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Section 3: Setting Up System

SBE 33

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Section 3: Setting Up System

This section covers:

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Installing Sea-Bird software



Setting the baud rate in the CTD

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Setting up and testing the SBE 33

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Changing communication settings between the SBE 33 and computer

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Setting up the CTD configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file

Installing Software

Seasoft V2 was designed to work with a PC running Windows XP service
pack 2 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.

If not already installed, install Sea-Bird software programs on your computer
using the supplied software CD.

1.

Insert the CD in your CD drive.

2.

Install software: Double click on

SeasoftV2.exe

. Follow the dialog box

directions to install the software. The installation program allows you to
install the desired components. Install all the components, or just install
Seaterm (terminal program), SeatermV2 (for use when directly
communicating with an SBE 19

plus

V2 or 25

plus

), Seasave V7 (real-time

data acquisition), and SBE Data Processing (data processing).

The default location for the software is c:\Program Files\Sea-Bird. Within that
folder is a sub-directory for each program.

Notes:



Help files provide detailed
information on the software.

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NMEATest, a NMEA navigation
device simulation program, is part of
the SBE Data Processing
installation.



Separate software manuals on CD-
ROM contain detailed information on
Seasave and SBE Data Processing.

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Sea-Bird supplies the current
version of our software when you
purchase an instrument. As software
revisions occur, we post the revised
software on our website. See our
website for the latest software
version number, a description of the
software changes, and instructions
for downloading the software.

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Summary of Contents for SBE 33

Page 1: ...se with PDIM SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler or SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler Product Manual Release Date Version Firmware Software 01 30 18 017 3 0c later Seasave V7 7 26 7 later service seabird com support seabird com Tel 1 425 643 9866 Copyright 2017 Sea Bird Scientific All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...RD ELECTRONICS INC has no way of controlling the use of this equipment or of choosing the personnel to operate it and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability including laws which impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved in operating this equipment Therefore acceptance of this system by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a cove...

Page 3: ...Manual revision 017 Declaration of Conformity SBE 33 3 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 4: ...tion xmlcon or con File in Seasave 28 Section 4 Mounting and Wiring System 29 Cable Winch and Deck Gear not supplied by Sea Bird 29 Mounting SBE 33 29 Wiring System 30 Water Sampler or PDIM to CTD 30 Sea Cable from SBE 33 to Water Sampler or PDIM 30 SBE 33 to Computer 30 Power to SBE 33 31 NMEA Navigation Device to SBE 33 31 Surface PAR Sensor to SBE 33 31 Section 5 Operating System 32 Acquiring R...

Page 5: ...Problem 6 Yellow NMEA Transmit LED Flashing but Lat Lon Data Not Displaying 43 Glossary 44 Safety and Electrical Symbols 45 Appendix I NMEA Navigation Device Message and Data Formats46 Message Formats 46 Data Formats 47 Appendix II NMEA Message Simulation Program 48 Appendix III PDIM Electronics Disassembly Reassembly 50 Appendix IV Replacement Parts 51 Appendix V Manual Revision History 52 Index ...

Page 6: ...on rigging the water sampler for operation see the appropriate CTD manual for CTD setup The SBE 33 can also be used with the Power and Data Interface Module PDIM and a number of Sea Bird CTDs when a Water Sampler is not available or needed The PDIM provides the same power and CTD data interface functionality as the SBE 32 or 55 Water Sampler but without water sampling capability Sea Bird welcomes ...

Page 7: ...rder SBE 33 power cable SBE 33 to Water Sampler test cable Sea Cable connector at SBE 33 end of cable Software and Electronic Copies of Software Manuals and User Manual Rack mount kit screws not shown NMEA Input Interface test cable Computer to SBE 33 cable for Serial Data Carousel Data connectors 2 cables SBE 33 NMEA Input connector SBE 33 Carousel Deck Unit ...

Page 8: ...ower for the underwater unit decodes the serial data and passes the data to a computer The SBE 33 back panel switch permits continuous operation from 120 VAC or 240 VAC 50 60 Hz input power The front panel LED display indicates which bottles have been fired Notes The SBE 32 Carousel is a 12 24 or 36 bottle water sampler The SBE 55 ECO is a 3 or 6 bottle water sampler Seasave also supports acquisit...

Page 9: ...re package Seasoft V2 which includes Seaterm and SeatermV2 terminal programs for easy setup Seasave V7 program for acquiring converting and displaying real time or archived raw data SBE Data Processing program for calculation and plotting of conductivity temperature pressure auxiliary sensor data and derived variables such as salinity and sound velocity Notes Help files provide detailed informatio...

Page 10: ...Searam SBE 19 19plus 19plus V2 25 25plus Auto Fire Module AFM SBE 50 Pressure Sensor None For details on the Carousel use for each combination see the appropriate control manual this manual or SBE 11plus SBE 17plus V2 or AFM manual 2 The SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler can be used with several Sea Bird CTD types and can be controlled in several ways Data Acquisition and Control CTD Control Real Time SBE ...

Page 11: ...A switchable Sea Cable Compatibility Single or multi core armored cable up to 10 000 m 32 800 ft long with inner core resistance of up to 350 ohms Water Sampler Compatibility SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler any size If using with 36 bottle Carousel can only close 24 bottles SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler PDIM Dimensions and Weight 9 cm tall x 37 5 cm deep x 44 4 cm wide cabinet 46 4 cm edge to edge for mo...

Page 12: ... PDIM Dimensions and Connectors If deploying the CTD without a water sampler a PDIM can be used to connect the CTD to the SBE 33 Order PDIM with desired type of bulkhead connector PN 90227 PDIM with XSG connectors PN 90473 PDIM with MCBH wet pluggable connectors ...

Page 13: ... a bottle fire confirmation is received from the Water Sampler SBE 33 Back Panel Looking at the connections to the SBE 33 back panel SBE 33 communication with the computer is provided in two RS 232 channels The Carousel Data channel sends commands to and receives replies from the Water Sampler The Serial Data channel sends commands to and receives replies from the CTD through the Water Sampler NME...

Page 14: ...of SBE 33 SBE 33 14 Cables and Wiring DB9 to DB9 cable 2 SBE 33 Serial Data connector and Carousel Data connector to computer PN 171887 2 pin to 2 pin Test Cable SBE 33 Sea Cable to SBE 32 Carousel Water Sampler SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler or PDIM ...

Page 15: ...Manual revision 017 Section 2 Description of SBE 33 SBE 33 15 2 pin SBE 33 Sea Cable to slip ring Slip Ring Cable DN 31371 2 pin to DB9 Test cable SBE 33 NMEA Input to computer ...

Page 16: ...urrent connector type Biospherical sold the Surface PAR sensor with other connector types in the past See the appropriate drawing for pinout details SBE 33 can also be used with a Satlantic Sea Bird Scientific Surface PAR sensor Wiring diagram for that cable is not currently available 4 pin SBE 33 PAR Input to Surface Biospherical PAR sensor ...

Page 17: ...ata Channel between SBE 33 and computer must match data bits and parity of CTD 8 data bits and no parity for SBE 19plus 19plus V2 25plus or 49 7 data bits and even parity for SBE 19 or 25 Seasave also supports acquisition of data from a NMEA device connected directly to the computer instead of the deck unit SBE 25 If the SBE 25 is integrated with more than 4 auxiliary voltage sensors and the SBE 3...

Page 18: ...he data stream The SBE 33 can also acquire the 0 to 5 volt output of a Surface PAR sensor append it to the CTD data stream and pass it to the computer for storage and or display with the CTD data Seasave and SBE Data Processing support the acquisition and display of data from the following sensors Satlantic Sea Bird Scientific Surface PAR sensor logarithmic or linear Biospherical QSR 240 QCR 240 Q...

Page 19: ... data for example from a NMEA echo sounder is added to each line of hex data from CTD after lat lon data 5 Do not add NMEA Depth to real time Hex Lat Lon data NMEA depth data is not added 6 Add PAR to real time HEX data 3 bytes of Surface PAR data is added to each line of hex data from CTD before lat lon depth data 7 Do not add PAR to real time HEX data Surface PAR data is not added Communication ...

Page 20: ... install the desired components Install all the components or just install Seaterm terminal program SeatermV2 for use when directly communicating with an SBE 19plus V2 or 25plus Seasave V7 real time data acquisition and SBE Data Processing data processing The default location for the software is c Program Files Sea Bird Within that folder is a sub directory for each program Notes Help files provid...

Page 21: ...programmable 49 1200 2400 or 4800 All versions programmable The baud rate for Water Sampler communication with the CTD must be set in both the CTD and in the SBE 33 SBE 19 19plus not 19plus V2 25 not 25plus or 49 Set if programmable and or verify the CTD baud rate and establish CTD operating parameters 1 Connect the CTD directly to the computer not through the SBE 33 and Water Sampler using the da...

Page 22: ...where x 1200 2400 or 4800 SBE 25 Send SRx where x 1 600 baud 2 1200 baud or 4 4800 9 Click Connect on the Toolbar again verify that the Status bar shows the new baud rate Record the baud rate you must also set the CTD baud rate in the SBE 33 see Setting Up and Testing System 10 Establish other CTD setup and logging parameters see CTD manual Note the following requirements for use with the SBE 33 S...

Page 23: ...he CTD at the new baud rate see the software Help for details verify that the title bar of the Command Data Echo area shows the new baud rate C Record the baud you must also set the CTD baud rate in the SBE 33 see Setting Up and Testing System 6 Establish other CTD setup and logging parameters see CTD manual Note the following requirements for use with the SBE 33 SBE 19plus V2 Set OutputFormat 0 S...

Page 24: ...actory default or 7 data bits and even parity for SBE 19 or 25 Must match data bits and parity of CTD NMEA baud rate Baud for communication between SBE 33 and NMEA device factory set in SBE 33 to 4800 must match NMEA device NMEA messages decoded Output from NMEA device must match one of these messages Start mode Defines default behavior on power up Echo characters to and from the instrument factor...

Page 25: ... n press Enter NMEA baud rate X new value type desired value press Enter Start mode X new value echo or add Lat Lon e a type e or a press Enter The display then shows your new selections Type to return to the setup menu 7 Type 1 and press the Enter key to put the SBE 33 in mode 1 echo characters to and from the instrument which is the mode required for communicating with the CTD i e sending CTD se...

Page 26: ...ellow NMEA Transmit LED on the SBE 33 should flash If NMEA data does not appear verify that the SBE 33 is connected to the NMEA device and that the proper cable is used See Section 7 Troubleshooting for additional instructions if needed 15 If using the SBE 33 with a NMEA navigation position device and a NMEA depth device While in mode 3 type 10 and press the Enter key to switch to mode 10 Mode 10 ...

Page 27: ...ith your CTD SBE 19 or 25 7 data bits and even parity SBE 19plus 19plus V2 25plus or 49 8 data bits and no parity see CTD configuration sheet for CTD baud rate The display looks like this PC baud rate X new value type desired value press Enter CTD baud rate X new value type desired value press Enter parity X new value even parity or no parity e n type e or n press Enter NMEA baud rate X new value ...

Page 28: ...ile Notes Seasave and SBE Data Processing versions 7 20 introduced xmlcon files in XML format Versions 7 20 and later allow you to open a con or xmlcon file and to save it to a con or xmlcon file Seasave and SBE Data Processing use the same configuration file A new or recalibrated CTD ships with a configuration file that reflects the current configuration as we know it The file is named with the C...

Page 29: ...ssembly at least 2 channels A cable breaking strength of at least 5 to 7 times the maximum payload weight is recommended for safety and cable longevity The cable must also be terminated both mechanically and electrically at the underwater instrument end Cable termination mechanical at the winch drum is usually addressed by the winch maker The cable is terminated electrically to the slip ring per t...

Page 30: ...armor for the data and power return Make a secure mechanical connection between the cable armor and the Water Sampler lifting bail or when used with the PDIM the CTD cage lifting eye Connect the sea cable to the Water Sampler or PDIM electronics using care to dress the cable termination so that it will not be pinched by the shackle or clevis Install a cotter pin or seize the shackle securely Termi...

Page 31: ...ground SBE 33 with NMEA PCB Assembly 40785b 40786b or greater use pin C All previous versions do not use pin C Pin 1 Pin D Signal Pin 2 Pin 5 Note Biospherical sold the Surface PAR sensor with other connector types in the past See the appropriate drawing for pinout details if your sensor does not have a Switchcraft connector WARNING Some oceanographic vessels isolate un ground the AC power ground ...

Page 32: ... to the SBE 33 Serial Data connector which sends commands to and receives replies from the CTD through the Water Sampler and the baud rate data bits and parity The baud rate data bits and parity must agree with the SBE 33 setup see Setting Up and Testing System in Section 3 Setting Up System Water Sampling and 911Pump Control Serial Port Select the computer port connected to the SBE 33 Carousel Da...

Page 33: ...iven When commanded to fire bottles are fired in order pre defined by user input table Click Bottle Positions for Table Driven to input bottle positions Auto Fire Fire bottles automatically at user input pre defined pressures or depths can also fire some bottles manually on upcast Click Auto Fire Pressures Positions to input parameters see discussion below Note Auto Fire on downcast is available w...

Page 34: ...output mark variables TCP IP output TCP IP ports SBE 14 remote display PC alarms header form and or diagnostics click Configure Outputs Data Archiving Options Begin archiving data immediately to store raw frequencies and voltages real time data as soon as Start button is clicked and communication is established Begin archiving data when Start Archiving command is sent to control when data begins t...

Page 35: ... you selected User Input in the Water Sampler setup select the bottle you want to fire next When desired click Fire Bottle When Seasave receives a bottle fired confirmation from the Water Sampler it writes a line to an output file same filename as the data file with a bl extension The bl file contains the bottle firing sequence number bottle position date time and beginning and ending scan number ...

Page 36: ...Real Time Data and Firing Bottles from Seasave above for setting up Seasave and starting and stopping real time data acquisition Proceed as follows for firing bottles from the SBE 33 1 Reset the system before beginning to fire bottles A Set the Bottle to Fire pushbutton switch to 00 B Press the Reset button 2 To fire bottles in random order A Set the Bottle to Fire pushbutton switch to the desired...

Page 37: ...amaged o rings or other failed seals When a sealed pressure housing floods at great depths and is subsequently raised to the surface water may be trapped at the pressure at which it entered the housing presenting a danger if the housing is opened before relieving the internal pressure Instances of such flooding are rare However a housing that floods at 5000 meters depth holds an internal pressure ...

Page 38: ... SBE Data Processing s Data Conversion module to convert the real time hex raw data file and the bl bottle log file created by Seasave to A cnv file with all data converted to engineering units A ros water bottle file containing data for a user selected range of scans before and after each bottle firing 2 If desired convert the raw data file xml for SBE 25plus hex for all other CTDs uploaded from ...

Page 39: ...ex data file and click Open 4 Edit the file as desired inserting any new header lines after the System Upload Time line Note that all header lines must begin with an asterisk and END indicates the end of the header An example is shown below for an SBE 21 with the added lines in bold Sea Bird SBE 21 Data File FileName C Odis SAT2 ODIS oct14 19 oc15_99 hex Software Version Seasave Win32 v1 10 Temper...

Page 40: ...r near the top and moving your fingers toward the end cap OR MCBH Connector Install the cable connector aligning the pins 3 Place the locking sleeve over the dummy plug cable connector Tighten the locking sleeve finger tight only Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do not use a wrench or pliers Verify that a cable or dummy plug is installed for each connector on the system before deployment ...

Page 41: ...that the settings in the configuration file match the current CTD configuration number and type of auxiliary sensors sensors assigned to correct channels NMEA and Surface PAR selected if applicable Problem 2 SBE 33 Completely Inoperable Cause Solution 1 If the power switch is on but the power switch pilot light is out no other panel lights are on and the fan is not running either AC power has been...

Page 42: ...with the sea cable and or termination Problem 4 Unsupported Modem Message FFFFFFFF Unsupported modem message XX XX XX from Water Sampler Cause Solution 1 There may be noise on the line causing extra characters to be sent Check the sea cable for damage see Problem 3 above Also check the cable between the water sampler and the CTD Cause Solution 2 The baud rate and or serial port for water sampler c...

Page 43: ...h ground on NMEA B T17 and the probe on NMEA A T16 The signal should be less than 0 5 volts between messages and have pulses greater than 4 volts for at least 0 2 milliseconds during the message Cause Solution 4 SBE 33 may not be operating properly To verify use the NMEA simulation program supplied with Seasoft This program simulates a NMEA navigation device transmitting a NMEA message see Appendi...

Page 44: ...s software package which includes software for communication real time data acquisition and data analysis and display Seasoft V2 includes Seaterm SeatermV2 Seasave V7 SBE Data Processing Seaterm Sea Bird s Windows terminal program used to communicate with the SBE 33 and or the CTD SeatermV2 Windows terminal program launcher Depending on the instrument selected it launches Seaterm232 RS 232 instrum...

Page 45: ...tage Hazardous Voltage 30 VDC may be present Attention There is a potential hazard consult the manual before continuing DC Direct Current Double insulated The metal enclosure of the SBE 32 is isolated such that protection from electrical shock is provided through reinforced electrical insulation Static awareness Static discharge can damage part s Protective earthing terminal ...

Page 46: ...eros always included for degrees and minutes to maintain fixed length Decimal point and associated decimal fraction optional if full resolution not required a N or S Longitude yyyyy yy Fixed Variable length field degrees minutes decimal 3 fixed digits of degrees 2 fixed digits of minutes variable number of digits for decimal fraction of minutes Leading zeros always included for degrees and minutes...

Page 47: ...1 24 hex 36 decimal byte 2 55 hex 85 decimal byte 3 FC hex 252 decimal byte 4 5D hex 93 decimal byte 5 32 hex 50 decimal byte 6 B1 hex 177 decimal byte 7 41 hex 01000001 binary This is a new position bit 1 in byte 7 is 1 Latitude is positive bit 8 in byte 7 is 0 Longitude is negative bit 7 in byte 7 is 1 Latitude 36 65536 85 256 252 50000 47 62616 degrees Longitude 93 65536 50 256 177 50000 122 15...

Page 48: ...test cable PN 801422 supplied with the SBE 33 to connect NMEA Input on the SBE 33 to the simulation computer The simulation test cable connections are MS3106A12S 3S DB 9S Function Pin A Pin 3 NMEA A signal Pin B Pin 5 NMEA B signal return Proceed as follows instructions are written assuming you are using a second computer to emulate the NMEA navigation device 1 On computer 1 set up Seaterm to comm...

Page 49: ... to SBE 33 Message interval time between simulated messages to be transmitted to SBE 33 Click OK 8 On the NMEATest screen click Start NMEA data should begin to display on the NMEATest screen on computer 2 and in Seaterm on computer 1 The yellow NMEA transmit light should flash each time the simulation program transmits a new position The data displayed by Seaterm should correspond to that of the s...

Page 50: ...jackscrews from the end cap Reassembly 1 Remove any water from the O ring and mating surfaces with a lint free cloth or tissue Inspect the O ring and mating surfaces for dirt nicks and cuts Clean or replace as necessary Apply a light coat of O ring lubricant Parker Super O Lube to O ring and mating surfaces 2 Reconnect the Molex connector to the PCB assembly 3 Carefully fit the PCB assembly into t...

Page 51: ...t Connect NMEA Input on SBE 33 to computer running NMEA simulation program for test purposes 1 171888 25 pin DB 25S to 9 pin DB 9P cable adapter For use with computer with DB 25 connector 17015 SBE 33 power cable Connect SBE 33 to AC power source 1 80915 2 pin MS3106A 12S 3P to 2 pin RMG 2FS cable 10 m 33 ft Connect Sea Cable on SBE 33 to Water Sampler or PDIM for testing 1 801367 4 pin MS3106A 14...

Page 52: ...rface 33 no NMEA or Surface PAR Incorporate Seasave V7 update all descriptions of how to set up use Seasave update 19plus con file screen capture to show scan time added field 008 04 08 Update SBE 55 schematic frame change ECM connectors at bottom Update for use with 19plus V2 Update Seasave water sampler tab dialog box remote firing now available also mention ability to do mixed mode auto fire an...

Page 53: ... available or needed Remove references to requiring Seasave version 7 19 or later 7 19 released 4 years ago Update Declaration of Conformity Add caution on using spray can lubricants on MCBH connectors Remove standard and optional language for connectors Fix typos 014 02 15 Update photos and dimensions for new deck unit housing Update language on where to find updated software on website Update li...

Page 54: ... M Maintenance 40 Manual revision history 52 Mounting 29 N NMEA 18 24 31 data formats 46 message formats 46 simulation program 48 troubleshooting 43 NMEATest 9 20 48 O Operating modes 18 Operating system 32 P Parity 17 Parts replacement 51 PDIM 8 12 17 connectors 12 dimensions 12 Processing data 38 R Real time acquisition 32 Recovery 37 Replacement parts 51 Revision history 52 Routine maintenance ...

Page 55: ...Manual revision 017 Index SBE 33 55 U Unpacking SBE 33 7 Uploading data 38 V Versions 52 W Winch 29 Wiring 14 30 ...

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