AML Smart SV&T User Manual Download Page 5

User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T 

 

Returning an Instrument to the Factory 

 

If shipping for repair or recalibration obtain an RMA number from the service centre.   

 

Perform all the steps listed above for Receiving 

 

Pack  the  instrument  in  its  original  shipping  box,  if  possible,  to  prevent  damage  during 
shipping 

 
An RMA number can be requested using any of the following contact options: 
 
Service Department: 
Email:  [email protected]  
Phone:  1-250-656-0771 
Fax: 

1-250-655-3655 

 
Website: 
http://www.AMLoceanographic.com 
 
Customer Portal:  
RMA  requests  may  also  be  submitted  through  the  customer  portal  on  the  AML  Oceanographic 
website. 
 
To  access  the  Customer  Portal,  please  navigate  to  the  ‘Support’ button,  located on  the top  right 
hand side of AML Oceanographic home page, select the ‘Customer Centre’ from the options on the 
drop down menu and follow the instructions provided. 
 
Mailing and Shipping Address: 
AML Oceanographic. 
2071 Malaview Ave. 
Sidney, BC, Canada 
V8L 5X6 
 

Summary of Contents for Smart SV&T

Page 1: ...Smart SV T User Manual Document Version 2 1 Dated 03 February 2010...

Page 2: ...figuration 5 Configuring the Selected Instrument 7 Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal 8 Monitoring Real Time Data 8 Post Deployment Procedures 9 Configuring the Instrument for Data on...

Page 3: ...provides an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument A software manual ie The SeaCast manual which provides instructions on how to use the software to configure the instrument and review ins...

Page 4: ...e sockets and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks bends or dents If fitted with Xchange sensors ensure the blue retaining rings are tight They...

Page 5: ...t options Service Department Email service AMLoceanographic com Phone 1 250 656 0771 Fax 1 250 655 3655 Website http www AMLoceanographic com Customer Portal RMA requests may also be submitted through...

Page 6: ...fresh water ensuring no bubbles are trapped on the SV transducer or reflector plates The instrument should return sound speed readings in agreement with the chart on page 3 Configuring Sampling Param...

Page 7: ...in SeaCast the power to the instrument must be cycled to re establish communications at the new baud rate Some instruments are set up to communicate at fixed baud rates In this case the baud rate in...

Page 8: ...has been detected by SeaCast select the Setup tab at the top of the SeaCast window The box in the upper left of the Setup page controls the sampling of the instrument The Smart SV T can be programmed...

Page 9: ...rument to wait for a command on power up Monitoring Real Time Data Ensure the pre deployment procedures have been done Ensure that the sampling rate desired has been selected Plug the data power cable...

Page 10: ...rument is pulled 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 cable Remove the shorting plug or...

Page 11: ...ollowing steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal and ensure the serial port has been selected in the program If the instrument has been set to a specific Baud rate with the SET D...

Page 12: ...a service centre for diagnostics and re calibration Long term storage preparation o Ensure the instrument has been thoroughly cleaned and dried o Remove all Xchange sensors from the instrument and dr...

Page 13: ...s in Celsius The number of sound velocity decimal places can be changed by entering TALK 1 mode using the SET FORMAT command then pressing Ctrl C to exit the TALK 1 mode then cycling the instrument po...

Page 14: ...o LoggingTimeout 0 StartupDelay 10 DisplayHeader yes StartupMode prompt CharacterReception yes LoggingBreakMode no DetectionMode A3 BatteryACoefficient 3 500000E 01 BatteryBCoefficient 2 500000E 02 Sh...

Page 15: ...m s and the temperature output is in Celsius The number of sound velocity decimal places can be changed by entering TALK 1 mode using the SET SV FORMAT command then pressing Ctrl C to exit the TALK 1...

Page 16: ...00 MemorySize 0 0 MB MemoryUsed 0 0 MB DisplayTime no DisplayDate no DisplaySalinity no DisplayDensity no DisplaySoundVelocity no DisplayBattery no RelayMode auto detection RealtimeLogging no LoggingT...

Page 17: ...instruments Are the communication settings in the program used on the computer correct o Comm port selection o 8 bits o 1 stop bit o No parity o No hardware handshaking o Baud rate between 2400 and 3...

Page 18: ...such as switching power supplies inverters radios electric motors with brushes Separate the sensor and data power cable from the interference source Instrument generates noisy temperature data Is the...

Page 19: ...ad calibration certificates and other related instrument documentation view instrument details and diagnostic reports It also allows AML Oceanographic customers to gather technical documentation troub...

Page 20: ...RTUP DIS ST Displays the current startup conditions DISPLAY COEFFICIENTS DIS C Displays the current calibration coefficients SET DETECT ab SET DET ab Set the baudrate auto detection parameters a is th...

Page 21: ...ors Status Type Range Accuracy Precision Resolution Response Time Standard Thermistor 2 to 32 C 0 005 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms Optional Thermistor 2 to 45 C 0 008 C 0 004 C 0 001 C 100 ms Optional T X...

Page 22: ...es Instrument Suspension Bar Instrument Protection Frame Housing Status Type Depth Rating Diameter Length Weight in water Weight in air Standard Delrin 500m 45 7mm 1 8 313 4 mm 12 34 0 02 kg 0 04 lb 0...

Page 23: ...y if the instrument 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 given by AML Oceanogra...

Page 24: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart SV T 23 Wiring Diagram RS 232 Communications...

Page 25: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart SV T 24 RS 485 Communications...

Page 26: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart SV T 25 Mechanical Drawings...

Page 27: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Smart SV T 26...

Reviews: