The Cruise — Before, During, and After
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1. not blocked by salt nin Sea Bird can provide a pressure sensor oil refill kit PN 50025 for these instruments Application Note 12 1 Pressure Port Oil Refill Procedure amp Nylon Capillary Fitting Replacement provides the details on use of the kit Note Instruments with Druck strain gauge pressure use a pressure port plug instead of a pressure capillary oil filling is not required These instruments include SBE 16plus l6plus IM 16plus V2 16plus IM V2 with strain gauge pressure sensor 19p us and 19plus V2 25plus 37 39 49 and 52 MP The SBE 26 26plus 53 and 54 have a pressure capillary connected to a bladder bag which is filled with silicone oil at the factory See the applicable user manual for details Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 13 Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Batteries Battery Compartment If the history of the installed batteries is unkn SBE recommends that they be replaced Check the battery pads and springs fe damage If using NiMH or NiCad batte will take and hold a chargs Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces 4 Replace O rii Batteries may have a good voltage reading when not under load Always make sure that the battery end cap and the cage above the battery end cap are completely dry before opening the battery end cap This will prevent water from dripping into the battery compartment 14 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre2. Cruise Equipment Checks Verify Functionality SBE Verify the Functionality Establish communication with the instrument If possible use tl computer the ee E VE As applicable capture and save responses to status commands DS display status DC display calibration coefficients etc This will help to verify the instrument setup if troubleshooting is required later Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 15 Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Verify Functionality Record Some Data Log and check some data e A clean garbage can full of v way to do this but it can e Verify the recc As mentioned on the last slide for the status commands saving this data will help to verify the instrument was functioning properly before the deployment if troubleshooting is required later If the testing is performed in air put a few drops of water in the pump head to lubricate the pump impeller 16 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Shipping Precautions SBE COTTET Prepare the Instrument for Shipping e Make sure the instrument 1s dry See App Note 2D for conductivity cell care See App Note 64 for dissolved o3 ygen If the instrument is equipped witl switch place a piece of electr the OFF position Verify all dummy plu Package the instru If shipping by air e Lithium batteries cannot be shipped installed in MicroCATs or SBE 44s e D cell li
3. Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 2 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Overview The Cruise Before During and Aft Pre cruise inspections checks of the equi Spare parts and tools you may want when on a cruise Care and maintenance of tl cruise and between cast Post cruise equip Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 3 Pre Cruise Equipment Checks SBE Pre Cruise Equipment Checks e Helps to prevent last minute probl can delay or impact a cruise e Especially important if user of the equip 4 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks SBE What should be checked Recommendations All connectors and cabling All hardware fasteners mount cl blocks Ferrites Inductive Mod Instrument plumbit Pressure ports We ll discuss these in more detail in the next few slides These checks are directed mostly toward equipment that is typically only used a few times a year Equipment that is used in regular weekly monthly sampling may not need to be checked as thoroughly before each use Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 5 Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Connectors Check Connectors Disconnect each cable or dummy plug one at a time Inspect each exposed connector for corroded or damaged pins Make sure the connector isn t loose Application Note 57 Connector Car
4. Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 25 Care and Maintenance of Water Samplers SBE SBE 32 Carousel and SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler Care Never use any lubricants on the The latches are water lubr The titanium parts of the trigger are coated in Tiodizing similar to anodizing aluminum 26 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Flooded Instruments Flooded Instruments e While instrument flooding is rare it does happ from time to time A flooded instrument can be under extr pressure If you suspect an instrument hi extreme caution Point the instrument s e If applicable loose each screw bolt out the instr Loosening the end cap hardware to test if the instrument is under pressure is only applicable to instruments that attach to the housing through the top of the end cap for example SBE 9plus 25 17plus 26 26plus 53 54 Loosening the end cap hardware to test if the instrument is under pressure is not applicable to instruments with end caps that attach to the housing through the side instead of the top of the end cap for example SBE 16plus and 16plus V2 16plus IM and L6plus IM V2 19plus and 19plus V2 25plus 37 49 See your instrument manual for detailed instructions on handling flooded instruments Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 27 Flooded Instruments Releasing the Pressure e If the instrument is pressurized the can be released
5. by backing off e This will break the co and allow the instr Some instruments do not have connectors Use extreme caution when handling these instruments 28 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Flooded Instruments if Flooded e Pour out any water inside the housit Any details that you can provide to Sea Bird regarding a flooded instrument are appreciated especially deployment depth or the depth that good data was lost modular or real time sensors Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 29 Care and Maintenance after Cruise COCR Post Cruise Maintenance e Profiling instruments Soak the instruments in a clean garbage ca fresh water This will help remove di water that may be trapped in gaps Install loops of Tygon tubing and dissolved oxygen sensor t e Remove locking sleeves fi flushing Soak in fr resh Post cruise maintenance is very important to the longevity of the instrument Trapped salt water will form crystals as it dries these crystals can eventually cause damage to both housings and O rings 30 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Care and Maintenance after Moored Instrument Recovery SBE i se Post Recovery Maintenance for Moored Instruments Scotch bright pads work well for this A short soak in white vinegar will make this easier Plug the cell ends or install a loop of Tygo U Be careful not to damage t
6. e and Cable Installation on our website is a good resource for connector cleaning and installation and also provides cold weather installation tips 6 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Cables and Dummy Plugs Check Cabling e Inspect each cable boot or dummy plug for corrosion e Check the cable for cracks and abrasions in its outer jacket Cables can be damaged by chaffing extreme bends or contact with the ship deck or hull pinching Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Cables and Dummy Plugs SBE Re Install Cables and Dummy Plugs e Clean and re lubricate connector boots dummy plugs and connectors Clean with Kimwipes or other lint free cloth or wipe SBE recommends Dow Coming DC4 for lubrication e Never use petroleum based products Do not use WD 40 or other petroleum based lubricants petroleum based lubricants will damage connectors Dow Corning DC 4 is a silicone based electrical insulating compound Other lubricants may have a tendency to ball when cold 7 8 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Cables and Dummy Plugs SBE COC Proper Installation Technique e Clean and very lightly lubricate the connector body and cable boot with DC4 Align the pins and press the connector boot onto the connector e Burp the connecto
7. hardware installed on your instrument A crescent wrench is useful for opening the battery end cap The Multimeter can be a valuable diagnostic tool 20 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Tools and Spare Parts Spare Parts O rings Tygon tubing Set s of cables Full set s of spare dummy plugs Mount straps blocks Water sampler latch assembly Deck Unit fuses Pump parts thrust 1 Air bleed valve When it comes to spares having more 1s usually better Work within your comfort zone when deciding what you need as spares The best Spare is a backup system Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Tools and Spare Parts Materials Spare batteries Blue Moly 1 L pre mixed Triton X 100 LocTite or e siti solution 0 1 Solder 500 mL pre mixed Triton X 100 lec er ng solution 1 2 Pea 1 L pre mixed Bleach solution 500 1 000 ppm Several liters of DI Water T C backfilling syringe s Oil backfilling kit Kimwipes or other lint fre Parker Super O Lube Having pre mixed solutions is a timesaver contain trace contaminants 21 Use bottled DI water for flushing cells and sensors The ship s fresh water supplies may 22 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Care and Maintenance during Cruise SBE Instrument Care and Maintenance During the Cruise e Keep the instrument as protected as possit during transit If it must be stored on dec
8. he conductivity c cell guard Clean and inspect any installed Finally soak pe in Hert saltwater an i any You need to remove as much biological material from the outside of the housing as possible Sea Bird cannot place an instrument with a large amount of biological material on the housing in our calibration bath Plug the ends of the conductivity cell to prevent the cleaning solution from getting into the cell and then soak the entire instrument in white vinegar for a few minutes We recommend using a Heavy Duty Scotch Brite pad http www 3m com us home_leisure scotchbrite products scrubbing scouring html or similar scrubbing device When using vinegar on instruments with epoxy cast cells SBE 4 16 19 and 21 avoid prolonged contact of the cell with the vinegar as 1t may damage the RTV on the cell If you painted the housing with anti foul paint you will need to remove this as well using a Heavy Duty Scotch Brite pad Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 31 Storing Instruments after Recovery After Cleaning Allow the instrument to dry Open the battery compartment and re exhausted batteries If the instrument is going to be extended period do not rey Follow all storage guid sensors and for the Store the instr environme If batteries leak in the battery compartment battery bulkhead replacement needs to be performed at Sea Bird
9. instrument requires that the ferrites are not damaged and that the two modem halves mate closely lt 0 1 mm gap Note that if the clamp inserts are too small for the cable there will be a gap between the modem halves An attempt to reduce the gap may damage the cable or modem if the bolts are over tightened Application Note 85 Handling of Ferrite Core on Instruments with Inductive Modem Telemetry provides details Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 11 Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Plumbing SBE COETTEET Inspect the Instrument s Plumbing Plumbing should be clean and free of salt and biological deposits Clean replace as necessary tie wrapped Contaminated plumbing may degrade the initial data New instruments include several pieces of wire for clearing the air bleed hole Conductivity cells are glass and can be damaged by impact or mishandling Cells with chipped ends are usually OK to use e Larger cracks or breaks in the cell will cause bad data and may allow the instrument to flood 12 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Pressure Capillary SBE COC Instruments with Pressure Instruments with pressure capillaries SBE 9plius SBE 16 SBE 16plus with Digiquartz pressure sensor SBE l6plus IM with Digiquartz pressure se SBE 19 SBE 29 used on SBE 25 CTD Verity that the pressure filled with oil and that
10. k out of during transit Avoid ship exhausts mai compartment vents Avoid salt spray h L i yl DL Rough weather can create hazards Exhausts may contain traces of oils and other contaminants UV can shorten the life of plastics as well as promote growth of bio fouling Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 23 Care and Maintenance during Cruise SBE First Cast of the Day e Wet the conductivity cell in accordance with Application Note 2D approximately hour the cast e Before taking the first cast Verity all cables and d Remember to remove t cell covers from PA Use a 0 1 Triton X 100 solution to rewet the conductivity cell Soaker tubes and par covers inadvertently left in place can cause severe damage A check list is especially helpful if personnel unfamiliar with the system are assisting Students Grad Students Ship s Tech etc 24 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Care and Maintenance during Cruise SBE COETTEET After Between Casts Rinse the equipment thoroughly with fresh 1 On some vessels the amount of fresh water wash down may be restricted if so use Ship s Master will allow Even a bucket full of fresh wate down at all Rinse and store the cond with Application N Rinse and store accordance Most ships have both freshwater and saltwater wash down hose connections Make sure you are using the freshwater
11. r to remove any trapped air Align the dimple on the connector boot with the large pin on the connector Remember to burp the connector s after installation In cold weather a connector may be hard to install and remove When possible mate connectors in warm environments before the cruise and leave them connected If not warm the connector sufficiently so it is flexible To remove a frozen connector 1 Wrap the connector with a washrag or other cloth 2 Pour hot water on the cloth and let the connector sit for a minute or two The connector should thaw and become flexible enough to be removed Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks External Hardware SBE COLETTE Check the External Hardware Check that all external hardware moun iting mount straps and cage clamps are tight Check for cracked mounting blocks Check for corrosion damage to tl Check the condi aa of ae e in each other Excess corrosion on anodes can negate their effectiveness Rapid loss of anode material can be an indication of grounding problems Always install Teflon insulating tape on mounting straps Pay particular attention to the buckle on the mounting strap 9 10 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Pre Cruise Equipment Checks Inductive Instruments Inductive Instruments e Verity the clamp inserts your deployment cal Proper communications with an IM
12. thium batteries cannot be shipped installed in the instrument e NiMH battery packs cannot be shipping installed in the instrument We ll cover this in more detail in Module 18 Taping the magnetic switch will prevent the instrument from being turned on accidentally during transit If spare parts are being shipped in the crate make sure they are adequately secured Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 17 Moored Instruments and Anti Foul Paint COC Moored Instruments e We request that moored instruments NO be painted with marine anti fouling paint as the paint will contami calibration bath If the instrument 1s paint removed from the 1 to SBE for re c 18 Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After Tools and Spare Parts Tools amp Spare Parts Some factors in deciding what spares you need or want a cruise Your level of expertise What level of servi comfortable with l The duration of the cruise transit tim Some spares are not practical as their use requires recalibration of the instrument for example spare conductivity cells and spare temperature probes Module 16 The Cruise Before During and After 19 Tools and Spare Parts SBE Tools Box and open ended wrench set Allan wrench set Assorted screwdrivers Nut drivers Cutters Pliers Crescent wrencl Solderi ag 1 gra AA If weight is a factor create a custom tool box with only tools that fit the
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