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User Manual for AML Oceanographic Base

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Revision History

Revision

Revision Date

Changes

Name

Version 1.00

2013-04-06

First Version of Manual

Chris Bueley

Version 1.01

2013-04-26

Updates

Chris Bueley

Version 1.02

2013-05-13

Updated SeaCast version

Chris Bueley

Version 1.03

2013-06-13

Format revision and updates

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.04

2013-08-26

Minor Edits

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.05

2014-07-16

Added Ordering Codes

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.06

2014-10-06

Edited Charging section

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.07

2015-02-25

Updated Sensor Current Draw and Battery Life

Quinton Calverley

Version 1.08

2015-03-18

Updated manual for SeaCast 4

Andrew Beak-Taylor

Version 1.09

2015-04-29

Data•Xchange and formatting edits

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.1

2015-06-22

Updated technical specifications

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.11

2015-11-24

Updated manual to include CT

•Xchange™

and updated product

codes.

Tony Nordstrom

Version 1.12

2016-06-03

Added 500 m variant

Andrew Beak-Taylor

Version 1.13

2017-03-06

Minor updates

Jehan Zouak

Version 1.14

2017-04-13

Added regulatory info and greasing instructions

Andrew Beak-Taylor

Summary of Contents for Base-X

Page 1: ...Base X User Manual Version 1 14 13 April 2017...

Page 2: ...4 10 06 Edited Charging section Jehan Zouak Version 1 07 2015 02 25 Updated Sensor Current Draw and Battery Life Quinton Calverley Version 1 08 2015 03 18 Updated manual for SeaCast 4 Andrew Beak Tayl...

Page 3: ...le 9 Monitoring Real Time Data 9 Post Deployment Procedures 10 Viewing your Data 10 Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up 12 Disabling Data on Power Up 12 Maintaining the Instrument 13 Perio...

Page 4: ...instrument and calibration certificates can be printed from AML Oceanographic SeaCast software when the instrument is connected Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configura...

Page 5: ...instrument data Xchange sensor manuals C Xchange CT Xchange SV Xchange P Xchange T Xchange and Tu Xchange providing overviews on how to install and maintain each of the Xchange sensors If you are con...

Page 6: ...for slices or gouges o Check the connector sockets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Ensure all the Xchange...

Page 7: ...for sensors with valid calibrations or send the Xchange sensors to a service centre for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the underwater connectors with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Before leaving...

Page 8: ...mber of different ways Base X supports the following sensors Primary Port SV Xchange CT Xchange C Xchange Secondary Port P Xchange T Xchange Tu Xchange Tu Xchange is incompatible with C Xchange and CT...

Page 9: ...to conserve power o The instrument will not start logging until it is immersed in water and it takes its first sample at the programmed sampling rate Solid red This indicates the instrument is on and...

Page 10: ...ional sampling regimes can be established using available commands Please consult the Commands section of the Appendix for full syntax details on the commands you wish to use Accounting for Atmospheri...

Page 11: ...ertion of the shorting plug tells the instrument to begin logging data once it is submerged The instrument determines whether or not it is submerged by looking for valid conductivity or sound speed re...

Page 12: ...end the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to the surface Note that with Base X in the typical vertical orientation the downcast is usually more accurate than the upcast data since the...

Page 13: ...8 20 02 24 10 14 45 16 69 0000 000 0000 015 17 624 008 20 02 24 10 14 45 17 19 0000 000 0000 015 17 622 008 20 02 24 10 14 45 17 69 0000 000 0000 015 17 618 008 20 cast header InstrumentSN 08221 Date...

Page 14: ...the instrument to turn the instrument on Disabling Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the serial port has been selected in the...

Page 15: ...connectors Yearly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration Battery Care Incorrect care can reduce the life of the batteries Below are some guide...

Page 16: ...to maintain a full charge after charging If instrument is left turned on after the battery has been charged to 8 3 volts the charger will turn off and the instrument will start drawing on the battery...

Page 17: ...s are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory for support with custom output formats Formatting can be changed in the following ways The number o...

Page 18: ...ard inputs in the output capture shown below are in bold type Base X 4 13 SN 0002 AML Oceanographic Ltd 968 5 MBytes installed scan 06 25 13 15 56 40 99 0000 000 0000 22 007 63 monitor 06 25 13 15 56...

Page 19: ...yBCoefficient 2 500000E 02 ShutDownVoltage 6 5 WarningVoltage 6 9 PressureOffset 0 00 UsePressureOffset no SoundVelocityThreshold 1375 00 DelimterMode Space SensorDetectionMode Once Traceability yes S...

Page 20: ...ifically set to one baud rate last time If so use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so resume communications in the required p...

Page 21: ...e water temperature Battery fails to fully charge Is the charger connected to the data power cable If the instrument is used while charging the battery the changes in power consumption can cause the c...

Page 22: ...r Manual for AML Oceanographic Base X 20 SeaCast fails to recognize a sensor Be sure to download the latest version of SeaCast o Tu Xchange requires SeaCast version 3 0 or greater for full functionali...

Page 23: ...s prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consult instrument diagn...

Page 24: ...e set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b b 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 2 1200 baud 5 9600 baud 8 57600 baud 3 2400 baud 6 19200 baud 9 115200 baud Samp...

Page 25: ...CT X and P X SET SCAN SV Turns the calculated sound velocity channel on allowing it to be present in instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DISPLAY SCAN This is only...

Page 26: ...talk mode return to logger communications Command Description Requires SET SCAN LOGGING Enables simultaneous logging and real time output If real time logging in air is desired set instrument conduct...

Page 27: ...Temperature and Turbidity Xchange sensor board Auto detect RS232 or RS485 duplex ASCII Autobaud to 38 400 Power External Power Supply 6 5 to 26 VDC Internal Power Supply o Standard Lithium Ion Capaci...

Page 28: ...increments in 0 1 m s steps Configurations o Single scan or continuous output o On command or autonomous on power up Included Items Base X instrument 2m Data Power Pigtail Red shorting plug Black dumm...

Page 29: ...Ordering Codes Instruments PDC BSX P1S1 01 Base X 100 dBar Delrin pressure housing PDC BSX P1S1 05 Base X 500 dBar Aluminum sleeved Delrin pressure housing Ordering codes for sensors and accessories c...

Page 30: ...rument has been damaged by accident or misuse and is void if repairs or modifications are made by other than authorized personnel This warranty is the only warranty for new product given by AML No war...

Page 31: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic Base X 29 Technical Overview Drawings...

Page 32: ...to 45 C operational CONNECTOR Micro 8 female SS Subconn COMPATIBLE SENSORS SV Xchange standard P Xchange standard C Xchange T Xchange Tu Xchange D C B A A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THE INF...

Page 33: ...C LED STATUS INDICATOR DETAIL SCALE 2 1 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 MICRO 8 BULKHEAD CONNECTOR A DRAWING CREATED C B 4 APR 13 ADDED ELECTRICAL GA 13 MAY 13 C B B D C B A A B C D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TH...

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