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Section 3: Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment
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Section 3:
Preparing MicroCAT for Deployment
This section describes the pre-check procedure for preparing the MicroCAT
for deployment. Installation of the battery pack, installation of Sea-Bird
software, and testing power and communications are discussed.
Battery Pack Installation
Description of Cells and Battery Pack
Sea-Bird supplies twelve 3.6-volt AA lithium cells, shipped with the
MicroCAT in a heat-sealed plastic bag placed in bubble wrap and a cardboard
box. The empty cell holder is installed inside the MicroCAT for shipment.
No soldering is required when assembling the battery pack.
Installing Cells and Battery Pack
1.
Remove the I/O connector end cap:
A.
Wipe the outside of the end cap and housing dry, being careful to
remove any water at the seam between them.
B.
Remove the 2 cap screws on the sides of the housing. Do not remove
any other screws.
Note: Sea-Bird ships the MicroCAT with a 9/64-inch Allen wrench
for these screws.
C.
Remove the I/O end cap by twisting the end cap counter clockwise;
the end cap will release from the housing. Pull the end cap out.
D.
The end cap is electrically connected to the electronics with a Molex
connector. Holding the wire cluster near the connector, pull gently to
detach the female end of the connector from the pins.
E.
Remove any water from the O-ring mating surfaces inside the
housing with a lint-free cloth or tissue.
F.
Put the end cap aside, being careful to protect the O-rings from
damage or contamination.
WARNING!
Do not ship the MicroCAT with
battery pack installed.
See Shipping Precautions in
Section 1: Introduction.
AA cells in heat-sealed plastic, bubble-wrap
outer sleeve, and strong packaging.
CAUTION:
See
Section 5: Routine Maintenance
and Calibration
for handling
instructions for the plastic
ShallowCAT
housing.
2 screws
securing
connector
end cap
(screws
shown
partially
removed)
Cable
mounting
guide
Molex connector
O-rings
Twist end cap
counter clockwise,
twisting cap screw
out of machined slot;
end cap releases
from housing.
