McLane Research Laboratories Mark 78H-21, User Manual

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Sediment Trap User Manual Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and System Description ........................................................ 1-1
McLane Sediment Trap ............................................................................................... 1-1
Sediment Trap Models ............................................................................................. 1-1
Sediment Trap Options ............................................................................................ 1-2
Using this Manual ........................................................................................................ 1-2
User Key .................................................................................................................. 1-3
Customer Resources ................................................................................................. 1-3
Technical Support .................................................................................................... 1-3
Instrument Training ................................................................................................. 1-4
Mechanical Components .............................................................................................. 1-5
Frame ....................................................................................................................... 1-5
Funnel ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
Honeycomb Baffle ................................................................................................... 1-7
Controller Housing ................................................................................................... 1-8
Top and Bottom End Caps ....................................................................................... 1-8
O-Rings .................................................................................................................... 1-9
End Cap Bulkhead Connectors .............................................................................. 1-10
Optional High Pressure Penetrators ....................................................................... 1-11
Gear Plate Assembly .............................................................................................. 1-11
Plastic Ball Bearings .............................................................................................. 1-12
Variseals
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Drive Motor ........................................................................................................... 1-13
Sediment Trap Toolkit ........................................................................................... 1-14
Serial Number ........................................................................................................ 1-14
Electronics Components ............................................................................................ 1-15
Main Battery .......................................................................................................... 1-16
Backup Battery ....................................................................................................... 1-17
Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 2-1
Connecting the Sampler to a Computer ....................................................................... 2-1
Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................... 2-1
Troubleshooting the USB Adaptor .......................................................................... 2-2
Installing McLaneTerm ............................................................................................... 2-3
Powering up the Sampler ............................................................................................. 2-3
Opening the Controller Housing .............................................................................. 2-4
Connecting the Batteries .......................................................................................... 2-6
Establishing Communication ................................................................................... 2-7
Waking the Sampler from Low Power Sleep Mode .................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3 User Interface ............................................................................................... 3-1
Section 3.1 Main and Configuration Menus ................................................................ 3-1
Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................. 3-2
Optional Compass/Tilt, Pressure and Temperature Sensors .................................... 3-3