration to a file To open an instrument configuration file and configure the instrument Choose File gt Open The Open dialog box for ACM files shwon in Figure 5 17 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file of filename 3D ACM Wave Config acm If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder than the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located Open HE Leak m 3 AC Coniqueahons i f mi a JOKES Wao Contig aon i Files of pe FS ACh Files PACKI Cancel Figure 5 17 The Open Dialog Box for ACM Files Click the file you want open and then click Open For a 2D ACM or 3D ACM the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens to the Parameters tab for a 3D ACM Wave the Average configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 10 on page 5 22 opens Click Save to close the Config
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39. Data Do you want to leg the debs to 2 filet Click Yes if you want to save data to a file or click No if you do not If you click Yes the Save As dialog box for log files shown in Figure 7 1 on page 7 2 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the parameter data If you click No a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the graphics display shown in Figure 7 3 on page 7 8 Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the parameter data file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically Click Save to create the file in which to save the data and close the Save As dialog box for log files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without creating the file If you click Cancel a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the graphics display shown in Figure 7 3 on page 7 8 If you click Save the Deployment Information window opens 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Dapli namant intar main hE em Moconng Cancel Prom Lice Heep istide Longue OO Dept Time ni 153 canal Mueiger TAA Daia
40. Direction Graphics Display The Wave Direction graphics display displays wave direction frequency and relative height where any of five frequency scales can be selected To set up the Wave Direction graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The direction setup dialog box shown in Figure 7 20 opens 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Direction Setup Deecion C Coeticients ome Frequency Scale F025 Hr P1O0Hz Seb 050 He m 200 Hz Title of Derection Flot Tiel OO Figure 7 20 The Direction Setup Dialog Box In the Plot Type area of the Direction Setup dialog box select the Direction or the coefficients option In the Frequency Scale area select a frequency scale for the wave height frequency spectrum The selected frequency scale determines full scale for the horizontal axis of the wave height frequency spectrum Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Direction Setup dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving any changes June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments fter recovering a 2D ACM a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave and connecting it to your computer s serial port and to a power supply as des
41. Enter the minimum velocity in m sec in the Minimum text box In the X Axis Units area select Scans to scale the horizontal axis in number of scans or Time to scale the axis in seconds In the Display Velocities area select the velocities you want to display In the Graph Background Color drop down list box select a color for the graph background Select the Use Grid check box if you want to place a grid over the graph Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Time Graph Setup dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup Setting up the Speed and Direction Graphics Display The Speed and Direction graphics display can be set up to provide three different colors for the stick plots depending on the range in percent of full scale in which the calculated speed falls for each scan In addition 3DACM97 allows you to adjust the full scale speed shown on the vertical axis in m sec and to choose whether to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations You can also select to have each stick plot represent the average current speed and direction over a specified number of scans To set up the Speed and Direction graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The Speed and Direction Graph Options dialog box shown in Figure 7 16 opens In the Maximum Velocity Y A
42. Figure 8 3 on page 8 3 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the retrieved parameter data Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the parameter data file 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically Click Save The Save As dialog box for ASCII files closes Click Download to retrieve the parameter data from the instrument and close the Retrieve Memory dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without retrieving the data If you click Download the Deployment Information window opens Daployenent into rmetenn a a Macring __ Caneel ac i iste O Leagplude oS Hap Tea 1 he Daia 6 06 1299 Saral Huber TSA Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data retrieval and the serial number of the instrument are saved 3DACM97 downloads the data in binary format from the instrument s internal memory Then the Download window opens
43. Figure 9 4 which shows the 3D ACM with its mooring frame and to Figure 9 5 on page 9 7 which shows the disassembled 3D ACM and its battery pack To disassemble the 3D ACM and check the battery pack Loosen the self locking nut on the Voss clamp and unlatch the clamp Remove the Voss clamp by spreading the band slightly and sliding it past the velocity head and then remove the isolator on the end cap Mooring frame Socket head set screws 4 Fingers Velocity head Voss clamp Isolator under Voss clamp Band clamp nut and bolt Zinc anode Housing Band clamp Figure 9 4 3D ACM with Mooring Frame 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Using a 3 32 Allen wrench loosen the four socket head set screws that secure the mooring frame to the velocity head Unscrew and remove the zinc anode on the band clamp that secures the mooring frame to the instrument housing Remove the nut and bolt on the band clamp Carefully lift the mooring frame from the velocity head and then slowly thread the band clamp around the fingers of the velocity head until the frame and band clamp are free of the velocity head Set the mooring frame aside Carefully pull the end cap straight out from the housing and lay it on its side If required rotate the end cap slightly while pulling Housing End Cap in line connector Foam pad Battery pack in line connector
44. a Via s Batoe Tae oaan matiman eke PDT Concel Daleyad Deia 17 22 1994 EET Help Delayed Tir 430 00 Sampling Feta ite a C H C JH mabe GHI Figure 5 15 The Configure Time Dialog Box To open the Configure Time dialog box Choose Configure gt Configure Time 3DACM97 first reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read and then it opens the dialog box Note If the instrument has not been checked since starting 3DACM97 the Configuration Menu does not list the Configure Time item See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for instructions on how to check the instrument Setting the Run Times and the Sampling Rate Configuring the run times of a 3D ACM Wave and setting the instrument s current time and date and the sampling rate are performed using the configure Time dialog box shown in Figure 5 15 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments The instrument run times are entered in the following text boxes Interval Time The time in hours minutes and seconds between the start of each Average On Time or Burst On Time Average On Time The time in hours minutes and seconds beginning at the start of each Interval Time during which the instrument is on and collecting the selected vector averaged current velocity and tilt data This data and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters are output and stored at
45. a description of this window In addition 3DACM9Q7 checks the instrument s address and verifies the serial port to which it is connected Note 3DACM97 can be configured to automatically check the instrument after the program has completed its startup See Checking the Instrument Automatically on Startup on page 5 3 for instructions on how to perform this function Checking a 2D ACM or 3D ACM To check a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Connect the 2D ACM or 3D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window shown in Figure 3 1 on page 3 1 opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM in the display area of the Main window as shown in Figure 5 1 which shows a 3D ACM The instrument Identification window in the Main window displays the model and serial numbers firmware version and calibration date of the instrument Figure 5 1 The Main Window after Checking a 3D ACM Checking a 3D ACM Wave To check a 3D ACM Wave Connect the 3D ACM Wave to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start 4 Programs gt FSI Applica
46. ae a ai E 408 4480 DAAN By lh E 155 fab Aid TLA MM ete 2113 15 0 As VTL OVE ERE SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments AC Wren date Dri aT 157 de Bm D ei aa 420 PE ee Fe 4 OF AB RES ie Figure 8 5 The View Data Window To view columns that are not shown drag the scroll box in the horizontal scroll bar to the right This scroll box is shown only if one or more columns are hidden To view scans that are not shown click the up or down arrow in the vertical scroll boar to scroll through the scans one scan at a time Or drag the scroll box up or down to quickly scroll through the scans This scroll box is shown only if one or more scans are hidden To close the View Data window click Close The column headings for all the parameters that can be viewed in the View Data window are the following AVN AVE AVU ATLT ASPD AVDIR TIME DATE COND June 2003 Vector averaged north current velocity in cm sec Vector averaged east current velocity in cm sec Vector averaged up current velocity in cm sec Vector averaged tilt in degrees Calculated vector averaged current speed in cm sec Calculated average direction in degrees Time in hours minutes and seconds Date in month day and year Conductivity in mmho cm from optional CTD 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments TEMP Water temperature in C from optio
47. al or graphics display The ACM instruments are the 2D ACM Acoustic Current Meter the 3D ACM Acoustic Current Meter and the 3D ACM Wave Acoustic Current Meter Te 3DACM97 configuration and acquisition software provides a convenient user All three ACMs collect output and store instantaneous current velocity data 3 axis compass data 2 axis tilt data temperature data and data from optional sensors including a CTD And the current velocity and tilt data can be output and stored as vector averages over specified averaging intervals from 15 seconds to 60 minutes The 2D ACM provides current velocity measurements in two dimensions the 3D ACM and 3D ACM Wave three dimensions In addition the 3D ACM Wave provides precision pressure measurements and incorporates a burst mode which outputs and stores parameter data at one of five available sampling rates for specified periods at specified intervals The burst data can be interleaved with the vector averaged current velocity and tilt data to provide an efficient data collection method Current velocity data acquired from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM by 3DACM97 can be input to ACMPost a software program available from FSI that processes the data for display on various graphics displays ACMPost a software program available from FSI that processes the data for display on various graphics displays ACMPost also creates DAT COO and HDR files from the CTD data acquired from the optional CTD These files can be i
48. alled Similarly for a 3D ACM Wave refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual Preparing a 2D ACM or 3D ACM for Deployment Once checked and configured a 2D ACM or 3D ACM can be prepared for deployment However before deploying the instrument check and if necessary replace the battery pack See SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs for instructions on how to check and replace the battery pack Note Because a 3D ACM includes a lithium battery for memory backup and both the 2D ACM and 3D ACM each include two lithium batteries for the real time clock RTC which provides the instrument s time and date replacing the battery pack will not affect the instrument s configuration stored data or time and date settings However the lithium batteries must be able to provide the required power Refer to the 3D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual for information on the lithium batteries and how to replace them To prepare a 2D ACM or 3D ACM for deployment Connect the 2D ACM or 3D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphics of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Do one of the following 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003
49. alog box See Setting Up Memory on page 5 16 for information on the Memory tab 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Confiqure ACH Parameters Compass Awenage Tirne Mamoy Statistics i Average Nort Velocity M Average Insteumerdt Tih e Avernepe Eor eloch Airaa itki mo fe See FF Average Up vielooby Heip Figure 5 6 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Average Tab The current velocity and tilt vector averages selections are the following Average North Velocity The vector averaged north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt Average East Velocity The vector averaged east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt Average Up Velocity The vector averaged up down vertical component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to true vertical and compensated for the instrument s tilt 3D ACM only Average Instrument Tilt The vector average of the instrument s tilt in degrees Vector averaging of the selected parameters is performed at specified intervals The averaging interval is entered in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes The minimum averaging interval is 15 seconds the maximum 59 minutes 59 seconds Note If a value for the On Time is entere
50. and connect the opposite end of the cable to the Power connector on the KS Switch Box of the Test cable If using the power supply available from FSI connect the power supply to a 100 125 VAC or 220 250 VAC 50 60 Hz power source June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Selecting a Different Serial Port and Baud Rate The default serial port for 3DACM97 is COM1 And the default baud rate for the ACMs is 9600 bits sec with one stop bit eight data bits and no parity Both the serial port and the baud rate can be selected in 3DACM97 Changing the Serial Port To select a different serial port Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM9Q7 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Communications gt Setup The configuration COM Setup dialog box shown in Figure 4 3 opens Confiquration COM Setup Communications Port COMI COMI COM C COMA Baudrate cno 6 1200 eion 300 2400 C 14400 r 600 4800 19200 oT cen Figure 4 3 The Configuration COM Setup Dialog Box Select the new serial port in the Communications Port area of the Configuration COM Setup dialog box Click OK to save the new serial port selection and close the Configuration COM Setup dialog box 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Changing the Baud Rate To select a different baud rate
51. and date the Delayed Time and the Delayed Date These settings are made in the Time tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Time tab is shown in Figure 5 7 In addition the Time tab displays and allows you to set the instrument s current time and date and record a time stamp with each data record The instrument run times are entered in the following text boxes Interval Time The time in hours minutes and seconds between the start of each On Time On Time The time in hours minutes and seconds beginning at the start of each Interval Time during which the instrument is on and collecting data All data are output and stored 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Confhiqurea Time inervel Time 07 00 00 soe Average On Tima oa 10 00 inetument Time 110132 Burst On Time 00 07 00 instrument Data Fr 10 02 1955 Cancel Delened Dois 10201738 zal Delayed Time 0200 00 Figure 5 7 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Time Tab Note If the Interval Time is set to zero or if the On Time is greater than the Interval Time the instrument will begin collecting data continuously when it is turned on or at the specified Delayed Time and Delayed Date as described below after it is turned on Note if one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected and a value for the Average Interval is entered the On Time should be set to an integer nu
52. andard items are included with each delivery e The instrument The 3DACM97 for Windows CD ROM e Dummy connector e This manual e Reusable case Most of these items are shown along with a typical setup of a 2D ACM connected to a laptop computer in Figure 4 2 on page 4 4 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual Optional Items Optional items typically include the following e Alkaline battery packs e Test cable e Power supply RS 485 Interface includes Converter Box e Service Manuals e Watertight case Some optional items with their corresponding FSI part numbers are listed below See Customer Service on page vii for information on how to contact FSI to order any of these items Optional Items FSI Part Number ITEM 2D ACM 3D ACM 3D ACM Wave Test Cable 2ACM CAB TST 3ACM CAB TST 3ACM CAB TST Power Supply 2ACM OP PWR 2ACM OP PWR 2ACM OP PWR ria 2ACM OP AB 3ACM OPC AB 3ACM OPW AB RS 485 Interface 2ACM OP 485 3ACM OP 485 3ACM OP 485 eee 3ACM OPC MU Upgrade se MB Mamoy T _ 3ACM OPW MU 32 Upgrade Watertight Case 2ACM OP PSC 3ACM OP PSC 3ACM OP PSC 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 1 About 3DACM97 friendly means of configuring and acquiring data from FSl s precision acoustic current meter ACM instruments Data can be acquired in real time or downloaded from the instrument s internal memory And data acquired in real time can be viewed in real time on a digit
53. antaneous parameter data and vector averaged current velocity and tilt data and during which it collects burst parameter data are specified separately Set the instrument time and date by entering the time and date manually or by accepting the time and date from the computer on which 3DACM9Q7 is running 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Prepare the instrument for deployment under its own internal battery power by selecting one of three operating modes Continuous Interval or Delayed in which the instrument is to run when deployed under its own internal battery power Acquire data from the instrument in real time while saving the data to a text file storing the data to the instrument s internal memory and viewing the data ona digital display 2D ACM and 3D ACM only or a graphics display Retrieve and save the data from the instrument after it has been recovered by downloading the data from the instrument s internal memory and saving the data to a text file View saved data by opening a text file that contains parameter data 3DACM97 Compatible Processing Software Text files containing current velocity and pressure data that have been acquired from the ACM s by 3DACM97 can be processed for display on various graphics displays In addition data from a CTD which can be optionally installed on any of the ACMs can be processed and displayed The following three processing programs are available from FSI that perform these functi
54. aphics Display The Distribution graphics display can be set up to display current speed current direction or both verses number of scans In addition you can choose whether to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations To set up the Distribution graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The Distribution Graph Options dialog box shown in Figure 7 18 opens 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Cistibution Graph Options EJ Desinbuton Graph Options _ x Plotting Options L Speed Cancel U Dradon Plot Both Help T Use Up Velocty m calculatons Tille of Cisti buton Flot TH Figure 7 18 The Distribution G raph Options Dialog Box In the Plotting Options area of the Distribution Graph Options dialog box select the Speed the Direction or the Plot Both option Select the Use Up Velocity in calculations check box if you want to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Distribution Graph Options dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup Setting up the Pressure Analysis Graphics Display The Pressure Analysis graphics display displays both a plot of pressure and a frequency spectrum of
55. aphics displays 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data The Time Series Graphics Display The Time Series graphics display which is shown in Figure 7 8 displays plots of instantaneous north east and up current velocities in m sec verses time in seconds or number of scans Whether you choose scans or time for the horizontal scale the scale is updated continuously during data acquisition Although the Time Series graphics display opens first by default to open the Time Series graphics display from any of the other graphics displays click the Time option td l i ae tey baog Y towa poten S e e A al i4 k iit Whi Ayat Lad i n KA Aia ior a ar i ji Ay fey in a i lal y pra NM yy i yy i Nk ry it fy i wahar iT a Figure 7 8 The Time Series Graphics Display The Speed and Direction Graphics Display The Speed and Direction graphics display which is shown in Figure 7 9 provides a stick plot of current speed and direction where the speed is calculated from the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector averaged horizontal current velocities and the direction is calculated from the arctangent The current speed is represented as the length of a line one line for each scan and the direction as the orientation of each line 0 to 360 clockwise from straight up where 0 is true north You can also choose to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities i
56. arameters Selecting the compass and tilt parameters to be output and stored by a 2D ACM or 3D ACM is performed using the Compass tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Compass tab is shown in Figure 5 5 The compass and tilt parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged In addition you can select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north east and up 3D ACM only instantaneous current velocity calculations Note The number of selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box See Setting Up Memory on page 5 16 for information on the Memory tab Note For a complete mathematical description of the compass and tilt parameters refer to the 3D ACM amp Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Confiqure ACH BE Parameters Compare Average Time Memory Statistics F x Velocity cro F Y Velocity l Ses Temparmue F 2 Walocty Prssum Help F Nomi Velocty Bater Voliagel F Ess Velocity F eer AD Channel F Up Velochy M doer AyD Channel T Sound Velocity Figure 5 5 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Compass Tab The compass and tilt parameter selections are listed below and reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 5 4 on page 5 7 Compass X The cosine of the instrument
57. cquired from a 3D ACM Wave These data re processed for display in the same four graphics displays provided by ACMPost However two additional displays are provided the Pressure Analysis display and the Wave Direction display The Pressure Analysis display shows a plot of pressure versus number of scans and a frequency spectrum of wave height The Wave Direction display shows wave direction Frequency and relative height FSIPost which is used to input CTD data that have been acquired from an optional CTD by 3DACM97 and saved into three files created by WAVEPost or ACMPost a data file with extension dat a calibration file with extension cOO and a header file with extension hdr FSIPost inputs all three files and provides a number of data processing features including first difference editing time lag correction calculation of selected parameters and calculation of pressure averages In addition FSIPost allows you to save view and print reports including plots of the CTD data and calculated parameters The ACM Instruments 3DACM9Q7 can configure and acquire data from the following three precision ACM instruments manufactured by FSI 2D ACM Acoustic Current Meter which measures current velocity in two dimensions and includes a 3 axis solid state compass for measuring the Earth s magnetic field a 2 axis solid state accelerometer for measuring tilt and a solid state temperature sensor for measuring water temperature The 2D ACM can al
58. cribed in Connecting the Instruments to Your computer on page 4 4 parameter data that are stored in the instrument s internal memory can be retrieved and saved to a text file When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are shown listed under the parameter names The File can also be opened using View Data File from the File menu This section describes how to retrieve and save the parameter data from the instruments and how to view the data using View Data File Caution Before retrieving data from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM that has been deployed refer to the 3D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual for instructions on how to inspect the instrument for any damage Similarly for a 3D ACM Wave refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual Retrieving and Saving data from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM To retrieve the parameter data from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Connect the 2D ACM or 3D ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Choose Retrieve Data gt Retrieve Data 3DACM97 reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read In addition it resets the Logging P
59. ctions on how to check the instrument June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Average Confiquration mena m Wieloch r ETO E elac M Eea Temperatures fF E Velocity M Pressure Help F Hoth yews E Battery votaigs F East Yelociy T Weer A D Cheng 1 E Up Velocity O User AO Channel MP Sound Velocity M Record Time in Memory Memon Site t 32 Mbytes Memory Siez 0 bites Curent Record Langi 44 Figure 5 10 The Average Configuration Dialog Box Parameters Tab Selecting the Current Velocity Pressure and Optional Instantaneous Parameters Selecting the current velocity pressure and optional parameters to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Parameters tab in the Average Configuration dialog box The Parameters tab is the one shown in Figure 5 10 All the parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged Note The number of selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Current Record Length display in the Average Configuration dialog box Note For a complete mathematical description of the instantaneous parameters refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual The instantaneous parameter selections are listed below where the X Y and Z Velocity parameters reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 5 4 on page 5 7 X Velocity The X componen
60. d the Average Interval should be set to an integer number that is evenly divisible into the On Time See Setting the Run Times on page 5 12 for information on the On Time For example if the On Time is 10 minutes Otherwise some averaging intervals will be shorter than the Average Interval June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To select the current velocity and tilt vector averages and their averaging interval Choose configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Average tab Select the check boxes for the current velocity and tilt vector averages you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Enter the averaging interval in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Setting the Run Times You can configure a 2D ACM or 3D ACM to run for specified periods the On Time beginning at the start of specified intervals the Interval Time When running the instrument is on and collecting data In addition you can configure the instrument to delay running hence remain off until a specified time
61. d should include the following Tilt Function of ON Type SC and then press Enter Data should output continuously from the instrument and should be displayed in the Communications Window Look for the columns noted in Step 11 These are the X and Y components of the instrument s tilt Tilt X and Tilt Y See Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters on page 5 8 for a description of these parameters While observing the Tilt X and Tilt Y data vary the vertical position of the instrument The data should vary and be consistent with the vertical position of the instrument Note After a few minutes the data will appear to stop updating This is because the window buffer is filled However data are still being output by the instrument To stop data from being output by the instrument type an upper case S It is not necessary to press Enter Verifying the Operation of a 3D ACM Wave To verify the operation of a 3D ACM Wave Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note If you have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications Window shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 7 opens 3DACM97 Operating Man
62. dens 7 9 Changing the Velocity Display Settings 22222 ccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeees 7 9 Changing the Tilt Display Settings seooscnnactecccecdenneecenceremneuenksiaiiaxdaxtasdencceubedeceeceteceesce 7 10 Changing the Speed and Direction Display Settings ce cece eect eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 11 Real Time Acquisition 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays sseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 12 Viewing the Graphics Displays and Saving Data from a 3D ACM Wave 7 12 The Time Series Graphics Display csisiscvsoacsictsauscscnsasercandcnetenssesdsentaiederndrdsdarshecasentceandmrton 7 15 The Speed and Direction Graphics Display cccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 7 15 The Progressive Vector Graphics Display cccccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeas 7 16 The Distribution Graphics Display scissecsscesccsseseseasadarrcsnadetaaseitunaaadendsdoeiedssdessadenasaacetaalanane 7 16 The Pressure Analysis Graphics Display c seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 7 18 The Wave Direction Graphics Display cccccccccccceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeseeeeneeeees 7 18 Setting up the 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 20 Setting up the Time Series Graphics Display cccccccscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeeeees 7 20 Setting up
63. e shown in the Start Date display Data will be collected for the On Time and at the Interval Time entered in the Time tab The battery pack type options are only available when a 3D AC M including its Coastal version is connected they are grayed and cannot be selected for a 2D ACM The battery pack type options are selected in the Battery area of the Statistics tab and are the following Lithium Selected when a lithium battery pack is used in the instrument Alkaline Select when an alkaline battery pack is used in the instrument Coastal Select when the instrument is the Coastal version of the 3D ACM June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To review the statistics Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in the Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Statistics tab Select the planned method of deployment Select the battery type used if the instrument is a 3D ACM and select Coastal if the instrument is a Coastal version Verify the correct start date in the Start Date display This date should be the date entered as the Delayed Date in the Time tab when the Delayed option in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab is selected Otherwise it should be the instrument s date which is typically the current date Note If the instrument s date is not co
64. ecord June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To select the instantaneous parameters and to select whether to record a time stamp with each data record Choose Configure gt Configure Average Configuration After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Average Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 10 on page 5 22 opens Select the Parameters tab Select the check boxes for the instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select the Record Time in Memory check box to record a time stamp with each data record or clear the check box to not record a time stamp Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Average configuration dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Average configuration dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters Selecting the compass and tilt parameters to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Compass tab in the Average Configuration dialog box The Compass tab is shown in Figure 5 11 The compass and tilt parameters are instantaneous parameters parameters that are not averaged In addition you can select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north east and up instantaneous current velocity parameter calculations Note The number of
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67. em you want to select on the menu bar and then the underlined letter of the item you want to select in the menu that opens Figure 3 2 The Open File Menu Display Area The display area of the Main window is reserved for displaying real time graphics and dialog boxes See Figure 7 3 on page 7 8 for an example of a graphics display 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 3 Windows and Commands The Instrument Identification Window The Main window contains an Instrument Identification window which is fixed and cannot be resized The Instrument Identification window displays information about the instrument connected to your computer s serial port However this information is displayed only after choosing Check Instrument from the Configure Menu See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for information on how to check the instrument using the Check Instrument command An example of an Instrument Identification window for a connected 2D ACM or 3D ACM is shown in Figure 3 3 one for a connected 3D ACM Wave in Figure 3 4 Firorrare Ver 7 2 Cal Date ISMAYO9 Figure 3 3 The Instrument Identification Window for a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Instrument Madal JDWAVE SAT 1590AW Cal Date 1OMAYOO Figure 3 4 The Instrument Identification Window fora 3D ACM Wave Specifically the Instrument Identification window displays the following information Model The model number of the instrument 2DACM 3DACM or 3DWAVE
68. eployment Information window De plowyrancnt into rnin Tima i cd Saal Huser TA Daia OB 0F 1999 If you click Cancel a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the ACM Run Continuous Mode window shown in Figure 7 2 Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data acquisition and the serial number of the instrument are saved June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data ACH Aun Continuoue biede tf Melcoaies omy Compass z Ag North Avg East Aug Up Speed Citwetion i site ee ae ae f ami an ae a0 bad _ Hy a ne SO hs Ei n aia J RI aho mia Heading Avormge Th 7 5 E E aE TETT 427 Bithi em F Kama F Lha Up alogianin caiaeii Condena Tempermum Depi ii mmhajem Calis i dhera Ses ie Sund OFF OFF DF empersire ee kontr Lh im iF Sema OFF PHAN ADE rier wiag Lagged Tine anii Cias 5 ore one iieii wa Now Daia Fines Log Fienna i SUAGM dat da Figure 7 2 The ACM Run Continuous Mode Window The A
69. eter Carter hater Fight Mater Mesarnum Veloci Mamun Veloce Mesamum elect a si p Needle Color Needle Color Heedle Color Figure 7 4 The Velocity Settings Dialog Box Changing the Tilt Display Settings To change the settings of the Tilt displays Double click anywhere in either of the two Tilt displays The Tilt settings dialog box shown in Figure 7 5 opens Till Settings He Maimun Tik hiami Tit E io Cancel Needle olor Needle Color Fed Bios p Figure 7 5 The Tilt Settings Dialog Box In the X Tilt area of the Tilt Settings dialog box enter the full scale range of the X Tilt display in the Maximum Tilt text box In the X Tilt area click the down arrow in the Needle Color drop down list box and select a color for the display s needle Repeat Steps 2 and 3 in the Y Tilt area for the Y Tilt display Click OK to save your changes and close the Tilt Settings dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving any changes 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Changing the Speed and Direction Display Settings To change the settings of the Speed and Direction display Double click anywhere in the Speed and Direction display The Speed and Direction Settings dialog box shown in Figure 7 6 opens e Speed and Direction 5 citings a Masmum Magriude im I Show veloces Needle Color Hep Oto 3 Whites
70. etup with a 2D ACM 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation When Using the Standard RS 232 Interface To connect the instrument to your computer when the instrument includes the standard RS 232 interface Disconnect the dummy connector from the bulkhead connector on the instrument and connect the Subconn MCBHA4M pigtail end of the test cable Connect the DB 9 connector end of the test cable to the selected serial port on your computer If using the power supply available from FSI connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the KS switch Box of the test cable and to a 100 125 VAC or 220 250 VAC 50 60 Hz power source When Using the Optional RS 485 Interface To connect the instrument to your computer when the instrument includes the optional RS 485 interface Disconnect the dummy connector from the bulkhead connector on the instrument and connect the Subconn MCBH5SM pigtail end of the test cable Connect the DB 9 connector end of the test cable to the DB 9 input connector on the Converter Box Connect the DB 9 output connector of the Converter Box to the selected serial port on the computer using the serial cable provided If using a power supply connect the power supply to the POWER connector on the Converter Box and complete the remaining steps Connect the banana plugs of the DC power cable provided to the red and black banana jacks on the Converter Box
71. f you click Yes the Save As dialog box for log files shown in Figure 7 1 on the page 7 2 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the parameter data If you click No a Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Log Data window opens the Time Series graphics display shown in Figure 7 8 on page 7 15 Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the parameter data file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the data The extension dat is added automatically Click Save to create the file in which to save the data and close the Save As dialog box for log files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without creating the file The Deployment Information window opens Daploymient bebo rmaini J Moon Canel Fosikoa Hep Longitude Dent Time 1 15 38 canal Mueer TAA Daia 6 06 1299 Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data acquisition and the serial number of the instrument are saved June 2003 3DACM97 O
72. format mm dd yyyy Delayed Time in the following format hh mm ss Instrument Date in the following format mm dd yyyy Instrument Time in the following format hh mm ss Channel Configuration This will be the same as the RDM command It will display which channels are on and how they appear in the data set Data Set One complete scan of raw data June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual ADDENDUM A 3DACM Status Command STAT Here is an example of the command STAT Interval Logging Pointer 39 Logging Ops Set Interval Time 00 01 00 ON Time 00 00 30 Averaging Interval Time 00 30 Delayed Start Date 07 01 2003 Delayed Start Time 20 50 00 Time 15 34 53 Date Thr 07 03 2003 AVN ON AVE ON AVU ON ATLT ON ATIME ON DIR ON BATT ON STEMP ON SV ON 39 82 04 367 44 140 91 43 20 15 34 53 07 03 2003 107 25 7 58 21 62 152578 00 Note When you deploy the instrument interval mode the Logging Pointer will remain at zero until the 3DACM logs one data set If the user issues the STAT command before any data is logged the logging pointer will remain at zero In order to see the logging pointer increment wait for the first on time to complete Make sure the Kick Start Switch is OFF at the Start of any interval Kick Start Warning When the 3DACM is in Delayed Start or Interval Operations care must be taken to avoid missing either the Delayed Start turn on time or miss
73. frame to the instrument housing June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Carefully spread the band clamp and lift the mooring frame until it is clear of the threaded rod Then slowly thread the band clamp around the fingers of the velocity head until the frame and band clamp are free of the velocity head Set the mooring frame aside Carefully pull the end cap straight out from the housing and lay it on its side If required rotate the end cap slightly while pulling Locate the battery wires where they attach to the battery connector which plugs into a PC board on the end cap Leave the connector plugged in and tough the probes of a digital voltmeter to the exposed pins on the back of the connector the probe to the blue wire s pin and the probe to the black wire s pin The voltage should be 2 6 VDC or higher Caution If the 2D ACM has been deployed for some time it is recommended that the battery pack be replaced regardless of the voltage reading Housing ney wire black Foam pad connector a 4 RS an i Battery Battery wire Alkaline battery red pack Endcap Figure 9 3 2D ACM Disassembled for Battery Pack Replacement 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs To install a fresh 2D ACM battery pack Unplug the battery connector from the PC board Remove the foam pad and them remove the battery pack by sliding it out
74. g North Velocity East Velocity Up Velocity CTD Pressure User A D Channel 1 You can also select whether you want to record a time stamp with each data record Record Time in Memory Select to record a time stamp with each data record To select the current velocity pressure and optional burst parameters and to select whether to record a time stamp with each data record Choose Configure Configure Burst Configuration After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Burst Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 13 on page 5 29 opens Select the Parameters tab Select the check boxes for the burst parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select the Record Time in Memory check box to record a time stamp with each data record or clear the check box to not record a time stamp Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Burst Configuration dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Burst Configuration dialog box without saving any changed selections 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Selecting the Compass and Tilt Burst Parameters Selecting the compass and tilt burst parameters to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Compass tab in the Burst Configuration dialog box the Compass tab is shown in Figure 5 14 The burst parameter selections compri
75. guring the Instruments Expected Memory Usage The amount of the instrument s internal memory in percent that is expected to be used during the Expected Running Days Memory Will Fill in The number of days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory Caution The instrument s internal memory can fill before the expected number of running days shown in the Expected Running Days display has been reached There are three operating modes Continuous Delayed and Interval See Modes of Operation on page 6 1 for information on the operating modes The operating mode selected determines the planned method of deployment Selecting an operating mode in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab only determines the values shown in the statistics displays it does not determine the actual operating mode The three method of deployment options are the following Continuous Once deployed the instrument will immediately turn on and begin collecting data continuously Interval Once deployed the instrument will immediately turn on and begin collecting data for the On Time and the Interval Time entered in the Time tab Delayed Once deployed the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data on the date shown in the Start Date display Data will be collected for the On Time and at the Interval Time entered in the Time tab Delayed Once deployed the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data on the dat
76. han the one shown In this case click the arrow in the Look in drop down list box and select the folder in which the file is located Open BE Leak im J ACH Calbrstion Files fal m E Cea Comet cal Filename Fles efipe CAL Files CAL cancel Figure 4 7 The Open Dialog Box for CAL Files Click the file you want to load and then click Open to load the calibration constants to the instrument s internal memory Or click Cancel to close the dialog box without loading the calibration constants 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments computer s serial port and to a power supply as described in Connecting the Instruments to Your Computer on page 4 4 you are ready to check and configure the instrument This section describes how to perform these tasks using the Configure menu In addition descriptions of each of the configuration settings and the instantaneous and vector averaged parameters are provided Ae you have connected a 2D ACM a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave to your Checking the Instruments Before you can configure an ACM you must check the instrument Checking the instrument established communications with the instrument and retrieves the instrument s model number serial number firmware version and calibration date required for display in the Instrument Identification window See The Instrument Identification Window on Page 3 3 for
77. he menu is open you can select an item from it in the same manner In many of the procedures presented in this manual the gt symbol is used to represent a sequence of menu item selections For example Choose File gt Open means select File from the menu bar and then choose Open from File menu when it opens Notes Cautions and Warnings Where applicable notes cautions and warnings are provided as follows Note Recommendations or general information that is particular to the material being presented or a referral to another part of this manual or to another manual Caution A statement that identifies a potential hazard that can be damaging to equipment or a reminder that you are in danger of losing or misinterpreting data Warning A statement that identifies a potential hazard that could cause personal injury June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual Help 3DACM97 provides on line help which can be accesed either from the menu bar by choosing Help gt Help or by clicking Help from any open 3DACM97 dialog box See SECTION 3 Windows and Commands for information on the Main window and how to access commands from the menu bar For information about 3DACM97 choose Help gt About The About window opens which provides important information about your version of 3DACM97 About HE Acoustic Curent Meter Configurator with Graphics Acquistion armon 2 0 Falreouth Scientific Inc 1140 Route 284 PD Box
78. he sampling rate Choose Configure gt Configure Time After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure Time dialog box shown in Figure 5 15 on page 5 33 opens Enter the Interval Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Interval Time text box Enter the Average On Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Average On Time text box Be sure it is at least five seconds less than the Interval Time entered in Step 2 Enter the Burst On Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Burst On Time text box Be sure it is at least five seconds less than the Interval Time entered in Step 2 Enter the Delayed Date as the month day and year mm dd yyyy in the Delayed Date text box Enter the Delayed Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Delayed Time text box Select the sampling rate Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure Time dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Configure Time dialog box without saving any changed selections The Time Tab also displays the instrument s current time and date in the Instrument Time and Instrument Date displays Caution The displayed time and date is that which was read by 3DACM97 from the instrument when the instrument was checked It is not updated while the dialog box is open However the time and date can be set using the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box as descr
79. he selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval Interval mode where the instrument stores the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval for the On Time beginning at the start of every time interval Delayed mode where the instrument commences the Interval mode beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Note For any mode if the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds or if no current velocity or tilt vector averages are selected or both the selected instantaneous parameter data are stored at the 2Hz sampling rate of the instrument Any selected vector averages are not stored Note For Delayed mode if the Interval Time is zero or if the On Time is greater than the Interval Time the instrument commences Continuous mode beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date 3D ACM Wave Modes of Operation The 3D ACM Wave has eight modes of operation where each comprises both a running mode and an operating mode Continuous mode Average where the instrument continuously stores the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Continuous mode Burst w
80. here the instrument continuously stores the selected burst parameter data at the selected sampling rate Interval mode Average where the instrument stores the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters at the end of every averaging interval for the Average On Time beginning at the start of every time interval Interval mode Burst where the 3D ACM Wave continuously stores the selected burst parameter data at the selected sampling rate for the Burst On Time beginning at the start of every time interval Interval mode Average and Burst Interleaved where the instrument operates in Interval mode Average for a specified number of time intervals and then beginning at the start of the next time interval and for that time interval only stores the selected burst parameter data at the selected sampling rate for the Burst On Time This cycle repeats continuously Delayed mode Average where the instrument commences the Interval mode Average beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Delayed mode Burst where the instrument commences the Interval mode Burst beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Delayed mode Average and Burst Interleaved where the instrument commences the Interval mode Average and Burst Interleaved beginning at the Delayed Time on the Delayed Date Note For any Average operating mode including Average and Burst Interleaved if the
81. hich to save the data The extension dat is added automatically Click Save The Save As dialog box for ASCII files closes Click Download to retrieve the parameter data from the instrument and close the Retrieve Memory dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without retrieving the data If you click Download the Deployment Information window opens Daploymiant bebo rmai HE Mocnng a Cancel a ae 8 8 Se Lenape Da Tima 111036 Deter DEDI Sariai Munger 141A Enter the deployment information in the Deployment Information window The deployment information is saved in the text file along with the data Click OK to save the entries and close the Deployment Information window or click Cancel to close the window without saving the entries Note Regardless whether you click OK or Cancel the time and date at the start of data retrieval and the serial number of the instrument are saved 3DACM97 downloads the data in binary format from the instrument s internal memory Then the Download window opens Eimer to ASCI Memory Dump Complete Click OK to close the Download window 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments Retrieving and Saving Data from a 3D ACM Wave To retrieve the parameter data from a 3D ACM Wave Connect the 3D ACM Wave to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start
82. hot ef Figure 7 17 The Progressive Vector Graph Options Dialog Box June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data In Maximum Magnitude text box enter the full scale current speed for the polar graph Enter the number of scans over which to average the speed and direction data for each vector plot in the Average Length text box Enter zero if you do not want to display averages In the Graph Needle Color area of the Progressive Vector Graph Options dialog box click the down arrow in the 0 to 39 drop down list box and select a color for the vector plots The color of the vectors in the plot will be the selected color when the current speed is anywhere in the range 0 to 39 of the Maximum Magnitude entered in Step 2 Repeat Step 4 for the 40 to 79 and 80 to 100 drop down list boxes The colors of the vectors in the plot will be the selected colors when the current speed is within the corresponding range of the Maximum Magnitude Select the Sum Vectors on Progressive Plot check box if you want to sum the vector plots Select the Use Up Velocity in calculations check box if you want to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations Click OK to save the new graph setup and close the Progressive Vector Graph Options dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup Setting up the Distribution Gr
83. ibed below June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To set the instrument s time and date Choose Configure gt Configure Time After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure Time dialog box shown in Figure 5 15 on page 5 33 opens Click Set The Enter Local Time and Date dialog box opens Enier Local Time and Onin Tima ha Jale Deia pO03 05999 Caution The displayed time and date in the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box is that which was read by 3DACM97 from the computer on which 3DACM97 is running when the dialog box was opened It is not updated while the dialog box is open Do one of the following e Click OK to accept the displayed time and date which was acquired from the computer on which 3DACM97 is running and close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box e Enter a time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Time text box and a date as the month day and year mm dd yyyy in the Date text box Then click OK to save the new time and date and close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box e Click Cancel to close the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box without changing the time and date The new time and date is shown in the Instrument Time and Instrument Date displays in the Configure Time dialog box Click Save to save the entered time to the instrument and close the configure Time dialog box or click Cancel to close
84. ile to the instrument s internal memory Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note If you have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM9Q7 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 checks the instrument and displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for more information on checking the instruments Choose Help gt Store Calibration Constants The Warning window opens Chenang the califraion constants showd be partonmed anh if te intemal Lihium battery tailed re you sure you warto doenlosd califrshon constants June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Click Yes if you want to load the calibration constants to the instrument s memory or click No if you do not If you click No the Warning dialog box closes and the calibration constants are not loaded If you click Yes the Open dialog box for CAL files shown in Figure 4 7 opens Although more than one file may be displayed the example in the figure shows a single file named Cal Const01 cal If the file you want to open is not visible it may be in a different folder t
85. ing Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Confiqure ACH Parameters Compete Avaraga Tire Mamoy Slatisics i prpiae of Deployment Delavedl C meral C Continuoue Cn Y Stat Date 1 28 1999 o p A Expected Runing Days 297 ani Expected End Date o27 A000 T Coastal Expected Memory Usage 100 0 Memory wil Filin 12 82 Deya Figure 5 9 The configure ACM Dialog Box Statistics Tab The statistics displays are the following Start Date The date on which the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data This date is the current date or if the Delayed option is selected in the Method of Deployment area of the Statistics tab it is the date entered in the Delayed Date text box in the Time tab Expected Running Days The approximate number of days the instrument will remain powered and capable of collecting data and is based on the selected battery type ithium or alkaline and whether Coastal which is only available for a 3D ACM is selected in the Battery area of the Statistics tab Caution Expected Running Days is an approximation of the battery life hence the instrument s internal memory can fill before the expected number of running days has been reached Expected End Date The date on which the instrument will no longer be powered and is based on the Expected Running Days 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Confi
86. ing the start of an interval If the 3DACM is in Delayed Start Mode then you will need to use the Kick Start Switch to communicate with the 3DACM When the 3DACM is in Delayed Start mode it removes power and relies on the real time clock to turn power on If the Kick Start switch or using the old test cable that connects kick start to ground when connected to the 3DACM is in the ON position when the delayed time expires it will miss the Delayed Start Event and will not operate properly from Delayed Start If you need to communicate to the 3DACM while in Delayed Start make sure the Delayed Time is out far enough in time so that you will not connect to the 3DACM around the time it was supposed to turn on Then you will not disturb the correct turn on time After you communicate with the 3DACM turn off the Kick Start Switch and the 3DACM will return to Delay Start Mode 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 ADDENDUM A 3DACM Status Command STAT This also applies to Interval Mode You can connect the test cable to the 3DACM at any time as long as the Kick Start Switch is in the OFF position If you know that the 3DACM is in Interval Mode and is running the On Time you can communicate with the 3DACM without the Kick Start Switch in the ON position If the 3DACM is in the OFF portion of the Interval then you will need to use the Kick Start Switch If the Kick Start Switch in ON you must make sure the Kick Start Switch is turned OFF before the next O
87. iring and storing data you can leave the test cable connected However you must switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS OFF to ensure that the selected operating mode functions correctly 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data fter an ACM has been checked and configured it can be run directly from the test cable See SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments for instructions on how to check and configure the instruments Or the test cable can be replaced with a mooring cable where the maximum length of the cable depends on the selected baud rate of the instrument In both these configurations data can be acquired viewed and saved all in real time but only in Continuous mode the Interval and Delayed modes are not available for real time data acquisition Viewing is either on a digital display 2D ACM and 3D ACM only or on a graphics display and recording is directly to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both In addition for the 3D Wave only an additional six displays are provided for viewing current velocity current speed and pressure data also in real time Data can also be saved to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory Note Refer to the 3D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual or the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual for important information on the required external power supply maximum mooring cable lengths and othe
88. is highly recommended Should the lithium battery that is used for memory backup of a 3D ACM fail or should the flash memory of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Wave become corrupted the calibration constants can be loaded to the instrument s internal memory once the problem is corrected To check and save the calibration constants to a file Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note If you have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 checks the instrument and displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for more information on checking the instruments Choose Help gt Check Constants 3DACM97 checks the calibration constants then the Calibration Constants window shown in Figure 4 5 opens J Cahbration Gonsteanis Figure 4 5 The Calibration Constants Window June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Click OK The Save Calibration Constants dialog box opens Save Cabbrotion Constants Do yo
89. l The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD ROM dialog box opens Figure 2 2 Click Next The Run Installation Program dialog box opens Figure 2 3 Click Finish After the InstallShield Wizard is prepared the Welcome dialog box opens Figure 2 4 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 Click Next The Choose Destination Location dialog box opens eg ee FE ieri oe eg oe Tad miai Be ey Ce Torna Se er ec od Sone eel ee mE kety a a he s o memi Fi ci pe dheg eai k r Copper iee ey E m Figure 2 5 Click Next to accept the specified destination directory as the directory in which the 3DACM97 program will be installed Or instead click Browse and follow the instructions to select a different directory and then click Next The Select Program Folder dialog box opens Caer ell piri ey ee Pe ode bpd bee ie Pi be am re or ec re Ben eg Pee ba Chok jiad Bs et Dect tome Figure 2 6 Click Next to accept FSI Applications as the name of the program folder in which 3DACM97 icons will be added Or instead select an existing program folder from the list or type a new folder name and then click Next The 3DACM97 program files are copied to the specified destination Click Finish in the Setup Complete dialog box to exit from the FSI 3DACM97 Setup program 3DACM97 is installed and ready to be started June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 2 Ins
90. lected Aum Continuous Mode The JACM Inetunrentes cov naming e CONTINUOUS Cata Mode Riemowe Ties cable and replace wih DUMMY PLUG oe the Run Interval Mode window if Interval is selected Run Interweal Mode The 270 40 Instumentis now running m INTERWAL Cata Mode Remove Tesi cable and replace wih DUM PLUG or the Run Delayed Mode window if Delayed is selected Run Delayed Mode The J0 ACM Instrument es now running in Delayed Moda The JD ACH Instrumerd will start lagging on Dede 11 22 1999 atthe Tine 14 30 00 Remove Test cable and replace wth OLIMMy PLUG Click OK remove the test cable and install the dummy plug The instrument continues to run in the selected mode and is ready to be deployed Caution If you are not deploying the instrument and only want to verify that it is acquiring and storing data you can leave the test cable connected However you must switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS OFF to ensure that the selected operating mode functions correctly 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Preparing a 3D ACM Wave for Deployment Once checked and configured a 3D ACM Wave can be prepared for deployment However before deploying the instrument check and if necessary replace the battery pack See SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Pack for instructions on how to check and replace the battery pack Note Because a 3D ACM Wave uses PCMICI
91. log box The Average tab is shown in Figure 5 12 In addition the averaging interval for the selected current velocity and tilt vector averages is entered in the Average tab When one or more of the current velocity and tilt vector averages are selected along with an averaging interval the vector averages and one record of the selected instantaneous parameters are stored at the end of every averaging interval Hence the instrument s memory will fill at a slower rate tan it would if no vector averages were selected Note Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector averages increases the number of bytes contained in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Current Record Length display in the Average Configuration dialog box 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Average Configuration Faramaters Compass Avarege F Average North Velocity F Avenge Ems Velocity fF Average Lp aloadit Curent Record Length Aorereage inrteensal oo hs Mamar Size 1 37 Wiiytas MemoreSize 2 0 bites m Figure 5 12 The Average Configuration Dialog Box Average Tab The current velocity and tilt vector averages selections are the following Average North Velocity Average East Velocity Average Up Velocity Average Instrument Tilt The vector averaged north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated f
92. lose the dialog box without saving the new setting If you click OK 3DACM9Q7 will check the instrument automatically the next time the program completes its startup In addition the graphic for the instrument will be displayed in the display area of the Main window and the Instrument Identification window will display the instrument s model number serial number firmware version and calibration date Configuring a 2D ACM or a 3D ACM Configuring either a 2D ACM or a 3D ACM requires that you make the following settings e Select the current velocity and optional instantaneous parameters to be output and stored e Select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters to be output and stored and whether to use them in the current velocity calculations e Select the vector averages to be output and tored and over what interval e Enter the delay time and date the interval time and the on time e Select whether to log data to memory and whether to first reset memory The Configure ACM Dialog Box Selecting the current velocity and optional parameters the compass and tilt parameters and the vector average parameters to be output and stored by a 2D ACM or 3D ACM is performed using the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 In addition entering the running times setting up memory and viewing the statistics is also performed using the Configure ACM dialog box 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring
93. lt parameters in the north east and up instantaneous current velocity parameter calculations Use Compass in Velocity Calculation Select to use the X amp and Z compass parameters Use Tilt in Velocity Calculations Select to use the X and Y tilt parameters June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters and to select whether to use them in the north east and up instantaneous current velocity calculations Choose Configure gt Configure Average Configuration After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Average Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 10 on page 5 22 opens Select the Compass tab Select the check boxes for the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select whether you want to use the compass or tilt parameters or both in the north east and up current velocity calculations Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Average Configuration dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Average Configuration dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting Vector Averaged Current Velocity and Tilt Selecting the current velocity and tilt vector averages to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Average tab in the Average Configuration dia
94. mber that is evenly divisible by the Average Interval See Selecting Vector Averaged Current Velocity and Tilt on page 5 10 for information on the Average Interval For example if the Average Interval is 5 minutes the On Time should be set to 5 10 15 or any multiple of 5 minutes Otherwise some averaging intervals will be shorter than the Average Interval Delayed Date The date on which the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data at the Delayed Time Delayed Time The time of day on the Delayed Date the instrument will turn on and begin collecting data You can also select whether you want to record a time stamp with each data record Record Time in Memory Select to record a time stamp with each data record June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To set the run times and select whether to record a time stamp with each data record Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Time tab Enter the Interval Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Interval Time text box Enter the On Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the On Time text box Be sure it is at least five seconds less than the Interval Time entered in Step 3 Enter the Delayed Date as the month day and year mm dd yyyy in the Delayed Date text bo
95. mode for a 2D ACM or 3D ACM repeat the instructions in Preparing a 2D ACM or 3D ACM for Deployment on page 6 4 for a 3D ACM Wave the instructions in Preparing a 3D ACM Wave for Deployment on page 6 7 However when choosing check Instrument from the Configure menu a menu a Question window opens asking if you want to stop deployment 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments Qiaa etinin haruman it DEPLOYED Sion Dep lonerreant Coe If you want to change the mode of operation and redeploy the instrument click Yes 3DACM97 will check the instrument and stop the deployment Click No if you want the instrument to remain in the selected mode Checking the Delayed Time and Date Settings When a 2D ACM or 3D ACM has been deployed in Delayed mode or a 3D ACM Wave has been deployed in Delayed mode Average Delayed mode Burst or Delayed mode Average and Burst Interleaved you can check the Delayed Time and Delayed Date settings of the instrument at any time Caution Do not attempt to check the Delayed Date and Delayed Time settings by choosing Check Instrument or Configure Instrument from the Configure menu as doing so requires that you stop the deployment To check the Delayed Time and Delayed Date settings Connect the ACM to your computer s serial port and switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM 9
96. mponent of the current velocity in cm sec relative to true vertical and compensated for the instrument s tilt 3D ACM only The sound velocity in water in m sec The CTD outputs of conductivity in mmho cm temperature in C and pressure in dBars CTD instrument is optional The water temperature in C The water pressure in dBars Optional and for a 3D ACM only The instrument battery voltage in volts The output in counts from 0 to 4095 of the Channel 1 A D The output in counts from 0 to 4095 of the Channel 2 A D June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Index mark aligns with X axis Ney ae cr ie Cia a En Figure 5 4 Parameter Orientation Definitions of an ACM June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To select the instantaneous parameters Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Parameters tab Select the check boxes for the instantaneous parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous P
97. must be positioned directly over the gap in the isolator as shown Caution Do not overtighten the Voss clamp June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 ADDENDUM A 3DACM Status Command STAT Introduction This application note describes the new Status Command STAT for the 3DACM The Status Command is a summary command that describes the run time configuration of the 3DACM Its primary use is to monitor the 3DACM just before deployment Command Description The Status command is used to display the run time configuration of the 3DACM To use the Status command type STAT followed by the enter key This command can be used with any terminal program or with the Communication window in 3DACM97 STAT The 3DACM will respond with the following information Running Mode Logging Pointer Logging Flag Interval Time On Time Average Time Delayed Date Delayed Time Instrument Date Instrument Time Channel Configuration Data Set Running Mode This will be one of the following Continuous Interval Delayed Logging Pointer This will indicate the number of bytes recorded to memory Zero until after the first on time Logging Flag This will be Set or Cleared Interval Time in the following format hh mm ss On Time in the following format hh mm ss Average Time in the following format mm ss Delayed Date in the following
98. n Time occurs otherwise the 3DACM will miss the next On Time June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual ADDENDUM A 3DACM Status Command STAT 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003
99. n degaussing coil in Figure 9 1 This degaussing coil is also the unit used in the instructions that follow June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Figure 9 1 Degaussing a Battery Pack with a Degaussing Coil To degauss a battery pack With the degaussing coil directly in front of you hold the battery pack in your hand and pass it through the degaussing coil lengthwise approximately 12 inches to the other side While pressing the red button slowly pull the battery through the degaussing coil until it is approximately 24 inches in front of the coil Then release the button Turn the battery pack around and repeat Steps 1 and 2 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Checking and Replacing a 2D ACM Battery Pack In procedures that follow refer to Figure 9 2 which shows the 2D ACM with its mooring frame and to Figure 9 3 on page 9 4 which shows the disassembled 2D ACM and its battery pack To disassemble the 2D ACM and check the battery pack Unscrew and remove the zinc anode on the top of the mooring frame A threaded rod and nut will be visible when the zinc anode is removed WA Zinc anode Mooring frame Fingers Velocity head Band clamp nut and bolt i Band clamp IN Housing Figure 9 2 2D ACM with Mooring Frame Remove the nut on the threaded rod Remove the nut and bolt on the band clamp that secures the mooring
100. n real time in ASCII format through an RS 232 or optional RS 485 serial interface at baud rates up to 19200 bits sec or the instrument can be deployed and the data stored in its 0 5 MB internal lithium battery backed RAM for later retrieval The 3D ACM has a depth rating of either 1000 meters or 7000 meters A 1 5 ton working Figure 1 2 strength 316 stainless steel mooring frame is included and a 5 ton frame of the same material is available as an option 3D ACM Wave Acoustic Current Meter which measures current velocity in three dimensions and includes a precision micro machined pressure sensor for measuring wave height a 3 axis fluxgate compass for measuring the Earth s magnetic field a 2 axis electrolytic tilt sensor for measuring tilt and a solid state temperature sensor for measuring water temperature The 3D ACM can also interface with an optional CTD and includes two DC input channels which interface with most DC output sensors The 3D ACM can Figure 1 3 also interface with an optional CTD and includes two DC input channels which interface with most DC output sensors The 3D ACM can be powered from an external DC power supply or from an internal alkaline battery pack Data can be acquired in real time in ASCII format through an RS 232 or optional RS 485 serial interface at baud rates up to 19200 bits sec or the instrument can be deployed and the data stored in its standard internal 32 MB PCMCIA flash memory card for later retrie
101. n six dialog boxes corresponding to the six graphics displays See Real Time Acquisition 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays on page 7 12 for information on each of the graphics displays Setting up the Time Series Graphics Display The Time Series graphics display can be set up to plot any combination of North Velocity East Velocity and Up Velocity 3DACM97 also allows you to adjust the full scale velocity shown on the vertical axis in m sec and select either time in seconds or number of scans for the horizontal axis In addition the background color of the graph can be selected from a number of available colors and a grid can be added To set up the Time Series graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The Time Graph Setup dialog box shown in Figure 7 15 opens Velocity Ads K bleaun i anw mi s Miranin F nooo mis iins Help auras iiia E Brans M Time Display Velocities fF North veloci Graph Background Color fF East Velocity Bick F Up Valo i Use Gid Title of Time Grap Phot Tite Figure 7 15 The Time Graph Setup Dialog Box 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data In the Velocity Axis area of the Time Graph Setup dialog box do one or both of the following to adjust the full scale velocity for the vertical axis e Enter the maximum velocity in m sec in the Maximum text box e
102. n the current speed calculations To open the Speed and Direction graphics display click Speed Dir June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data 5 S Figure 7 9 The Speed and Direction Graphics Display The Progressive Vector Graphics Display The Progressive Vector graphics display which is shown in Figure 7 10 provides a vector plot of current speed and direction on a polar graph where the speed is calculated from the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector averaged horizontal current velocities and the direction is calculated from the arctangent You can also choose to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations The current speed is represented as the length of a line one line for each scan and the direction as the orientation of each line where 0 is true north To open the Progressive Vector graphics display click the Prog Vector option The Distribution Graphics Display The Distribution graphics display provides a histogram of the current speed in m sec the current direction or both verses number of scans The current speed is calculated from the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector averaged horizontal current velocities and the direction is calculated from the arctangent where 0 is true north The Distribution graphics display shown in Figure 7 11 show both current speed and direction Y
103. nal CTD PRES Water pressure in dBars from optional CTD DIR Current direction in degrees BATT Battery voltage in volts VX X current velocity in cm sec VY Y current velocity in cm sec VZ Z current velocity in cm sec TX Tilt X in degrees TY Tilt Y in degrees HX Compass X HY Compass Y HZ Compass Z VN Instantaneous north current velocity in cm sec VE Instantaneous east current velocity in cm sec VU Instantaneous up current velocity in cm sec STEMP Sea temperature in C SPD Calculated instantaneous current speed in cm sec VDIR Calculated instantaneous current direction in degrees SV Calculated sound velocity in water in m sec SPRES Sea pressure in dBars AUX1 Auxiliary channel 1 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts AUX2 Auxiliary channel 2 A D output 0 4095 counts for 0 5 volts Note For more information on the parameters listed and how to select them see SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 9 Replacing the Battery Packs efore deploying a 2D ACM a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave you should check the instrument s battery pack and if necessary replace the battery pack In addition when you replace a battery pack you should degauss the battery pack first This minimizes the effect the magnetic materials contained in the battery pack have on the instrument s compass See Optional Items on page ix for the FSI part number
104. nds describes the 3DACM97 windows and how to access menus and choose commands Section 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation provides instructions on how to connect the instruments to your computer and verify their operation Section 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments describes how to use 3DACM9Q7 to check and configure the instruments Section 6 Deploying the Instruments describes how to prepare the instruments for deployment Section 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data describes how to acquire data in real time while viewing and saving the data Section 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments provides instructions on how to retrieve and save data from the instruments internal memory Section 9 Replacing the Battery Packs provides instructions on how to replace the instruments battery packs 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 System Configuration Requirements The system configuration required for 3DACM97 to operate properly includes the following Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT A computer with an Intel 80486 or Pentium processor Minimum 32 MB of RAM A VGA monitor with 800 x 600 resolution A CD ROM drive A hard disk with 10 MB free space Pull Down Menus Like most programs 3DACM9Q7 uses pull down menus which are opened from the menu bar in the program s Main window by pointing to the item with the mouse pointer and clicking the left mouse button When t
105. ng Pointer should be reset unless it is intentional to leave it as is 3DACM97 automatically resets the Logging Pointer when data are retrieved from internal memory You can select whether to store data to the instrument s internal memory and whether to reset the Logging Pointer using the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box The Memory tab is shown in Figure 5 8 In addition the Memory tab displays the length in bytes of each data record and the total memory in bytes available in the instrument Confiqure ACH Parameters Compass Average Time Memory Statistics F Log Dema To Memory Curent Record Length 38 E Resel Logging Poinles Memory Sice 624758 wma Figure 5 8 The Configure ACM Dialog Box Memory Tab The memory setup selections are the following Log Data to Memory Select to store data to the instrument s internal memory Reset Logging Pointer Select to reset the Logging Pointer to zero the first location in memory 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To set up memory Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument Select the Memory tab Select the Log Data to Memory check box to store data to the instrument s internal memory or clear the check box to not store data Select the Reset Logging Pointer check box to reset the Logging Pointer or clear the check box to leave it as is Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections
106. nput to FSIPost a software program available from FSI that processes displays and saves the CTD data Current velocity and pressure data acquired from a 3D ACM Wave by 3DACM97 can be input to WAVEPost a software program that performs the same functions as ACMPost but additionally processes the pressure data for display of wave height and direction on graphics displays This program is also available from FSI and like ACMPost creates DAT C00 and HDR files from CTD data for input to FSIPost This section provides a general description of 3DACM97 along with 3DACM97 compatible processing software and the 2D ACM the 3D ACM and the 3D ACM Wave June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual 3DACM97 Overview 3DACM97 runs on the Windows 95 the Windows 98 or Windows NT platform 3DACM 97 is primarily used to check to configure and to prepare for deployment a 2D ACM a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave In addition 3DACM97 is used to acquire and display data from any of these instruments in real time to download data from the instrument s internal memory to view the data and to save the data for processing by ACMPost or WAVEPost Specifically the major functions that 3DACM97 allows you to perform are the following Check the instrument to establish communications with the instrument and to retrieve the instrument s model and serial numbers the version of the firmware installed in the instrument and the instrument s calibration date Choose the insta
107. ns Select the Compass tab Select the check boxes for the compass and tilt burst parameters you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Select whether you want to use the compass or tilt parameters or both in the north east and up current velocity calculations Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Burst Configuration dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Burst Configuration dialog box without saving any changed selections 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments The Configure Time Dialog Box You can configure a 3D ACM Wave to for specified periodsthe Average On Time or the Burst On Time beginning at the start of specified intervalsthe Interval Time When running the instrument is on an collecting dataeither vector averaged data or data collected at the selected sampling rate which is the burst rate or both interleaved In addition you can configure a 3D ACM Wave to delay running hence remain off until a specified time and datethe Delayed Time and the Delayed Date These settings including the sampling rate are made in the Configure Time dialog box shown in Figure 5 15 In addition the Configure Time dialog box displays and allows you to set the instrument s current time and date Configure Time Ga ES interval Tima 100000 Save Aversga On Tima 0100 00 Inestrutmennt Tim
108. ntaneous parameters to be output and stored by the instrument by selecting the parameters namely the instantaneous current velocity pressure 3D ACM Wave only and optional parameters and the instantaneous compass and tilt parameters One record of the selected instantaneous parameters is output and stored along with the selected vector avaeraged parameters at the end of each averaging interval Choose the vector averaged parameters to be output and stored by the instrument by selecting the parameters namely the vector averaged current velocity and tilt parameters The selected vector averaged parameters are output and stored at the end of each averaging interval Choose the burst averaged parameters to be output and stored by the instrument by selecting the parameters namely the vector averaged current velocity and tilt parameters The selected vector averaged parameters are output and stored at the end of each averaging interval Set the averaging interval by specifying the period during which the selected vector averaged current velocity and tilt parameters are averaged Set the instrument run times by specifying what periods other than running continuously during which the instrument is to run and collect data the delay time and date if the instrument is to begin collecting data at a future time and date and for a 3D ACM Wave only the instrument sampling rate For a 3D ACM Wave the periods during which the instrument collects inst
109. nternal memory This process takes several minutes during which the Initialize Memory window opens initiale Mamory If you click No the memory is not cleared and the parameter data will be appended to the data previously recorded One of three windows opens the Run Continuous Mode window if Continuous is selected June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments the Run Interval Mode window if Interval is selected Run Interne Mode The 3D awe Instrument is now mrming INTERVAL Average Mode Remove Tes cable and replace wih DUMMY PLUG Run Uelayed Mode The 30 Wewe Instrument es now running in Delayed Average Mode The Wave instrument 3all start logging on Date 11 22 1999 atthe Time 14 30 00 Remove Test cable and replacs wih DUMMY PLUG nK een OF Click OK remove the test cable and install the dummy plug The instrument continues to run in the selected mode and is ready to be deployed Caution If you are not deploying the instrument and only want to verify that it is acquiring and storing data you can leave the test cable connected However you must switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS OFF to ensure that the selected operating mode functions correctly Changing the Mode of Operation After an ACM has been prepared for deployment and the test cable has been removed it will remain in the selected mode until the battery is disconnected To change the selected
110. of the housing Install a fresh battery pack into the housing Plug the battery connector into the PC board To reassemble the 2D ACM Clean the O ring on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel and after carefully inspecting the O ring for any nicks or scratches apply a thin coat of silicone grease If nicks or scratches are found on the O ring replace the O ring When replacing the O ring first clean the O ring surface on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel Then lightly lubricate the new O ring with silicone grease and install it onto the end cap Insert the foam pad between the battery pack and the PC boards Press the end cap into the housing being careful not to pinch the battery wires Carefully thread the band clamp of the mooring frame around the fingers of the velocity head until it is over the end cap and the slide the top of the mooring frame over the threaded rod on the velocity head Attach the band clamp to the end cap and then align the mooring frame with the fingers as shown in Figure 9 2 on page 9 3 Secure the band clamp with the band clamp nut and bolt and tighten the bolt to 1 Nem Secure the mooring frame to the velocity head with the threaded rod nut Screw the zinc anode onto the threaded rod until it is secure June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Checking and Replacing a 3D ACM Battery Pack In procedures that follow refer to
111. ointer Then the Retrieve Memory dialog box shown in Figure 8 1 opens June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments Retnawe Wiemory HE Dotenioad Boars to Read o E Onei n Change __ Options Heip Figure 8 1 The Retrieve Memory Dialog Box Click Options The Download Options dialog box shown in Figure 8 2 opens Note The Options button in the Retrieve Memory dialog box is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity or both average North Velocity and East Velocity are selected it is grayed out and cannot be selected otherwise Downlond Options HE peenaa F Colculne Speed Calculate Direction Cancel Caleulsie Speed and Directan E Use Avene Walocities AYMAVE A C Use Buri ebootieas vt VE C Use Both F User Up Walocities Figure 8 2 The Download Options Dialog Box In the Store Options area of the Download Options dialog box select the Calculate Speed check box if you want 3DACM97 to calculate and save current speed select the Calculate Direction check box if you want 3DACM 97 to calculate and save current direction In the Calculate Speed and Direction area select one of the following options 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments e Use Average Velocities AVN AVE AVU to calculate speed and direction using the average velocity selections This opti
112. ommand For detailed information on these commands and many other 2D ACM and 3D ACM commands refer to the 2D ACM and Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual Type O and then press Enter This places the instrument in Open mode To verify this press Enter again The words OPEN MODE should be displayed Type S N and then press Enter The serial number of the instrument should be displayed For example S N 1000 Type AVGI and then press Enter Type 00 00 and then press Enter This sets the averaging interval to zero if it is not already zero Type TX ON and then press Enter This selects the Tilt X instantaneous parameter Type TY ON and then press Enter This selects the Tilt Y instantaneous parameter Type RDM and then press Enter The instantaneous and average parameters that have been selected to be output and stored by the instrument should be displayed Look for TX ON and TY ON and note which two adjacent columns they are located in The columns are separated by commas Type R and then press Enter This places the instrument in Run mode and the following message should be displayed Logging Pointers Not Reset Reset N o or Y es June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation bl a Type N or n without pressing Enter A message which varies in content depending on the current configuration of the instrument should be displayed an
113. on is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity are selected e Use Burst Velocities VN VE VU to calculate speed and direction using the instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected e Use Both to calculate speed and direction for both the average and instantaneous velocity selections This option is available only if both average North Velocity and East Velocity and both instantaneous North Velocity and East Velocity are selected In the Calculate Speed and Direction area selected the Use Up Velocities check box to include Up Velocity along with North Velocity and East Velocity in the current speed calculations Click OK to close the Download Options dialog box and apply the selections or click Cancel to close the dialog box without applying the selections Click Browse The Save As dialog box for ASCII files shown in Figure 8 3 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the retrieved parameter data Filaneme Sae Sessa AS Ol Filos POAT ka Cancel M Operas matini Figure 8 3 The Save As Dialog Box for ASCII Files Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the parameter data file June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 8 Retrieving and Saving Data from the Instruments In the File name text box enter the name of the file in w
114. ons and all run under the Windows 95 the Windows 98 or the Windows NT platform ACMPost which is used to input current velocity data that have been acquired from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM These data are processed for display in four separate graphics displays the Time display the Speed and Direction display the Progressive Vector display and the Direction Distribution display The Time display shows a plot of current velocities versus either number of scans or time The Speed and Direction display shows a stick plot of current speed and direction where the speed is calculated from the square root of the sum of the squares of the vector averaged horizontal current velocities and the direction is calculated from the arctangent The current speed is represented as the length of a line one line for each scan and the direction as the orientation of each line 0 to 360 clockwise from straight up where 0 is true north The Progressive Vector display shows current speed and direction information on a polar graph and as in the Speed and Direction display the vector averaged horizontal current velocity is represented as the length and orientation of a line one line for each scan The Direction Distribution display shows histograms of the vector averaged current velocities and the current directions each versus number of scans June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual WAVEPost which is used to input current velocity and pressure data that have been a
115. or the instrument s tilt The vector averaged east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt The vector averaged up down vertical component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to true vertical and compensated for the instruments tilt The vector average of the instrument s tilt in degrees Vector averaging of the selected parameters is performed at specified intervals The averaging interval is entered in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes The minimum averaging interval is 15 seconds the maximum 59 minutes 59 seconds June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Note If a value for the Average On Time is entered the Average Interval should be set to an integer number that is evenly divisible into the Average On Time See Setting the Run Times and the Sampling Rate on page 5 33 for information on the Average On Time For example if the Average On Time is 10 minutes the Average Interval should be set to 1 2 5 or 10 minutes Otherwise some averaging intervals will be shorter than the Average Interval To select the current velocity and tilt vector averages and their averaging interval Choose Configure Configure Average Configuration After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Average Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 10 on
116. or both the displays are updated every second For a 3D ACM Wave the displays are updated every second only Note for a 3D ACM Wave the Current Time Current Date Next Time and Next Date displays are not applicable for the burst parameter data and therefore are not shown June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Figure 7 3 The Graphics Display In addition to the parameter displays and for a 2D ACM and 3D ACM only the following time and date displays which are based on the set time and date of your computer are provided Current Time Displays the time the last averaging interval ended Current Date Displays today s date Next Time Displays the time the next averaging interval will start Next Date Displays the date the next averaging interval will start Note If the Average Interval is less than 15 seconds the Current Time Current Date Next Time and Next Date displays are not shown The time and date displays which are based on the set time of the instrument are also provided Instrument Time Displays the instrument time Instrument Date Displays the instrument date 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data To close the graphics display and to continue or stop data acquisition Click Run Instrument gt End Graphics Mode The graphics display closes and the Instrument Running window opens Instrument Running
117. ou can also choose to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations The vertical scales which are in number of scans are adjusted continuously during data acquisition To open the Distribution graphics display click the Distribution option 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Figure 7 10 The Progressive Vector Graphics Display 10 27s Direction degrees Figure 7 11 The Distribution Graphics Display June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data The Pressure Analysis Graphics Display The Pressure Analysis graphics display which is shown in Figure 7 12 provides both a plot of pressure in dBars verses number of scans and a frequency spectrum of wave height in m Hz The horizontal scale of the pressure graph is in number of scans and is adjusted continuously during data acquisition Five selectable full scale frequencies from 0 25 Hz to 2 00 Hz are available for the horizontal scale of the wave height frequency spectrum which can be shown as a bar graph a continuous line or X marks and any one of these as a 3 D plot To open the Pressure Analysis graphics display click the Press Analysis option g S wE 2 2 Figure 7 12 The Pressure Analysis Graphics Display The Wave Direction Graphics Display The Wave Direction graphics display which is shown in Figure 7 13
118. page 5 22 opens Select the Average tab Select the check boxes for the current velocity and tilt vector averages you want to output and store and clear the check boxes for those you do not Enter the averaging interval in minutes and seconds mm ss in the Average Interval text boxes Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Average Configuration dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the Average Configuration dialog box without saving any changed selections The Burst Configuration Dialog Box You can configure a 3D ACM Wave to output and store some parameters at a selectable sampling rate This is the burst rate where the burst rate parameters are selected using the Burst Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 13 You can configure the instrument to run at the burst rate at specified intervals the Interval Time and for a specified period of time the Burst On Time See Setting the Run Times and the Sampling Rate on page 5 33 for information on how to select the sampling rate and enter the Burst On Time and the Interval Time 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Burst Configuration a BE 1 CTO Cancel F Ie ie Pressure Help E Hoth veipa EN Esst siochy T Weer A D Channeli F Up Yolocity m Pou ive Fiend Tima n Meman Memon Sret 32 MBytes Memory Sia t Eas Curent Record Lengi
119. perating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data A Log Data window opens asking if you want to record data to the instrument s internal memory Clicking either Yes or No in the Lot Data window opens the Time Series graphics display shown in Figure 7 8 on page 7 15 To open any of the other available displays click the corresponding option button in the upper left corner of the Time Series graphics display You can set up any of the graphics displays to provide depth correction to compensate for wave frequency attenuation as a function of the depth of the 3D ACM Wave The setup is done in the Depth Settings dialog box shown in Figure 7 7 The Depth Settings dialog box is opened by clicking Depth in any of the graphics displays Depth Settings Water Dep 000 meters OK higirument Depih non meters Cancel l Enable Depth Comrection tp Figure 7 7 The Depth Settings Dialog Box To set up the depth correction Click Depth in the graphics display The Depth Settings dialog box shown in Figure 7 7 opens Select the Enable Depth Correction check box to enable depth correction Enter the actual water depth in meters in the Water Depth text box Enter the depth in meters of the 3D ACM Wave in the Instrument Depth text box Click OK to save the new depth settings and close the Depth Settings dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new settings The depth correction is applied to all the gr
120. ployment considerations regarding near surface and near bottom fixed platform and moored installations Similarly for a 3D ACM Wave refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual Modes of Operation Before you deploy and ACM under its own internal battery power you must decide which method of deployment to use The method of deployment is determined by which of the available modes of operation is selected The 2D ACM and 3D ACM have three operating modes The 3D ACM Wave however has both running and operating modes where each running mode functions with one or more operating modes The 2D ACM s and the 3D ACM s three operating modes are the following Continuous operating mode Interval operating mode Delayed operating mode The 3D ACM Wave has three similarly named running modes Continuous running mode Interval running mode Delayed running mode June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 6 Deploying the Instruments And each running mode functions with one or more of three operating modes Average operating mode Burst operating mode Average and Burst Interleaved operating mode The different modes of operation allow you to deploy an instrument under its own battery power in a way that makes the most efficient use of the available memory and maximizes the battery life 2D ACM and 3D ACM Modes of Operation The 2D ACM and 3D ACM have three operating modes Continuous mode where the instrument continuously stores t
121. r important information regarding installations that use a direct connection to the instrument Real Time Acquisition Digital and Graphics Displays 3DACM 97 provides a digital display for viewing real time data from a 2D ACM or a 3D ACM The digital display allows you to view instantaneous and average current velocities and current speed in cm sec or knots sea temperature sea pressure sound velocity and compass and CTD data all on one display In addition 3DACM97 provides a graphics display for viewing real time data from any ACM The graphics display provides a combination of analog and digital displays of battery voltage A D channels instrument time and other information You can also change the graphics display settings such as full scale ranges and the colors of the needles in the analog displays See Changing the graphics Display Settings on page 7 9 for instructions on how to change the graphics display June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Viewing the Digital Display and Saving Data from a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Once configured a 2D ACM or 3D ACM can be run and the parameter data acquired in real time while viewing the data on a digital display and saving the data to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are listed under the parameter names To commence data acquisition and to view the digital display
122. rd The record length in bytes is shown in the Memory tab in the Configure ACM dialog box See Setting Up Memory on page 5 16 for information on the Memory tab Note For a complete mathematical description of the instantaneous parameters refer to the 3D ACM amp Coastal 3D ACM Service Manual June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments The instantaneous parameter selections are listed below where X Y and Z Velocity parameters reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 5 4 X Velocity Y Velocity Z Velocity North Velocity East Velocity Up Velocity Sound Velocity CTD Sea Temperature Pressure Battery Voltage User A D Channel 1 User A D Channel 2 3DACM97 Operating Manual The X component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to a reference notch on the velocity head of instrument The Y component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to a reference notch on the velocity head of instrument The Z component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument 3D ACM only The north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt The east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt The up down vertical co
123. rrect see Setting the Run Times on page 5 12 for instructions on how to set the instrument s time and date Verify that the expected running days shown in the Expected Running Days display is adequate Verify that the expected end date shown in the Expected End Date display is adequate Note the amount of the instrument s internal memory that will be used in the Expected Memory Usage display Note how many days it will take to fill the instrument s internal memory in the Memory will Fill in display Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the Configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Configuring a 3D ACM Wave Configuring a 3D ACM Wave requires that you make the following settings e Select the current velocity pressure and optional instantaneous parameters to be output and stored e Select the compass and tilt instantaneous parameters to be output and stored and whether to use them in the current velocity calculations e Select the vector averages to be output and stored and over what interval e Select the burst parameters e Enter the delay time and date the interval time and the average and burst on times e Select the sampling rate The settings are altogether made in three dialog boxe
124. s the Average Configuration Burst Configuration and configure Time dialog boxes All three dialog boxes are opened from the Configure menu Note If the instrument has not been checked since starting 3DACM97 the Configure menu items that open the Average Configuration Burst Configuration and Configure Time dialog boxes are not listed See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for instructions on how to check the instrument The Average Configuration Dialog Box Selecting the current velocity pressure and optional parameters the compass and tilt parameters and the current velocity and tilt vector averages to be output and stored by a 3D ACM Wave is performed using the Average Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 10 The Average Configuration dialog box also displays the length in bytes of each data record in the Current Record Length display and the available instrument memory in megabytes in the Memory Size 1 and Memory Size 2 displays where each memory is a single 32 MB PCMCIA card To open the Average Configuration dialog box Choose Configure gt Configure Average Configuration 3DACM97 first reads the current configuration of the instrument while displaying which items are being read and then it opens the dialog box Note If the instrument has not been checked since starting 3DACM97 the Configure Average Configuration item in the Configure menu is not listed See Checking the Instruments on page 5 1 for instru
125. s of the battery packs This section provides instructions on how to degauss a battery pack and how to check and replace the ACM battery packs To check or replace an ACM battery pack you must first remove the mooring frame and then the instrument s end cap After these items are removed the battery pack can be checked while it is connected to the instrument And if necessary the battery pack can be disconnected and replaced with a fresh pack The battery check and replacement procedures in this section comprise disassembling the instruments to check the battery packs installing fresh battery packs and reassembling the instruments Degaussing a Battery Pack Before installing a new battery pack in an ACM the battery pack should be degaussed This is especially important for alkaline battery packs which contain magnetic materials that may adversely affect the performance of the instrument s compass Degaussing reduces these magnetic effects To degauss the battery packs a degaussing coil is required which is simply a large coil that is energized with an AC current The battery pack is passed through the coil and then slowly removed Degaussing coils are typically used to eliminate the magnetic fields that affect picture tube alignment and are available from a number of sources including the following Butler Tool amp Design 641 South Newton Street Gooland IL 47948 A battery pack is shown being passed through a Butler Tool amp Desig
126. saved to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both The graph scales the colors of the plots and graph backgrounds and various other graphics displays settings can be changed from the default or previous setup See Setting up the 3D ACM Wave Graphics Displays on page 7 20 for instructions on how to set up the graphics displays Viewing the Graphics Displays and Saving Data from a 3D ACM Wave Once configured a 3D ACM Wave can be run and the parameter data acquired in real time while viewing the data on a graphics display and saving the data to a text file or to the instrument s internal memory or to both When the text file is opened in a text editor the data are listed under the parameter names The graph plots are updated once a second however all the selected parameter data are saved Note Although all the selected parameter data are saved only the selected burst parameters are plotted See Selecting the Current Velocity Pressure and Optional Burst Parameters on page 5 29 for instructions on how to select the burst parameters To commence data acquisition and to view the graphics displays and save the data Choose Run Instrument Real Time Wave Acquisition The Log Data window opens Log Data a Do you want to kog the dats to afileT Click Yes if you want to save data to a file or click No if you do not 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data I
127. scratches are found on the O ring replace the O ring When replacing the O ring first clean the O ring surface on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel Then lightly lubricate the new O ring with silicone grease and install it onto the end cap Insert the foam pad between the battery pack and the electronics chassis Press the end cap into the housing being careful not to pinch the battery wires 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Install the isolator over the end cap leaving only a small gap as shown Smallfgap Carefully thread the band clamp of the mooring frame only ap around the fingers of the velocity head until it is over the end cap and then slide the top of the mooring frame onto the velocity head j e7 Isolato Attach the band clamp to the end cap and then align the mooring frame with the fingers as shown in Figure 9 4 on page 9 6 Secure the band clamp with the band clamp nut and bolt and tighten the bolt to 1 Nem Screw the zinc anode onto the threaded rod until it is secure Secure the mooring frame to the velocity head with the four socket head set screws Spread the Voss clamp slightly and then slide it past the velocity head and onto the end cap Position the Voss clamp over the gap in the isolator latch the clamp and then tighten the self locking nut Caution To ensure the Voss clamp does not make contact with the end cap the clamp
128. se some of the instantaneous parameters described in Selecting the Compass and Tilt Instantaneous Parameters on page 5 24 In addition you can select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north east and up current velocity burst parameter calculations Burst Contiquration Parameters Compass Sawa Cancel micu r Pe ears Be coh j Heip T Use Compass in veloci Galculahon T Use Tilin alocty Calculations Memory Sia 1 32 Bytes Memory Sia t 0 Myss Curent Record Length O Figure 5 14 The Burst Configuration Dialog Box Compass Tab The compass and tilt burst parameter selections are the following Compass X Compass Y Compass Z Tilt X Tilt Y Direction 0 360 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments You can also select whether to use the compass and tilt parameters in the north east and up current velocity burst parameter calculations Use Compass in Velocity Calculation Select to use the X Y and Z compass parameters Use Tilt in Velocity Calculations Select to use the X and Y tilt parameters To select the compass and tilt burst parameters and to select whether to use them in the north east and up current velocity burst parameter calculations Choose Configure Configure Burst Configuration After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Burst Configuration dialog box shown in Figure 5 13 on page 5 29 ope
129. selected parameters determines the number of bytes in each data record The record length in bytes is shown in the Current Record Length display in the Average Configuration dialog box Note For a complete mathematical description of the compass and tilt parameters refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Average Confiquration Porsmeters Compass aeg Fe Donpass H i Tii Compose E Tik y Cancel F Compass 2 E Direction 0 360 Heip E Use Compass in Velocity Calculation E Use Tilt in etosty Calculations Mamor Size 1 32 Mbytes Mamoy Siez 0 Mits Curent Record Lengih 48 Figure 5 11 The Average Configuration Dialog Box Compass Tab The compass and tilt parameter selections are listed below and reflect the orientation of the ACM shown in Figure 5 4 on page 5 7 Compass X The cosine of the instrument s X axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Compass Y The cosine of the instrument s Y axis rotation H relative to magnetic north Compass Z The cosine of the instrument s Z axis rotation H_ relative to magnetic north Tilt X The X component of the instrument s tilt T in degrees Tilt Y The Y component of the instruments tilt T in degrees Direction 0 360 The instrument s heading from 0 to 360 relative to magnetic north You can also select whether to use the compass and ti
130. so interface with an optional CTD and includes two DC input channels which interface with most DC output sensors including dissolved oxygen pH chlorophyll light transmission and others The 2D ACM can be powered from an external DC power supply or from an internal alkaline battery pack Data can be acquired in real time in ASCII format through an RS 232 or optional RS 485 serial interface at baud rates up to 19200 bits sec or the i instrument can be deployed and the data stored in its Figure 1 1 standard 1 MB internal flash memory for later retrieval The 2D ACM is small in size and low in weight and has a depth rating of 200 or optional 7000 meters In addition a 1 5 ton working strength 316 stainless steel mooring frame is included and a 5 ton frame of the same material is available as an option 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 3D ACM Acoustic Current Meter which measures current velocity in three dimensions and includes a 3 axis fluxgate compass for measuring the Earth s magnetic field a 2 axis electrolytic tilt sensor for measuring tilt a solid state temperature sensor for measuring water temperature and an optional pressure sensor for measuring the depth of the instrument The 3D ACM can also interface with an optional CTD and includes two DC input channels which interface with most DC output sensors The 3D ACM can be powered from an external DC power supply or froma an internal alkaline battery pack Data cn be acquired i
131. t of the current velocity in cm sec relative to a reference notch on the velocity head of instrument Y Velocity The Y component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to a reference notch on the velocity head of instrument 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Z Velocity The Z component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument North Velocity The north south component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt East Velocity The east west component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to magnetic north and compensated for the instrument s tilt Up Velocity The up down vertical component of the current velocity in cm sec relative to true vertical compensated for the instrument s tilt Sound Velocity The sound velocity in water in m sec CTD The CTD outputs of conductivity in mmho cm temperature in C and pressure in dBars CTD instrument is optional Sea Temperature The water temperature in C Pressure The water pressure in dBars Battery Voltage The instrument battery voltage in volts User A D Channel 1 The output in counts from 0 to 4095 of the Channel 1 A D You can also select whether you want to record a time stamp with each data record Record Time in Memory Select to record a time stamp with each data r
132. t on its side If required rotate the end cap slightly while pulling Figure 9 7 3D ACM Wave Disassembled for Battery Pack Replacement June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Locate the battery wires where they attach to the in line battery connector which plugs into the end cap in line connector Leave the connectors plugged in and tough the probes of a digital voltmeter to the exposed pins on the back of the connector the probe to the blue wire s pin for an alkaline battery pack or the red wire s pin for a lithium battery pack and the probe to the black wire s pin The voltage for an alkaline battery pack should be 2 6 VDC or higher The voltage for a lithium pack should be 6 8 VDC or higher Caution If the 3D ACM Wave has been deployed for some time it is recommended that the battery pack be replaced regardless of the voltage reading To install a fresh 3D ACM Wave battery pack Unplug the battery pack in line connector from the end cap in line connector Remove the foam pad and then remove the battery pack by sliding it out of the housing Install a fresh battery pack into the housing Plug the in line battery connector into the in line end cap connector To reassemble the 3D ACM Wave Clean the O ring on the end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel and after carefully inspecting the O ring for any nicks or scratches apply a thin coat of silicone grease If nicks or
133. talling and Starting 3DACM97 Starting 3DACM97 To start 3DACM97 Select Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications The FSI Applications menu opens E sDAcm9 3DACM97 Help Figure 2 7 Choose 3DACM9Q7 3DACM97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Da migm peiresn De Gonmei b OOOO O Figure 2 8 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 Exiting 3DACM97 To exit 3DACM97 Select File from the menu bar in the Main window See SECTION 3 Windows and Commands for information on the Main window and how to access commands from the menu bar The File menu opens Choose Exit Uninstalling 3DACM97 To uninstall 3DACM97 Exit from 3DACM97 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel to open the Control Panel Choose Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel The Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box opens pel ema hives Hain erie Un To rel 6 es ges ee oe ee a Cd e i ae Jet oiim pO ae be ey eB Dp c ee Tae Beier oe mi ae ed Ce doy a Figure 2 9 Select 3DACM97 and click Add Remove Click Yes when asked to confirm that you want to remove the program and all of its components 3DACM97 is removed from your computer June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 3 Windows and Commands ll of 3DACM97 s commands are access from the Main window which opens
134. ten the Voss clamp June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Checking and Replacing a 3D ACM Wave Battery Pack In procedures that follow refer to Figure 9 6 which shows the 3D ACM Wave with it mooring frame and to Figure 9 7 on page 9 11 which shows the disassembled 3D ACM Wave and its battery pack To disassemble the 3D ACM Wave and check the battery pack Loosen the self locking nut on the Voss clamp and unlatch the clamp Remove the Voss clamp by spreading the band slightly and sliding it past the velocity head and then remove the isolator on the end cap Mooring Pil re frame Socket head i l set screws 4 Velocity head Fingers Voss clamp Isolator under Voss clamp Band clamp nut and bolt Zinc anode Band clamp Housing Figure 9 6 3D ACM Wave with Mooring Frame 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Using a 3 32 Allen wrench loosen the four socket head set screws that secure the mooring from to the velocity head Unscrew and remove the zinc anode on the band clamp Remove the nut and bolt on the band clamp Carefully lift the mooring frame from the velocity head and then slowly thread the band clamp around the fingers of the velocity head until the frame and band clamp are free of the velocity head Set the mooring frame aside Carefully pull the end cap straight out from the housing and lay i
135. the O ring first clean the O ring surface onthe end cap with a lint free cloth or paper towel Then lightly lubricate the new O ring with silicone grease and install it onto the end cap Insert the foam pad between the battery pack and the electronics chassis Press the end cap into the housing being careful not to pinch the battery wires 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 9 Replacing the Battery Packs Install the isolator over the end cap leaving only a small gap as shown Carefully thread the band clamp of the mooring frame around the fingers of the velocity head until it is over the end cap and then slide the top of the mooring frame onto the velocity head ce at Attach the band clamp to the end cap and then align the mooring frame with the fingers as shown in Figure 9 4 on page 9 6 Secure the band clamp with the band clamp nut and bolt and tighten the bolt to 1 Nem Screw the zinc anode onto the threaded rod until it is secure Secure the mooring frame to the velocity head with the four socket head set screws Spread the Voss clamp slightly and then slide it past the velocity head and onto the end cap Position the Voss clamp over the gap in the isolator latch the clamp and then tighten the self locking nut Caution To ensure the Voss clamp does not make contact with the end cap the clamp must be positioned directly over the gap in the isolator as shown Caution Do not overtigh
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138. the dialog box without saving the entered time 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Saving the Instrument Configuration to a File Once you configure an ACM you can save the instrument configuration to a file When saved you can open the instrument configuration file to configure the instrument with the saved settings instread of configuring the instrument manually See Configuring an Instrument from a Saved File on page 5 38 for instructions on how to open the configuration file and configure the instrument To save the instrument configuration to a file Choose File gt Save The Save As dialog box for ACM files shown in Figure 5 16 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the configuration settings Senin GACH Ceniguration fl g EE mj Fila jema IETA Wre Comig oo Smm asppa FE ACH Files PACKI T Tanesi PM Open ai paints Figure 5 16 The Save As Dialog Box for ACM Files Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the instrument configuration file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the configuration settings The extension acm is added automatically Click Save to save the configuration settings to the specified file and close the Save As dialog box for ACM files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the settings June 2003 3
139. ting prior to shipment Any damage that occurs as a direct result of flooding is NOT covered by this warranty If a product is returned for warranty repair and no defect is found the customer will be charged a diagnostic fee plus all shipping costs Incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred as a result of a product s malfunction are not the responsibility of FSI Equipment not manufactured by FSI is supported only to the extent of the original equipment manufacturer s OEM original warranties All OEM sensors that utilize electrodes oxygen cartridges pH ORP etc are warranted at the time of shipment and shall perform upon initial installation within the OEM s warranty FSI will replace the product or defective part with a similar model product or part but only to the extent that the OEM warrants All returned products must be accompanied by a Returned Material Authorization RMA number issued by FSI Shipments without an RMA number will not be accepted Liability FSI shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages injuries or losses as a result of the installation testing operation or servicing of FSI products 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Falmouth Scientific Inc Return Procedure Before returning any equipment to FSI you must contact FSI and obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number assists FSI in identifying the origin and tracking the location of returned items
140. tions gt 3DACM97 3DACM97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window shown in Figure 3 1 on page 3 1 opens Choose Configure gt Check Instrument 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments 3DACM97 displays which items are being checked during the check instrument process and then displays a graphic of a 3D ACM Wave in the display area of the Main window as shown in Figure 5 2 The Instrument Identification window in the Main window displays the model and serial numbers firmware version and calibration date of the instrument 3D WAVE Figure 5 2 The Main Window after Checking a 3D ACM Wave Checking the Instrument Automatically on Startup 2DACM97 can be configured to check the instrument automatically when you start the program To configure 3DACM97 to automatically check the instrument on startup Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM97 starts and the 3DACM97 Main windows shown in Figure 3 1 on page 3 1 opens Choose File gt Properties June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments The 3DACM9Q7 Settings dialog box opens IDACMS Settings M heck lor insinamart ai Progam Siar oa Cancel Help File Lecebor Help E DAC IDM oF hie Select the Check for Instrument at Program Start check box Click OK to save the new setting and close the 3DACM97 Settings dialog box or click Cancel to c
141. to close the dialog box without saving the new selection Verifying the Operation of the Instruments Once you have connected an ACM to your commuter s serial port and to a power supply you can verify that your computer is communicating with the instrument and that the instrument is functioning properly This procedure is recommended when you connect an instrument to your computer for the first time Verifying the Operation of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM To verify the operation of a 2D ACM or 3D ACM Switch the KS switch on the test cable to KS ON Note If you have fabricated your own test cable be sure Pin 5 and Pin 1 of the instrument s bulkhead connector are connected to power supply ground This connection enables Kick Start Choose Start gt Programs gt FSI Applications gt 3DACM97 3DACM9Q7 starts and the 3DACM97 Main window opens Choose Communications gt Communications Window The Communications Window shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 7 opens 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Note In the steps that follow you are instructed to type characters directly in the communications Window Unless otherwise stated letters can be typed in either upper case or lower case Each series of characters which are shown in bold type in the instructions compose a single command And unless otherwise stated you must press Enter after typing the characters to execute the c
142. u wantto stor the Cibrian Constants to a file p Click Yes if you want to save the calibration constants to a file or click No if you do not If you click Yes the Save As dialog box for CAL files shown in Figure 4 6 opens This dialog box is used to create the file in which to save the calibration constants If you click No the Save Calibration Constants dialog box closes and the calibration constants are not saved Saen ACH C hibmion Files a aj EE m mianame ocom OOOO l Smmasppa Cal Piles PEAL z Cancel M Opena patani Figure 4 6 The Save As Dialog Box for CAL Files Click the arrow in the Save in drop down list box and select the folder in which to save the calibration constants file In the File name text box enter the name of the file in which to save the calibration constants The extension cal is added automatically 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Click Save to save the calibration constants to the specified file and close the Save As dialog box for CAL files or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the calibration constants Loading the Calibration Constants from a Saved File 3DACM97 allows you to load the calibration constants from a calibration constants file a file with extension ca that contains the instrument calibration constants to the internal memory of an ACM To load the calibration constants from a saved f
143. ual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation Note In the steps that follow you are instructed to type characters directly in the Communications Window Unless otherwise stated letters can be typed in either upper case or lower case Each series of characters which are shown in bold type in the instructions compose a single command And unless otherwise stated you must press Enter after typing the characters to execute the command For detailed information on these commands and many other 3D ACM Wave commands refer to the 3D ACM Wave Service Manual Type O and then press Enter This places the instrument in Open mode To verify this press Enter again The words OPEN MODE should be displayed Type S N and then press Enter The serial number of the instrument should be displayed For example S N 15000W Type BMODE and then press Enter The following message should be displayed burst mode only enabled Type TX ON and then press Enter This selects the Tils X burst parameter Type TY ON and then press Enter This selects the Tilt Y burst parameter Type RDMB and then press Enter The burst parameters that have been selected to be output and stored by the instrument should be displayed Look for TXB ON and TYB ON and note which two adjacent columns they are located in The columns are separated by commas Type R and then press Enter This places the instrument in Run mode and a
144. ubconn MCIL5M and is available from the following source MacArtney Inc 40 Western Way P O Box 68 Duxbury MA 02331 U S A Tel 781 934 0719 Fax 781 934 0699 Power Supply Requirements A 7 15 VDC 12 VDC nominal 50 mA power supply is required to externally power a 2D ACM a 7 35 VDC 12 VDC nominal 50 mA power supply is required for a 3D ACM or a 3D ACM Wave Higher current capacity is required when optional sensors are installed A power supply of sufficient current capacity is available from FSI See Optional Items on page ix for the FSI part number If necessary however the instrument can be powered from it internal batteries The Optional RS 485 Interface An optional RS 485 interface instead of the standard RS 232 interface can be installed on an ACM If the instrument has been ordered with this option a Converter Box is also included In this configuration the test cable connects to the Converter Box and the Converter Box connects to your computer If a power supply is used it connects to the Converter Box where the Converter Box provides banana jacks that are used to connect power to the KS Switch Box 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 4 Connecting the Instruments and Verifying Operation OO Doy Figure 4 1 Bulkhead Connector Face View Instrument to Computer Connections Instrument Bulkhead SEUme Computer DB 9 Connector Signal WIRE Direction PIN COLOR LABEL
145. ure ACM or Average Configuration dialog box and configure the instrument or click Cancel to close the dialog box without configuring the instrument 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments Printing the Configuration File Once you have configured an ACM either manually or from a saved file the configuration file can be printed To print an ACM configuration file Choose File gt Print Configuration The Print dialog box opens Select the printer to use and then click OK The ACM configuration file is printed An example of a printed 3D ACM Wave configuration file is shown in Figure 5 18 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments SR AguIIT Falmouth Scientihic bic JIA Raute 284 PCD Jhi 315 Ualaumel Ala ODES A Fhine 506 564 ThA FAW SMH Sted TEA ID WAY E Configuration Burst Confipumadiione Wado Be che Mota Director WH Walon nei che East Creston WE alec Ft in the Up Drezi vu Saga Frair SORES Inn COMPASS data w Il be syed n ca glg ors Ihn CUT data wll Ee seed r caktule ore lime Slat oye tan ATE Acrage Configuration Melos ty in qha ureri WE Yelo fs In be Y arerioa T Yel ir ite r Larmeciuan vz walg ty in dhe Morh rean WH elgg Wor ite Fast Orectiot WE Yelp r ite Up Direchon WL Bardey utaga Aa TT Hi omans Reade HE Hy Compass Aradno HY Hz Vampass Headng HIZ Tit nahr amp
146. val The 3D ACM has a depth rating of 25 meters and a tri pod stand is available as an option June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 Section 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 his section describes how to install 3DACM97 from the 3DACM97 For Windows 95 CD ROM 3DACM97 is installed using the FSI 3DACM97 Setup program which is started by choosing the Add Remove Programs icon in the Windows Control Panel In addition this section describes how to start exit and uninstall 3DACM97 Note Before installing 3DACM97 uninstall any previous version of the program if installed on your computer See Uninstalling 3DACM97 3DACM97 on page 2 5 for instructions on how to uninstall 3DACM97 Installing 3DACM97 To install 3DACM97 Exit all programs and turn off any virus protection or screen save software Insert the 3DACM97 For Windows 95 CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel to open the Control Panel Choose Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel The Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box opens kaiia winners Gep cence Cem To hotel b ee proper iors a bop dai o CO sn rbh aai rect a The tiran seer can be mirma rere bry Qiks Tha a Se ni cy me veal coepeptess nebati dern iha bel amd ce Arii ieee FO Eos i Cane Figure 2 1 June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 2 Installing and Starting 3DACM97 Click Instal
147. ve the new graph setup and close the Speed and Direction Graph Options dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Setting up the Progressive Vector Graphics Display The Progressive Vector graphics display can be set up to provide three different colors for the vector plots depending on the range in percent of full scale in which the calculated speed falls for each scan In addition 3DACM97 allows you to adjust the full scale speed shown on the polar graph in m sec and to choose whether to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations You can also choose to sum the vector plots and to select to have each vector plot represent the average current speed and direction over a specified number of scans To set up the Progressive Vector graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The Progressive Vector Graph Options dialog box shown in Figure 7 17 opens Progressie Yactor Graph Options Progressive Vector Graph Options ea biearmurm b swgnhiude fi a m s Average Length lo a Cancel Graph Needle Colar Help EES Dwl finite Min 73 Blue AG Ao POD Fs Red T Sum Wectors on Progressive Fial T Use Up Velorty im calculators Tite of Prognesshe vacios P
148. wave height and can be set up to display the wave frequency spectrum in any of five frequency scales and in any of three available spectrum display styles In addition any of the spectrum display styles can be displayed in 3D To set up the Pressure Analysis graphics display Double click anywhere in the graph or right click and then choose Graph Setup from the shortcut menu that opens The Pressure Analysis Setup dialog box shown in Figure 7 19 opens June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Pressure Analysis Setup ceil tad Bar Graph Coriiuous Line Cancel Ps Maks M ID Displey Help Frequency Scale C Les He Fq00Re A 2SH m LED HE PT 2 00HE Title of Speed and Cerection Plot Title Figure 7 19 The Pressure Analysis Setup Dialog Box In the Spectrum Display area of the Pressure Analysis Setup dialog box select the Bar Graph the continuous Line or the X Marks option In the Spectrum Display area select 3D Display of you want to display the wave height frequency spectrum in 3D In the Frequency Scale area select a frequency scale for the wave height frequency spectrum The selected frequency scale determines full scale for the horizontal axis of the wave height frequency spectrum Click OK to save the new graph set up and close the Pressure Analysis Setup dialog box or click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving the new setup Setting up the Wave
149. x Enter the Delayed Time in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss in the Delayed Time text box Select the Record Time in Memory check box to record a time stamp with each data record or clear the check box to not record a time stamp Do one of the following e Click Save to save your selections and close the configure ACM dialog box e Click another tab e Click Cancel to close the configure ACM dialog box without saving any changed selections The Time Tab also displays the instrument s current time and date in the Instrument Time and Instrument Date displays Caution The displayed time and date is that which was read by 3DACM97 from the instrument when the instrument was checked It is not updated while the dialog box is open However the time and date can be set using the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box as described below 3DACM97 Operating Manual June 2003 SECTION 5 Checking and Configuring the Instruments To set the instrument s time and date Choose Configure gt Configure Instrument After 3DACM97 reads the instrument configuration the Configure ACM dialog box shown in Figure 5 3 on page 5 5 opens Select the Time tab Click Set The Enter Local Time and Date dialog box opens Enier Local Time and Onin El Time TE Dete 00 03 1999 Concel Caution The displayed time and date in the Enter Local Time and Date dialog box is that which was ready be 3DACM97 from the computer on which 3DA
150. xis text box enter the full scale current speed for the vertical axis Enter the number of scans over which to average the speed and direction data for each stick plot in the Average Length text box Enter zero if you do not want to display averages June 2003 3DACM97 Operating Manual SECTION 7 Acquiring and Viewing Real Time Data Speed and Diraction Graph Options Mamimun Welocsby Y Ade n mja Average Length fo Graph Needle Color alp fio ds emie Alio 73 Bue AD to D003 Red Speed and Crecion Graph Options Cancel te P Use Up vielosty in calculations Title of Speed and Deecton Plot Tef Figure 7 16 The Speed and Direction Gr aph Options Dialog Box In the Graph Needle Color area of the Speed and Direction Graph Options dialog box click the down arrow in the 0 to 39 drop down list box and select a color for the stick plots The color of the sticks in the plot will be the selected color when the current speed is anywhere in the range 0 to 39 of the Maximum Velocity Y Axis entered in Step 2 Repeat Step 4 for the 40 to 79 and 80 to 100 drop down list boxes The colors of the sticks in the plot will be the selected colors when the current speed is within the corresponding range of the Maximum Velocity Y Axis Select the Use Up Velocity in calculations check box if you want to include the up velocities along with the horizontal velocities in the current speed calculations Click OK to sa

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