ECO FL Scatter 10:2014, Edition 4 User manual - Sea
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1. Start the host software if necessary Push Select COM Port Select the communications port on the PC Push Device File Select the device file from the field characterization Make sure the sensor is not collecting data Select the FL Setup tab Device File C 4ll documents Manuals ECOAFLS 18221ENGRfieldchar dew Engr Units File Engr Units File Size OK Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data Na p om Change Current Device File Settings To Ram Settings Settings Set Engr Scale 0 0001 0 0052 Set Engr Offset 1 c 48 Turn Engr Output OFF Engr Output ON 6 Enter the Scale Factor from the field characterization in the variable box under the Change Settings To column This is the same value as in the edited device file 7 Push Set Engr Scale 8 Enter the Offset from the field characterization in the variable box under the Change Settings To column 9 Push Set Engr Offset 10 Push Store to Flash The sensor stores the field characterization values in its memory The values show under the Current Ram Settings column in the host software 16 Reference topics 3 5 Chlorophyll fluorometer specific setup ECO sensors that measure only chlorophyll have two device files One is a standard device file The other has an additional column that the host software uses to give chlorophyll output in ug L 1 Edit column 5 of the IENGR device file to show field characterization values ECO FL 784 Created on2. are available in several models and with a variety of optional features AE AE AA AAA Real time RT Output is digital or analog Operates continuously Does not store data Real time deep RTD 6 000 m rated depth Does not store data Standard Output is digital or analog Has low power mode Stores data Bio wiper S Standard and with Bio wiper to prevent bio fouling Battery B Standard and with internal batteries Bio wiper and battery SB Standard with both a Bio wiper and internal batteries Note The three parameter sensor is available in Standard and Battery models only and has no analog output 1 1 Mechanical Diameter 6 30 cm Length 12 70 cm 17 68 cm 28 00 cm Depth rating 6000 m 300 m Temperature range 0 30 C Weight in air water 0 40 kg 0 02 kg 1 3 kg 0 75 kg 0 50 kg 0 08 kg 0 96 kg 0 14 kg 1 1 1 6 contact connector om Ground Note Contact 3 on two parameter sensors is a second analog output 1 1 2 3 contact connector Additional bulkhead connector on sensors with internal batteries Use the three contact blue tipped power connector that is supplied with the sensor to supply power to the sensor i Specifications 1 2 Electrical A Input 7 15 VDC Current draw typical 50 mA 60 mA triplet Current draw standby 140 uA Current draw active wiper 140 mA 1 3 Communications Data storage 108000 samples 90000 samples 7 000 samples RS232 output rate 19200 baud Dat
3. use the orange fluorescent stick e Uranine or phycocyanin sensors use the yellow fluorescent stick e PAR sensors point the sensor into the light Push Stop Data The Bio wiper closes on sensors so equipped If the power is turned off in mid cycle the Bio wiper starts at the beginning of the cycle when power is supplied again 2 1 1 Verify analog data output 1 Connect the optional test cable to the sensor Refer to the section on the Test cable on page 21 for details about test cables Use a regulated power supply to supply 12 VDC to the sensor or connect a 9V battery to the connectors on the test cable The sensor comes on Use the probes on a digital multimeter DMM to touch the RCA connector on the auxiliary leg s of the test cable Put the red signal probe in the RCA connector and the black ground on the outside The DMM shows near 0 VDC Put the fluorescent stick for fluorometers or a solid object near the light source of the sensor The DMM shows near 5 VDC Operation and maintenance 2 2 Set up sensor for deployment 2 3 ey gt Monitor data Refer to the previous section to make sure that the sensor operates correctly Replace the test cable with a sea cable for deployment Remove the protective cap from the sensor if necessary Use either the blue tipped power connector sensors with internal batteries only or an external power supply to supply power to the sensor for deployment If the p
4. x sc off mw dw ECO BBS 974g Created on 08 28 12 Column 4 scale factor sc offset off measurement Columns 5 Date 1 wavelength mw and display wavelength dw Time 2 N U 3 Lambda 4 7 916E 06 N U 5 Example of a turbidity sensor device file NTU x sc off ECO NTUSB 503 Column 4 scale factor sc and offset off Created an 09 07 2012 COLUMN S 5 M LI 1 M LIZZ M LI 3 NTU 4 00153 50 M LI 5 18 Reference topics 3 7 Terminal program operation Use Windows HyperTerminal or other terminal program to operate sensors as an alternative to the host software Interface settings baud rate 19200 stop bits 1 data bits 8 flow control none 3 7 1 Common terminal program operations none Stops data collected by the sensor Lets the user to enter setup values If the sensor is in a low power mode turn the power supply off for one minute then turn the power on and push the key 5 or more times 1 65535 The number of measurements that make up each row of collected data CO Prints the menu of setup values to the host PC screen pkt 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are collected between the specified time intervals Sun Uses the current setup values to operate sto Saves the desired setup values to the sensor s flash memory Single parameter sensors Fluorometer and NTU only Sets the sensor s analog scaling value 1 the analog data collected cov
5. 14 12 06 06 06 532 315 E50 3406 635 od 9350 067 14 12 06 06 07 532 437 BB 3061 635 127 9350 05 14 12 06 06 08 532 503 BO 4122 695 175 9350 05 14 12 05 05 03 532 zorr E50 4122 635 b23 9350 05 14 12 06 06 10 532 4122 BB 4122 635 gs 9350 05 14 12 05 05 11 532 4122 BB 4122 635 370 9350 06141 206 06 12 532 4122 BB 4122 635 oa 9350 5 14 12 05 05 14 532 4122 G60 4122 635 346 9350 Date Time Wave length Signal Wave Signal Wave length length Signal Thermistor Note that RT and puck sensors show 9 s instead of the Date and the Time Figure 2 Format of data collected by real time sensors 10 940 449 99 qug og dg 95 42 FOO 264 460 51 5 30 9 09 99 99 09 00 695 43 700 260 460 55 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 41 TOO 257 460 64 538 99 99 99 99 99 99 695 af TOO 255 460 62 238 99 99 99 49 99 99 595 ag FOO 258 460 50 530 99 99 99 99 49 99 695 44 700 262 460 53 538 93 0999 99 99 00 695 49 Foo 259 460 58 538 Wave Signal Wave Signal Wave Signal Thermistor length length length Look at the maximum data value for the sensor Hold a finger the protective cap or fluorescent stick if the sensor is a fluorometer 1 4 cm away from the optical face of the sensor The data value in the Signal column in the Raw Data tab will increase toward the maximum data value specified for the sensor e Scattering and turbidity sensors use a finger or the protective cap e CDOM sensors use the blue fluorescent stick e Chlorophyll or phycoerythrin sensors
6. Use 3rd day air to ship the sensor back to the manufacturer Do not use ground shipping The manufacturer will supply all replacement parts and labor and pay to send the sensor back to the user via 3rd day air shipping 5 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment Electrical equipment that is marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems In conformity with EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must return old or end of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user To recycle please contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return end of life equipment manufacturer supplied electrical accessories and auxiliary items for proper disposal 29 General information 30 Sea Bird Coastal 13431 NE 20th Street Bellevue WA 98005 U S A sales 425 401 7653 support 425 401 7654 support sea birdcoastal com www sea birdcoastal com WET Labs Inc 2013 All rights reserved
7. are perpendicular to the other two Figure 5 Connect the first battery pa 9 Pivot the boards in the opposite direction to connect the other two batteries Connect the second set of the batteries Hold the assembly plates on top and bottom and tighten the screws The bottoms of the batteries may splay out Make sure that the batteries do not extend beyond the circuit boards If they do the battery pack will scratch the sealing surface when it is put into the pressure housing again Install the bottom neoprene pad and the black plastic protective covers on the ends of the screws Remove and examine the 224 O ring on the pressure housing for damage Use a new O ring if necessary Apply a light layer of grease such as Dow Corning High Vacuum Grease on the O ring Put the battery pack into the pressure housing 10 Attach the Molex connectors Note that the dowel pin may be in the end flange or in the pressure housing 23 Optional equipment Figure 6 Inside of end flange 1 dowel hole 2 through holes for jacking screws 3 vent plug screw 11 Put the end flange onto the housing so that the wires are out of the way 12 Align the dowel pin with the dowel hole in the end flange not the jack screw holes which go through the end flange 13 Make sure that the wires are not pinched between the end flange and the pressure housing 14 Make sure that the end flange is attached to the pressure housing 15 Ins
8. to remove the vent plug or end flange Replace the batteries in a clean and dry environment Gases in the sensor can expand and push the pressure relief plug open This will flood the sensor Do not replace batteries in a cold environment and then deploy the sensor in a hot environment Flooded sensors are usually not serviceable There is a small chance that the manufacturer can get the data that is stored in the sensor Contact service wetlabs com for more information about flooded sensors 21 Optional equipment Six 9 volt lithium batteries supply power to sensors that have batteries The sensors can also use alkaline or lithium manganese dioxide LiMnO batteries Alkaline batteries supply about 1000 mA hours of power LiMnOs batteries supply more than 2000 mA hours of power Note The nominal water temperature sequence timing sample periods and other variables will change the use time of the sensor s internal batteries 4 2 1 Remove batteries Clean any debris from the end flange Dry the sensor thoroughly Remove the dummy plugs if necessary gt NS Point the connector end flange down away from the face a Pull the vent plug loose b If the sensor has an external thermistor pull it loose 5 Dry the vent plug and the thermistor if applicable 6 Use needle nose pliers to remove the monofilament from the end flange Figure 3 Pull monofilament from end flange 22 7 Remove the end flange from the p
9. top of the Plot Data tab in the host software Number of columns The column count shows how many columns of data the host software will process The format is COLUMNS x Description of columns Each column of the sensor s data output comes from a description in the device file Number of columns x Date x MM DD YY 17 Reference topics Time x HH MM SS N U x not used sc scale factor off offset IENGR x mw measurement wavelength of the sensor dw display wavelength of the sensor Example of a fluorometer device file chl phycoerythrin phycocyanin uranine rhodamine or Eco FLS 1822 CDOM x sc off Created on 04 29 2011 Column 4 scale factor sc offset off chi ug l iengrunits pg l for chl ppb for PC PE CDOM and uranine column 4 input the scale factor and offset in this column N U not used maxvoltage 4 35 asv1 6 2606 asv2 12 5355 asv4 25 2860 COLUMNS 5 N U 1 N U 2 N U 3 Chi 4 N U 5 Example of a fluorometer device file with ug L chl phycoerythrin phycocyanin uranine rhodamine or ECO FL 784 CDOM x sc off Created on 07 17 12 has internal CHL in output Column 5 scale factor sc offset off iengr units ug l for CHL ppb for PC PE CDOM uranine column 5 input the scale factor and offset values maxvoltage 4 96 asv1 6 3834 asv2 12 7597 asv4 25 5050 COLUMNS 6 N U 1 0 0052 48 Example of a scattering sensor device file lambda scattering wavelength
10. 07 17 11 chl ug 1 iengrunits ug l for CHL ppb for PC PE CDOM uranine column 5 input scale factor and offset maxvo tage 4 96 asvi 6 3834 asv2 12 7597 asv4 25 5050 Has internal CHL in meter output COLUMNS 6 Chl 5 0 0077 81 2 Save the device file with a new name e Refer to the steps in Store field characterization values in sensor on page 16 to save these values to the sensor in addition to the device file Select the File menu then Load Device File in the host software Select the newly named device file Go to the FL Setup tab Push Turn Engr Output ON to turn the ug L output on Push Start Data An additional column of data in units of ug L shows in the Raw Data tab ue Meter Setup FL Setup Faw Data Plot Data Transfe 02 06 12 10 17 40 02 06 12 10 17 41 02 06 12 10 17 42 695 3694 553 3 6 Device files The host software uses a sensor specific device file to show the data in the Plot Data tab and to calculate the data output in engineering units Each device file has three necessary elements The device file is not necessary to use the host software to set up and move data from a sensor 1 The heading for the Plot Data tab 2 The number of columns in the device file 3 A description of the contents in each column Plot Data tab heading The first line of the device file shows the model number and the serial number of the sensor This information appears on the
11. SEA BIRD COASTAL A ECO Fluorometers and Scattering Sensors 10 2014 Edition 4 User manual Table of Contents Section 1 SDECITICATIONS aiii AA eee en re 3 ela MG A TE ee te UE 3 UNUM eoi egerint cT M Em 3 1 452 oscOltact COL DIO DOE airo Re en dense near in ite Pris etes 3 US AE 51 6 y PORRO CORE CAPO UU m 4 Ted COMMUNICATIONS RTI ed UT 4 14 ODIA 4 1 4 1 Single parameter fluorometer iii 4 1 4 2 Single parameter SCatterinQ oocccoccccocncccnoconncconocnnncnnnnonnnonarnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonannenanenoso 4 1 4 3 Two parameter fluorometer turbidity LL 4 1 4 4 Three parameter fluorometer and scattering 5 Section 2 Operation and maintenance 7 21 Veny sensor olas T 2 1 1 Verity analog data output ernen dais 8 2 2 oet Up Sensor tor de DIOVING IN ia 9 2 9 MOMO data ita 9 2 3 1 Monitor data collected in engineering units ss 9 24 Gerdata rom SENSO E caidas 9 2 5 Additonal ODElAU ONS iia a 10 219 1 SUAS ana TIMES idos 10 2 9 2 AQUSCOpti ns Tor Gala CONCCHON uiri ipte us DEED en DDR ni eere 11 2 9 9 AGUS VIEWS IN DIOT dala TaD itio oot ha e tiens 12 20 9ensoFTHalliterialie o e uec tue E poe ER a tM CLP nie 13 2 6 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector ss 13 Sections Referente ODIOS sia rbd Mord ee aD c un avi AR cR AR 15 SNB PN 15 Sun SAMA HO ence sereni ae DE 15 cas ne bo ten ae a ti due 15 24 CIC cha
12. a resolution 14 bit 12 bit Digital output maximum 16380 counts 4130 30 counts 1 4 Optical 1 4 1 Single parameter fluorometer Colored Dissolved Organic Matter CDOM raie UR 1 4 2 Single parameter scattering Parameter Wavelength Range Sensitivity Scattering 470 nm 532 nm 650 nm 0 5 0 003 m 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m 0 5 0 003 m 1 4 3 Two parameter fluorometer turbidity Wavelength EX EM Range Sensitivity Wavelength Range Sensitivity chl NTU Chlorophyll 470 695 nm 0 30 0 015 pg L NTU 700 nm 0 10 0 005 NTU 0 50 0 025 ug L 0 25 0 013 NTU 0 75 0 037 ug L 0 200 0 098 NTU 0 125 0 062 ug L 0 350 0 172 NTU 0 250 0 123 pg L 0 1000 0 123 NTU Specifications 1 4 4 Three parameter fluorometer and scattering Chlorophyll Chl 470 695 nm Phycoerythrin PE 540 570 nm 0 175 0 086 ppb Scattering 412 nm 470 nm 532 nm 650 nm 880 nm 0 5 0 003 m 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m 0 5 0 003 m Specifications Section 2 Operation and maintenance 2 1 Verify sensor operation CDOM sensors use an ultraviolet LED light Do not look directly at a UV LED when it is on It can damage the eyes Keep products that have UV LEDs away from children pets and other living organisms Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV LED is on Do not supply more than 15 VDC to the sensor More than 15 VDC will damage the sensor Make sure that the sensor operate
13. arsh environments such as strong electric fields or electrostatic discharge sources Electrostatic Discharge ESD sources may temporarily disrupt data transfer If this occurs move the sensor away from the ESD source Turn the power off and then on and continue operation Operation and maintenance Get the data from the sensor and save it to the host PC 1 Make sure that the sensor is not on but has power supplied to it 2 Select the Transfer Data tab in the host software 3 Push Receive Data Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data Retrieve Meter s Internal Data Receive Data Save in 2 ECOData a Fls2480runt raw x Cancel B Erase Memory File name Save as type TRES v Cancel 4 Select a location on the host PC to store the data e Type a file name in the Retrieve Meter s Internal Data window 6 Push Save The host software saves the sensor s internal data to the host PC T Make sure that the data move is complete lot Data Transfer Data Receive File Status Complete Receive File C ECOData SavedRunt raw Receive File Size 8 K 8 Open the data file to make sure that the data is on the host PC Contact the manufacturer to get a spreadsheet template for an ECO sensor 9 To erase the data from the sensor s memory Push Erase Memory 2 5 Additional operations Note Real time RT and RTD sensors do not store data Some of the data collection options i
14. device file or files for the sensor the characterization or calibration page for the sensor The manufacturer calibrates all scattering sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific calibration page that comes with the sensor 3 3 Characterization The manufacturer uses a fluorescent material to characterize all fluorescence sensors to make sure that the data that is collected meets the sensor s specifications This information is on the sensor specific characterization page that comes with the sensor 3 4 Field characterization The manufacturer recommends that the user perform a field characterization on fluorometers to make sure that the data is as accurate as possible for the user s application The scale factor and the dark counts values can vary depending on the natural water temperature length of the cable the power supply and other factors Do the steps below to field characterize the sensor x a solution of a known concentration in volts or counts output the measured sample of interest in volts or counts dark counts the measured signal output in volts or counts of the sensor in clean water with black tape over the detector scale factor the multiplier in ug L volt ppb L volt OR ug L count ppb L count Get a solution of a known concentration x Measure and record this solution using the sensor This value is the output in vo
15. ers the bottom quarter of the sensor s data range 2 the analog data collected covers half of the sensor s data range 4 the analog data collected covers the sensor s entire data range Fluorometer only 0 OFF Turns off the column with engineering units that show in ug L 0 255 Sets the scale factor for data collected that shows in ug L 0 255 Sets the offset for data collected that shows in ug L 3 7 2 Terminal program operation for sensors with internal memory 24 hour time Sets the time interval between sets of measurements the format hhmmss 1 ON 0 OFF 1 the Bio wiper is open 0 the Bio wiper is closed rec 1 ON 1 Turns on the sensor s internal memory 0 OFF 0 Turns off the sensor s internal memory Loads the settings from the flash memory 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are output between low power states 19 Reference topics 3 7 3 ECOView and terminal program differences ECOView uses different but equivalent words for data collection options Current Ser BB2FL 9999 a Ver Triplet 4 04 a nn Flete Mumber af Sample 10 Re Dat 02 24 14 Clk 11 49 41 Mem 606 ECOView Terminal program Number of Cycles 3 20 Section 4 Optional equipment 4 1 Test cable Use a test cable to set up and test the sensor before deployment No analog output 3 db 9 serial port connector 4 RCA connector s 1 Connect the six contact connector to the sen
16. gh to the faceplate the Bio wiper will not keep the optics clean 25 Optional equipment Figure 8 Bio wiper clearance 1 Bio wiper clearance from faceplate 2 Bio wiper flex 20 Use the 3 32 hex key to tighten the screw Do not over tighten the screw 21 Turn on the sensor to make sure that the Bio wiper rotates correctly The Bio wiper must rotate 180 degrees and uncover the optics before they come on The Bio wiper will then rotate 180 degrees to cover the optics after they come on 4 4 External thermistor The calibration coefficient value for the thermistor is on the sensor s characterization page that ships with the sensor The thermistor gives temperature output in counts Do one of the methods below to change counts to engineering units 1 Use the drop down menu in the host software to see the thermistor output in C Meter Setup FL Setup Raw Data Plot Data Transfer Data Plot External Temp BH S ECO FLCDSB 332 CDOM 13 ppb Temp 21 1 C 2 Use MATLAB MS Excel or other software to solve for Temperature C Output x Slope Intercept 4 5 Pressure sensor The calibration coefficient value for the pressure sensor is on the calibration page that ships with the sensor The pressure sensor gives pressure output in counts Do one of the methods below to change counts to engineering units 1 Use the drop down menu in the host software to see the pressure sensor output in dbar N Plo
17. he sensor will collect data once per second 50 times every The sensor will collect data once per second and store 60 minutes for 24 hours and store the collected data collected data until the power is turned off If the sensor is set up to collect data intermittently as for a moored deployment it may be in a low power condition It is not possible to communicate with the sensor in this condition To start communication again disconnect the sensor s power supply for one minute Connect the power again and push Stop Data several times Select the Meter Setup tab Refer to Adjust options for data collection on page 11 Type 0 into the Number of Samples variable box Push Set Number of Samples Push Store to Flash The sensor operates continuously DN UL de NA Make sure that the sensor operates continuously 1 Select the Raw Data tab 2 Push Start Data 3 Let the sensor operate for 10 samples or more 4 Push Stop Data 2 5 3 Adjust views in plot data tab The Plot Data tab in the host software lets the user see the data that the sensor has collected 12 34 65 6 9 10 11 Butor emeton bem 0000 Enter the type of data to view from the drop down menu above the black view area ug L ppb scattering etc 12 Operation and maintenance 2 6 Sensor maintenance Do not use acetone or other solvents to clean any part of the sensor 1 After each cast or exposure to natural water flush the sensor with clean f
18. ing bracket is not installed on sensors with internal batteries or those rated to 6000 m depth 28 Section 5 5 1 Warranty General information Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website This sensor is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase The warranty is void if the manufacturer finds the sensor was abused or neglected beyond the normal wear and tear of deployment 5 2 Service and Support The manufacturer recommends that sensors be sent back to the factory annually to be cleaned calibrated and for standard maintenance Refer to the website for FAQs and technical notes or contact the manufacturer for support at support sea birdcoastal com Do the steps below to send a sensor back to the manufacturer 1 2 Contact the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Note The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to the sensor during return shipment Remove all anti fouling treatment from the sensor before sending it back to the manufacturer Note The manufacturer will not accept sensors that have been treated with anti fouling compounds for service or repair This includes tri butyl tin marine anti fouling paint ablative coatings etc Use the sensor s original ruggedized shipping case to send the sensor back to the manufacturer Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping case and on the packing list
19. lts or in counts Measure and record the sensor s dark counts Use this equation to determine the sensor s scale factor Scale factor x output dark counts Use the scale factor to determine the concentration of the sample of interest output counts dark counts x scale factor concentration of solution Store the scale factor and dark counts offset in the device file for the sensor the internal memory of the sensor or both 15 Reference topics 3 4 1 Store field characterization values in device file The host software uses a device file to process data Refer to the example below Note colon comes before the comments in the device file The comments are not used by the host software Eco FLS 1822 Created on 04 29 2011 chi ug l tengrunits ug 1 for chl ppb for PC PE CDOM and uranine column 4 input the scale factor and offset in this column N U not used maxvoltage 4 S96 asv1 6 2606 d5v2 12 5355 d5v1 25 2860 COLUMN5 5 N U 1 N U 2 N U 3 Chi 4 0 0052 48 N U 5 1 Replace the values in column 4 of this device file with the scale factor and offset values from the field characterization 2 Save this device file with a new name 3 Touse this new file in the host software select the File menu then push Load Device File 3 4 2 Store field characterization values in sensor Make sure that the sensor is connected to a 9V battery or power supply and the host PC to do these steps
20. minimum is 5 seconds Turn Logging ON Push to turn data storage off or on sensors with internal data storage only Adjust any of the options to collect data in the Meter Setup tab Meter Setup Rew Data Plot Data Transfer Data 2 Change Current Settings To 1 Ram Settings Average 18 Get Date Time Setup Set Avg Data Rate Sample Rate 1 12 Hz set Date Set Numb tS I Number of S le 10 et Number of Samples umber of Sample Set Time Set Number of Cycles Number of Cycles 3 3 Set Cycle Interval A 000015 Cycle Interval 00 00 15 Store To Flash 1 Enter the new value into the variable 2 Push the related button that is to the 3 Push Store to Flash The new value left of the variable box shows in the column Current Ram Settings In the example above the 3 parameter sensor will operate at an Average of 18 and a Data Rate of 1 12 Hz The sensor will collect data 10 rows of data for 3 cycles with a low power interval of 15 seconds after each cycle The sensor stops after the 10th row of the third cycle of data is collected 11 Operation and maintenance Table 2 Data collection examples Collect moored data Collect profiling data Set Avg Data Rate 1 Hz Set Avg Data Rate 1 Hz Set Number of Samples 50 Set Number of Samples 0 Set Number of Cycles 24 Set Number of Cycles N A Set Cycle Interval 006000 Set Cycle Interval N A Turn Logging ON OFF ON Turn Logging ON OFF ON T
21. n this section do not apply to these sensor models 2 5 1 Set date and time Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply that is turned on Make sure that the host software program is open 1 Ifthe sensor is in operation push Stop Data to stop the sensor 2 Push Set Date and Time in the host software The host software adjusts the sensor s time to agree with the host PC Set Date and Time 3 Push Get Date Time Setup to make sure that the sensor and the host PC show the same current time 10 Operation and maintenance ECO View v1 20 20 File Host 04 09 12 09 34 53 ECO 04 09 12 03 34 53 2 5 2 Adjust options for data collection The manufacturer sets ECO sensors to operate at approximately 1 Hz with the optional internal data storage turned on ETE Mew 0 remeros WrTBE apum aneo O OOO Bewemeersemes eproimay 3 aproxinaty2H 16 O O NENNEN BEEN Table 1 Options to collect data 3 parameter sensors approximately 1 Hz 18 approximately 2 Hz 6 PAR sensors approximately 1 Hz 310 approximately 2 Hz 170 Set Number of Samples Adjust from 0 to 65535 Use 0 to operate continuously The three options below apply only to sensors equipped with internal memory Set Number of Cycles Adjust from 0 to 65535 Select the number of sample groups that the sensor will collect between low power states Set Cycle Interval Adjust the time interval between sample cycles Do not type the colons The
22. ower connector and a cable are both attached the power is supplied by the equipment that supplies the highest voltage a Attach the blue tipped power connector to the three contact connector The sensor will begin operation as set up by the user The manufacturer recommends this mode for moored applications b Attach a sea cable to the six contact connector and turn on the power supply sensors without internal batteries Refer to the section on Additional operations on page 10 for details on how to set up the sensor for a specific application Monitor the data from the sensor in counts The number of Signal columns will vary depending on whether the user has a one two or three parameter sensor 1 2 3 Make sure the sensor has power supplied and is on Push Start Data Go to the Raw Data tab Refer to the Verify sensor operation on page 7 illustration to see the format of the collected data Note RT and puck sensors usually show 9 s as placeholders in the date and time columns 2 3 1 Monitor data collected in engineering units 1 2 Go to the Plot Data tab Select Engr Units from the drop down menu near the top of the tab Meter Setup Raw Data Plot Data Beta Particles 11 7 Back5catter Particles Total Back Scatter The host software calculates the engineering units for the Plot Data tab Note Data is saved in counts not engineering units 2 4 Get data from sensor Do data transfers away from h
23. ractenzZallOni PPP PON Cc Min oa ct bic lee dar toute 15 3 4 1 Store field characterization values in device file 16 3 4 2 Store field characterization values in sensor 16 3 5 Chlorophyll fluorometer specific setup 17 3 0 DEVICE TINGS nn nn A e 17 3 1 Terminal program ODS Fall ON sia aaa da 19 3 7 1 Common terminal program operations 19 3 7 2 Terminal program operation for sensors with internal memory 19 3 7 3 ECOView and terminal program differences 20 Section 4 Optional equipmienL oe erneute ee Gin ae 21 Ae OSE CAO fe 21 4 2 IMCS Mal pateris uoce tine e e MED eiit e e eR Da Re ehe ds 21 4 2 1 Remove Date nes ao 22 4 2 2 Replace DauelleS ossis ba a sito nie ee ee 23 4 3 Bio wiper and copper faceplate sisi 24 4 3 1 Clean Bio wiper and taceplale id dE en E Va 24 dd CT AV MING MN StOM nr dada Colis te Sio EX b dope i etos 26 dio Pressure SersO eoe NE iii 26 4 59 T Mamail pressure SENOS Os nn unu Run ap tes eb Om a arre a OD ee 27 O0 ECO MOUNINO D fo PME le m 28 Section 5 General ihnformatloh e ei cts ein tees ed a ccd rte teE Eu 29 9 4 VEU AIM OY ER nn A tee c EUM UEM DA Dre 29 Table of Contents 5 2 Service and Support 5 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment Section 1 Specifications ECO sensors measure different parameters of the Earth s natural waters The sensors
24. resh water 2 Use soapy water to clean any grease or oil on the optical face of the sensor It is made of ABS plastic and optical epoxy and can be damaged if an abrasive cleaner is used 3 Dry the sensor with a clean soft cloth 2 6 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector Lubricate the contacts of bulkhead connectors at regular intervals with pure silicone spray only Allow the contacts to dry before they are connected Make sure that the pins have no corrosion which looks green and dull Make sure that the rubber seals on the pins are not delaminated Connectors should connect smoothly and not feel gritty or too resistant The manufacturer recommends 3M Silicone Lubricant spray UPC 021200 85822 Other silicone sprays may contain hydrocarbon solvents that damage rubber DO NOT use silicone grease DO NOT use WD 40 The wrong lubricant will cause failure of the bulkhead connector and the sensor 13 Operation and maintenance 14 Section 3 Reference topics 3 1 Delivered items 3 2 Calibration the ECO sensor a dummy connector and lock collar blue tipped power connector and lock collar for sensors with internal batteries a plastic protective cover for the optical face a model specific spare parts kit a stainless steel mounting bracket and hardware Sensors that are depth rated to 6000m and sensors with internal batteries do not have this bracket On the CD this user manual the ECOView host software the
25. ressure housing The jacking screws supplied as spare parts can be used to push the end flange off of the pressure housing and then be removed 8 Carefully disconnect each Molex connector 9 Remove the screw that holds the vent plug in the end flange 10 Dry the end flange and the pressure housing seal areas 11 Examine the O rings on the vent plug and thermistor if applicable Remove any O ring that is damaged 12 Apply a light coat of vacuum grease on a new 010 O ring and put it on the vent plug or thermistor 13 Put the vent plug into the top of the end flange 14 If applicable insert the thermistor into the end flange again 15 Put the screw for the vent plug in the inside of the end flange The screw holds the vent plug in the end flange 16 Carefully pull the white plastic loop to remove the battery pack from the pressure housing 17 Remove the black plastic protectors from the ends of the long screws that secure the batteries 18 Loosen but do not remove the retaining screws using a 1 4 slotted driver Do not remove both screws If both of the retaining screws are removed the result will be a pile of parts and the replacement process will not be easy Optional equipment Figure 4 Both retaining screws removed 19 Disconnect each of the six batteries 4 2 2 Replace batteries Install new batteries in the sensor 1 Tilt the battery board enough to connect the first battery in the contacts that
26. s before further setup and deployment 1 Connect the 6 contact connector on the optional test cable refer to the section on the test cable for details to the sensor 2 Remove the cap that protects the optical face of the sensor 3 Connect a serial to USB adapter to the test cable to connect the test cable to the host PC 4 Connect the sensor to a power supply a Connect sensors with internal batteries to the manufacturer supplied three contact blue tipped power connector The sensor comes on b Connect sensors without internal batteries to the optional test cable and a regulated power supply set at 12 VDC 5 Start the host software from the manufacturer supplied CD a Select the COM port on the host PC b Select the device file for the sensor from the CD c Select the baud rate if necessary The default is 19200 ECO View v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO File Host MM DD YY HH MM SS X Recording OFF ECO MM DD YY HH MM SS Raw File Sample Rate Raw File Size 0 K Device File Engr Units File Size 0 K Stop Data eevee 77 6 Turn on the power supply The sensor comes on T Push Start Data on the host software 8 Gotothe Raw Data tab of the host software The data collected by the sensor shows in the Signal column Operation and maintenance Figure 1 Format of data collected by most ECO sensors Meter Setup Faw Data Plot Data Transfer Data 5 14 12 06 06 05 532 eb BB 300 635 fo 9350 5
27. sor Connect the 9 volt connector to a 9 volt battery As an alternative it can be connected to a regulated power supply 3 Connect the db 9 connector to the host PC Use a USB to RS232 adapter cable if necessary 4 Use a digital multimeter DMM to see analog output if applicable from the sensor The inside of the RCA is signal red DMM probe and the outside is ground black DMM probe 4 2 Internal batteries The pressure housing of the ECO sensor must be opened to replace the batteries If done improperly it could result in personal injury or death due to abnormal internal pressure as a result of flooding It may not be possible to repair flooded sensors The manufacturer disclaims all product liability from the use or service of these sensors The manufacturer cannot control the use of these sensors or choose qualified personnel to operate them and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability including laws that impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved with the operation and maintenance of the sensors Acceptance of these sensors by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a covenant by the customer to defend and hold the manufacturer harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use and servicing of these sensors Flooded sensors are serviced at the discretion of the manufacturer The sensor may be under pressure Do not point it toward any part of the body
28. t Data Transfer Data Plot Pressure v Plot External Temp alaj a S ECO FL3B 2681 2 Use MATLAB MS Excel or other software to solve for relative pressure dbar output x slope intercept 3 Calculate the absolute pressure absolute pressure dbar relative pressure dbar relative pressure at atmospheric water interface dbar 26 Optional equipment Pressure sensors need to be set at zero for each deployment Do not deploy the pressure sensor deeper than the depth rating on the calibration page 4 5 1 Maintain pressure sensor The plastic fitting filled with silicone oil is a buffer between the pressure transducer diaphragm and seawater Add silicone oil to the reservoir on top of the transducer at regular intervals ae Se YS 6 Make sure the top of the sensor is clean Use a 9 16 wrench to hold the white nylon Swagelok fitting Use a 7 16 wrench to loosen the cap on top of the fitting Remove the cap Use a wire or toothpick to clean the hole in the cap Do not blow compressed air into the fitting It will make a mess Add Dow Corning 200 Silicone Oil to the reservoir until the oil is visible Figure 9 Pressure sensor cap 7 Replace the cap Make sure not to tighten the cap too much 8 Clean any excess oil from the end flange of the sensor 27 Optional equipment 4 6 ECO mounting bracket The details of the mounting bracket for the ECO sensors are shown below The mount
29. tall the monofilament in the end flange 16 17 18 19 4 3 Bio wiper and copper faceplate The Bio wiper and copper faceplate help decrease bio fouling during extended deployments The Bio wiper is controlled manually using a host controller or it can work autonomously as pre programmed before a deployment The temperature and the depth at which the sensor is deployed will change the Bio wiper cycle time 4 3 1 Clean Bio wiper and faceplate Sensors that have copper faceplates and copper Bio wipers need to be cleaned at regular intervals to keep the copper effective as an anti fouling aid Remove the Bio wiper and faceplate from the sensor to clean them OM ff OF Do not twist the Bio wiper or the Bio wiper shaft by hand Push Open Shutter and Close Shutter in the host software to turn the Bio wiper Turning by hand will damage the Bio wiper motor 1 Disconnect the sensor from any power source 2 Use the manufacturer supplied 3 32 hex key to loosen the screw that holds the Bio wiper to the sensor If necessary insert the manufacturer supplied jacking screw into the expander hole to loosen the Bio wiper PAR sensors do not have an expander hole and do not ship with jacking screws 24 Optional equipment Figure 7 Bio wiper screw holes 1 the screw in the clamping hole 2 the expander hole 3 4 5 OO ND 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lift the Bio wiper off of the faceplate If
30. used remove the jacking screw Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the faceplate to the optics face Keep the screws Clean the Bio wiper and faceplate with soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Use a Scotch Brite or similar pad to buff the Bio wiper and faceplate until they are shiny Use an isopropyl alcohol saturated cotton swab to clean the Bio wiper shaft and the shaft hole Make sure the Bio wiper and faceplate dry completely Attach the faceplate again Make sure the screw used to attach the Bio wiper is in good condition The 3 32 hex key must fit into the screw s socket If the screw is damaged use a new screw from the spare parts kit that the manufacturer supplies with the sensor These screws are 4 40 x 3 8 316 stainless steel and are treated with anti seize Insert a jacking screw into the expander hole of the Bio wiper Turn it slowly until the Bio wiper goes onto the shaft easily Put the clean Bio wiper over the shaft but do not twist the Bio wiper Make sure to remove the jacking screw before tightening the 3 32 inch clamping screw Use the commands in the host software to turn the Bio wiper into the closed position The Bio wiper covers the optics Set the clearance between the Bio wiper and the faceplate to approximately 0 6 mm Note If the Bio wiper is has too much bend because it is too close to the faceplate the motor will use too much current If it is not close enou
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