Kipp & Zonen BREWER MK IV, Instruction Manual

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MKIV OPERATOR’S MANUAL 47
5 ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MINOR MAINTENANCE
This section is written for the Brewer Operator, and is meant to be a guide in determining if the
Brewer is functioning correctly. It is assumed that the Operator has attended training by KIPP &
ZONEN personnel at the time of installation. No attempt is made to deal with the science of the
instrument, as it is assumed that the appropriate Scientists are interrogating the data and that they
have reasonable knowledgeable of both the Brewer instrument and Atmospheric Science.
A properly functioning Brewer requires a relatively small amount of work, but periodic checks and
minor maintenance must be done regularly to ensure that high quality data is being recorded. In
this manual the terms Daily, Weekly, and Infrequent are used for frequency of tasks, but local
conditions may dictate different intervals.
5.1 DAILY TASKS
Daily tasks are divided into ‘Outside Tasks’, and ‘Inside Tasks’ –i.e. those performed at the Brewer,
and those performed at the Computer. These instructions are written assuming that the Brewer is
running in a ‘Scheduled’ operation.
Outside Tasks
1. Check that the Tracker is pointing toward the Sun, toward the Moon, or perpendicular to the
sun, depending on the measurement in progress.
2. Check that the Tracker Power Lamp is illuminated, and that the Tracker cables are not
tangled or pulled tight.
3. Check that the Brewer Power lamp is on.
4. Use a soft cloth and mild glass cleaner to clean the UV Dome and the Front Window.
5. If the Brewer has a humidity indicator under the viewing window, check its status.
6. If any of the above are abnormal, then make corrections, and make a note in the “Brewer Log
Book”
Inside Checks
Interrogate the Computer Screen and confirm that it is normal.
# Name Example
Description
1. Available
Memory 1234567890
-the amount of free space on the Brewer Data drive
2 Next Command Zs
- indicates the next command to be executed
3. Schedule Skd1
- Indicates the current Schedule being executed
4. Current
Command
Ds
-Indicates the current Routine being executed
-‘menu’ is displayed if a schedule is not running
5. Date Jan 15/99
- the GMT date which will change at 00:00:00 GMT
- adjust using the DA command
6. Julian Day 015
- changes at solar midnight
- adjust using the DA command
7. Operating
Mode
O
3
or N
2
- indicates the Brewer is in O3 or N2 mode
- toggle with N2 or O3 command
5. ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND MINOR MAINTENACE