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User Manual for AML Oceanographic Base

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Revision History 

Revision 

Revision Date 

Changes 

Name 

Version 1.00 

2016-03-19 

Manual created 

Mark Smith 

Version 1.01 

2016-05-18 

Regulatory Information updated 

Chris Perrier 

Version 1.02 

2016-05-20 

Formatting updates 

Jehan Zouak 

Version 1.03 

2016-06-09 

Updated technical specifications 

Jehan Zouak 

Version 1.04 

2016-07-19 

Baud rate 

Jehan Zouak 

Version 1.05 

2017-04-13 

Maintenance instructions updated 

Andrew Beak-Taylor 

Summary of Contents for Base X2

Page 1: ...Base X2 User Manual Version 1 05 13 April 2017...

Page 2: ...ted Mark Smith Version 1 01 2016 05 18 Regulatory Information updated Chris Perrier Version 1 02 2016 05 20 Formatting updates Jehan Zouak Version 1 03 2016 06 09 Updated technical specifications Jeha...

Page 3: ...Atmospheric Pressure Variations at the Surface 10 Logging a Profile 10 Monitoring Real Time Data 11 Post Deployment Procedures 12 Viewing your Data 12 Maintaining the Instrument 14 Periodic Maintenan...

Page 4: ...available from the 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 i...

Page 5: ...tware to configure the instrument and review instrument data Xchange sensor manuals CT Xchange C Xchange SV Xchange P Xchange T Xchange and Tu Xchange providing overviews on how to install and maintai...

Page 6: ...r Inspect for damage o Check the cable 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 c...

Page 7: ...y that all sensor calibrations are valid for the duration of the deployment If not swap the Xchange sensors for sensors with valid calibrations or send the Xchange sensors to a service centre for reca...

Page 8: ...t in a number of different ways Base X2 supports the following sensor combinations Configuration Primary Port Secondary Port 1 SV Xchange P Xchange 2 SV Xchange T Xchange 3 SV Xchange Tu Xchange 4 C X...

Page 9: ...wireless adaptor are included with every installation of SeaCast 4 and on the AML USB stick The wireless drivers should install automatically when first inserted into a PC Alternatively the drivers ma...

Page 10: ...attery 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 s...

Page 11: ...g graphing and exporting the collected data Full details on the instrument configuration process and the software s capabilities can be found in the SeaCast manual It is highly recommended that the Se...

Page 12: ...d using AML Oceanographic SeaCast software or a terminal emulator command The compensation does not affect the calibration of the pressure sensor and can be turned off or recalculated at any time The...

Page 13: ...s in water If the instrument determines that it is in water the instrument status indicator will begin to flash green and the instrument will begin to automatically log data 10 Leave SeaCast running...

Page 14: ...from the water it should be rinsed in fresh water Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air prior to disconnecting the plugs or cables Do not blow compressed air into th...

Page 15: ...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 02 24 10 Time 14 45 21 85 PressureOffset 0 09 UsePressureOffset yes...

Page 16: ...squeezes out This will lubricate both male and female connectors Yearly o Send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration Battery Care Incorrect care can...

Page 17: ...ent to charge until the large LED on the instrument turns from yellow to solid green A full charge requires approximately 3 hours If the large LED is o off the battery is charged o solid yellow the ba...

Page 18: ...Output Formats Output formats can be modified If the required modifications are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory for support with custom o...

Page 19: ...ld type Base X V2 Version 4 22 SN 0002 AML Oceanographic Ltd 942 8 MBytes installed scan 06 25 13 15 56 40 99 0000 000 0000 22 007 63 monitor 06 25 13 15 56 47 03 0000 000 0000 14 007 63 06 25 13 15 5...

Page 20: ...SV C CT Xchange SV X SN 204907 09 22 15 BoardSN 03511 Slot 3 SensorName P T TU DO UV Xchange P X SN 304977 10 23 15 BoardSN 02640 dir Support Troubleshooting Device fails to connect over wireless Is t...

Page 21: ...he cable o If using a cable other than an AML cable it should be configured as a null modem cable o If using multiple cable lengths the extensions should not be configured as null modem cables Are the...

Page 22: ...the sound velocity increment pressure increment and or sample rate settings set to values that could prevent logging Was the log file name set correctly Is the connector damaged dirty or corroded If a...

Page 23: ...nage your assets instruments and sensors Consult instrument diagnostic summaries View and download calibration and conformity certificates View and manage your technical support cases Consult and down...

Page 24: ...listing input HELP when communicating by terminal Some common commands have been provided below Note Not all of these commands are accessible via the Advanced Instrument Control window on the Status t...

Page 25: ...tion Requires DISPLAY SAMPLE RATE Displays the time based sampling rate SET SAMPLE n t Sets the desired sampling rate n is a number and t is the time units Using the slash character should be read as...

Page 26: ...n data scan SET SCAN NOTIME Disables time from being displayed in data scan SET SCAN DATE Enables displaying date in data scan SET SCAN NODATE Disables date from being displayed in data scan DISPLAY S...

Page 27: ...nnel coefficients and shutdown voltage TALK n Enables communications directly with a sensor board via the logger board where n value from 1 3 that identifies the slot number of the board to be communi...

Page 28: ...ound Velocity CT or Conductivity Xchange sensor board Pressure Temperature and Turbidity Xchange sensor board Auto detect RS232 or RS485 duplex ASCII Power External Power Supply 9 to 28 VDC Internal P...

Page 29: ...m s steps Configurations o Single scan or continuous output o On command or autonomous on power up Included Items Base X2 instrument USB wireless adaptor 2m Data Power Pigtail Red shorting plug Black...

Page 30: ...c Base X2 28 Ordering Codes PDC BSX2 P1S1 01 Base X2 100 dBar Delrin pressure housing PDC BSX2 P1S1 05 Base X2 500 dBar Delrin pressure housing Ordering codes for sensors and accessories can be found...

Page 31: ...ruments and sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic The warranty of third party sensors will apply as per the specific vendor s warranty policy The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been...

Page 32: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic Base X2 30 Technical Overview Drawings...

Page 33: ...E REMOVED SVD CONFIGRATION CAGE REMOVED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML...

Page 34: ...L NO EHW 0027 SHORTING PLUG AML NO PLG H0062 LOCKING SLEEVE AML NO CON H0020 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE W...

Page 35: ...HIBITED PDC BSX2 P1S1 05 01 2071 Malaview Avenue W Sidney B C Canada V8L 5X6 250 656 0771 Fax 250 655 3655 MATERIAL TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ANGLES FRACTIONS HOLE SIZES 0 00 0 000 1 1 32...

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