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1. To Plus V2 Electronics P EXT PWR 1 Red En Signal Tx or DO 2 Green 2 Si Rx or DO 3 White 3 4 5 9 Pin D Connector 5 Blue Unused 6 Screen Unused 7 Unused 8 External Power je 2 8 Li 8 2 0003 ei 8 bm 8 FS External Power E 9 Pin D Connector 0 E U Noise Suppression Ferrite TITLE Mame NA bathyMETREC X SERIES COMMS AND POWER INTERFACE rmn AML PART NO bathyMETREC X PDC bMTX P1S4 P2S2 60 2 SZ 655 3655 SLDRW www AMLoceanographic com 27 JUN 2012 MC7 GA 034692. mount blanking plug Secondary Xchange mount blanking plug LED Indicator The LED indicator is located next to the data power connector on the instrument top end cap The LED indicator will be on whenever the data power cable is plugged into the instrument instrument will not start logging until it is immersed in water and it takes its first sample at the programmed sampling rate The LED indicator displays are as follows LED is a constant green This indicates the instrument is on and has sufficient power e LED is flashing green The instrument has sufficient power and is collecting data LED is off with data power cable attached The instrument is not working properly Consult the troubleshooting section or call the service department User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast AML Oceanographic SeaCast can be used to set up an instrument for profiling or monitoring data Full details on the instrument configuration process can be found in the SeaCast manual The following is an overview of the setup process Selecting an Instrument for Configuration On the Instrument tab the first row of fields Port Baud Rate and Status control and display the communications with the instrument VAS Type Sensor Calibrated Accuracy Range SV Xchange 200895 01 16 13 0 007 m s avg 1375 1625 m s P C Xchange 500272 03
3. 13 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to the instrument SET STARTUP NOHEADER disables the power up header information o SET STARTUP MONITOR enables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 2 S sets the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT 07 sets fixed 38400 baud rate Note Details on the SET DETECT command can be found in the appendix Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Disabling Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument
4. 16 Default Example tante dl 17 20 Troubleshooting TERDUM 20 Contact AML 22 nada eme pm afe cam du 23 COMIMANOS 23 Communications COMMMANGS sss ccu ett Men ob tees 23 Sampling Rate Commands 2o boe t He doa 29 Output Format CoITimmaridS cios t annee 24 Logging COMMANCS ool a as PU Ne ve 25 General np 25 Technical re Oe C a an a boo 26 Ordering COUEBS nt nus ie 29 sn a 29 29 30 Technical Overview Drawings ort tpe teo En Dr ptt 31 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X General Description of the Instrument AML Oceanographic X Series instruments and sensors are a major advancement in ocean instrumentation Swappable and interchangeable sensors dramatically improve the capabilities of ocean instrumentation in the following ways e Change the instrument sensor types while at sea within seconds a
5. AUTO DISPLAY DETECT Displays the baud rate detection settings SET DETECT ab Sets the baud rate detection a sets the number of autobaud detection attempts before the instrument reverts to the default baud rate set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b pz 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 2 1200 baud 5 9600 baud 8 57600 baud 3 2400 baud 6 19200 baud 9 115200 baud Sampling Rate Commands DISPLAY SAMPLE Displays the time based sampling rate RATE SET SAMPLE nt Sets the desired sampling rate n is a number and t is the time units Using the slash character should be read as per For instance 5 s means sampling happens every 5 seconds 5 s means 5 samples per second Examples are SETSC sets the sampling to continuous 25 Hz SET 55 5 5 samples per sec 1 Sample 1 time every 1 second SET S 2 m 2 samples per minute SETS 5 Sample 1 time every 5 minutes SET S 2 h 2 samples per hour SETS 24h Sample 1 time every 24 hours DISPLAY INCREMENT _ Displays logging increment for pressure in dBars SET PRESSURE Sets logging by increment of pressure specified by n INCREMENT increment value in dBar resolution of 2 decimal places SET SOUND Sets logging by increment of SV specified by n increment SV X INCREMENT n value in m s resolution of 1 decimal place DISPLAY SOUND
6. From 2 samples per second to 1 sample 24 hours Pressure Specific pressure increments in 0 01 steps Sound Velocity Specific sound velocity increments in 0 1 m s steps e Configurations o Single scan or continuous output o command or autonomous on power up Included Items bathyMetrec X Instrument 2m Data Power Pigtail Black dummy plug Two primary sensor blanking plugs Two secondary sensor blanking plugs USB stick with manuals and documentation Software e SeaCast 28 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Ordering Codes Instruments PDC bMTX P2S2 40 bathyMetrec X P2S2 4000m Housing PDC bMTX P2S2 60 9 bathyMetrec X 252 6000m Housing Sensors XCH SV STD SVeXchange 1375 1625m s Range Replaces XCH 0002 XCH SV 1120 SVeXchange 1100 2000m s Range XCH SV 0520 SVeXchange 500 2000m s Range XCH CND RA002 C Xchange Right Angle Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND RA070 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH CND RA090 C Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 90mS cm Range XCH CND ST002 C Xchange Straight Ultra Freshwater 0 2mS cm Range XCH CND ST070 C Xchange Straight Oceanographic 0 70mS cm Range XCH TMP n232 T Xchange 2 to 32 C Range XCH TMP n545 TeXchange 5 to 45 C Range XCH TMP 065 0 to 65 C Range XCH PRS
7. Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Post Deployment Procedures e When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed with fresh water Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air prior to disconnecting the plugs or cables Do not blow compressed air into the sensor Doing so may damage the sensitive pressure transducer diaphragm Remove the cable Place the dummy plug in the connector to protect it e Dry the instrument and stow it securely Viewing your Data You may download and view data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal To download and review data User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X e Connect the instrument to the computer using the data power cable e Click Detect Sensors on the nstrument tab SeaCast e Download the files to the computer With SeaCast enter the View Data tab then use the Choose Log File and Choose Cast fields to retrieve the desired cast 8 Seacast _ Te 15245462 15245465 15255514 152455564 15245614 15245654 15245714 15245764 15245814 15245854 15255914 15255954 15250014 15250054 15250114 15245452 15 24 54 65 15 24 55 14 15245554 15 24 56 14 15245654 15245714 15 24 57 54 15245814 1524 58 64 15245914 15245954 15259014 15250054 15250114 15250164 15250214 1525014 15250214 Le Choose Log File Cho
8. 0050 PeXchange 50 dBar XCH PRS 0100 PeXchange 100 dBar XCH PRS 0200 PeXchange 200 dBar XCH PRS 0500 PeXchange 500 dBar XCH PRS 1000 PeXchange 1000 dBar XCH PRS 2000 PeXchange 2000 dBar XCH PRS 4000 PeXchange 4000 dBar XCH PRS 5000 PeXchange 5000 dBar XCH PRS 6000 PeXchange 6000 dBar XCH PRS 6000 T065 PeXchange 6000 dBar Extended temperature calibration from 0 65 XCH TRB 0100 03 TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 0100 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 0400 03 TurbiditysXchange 0 400 NTU Range 300m XCH TRB 0400 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 400 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 1000 03 XCH TRB 1000 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 1000 NTU Range 500m XCH TRB 3000 03 XCH TRB 3000 05 TurbiditysXchange 0 1000 NTU Range 300m TurbiditysXchange 0 3000 NTU Range 300m TurbiditysXchange 0 3000 NTU Range 500m 29 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of two years from the date of delivery AML will repair or replace at its option and at no charge components which are found to be defective The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the instruments The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident or misuse and is void if
9. 28 13 0002 mS cm 0 70 mS cm P Xchange 300303 04 19 12 0017 FS 0 50 dbar T Xchange 400093 12 12 12 0001 2 32 Altimeter 57027 om The Port field selects which computer communications port to use for communication with the instrument To determine which port is connected check the ports in the Device Manager or Hardware Manager found in the Windows Control Panel The Refresh option at the bottom of the list forces SeaCast to refresh the list of available ports This is useful if a connection is made while SeaCast is running The Baud Rate field selects the baud rate to use while communicating to the instrument Lower baud rates allow longer cables to be used if using RS 232 or RS 485 Higher baud rates transfer data more quickly Choose 38 400 baud whenever possible User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X If an instrument is set to autobaud default setting it will detect the baud rate chosen in SeaCast and communicate at that baud rate If the baud rate is 7 changed in SeaCast cycle power to the instrument to re establish communications at the new baud rate 38400 D instrument connected Some instruments are set up to communicate at fixed baud rates In this case the baud rate in SeaCast must be set to the same baud rate as the instrument If the instrument baud rate is unknown the Scan switch below the Baud Rate field will for
10. Displays the logging increment for sound velocity in m s SV X INCREMENT 23 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Output Format Commands DISPLAY SCAN Displays current scan options SET SCAN NOBAT Turns the battery channel off SET SCAN BAT Turns the battery channel on SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off CX TeX and P X or SV X and P X SET SCAN DENSITY Turns the calculated density channel on CX TeX and P X or SV X and SET SCAN NOSALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel off C X TeX and P X or SV X and SET SCAN SALINITY Turns the calculated salinity channel on CX TeX and P X or SV X TeX and P X SET SCAN NOSV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel off removing it and PeX from the instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN SET SCAN SV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel on allowing it TeX and P X to be present in instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN This is only available when C P and T sensors are attached SET SCAN TIME Enables displaying time in data scan SET SCAN NOTIME Disables time from being displayed in data scan SET SCAN DATE Enables displaying date in data scan SET SCAN NODATE Disables date from being displayed in data scan DISPLAY STARTUP Displays th
11. 0 SN 50005 AML Oceanographic Ltd 969 0 MBytes installed scan 05 08 12 monit 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 05 08 12 12 56 125 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 06 54 1486 08 26 1486 08 32 1486 08 37 1486 08 44 1486 08 51 1486 08 58 1486 08 65 1486 08 72 1486 dis options Instrume nt Type bathyMetrec X UseCus SN 500 tom 05 Firmware V4 15 SampleUni EmulationMode disabled Header yes ts second SampleInterval 2 Pressurel SoundInc 0 00 nc 0 00 164 164 165 169 169 163 165 166 167 076 0000 13 076 0000 02 077 0000 06 077 0000 06 076 0000 09 075 0000 17 076 0000 17 077 0000 25 078 0000 09 21 244 21 244 244 244 244 244 244 244 244 21 21 21 21 21 009 009 009 009 009 009 009 009 009 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X LogFile sidneyte txt DateFormat I150 Date 2013 06 03 Time 14 11 50 emorySize 942 8 MB MemoryUsed 3 8 MB DisplayTime yes DisplayDate yes DisplaySalinity yes DisplayDensity yes DisplaySoundVelocity no DisplayBattery yes RelayMode RS232 mode RealtimeLogging yes LoggingTimeout 0 StartupDelay 0 DisplayHeader yes StartupMode prompt CharacterReception yes LoggingBreakMode yes Detect ionMode A3 BatteryACoefficient 3 500000E BatteryBCoefficient 2 500000E ShutDownVoltage 8 0 War
12. Chen and Frank J Millero Speed of sound in seawater at high pressures The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 62 no 5 1977 1129 1135 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Once the atmospheric pressure compensation is applied it will be applied to all pressure sensor data until it is turned off or recalculated The setting is written to memory so it remains set when the instrument is powered down Using SeaCast Atmospheric compensation is applied to a P Xchange sensor if it is installed If a sensor is not installed only the Paroscientific Digiquartz pressure sensor is used In this case the Zero option will be disabled in SeaCast For Bathymetry instruments to calculate true depth accurately use the Atmospheric compensation in SeaCast s Vertical Position view For more information please refer to the SeaCast manual Using a Terminal Emulator Establish serial communications with the instrument on your computer Refer to the Communications section of this manual for more information Once connection is established ensure the instrument is stationary and is not submerged in water To turn ON Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO ON command This will calculate and apply the offset required to compensate for current atmospheric pressure conditions To turn OFF Atmospheric pressure compensation issue the ZERO OFF command This will disable the of
13. File Name SET LOG filename txt Set Instrument Time amp Date SET TIME hh mm ss SET DATE mm dd yy Set Sampling Parameters SET SAMPLE RATE CONTINUOUS SET SAMPLE RATE 5 5 SET P INC 1 SET SOUND INC 2 The above table provides example commands only many additional sampling regimes can be established using available commands Please consult the Commands section of the Appendix for full syntax details on the commands you wish to use Accounting for Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the Surface Climate and altitude changes can create fluctuations in atmospheric barometric pressure AML s pressure sensors are sensitive enough to detect these variations When this happens the instrument s pressure channel may not read exactly zero when data is taken prior to submersion in the water Nearly all absolute pressure sensors experience atmospheric pressure offsets if they are sufficiently sensitive To compensate for this atmospheric pressure offset AML instruments have the ability to reset the pressure sensor s zero point This can be initiated using AML Oceanographic SeaCast software or a Terminal emulator command The compensation does not affect the calibration of the pressure sensor and can be turned off or recalculated at any time The compensation factor is applied through the entire calibrated pressure range Note that this compensation cannot be applied to a built in Paroscientific Digiquartz sensor as found in bathyMetrec X 1 Chen Tung
14. alled the instrument will begin logging in air o Place the instrument sensors in water The LED indicator should remain green and begin flashing indicating the instrument is powered and collecting data 20 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X o If the indicator does not light up the instrument is not operating correctly Continue with the remaining troubleshooting items e Allow at least two sample periods for the instrument to detect that it is immersed e Were the sound velocity increment pressure increment and or sample rate settings set to values that could prevent logging e Was the log file name set correctly e sthe connector damaged dirty or corroded e previous steps fail you will have to reset the instrument Send INIT command to the instrument to re initialize the memory Note The command will completely erase all settings stored on the instrument Instrument generates noisy data e 5 connector damaged dirty or corroded e f connected to external power is there noise on the power supply Switch mode power supplies are common sources of noise Nearby EMI sources such as electric motors generators and transformers can create noise If possible move the instrument and its cables away from the noise source Are the sensor s clean Are there bubbles on or in the sensor s Are the sensor s damaged Is there something nearby affecting the water temperature SeaCast fails to r
15. and perform a scan or monitor if using SeaCast Returning an Instrument to the Factory If shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre Pack the instrument in its original shipping box to prevent damage during shipping An RMA number can be requested using the contact options given in the Support section of this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for Xchange sensors and the entire instrument Deployments should never exceed the lower of these two pressure ratings For example a 5000m rated instrument equipped with 6000 dBar 0 6000m P Xchange sensor is limited to deployments of 5000m depth or less Similarly 6000m instrument equipped with a 500 dBar 0 500m P Xchange sensor is limited to deployments of 500m depth or less It is desirable to optimize the accuracy of pressure measurements by using a P Xchange sensor with a pressure range that closely matches the depth of the deployment Caution Do not exceed the specified pressure ratings of the P Xchange sensor TurbiditysXchange sensor or the instrument housing Turbidity Xchange sensors are limited to deployments of 500m or less regardless of the pressure rating of the instrument on which they are installed Overpressure can result in damage to the sensors and the instrument Pre Deployment Procedures Upon Receipt o Usethe Shipp
16. ata 2013 05 23 2013 05 23 2013 05 23 2013 05 23 2013 05 23 2013 05 23 6000 3 0000 SV C Xchange SV X SN 200634 02 10 11 SV C Xchange SN 500272 03 28 13 P T TU DO Xchange T X SN 400304 12 07 12 TU X Quartz Pressure Sensor SN 122172 2012 02 27 Quartz Pressure Sensor SN 2012 02 27 Altimeter Sensor SN 57027 2007 07 07 Altimeter Sensor SN 2007 07 07 52 37 79 1485 328 32 361 52 38 29 1485 096 32 363 52 38 79 1484 310 32 362 52 39 29 1485 044 32 361 52 39 79 1485 279 32 393 52 40 29 1485 182 32 377 187 0018 65 215 0021 76 210 0023 70 186 0021 88 186 0020 37 275 0021 68 PRPRPRPRPR OUO Ou SN 600010 0009 0009 0009 0009 0009 0009 554 614 581 675 608 614 01 02 03 001 001 001 001 001 001 24 24 54 41 31 24 010 010 010 010 010 010 10 03 28 05 30 03 29 39 395 39 39 39 465 468 558 465 507 486 1031 1031 1031 1031 1031 1031 714 716 795 714 749 731 19 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to communicate e 15 the connector damaged e Check the cables 15 data power cable connected to the instrument and computer o Are there any cuts in the cable o If using a cable other than an AML cable it should be configured as a null modem cable o If using multiple cable lengths the extensions should not be configured as null mod
17. bathyMetrec X User Manual Version 1 55 22 June 2015 Revision History Revision Date Description Author Version 0 0 2013 01 30 First Version of Manual Pete Reedeker Version 0 1 2013 03 12 Second version of manual lan Lougheed Version 0 2 2013 04 23 Updates Jehan Zouak Version 0 3 2013 05 23 Updates lan Lougheed Version 0 4 2013 05 31 Updates lan Lougheed Version 1 0 2013 06 03 Updates lan Lougheed Version 1 1 2013 06 20 Format revisions and updates Jehan Zouak Version 1 2 2013 08 26 Minor edits Jehan Zouak Version 1 3 2013 08 28 New external voltage range added Dustin Olender Version 1 4 2013 10 01 Instruction added to Burp Benthos altimeter connector lan Lougheed Version 1 5 2014 01 08 Edited voltage values Jehan Zouak Version 1 51 2014 06 16 Edited instrument length Jehan Zouak Version 1 52 2014 07 16 Added Ordering Codes Jehan Zouak Version 1 53 2014 10 06 Added Calculated SV Discussion Dustin Olender Version 1 54 2014 10 29 Added new internal pressure sensor range Jehan Zouak Version 1 55 2015 06 22 Technical specification updates Jehan Zouak User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Table of Contents General Description of the Instrument 2 Start c 3 Shipping a eU Duce cue 4 Receiving an Instrument id mas t nma m uice deems asec 4 Returning an Instrument to the Factory ee an Mo
18. ce SeaCast to cycle through all possible baud rates to detect the correct one The Status field shows the status of the communications with the instrument The green light indicates successful communications with the instrument During the identification process SeaCast determines the type and serial number of the instrument and any connected sensors During the settings process SeaCast j identifying determines the latest sampling and logging settings that were programmed into the instrument When identification is complete the Status field will show Connected and the instrument is ready to use Note that identification can take up to 30 seconds to complete J Connected The Detect Instrument button forces SeaCast to re detect and re identify the instrument and its sensors Configuring the Selected Instrument After the instrument has been detected by SeaCast select the Setup tab at the top of the SeaCast window User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X The box in upper left of the Setup page controls the sampling of the instrument There are three sampling methods available e By Time Interval ie sample 2 times per second 10 times per hour 1 sample every 5 seconds etc Depth Interval ie 1 sample every 1 1 sample every 20 dbars etc This option is only available when a PressuresXchange sensor is installed in the instrument By Sound Speed Interval ie 1 samp
19. e power up output settings SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to wait for user commands on power up PROMPT SET STARTUP SCAN Sets the instrument to output one scan on power up and then wait for a user command SET STARTUP Sets the instrument to start monitoring data on power up MONITOR SET STARTUP Disables the instrument identification header output on NOHEADER power up SET STARTUP Enables the instrument identification header output on HEADER power up 24 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Logging Commands SET SCAN LOGGING Enables simultaneous logging and real time output If real time logging in air is desired set instrument conductivity threshold and sound velocity and pressure increments to zero SET SCAN Disables simultaneous real time logging NOLOGGING SET TIMEOUT nn nn is time in minutes from 0 to 30 Enters logging mode after the specified time interval has passed in which the instrument has been idle Power the unit off then on to exit the logging mode A time interval of 0 will deactivate the command Setting is viewable using DIS STARTUP LOG Puts unit into logging mode from real time mode It will remain in logging mode until power is turned off SET LOG tttttttt ttt Sets new log file name tttttttt ttt log file name Name can be up to 8 characters in length and 3 characters for file extension INIT Clears the instrument s logging m
20. ecognize a sensor Besure to download the latest version of SeaCast o TurbiditysXchange requires SeaCast version 3 0 or greater for full functionality SVeXchange does not match CTD calculated SV e Owing to the error associated with each individual sensor and Chen and Millero s equation sound velocity calculated from CTD values will fall within approximately 0 4 m s of the actual value 95 of the time It is not uncommon to see differences of this size between directly measured sound velocity and CTD calculated sound velocity Chen and Millero Speed of sound in seawater at high pressures 1129 1135 21 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Contact AML Oceanographic Service To request an RMA or technical support Email service AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email sales AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website http www AMLoceanographic com Customer Portal AML Oceanographic is AML s online data centre This secure area within our website is designed to offer one easy location for interested individuals and organizations distributors customers prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consult in
21. em cables f using external power over a long cable check the voltage drop over the cable Measure the voltage across a 10 watt 270 resistor across pins 1 and 4 of the cable The voltage should be between 10 and 36 volts Are the communication settings in the program used on the computer correct Comm port selection 8 bits 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control o Baudrate between 600 and 38 400 baud Are the communication settings in the instrument correct o Wasthe instrument specifically set to one baud rate last time If so use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so resume communications in the required protocol o Was the instrument set to RX OFF last time If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode o Was the instrument set to monitor on power up mode If so a carriage return must be sent to the instrument immediately after power is applied to interrupt this mode To interrupt monitor on power up hold down the ENTER key while applying power to the instrument O O O Instrument fails to log e Verify the LED indicator status o With the instrument in air NOT submerged insert the communication cable The LED indicator should show solid green indicating the instrument is powered and ready Note If neither a SV Xchange or Conductivity Xchange sensor is inst
22. emory DIRECTORY Displays list of files in instrument memory and memory status including amount of memory space free and used DUMP tttttttt ttt Dumps the data of the specified logged file defined by tttttttt ttt in REAL or RAW format depending on the current instrument mode DELETE tttttttt ttt Erases specified logged file defined by tttttttt ttt Maximum 8 character name with 3 character extension DISPLAY LOG Displays current log file name General Commands SCAN Measures and outputs one scan of data MONITOR Scans at the set sampling rate VERSION Displays the instrument identification header DISPLAY OPTIONS Displays the instrument status and user settings ZERO Corrects the barometric offset to set zero pressure at Pex surface for current barometric pressure ZERO OFF Disables barometric offset DIS TIME Displays current time Time format is hh mm ss ss SET TIME hh mmiss ss Sets instrument time using 24 hour clock in format hh mm ss ss DIS DATE Displays the current date SET DATE mm dd yy Sets date using mm dd yy format DETECT Checks each slot in logger board to identify what is plugged in and displays sensor board type and serial number or empty for each slot DISPLAY BATTERY Displays battery channel coefficients and shutdown voltage TALK n Enables communications directly with a sensor board via the logger board where n value from 1 3 that ident
23. fset Issuing the ZERO command again will calculate a new offset based on current conditions Logging a Profile Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been completed see page 5 bathyMetrec X is a real time instrument with the ability to log data To enable logging send the command SET SCAN LOGGING to the instrument see Commands on page 25 Plug the data power cable into the instrument Ensure that the desired sampling settings have been selected and applied With the instrument in air NOT submerged use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset P Xchange only Enter the or MONITOR command to begin monitoring data All monitored data will be logged provided the SET SCAN LOGGING command is enabled The status LED should start to flash green to indicate data is being logged Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows time for the sensors to fully wet and for the pressure case to shed heat Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Monitoring Real Time Data Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been completed see page 5 Ensure that the desired sampling settings have been selected and applied User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X e Plug the data power cable into the instrument If you power the instrument externally over along cable please note the following o Voltage drop due to cable resistance inc
24. ifies the slot number of the board to be communicated with See DETECT command CTRL C Press CTRL key and key simultaneously to exit sensor board talk mode amp return to logger communications 25 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Technical Specifications Sensors Primary Xchange Sensors E ES Conductivity Xchange 0102 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm Peu m s flow rate 25 ms at 1 Conductivity Xchange O to 70 mS cm 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm 25 ms at 1 ConductivitysXchange 0 to 90 mS cm 0 01 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm mis How SV Xchange 1901829 oo25ms 0006ms 0001 mis 47 us Secondary Xchange Sensors Type Accuracy Precision ee A TemperaturesXchange 2 C to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms TemperaturesXchange 5 C to 45 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms TemperaturesXchange 0 C to 65 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms 50 100 200 500 1000 Pressure Xchange 2000 4000 0 05 FS 0 03 FS 0 02 FS 10 ms 5000 6000 dBar TurbiditysXchange 0 100 NTU 0 1 NTU 0 1 NTU 0 01 NTU lt 0 75 TurbiditysXchange 0 400 NTU 0 2 NTU 0 2 NTU 0 01 NTU lt 0 75 TurbiditysXchange 0 1000 NTU 0 5 NTU 0 5 NTU 0 1 NTU lt 0 75 Turbidity Xchange 0 3000 NTU 1 NTU 1 NTU 0 1 NTU lt 0 75 26 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Internal Sensors z is Digi
25. ine rene 4 Using the Instiume t AS 5 Pressure se 5 Pre Deployment Proc dures 5 RUN 6 Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast sss 7 Selecting an Instrument for Configuration ss 7 Configuring the Selected Instrument sci eese eot 8 Instrument Time Memory Log File and Calculated Parameter Settings 9 Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal 10 LEogairig d Profile nee en o aed Oy de 11 Monitoring Real Time Dala tn 11 Post Deployment Procedures itti saca dotate agde Voted dr ts 12 Viewing your tn nn d re tree E 12 Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power 14 Disabling Data Power UD acu en t etu hla al Mima Qe tot e dude 14 Maintaining the IS CUM sod rosso Ue OR tr ra D Mt Roe LL eden ance Ud RUE 15 Periodic Malnteriari6e o eode 15 C OTIPDUDIC A HOTIS a agat aeo Sacco Sume 16 OBL cud C UM I 16 52 p non ten plea 16 Default Output ue
26. ing amp Receiving instructions to verify the condition of the instrument o Verify that all sensor calibrations are valid for the duration of the deployment If not swap the Xchange sensors for sensors with valid calibrations or send the Xchange sensors to a service centre for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the underwater connectors with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Before leaving the jetty o If applicable verify the pressure range is correct for the deployment o Connect the instrument to a computer using the data cable o Check the instrument memory Save any unsaved memory files Initialize the memory Note This deletes ALL files stored in the instrument memory Be sure to have a copy of all important logged data before performing this step f using SeaCast click the Clear Memory box e fusing a Terminal Emulator send instrument an INIT command Caution Install blanking plugs in all unused sensor ports prior to deployment Failure to install blanking plugs will result in damage to the connectors e the instrument is equipped with a Benthos altimeter be sure to purge the altimeter s connector of air during connection Once plugged in past the seal squeeze the in line cable side connector body until air is heard escaping This prevents the connector from partially disconnecting due to built up air pressure User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Primary Xchange
27. le every time sound velocity changes by more than 1 m s 1 sample every time sound velocity changes by more than 4 m s etc This option is only available when a Sound VelocitysXchange sensor is installed in the instrument Choose sample method Choose sample method Choose sample method Time Depth Sound Speed Time Depth Sound Speed Time Depth Sound Speed Units Second s Second Minute s Minute Hours s Hour Log 000 dbars Log every 000 m s Interval I 1 dBar 1 01974 meters Sampling Method Selection Tab SeaCast will allow the use of only one sampling method at a time Thus if two samples per second is chosen the depth and sound velocity increments are zeroed This prevents conflicting sampling requirements from being programmed into the instrument Instrument Time Memory Log File and Calculated Parameter Settings The memory fields show the size of the memory installed in the instrument and the percentage of memory that has been used The 22 Memory Memory Usage Clear Memory check box allows the user to erase the entire memory 122 0 Cear Memory A pop up warning window will be displayed if this check box is selected The Log File Name field displays the current log file name that data will be logged to in the instrument memory The name is limited to 8 characters plus 3 characters for 199 Fle Name the file extension for example data txt pr
28. nd without tools can be changed to a sound speed profiler by exchanging sensor heads optimize the resolution and accuracy of sensor data sensors can be swapped to change the measurement range For example a 6000 dBar P Xchange pressure sensor can be swapped with a 500 dBar P Xchange sensor the salt water C Xchange conductivity sensor can be swapped for a fresh water conductivity sensor e Sensors from one instrument can be swapped to another instrument to maintain mission critical capabilities e Calibrated sensors can be sent from the factory to the instrument The instrument is not pulled from active duty for calibration Spare sensors ensure that an instrument can be immediately returned to active duty after sustaining damage e calibration and traceability data resides within each Xchange sensor Calibration data for all sensors is available from the instrument and calibration certificates can be printed from AML Oceanographic SeaCast software when the instrument is connected Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data e Only Xchange sensors are sent for calibration leaving the instrument working in the field bathyMetrec X is an externally powered multi parameter instrument that allows you to change the instrument s sensor load in the field and on demand The instrument can output data in real time and log data to its internal memory simultane
29. nge sensor Sensor Units Default Format SVeXchange m s 1234 567 ConductivityeXchange mS cm 12 346 Pressure Xchange dBar 1234 56 Temperature Xchange C 12 345 Quartz Pressure dBar 1234 567 TurbiditysXchange NTU 1234 56 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X The default data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are the following P1S4 Configuration with SV P T and Turbidity sensors Date Time Sound Pressure Temperature Turbidity Battery Density Salinity Velocity mm dd yy hh mm ss ss m s dbar C NTU volts kg m ppt P282 Configuration with SV C P and T sensors Date Time Sound Conductivity Pressure Temperature Battery Density Salinity Sound Velocity Velocity Calculated mm dd yy hh mm ss ss_ m s mS cm dbar C volts kg m ppt m s Notes 1 These are examples of the default configurations Your data channel outputs will be entirely dependent on which Xchange sensors are installed bathyMetrec X will not calculate Density or Salinity when the Paroscientific Digiquartz is the only pressure sensor In this configuration use the Vertical Position tab of SeaCast to capture Salinity and Density data along with True Depth Default Example Outputs Keyboard inputs in the output capture shown below are in bold type bathyMetrec X Version 4 15 1
30. ningVoltage 9 9 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no SoundVelocityThreshold 1375 00 DelimterMode Tab SensorDetectionMode Always Traceability yes SkipPowerOff yes AnalogChannels 1 Latitude 40 0000 Longitude 10 0000 Slot 1 SensorName SV C Xchange SV X SN 200895 01 16 13 BoardSN 01111 Slot 3 SensorName SV C Xchange C X SN 500272 03 28 13 BoardSN 03333 Slot 4 SensorName P T TU DO Xchange 12 12 12 BoardSN 05592 Slot 6 SensorName Quartz Pressure BoardSN 01234 SensorSN1 122172 CalDatel 2012 02 27 CalByl Par CalRangel 10000 CalAccuracyl 0 001 P SN 300303 04 19 12 Pe X SN 400093 18 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X SensorSN2 CalDate2 2000 00 00 CalBy2 CalRange2 CalAccuracy2 Slot 7 SensorName Altimeter BoardSN 04321 SensorSN1 57027 CalDate1 2013 02 24 1 1 CalRangel 100m 1 1 0 01 SensorSN2 CalDate2 2000 00 00 CalBy2 CalRange2 CalAccuracy2 dir test 1750 05 08 12 12 52 16 00 data txt 1750 05 08 12 12 54 18 00 961 MBytes free 7 MBytes Used 2 File s listed dump data txt cast header InstrumentSN 50005 Date 2013 05 Time 11 52 3 PressureOffs 23 7 58 et 0 00 UsePressureOffset no Latitude 48 Longitude 12 SlotlSensor Slot3Sensor Slot5Sensor Slot6Sensor Slot6Sensor2 Slot7Sensor Slot7Sensor2 D
31. off Hold down the lt gt key Plug the data power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on Release the ENTER key once the prompt gt is displayed Using the terminal emulation program issue the following commands to disable data on power up SET STARTUP HEADER enables the power up header information o SET STARTUP PROMPT disables data output on power up o SET SAMPLE RATE 2 S selects the desired sampling rate o SET DETECT A7 sets 10 autobaud attempts then defaults to 38400 baud Note Details on the SET DETECT command can be found in the appendix Unplug the data power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument The following steps are recommended e If the instrument is very dirty or oily allow it to soak in warm soapy water before cleaning with a rag or soft brush When finished rinse with fresh water to remove any residual soap or dirt e Before each use o Check for proper installation of all Xchange sensors o Check for nicks and cuts on the cable e After each use o Clean and rinse the instrument using fresh water o Dry the instrument completely and store it in a cool dry place e Monthly Lightly lubricate the connector contacts with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Avoid the u
32. ofile1 raw or april dat Please note This is the log file the instrument not the export file for SeaCast The Update Date Time check box will synchronize the instrument clock to the clock Checking Display Salinity Display Density or Display SV has the instrument calculate parameters such as salinity density and sound velocity and output them in columns adjacent to measured parameters User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X note on sound velocity calculated from conductivity temperature and pressure Owing to the error associated with each individual sensor and Chen and Millero s equation sound velocity calculated from CTD values will fall within approximately 0 4 m s of the actual value 95 of the time It is not uncommon to see differences of this size between directly measured sound velocity and CTD calculated sound velocity Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal Instruments can also be configured for deployment using HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation programs As with SeaCast communications with the instrument must be established using the correct communications port and settings The communications settings are 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow control and the desired baud rate The following steps must be completed by issuing text commands Step Possible Commands Initialize Memory erases instrument memory INIT Set Log
33. ose Cast o With HyperTerminal use the DIR command to list all the files on memory use the DUMP command to retrieve the file of interest For example bathyMetrec X Version 4 13 10 SN 50002 AML Oceanographic Ltd 969 0 MBytes installed dir data txt 37600 05 23 13 11 52 37 00 938 MBytes free 3 MBytes Used 1 File s listed gt dump data txt cast header InstrumentSN 50005 Date 2013 05 23 Time 11 52 37 58 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no Latitude 48 6000 Longitude 123 0000 SlotlSensorl SV C Xchange SV X SN 200634 02 10 11 Slot3Sensorl SV C Xchange SN 500272 03 28 13 Slot5Sensorl P T TU DO Xchange SN 400304 12 07 12 TU X SN 600010 01 02 03 Slot6Sensorl Quartz Pressure Sensor SN 122172 2012 02 27 Slot6Sensor2 Quartz Pressure Sensor SN 2012 02 27 Slot7Sensorl Altimeter Sensor SN 57027 2007 07 07 Slot7Sensor2 Altimeter Sensor SN 2007 07 07 Data 2013 05 23 11 52 37 79 1485 328 32 361 0 187 0018 65 0009 554 001 24 010 10 39 465 1031 714 2013 05 23 11 52 38 29 1485 096 32 363 0 215 0021 76 0009 614 001 24 010 03 39 468 1031 716 2013 05 23 11 52 38 79 1484 310 32 362 0 210 0023 70 0009 581 001 54 010 28 39 558 1031 795 2013 05 23 11 52 39 29 1485 044 32 361 0 186 0021 88 0009 675 001 41 010 05 39 465 1031 714 2013 05 23 11 52 39 79 1485 279 32 393 0 186 0020 37 0009 608 001 31 010 30 39 507 1031 749 2013 05 23 11 52 40 29 1485 182 32 377 0 275 0021 68 0009 614 001 24 010 03 39 486 1031 731
34. ously bathyMetrec X is available with two different sensor port arrangements 154 or P282 On P184 one can mount a single primary Xchange sensor C Xchange or SV Xchange and up to four secondary Xchange sensors T Xchange P Xchange Turbidity Xchange On 252 two primary and two secondary Xchange sensors can be installed For high accuracy pressure sensing bathyMetrec X houses a permanently installed Paroscientific Digiquartz pressure sensor In addition up to 4 analog ports can be added by the factory if required Sampling rates are set by time 2 Hz to every 24 hours by pressure 0 1 dbar or greater increments or by sound speed 0 1 m s or greater increments Supported communication protocols for bathyMetrec X are RS 232 or RS 485 The instrument must be connected to a power supply capable of supplying 8 to 26 VDC with minimal line noise User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Where Do Start AML Oceanographic instruments ship with several manuals on the USB stick e An instrument manual this bathyMetrec X manual providing an overview how to use and maintain the instrument e A SeaCast manual providing instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review instrument data e Xchange sensor manuals C Xchange SV Xchange PsXchange T Xchange and Turbidity Xchange providing overviews how to install and maintain each of
35. quartz Pressure 0 to 4000 dBar 0 01 FS 0 0196 FS 0 000196 FS 400 ms Digiquartz Pressure 0106000 dBar 0 01 FS lt 0 01 FS 0 000196 FS 400 ms Calculated Parameters E zu Salinity from SV 0 to 42 ppt Density 990 to 1230 kg m Density from SV TeX TEOS10 10 051 kg m 990 to 1230 kg m SV from CTD CeX TeX Chen amp Millero 773 Electrical e Mother Board o Flash non volatile data memory Minimum 1 GB o Three dedicated slots One or Two Primary Xchange sensor slots One or Two Secondary Xchange sensor slots o Four expansion slots e Sensor Boards o Primary Xchange sensor board s o Secondary Xchange sensor board s o Paroscientific Digiquartz sensor board e Auto detect RS232 or RS485 75 duplex ASCII Autobaud to 38 400 Power e External Power Supply 10 to 36 VDC e Current Draw 3 Chen and Millero Speed of sound in seawater at high pressures 1129 1135 2T User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X o 320 mA when sampling 37 mAin standby mode Pressure Case e Hard anodized 7075 T6 aluminum e Environmental Limits o Storage 40 C to 60 C o Usage 20 C to 45 C sing 2 Status Type Depth Diameter Length Weight Weight Rating in water in air Standard 7075 T6 6000 m 100mm 490mm 3 1Kg 6 7lbs 5 2 Kg 11 3 Ibs 4 0 19 3 Bulkhead Connector Sampling Capabilities e Frequency Time
36. reases with cable length The voltage drop on a standard AML cable with a standard bathyMetrec X is about 2 volts per 100m of cable while sampling and 0 volts per 100m when in low power mode o The instrument s minimum voltage is 10 volts When used with a Tritech altimeter the minimum voltage is 15 volts When used with a Kongsberg altimeter the minimum voltage is 24 volts Minimum voltage may vary depending on the altimeter being used o The instrument s maximum voltage is 36 volts o The voltage at the instrument while sampling must be above the shutdown level for the instrument to operate e With the instrument in air use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset PeXchange only e Lower the instrument until the sensors are fully submerged the LED should start to flash green Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows the sensors time to wet and the pressure case to shed heat e Begin monitoring data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal Time c 17 32 3145 1475482 17 32 31 50 1475470 17 32 31 54 1475478 17 32 31 58 1475483 17323162 1475465 17 32 31 67 1475 513 17323171 1475 511 17 32 31 76 1475499 17 32 31 80 1475497 17 32 3184 1475 466 17 32 31 88 1475499 17 32 31 92 17 32 3197 17 32 32 01 17 32 32 05 17 32 32 10 17323214 17323219 17 32 32 23 x EmulationMode disabled UseCustomHeader yes SN 3734 x Firmware V4 09
37. repairs or modifications are made by any other than authorized personnel This warranty is the only warranty given by AML No warranties implied by law including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply In no event will AML be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages resulting from any defects or failure of performance of any instrument supplied by AML 30 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Technical Overview Drawings 31 100 27 7075 Aluminum 53 95 1 08 Hard Anodized Housing 6061 Aluminum Hard Anodized Protective Cage Fender Ring Status Indicator Window 469 18 5 NOTES 1 Dimensions in inches millimeters 2 Depth Rating 6000m 3 Weight w o sensors 5 0 kg Air 3 0 kg Water 4 X Series is available in two endcap PDC bMTX P2S2 60 and PDC bMTX P1S where PDC bMTX P S 60 No of Primary Mounts No of Secondary Mounts SV Xchange DO Xchange 114 C Xchange P Xchange 04 5 Xchange TU Xchange TITLE NA bathyMETREC X SERIES MECHANICAL OUTLINE omen AML PART NO ASTA your old ideas bathyMETREC X PDC bMTX P1S4 P2S2 60 a A 6553699 5 96 DATE SLDRW NO www AMLoceanographic com 27 JUN 2012 MC7 GA 03469 Micro 8 Provides RS232 or RS485 Serial Communications External Power
38. se of grease It can create internal pressure and push past the connector seals on the pins o Lubricate the end cap retainer rings with silicone grease e Yearly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Communications PC Settings bathyMetrec X will communicate with both RS 232 and RS 485 serial connections The computer to which the instrument is connected must be set up as follows e 805 After power up the bathyMetrec X will wait for an ASCII carriage return The instrument will automatically detect whether communications are RS 232 or RS 485 as well as the baud rate 1 stop bit No parity No hardware flow control Baud rate of 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19 200 or 38 400 baud Output Formats Output formats can be modified If the required modifications are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory for support with custom output formats Formatting can be changed in the following ways e The number of decimal places for each channel e Turn on or off date and time calculated parameters Salinity and Density battery voltage power up information header automatic monitoring on power up Default Output Format The output from bathyMetrec X is space delimited values The following table shows the output units for each Xcha
39. strument diagnostic summaries View and download calibration and conformity certificates View and manage your technical support cases Consult and download sales estimates sales orders and invoice copies View account balances and generate account statements Assess inventory availability at AML To access the Customer Portal please navigate to the Support button located on the top right of the AML Oceanographic home page select Customer Centre from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided Mailing and Shipping Address AML Oceanographic 2071 Malaview Ave Sidney BC Canada V8L 5X6 22 User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Appendices Commands When using SeaCast the full command set is not usually necessary However text commands are available Below is a listing of commonly used commands Note that some commands are only available on instruments equipped with the applicable Xchange sensors Communications Commands SET FORCE 232 Sets com mode to RS 232 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE 485 Sets com mode to RS 485 Power must be cycled for changes to take effect SET FORCE AUTO Sets for auto detection of RS 232 or RS 485 comms Note that if instrument is not connected to com port on power up it assumes RS 485 operation and will remain in that mode until powered down DISPLAY FORCE Displays current com mode ie RS232 RS485
40. the Xchange sensors If you are configuring an instrument for field use or lab testing begin with the SeaCast manual If you are performing instrument maintenance begin with the instrument manual If you are planning to swap an Xchange sensor read the Xchange manual corresponding to your sensors User Manual for AML Oceanographic bathyMetrec X Shipping amp Receiving Receiving an Instrument When receiving an instrument perform the following steps to ensure the instrument will be ready for deployment when required Inspect the shipping container looking for signs of damage Damage to the shipping container could indicate damage to the instrument inside The shipping package should include all of the following items bathyMetrec X instrument o BData Power cable o Black dummy plug o Primary sensor blanking plugs 1 for each primary Xchange sensor mount o Secondary sensor blanking plugs 1 for each secondary Xchange sensor mount o USB stick with manuals and documentation Inspect for damage o Check the cable for slices gouges o Check the connector sockets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Ensure all the Xchange sensors are installed tightly onto their mounts The blue locking sleeve should be tight and sitting less than 1mm from the instrument end cap Connect the instrument to a computer with the data cable
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