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1.      20222002200220 sense 14  Sections OBtlonalequipmenkt    un ee T 15  As BESL CODE ee ae ee ea Se Ry a ae ee eS 15  4 2 Miena Date mes A eh Teure 15  425 Remove Dattenes aci sd 16   AZZ  REDAC DAML CS stand Rees 17   45 BlO Wiberand copper taceblale unse 18  4 3 1 Clean Bio wiper and faceplate                oocccoccconcconcconcconcoonoconoconononnoonononnnononononnnnonnnnnnnnnnnono 18   At Edema iS reine 20  4 5  ECO MOMIN DC een 21  Section 5 General Information    Ba 23  SA le A o ee ee ie 23  A SC  AS UP OL A ee ee Eee ee 23  5 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment                        222022022002000n0 ano nnnnnnennnennennnnnnn ann nne anne 23    Table of Contents    Section 1 Specifications    There are three models of Environmental Characterization Optics  ECO   Photosynthetically Active Radiation  PAR  sensors     Bio wiper  S  Stores data and has a Bio wiper to prevent bio fouling    Battery  B  Stores data and has internal batteries  Bio wiper and battery  SB  Stores data and has both a Bio wiper and internal batteries    1 1 Mechanical       Diameter 6 30 cm    Depth rating 300 m    Temperature range 0 30   C    Weight in air  water 0 594 kg  0 173 kg 1 062 kg  0 163 kg 1 062 kg  0 163 kg    1 1 1 6 contact connector    1         Function   MCBH 6 MP    Note  Contact 3 on two parameter sensors is a second analog output        1 1 2 3 contact connector    Additional bulkhead connector on sensors with internal batteries   Use the three contact blue tipped 
2.   1   the Bio wiper is open  0   the Bio wiper is closed      rec 1  ON 1   Turns on the sensor s internal memory   0   OFF 0   Turns off the sensor s internal memory   Loads the settings from the flash memory     0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are output between low power states        14    Section 4 Optional equipment    4 1 Test cable    Use a test cable to set up and test the sensor before deployment         No analog output    3 db 9 serial port connector    4 RCA connector s     1  Connect the six contact connector to the sensor     Connect the 9 volt connector to a 9 volt battery  As an alternative  it can be  connected to a regulated power supply     3  Connect the db 9 connector to the host PC  Use a USB to RS232 adapter cable if  necessary     4  Use a digital multimeter  DMM  to see analog output  if applicable  from the sensor   The inside of the RCA is signal  red DMM probe  and the outside is ground  black  DMM probe      4 2 Internal batteries    The pressure housing of the ECO sensor must be opened to replace the batteries  If done  improperly  it could result in personal injury or death due to abnormal internal pressure as a result  of flooding  It may not be possible to repair flooded sensors    The manufacturer disclaims all product liability from the use or service of these sensors  The  manufacturer cannot control the use of these sensors or choose qualified personnel to operate  them  and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws per
3.  and T  me      3  Push Get Date Time Setup to make sure that the sensor and the host PC show the  same current time     ECO View  v1 20 20  File    Host 047 09 12 09 34 59  ECO  040912 03 34 53       2 6 2 Adjust options for data collection    The manufacturer sets ECO sensors to operate at approximately 1 Hz  with the optional  internal data storage turned on     Table 1 Options to collect data    ESTE pows  O EAS  Frame sensos apra 1 H  30  apra 2HE  18  Feroe senses apra 1 H  16 apra azes  Fat sen apra HE   310  spot he O    Set Number of Samples Adjust from O to 65535   Use 0 to operate continuously     The three options below apply only to sensors equipped with internal memory    Set Number of Cycles Adjust from 0 to 65535    Select the number of sample groups that the sensor will collect between low power states   Set Cycle Interval Adjust the time interval between sample cycles    Do not type the colons  The minimum is 5 seconds   Turn Logging ON Push to turn data storage off or on  Sensors with internal data storage only      Adjust any of the options to collect data in the Meter Setup tab        Meter Setup   Rew Data   Plot Data   Transfer Data    Change Current    2 Settings To 1 Ram Settings  Average  18 Get Date Time Setup    Set Avg   Data Rate    sample Rate  1 12 Hz   Set Date    Set Numb tS I Number of S le  10    et Number of Samples umber of Sample Time    Set Number of Cycles Number of Cycles  3    Set Cycle Interval A Cycle Interval  00 00 15  Store To F
4.  flange or in the pressure housing     17    Optional equipment    Figure 6 Inside of end flange       1 dowel hole 2 through holes for jacking screws 3 vent plug screw    11  Put the end flange onto the housing so that the wires are out of the way     12  Align the dowel pin with the dowel hole in the end flange  not the jack screw holes   which go through the end flange     13  Make sure that the wires are not pinched between the end flange and the pressure  housing     14  Make sure that the end flange is attached to the pressure housing   15  Install the monofilament in the end flange    16    17    18    19     4 3 Bio wiper and copper faceplate    The Bio wiper and copper faceplate help decrease bio fouling during extended  deployments  The Bio wiper is controlled manually using a host controller  or it can work  autonomously as pre programmed before a deployment  The temperature and the depth  at which the sensor is deployed will change the Bio wiper cycle time     4 3 1 Clean Bio wiper and faceplate    Sensors that have copper faceplates and copper Bio wipers need to be cleaned at  regular intervals to keep the copper effective as an anti fouling aid  Remove the Bio wiper  and faceplate from the sensor to clean them     OM ff OF      Do not twist the Bio wiper or the Bio wiper shaft by hand  Push Open Shutter and Close Shutter  in the host software to turn the Bio wiper  Turning by hand will damage the Bio wiper motor        1  Disconnect the sensor from any power sou
5.  sensor s internal batteries     4 2 1 Remove batteries    Clean any debris from the end flange   Dry the sensor thoroughly   Remove the dummy plugs if necessary      gt  NS    Point the connector end flange down  away from the face     a  Pull the vent plug loose   b  If the sensor has an external thermistor  pull it loose     5  Dry the vent plug  and the thermistor  if applicable    6  Use needle nose pliers to remove the monofilament from the end flange     Figure 3 Pull monofilament from end flange    16       7  Remove the end flange from the pressure housing   The jacking screws supplied as spare parts can be used to push the end flange off of  the pressure housing  and then be removed     8  Carefully disconnect each Molex   connector   9  Remove the screw that holds the vent plug in the end flange   10  Dry the end flange and the pressure housing seal areas     11  Examine the O rings on the vent plug and thermistor  if applicable    Remove any O ring that is damaged     12  Apply a light coat of vacuum grease on a new 010 O ring and put it on the vent plug  or thermistor     13  Put the vent plug into the top of the end flange   14  If applicable  insert the thermistor into the end flange again     15  Put the screw for the vent plug in the inside of the end flange   The screw holds the vent plug in the end flange     16  Carefully pull the white plastic loop to remove the battery pack from the pressure  housing    17  Remove the black plastic protectors from the en
6.  water    a  PAR   Imx 10 PAR   1 0  10    in water in air       Where   Im is the immersion coefficient   a  is the scaling factor   ao Is the voltage offset  typically O  x is the voltage    3 3 Terminal program operation    Use Windows HyperTerminal   or other terminal program to operate sensors as an  alternative to the host software     Interface settings       baud rate  19200   stop bits  1 data bits  8 flow control  none    3 3 1 Common terminal program operations    none Stops data collected by the sensor  Lets the user to enter setup values   If the sensor is in a low power mode  turn the power supply off for one minute  then turn the  power on and push the     key 5 or more times     1 65535 The number of measurements that make up each row of collected data   Smnu   Prints the menu of setup values to the host PC screen     13       Reference topics     pkt 0 65535 Sets the number of rows of data that are collected between the specified time intervals     Uses the current setup values to operate   Saves the desired setup values to the sensor s flash memory     3 3 2 Terminal program operation for sensors with internal memory    24 hour time Sets the time in the internal memory in the format hhmmss   date Sets the date in the internal memory in the format mmddyy        Clears the internal memory  Reads data from the internal memory  Prints etx when it is complete     24 hour time Sets the time interval between sets of measurements the format hhmmss   1   ON  0   OFF 
7.  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     5 3 Waste electrical and electronic equipment    Electrical equipment that is marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public  disposal systems  In conformity with EU Directive 2002 96 EC  European electrical equipment  users must return old or end of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to  the user  To recycle  please contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return end of   life equipment  manufacturer supplied electrical accessories  and auxiliary items for proper  disposal     23    General information    24    Sea Bird Coastal   13431 NE 20th Street  Bellevue WA 98005 U S A   sales  425  401 7653   support  425  401 7654  support sea birdcoastal com  www sea birdcoastal com          WET Labs  Inc    2013  All rights reserved  Printed in U S A     
8. Plot External Temp v  ala  amp     ECO FLCDSB 332    CDOM  13 ppb       Temp  21 1 C       2  Use MATLAB  MS Excel or other software to solve for   Temperature    C    Output x Slope    Intercept    20    Optional equipment    4 5 ECO mounting bracket    The details of the mounting bracket for the ECO sensors are shown below  The mounting  bracket is not installed on sensors with internal batteries or those rated to 6000 m depth        21    Optional equipment    22    Section 5    5 1 Warranty    General information    Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website     This sensor is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from  the date of purchase  The warranty is void if the manufacturer finds the sensor was  abused or neglected beyond the normal wear and tear of deployment     5 2 Service and Support    The manufacturer recommends that sensors be sent back to the factory annually to be  cleaned  calibrated  and for standard maintenance    Refer to the website for FAQs and technical notes  or contact the manufacturer for  support at    support sea birdcoastal com    Do the steps below to send a sensor back to the manufacturer     1     2     Contact the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization  RMA     Note  The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to the sensor during return shipment   Remove all anti fouling treatment from the sensor before sending it back to the  manufacturer    Note  The manufacturer
9. SEA  BIRD  COASTAL       A    ECO PAR sensor    11 2014  Edition 6    User manual       Table of Contents    Section T Specifications a    idas 3  Tal MEN Cta cita  3  Vell O  CONlacl COoNNECIOr oana r 3   tZ  o CONlael  COMME CION een EO 3   1 2  BIECH Cala OOO o en re Pe PP Pe rr Pe eee eee eee ne eee 4   1 3  GOMMMUMICATIONS arena 4   1 4   OD Cala 4  Section 2 Operation and maintenance              ccncccccccncccncncncnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnonnnnnononononononnnnnnnnnnnnnnninininos 5  2 1  A nis 5  21 1  Veni analog data OUND ereignet 6   2 2  SELL UD SENSOF TOr GEp OyMent      een se 6  29 03 2  rise 6  2 4 Save data lO sensor seare en ia 6  24 1  Save data tO  MOSE Plinio  T   220 Gel dala Om S ENSO  aae dc 8  20 AGO Nal O PEAMONS a a a a aa a eee R 8  2 0 1286 aale and UMS cria aid 8   2 6 2 Adjust options for data collectiON                 ooccccoccccocccocncconncconocannnnonoconnonannonononannnnanonannonanonos 9   2 5 3   AQ USE VIEWS IM  DIOU data TAD da ee 10   AS o A nie heed seta tect aman  11  2 7 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector                    222002200220020000n0nnnnnnn nenn nenn nenn nenn nen nennen 11  Section 3 Reference t  nlies       ie Ad 13  3 1  Delivered  SNS nn nee 13  3 2  SAMO Fat ON ersehen 13  3 3  Terminal Program Operat OM nee een een 13  3 3 1 Common terminal program OPperatiONS         occoocccocccocncocnconicococonoconoconocaronornnnrnnnnnnnnononnnonnns 13   3 3 2 Terminal program operation for sensors with internal memory            
10. ch looks green and dull  Make sure that  the rubber seals on the pins are not delaminated  Connectors should connect smoothly  and not feel  gritty  or too resistant     The manufacturer recommends 3M    Silicone Lubricant spray  UPC 021200 85822    Other silicone sprays may contain hydrocarbon solvents that damage rubber     DO NOT use silicone grease  DO NOT use WD 40    The wrong lubricant will cause  failure of the bulkhead connector and the sensor     11    Operation and maintenance    12    Section 3 Reference topics    3 1 Delivered items    e the ECO sensor   e  a dummy connector and lock collar   e  blue tipped power connector and lock collar for sensors with internal batteries   e aplastic protective cover for the optical face   e amodel specific spare parts kit   e astainless steel mounting bracket and hardware  Sensors that are depth rated to  6000m and sensors with internal batteries do not have this bracket     e Onthe CD    e this user manual   e the ECOView host software   e the device file or files for the sensor   e the characterization or calibration page for the sensor     3 2 Calibration    The data from the sensor ranges from 0 to a logarithmic maximum of approximately  16000 counts  The manufacturer calculates PAR in units of umol photons m  s        The PAR sensor uses a logarithmic fitting function to convert between output voltage and  PAR  The relationship between PAR and voltage is given below     Figure 2 PAR and voltage relationship in air and in
11. connector   The sensor comes on    b  Connect sensors without internal batteries to the optional test cable and a  regulated power supply set at 12 VDC     5  Start the host software from the manufacturer supplied CD   a  Select the COM port on the host PC     b  Select the device file for the sensor from the CD   c  Select the baud rate if necessary  The default is 19200     ECO View  v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO     File    Host  MM DD YY HH MM SS Recording  OFF  ECO  MM DD YY HH MM SS Raw File   Sample Rate  Raw File Size  OK    Device File  Select COM Port           Engr Units File   Engr Units File Size  OK    SAO PESA AA    6  Turn on the power supply   The sensor comes on     7  Push Start Data on the host software     8  Gotothe Raw Data tab of the host software   The data collected by the sensor shows in the  Signal  column     Figure 1 Format of data collected by PAR sensors    020612    Date       Note that RT and puck sensors show 9 s instead of the Date and the Time    9  Look at the maximum data value for the sensor  Hold a finger  the protective cap  or  fluorescent stick if the sensor is a fluorometer  1 4 cm away from the optical face of  the sensor     Operation and maintenance    10     The data value in the  Signal  column in the Raw Data tab will increase toward the  maximum data value specified for the sensor     e Scattering and turbidity sensors  use a finger or the protective cap    e CDOM sensors  use the blue fluorescent stick    e Chlorophyll or phycoeryt
12. ds of the long screws that secure the  batteries     18  Loosen  but do not remove  the retaining screws using a 1 4  slotted driver   Do not remove both screws  If both of the retaining screws are removed  the result  will be a pile of parts and the replacement process will not be easy     Optional equipment    Figure 4 Both retaining screws removed       19  Disconnect each of the six batteries     4 2 2 Replace batteries    Install new batteries in the sensor     1     Tilt the battery board enough to connect the first battery in the contacts that are  perpendicular to the other two     Figure 5 Connect the first battery    pa    9        Pivot the boards in the opposite direction to connect the other two batteries   Connect the second set of the batteries     Hold the assembly plates on top and bottom and tighten the screws    The bottoms of the batteries may splay out  Make sure that the batteries do not  extend beyond the circuit boards  If they do  the battery pack will scratch the sealing  surface when it is put into the pressure housing again     Install the bottom neoprene pad and the black plastic protective covers on the ends of  the screws     Remove and examine the 224 O ring on the pressure housing for damage    Use a new O ring if necessary    Apply a light layer of grease such as Dow Corning   High Vacuum Grease on the O   ring    Put the battery pack into the pressure housing     10  Attach the Molex   connectors     Note that the dowel pin may be in the end
13. er recommends  this mode for moored applications    b  Attach a sea cable to the six contact connector and turn on the power supply   sensors without internal batteries      Refer to the section on Additional operations on page 8 for details on how to set  up the sensor for a specific application     Monitor the data from the sensor in counts  The number of  Signal  columns will vary  depending on whether the user has a one   two   or three parameter sensor     1   2   3     Make sure the sensor has power supplied and is on   Push Start Data   Go to the Raw Data tab     Refer to the Verify sensor operation on page 5 illustration to see the format of the  collected data     Note  RT and puck sensors usually show 9 s as placeholders in the date and time columns     2 4 Save data to sensor    1     Stop the sensor if it is on     Operation and maintenance    This puts the sensor in standby mode   2  Push Turn Logging ON OFF     Turn Logging OFF   Internal Log  Logging  ON    This turns on the logging  or data storage  in the sensor     3  Push Store to Flash   The yellow Setup not Stored warning will no longer show  The sensor will save data  internally the next time the user turns it on     2 4 1 Save data to host PC    To save data to the host PC in counts  push Record Raw  To save data in engineering  units  push Record Engr  Data collected by the sensor is saved in real time to the host  PC     Stop Data Meter Setup   FL Setup   Raw Data   Plot Data   Transfer Data      Reco
14. fer to Adjust options for data collection on page 9   Type 0 into the Number of Samples variable box    Push Set Number of Samples     Push Store to Flash   The sensor operates continuously     eo ee PS    Make sure that the sensor operates continuously     1  Select the Raw Data tab    2  Push Start Data    3  Let the sensor operate for 10 samples or more   4  Push Stop Data     2 6 3 Adjust views in plot data tab    The Plot Data tab in the host software lets the user see the data that the sensor has  collected     1i 2 3    4 5 6     gt u Eel ala b H  eala    Bion  Funcion  pesn SSS  e CS         erase meto o          8 foro __ Novettecuserbartoacerandispont  CN ESTE    10    Operation and maintenance    Enter the type of data to view from the drop down menu above the black view area  ug L   ppb  scattering  etc      2 7 Sensor maintenance       Do not use acetone or other solvents to clean any part of the sensor     1  After each cast or exposure to natural water  flush the sensor with clean fresh water     2  Use soapy water to clean any grease or oil on the optical face of the sensor  It is  made of ABS plastic and optical epoxy and can be damaged if an abrasive cleaner is  used     3  Drythe sensor with a clean soft cloth     2 7 1 Clean and lubricate bulkhead connector  Lubricate the contacts of bulkhead connectors at regular intervals with pure silicone spray  only  Allow the contacts to dry before they are connected     Make sure that the pins have no corrosion  whi
15. hrin sensors  use the orange fluorescent stick   e    Uranine or phycocyanin sensors  use the yellow fluorescent stick    e PAR sensors  point the sensor into the light    Push Stop Data     The Bio wiper closes on sensors so equipped  If the power is turned off in mid cycle   the Bio wiper starts at the beginning of the cycle when power is supplied again     2 1 1 Verify analog data output    1     Connect the optional test cable to the sensor  Refer to the section on the Test cable  on page 15 for details about test cables     Use a regulated power supply to supply 12 VDC to the sensor or connect a 9V  battery to the connectors on the test cable   The sensor comes on     Use the probes on a digital multimeter  DMM  to touch the RCA connector on the  auxiliary leg s  of the test cable     2 2 Set up sensor for deployment     gt  A MS    2 3 Monitor data    Refer to the previous section to make sure that the sensor operates correctly   Replace the test cable with a sea cable for deployment   Remove the protective cap from the sensor if necessary     Use either the blue tipped power connector  sensors with internal batteries only  or  an external power supply to supply power to the sensor for deployment  If the power  connector and a cable are both attached  the power is supplied by the equipment that  supplies the highest voltage     a  Attach the blue tipped power connector to the three contact connector  The  sensor will begin operation as set up by the user  The manufactur
16. lash      1 Enter the new value into the variable   2 Push the related button that is to the   3 Push Store to Flash  The new value       left of the variable box  shows in the column Current Ram  Settings        In the example above  the 3 parameter sensor will operate at an  Average  of 18 and a   Data Rate  of 1 12 Hz  The sensor will collect data 10 rows of data for 3 cycles  with a    Operation and maintenance    low power interval of 15 seconds after each cycle  The sensor stops after the 10th row of  the third cycle of data is collected     Table 2 Data collection examples    Collect moored data Collect profiling data  Set Avg Data Rate    1 Hz Set Avg Data Rate    1 Hz  Set Number of Samples   50 Set Number of Samples   0    Set Number of Cycles   24 Set Number of Cycles   N A    Set Cycle Interval   006000 Set Cycle Interval   N A  Turn Logging ON OFF   ON Turn Logging ON OFF   ON    The sensor will collect data once per second  50 times every   The sensor will collect data once per second and store  60 minutes for 24 hours  and store the collected data  collected data until the power is turned off        If the sensor is set up to collect data intermittently  as for a moored deployment  it may be  in a low power condition  It is not possible to communicate with the sensor in this  condition     To start communication again  disconnect the sensor s power supply for one minute   Connect the power again and push Stop Data several times    Select the Meter Setup tab  Re
17. o wiper goes onto the shaft easily   Put the clean Bio wiper over the shaft but do not twist the Bio wiper     Make sure to remove the jacking screw before tightening the 3 32 inch clamping  screw     Use the commands in the host software to turn the Bio wiper into the closed position   The Bio wiper covers the optics     Set the clearance between the Bio wiper and the faceplate to approximately 0 6 mm   Note  If the Bio wiper is has too much bend because it is too close to the faceplate  the motor  will use too much current  If it is not close enough to the faceplate  the Bio wiper will not keep   the optics clean     19    Optional equipment    Figure 8 Bio wiper clearance       1 Bio wiper clearance from faceplate 2 Bio wiper flex    20  Use the 3 32  hex key to tighten the screw  Do not over tighten the screw     21  Turn on the sensor to make sure that the Bio wiper rotates correctly   The Bio wiper must rotate 180 degrees and uncover the optics before they come on   The Bio wiper will then rotate 180 degrees to cover the optics after they come on     4 4 External thermistor    The calibration coefficient value for the thermistor is on the sensor s characterization page  that ships with the sensor  The thermistor gives temperature output in counts  Do one of  the methods below to change counts to engineering units     1  Use the drop down menu in the host software to see the thermistor output in   C     Meter Setup   FL Setup   Raw Data Plot Data   Transfer Data         
18. on and  continue operation        Get the data from the sensor and save it to the host PC     1  Make sure that the sensor is not on but has power supplied to it   2  Selectthe Transfer Data tab in the host software   3  Push Receive Data     Meter Setup   FL Setup   Raw Data   Plot Data Transfer Data      3 Retrieve Meter s Internal Data  Receive Data  Save in     ECOData v     i  fls2480runi    raw  X Cancel  Erase Memory    File name   Save as type   MITE v Cancel       4  Select a location on the host PC to store the data   Type a file name in the Retrieve Meter s Internal Data window     6  Push Save   The host software saves the sensor s internal data to the host PC     7  Make sure that the data move is complete     iot Data Transfer Data      de    Receive File Status  Complete  Receive File  CHELOData4S avedhAunl raw    Receive File Size  8 E  8  Open the data file to make sure that the data is on the host PC     Contact the manufacturer to get a spreadsheet template for an ECO sensor   9  To erase the data from the sensor s memory  Push Erase Memory     2 6 Additional operations    2 6 1 Set date and time    Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply that is turned on  Make sure  that the host software program is open     1  Ifthe sensor is in operation  push Stop Data to stop the sensor     2  Push Set Date and Time in the host software   The host software adjusts the sensor s time to agree with the host PC     Operation and maintenance       Get Date
19. power connector that is supplied with the sensor to supply power to the sensor     Voltage in    No connect       u    Specifications    1 2 Electrical    Current draw  standby 150 uA  Current draw  active wiper   140 mA pe 140 mA    1 3 Communications    1 4 Optical    AAA AAA TA AAA TES E TEN   Field of view Spectrally corrected cosine response    Collector area 86 mm           Detectors Custom 17 mm  silicon photodiode    Cosine response Within 3    0 60   C    Range 0 6500 umol photons m  s       Section 2 Operation and maintenance    2 1 Verify sensor operation    CDOM sensors use an ultraviolet LED light  Do not look directly at a UV LED when it is on  It can  damage the eyes  Keep products that have UV LEDs away from children  pets  and other living  organisms  Wear polycarbonate UV resistant safety glasses to protect the eyes when a UV LED is  on        Do not supply more than 15 VDC to the sensor  More than 15 VDC will damage the sensor     Make sure that the sensor operates before further setup and deployment     1  Connect the 6 contact connector on the optional test cable  refer to the section on the  Test cable on page 15 for details  to the sensor    2  Remove the cap that protects the optical face of the sensor    3  Connect a serial to USB adapter to the test cable to connect the test cable to the host  PC     4  Connect the sensor to a power supply     a  Connect sensors with internal batteries to the manufacturer supplied  three   contact  blue tipped power 
20. rce     2  Use the manufacturer supplied 3 32  hex key to loosen the screw that holds the Bio   wiper to the sensor   If necessary  insert the manufacturer supplied jacking screw into the expander hole to  loosen the Bio wiper  PAR sensors do not have an expander hole and do not ship  with jacking screws     18    Optional equipment    Figure 7 Bio wiper screw holes       1 the screw in the clamping hole 2 the expander hole    3   4   9     sono    11   12   13     14     15     16   17     18     19     Lift the Bio wiper off of the faceplate   If used  remove the jacking screw     Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the faceplate to the  optics face     Keep the screws   Clean the Bio wiper and faceplate with soapy water   Rinse and dry thoroughly     Use a Scotch Brite   or similar pad to buff the Bio wiper and faceplate until they are  shiny       Use an isopropyl alcohol saturated cotton swab to clean the Bio wiper shaft and the    shaft hole   Make sure the Bio wiper and faceplate dry completely   Attach the faceplate again     Make sure the screw used to attach the Bio wiper is in good condition   The 3 32  hex key must fit into the screw s socket     If the screw is damaged  use a new screw from the spare parts kit that the  manufacturer supplies with the sensor   These screws are 4 40 x 3 8  316 stainless steel and are treated with anti seize     Insert a jacking screw into the expander hole of the Bio wiper  Turn it slowly until the  Bi
21. rd Raw Data    Set Avg   Data Rate Save in  B ECOData v   amp   t       Set Number of Samples    Record Engr  Set Number of Cycles    Stop Record  Set Cycle Interval       Start Data    Shutter Status  Closed File name  fls2480run      iles      Cancel  Turn Logging OFF Save as type    Raw Files    raw  ance  Bytes Read  1396    1  Push Record Raw   The Record Raw Data window shows in the host software     Select a location on the host PC to store the data   Type a file name   Push Save     Ie Pi    Push Record Engr   The Record Engineering Data window shows in the host software     Select a location on the host PC to store the data   Type a file name   Push Save     sono    Make sure the PC is configured to save data     e The file names from step 3 and step 7 will show in the host software     ECO View  v1 20 2009 Mar 11 ECO  Ver FLS_3 04       File  Host  02 07712 09 28 23 Recording  Raw  ECO  02707712 10 40 15 Raw File Name  CAECODatarfls2480rurrl raw  Sample Rate  Raw File Size  DE  Device File  CAGA FLS 2480  dey  Engr Units File     Engr Units File Size  0 E    10  Push Start Data   The host software will show the host PC file sizes     Operation and maintenance    2 5 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 
22. taining to product liability  including  laws that impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved with the operation and  maintenance of the sensors  Acceptance of these sensors by the customer shall be conclusively  deemed to include a covenant by the customer to defend and hold the manufacturer harmless  from all product liability claims arising from the use and servicing of these sensors  Flooded  sensors are serviced at the discretion of the manufacturer     The sensor may be under pressure  Do not point it toward any part of the body to remove the vent  plug or end flange     Replace the batteries in a clean and dry environment  Gases in the sensor can expand and push  the pressure relief plug open  This will flood the sensor  Do not replace batteries in a cold  environment and then deploy the sensor in a hot environment        Flooded sensors are usually not serviceable  There is a small chance that the  manufacturer can get the data that is stored in the sensor  Contact service wetlabs com  for more information about flooded sensors     15    Optional equipment    Six 9 volt lithium batteries supply power to sensors that have batteries  The sensors can  also use alkaline or lithium manganese dioxide  LiMnO  gt   batteries  Alkaline batteries  supply about 1000 mA hours of power  LiMnO  batteries supply more than 2000 mA   hours of power     Note  The nominal water temperature  sequence timing  sample periods  and other variables will  change the use time of the
    
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