User Manual for AML Oceanographic Base
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LED Indicators
The large LED indicator located next to the data/power connector on the instrument
’s
top
endcap
is used to communicate the instrument’s status. In general, the LED:
•
will be on whenever the data/power cable is plugged into
the instrument.
•
will turn on when the red shorting plug is inserted into the
instrument. It will turn off after 5 minutes to conserve
power.
•
Will, when the instrument is logging and is brought back
to the surface, turn on for 5 minutes to show that the
instrument is still functioning after the cast.
When the red shorting plug is inserted into the connector the
LED indicator will briefly turn solid green to acknowledge
instrument power-on. It will then begin to slowly blink while
the instrument boots up. When the LED turns solid green the
instrument is armed and ready to log.
Never deploy the
instrument unless the indicator LED is solid green.
Other flash/color patterns indicate the following:
•
Solid green
: The instrument is on and the battery has more than 20% capacity remaining.
The instrument is ready to log.
•
Flashing green
: The instrument is logging data and the battery has more than 20%
capacity remaining.
Note:
o
The LED will turn off after 5 minutes 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
: The instrument is on and the battery has less than 20% capacity remaining.
•
Flashing red
: The instrument is logging data and the battery has less than 20% capacity
remaining.
Note:
o
The LED will turn off after 5 minutes 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 amber
: The instrument is charging.
•
Off with data/power cable attached
: The instrument is not working properly. Consult the
Troubleshooting section of this manual or call the service department.
•
Off with the red shorting plug inserted
: If the shorting plug was inserted less than 5
minutes ago, the instrument is not working properly. Consult the Troubleshooting section or
call the service department. If the LED was on for the first 5 minutes after inserting the
shorting plug, the instrument is functioning correctly and the LED has turned off to
conserve power.
The smaller LED indicator located next to the shackle on the instrument
’s
top endcap indicates
the status of the instruments WiFi and GPS operations. In general, it will: