McLane Research Laboratories Mark 78H-21, User Manual

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Section 3.3
Deployment Settings
The remaining Main Menu options are used to prepare and perform a deployment. These options
are:
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Create Schedule : Defines the number of samples and frequency of rotation events. A
maximum of 22 possible events (21 samples and the closing of the last sample) or 14
possible events (13 samples and the closing of the last sample) can be scheduled. The
schedule re-displays for verification when <6> Deploy is selected.
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Deploy System : Checks EEPROM (a reboot is required if EEPROM has data, and a
warning displays to offload data). Confirms rotator alignment, date and time, and
displays the sample event schedule for confirmation or change. Displays a final
sample parameter check with options to make changes. After the date, time and
sampling parameters are confirmed, the final check is performed and a final prompt
is displayed.
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Offload Data : Works with the “Capture to file” feature of McLaneTerm. After
recovering the Sediment Trap, and re-establishing the communications link with the
computer, select <7> Offload Data to capture data to a text file. Confirm that
McLaneTerm “Capture to File” is ON during offload. Offload data before
disconnecting the battery to prevent data loss.
Deployment Settings (create schedule, deploy system) are explained in the ‘Programming a
Deployment’ section in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Offload Data options are explained in
Chapter 5 of this user manual.