T•Xchange™ User Manual
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1. TeXchange User Manual Version 1 2 06 December 2012 Bo 0 am Revision Added Revisions Table Changed DIS T CAL to DIS TEMP CAL Updated blanking image Updated Website information User Manual for AML Oceanographic s TeXchange M Table of Contents TWAS OP Contents acaso en l General Description of the Sensor 2 Wich Manualdo E Stant WII en Ne a alo 2 SHIP PITS ANC IRE COIN ARS RE n a steel anne 3 RECEIVING ho Se O renna a sers tes dora out 3 SEI PRO NC Se SO Da ce TEE 3 Une tiie TeX chance arms a a a liens 4 Pressure RAUNI Saunas uia in nn dite trees 4 Attaching the TeX change M Sensor issus dilemme 4 Removing the TeX change M Sensor esnekia aaa 4 Pre Deployment Procedures issue ma 5 POst Deployment Procedures Se au an au 5 P rodie MAMAN ae nee E 5 Inspecting amp Replacing the O ring erre 6 Te XChanse M Commands a aii sig sdiactsniuawelts 7 Talking to the Tex chance SENSO su passa Loan 7 Specie Commands Or METES tonces aN 7 CUSLOMICE SUPPO aa nr E 9 MOUDI SNOBUNRE Se dan a aa a tone 9 AML Oceanographic Contact Info 10 Technical SPCC II CAIONS ES Re nee pa Da a cane a 11 1 DR CR to A E isca 11 Mechanical Material S semiseri a dm men 11 Samplino Capabilities osco a 11 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s TeXchange M General Description of the Sensor The AML Oceanographic s TeXchange sensor is the industry s only field swappable temperature sensor The TeXchange sensor2. o Check the o ring under the blue locking sleeve of the sensor for cleanliness and silicon grease e Removing from an instrument o Ensure the sensor is clean and dry before removing o Install a new sensor or blanking plug into the instrument to protect the contacts of the sensor mount o Safely store the sensor e Yearly o Send the sensor to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration e Long term storage preparation o Ensure the instrument has been thoroughly cleaned and dried o Remove all Xchange sensors from the instrument and dry the connectors o Lubricate the instrument and Xchange sensor connector contacts with a silicone spray o Lubricate the retainer rings and o rings with silicone grease o Install connector and sensor blanking plugs in the instrument User Manual for AML Oceanographic s TeXchange M Inspecting amp Replacing the O ring It is crucial to keep the TeXchange M sensor s o rings clean and greased Any fibres or dirt on or around the o rings and grooves will allow water into the connector and damage both the sensor and the sensor mount To gain access to the o rings perform the following steps Remove the sensor from the instrument The o rings should be slick with grease If the o rings are dry apply silicone grease Inspect the o rings for dirt Clean and reapply grease if necessary Inspect the o rings for nicks and cracks If any are found the o rings must be replaced Use 2 015 N70D Buna Nitrile o rings App
3. this manual User Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange Shipping and Receiving Receiving the Sensor When the sensor is received at a new location it is prudent to perform the following steps to ensure the sensor has not been damaged in transit e Check the shipping container for signs of damage e Check for damage on the sensor itself o Check the sensor for dents or dirt o Check the connector for corrosion or dirt e Connect the sensor to an instrument Connect the instrument to a computer using the data cable Launch SeaCast AML Oceanographic s application software Verify that the instrument tab in SeaCast is displaying accurate TeXchange M sensor information The TeXchange sensor serial number and last calibration date should be displayed e On the View Data page select Monitor and allow the instrument to sample some data as shown below This will confirm the sensor is working Tchang aura 11 17 09 sd SeaCast vis AML breanographic Lrd Shipping the Sensor e f shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre Please refer to page 10 for contact details e Pack the instrument in its original shipping box to prevent damage during shipping User Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange Using the T Xchange This section of the manual discusses how to attach and disconnect the TeXchange M sensor This section also identifies pre deployment and post deployment procedures
4. Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange Pre Deployment Procedures e 4to6 weeks ahead o Ensure that the installed TeXchange M sensor has the correct temperature range for the deployment If necessary swap with another calibrated TeXchange sensor with the correct range o Use the receiving checklist to verify the sensor is in good working order o Verify the calibration is valid for the duration of the deployment Have the sensor re calibrated if required or swap with another calibrated TeXchange sensor e Before leaving the jetty o Ensure the TeXchange sensor is properly mounted on the instrument The blue locking sleeve should be fully threaded onto the sensor mount of the instrument o Test the instrument to ensure the T Xchange sensor is functioning properly Post Deployment Procedures e Ensure the sensor is clean and dry before storage Periodic Maintenance Periodic maintenance will prolong the life of the sensor The following is recommended e I the sensor is dirty or oily leave the sensor on the instrument Prepare some warm soapy water and allow the instrument to soak before cleaning with a rag or soft brush Rinse with fresh water e Before each deployment o Check the sensor is properly seated on the instrument o Check the sensor for cleanliness or damage e After each deployment o Clean and rinse the sensor using fresh water e Before installing on an instrument o Check the sensor for cleanliness or damage
5. as well as periodic maintenance requirements Pressure Ratings The TeXchange sensor is rated to operate to a maximum depth of 6000 m However the instrument the TeXchange sensor is used on will likely be depth limited by both its pressure case and pressure sensor Deployments should never exceed the shallower of these pressure limitations Attaching the T Xchange Sensor Select a TeXchange temperature range that is compatible with your deployment Ensure that the instrument socket is clean and dry Check the sensor s o ring for cleanliness see below Inspecting amp Replacing O Rings Align the sensor to the sensor mount Place the sensor into the mount Rotate the sensor until it drops down into the mount enough to allow the blue locking sleeve threads to engage the mount threads e Screw down the blue locking sleeve until it stops The bottom of the sleeve should be within 1 mm of the instrument end cap Removing the T Xchange Sensor If the sensor has been used in salt water rinse the sensor in fresh water Dry the sensor before removal to protect the connector Unscrew the blue locking sleeve Lift the sensor out of the mount Ensure that the instrument socket is dry and clean using compressed air if necessary Immediately insert the blanking plug in the TeXchange socket on the end cap OR insert a replacement T Xchange sensor TeXchange PeXchange amp TurbidityeXchange Blanking plug User
6. lt instrument diagnostic summaries View and download calibration and conformity certificates View and manage your technical support cases Consult and download sales estimates sales orders and invoice copies View account balances and generate account statements Assess inventory availability at AML Mailing and Shipping Address AML Oceanographic Ltd 2071 Malaview Ave sidney BC Canada V8L 5X6 User Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange Technical Specifications Sensors Temperature Sensors eo T Xchange 2 to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C T Xchange 2 to 45 C 0 008 C 0 003 C 0 001 C Mechanical Materials Standard 6000m 22 9mm 0 9 89 6 mm 3 53 Sampling Capabilities e Samples up to 25 times per second
7. ly silicone grease to the o rings before replacing Caution Do not use a sharp instrument to remove the o rings If the o ring grooves are scratched the o rings will not provide a waterproof seal The o rings can be removed easily with bare hands as shown below O ring Removal User Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange T Xchange Commands When using AML Oceanographic s SeaCast application software knowledge of the instrument command set is not usually necessary However the operator can issue text commands to the instrument as well as to specific sensors on an instrument This can be done from SeaCast or any terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal There is additional functionality on TeXchange M equipped instruments with respect to the command set To use these commands the user must first establish direct communication with the TeXchange sensor Talking to the T Xchange Sensor There are two ways to accomplish direct communication with the T Xchange sensor They are 1 On a Micro T instrument with the TeXchange M option the TeXchange M commands can be given directly to the instrument Simply type the commands into the terminal emulation program 2 On a Smart X Minos X or Plus X instrument the TALK command is used to direct communications to the TeXchange M sensor Use the following procedure to accomplish this Entering Talk Mode o Establish communications with the instrument o Se
8. nd a DETECT command to the instrument The instrument will return a list of sensors detected on each slot of the instrument Note the slot number for the TeXchange sensor o Send a TALK 2 command to the instrument Replace the 2 with the appropriate slot number if required This command directs subsequent communications directly to the sensor board Exiting Talk Mode o To exit talk mode simultaneously press the CTRL and C keys Specific Commands of Interest e DIS OPTIONS Displays the current settings for the TeXchange o DIS TEMP CAL Displays the calibration sheet for the sensor o SET TEMP FORMAT 23Sets the T format to 2 digits ahead of the decimal place and 3 digits after the decimal place e SET TEMP FORMAT 22Sets the T format to 2 digits ahead of the decimal place and 2 digits after the decimal place User Manual for AML Oceanographic s TeXchange M SET TEMP FORMAT 21 Sets the T format to 2 digits ahead of the decimal place and 1 digits after the decimal place SET TEMP FORMAT 20Sets the T format to 2 digits with no decimal User Manual for AML Oceanographic s TeXchange M Customer Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to detect the sensor e Is the sensor properly mounted on the instrument o Is the sensor fully screwed down o Check the connector on both the sensor and the instrument for corrosion or damaged contacis o Cycle the instrument power e Call the nearest service center for support Temperatu
9. re sensor is noisy e Check the connector on both the sensor and the instrument for corrosion or damaged contacts e ls the instrument subject to vibrations e Are there temperature eddies in the water being tested e Is there a nearby source of electromagnetic interference Examples are arcing brushes on electric motors radio transmitters switching power supplies and faulty cathode ray tube monitors e Check the power supply to the sensor for noise Ideally the power supply should have less than 30mV of noise User Manual for AML Oceanographic s T Xchange AML Oceanographic Contact Info service To request an RMA or technical support Email service AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email sales AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Phone 1 800 663 8721 NA Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website http www AMLoceanographic com My AML Oceanographic My AML Oceanographic is AML s on line data centre This secure area within our website is designed to offer one easy location for interested individuals and organizations distributors customers prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML The functionality within My AML Oceanographic is expected to evolve quickly Upon launch My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consu
10. s store all pertinent sensor manufacturing and calibration data within the sensor This allows the sensor to be swapped between any TeXchange enabled instruments without having to manually update the calibration coefficients Calibration sheets can be printed on demand by any instrument connected to the SeaCast software Re calibrations only require the sensor not the instrument to be shipped to the service centre TeXchange sensors are engraved at the factory with a unique serial number and the temperature range of the sensor as shown in the image below Serial Number Temperature Range TeXchange Engraving Which Manual do I Start With AML Oceanographic s sensors and instruments may be shipped with several manuals e An instrument manual l e SV Plus v2 Minos SVP which provides an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument e A software manual l e SeaCast which provides instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review instrument data and e An Xchange manual for instruments equipped with Xchange sensors which provides an overview on how to install and maintain Xchange sensors If you are configuring an instrument for field use or lab test we recommend that you begin with the SeaCast manual If you are focussed on instrument maintenance we recommend that you begin with the instrument manual If you are wishing to swap a T Xchange sensor we recommend that you read
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