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1. Single Output File per Frame Definition Format Frame Time Stamps IV Display Converted Data Error Checking IV Frame Counter if available Y Check Sum if available OK Help Output Field Delimiter select either comma or tab delimiter Output Extra Header Information put a check to get an additional row of data at the start of the output file Use Satlantic Data Logger Time Stamps put a check to add data and time values from an attached data logger This is not usually necessary because the sensor includes this information in its output Output Frame Time Stamps put a check to add the time stamps from the data frame to the output Output Frames with Sensor Conversion Errors put a check to remove any frames that have a field that cannot be converted Single Output File per Frame Definition put a check to get all of the output in one file Usually there is one output file for each input file Select options under Output Format Floating Point Conversion Type specify the floating point values in decimal or scientific notation Floating Point Precision specify the number of significant digits in the floating point value Range 0 10 Suppress Non numerical Output Values put a check so that text content does not show in the output Format Frame Time Stamps put a check so that the time stamps print in human readable format Display Converted Data put a check so that the data2. The absorbance increases as absorbing species such as nitrate and bromide are added to samples SUNA operation Spectra SUNA0166 x Time Series SUNA0166 x Total Absorbance SUNAD166 x 4 gt Iaol Configure Total Absorbance 0 035 0 030 0 025 0 020 Absorbance 0 015 0 010 0 005 0 000 0 005 015 02 11 14 20 03 0 010 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 200 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 Wavelength nm 2 3 Get data from sensor Do data transfers away from harsh 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 If the sensor is equipped with internal memory the collected data is saved in the sensor 1 Push Transfer Files in the SUNA Dashboard area The files saved on the sensor show on the right side of the new File Manager window Data Files Log Files Calibration Files x Local Filesystem Instrument Filesystem c suna Browse C0000299 CSV 2014 08 22 16 06 22 1046705 CSV C0000300 CSV 2014 08 22 16 19 32 1046607 CSV C0000301 CSV 2014 08 22 16 32 44 1046576 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_05 47 45_raw 2015 01 28 13 47 10938 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_05 52 22_raw 2015 01 28 13 53 78819 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_11
3. 01 E 0 00 0 050 22 18 45 22 18 50 22 18 55 22 19 00 22 19 05 22 19 10 22 19 15 22 19 20 22 19 25 22 19 30 22 19 35 22 19 40 22 19 45 Bien Time UTC 0 000 i i i Nitrate ABS_254 ABS_350 15 44 20 15 44 30 15 44 40 15 44 50 15 45 00 15 45 10 15 45 20 15 45 30 15 45 40 15 45 50 15 46 00 15 48 10 16 46 Time UTC Temperature Conductivity Pressure Time Series 2 5 0 0 UM 2 5 5 0 0 015 0010 m 0 005 0 000 a a ee ee 0 04 sun 0 03 6 Letthe sensor collect data for approximately 5 minutes 7 Push Stop in the HydroCAT Dashboard The Connection Mode mode shows Setup 3 3 Get data from sensor Do data transfers away from harsh 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 1 Push Transfer Data in the HydroCAT Dashboard area The new file shows near the bottom of the window in the File Name area 2 If necessary push Browse to change the directory on the PC in which the data is stored 3 Push Transfer to move the file to the PC 4 Push OK when the Transfer Progress window shows 100 15 HydroCAT operation Transfer Progress 5 The manufacturer set default is a check in the checkbox for Display Data when Transfer Completed
4. N V F RSA before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your COASTAL me N T F RE AC F Click Next to continue A SEA BIRD COASTAL conca 5 Push Agree in the next window to agree with the terms of the software 6 Install the software at the default location or push Browse to go to another location to install the software 7 Push Next UCI 1 0 0 Setup i o x Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install UCI 1 0 0 A Setup will install UCI 1 0 0 in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue r Destination Folder C Program Files x86 Sea Bird Coastal UCF 1 0 0 Space required 175 2MB Space available 207 7GB Nullsatt Install System v2 46 lt Back Next gt Cancel 8 Puta check in the boxes next to the Install USB Serial Driver and Show Readme 9 Push Finish Install software UCI 1 0 0 Setup UCI UNIVERSAL COASTAL INTERFACE SEA BIRD COASTAL Completing the UCI 1 0 0 Setup Wizard WARNING Ensure SUNA is not connected to a USB port when installing the Satlantic USB Serial Driver The driver will fail to operate if is is installed while SUNA is connected V Install Satlantic USB Serial Driver Y Show Readme The software is ready to use section 2 SUNA operation 2 1 Verify senso
5. SUNA operation Time Series 2 5 00 2 5 0 015 3 0010 m 0 005 0 000 0 04 0 03 m nn 2 2 1 Monitor data in spectra graph The Spectra graph shows both the dark and light data in raw counts The dark counts are from thermal noise The light counts are the measured output minus the dark counts The measured spectrum is always flat below 200 nm and then has four or five peaks The peaks are approximately 25 nm apart in the lower wavelength range and up to 50 nm apart in the upper range Spectra SUNAD166 x Time Series SUNAD166 x Total Absorbance SUNA0166 x Dal G Zoom In C Zoom Out Auto Range IV Wavelength Axis J Range Axis Configure Spectra 35 000 Light Data Range N N w Dark Data Range gt 2 275 300 Wavelength nm 1 Put a check in the box next to either or both the Wavelength Axis or the Range Axis to enable the Zoom In or Zoom Out options The user can change the values for the axis with a check in the box 2 Push Select Sensors either in the Time Series graph or in the Real Time Display tab to select the parameters to see on the graph 3 Push Configure to put a limit on or to remove the limit to the Time Axis Range 2 2 2 Monitor data in absorbance graph The Total Absorbance graph shows the calculated absorbance from 210 to 370 nm This graph is an alternative to the Spectra graph The absorbance graph should be flat when a sample of DI water is collected
6. Select the Calibration Files tab Select All 32 4 6 View menu pa Reference Select the first file under Instrument filesystem Select the directory in the Local filesystem to save the file in Push the lt to move the first file Do steps d and e to move the second file Push Close moao Note that the date of the files changes to the current date Select the Data gt SUNA gt Compare Calibration menu Push Browse to find to the first reference or calibration file on the PC to compare Push Browse to find to the second reference or calibration file on the PC to compare Push Compare Compare Calibration Files Select First Calibration File C aSBCUserManuals SUNA SNA0166A CAL Browse Select Second Calibration File C aSBCUserManuals SUNA SNA0166P cal Browse calibration instrument serial numbers match Percent Change in Reference Spectra 20 15 f 10 difference 250 275 300 325 wavelength nm A typical update interval of 3 6 months with no more than 100 hours of lamp use should cause a change of no more than 10 in the 215 240 nm interval Below 215 nm larger relative changes are normal Above 240 nm the change is smaller than at the 215 240 nm range If there is a large change do several reference updates 12 24 hours apart to monitor the stability of the reference spectrum UCT UCT 1 0 0_151 UCI Sensor Data View Window H
7. a wider range of constituents an do possible lab matrix spikes to isolate the cause Check the representativeness of the data collection site If the data from the sensor does not agree with grab samples but shows good performance the site may not be representative of conditions or the water is not well mixed Data collection rate is very slow Check if the internal memory is on Data collection starts after approximately 5 seconds Check if the adaptive integration is on Data collection starts after approximately 500 milliseconds 20 x integration period Nitrate values are not stable e Check that the optical area is not blocked with debris e Check that the wiper functions correctly e Clean and dry the optical area 38 Troubleshooting Possible problem Possible solution Nitrate value are frequently 1 or Check that the lamp intensity is sufficient Measure the spectrum in DI or tap water NAN Maximum output is gt 10000 For best case gt 30000 Check the data if the maximum is lt 1000 and the lamp intensity is sufficient the water sample is optically dense SELFTEST alert for lamp intensity Check the sensor for high internal humidity Do a selftest or high humidity if humidity is gt 50 the sensor may have a leak Contact Customer Support if humdity is gt 30 the sensor is probably ok Contact Customer Support 39 Troubleshooting 40 Section6 General information Revised edi
8. shows in the graph area of the software Select options under Error Checking Frame Counter if available put a check so that the value increases by one from frame to frame Any increments larger than one will show in the Application Console Check Sum if available put a check so that each frame is examined Correct frames have a zero entry in the checksum field Incorrect frames are not converted 10 Push OK The Conversion Options window closes 11 Push OK The Convert Raw Data Files to ASCII window closes 4 5 1 3 Replay saved SUNA data 30 Use Replay Logged Data to see the data that has been saved on the PC Push Data then SUNA then Replay Logged Data 1 Reference UCI UCI UCI lt r View Window Help los Reprocess Data Te t Replay Logged Data Convert APF Data Compare Calibration 2 If necessary push Browse to find the xml Instrument Package File that is saved on the PC at Users username AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 A typical file is SUNA_xxx_001 xml where xxx is the serial number of the sensor 3 Push Browse to find the SUNA Raw Data File to replay the data that is saved on the PC 4 Push Browse to find the current SUNA Calibration File on the PC A typical file is SUNA_xxxn CAL where xxx is the serial number of the sensor and n is the calibration version 5 Push Finish Replay Logged Data EN x Steps Replay Logged Data 1 Replay Logged Data I
9. 050 0 025 0 000 15 44 20 15 44 30 15 44 40 15 44 50 15 45 00 15 45 10 15 45 20 15 45 30 15 45 40 15 45 50 15 46 00 15 48 10 15 46 Time UTC Temperature Conductivity Pressure 4 5 3 Compare reference spectrum files Compare the change between two reference spectrum files The amount of change is related to the time interval between the updates and the amount of lamp use during that time Note that this procedure is done automatically by the software when the user updates the reference spectrum for the sensor Refer to Update reference spectrum on page 19 for more information 1 Find the two files to compare Data Files Log Files Calibration Files r Local Filesystem r Instrument Filesystem C aSBCUserManuals SUNA Browse 2012 11 07 17 39 22 2012 11 13 16 11 00 SNA0166A CAL 2015 03 02 19 58 46 15418 CAL 2013 01 07 20 31 16 15616 CAL SNA0166P cal 2015 03 02 19 46 47 2013 01 14 18 53 20 15488 CAL 2013 01 18 19 54 02 15360 CAL 2013 01 18 19 56 46 15616 CAL 2013 08 09 11 21 26 15744 CAL 2013 08 20 19 40 28 15744 CAL gt 2014 11 13 16 56 36 15872 CAL 2014 11 13 17 53 36 15872 CAL 2015 01 13 18 51 48 13952 CAL Se 2015 02 23 18 57 30 15616 CAL 2015 02 23 19 08 56 15616 CAL 2015 02 23 19 43 36 15744 CAL SNA01660 CAL 2015 02 23 20 26 52 15744 Refresh Select All Delete Set Active a Push Transfer Files in the SUNA Dashboard area b
10. 17 05_raw 2015 01 28 19 20 2417 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 32 28_raw 2015 01 28 21 32 33528 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 35 14_raw 2015 01 28 21 35 31193 CSV C0000302 CSV 2014 08 22 16 45 56 1046603 CSV C0000303 CSV 2014 08 22 16 59 08 1046649 CSV C0000304 CSV 2014 08 22 17 12 20 1046634 CSV C0000305 CSV 2014 11 18 12 46 12 1046725 CSV C0000312 CSV 2015 01 26 16 19 26 1047674 CSV C0000313 CSV 2015 01 26 16 33 30 1047264 CSV C0000314 CSV 2015 01 26 16 47 34 1047290 CSV C0000315 CSV 2015 01 26 17 34 30 1047030 CSV C0000316 CSV 2015 01 27 16 53 46 1047602 CSV C0000317 CSV 2015 01 28 10 52 54 1046896 CSV C0000318 CSV 2015 01 28 18 35 18 1047290 CSV C0000319 CSV 2015 02 09 12 20 58 1047018 C sv C0000320 Csv 2015 02 10 18 27 38 88722 csv v Refresh Select All Delete SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 35 44_raw 2015 01 28 21 36 38331 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 36 14_raw 2015 01 28 21 36 39553 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 36 44_raw 2015 01 28 21 37 38357 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 37 14_raw 2015 01 28 21 37 38147 CSV SUNA 0468_2015 01 28_13 37 44_raw 2015 01 28 21 38 24025 CSV C0000320 CSV 2015 02 10 21 31 88722 CSV Select All sep 2 Select one or more files to copy to the PC The manufacturer recommends that the user use a USB connection to move the files because it is much faster 3 Push the lt arrow to start the move The status shows at the bottom of the File Mana
11. 6 The sensor is ready to set up for a specific deployment 3 4 Set up for deployment If necessary start the software lf necessary connect the sensor to an SDI 12 controller if applicable and PC Push HydroCAT Settings in the HydroCAT Dashboard area Select the Output Format tab if necessary Select the settings for a specific deployment Push Default to remove the Conductivity and Salinity parameters Parameter Units SUN e Temperature select C or F e Conductivity select uS cm S m mS cm e Pressure select PSI or Decibars e Oxygen select mg L or ml L Parameters to Output e Puta check in the box for each parameter to show Temperature Conductivity Pressure Oxygen Salinity Sound Velocity e Puta check in the box Specific Conductivity to show that parameter e Puta check in the box Sample Number to add a number to each row of data that is collected Parameter Units Temperature celsius Conductivity lus cm bd Pressure Decibar Oxygen mge y Parameters To Output V Temperature I Conductivity IV Pressure IV Oxygen M Salinity psu Sound Velocity m s IV Specific Conductivity l Sample Number Apply cance Default Help 5 Select the Data tab to change the Sample Interval time measured in seconds Note the sample interval time that is recorded by the sensor is directly related to pressure and temperature This can result in a sample interval tha
12. AT 5 Look at the data in the Time Series tab e Puta check in the box next to Time Axis to push Zoom In and Zoom Out to change the scale of time e Puta check in the box next to Range Axis to push Zoom In and Zoom Out to change the scale of the data e To move the data in any direction push the Ctrl key on the PC keyboard and the left button of the mouse pointer at the same time e To select a specific part of the data to zoom in on pull the mouse pointer diagonally refer to the arrow in the graph below Spectra SUNAO166 x Time Series SUNAD166 x Total Absorbance SUNAD166 x lt gt fol Time Series HydroCAT dello Zoom In Q Zoom Out Auto Range V Time Axis Y Range Axis Select Sensors Configure G Zoom In Q Zoom Out Auto Range P Time Axis 7 Range Axis lt Select Sensors Configure gt 5 Config Time Series Time Series 20 0 17 5 15 0 3125 mn AA A O A 10 0 o 75 5 0 2 5 0 0 0 20 0 15 on 0 10 0 05 o 88 gt 0 125 0 100 E 0 075 w a o0 0 050 22 18 45 22 18 50 22 18 55 22 19 00 22 19 05 22 19 10 22 19 15 22 19 20 22 19 25 22 19 30 22 19 35 22 19 40 22 19 45 ans Time UTC f 0 000 y x n H i l Nitrate ABS 254 ABS 350 15 44 20 15 44 30 15 44 40 15 44 50 15 45 00 15 45 10 15 45 20 15 45 30 15 45 40 15 45 50 15 46 00 15 48 10 15 46 er Time UTC Temperature Conductivity Pressure
13. PERATURE o M PRESSURE M OXYGEN M ESPEC CONDUCTIVITY IV Absorbance at 254nm IV Absorbance at 350nm I Bromide Trace au ox en ter Decibar mg L CELSIUS isim SUNA HydroCAT 5 Look atthe data in the Time Series tab e Puta check in the box next to Time Axis to push Zoom In and Zoom Out to change the scale of time e Puta check in the box next to Range Axis to push Zoom In and Zoom Out to change the scale of the data 14 HydroCAT operation e To move the data in any direction push the Ctrl key on the PC keyboard and the left button of the mouse pointer at the same time e To select a specific part of the data to zoom in on pull the mouse pointer diagonally refer to the arrow in the graph below Spectra SUNAO166 x Time Series SUNAD166 x Total Absorbance SUNAD166 x lt gt fof Time Series HydroCAT dello G Zoom In C Zoom Out Auto Range IV Time Axis Y Range Axis Select Sensors Configure Q Zoom In Q Zoom Out Auto Range Y Time Axis T Range Axis Select Sensors Configure _ Select sensor 5 Configure a Time Series Time Series 20 0 5 0 EEE 25 s 15 0 1 3 125 I mn 00 IN N Pe EIN 3 10 0 75 25 4 5 0 25 0 025 an 1 0 020 0 20 0 015 Ar 000 E 0 10 0 005 0 000 2 0 08 oy DE ES ISS GEREN SERGE PG 0 05 00128 0 04 0 125 BALD __ 0 100 0 02 E o 0 075 0
14. Parafilm will seal 2 Ifthe sensor has a wiper carefully move it away from the optical area Figure 1 Wiper moved from optical area 3 Cut and stretch a length of approximately 40 cm 16 in of Parafilm 19 Reference 4 Wind the Parafilm around the metal near the optical area Figure 2 Parafilm on optical area 5 Break a small hole in the top of the Parafilm and fill the optical area with DI water Figure 3 Optical area filled with DI water 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Supply power to the sensor and use the software to operate the sensor in Continuous mode Start the sensor and collect 1 minute of data Record the measurement value This is a dirty measurement to record the value when there are biofouling and blockages in the optical area Stop the sensor Remove the Parafilm and drain the water from the optical area Clean the optical area a Use DI water or IPA and cotton swabs and lint free tissues to clean the windows b Use vinegar to clean debris such as barnacles Be careful that the windows do not get scratches Flush the optical area with DI water to remove any remaining IPA or vinegar Wind Parafilm around the metal near the optical area Break a small hole in the top of the Parafilm and fill the optical area with fresh DI water Supply power to the sensor and use the software to operate the sensor in Continuous mode Start the sensor an
15. SEA BIRD COASTAL UCI150511 A Universal Coastal Interface User manual 05 2015 Edition 1 Table of Contents Section 1 INStall SOMWAaTe tidad ia 3 Section 2 SUNA Operation een 5 2 1 Ver sensor operationen A a ta 5 22 MONO Gala CcBll EC ON een N a 6 22 1 Monitor data ln spectra graph ui aid 8 2 2 2 Momtor Gata IM aDsSorDance AN e ari lleno do 8 ZO AA OSO ade ii 9 2 4 Use software to set up sensor for deplOoyMenNt coocccocncocccocncocncocococococnnonnnonnnnnnonnnnononaronaronnnonons 9 2 4 1 Set up for autonomous deployment arase sarasini a a a 10 24 2 SUD Tor SDE ZA E A 11 Section 3 HyaroCAT Operaton ad o on e does has de co ia o 13 3 1 Veni sensor Operatoria er iii canina 13 3 2 MONO data Colecciones 13 3 3 El Cala MOMS CNS a O OI a 15 3 CEU TO dEBIOYMIENE re as 16 Section A Reference iii ii 19 4 1 Verify precision Of sensor OUtpUt oocconcconncocncocncocncocncncoconocononononononnrnonnononnnonnnnnnonnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnons 19 41 Update reference Special ia 19 iz Update TIMWaS sida 21 ANo Temperature Cnel aaa 22 4 1 4 Zero conductivity frequency test coooccocccccccnccocnnocnococnonnnononnononononnnnnnnonnnnnarnnnannnnnninaninos 22 41 5 Conductivity standard neck isa dia ee E 22 4 2 Sensor da SAPO AS St 23 EEC MENU ee OL 24 4 4 2SENSOE MEN A da 25 441 Create summary Ed 27 4 5 Data Mer A A 28 4 5 1 Files necessary to Process dativo ne 28 Ao yl REPFOCESS SUNA GIB nn sa 28 4 5 1 2 Co
16. at back in its previous position in the software window Dock Group the same as Dock above but all tabs that are open are locked back into their previous position in the software window e Reset Windows all tabs go to their initial location in the software when the software started 4 8 Help menu Go to the Help menu for help with sensor operation settings in the software and troubleshooting Select Sea Bird Coastal to go to the manufacturer s web site UCT UCI 1 0 0_151 UCI Sensor Help Help Contents Troubleshooting User Manual About 35 Reference 36 Section 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 SUNA general troubleshooting Nitrate sensors use an ultraviolet UV light Do not look directly at a UV light when it is on It can damage the eyes Keep products that have UV light away from children pets and other living organisms Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV light is on Possible problem Possible solution Sensor does not appear to be on Check that the cable is connected and the power source is on Turn the sensor off for at least 60 seconds Turn the power on again If the sensor still does not appear to be on use a different cable Check that the voltage supplied to the sensor is between 8 15 VDC with at least 1 amp of current Check the cable voltage put the leads of a DMM in DC voltage mode at contacts 1 and 2 of the cable to see if there is voltag
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18. collect data for the Standard Check test The results show Conductivity Check Passed in the Status area 3 Push Next 4 Enter the value from a previous conductivity check to compare to the current output value 5 Push Next 6 Push Next 22 T Reference The software makes a Conductivity Check Report that the user names and saves to the PC Push Finish 4 2 Sensor dashboards The dashboard is the main area from which to control and to communicate with the Sensor Connection Status SUNA Clock Time Connected COM3 Available Lamp Time 998 hours 100 Available Disk Space 3 459 MB 92 28 Jan 2015 10 53 33 UTC SUNA Serial Number 468 SUNA Settings Reference Update O Start Replay Logged Datz Connection Status Connected COM3 Main Battery Voltage 10 89 Backup Battery Voltage 2 77 Stored Data Samples 761 Free Data Samples 398 696 Recorded Events 19 HydroCAT Clock Time 25 Feb 2015 07 40 01 UTC HydroCAT Serial Numb 03710234 FW Rev 2 8 0 Disconnect 4 Start Pumping HydroCAT Settings i Temperature Check ly Transfer Data Conductivity Check Replay Logged Data Deploy HydroCAT Start Command Terminal FW Rev 2 3 2 Y Transfer Files Y Wipe Now WE Command Termi SUNA dashboard HydroCAT dashboard Information about the status of the sensor is contained in the upp
19. d collect 1 minute of data Record the measurement value This measurement shows any sensor drift or change in the lamp output 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Reference Stop the sensor Remove the Parafilm and drain the water from the optical area Flush the optical area with DI water Wind Parafilm around the metal near the optical area Break a small hole in the top of the Parafilm and fill the optical area with fresh DI water Supply power to the sensor and use the software to operate the sensor in Continuous mode Start the sensor and collect 1 minute of data Record the measurement value Use the software to update the reference spectrum a Goto the Sensor menu then select Update Calibration b Do the steps in the Calibration Wizard to update the reference spectrum If the measurement is 2 uM 0 028 mgN L from the manufacturer supplied reference 5 UM 0 056 mgN L for a 5 mm pathlength sensor the sensor is within the specification If the measurement is not within these specifications do this procedure from step 9 until the measurement is within specification 4 1 2 Update firmware At regular intervals make sure that the current firmware is installed in the SUNA Go to the seabird coastal com web site to get the current firmware for the sensor 1 p m Save the firmware to the PC The firmware is an sfw file Make sure that the sensor is connected to the PC a
20. ductivity Units Pressure Units Oxygen Units Output Temperature Output Conductivity Output Pressure Output Oxygen Output Salinity Output Sound Velocity Output Specific Conductivity Spec Conductivity Temp Coef Output Sample Number Transmit Data Realtime Sample Interval seconds Min Conductivity Frequency Hz SDI 12 Address SDI 12 Bad Data Flag 27 Reference 4 5 Data menu The data menu has sensor specific options for data management UCI UCI 1 0 0 151 UCI Sensor Data View Window Help O s AMET Reprocess bat HydroCAT Replay Logged Data UCT UCI 1 0 0_151 Convert Raw Data Convert APF Data Compare Calibration HydroCAT Data menu SUNA Data menu 4 5 1 Files necessary to process data 4 5 1 1 28 Go to the Data menu to select how data is processed The HydroCAT can only replay data Use Convert Raw Data to change binary files into ASCII files Use Replay Logged Data to show a graph of saved data Use Reprocess Data to apply a different reference value or change the settings to process the data The SUNA uses the three files below to process data 1 2 3 The xml package file that is stored in C users username AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 SUNA_ SN xml The raw data file to process The reference spectrum file optional for Replay Logged Data Reprocess SUNA data The user may find that it helps to use the Reprocess Data option under some condition
21. e If not use a different cable Check the mode of operation The sensor may be in an unknown mode Start a terminal program supply power to the sensor and type then Enter three or more times A prompt from the sensor shows Check the cable for continuity Refer to the sensor specifications for connector functions Check the power consumption Use a power supply with an accurate digital current indicator current gt 500 mA at 12V sensor is in data collection mode Put a piece of white paper into the optical area and make sure that there is a blue spot If there is not the sensor may be in an unknown mode or there is a system failure current gt 5 mA sensor is in standby mode and gives a result over the RS232 input current gt 100 UA sensor is not in operation Contact Customer Support 5 2 SUNA operation troubleshooting Possible problem Possible solution Self test fails for internal Monitor the sensor and do a sensor self test at regular intervals Make sure that the humidity sensor is not attached to any frame so tightly that the pressure housing is out of round Self test fails for low spectrum Clean the optical windows with a low lint swab or tissue and isopropyl alcohol average or high dark counts The average value in DI water is within specifications shown below Dark spectrum 500 1000 counts with a standard deviation of no more than 12 counts Maximum light spectrum no more than 55000 with no more tha
22. e s The software starts to reprocess the data raw data The user can collect data in either an ASCII or binary format Although binary files require less storage space and are faster to transmit than ASCII binary files are not human readable and must be converted Use the software to convert binary to ASCII and also to convert ASCII files so that they contain sensor headers tab delimiters and other information to help the user more easily do an analysis on the data 1 2 ot Sige a Go to the Data menu then SUNA then Convert Raw Data If necessary push Browse to find the xml Instrument Package File that is saved on the PC at Users username AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 A typical file is SUNA_xxx_001 xml where xxx is the serial number of the sensor Put a check in the boxes next to the parameters to convert Push Browse to find the file of data to convert Push Browse to select the directory in which to save the converted data Push Options More settings are available in a new window Select any options under Conversion Type 29 Reference Wad Options 1 AO Conversion Type Output Format Output Field Delimiter Comma z Floating Point Conversion Type Decimal Floating Point Precision l2 Output Extra Header Information I Use Satlantic Data Logger Time Stamps i ee Hexidecimal Output Values IV Output Frame Time Stamps Output Frames with Sensor Conversion Errors
23. e sensor is connected to a PC and the software and has power supplied Make a note of the temperature of the water in which the sensor is submerged Push Temperature Check in the HydroCAT dashboard Enter the water temperature in C the Temperature area Push Start The software takes a few minutes to collect data for the test The results show in the Status area 6 Push Next Make a Temperature Check Report a a 4 1 4 Zero conductivity frequency test Make sure that the conductivity values of the sensor agree to tenths of one Hz with the manufacturer supplied calibration page values of the HydroCAT This shows that the conductivity cell is clean and operates within specifications 1 If necessary make sure that the sensor is connected to a PC and the software and has power supplied 2 If necessary make sure that the conductivity cell is dry gt Push Conductivity Check in the HydroCAT dashboard 4 Enter the Calibration Zero Conductivity Frequency value from the manufacturer supplied calibration page 5 Push Start The software takes a few minutes to collect data for the test The results show Check Complete in the Status area 6 Push Next to do the Standards test for conductivity 4 1 5 Conductivity standard check Make sure that the output values of the sensor agree with a standard solution 1 Enter the value for the Standard Conductivity 2 Push Start The software takes a few minutes to
24. elp rn erences Graphs gt la Output Real Time Data Data Logging Acquisition Monitor Dashboards Go to the View menu and Dashboards to select the dashboard for a specified senor Graphs Go to the View menu and select from Spectra Absorbance Reprocessed Nitrate or Time Seriesgraphs The Time Series graph is used by both the SUNA and the HydroCAT 33 Reference 34 Output Go to the View menu and select nstrument Console to see the data collected by the sensor Select Application Console to see terminal level communications HydroCAT select Post processed Console Instrument Console lt StatusData gt lt Executed gt FrameSync Temperature Celsius Conductivity uS cm Pressure 18 5885 5869 5805 5739 5665 5621 HCATO3710234 HCATO3710234 HCATO3710234 HCATO3710234 HCAT03710234 HCATO3710234 HCAT03710234 5871 49710 2 0 393 7 051 37 7361 57024 0 11 Now 2014 49711 7 0 394 7 046 37 7360 57023 9 11 Nov 2014 49710 8 0 394 7 038 37 7367 57024 9 11 Nov 2014 49707 1 0 394 7 036 37 7395 57029 1 11 Nov 2014 49701 0 0 394 7 034 37 7403 57030 7 11 Nov 2014 49696 2 0 396 7 032 37 7429 57034 8 11 Nov 2014 49693 8 0 397 7 034 37 7450 57037 9 11 Nov 2014 Application Console 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2015 04 21 2 07 27 07 44 2 07 45 2 07 47 07 47 07 47 2 07 47 PSI Oxy
25. er part of the window and is updated each time the sensor is connected to the software Common settings Connect Disconnect lets the user start and stop communication between sensor and software Sensor Settings lets the user select options for a specific deployment Transfer Files lets the user move data saved on the sensor to a PC Replay Logged Data lets the user see data that was saved on a PC in a graph Start Stop lets the user start and stop data collection Command Terminal lets the user send terminal program level commands to the sensor Sensor specific settings SUNA Reference Update lets the user update the reference spectrum stored in the sensor so that the sensor can accurately convert a spectral measurement into nitrate concentration SUNA Wipe Now lets the user operate the anti fouling wiper for one revolution HydroCAT Start Pumping operates the pump for 5 minutes if the sensor is in water HydroCAT Temperature Check lets the user enter reference temperatures collect data and make new reference values 23 Reference e HydroCAT Conductivity Check lets the user check that the conductivity reference value e HydroCAT Deploy HydroCAT lets the user set a time and a date in the future for the sensor to start data collection 4 3 Preferences menu The user can set up communication between the software and the sensor and change the way data appears e Maximum Wakeup Attempts lets the user select the number
26. gen mg L Salinity os 45 49 il UCI TAM 0002 Build UCI Version 1 0 0 192 2015 04 16 7 SUNAComLib z ISC 1510 Sending command SUNAComLib ISC 1510 Sending command SUNAComLib z 15 1510 Sending command Info FirmwareVersion z SUNAComLib z ISC 1510 Sending command Info FirmwareVersion SUNAComLib z ISC 1510 Sending command get serialno SUNAComLib z ISC 1510 Sending command get sensvers Real Time Data From the View menu select Rea Time Data to select the parameters that the specific sensor will use for data collection Nitrate Name ABS_254 ABS_350 la u Y Acquisition Information J Voltage 15 59 35 15 59 40 UCI UCI 1 0 0_151 D I Internal Temperatu 5 IV Absorbance at 254nm Absorbance at 350nm I Bromide Trace S Temperature Celsius Conductivity luS cm a Pressure PSI ox e ves ie mal pa a lt Salinity pes Spec Conductivity uS cm pA 3 Y Acquisition Information a og 7 w amp Data Logging Go to the View menu and select Data Logging to select the location on the PC that the collected data is saved Dial Frames Logged 0 Log Timer Start Log 2 Logging Options Log File Prefix HydrocaT Log Directory C aSBCUserManuals HydroCAT Browse Previous Log File s Au
27. ger window 4 Open the file on the PC to make sure it has all of the collected data 2 4 Use software to set up sensor for deployment The user can deploy the sensor in an autonomous or a logger controlled mode Autonomous modes e Continuous operation when started the sensor operates until the user removes power or pushes Stop in the SUNA Dashboard SUNA operation Fixed time operation the sensor operates for a user specified period of time or number of measurements Periodic operation the sensor operates at user specified intervals Data collection begins at a user specified date and time and stops when the user removes power or pushes Stop in the SUNA Dashboard Example a sensor set up at 8 00 with a Sample Interval of 2 hours and an offset of 900 seconds 15 minutes will operate at 10 15 12 15 2 15 etc Logger controlled modes Polled operation the sensor communicates through and is controlled by an RS232 terminal program SDI 12 The sensor communicates through and is controlled by an SDI 12 controller 2 4 1 Set up for autonomous deployment 10 1 So ew 8 9 Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply and PC RS232 or USB cable and is on Make sure that the software is open and in communication with the sensor Push SUNA Settings in the SUNA Dashboard area Select the Operational Mode for the planned deployment Use the manufacturer set values for that operation mode or change
28. ify sensor operation Do the steps below to make sure that the sensor operates before further setup and deployment Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply optional SDI 12 controller and PC and is on The sensor operates in RS232 and SDI 12 modes at the same time 1 Connect the connectors on the cable to the bulkhead connector on the sensor and to the PC 2 If necessary start the software 3 Push Connect in the UCI Dashboard area 4 If necessary change the Sensor Type to the connected sensor 5 Putacheck in the Try All Baud Rates box The software automatically finds the correct baud rate 6 If necessary select the communication port xl xl Instrument Type Suna v Instrument Type HydrocAT z Baud Rate 57600 az Baud Rate 19200 v V Try All Baud Rates M Try All Baud Rates Port Port Cancel Help Cancel Help 10 Push Connect The Connection Mode shows Transition on a yellow background and then shows Setup on a green background Connection Mode SSN Select the UCI menu then Preferences Go to the General tab and push Browse to find or make the Default Data Directory on the PC Data from the sensor is saved here Push OK 3 2 Monitor data collection Use the software to monitor the data as it is collected or after a deployment Use the Data Logging tab to save collected data to a PC 1 Push Start in the HydroCAT Dashboard area The Connectio
29. ke sure to use the Data Logging tab to save collected data to a PC 1 Push Start in the SUNA Dashboard area 2 From the View menu select the options to see the data e Real Time Data shows the most current data from the selected sensors mE Er Tr x Y Y A play SUNAD166 15 59 35 15 59 40 ABS_350 la u Internal Temperatu Y Absorbance at 254nm Y Absorbance at 350nm Y Acquisition Information J Bromide Trace OK cancel Help e Data Logging Push Start Log to save the collected data to the PC SUNA operation Data Logging SUNA0166 X Frames Logged 0 Log Timer Start Log Y Logging Options e Time Series Spectra and Total Absorbance graphs 3 Push Select Sensors to see a list of parameters that can show in the Time Series tab 4 Puta check in the box next to any additional parameters so that they will show in the Time Series graph The left axis of the Time Series graph shows the parameters that are selected Time Series Time Series i Configure Sensor Settings A x R x Configure Sensor Set ngs 7 x ML HydroCAT a Celsius E Y di HydroCAT T Humidity M Ji Converted ASCI T Voltage V TEMPERATURE en IV 4 PRESSURE J Internal Temperatu M OXYGEN Y Absorbance at 254nm Me au IV Absorbance at 350nm ziadi I Bromide Trace au ox bei mg L CELSIUS usim SUNA HydroC
30. n 60 count standard deviation Average light spectrum approximately 10000 15000 counts with ranges to at least 20000 counts An average value of lt 10000 may mean that the optical windows are dirty or stained or that the lamp is degraded Baseline drift Check if the lamp is degraded Apply drift corrections if the rate is approximately 0 004 mgN L per hour of lamp on time Wiper does not operate correctly Make sure that there is a check in the box for Integrated Wiper Enabled in the General tab of the Settings tab of the software Check the alignment of the wiper brushes and make sure that the wiper is not bent If the wiper is from another manufacturer check that the battery contacts are functional Contact Customer Support for further help 37 Troubleshooting 5 3 SUNA communication troubleshooting Possible problem Possible solution Collected data is different from transmitted data Check the clock settings in the sensor Make sure that there is no extra averaging or data collection in the setup Check the data output settings Problems with sensor to a Make sure that the sensor PC cable is connected correctly software communication Make sure the current software and firmware are installed Self test fails to complete Make sure that the sensor has an external power source external power is necessary to turn on the lamp 5 4 SUNA warnings and error messages Possible problem Possible solution Da
31. n Mode shows Acquisition Note It may take up to two minutes for the sensor to show data From the View menu select the options to see the data e Real Time Data shows the most current data from the selected sensors 13 HydroCAT operation UCI UCI 1 0 0_151 Name Value Units Temperature Celsius Conductivity uS cm Pressure PSI Oxygen mg L Salinity psu Spec Conductivity uS cm x Acquisition Information Real Time Display HydroCAT UCI Dashboard e Data Logging Push Start Log to save the collected data to the PC Data Logging HydroCAT x gt i f oy Frames Logged 0 Log Timer Start Log I2 Logging Options Log File Prefix HydroCAT Log Directory C aSBCUserManuals HydroCAT Browse Previous Log File s Auto Logging Auto Log Duration 00 00 00 Repeat Auto Log after Interval 00 02 00 e Time Series graphs 3 Push Select Sensors to see a list of parameters that can show in the Time Series tab 4 Puta check in the box next to any additional parameters so that they will show in the Time Series graph The left axis of the Time Series graph shows the parameters that are selected Time Series A Time Series l Configure Sensor Settings E xj i Configure Sensor Settings x V re EE Celsius jy HydroCAT I Humidity 3 J Converted ASCII rv V TEM
32. nd a power supply Push Connect Go to the Sensor menu then select SUNA then Advanced then Upload Firmware File UCI UCI 1 0 0_151 gt SUNA 4 Start o gt S _HydrocaT gt SUNA Settings Connection Mode 18 _ Transfer Files I _ Es s Reference Update n Connection Status O Set Clock Available Lamp Tim D Wipe Now Available Disk Spac Summary Report SUNA Clock Time Y Command Terminal SUNA Seria Num EEE Est Log Headers AAA SUNA Self Test lt Disconnect lj Transfer __DAC Calibration E Firmware File lt SUNA Settings Y Wipe N Administrative Settings JAS APA Upload Instrument XML File TO e er m _ e Push Browse to find the firmware file that is saved on the PC Push Open Push Upload It takes approximately 2 minutes for the software to complete the upload 21 Reference Boot Loader VCP Driver Install N x The SUNA Boot Loader s Virtual COM Port driver may not have been previously installed 2 Tf this is the case the driver will be installed automatically After the driver has been installed press the OK button to proceed 8 The firmware is updated The software disconnects the sensor 4 1 3 Temperature check Make sure that the values of the temperature output of the HydroCAT sensor agree with a known temperature value The manufacturer recommends to do this check in water because the temperature of water is more stable than air 1 Make sure that th
33. nection Mode shows Transition on a yellow background and then shows Setup on a green background Connection Mode SEPIA 10 Push SUNA Settings in the SUNA Dashboard area Make sure that the Operational Mode at the top of the new window is Continuous SUNA operation Connection Status Connected COM3 Available Lamp Time 998 hours 100 Available Disk Space 3 459 MB 925 SUNA Clock Time 28 Jan 2015 10 53 33 UTC SUNA Serial Number 468 FW Rev 2 3 2 u Transfer Files 2 SUNA Settings Y Wipe Now de Reference Update BE Command Termi Replay Logged Datz 11 Push Start in the SUNA Dashboard area The sensor collects data that shows in the Spectra Graph and Time Series Graph tabs 12 For sensors that are not equipped with internal memory Select the View menu then Data Logging Push Start Log to save data to the PC 13 Let the sensor collect data for a minute or two 14 Push Stop 15 Make sure that the collected data is saved e Sensors with internal memory select Transfer Files in the SUNA Dashboard Look at the files on the right for the file that was most recently saved e Sensors without internal memory Go to the directory on the PC to see the file that was most recently saved 2 2 Monitor data collection Use the software to monitor data as it is collected or to look at it after a deployment if the sensor is equipped with internal memory If the sensor does not have internal memory ma
34. nstrument Package File fi Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 SUNA_0166_001 xml Browse SUNA Raw Data File C SUNA D2015042 ABS_pro csv Browse I Display Total Absorbance SUNA Calibration File C SUNA SNA0166K CAL e Status all fields validated Press Finish to Start Acquisition lt Back Next gt Finish Cancel Help 6 The saved data shows in the Time Series tab Spectra SUNAO166 x Time Series SUNAO166 x Total Absorbance SUNAD166 x lt gt rf of Zoom In C Zoom Out Auto Range F Time Axis I Range Axis Select Sensors Configure Time Series SA A a Er 0 025 0 020 0 015 2 0 090 0 005 0 000 0 06 0 05 0 04 0 03 0 02 0 01 0 00 r v r r v r r T r r r v 22 18 45 22 18 50 22 18 55 22 19 00 22 19 05 22 19 10 22 19 15 22 19 20 22 19 25 22 19 30 22 19 35 22 19 40 22 19 45 Time UTC Nitrate ABS_254 ABS_350 4 5 2 Replay saved HydroCAT data Use Replay Logged Data to see the data that has been saved on the PC 1 Push Data then HydroCAT then Replay Logged Data 31 Reference UCI UCI 1 0 0_151 A he en 2 Push Browse to find the file to replay that is saved on the PC 3 Push OK 4 The saved data shows in the Time Series tab Time Series HydroCAT x KO E E Zoom In Q Zoom Out Auto Range Time Axis IV Range Axis Select Sensors Configure Time Series a 0 075 w a 0
35. nvert SUNA raw datta cccesscerssesscsecssscusecusecusensecnesecerscerscesseesseeuseessavenaeenssenaes 29 4 5 1 3 Replay Saved SUNA Qala nun aaa 30 4 5 2 Replay saved HydroCAT Adnet 31 4 5 3 Compare reference spectrum ES cmni A nenn nenn nennen 32 AED NEN I Kl ed ee ar 33 21 WV IDOOW JV FM APA PEO ates ete ee acted Rican een 35 OR VON Rae er eee eerie On Se eS ee ee ee eee oe one ee 35 Section o TroUDlEeSNOOLUINO aos een 37 9 1 SUNA general tTroUDleSnOO IN 37 5 2 SUNA operation TROUDIESMOOUING a nee ee 37 9 9 SUNA COMMUNICALION Toublesho ting sa acnssstine ui 38 5 4 SUNA warnings and error messages u22uusnuenennennnnnnnnonnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnenennennnnnnnnennnen nennen 38 Section 6 General Information 41 8 1 Selvice and SUPPO ze ee 41 Table of Contents Section 1 Install software The Universal Coastal Interface UCI software communicates with a number of sensors Refer to the sea birdcoastal com website for the current list of sensors that use this software 1 Get the software from the sea birdcoastal com website or the manufacturer supplied CD 2 Double click on the file with exe appended to the name 3 Push Run in the new window The setup wizard starts 4 Push Next UCI 1 0 0 Setup E la x Welcome to the UCI 1 0 0 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of UCI 1 0 0 It is recommended that you close all other applications L J
36. ode to operate with a controller Make sure that the sensor is connected to and in communication with the software Push SUNA Settings in the SUNA Dashboard At the General tab select the SDI 12 Operational Mode SUNA Settings __ x General Telemetry Advanced Operational Mode sor 12 Sample Averaging gt 2 YS Number of Measurements to Average 10 Deployment Characteristics Estimated Frame Rate 0 1653 frames sec Wiper Settings Integrated Wiper Enabled SUNA Messages Logging Level INFO Maximum Log File Size l2 MB Upload Cancel Defaut Help 5 If necessary change the Number of Measurements per Frame The sensor calculates the average of the value entered For example if 5 is entered 5 measurements will be averaged and will show as one measurement in the data 6 If the sensor is so equipped put a check in the Integrated Wiper Enabled box The wiper operates before each measurement 7 The default Logging Level is INFO 8 Push Upload Exit Command Mode Ei xl A Exit Command mode Click yes to put the SUNA into SDI 12 mode The serial connection wil then be closed Clicking no will require the power to the SUNA to be recycled to put it in SDI 12 mode A new window shows 9 Push Yes to put the SUNA into SDI 12 mode The sensor is ready to connect to an SDI 12 data logger 11 SUNA operation 12 Section 3 HydroCAT operation 3 1 Ver
37. of times the software will try to connect to a sensor Range 5 15 e Response Timeout is the interval of time between communication between the sensor and the software Range 5 10 Preferences il x FA A Q lt 3 A General Display Message Logging r Connection Settings 7 Maximum Wakeup Attempts 5 Response Timeout 5 sec Default Data Directory C SUNA Browse Prompt at startup Data that is collected by the sensor shows in any of the user selected graphs in the Performance Optimization Settings area Note The software operates faster if the user selects only one graph Preferences General Disp Message Logging M Use UTC Time Performance Optimization Settings M Enable Real Time Display M Enable Spectra Graph I Enable Time Series Graph M Enable Total Absorbance Graph If the user deselects the checkbox for Enable Time Series Graph for example the graph will still show in the main window but collected data will not Time Series SUNA0468 x Spectra SUNAD468 x 1 Zoom In C Zoom Out Auto Range Time Axis V Range Axis Time Series Disabled The software automatically saves files that have information about sensor use data collection and software operation over time This information helps the user and Customer Support find problems and do troubleshooting 24 Reference Preferences X HAS Logging Level IV Display Dialog for Err
38. or Level Messages Daily Log Files C Rolling Log Files Maximum Number 10 Maximum Size 256 KB Lost Bytes Log File gt T Enable Logging Lost Bytes File Location C Users hvanzee AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 eventlogs When the Display Dialog for Error Level Messages box has a check in it the software saves one of five levels of error messages e INFO The default level All high level operations are saved e ERROR Minimum level Only errors that need to be examined by the user or Customer Support are saved e WARN Low level The files that are saved do not have enough information for the user to make an analysis of how the sensor is used and configured e TRACE The highest level Used only for troubleshooting because very large files are created e DEBUG High level Used for troubleshooting Daily Log Files all messages from a single day are saved in one file Rolling Log Files all messages are saved in one file until it is the maximum size specified by the user The messages are then saved to a new file The user specifies the number of files to keep The oldest files are erased first Enable Logging Lost Bytes if this box has a check in it the software saves all of the unexpected output from the sensor to a file File Location the operating system of the PC determines where these files are saved 4 4 Sensor menu The Sensor menus have o
39. ptions for each sensor that the software communicates with UCI UCI 1 0 0_151 UCI Sensor Data View Window Help UCI Sensor Data View Window Hep es e KDD Connect O T Connect SUNA gt er 5 O Br Time Series HydroCAT O Start le 3 3 Hydr a E D Ca HydroCAT Settings i Zoom In AZ eT lt SUNA Settings A 000002 a ae Connection Mode E 8 Connected Instrume Y Transfer Files Fl Ihydrocat S N 037 I ln ooo a ee gt Start Pumping Reference Update u Connection Status Set Clock Set Clock Summary Report Available Lamp Time Y Deploy HydroCAT Wipe Now Available Disk Space EE Commend dase Summary Report Pressure Offset iia ae BM Command Terminal Temperature Check SUNA Serial Number Peones O ser E Conductivity Check HydroCAT Sensor menu SUNA Sensor menu Refer to the section on Sensor dashboards on page 23 for more information about these items and the Advanced menu items for the HydroCAT Advanced sensor menu items 25 Reference 26 SUNA Edit Log Headers lets the user put labels on log files SUNA SUNA Self Test the software does a test of the sensor function The output shows in the Instrument Console tab SUNA DAC Calibration does not apply to coastal deployments SUNA Upload Firmware File lets the user update the firmware in the sensor Refer to Update firmware on page 21 for details SUNA Administrative Settings for use by manufac
40. r operation Nitrate sensors use an ultraviolet UV light Do not look directly at a UV light when it is on It can damage the eyes Keep products that have UV light away from children pets and other living organisms Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV light is on Do not supply more than 15 VDC to the sensor More than 15 VDC will damage the wiper Do the steps below to make sure that the sensor operates before further setup and deployment 1 Connect the connectors on the cable to the bulkhead connector on the sensor and to the PC 2 Connect the USB or RS232 cable to the PC For RS232 connect the power connectors on the cable to a 8 15 VDC power supply For USB a DC power supply is only necessary for data collection If the sensor is equipped with internal memory the file system will show as a USB mass storage device on the PC If necessary start the software RS232 turn on the power supply Push Connect in the UCI Dashboard area If necessary change the Sensor Type to the connected sensor Put a check in the Try All Baud Rates box The software automatically finds the correct baud rate 8 If necessary select the communication port oo SS ae a xl xl Instrument Type SUNA v Instrument Type HydrocaT b Baud Rate 57600 Baud Rate 19200 v M Try All Baud Rates M Try All Baud Rates Port Port conc er comcel teo 9 Push Connect The Con
41. s The settings for the sensor were incorrect Use the Reprocess option to correct for this such as when a sensor was deployed in seawater but set up for fresh water The data that is collected has changed over an extended deployment Data is processed with an updated reference spectrum file and compared to the original reference Water temperature and salinity data are collected These can be put together with the spectral data from the sensor to get more accurate nitrate data Sakamoto et al 2009 Note that the data files collected with SDI 12 do not contain spectral data and cannot be reprocessed 1 2 Start the software Go to the Data menu then select SUNA then Reprocess Data Reference 3 4 5 4 5 1 2 Convert SUNA Nitrate Processing Settings Instrument Package C Users hvanzee AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0 SUNA_0166_001 xml Browse Calibration File Browse Y Processing Settings Nitrate Data Files Browse C SUNA A0000048 CSV Y Temperature amp Salinity Correction Output Data Files Output Directory C SUNA _ Browse 7 Single Output File Y Graph Results a Process Selected File s The Reprocessing Dashboard shows Push Browse to find the package file the reference file and the data file required to reprocess the data Processing Settings are set by the manufacturer and usually do not need to be changed Push Process Selected Fil
42. t is longer than the user specified sample interval 16 9 HydroCAT operation x Besscccccccccncnd r Logging Sample Interval liso Transmission IV Transmit Real Time If necessary select the RS232 data collection rate Serial Baud Rate 19200 y Push Apply to save the settings to the sensor Push Deploy HydroCAT in the HydroCAT Dashboard Select Polled Sampling SDI 12 or Autonomous Sampling 10 Push Next Deploy HydroCAT Operating Mode Autonomous Sampling ies O E a eee Parameters Bannununssunnnnununusnsnnnnnsunnnunnunnnnunnnsnununnnunsnssutulsnehnessnonunununusssnonnnushnnssnnsnsnuununsssnsnnsnnnusnnnnunnnnunusnssnsnnsnunssusnunnusnchonssnuudbonssssssunununsene Deployment Initialization At pre programmed intervals the HydroCAT wakes up runs Deployment Report the pump samples stores the data in its FLASH memory and goes to sleep If desired real time data can also be transmitted C Polled Sampling SDI 12 On command the HydroCAT runs the pump takes one sample and transmits the data Alternatively the HydroCAT can be commanded to transmit the last sample in its memory while it is sampling autonomously Polled sampling is useful for integrating the HydroCAT with satellite radio or wire telemetry equipment lt Back net gt Finish Cancel Help 11 Select the date and time to start data collection Select the Sample Interval 12 P
43. ta warnings and error Contact Customer Support If possible have the information listed below messages e screenshot of the Application Console of the software e messages log file go to the Transfer Files window and select the Log Files tab Copy the file to the PC for Customer Support Negative nitrate concentration Clean the optical area and check the reference spectrum Apply a new one if necessary e Make sure that the sensor is in water e Check that the Deploy in Fresh Water box has the appropriate check in it e Check for salinity compensation Analysis of nitrate standard shows Check that the nitrate standard concentrations are accurate Make sure the dilutions sensor is possibly out of were done correctly and that the standards are used within 1 week in the lab or before specification expiration unopened standards Verify that the standards were made in comparable units mg L as nitrogen or uMoles Check the sensor settings Make sure that the Deployed in Fresh Water setting has a check in the box if the sensor operates in fresh water Poor correlation with field samples Check the sensor for fouling or lamp change drift Clean the optical windows and do a grab samples blank check e Set the sensor to do a self test Check light dark counts such as high CDOM or other absorbers and other data about the sensor Check for matrix interferences that can cause measurement errors Do measurements for
44. them as necessary amp SUNA Settings General Telemetry Advanced Operational Mode Continuous Continuous Operation ews Frame Based O Frame Cycle 1 1000 APEX Float If the sensor has an integrated wiper put a check in the Integrated Wiper Enabled box Wiper Settings The wiper operates one time data is collected but no more than once per hour If the sensor is to be deployed in fresh water but has a calibration for seawater select the Advanced tab and put a check in the Deployed in Fresh Water box Salt Water Calibration M Deployed in Fresh Water Bromide Trace Push Upload to save the settings in the sensor Push OK to save any changes or push Cancel to close the window with no changes 10 Go to the UCI menu at the top of the software window and select Exit Ctrl e 11 Exit the software e Push No to close the software Turn off the sensor remove from the power supply and attach the protective dummy connector and lock collar SUNA operation e Push Yes to close the software and start the sensor The sensor will collect data immediately if the user selected Continuous or Fixed time or at the user specified time if Periodic was selected Theale Posse Main Power Connected 2 4 2 Set up for SDI 12 deployment The user can deploy the sensor in a logger controlled mode with an SDI 12 controller Set up the sensor in SDI 12 m
45. tions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website 6 1 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 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 41 General information 42 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
46. to Logging J Auto Log Duration 00 00 00 Repeat Auto Log after Interval 00 02 00 Data Acquisition Monitor Use for troubleshooting 4 7 Window menu Reference The user can change how the software shows different tabs UCT UCT 1 0 0_151 Ox bg common Configure Window Connection Status Connected COM3 Available Lamp Time 998 hours 100 Available Disk Space 3 457 MB 92 SUNA Clock Time 03 Feb 2015 11 04 24 UTC SUNA Serial Number 468 Tima Carinae ElIIAMNAAO Zrrnrtrae CIIEIA Maximize Float o Float Group Minimize Group Dock Dock Group Alt Shift D Clone Document New Document Tab Group Collapse Document Tab Group e Close Window closes the selected tab highlighted in blue e Close all Documents closes all tabs except the UCI Dashboard e Configure Window Maximize increases the size of the selected tab to fill the software screen size Float unlocks the selected tab from the software screen so that the user can move it to other locations on the PC screen Float Groups the same as Float above but all tabs that are open are unlocked so that the user can move them to other locations on the PC screen Minimize Minimizes the selected tab and moves it to the side of the software screen Minimize Group minimizes the open tabs in the Console Dashboard or Graph areas of the software Dock locks the tab that the user selected to flo
47. turer SUNA Upload Instrument XML File an xml file necessary for the sensor to process data It is installed at C users username AppData Roaming Sea Bird Coastal UCI 1 0ISUNA_ SN xml HydroCAT Pressure Offset lets the user change the pressure offset value HydroCAT Temperature Check lets the user do a check of temperature values for a reference HydroCAT Conductivity Check lets the user do a check of conductivity values for a reference 4 4 1 Create summary report Get a summary of the settings saved in the sensor 1 se oe ID Select Summary Report Summary Report 4 x Operator Name hvanzee Summary Report Comments Maximum length 512 Deployment from Feb 2 through 6 2015 File Name Report 07 05 2015 0543 pdf View Report Directory Ic aaSBCUserManuals HydroCAT data Save Report Cancel Help Enter any comments about the report optional Reference Put a check in the View Report checkbox to see the report after it is created Push Browse to go to the directory in which to save the report Push Save Report A pdf of the Summary Report is created A SEABIRD COASTAL HydroCAT 03715859 Operator hvanzee Comment Ancillary Firmware Revision Recorded Events Stored Samples Free Samples Main Battery Voltage Backup Battery Voltage Clock Time HydroCAT Summary Report A SEA BIRD COASTAL Deployment from Feb 2 through 6 2015 Setting Baud Rate Con
48. urement into a nitrate concentration The calibration data are the wavelengths of the spectrum the extinction coefficients of chemical species and a reference spectrum relative to which the measurement is interpreted The sensor can store many calibration files but only the active file has a green background Push Transfer Files gt File Manager then select the Calibration Files tab to see the list of calibration files stored in the sensor Make sure to clean the sensor and the sensor windows at regular intervals and before and after every deployment Monitor the spectral intensity of the lamp Although the intensity will decrease over time make sure there are no sudden changes Necessary supplies e Power supply e PC with software e Connector cable for sensor PC power supply e Clean de ionized DI water e Lint free tissues e Cotton swabs e Isopropyl alcohol IPA e Parafilm wrap Notes e Use only lint free tissues OPTO WIPES or cotton swabs to clean the optical windows e Use the software to update the reference spectrum e Use only clean DI water that has been stored in clean glassware e Use Parafilm wrap to capture DI water in the optical area of the sensor Do not use cups a bucket or a tank to collect a reference sample 1 Clean the sensor a Flush the sensor and the optical area with clean water to remove debris and saltwater b Clean the metal parts external to the optical area so that the
49. ush Next Deploy HydroCAT x Steps Autonomous Parameters 2 from 4 1 Operating Mode 2 Autonomous Sampling Parameters Sample Start Sl 3 Deployment Initialization 4 Deployment Report Sample Start fos 43 AM Sample Interval 300 seconds lt Back net gt Finish Cancel Help 13 Put a check in the box to Synchronize HydroCAT clock to computer Put a check in the box next to Clear HydroCAT data to clear the memory in the sensor 14 Push Next 17 HydroCAT operation 18 lt Deploy HydroCAT 15 Enter any comments about the deployment Put a check in the box next to View Report to save a summary of the settings saved in the sensor If necessary enter the directory in which the report will be saved or push Browse to find a new directory Deploy HydroCAT Steps Operating Mode Autonomous Sampling Parameters Deployment Initialization Deployment Report 16 Push Finish The software disconnects The sensor is now ready for deployment Section 4 Reference 4 1 Verify precision of sensor output 4 1 1 Update reference spectrum The user needs to update the reference spectrum of the SUNA at regular intervals so that the data that the sensor collects is accurate It may also be necessary to update the firmware although that is not required very frequently A calibration file contains the data required to convert a spectral meas
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