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1. 1 Place the sensor in a solution of known concentration Note If the mV reading is 4905 then the concentration of that solution is too high to be read on the current gain setting Either dilute the solution to a lower concentration or use a different gain setting Enter the concentration of the solution in the appropriate box SAVE DATA BANK SETUP OPTIONS RECORDS CALIBRATION AUTO GAIN Computer Assisted Calibration Create Data Points for Group 1 RWT Datapoint Creator 0200 y 10 ppb Make Datapoint 1 Sensor Reading Concentration of Solution Source of Sensor Readings View Graph DataBank Sensor Manual Entry Cancel Calibration When mV reading has stabilized click Make Datapoint 1 to create a datapoint Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining solutions you intend to use for calibration of the current gain setting Note After creating a datapoint the Make Datapoint button will increment displaying the number of the next available datapoint Once two data points have been entered you ll be able to view your results graphically by clicking View Graph See Section 3 7 5 Source of Sensor Readings by choosing the manual entry button users are able to enter mV values for the corresponding concentration values entered Cancel calibration causes the loss of all currently created data points If this button is clicked you will have to confirm the operation that has been chosen 3 7 5 View G
2. Firmware Ver 3 xx MM DD YY S N 2900XXX MM DD YY When HyperTerminal is started via DataBank ht it is initialized with the following settings 998 2900 Connected using Direct Connect using COM 1 Bits sec 9600 Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bits none Flow Control hardware Function arrow and control keys are used as Terminal Keys Backspace key sends Ctrl H Emulation Auto Detect Telnet Terminal ANSI Backscroll buffer lines 250 Line Delay 100 ms Character Delay 10 ms Append line feeds Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Rev F 33 Appendix C Using HyperTerminal to Download Data Files Open HyperTerminal See Appendix B Note All letter entries must be in UPPER CASE 1 Type the command DLD s s is the sort character O thru F for curves 1 16 or S for sequential SPACE or any other character will retrieve unsorted data by 0000 of xxxx 0000 is the current record number o XXXX Is the total number of records to be downloaded Note The record number will not be incrementing at the time since the actual downloading has not yet started display Now in your terminal program select Transfer then Capture Text Enter a filename with a txt extension and press start Press Ctrl Q on the keyboard to start the flow of data you will be able to see progress in Hyperterminal as the record number increments on the DataBank s Note During sorted do
3. time 3 2 2 Backlight Operation Manual the Power button can be pressed to manually turn the backlight on off 998 2900 Rev F 10 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 2 5 3 2 6 3 2 Auto Shut Off use the pull down menu to set a time interval to automatically turn off the backlight Backlight Power High uses 30 mA power consumption Low uses 15 mA power consumption Display Mode Date amp Time DataBank will display the date amp time during normal operation Example 01 04 06 10 32 Title DataBank will display the title of your current selection Example Amazon River Sensor Warm up Time Set a time from the pull down menu which allows the sensor to stabilize warm up after power has been supplied and before any readings are taken Note Recommended Cyclops warm up time is a minimum of 5 seconds Note Recommended C Sense warm up time is between 45 seconds and 3 minutes depending on how long the instrument has been off The longer the instrument cools as a result of no power the longer the necessary warm up time Sensor Voltage Set the voltage that the DataBank should apply to the sensor upon power up Setting a value near the minimum voltage required for operation will conserve the DataBank s battery power and extend battery life Note Recommended Cyclops voltage input is 12 volts and a minimum of 5 volts Note Recommended C sense voltage input is 12 volts maximum and 6 volts minimum Log
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5. seconds to erase and 20 to re program 5 ending 07DE 145700040 3605003020564 215740530 4C05394DE5C6 Once the upgrade has completed the following screen will appear Down Load of new OS Completed Flease press all four buttons on the Data Bank and release This will reset the Data Bank to normal operation When the Data Bank is re powered the new Version willbe displayed Simply follow the instructions in the window to reset the DataBank and return to normal operation 3 6 Save DataBank Records Tab This section is used to download and save to file or erase data records from the DataBank 998 2900 Rev F 15 The following screen shows all the functions available for this section SUEDA liege teh ee RECORDS AE NER Save Data Bank s Field Collected Data to this File E Documents and SettingssLawrence Desktop GUls02 06d BROWSE AUTO GAIN If File Exists Records to Download f Replace f All Records az Stored C All Records Sequentially Append C Selected Group Only gt _ DOWNLOAD Data Bank s Records DELETE Data Bank s Records 3 6 1 Download DataBank s Records File Naming Either manually enter a file path and filename and press Enter or use the Browse button to select an already existing filename from a desired location Note It is suggested you use the file extension txt when manually entering a filename as the file is comma delimited Excel users when importing these
6. set to Title Mode instead of Date amp Time Mode Users can set this title to either describe the formula used in the calibration or the parameter group being calibrated This box has a maximum limit of 16 characters e g Amazon River RWT RFUB etc Gain selections from this pull down menu reflect the gain settings that were configured in the Auto Gain tab Each Gain will have its own interpretation equation Interpretation Equation uses the values entered in each box to convert the sensor s readings into concentration values for the units specified Values may be entered manually or automatically upon completion of a calibration Note Changing the formula values or post calibrating after data has been collected for that parameter group will affect all stored data for that parameter group It is recommended that the equation s values be recorded in a log or SAVE setting to a file after calibration is complete mV or mA Only mV can be chosen for the Cyclops sensors Dec or S N allows users to choose either decimal or scientific notation as the numeric format for displaying the equations Collect Data and Create New Equation This calibration generates an interpretation equation using multiple data points The interpretation equation generated is specific to the gain selected in the Advanced Calibration screen Each gain selection should have its own interpretation equation Rev F 20 3 7 4 To create a Datapoint
7. you click Cancel then the GUI software will shut down and you must re start the GUI Once communication has been established the main screen will display the DataBank s information in the upper left hand corner and the Talking with DataBank prompt will disappear F Databank GUI Yer 3 06 Oj x TURNER r a F att ataBan Upon connection the DataBank s serial Sate aretime Sensor Warm Up Time number and version of f PC Time E Menem 01 03 11 10 20 01 Send e Seconds the operating system are displayed Backlight Operation Sensor Yoltage i Manual Auto Shut Off 30 Seconds bi 12 Volts gt Back Light Power Display Mode Logging Interval High C Low eo on 00 01 00 Send SAVE Settings to a FILE SET Data Bank from a FILE UPDATE Displays 3 2 Setup Options Tab The Setup Options tab is used for setting the general operation of the DataBank Each DataBank will have its own saved settings and this screen will change to reflect those settings once communication between a PC and a DataBank has been established Note Please wait for the background of each pull down menu to turn light blue before attempting any changes 3 2 1 Date and Time PC Time click to choose then click Send to set the DataBank s current date and time to PC date and time Manual Entry click to choose enter in a date and time then click Send to set the DataBank s current date and time to the manually entered date and
8. 83 50 meter cable with locking sleeve The following are cable part numbers for C sense sensors P N 105 2410 0 6 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 2411 5 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 2412 10 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 2413 25 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 2414 50 meter cable with locking sleeve Note The Handheld DataBank Datalogger P N 2900 199 handle is sealed with Marine Goop to improve protection for moisture and humidity If the cable needs to be removed or replaced this seal will be broken Turner Designs advises the use of Marine Goop to reseal the handle 998 2900 Rev F 24 5 Batteries Charging amp External Power 5 1 Low Battery When the DataBank s battery is low Low Battery will be displayed for a second every 4 seconds until the battery is either recharged or gets too low for continued use Note At first indication of a low battery assisted GPS power is discontinued 5 2 Charging the Battery The battery may be charged using either the AC to DC power charger or the 12 volt car adapter power charger To charge the DataBank s battery you must first remove the GPS if it is connected and then plug in the DataBank s interface cable Apply power using one of the supplied power chargers and the following will appear CHARGING 2 0A AHr STORED 0 0 Once the charge is complete the display will show something like DOME py 2 6 When charging is complete DONE wil
9. 98 2900 Rev F 27 6 Garmin GPS The Handheld DataBank Datalogger is designed to interface with several Garmin GPS receivers Note Only GPS receivers with Text Out will work with the DataBank Datalogger 6 1 Mounting The Handheld may be purchased with a side mount kit which includes everything you need to mount and interface your Garmin GPS receiver This kit allows for clear viewing easy installation and removal 6 2 Setup Using Garmin GPS receivers with the DataBank requires the use of Garmin s Text Out setting The procedure for setting up Text Out will be similar to the following Page to Menu Go to Setup Select Interface Select Text Out Set to 9600 Baud Rate Done A a A more detailed explanation is available in your GPS receiver s owner s manual 6 3 Use To use your Garmin GPS receiver with the DataBank Datalogger the GPS interface cable must be connected between the two devices The GPS must be turned on separately The DataBank will supply power to only certain GPS models Geko and Etrex In order for power to be supplied both the GPS and DataBank must be connected and on Otherwise the GPS is powered by its own internal batteries The GPS will take from several seconds to several minutes to lock onto an available satellite Once a lock has been established it will display on the GPS and verified on the DataBank screen by changing the lower case r which is located in front of a record of dat
10. Bank is designed so that the most efficient charge occurs during the first hour of charging about half of a complete charge due to temperature effects Monitoring the amount of amp hours replaced during each charge will give you a better understanding of how much energy is used from the battery on a daily basis 5 4 Recharging when Not Enough Charge If you feel the battery did not receive as much of a charge as it should have for example termination due to ot unplug the charger turn off the DataBank and wait for the batteries to cool down Once the batteries have cooled plug in the charger Amp hours will continue to be added to the gauge from where it previously left off 5 5 When to Charge the Battery It is most efficient to charge the batteries when the DataBank is only partially discharged because the charger uses a rapid charging scheme It may be good to start by charging it every day Manufacturer s specifications lf batteries are stored fully charged between 4 to 86 F 20 to 30 C they should be recharged every 3 6 months if not used The batteries are rated for a minimum of 500 recharges Note If batteries are allowed to completely self discharge their energy storage capacity will be reduced 5 6 When the Battery Does Not Charge Normally If the DataBank has been stored for a long period of time and the battery is exhausted attaching the charger may appear to have no effect Without sufficient batt
11. Battery 5 6 When the Battery Does Not Charge Normally 5 7 External Power Connection 6 Garmin GPS 6 1 Mounting 6 2 Setup 6 3 Use 7 Warranty 7 1 Terms 7 2 Warranty Service 7 3 Out of Warranty Service Appendix A Specifications B Setting up Window s HyperTerminal C Using HyperTerminal to Download Data Files D Installation of the DataBank Station Mounting Brackets 998 2900 Rev F WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WEEE DIRECTIVE Turner Designs is in the business of designing and selling products that benefit the well being of our environment Accordingly we are concerned with preserving the Surroundings wherever our instruments are used and happy to work with customers by complying with the WEEE Directive to reduce the environmental impact resulting from the use of our products WEEE Return Process To arrange the return of an end of life product proceed as follows lf you purchased your instrument through a Turner Designs Distributor please contact your local representative They will instruct you where to return the end of life product If you purchased your instrument directly from Turner Designs please contact Turner Designs Customer Service By Phone 1 408 212 4041 or Toll Free 877 316 8049 By Email Customer Service at support turnerdesigns com Turner Designs will provide a WEEE RMA Number a Shipping Account Number and a Ship to Address Package and ship the product back to Turner Designs The
12. NTIL THIS SCREEN CHANGES Follow the instructions as outlined in the screen above to Initialize the DataBank for upgrading Note There are two potential issues that can arise with upgrading the Hex file A file error window appears The cause is the Hex file chosen isn t correctly named This error can be ignored by clicking OK A file warning window appears instead of the screen above The cause is the Hex file chosen is not designed for use with the DataBank and a new file needs to be selected for the upgrade Notes e lf you fail an upgrade attempt press all four buttons simultaneously and release them to reset the DataBank Then turn the DataBank on and repeat the above procedure e If you plan to use your DataBank with a C sense pCO Sensor you need to upgrade your firmware to Ver 3 09 which was created to allow longer warm up times needed by the C sense This firmware can be downloaded at htto www turnerdesigns com component k2 item 32 databank software and firmware install or upgrade e Incase of serious failure where the DataBank will no longer power up normally contact Turner Designs Technical Support department 998 2900 Rev F 14 Phone 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com Once the programming mode has been entered the following screen will appear Data Bank Programming Mode Successfully Entered Version 3 Loader Found Programming Data Bank This process will take about 10
13. TURNER D DESIGNS DataBank Datalogger September 5 2014 Revision F Turner Designs 845 W Maude Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 Features Button Description and Operation 2 1 Power Button 2 2 Store Button 2 3 Recall Button 2 3 1 Recall previous records stored 2 3 2 Erase records 2 4 Select Button 2 5 Button Combinations 2 5 1 Reset 2 5 2 Display Mode 2 5 3 Flash Programming Mode Graphical User Interface 3 1 Connection Requirements 3 2 Setup Options Tab 3 2 1 Date and Time 3 2 2 Backlight Operation 3 2 3 Backlight Power 3 2 4 Display Mode 3 2 5 Sensor Warm up Time 3 2 6 Sensor Voltage 3 2 Logging Interval 3 3 Save Settings to a File 3 3 1 File Naming 3 3 2 If File Exists 3 3 3 File Content 3 3 4 File Descriptor 3 4 Setting DataBank from a File 3 5 Updating the DataBank s Operating System 3 6 Save DataBank Records Tab 3 6 1 Download DataBank s Records 3 6 2 Delete DataBank s Records 3 7 Calibration and Auto Gain 3 7 1 Quick Calibration 3 7 2 Advanced Calibration 3 7 3 Collect Data and Create New Equation 3 7 4 To create a Datapoint 3 7 5 View Graph Sensors and Cables 4 1 sensors Links to Quick Start Guides 4 2 Cables Batteries Charging amp External Power 5 1 Low Battery 5 2 Charging the Battery 5 3 Amp Hour Gauge 998 2900 Rev F OO WOO ONNNOODD OO Table of Contents cont 5 4 Recharging when Not Enough Charge 5 5 When to Charge the
14. a when it is being stored to an upper case R every time a record of data is stored with GPS information Note If the GPS keeps turning itself off its batteries are low Either replace the batteries or remove them completely allowing the DataBank to supply the necessary power Refer to Garmin GPS Owner s Manual for additional information 998 2900 Rev F 28 7 Warranty 7 1 Terms Turner Designs warrants the DataBank and accessories to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment from Turner Designs with the following restrictions e Turner Designs is not responsible for replacing parts damaged by accident or neglect Your instrument must be installed according to instructions in the User s Manual Damage from corrosion is not covered Damage caused by customer modification of the instrument is not covered Note The Handheld DataBank is NOT waterproof or water resistant and extra care should be taken to protect it from the elements Damage from water intrusion is not covered e This warranty covers only Turner Designs products and is not extended to equipment used with our products We are not responsible for incidental or consequential damages except in those states where this limitation is not allowed This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state e Damage incurred in shipping i
15. cence Values Note A blank solution is a solution without the fluorophore of interest for example de ionized water ultrapure water or filtered water A two point calibration requires measuring a blank solution and a standard solution and will display blank corrected concentration values i e ug L ppb ppm mg L or NTU Single Point Calibration Raw Fluorescence 1 Select the parameter group you wish to calibrate using the DataBank s Select button 2 Connect the DataBank to a PC that has DataBank Software using the interface cable provided 3 Begin DataBank Software and wait for a connection 4 Once aconnection has been established click the Calibration tab in the DataBank Software 5 Choose the parameter group you wish to calibrate from the pull down menu Note Users should choose the same parameter group as in step 1 6 Type into the available box the name of the parameter group and hit enter Note Up to 16 characters may be entered for a name 7 Click the Auto Gain tab and set the gain values using the Default buttons Note Users may manually enter gain settings depending on the sensor type 8 Click the Calibration tab The DataBank s display should show Low Med or High in the top right hand corner Note If a lower case s is displayed followed by 4 numbers then repeat step 7 9 Place the sensor in your blank solution and click OK proceed to step 2 10 The Software will start m
16. contains GPS information Note GPS information can only be viewed in downloaded data 2 4 Select Button The Select button is used to e Select a parameter group o Press the Select button to increment through the parameter groups 1 16 stop on the parameter group of choice and if no buttons are pressed after about a second that parameter group will be automatically selected e Revert to the first parameter group o Hold the Select button to revert to the first parameter group so you don t have to scroll through the remaining parameter groups 998 2900 Rev F 7 2 5 Button Combinations 2 9 1 2 9 2 2 9 3 998 2900 Reset Pressing all 4 buttons simultaneously will result in a hardware reset of the DataBank This is used in the event that the computer locks up preventing a normal power down of the DataBank This can also be used after updating the DataBank s operating system Display Mode Press the Select button and within one second press the Recall button to toggle between Title mode and Date amp Time mode The unit will revert back to the original programmed display mode on the next power up Flash Programming Mode This mode is used to update the DataBank s operating system Updates are made using the standard USB DataBank cable An RS232 serial cable connection is available as an option See Section 3 5 updating the DataBank s operating system Rev F 3 Graphical User Interface DataBan
17. data files into Excel it is suggested that they be imported as ANSI Comma Delimited text files If File Exists choose to either add downloaded data to an existing file using the Append option or replace it entirely using the Replace option Records to Download choose the method for downloading data from the DataBank in the order they were stored sequentially or from a selected group e All Records as Stored o will download data in the order they were stored 1 9999 e All Records Sequentially o will download data stored for parameter group 1 first then parameter group 2 then parameter group 3 and so on for all 16 parameter groups e Selected Group Only o will download data stored for selected parameter group Note If Selected Group Only is chosen the title of that parameter is displayed next to the parameter group s number 998 2900 Rev F 16 Click on Download DataBank s Records and the following screen will open Downloading O02 7 05810017 222100545 35 0607 O61 OO Noe sob wT 2a TOF Downloaded at approximately 8 records per second Numeric progress can be viewed on the Data Bank CANCEL The record shown in the window s box is listed in the following order Record Parameter Group and range used x1 High x10 Med x100 Low for measurement Date and Time 24 hour clock Sensor mV Calculated Value Latitude Note For values measured with GPS enabled Longitude Note For values meas
18. easuring the blank signal for each gain 11 When blanking has finished click OK proceed to step 3 12 From the pull down menu choose RFUB Raw Fluorescence Units Blanked and click Finalize Calculations Rev F 18 3 2 998 2900 13 The following screen will appear when finalizing calculations has completed Quick Cal This Calibration is Complete The Data Bank is programmed 14 Click OK 15 The DataBank is now ready for use and you may begin measuring samples Values are reported as Blank Corrected Raw Fluorescence Units RFUB Two point Calibration Direct Concentration 1 Follow steps 1 11 from Single Point Calibration Section 2 Put your sensor in a standard solution of a known concentration 3 Enter the concentration value of your standard solution in the Enter Standard Value box 4 From the pull down menu choose units of measure or manually enter units of choice maximum 4 characters NOTE DO NOT CHOOSE RFUB Click Proceed to step 4 Oo l The Software will start measuring the standard solution s signal When completed click Finalize Calculations Click OK The DataBank is now ready for use and you may begin measuring samples Values will be reported in units that were set in Step 4 WO Advanced Calibration Advanced calibration allows users to calibrate sensors using multiple standard solutions for increased accuracy of measurement Users can take advanta
19. ensors and Cables This section discusses the sensors and cables for the DataBank 4 1 Sensors The DataBank can be configured to work with Turner Designs Cyclops 7 sensors fluorometers and turbidity as well as the Turner Designs C sense pCO sensor For information on how to configure the DataBank to work with Cyclops 7 or C sense sensors visit the following web addresses DataBank with Cyclops 7 Sensors http www turnerdesigns com t2 doc manuals 998 2901 pdf DataBank with C sense pCO Sensor http Awww turnerdesigns com t2 doc manuals 998 2906 pdf Note When using the DataBank with the C sense it is recommended that the voltage be set to 6 and the warm up time be set to 3 minutes Using these settings with a 5 minute sampling interval you can expect a fully charged DataBank to collect 300 samples The DataBank can also be configured to work with Seapoint Sensors Contact sales turnerdesigns com for more information 4 2 Cables The DataBank comes configured with a sensor cable installed Turner Designs cables are standard and Seapoint cables can be special ordered Cables for the Cyclops 7 and C sense sensors are available in 0 6 5 10 25 and 50 meter lengths The following are cable part numbers for Cyclops 7 sensors P N 105 2580 0 6 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 0585 5 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 0581 10 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 0582 25 meter cable with locking sleeve P N 105 05
20. ery power the DataBank will not start up normally however the battery does receive a pulse of charge upon connection Disconnect and reconnect every 30 seconds to give the battery a pulse charge of 2 amps quickly tapering down to 0 and repeat this several times to boost the battery allowing the DataBank to start up normally and begin displaying the normal CHARGING mode 5 7 External Power Connection The external power connection is standard with the Station configuration and optional with the Handheld configuration The DataBank can be powered using a 998 2900 Rev F 26 9 32 volt DC external power source such as a 12 volt marine battery This accessory includes an additional internal power converter connector and 3 meter cable assembly The external power connection is highly recommended when using the DataBank with the C sense This drawing depicts the back solder cup side Pin 1 12 VDC 9 32 VDC range Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 No Connection for future use The supplied cable is wired as follows White 12 VDC Black Ground 12 VDC Shield No Connection CAUTION about ground loops The external supply is not isolated Grounds are common sensor ground computer ground and charging ground For this reason it is good practice to use only one of the two connectors at any given time Also consideration should be given to possible ground loops between sensors when powering multiple sensors from the same source 9
21. ge of this calibration which will generate interpretation equations based on data collected from multiple standard solutions Users may also manually enter values to be used in interpretation equations for calculating sample concentrations as is done for the C sense pCO sensor Group number although a number 1 is displayed in this section you must access the pull down menu that lists numbers 1 16 representing the 16 parameter groups and select a number This will prompt the DataBank to download calibration settings values and equations for that parameter group and allow users to continue with the calibration for that parameter group Rev F 19 Sule 998 2900 Databank GUI Yer 3 06 Oj x TURNER D THANE ataBan SAVE DATA BANK SETUP OPTIONS RECORDS CALIBRATION Group Number Date _______ Interpretation Equation Last update to this SET ME FIRST Saue ran ber NTU 7 Mo mv 3 Order 3 S Curve Units Title Gain E Please Select a Group Number Date displays the last date the selected parameter group was modified or calibrated This date is automatically updated and stored when any modifications are made to the parameter group s settings Units are either set during quick calibration or manually entered in this box with a maximum limit of 4 characters e g ppb ppm ug L NTU etc Title is what will be displayed for the selected parameter group when the DataBank is
22. ging Interval Enter a time interval HH MM SS that defines when the DataBank should wake the sensor to make a measurement 3 3 Save Settings to a File This button will open a new window with commands for specifying to the DataBank where and what to save to a file 3 3 1 998 2900 File Naming Either manually enter a file path and filename and press Enter or use the Browse button to select an already existing filename from a desired location Note It is suggested you use the file extension txt when manually entering a filename as the file is comma delimited lf a file path and filename are not entered or an already existing file is not selected the setting file will be saved to the DataBank GUI folder found in the Rev F 11 Programs Files folder within the C drive From there it can be moved to a different location as specified by the end user 3 3 2 If File Exists Upon saving a settings file the choices for the If File Exists section of the screen will either be selectable or unavailable depending on if the file exists for that file path entered Replace the existing settings file is overwritten using new settings and calibration data Append new settings and calibration data are appended to the existing file 3 3 3 File Content Users can either choose to save all the settings or selected settings All Settings saves all settings and calibration data from all 16 parameter groups Note This may take severa
23. interval box under the Setup Options Tab and then clicking Send or pressing Enter The following screen will appear Select New HEX file for Data Bank Please enter a path and filename ofthe most current file Eq The largest number for xx in DBxox HE C DBVB DB3xx hex BROWSE OK CANCEL 998 2900 Rev F 13 Note Both of the methods for upgrading will result in the screen above Click the Browse button to navigate to a valid Hex file Valid Hex files begin with a DB and end with hex and contain the operating system s version within the filename For example DB3xx hex is a valid Hex file that can be used to update the DataBank s operating system to version 3 xx After a Hex file is chosen click OK again to go to the Initialize DataBank for Upgrade screen If a valid file is chosen then the screen below will appear Initialize Data Bank for Upgrade TO PLACE THE DATA BANE IN TO THE PROGRAMMING MODE Please read through ALL the directions before beginning this procedure Suggestion use left hand for step 1 right hand for other steps 1 Fress and hold the Power button holding until step 4 is completed Within one second of pressing the Power button press the Select button hold fortwo seconds then release it 3 While still holding the Power button wait seconds 4 Press fall atonce the Store Recall and Select buttons then release all four buttons including the Power button REPEAT IF NECESSARY U
24. k GUI software runs in Microsoft Windows and is used for communicating with and configuring the DataBank 3 1 Connection Requirements e DataBank must be connected to a computer using the provided interface cable e DataBank must be turned on e The computer COM port must be set to any COM port 1 8 NOTE The DataBank s Interface cable should not be connected to an external power source charging when connecting to the DataBank GUI When the above two requirements are fulfilled begin the software and the GUI will search for the presence of a DataBank port settings aren t required This message indicates the GUI is searching for a IE Pahang wane fla Sak mance DataBank ame connected DataBank Databank GUI Yer 3 06 Date and Time Sensor Warm Up Time i PC Time Manual Entry ee ig send 3 seconds Backlight Operation Sensor Voltage E Manual Auto Shut Off 30 Seconds ka Volts Back Light Power Display Hode Logging Interval Beet qe lm ea Q ae or ite mal 0010 00 00 10 00 Send m SAVE __ SAVE Settings to aFILE to a FILE SET Data Bank trom a FILE Data Bank from a FILE UPDATE UPDATE Displays If the DataBank is not found then the following message will appear COMMUNICA TIONS ERROR l Data Bank MOT FOUND P Please be sure a Data Bank is attached to a serial port and is powered up Retry Cancel 998 2900 Rev F 9 If you click Retry then the GUI again tries to find the DataBank If
25. l be flashing pv is the termination mode see Termination Mode below and the 2 6 could be any number is the estimated Amp Hours received by the battery See Section 5 3 Amp Hour Gauge Termination Modes pv Peak Voltage negative delta voltage i e rising voltage that slightly dropped indicating a complete charge tr Temperature Rise delta temperature delta time i e temperature rises faster than expected indicating a complete charge ot Over Temperature Max operating temperature has been reached indicating full charge unless instrument is being heated from an external source such as left in the direct sun oc Over Capacity Indicates the battery capacity is exceeded i e total estimated amp hours received bb Bad Battery Indicates abnormal charge and that battery might need to be replaced This occurs if minimum voltage is not reached within a given time or the maximum voltage is exceeded 998 2900 Rev F 25 Note If this termination mode occurs regularly contact Turner Designs for battery replacement and or repair 5 3 Amp Hour Gauge The Amp Hour gauge is used to help you estimate the percentage of battery capacity used battery consumed 25 amp hours used The amp hour gauge is only an estimation of actual acceptance At full charge the NiMH battery may retain 85 but at the lowest rate only about 62 of the full charge dumped into it which is based on the rate of change The Data
26. l minutes Selected settings allows options to include or exclude settings data and or range of groups to save If this option is chosen the following screen will appear Range of Groups to Sare Include Setup Options no E 1 E i Yez C No First Group Last Group OF CANCEL Range of Groups to Save set the first group number and last group number to select the range of parameter groups to save Calibration data for the selected range of parameter groups will be saved to file Include Setup Options choose Yes to include or No to exclude the DataBank s current settings to be saved along with calibration data for the range of groups selected Note If you choose to save only groups 1 and 3 excluding group 2 and 4 16 then choose range of groups as 1 1 and repeat the same steps for range of groups 3 3 making sure to append group 3 data to group 1 data 3 3 4 File Descriptor This is a string of text written to the top of a file to help users better identify the settings or calibration data saved for that part of the file A file descriptor is automatically generated and can be changed manually to any title the user desires File Descriptor Written to top of file Change as desired File Descriptor Written to top of file Change as desired Settings from Data Bank S M A0107 4 13 2009 gt San Francisco Bay 5 25 09 JPF ox wey TYE O 3 4 Setting DataBank from a File The DataBank can be set using a p
27. on is used to e Store data records o Press the Store button to store the current reading displayed e Initiate logging mode o Hold the Store button to start the logging mode The following will be displayed once logging mode has LOGGING MODE begun ENTERED 2 3 Recall Button The Recall button is used to e Recall stored records o Press the Recall button to display the last record stored e Erase stored records o Hold the Recall button to erase the last record stored 998 2900 Rev F 2 3 1 Recall previous records stored Each time the Recall button is pressed the record stored number will decrement to the very first record stored Continuous presses after the first record stored has been reached will increment to the last record stored 2 3 2 Erase records Hold the Recall button to erase the last record stored and the display will first CHAUT TOM ABOUT TO CLEAR show Followed by Note You can only erase the last record stored Trying to erase any other record will result in the following message ONLY TOP RECORD HAY BE CLEARED GPS information for stored and recalled data If there is a valid GPS signal being received an upper case S will be displayed indicating that GPS information will also be stored along with that record Note The S is only visible on the screen when Auto Gain is off When recalling a record if an upper case R is displayed that indicates that the record recalled
28. on to accept the calibration and store calibration data for that parameter group in the DataBank s memory Upon clicking this button you will be returned to the Equation Groups and Calibration Screen ADDITIONAL GRAPH FEATURES Move the mouse pointer over the plotted line and or data point and the x y values will be displayed Delete Data Point move the mouse pointer over the data point you wish to delete and click the mouse button Verify the value you wish to delete is Rev F 22 998 2900 displayed in the box to the left of the graph Click the Delete Data Point button and that data point will be removed from the plot Set New Value move the mouse pointer over the data point you wish to change and click the mouse button Verify the value you wish to change is displayed in the box to the left of the graph Enter a new X and or Y value for that data point click the Set New Value button and that point will be adjusted to the x y coordinates you entered Cancel click the Cancel button to return to the previous View Graph section Print Graph click the Print Graph button to open a page setup window that will allow you to set up the margins paper source etc the printed calibration will include titled data points calibration coefficients the calibration equation and the title of the parameter group similar to the figure to the right Data Bank Calibration for Graph Group 16 Amazon River Rev F 23 4 S
29. pping screws 4 M4 installation screws Slot is 5 mm 10 32 or 8 32 screws can also be used Note Screws are self tapping and should only be screwed into the plastic backing once If screws require replacement Loctite or similar product may be required Screw the mounting brackets onto the back of the DataBank Station being careful to make sure that the brackets are orientated as shown below for each corner A gs Lo a ae ba Note The DataBank Station should NOT be mounted in direct sunlight and should be shaded 998 2900 Rev F 35
30. product will be dealt with per Turner Designs end of life recycling program in an environmentally friendly way 998 2900 Rev F 4 1 Introduction The DataBank is intended for Interpretive Metering and Data Collection from Turner Designs Cyclops Submersible Sensors as well as the Turner Designs C Sense pCOz2 Sensor The DataBank can also be configured for Seapoint sensors It is used in conjunction with a computer for setup and data retrieval Interpretive Metering converts the voltage output from sensors to units of choice Data Collection allows users to store up to 9 999 records manually or automatically which can be downloaded using a computer via USB The DataBank Datalogger is available in two configurations a Handheld P N 2900 199 package for easy transport during mobile field studies and an enclosure for stationary field deployments Station P N 2910 199 DataBanks are sold with cables installed Cables are available in lengths of 0 6 5 10 25 and 50 meters 1 1 Features Multiple Gain functions e Auto gain between set gain values e Default gain settings for Cyclops Submersible Sensors e Manually assign gain values Dual Calibration Modes Quick calibration Computer assisted Advanced calibration Manual Data logging e Automatic shut off between sampling intervals greater than 10 seconds o Minimum logging interval 1 second o Maximum logging interval 4 days Non volatile data storage e No loss in da
31. raph This section allows users to choose the type of equation to fit through their data points to force fit the equation view the equation chosen print the graph accept the equation or go back to add data points 998 2900 Rev F 21 998 2900 Type of Equation fe 3rd Order f 2nd Order 1st Order Group 16 Amazon River Data Points Result of Equation Force thru First fe Yes C No View Equation Add Data Point s Print Graph 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 mY Accept Equation MG L A minimum of two points is required to access the View Graph screen Type of Equation defines the number of terms used in creating the formula You can choose from 1 2 or 3 Order equations while viewing the graphed results and the curve will shift accordingly Force thru First allows users to force the calibration curve through the first calibration point on the curve point closest to zero View Equation displays the equation Order and calibration coefficients for the calibration curve being viewed Coefficients and Equation Order 0 O0 Order 1 4 412625171 Order 2 0 000817920015 Order 3 0 00000006924503 moll 0 00000006924503 m3 0 000817920015 m 2 4 412625121 mv Add Data Points allows you to go back to the previous screen and continue to store more calibration points or cancel the calibration being performed Accept Equation click the Accept Equation butt
32. reviously saved file which includes settings and or calibration data 1 Use the Browse button to navigate to an already existing file that contains settings and or calibration data 2 Click Open to choose that file An error message will appear in an Error Message box if the chosen file is not a valid file If the file chosen is a valid settings file the descriptor set by the user will be displayed in a File Description box 3 5 Upgrading the DataBank s Operating System Note Be sure the DataBank s battery is fully charged before proceeding New DataBank software releases for Windows will include the latest DataBank operating system files When a DataBank with an older operating system is connected to a computer that has DataBank software containing new operating system files the following upgrade frame will open Upgrade Notice For full functionality with this software itis recommended thatthe operating system ofthe attached Data Bank be updated to be Ver 1 12 or greater That operating system has been included and is ready far transfer This process should take less than five minutes and will not affect any field data or calibrations you currently have stored inthe Data Bank Mo disassembly is required OF CANCEL Click OK to allow the upgrade or CANCEL to continue into the Windows software using the older operating system Alternately users can manually update the DataBank by entering NewDBOS in the logging
33. rge Repair service will be billed on a fixed price basis plus any applicable duties and or taxes Shipment to Turner Designs should be prepaid Your bill will include return shipment freight charges Address for Shipment Turner Designs Inc 845 W Maude Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 998 2900 Rev F 30 998 2900 Equipment Specified as Electrical and Electronic Waste Rev F 31 Appendix A Specifications DataBank Datalogger Handheld Sleeping lt 20 UA Full power 30 mA Low power 15 mA Software selectable Voltage 3 12 volts Low noise regulated DC 3 3 VDC up to 300mA Note GPS is self powered when DataBank is off NiMH rechargeable 4 8 volts 4000 mA Hr Note Dependent on installed sensor Optional Accessor 1 Amp Two open drain up to 200 mA 15 V max USB 9600 baud rate Auto select com port 1 8 Non Volatile 1280 Kb 9999 records Physical Main body 4 6 W x 3 2 H x 3 4 D Handle 4 8 long Overall 11 H with handle stain relief and connector Weight 1 7 lb 76 kg w o GPS or pigtail cable Operating Temperature 0 50 C DataBank Datalogger Station lt 45 mA at full charge Sleeping lt 20 uA LCD backlight Full power 30 mA Low power x 15 mA Low noise regulated DC Note GPS is self powered when DataBank is off y 4 8 volts 4000 mA Hr Note Dependent on installed sensor Sensor Input 0 5 volts 12 bit Resolution External Power Input 9 32 volts DC 1 Amp Output Two open drain
34. s not covered 7 2 Warranty Service To obtain service during the warranty period the owner shall take the following steps 1 Write email or call the Turner Designs Technical Support department and describe as precisely as possible the nature of the problem Phone 1 877 316 8049 Email support turnerdesigns com Carry out any adjustments or tests as suggested by the Technical Support Department If proper performance is not obtained you will be issued a Return Materials Authorization number RMA to reference Package the unit write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping carton and ship the instrument prepaid to Turner Designs If the failure is covered under the warranty terms the instrument will be repaired and returned free of charge for all customers in the contiguous continental United States For customers outside of the contiguous continental United States who purchased equipment from one of our authorized distributors contact the distributor If you purchased directly contact us We will repair the instrument at no charge Customer pays for shipping duties and 998 2900 Rev F 29 documentation to Turner Designs Turner Designs pays for return shipment custom duties taxes and fees are the responsibility of the customer 7 3 Out of Warranty Service Follow steps for Warranty Service as listed above If our Technical Support department can assist you by phone or correspondence we will be glad to at no cha
35. ta or settings e Store up to 9 999 records External Power Connection highly recommended for use with C sense e Standard with the Station configuration e Optional with Handheld configuration High power rechargeable battery e Supplies power to DataBank sensor and some models of GPS e Built in battery charger with amp hour gauge Flash operating system e Automatic upgrade notice and assistance from Windows software e Upgrade made via USB Durable housing e Sealed low force snap action pushbuttons e Handheld enables easy one handed operation even with gloves e Station approximates IP 66 and NEMA 4x e Station has user replaceable desiccant Note Replace when pink 998 2900 Rev F 5 2 Button Description and Operation Note There are two distinct ways to operate each of the four buttons 1 Press which is to press the button and release it within 1 second 2 Hold which is to press the button for a full second before releasing QOWER Re RECA q OFF ERASE HOLD ELEC 2 1 Power Button The Power button is used to e urn the DataBank on and off o Press the Power button to turn the DataBank on o Hold the Power button to turn the DataBank off e Toggle the backlight o Press the Power button to toggle the LCD s backlight on and off while the unit is turned on e End logging mode o Press the Power button while the unit is in logging mode to stop logging 2 2 store Button The Store butt
36. up to 200 mA 15 V max USB 9600 baud rate Auto select com port 1 8 Memory Storage Non Volatile 1280 Kb 9999 records Physical Body 8 27 L x 8 27 W x 5 12 H 210mm x 210mm x 130mm Weight 3 45 Ib 1 56 kg w o pigtail cable Case Approximates IP66 and NEMA 4X User replaceable desiccant Note Replace when pink User installable mounting brackets Refer to Attachment D Operating Temperature 0 50 C Note Do NOT mount the instrument in direct sunlight 998 2900 Rev F 32 Appendix B Setting up Window s HyperTerminal To assist HyperTerminal users a settings file has been included on the USB flash drive that configures HyperTerminal for use with DataBank Note COM port is not set by included setting file Copy this file from the USB flash drive into the folder or directory of choice We recommend copying this file to the DataBank s folder that was set up during DataBank software installation 5 C Program Files DataBank GUI Right click on this file and choose properties to change COM port settings Click on Connect To tab Use the Connect Using pull down menu to select the COM port you wish to set if you are using a port other than COM port 1 To verify communication with the DataBank turn the DataBank on and make sure it is attached to the set COM port Type using upper case letters RST in the HyperTermial window and hit Enter You should get the following response Turner Designs Instruments
37. ured with GPS enabled Nm aS Numeric progress can also be viewed on the DataBank s LCD display 3 6 2 Delete DataBank s Records Click on the Delete DataBank s Records to open the following screen CAUTION All records in the Data Bank will be permanently lost Be sure you have downloaded all the records that you wish to retain DELETE Data Barks Recorde CANCEL Daton You will need to confirm the deletion of all DataBank Records before the operation will begin Click Cancel Deletion to cancel your request and keep DataBank s Records intact 3 7 Calibration and Auto Gain This section of the manual explains the features and functions found in the calibration tab gives a brief overview of quick calibrations and advanced calibrations and explains how to configure auto gain depending on the type of sensor you re using There are numerous ways to calibrate sensors using DataBank software so it is up to the user to determine which calibration method should be used for their sampling protocol 998 2900 Rev F 17 3 7 1 998 2900 Quick Calibration Quick Calibrations can consist of a single point calibration or a two point calibration The DataBank will automatically generate calibration values and formulas based on the fluorescence readings from the calibration solution used A single point calibration simply requires measuring a blank solution and will display values in RFUB Blank Corrected Raw Fluores
38. wnloads the flow of data may stop for up to several seconds and this is normal Keyboard Commands while downloading O O Ctrl S X Off used to stop the download for up to 30 seconds Ctrl Q X On used to start the download Ctrl C used to terminate the program CSD clear stored data is used to erase all stored records 6 Once download has completed se ect Transfer Capture Text then Stop Data File Each data line transferred will be in the following order comma separated 1 Record 2 Parameter group 3 Range x1 High x10 Med x100 Low 4 Date 5 Time 6 Sensor mV 7 Value 8 Latitude 9 Longitude Sensor mV raw voltage signal Value calibration based calculated value 998 2900 Rev F P DBdatal3 txt Notepad File Edit Format Yiew Help 0002 05x100 11 19 10 11 0003 05x100 11 19 10 11 0004 05x100 11 19 10 11 0005 05x100 11 19 10 11 0006 05x100 11 19 10 12 0007 05x100 11 19 10 12 0008 05x100 11 19 10 12 0010 05x100 11 19 10 12 0011 05x100 11 19 10 12 0012 05x100 11 19 10 12 03 24 0013 05x100 11 22 10 09 43 50 0060 00060 00 mv 58 24 58 54 59 24 59 54 0 24 7 00 54 2 01 24 0009 05x100 11 19 10 12 01 54 702 24 2 02 54 0014 05x100 11 22 10 09 46 36 0015 05x100 11 22 10 09 47 23 0016 05x100 11 22 10 09 47 25 0017 05x100 11 22 10 09 47 27 0596 00596 00 mv 0018 05x100 11 22 10 09 47 29 0606 00606 00 mv 0019 05x100

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