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User manual

WQM

Water Quality Monitor

Document No.

WQM/x171031

Release Date:

2018-07-26

Version:

541-929-5650

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Page 1: ...User manual WQM Water Quality Monitor Document No WQM x171031 Release Date 2018 07 26 Version A 541 929 5650 seabird com ...

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Page 3: ... up sensor for deployment 10 3 2 1 Adjust operation setup 11 3 3 Set up data output 12 3 4 External data port EDP 12 3 4 1 Digital EDP setup 13 3 4 2 Analog EDP setup 13 3 4 3 Custom EDP set up 14 3 4 4 Erase EDP setup 16 3 5 Monitor data collection 16 3 6 Save data 16 3 6 1 File types 17 3 7 Erase data 17 3 8 Set up BLIS for deployment 18 Section 4 Sensor maintenance 21 4 1 CT DO maintenance 21 4...

Page 4: ...ntrol 36 5 1 10 External sample control 37 5 2 Data collection 37 5 3 Data display 38 5 4 Data storage 38 5 5 Power modes 39 5 6 Missing data 40 5 7 Digital pH sensor SBE 18S setup 40 5 7 1 Connect a pH sensor 40 5 8 Advanced file processing 41 5 9 Functional tests 42 5 10 Horizontal deployment 43 5 11 Bio fouling prevention 44 5 12 Spare parts 44 5 13 Bleach Injection System BLIS operation 45 Sec...

Page 5: ...ater 6 25 kg 1 7 kg 1 1 1 Standard bulkhead connector Contact Function MCBH 6 MP connector 1 Ground 2 RS232 RX 3 Reserved 4 Voltage in 5 RS232 TX 6 Reserved 1 1 1 1 Serial connector Contact Function MCBH 4 FS connector 1 Ground 2 Voltage in 3 RS232 RX 4 RS232 TX 1 1 1 2 Analog external data port connector Contact Function MCBH 6 FS connector 1 analog 2 analog 1 Ground 2 Analog 1 3 Analog 1 ground ...

Page 6: ...x Chlorophyll 470 695 nm 0 30 0 015 µg L WQM Turbidity 700 nm 0 25 0 013 NTU WQMx CDOM 370 460 nm 0 375 0 18 ppb WQMx Scattering 700 nm 0 3 0 002 m 1 1 5 Conductivity Temperature Depth Dissolved Oxygen Parameter Range Accuracy Resolution Conductivity 0 9 S m 0 0003 S m 0 0005 S m Temperature 5 35 C 0 002 C 0 001 C Depth Pressure 1 100 or 200 m 0 1 full scale 0 002 full scale Dissolved Oxygen 120 o...

Page 7: ...DOM sensors CTD and DO sensors WQMx d Digital output BLIS anti fouling Chlorophyll fluorometer turbidity and CDOM sensors CTD and DO sensors 2 1 Pre deployment check The user needs the items listed below to make sure that the sensor operates correctly before deployment a clean work bench a PC a regulated power supply Manufacturer supplied test cable sensor CD with software 5 32 hex key orange fluo...

Page 8: ...ed is not available in the Data Sidebar area or the View Data tab 13 Push Send Output Configuration The selected parameters are stored in the sensor 14 Push Start WQM Sample The sensor starts its warm up cycle 2 2 Monitor data There are three places in the software to monitor the data collected by the sensor The Scroll Data tab The View Data tab The Data Sidebar area 1 Look at the data in the Data...

Page 9: ...ow data collection at 1 Hz Older versions show the data collected once every 10 seconds when the sensor is in air and at 1 Hz when it is in water 1 Go to the Scroll Data tab 2 Monitor the collected data WETS_ These lines show the sensor s serial number and the conditions that are used by the sensor in the setup and view controls WQM SN Date mmddyy These lines show the column headings for the colle...

Page 10: ...o to the WQMx Output tab c Select the check boxes for the parameters to be stored in the sensor d Push Send Output Configuration e Go to the Data Sidebar area and select the parameters to show in the View Data graph area 2 3 Stop sensor Stop the sensor to finish the functional check 1 Push Stop WQM Sample a No more data is collected on the View Data and Scroll Data tabs or the Data Sidebar area b ...

Page 11: ...o the Pre deployment menu at the top of the software window 3 1 1 Adjust BLIS calculator The software counts the number and the volume of bleach squirts and calculates the quantity of the bleach used during a deployment Make sure that the bleach reservoir is emptied and then filled with 150 mL of 5 fresh bleach before every deployment 1 Go to the Pre Deployment menu then select Clear BLIS Volume U...

Page 12: ...ndby d Push OK in the Reset the WQM Pressure Offset window 4 Wait for approximately 2 minutes for the sensor to adjust to the atmospheric pressure and altitude 5 The message Pressure Reset Completed shows in the Scroll Data tab The sensor goes into In Standby 6 Remove the power to the sensor 7 Start the sensor again to make sure that the pressure measurement is 0 00 0 01 dbar 8 Stop the sensor 9 R...

Page 13: ...iew the values in the New Setup Power Consumption area of the software 1 The number of hours minutes or seconds that the sensor actively collects data 4 The number of days that the sensor will be deployed 2 The time each Sample For in 1 is set to plus the time in low power and warm up 5 The volume of the bleach solution that is used for each injection 3 The minimum expected temperature in the wate...

Page 14: ... the Raw ECO or the ECO always has a checkmark 6 Push Send Output Configuration to store the selections in the sensor These parameters will show in the Scroll Data tab when the data is being collected Note Either the Raw ECO or the ECO always has a checkmark 3 4 External data port EDP All WQM sensors have two bulkhead connectors so that the user can connect an external sensor to the WQM Either a d...

Page 15: ...t Options drop down menu and select the sensor that is connected to the WQM 5 Make sure that the values on the sensor specific calibration page for the sensor agree with the information in the Signal 1 area 6 To change the calibration or characterization values push Edit in the Signal 1 area The values are the same as the calibration or characterization page or the most recent application specific...

Page 16: ...loyed 3 4 3 Custom EDP set up Use the Custom Setup function to set up sensors that can collect more than a single Signal or parameter of data 1 Make sure that the external sensor is connected to the WQM 2 Make sure that the WQM sensor is in In Standby 3 Go to the External Data Port tab 4 Push Get EDP Setup from WQM The stored setup values will show in the window If custom setup values do not show ...

Page 17: ...riplet w f Select iom 1 for a standard ECO sensor Or select iom 2 for an ECO sensor with a Bio wiper Or select iom 3 for a Triplet w g Select 1 for the SN Column h Select 2 for the Date Column i Select 3 for the Time Column j Select either Comma or Tab or Space to separate the columns of the collected data 7 Do the procedures below to set up each of the three signals as in the example 8 Push Edit ...

Page 18: ...e Instrument Options drop down menu select Clear EDP Setup 5 Push Send New Setup The status of the WQM shows Erasing EDP Setup 6 Turn off the power supply and disconnect the sensor that is connected to the external data port 7 Connect a different sensor 8 Turn the power supply on The WQM does its warm up cycle and starts to collect data 9 Push Stop WQM Sample The sensor is in In Standby 10 Go to t...

Page 19: ...w file is the data that is stored in the sensor The dat file has processed data with both raw counts and derived values To view collected data in counts only select the box at Download Only No DAT in the WQM Files tab To view the data collected in counts and as processed data ignore the checkbox or select Advanced File Processing Refer to the section on Advanced file processing on page 41 for deta...

Page 20: ... bleach in the system Supplies User supplied Manufacturer supplied Clean water 5 32 hex key Container for up to 150 ml of bleach Plastic tipped syringe 10 ml Household bleach Syringe with quick disconnect attachment 3 ml 1 Insert the long end of the 5 32 hex key straight through the hole in the copper BLIS guard The key touches the reservoir release button 2 Push firmly on the key to release the r...

Page 21: ...l of bleach into the liner inside the reservoir The appropriate quantity of bleach will vary with the deployment environment The maximum capacity of the reservoir is 150 ml 7 Attach the top to the reservoir again 8 Insert the reservoir into the copper sleeve and push firmly until the reservoir clicks into place Sensor set up and operation 19 ...

Page 22: ... hex key into one of the holes on the top and pull up The reservoir does not release Installation tip If the reservoir does not click into place make sure that the pin on the receiving connector is in the unlocked position Unlocked Locked Sensor set up and operation 20 ...

Page 23: ...lean the conductivity cell and the dissolved oxygen sensor which are in the CT DO flow path Sensors that have marine growth that can be seen are dirty The user may need to do the steps below up to five times Supplies De ionized or distilled water If unavailable use fresh tap water used with Triton X 100 or bleach Do not use shipboard fresh water because it can have traces of oil in it Triton X 100...

Page 24: ...he plunger in the syringe and push the solution into the CT DO chamber 14 Push and pull on the plunger quickly to mix the solution 15 Do steps 10 13 two to three more times 16 Flush with DI water refer to step 6 to clean the sensor of bleach and detergent 4 2 Replace CT DO anti fouling devices D AN GE R AF24173 Anti foulant devices contain bis tributyltin oxide Handle the devices only with rubber ...

Page 25: ...ur screws that attach the duct top to the base Figure 4 Anti fouling duct screws Note that the screws have size 003 O rings under their heads 4 Lift the duct top straight up and off 5 View the anti fouling cartridge in the duct base Figure 5 Anti fouling cartridge If necessary push the size 021 O ring back in its groove 6 Use a cotton swab to remove the anti fouling cartridge from the duct base To...

Page 26: ...t tight There is no gap between the duct top and the duct base 13 Put the end cap on the protective sleeve The user can view the temperature probe in one of the holes 14 Install the Phillips screws to attach the end cap to the sleeve 4 2 2 Replace CT DO exhaust anti fouling cartridge The second anti fouling cartridge is in a canister in the exhaust tubing 1 Turn the right angle hose barbs as neces...

Page 27: ...sor with a three legged wiper Both the wiper and the wiper motor can be replaced Refer to the section on Wiper replacement on page 27 for details 4 3 1 Clean Bio wiper and faceplate Sensors that have copper faceplates and copper Bio wipers need to be cleaned at regular intervals to keep the copper effective as an anti fouling aid Remove the Bio wiper and faceplate from the sensor to clean them NOT...

Page 28: ... into the screw s socket 14 If the screw is damaged use a new screw from the spare parts kit that the manufacturer supplies with the sensor These screws are 4 40 x 3 8 316 stainless steel and are treated with anti seize 15 Insert a jacking screw into the expander hole of the Bio wiper Turn it slowly until the Bio wiper goes onto the shaft easily 16 Put the clean Bio wiper over the shaft but do not...

Page 29: ...ent Replace the sensor s wiper with a new one from the wiper replacement kit sold separately 1 Use a 1 16 hex wrench to loosen the wiper s set screw Figure 11 Wiper set screw loosened 2 Lift the wiper off of the wiper motor shaft 3 Put the new wiper on the motor shaft 4 Put the wiper height gauge on the faceplate under the wiper and around the motor shaft Figure 12 Wiper height gauge inserted 5 Tu...

Page 30: ...ke Scratches on this surface will prevent the nipple of the bleach reservoir from a proper seal The Bleach Injection System BLIS uses a Playtex Drop Ins liner as a bleach reservoir This product is made of a recyclable check local with the local waste carrier HDPE plastic that can withstand long term exposure to bleach DO NOT substitute with another liner Make sure that the BLIS operates correctly ...

Page 31: ...ater 8 Clean the intake area a Use a lint free towel or tissue to clean the area b Do not scrape the inside the intake Scratches may prevent the bleach reservoir from a correct seal c Use the plastic tipped syringe to flush the intake area with clean water 4 5 1 Verify flow volume of BLIS While the copper sleeve is still off of the intake area of the BLIS use the 3 mL syringe with the quick discon...

Page 32: ...o if the water level does not fall 9 Fill the syringe again and run 100 BLIS cycles again 10 Turn off power to the sensor and disconnect it from the PC and power supply 11 Press the metal tab to release and remove the syringe assembly from the intake 12 Assemble the BLIS a Slide the copper sleeve onto the sensor and make sure that the slot in the copper guard aligns correctly with the yellow fitti...

Page 33: ...e 4 6 Maintain bulkhead connector CA U TION Do not use WD 40 or petroleum based lubricants on bulkhead connectors It will cause damage to the rubber Damaged connectors can cause a loss of data and additional costs for service Damaged connectors can cause damage to the sensor and make it unserviceable Examine clean and lubricate bulkhead connectors at regular intervals Connectors that are not lubri...

Page 34: ...f the sensor It takes several days for the sensor to return to normal operation CA U TION Bleach and Triton X 100 are corrosive Do not store the sensor with either solution still in the sensor 1 Clean the sensor in fresh water Refer to CT DO maintenance on page 21 for details 2 Clean the BLIS and make sure there is no bleach in the sensor Refer to Examine and maintain BLIS on page 28 for details 3...

Page 35: ...er the Setup Parameters heading Push Get Current Setup to get the setup information that is stored in the sensor This information will show under the Current Setup heading Any setup values that the user changes will show under the New Setup heading and have a yellow background Push Send Current Setup to save new values to the sensor The yellow background goes out of view Note Push Get Current Setu...

Page 36: ...jection Volume and the BLIS Volume Used 5 1 5 Power use estimates The software calculates the power required by the sensor to complete a deployment in the New Setup Power Consumption area Note The user should add 10 25 to the estimates of the software for factors such as battery chemistry self discharge The Estimated Power Consumption 12 V uses the values from the Sample For the Interval Time and ...

Page 37: ...three signals 5 Push Edit in the ECO Signal area Edit changes to Done 6 Change the Scale and Offset values 7 Push Done 8 Push Send New ECO Calibration The sensor Status area shows Loading ECO Calibration 9 Push Done Close Tab to hide the Internal ECO tab 5 1 8 Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS The WQM has a UPS that comes on if the sensor loses power while data is being collected The UPS will suppl...

Page 38: ...pted by a power loss or low voltage The sensor will try to collect data after a one hour delay Red box Power Failure Detected 24 Hour Interval six or more consecutive data collection sequences have been interrupted by a power loss or low voltage The sensor will try to collect data after a 24 hour delay Yellow box Power Failure Detected Normal Interval The UPS has come on but the sensor completed t...

Page 39: ...ensor collects data before it stops and goes into a low power state Sample Delay The user can adjust the length of time the sensor waits to collect data This helps the user align the start of data collection with sensors that have a longer warm up time and decreases the sensor s power consumption DO Stabilization The user sets the length of time the sensor will wait for a stable DO value 5 2 Data ...

Page 40: ...s variable assumes data is collected at 1 Hz 6 If necessary adjust the Y Axis Setup scale 7 If necessary adjust the Background Color the Plot Legend or the Plot Tool Bar 8 To open the Data Sidebar or the COM Port Setup again go to the Show menu 9 Select COM Port Setup then Show COM Port Setup The COM Port Setup area shows on the left side of the window 10 Select View Data Sidebar The Data Sidebar ...

Page 41: ... uses It is slow to respond to commands when it is in this mode There are two ways to change the low power mode to standby mode 1 Get the current mode of operation and make sure the sensor is still doing data collection Push Get Status Wait for 2 seconds Push Get Status again The first push changes the mode of the sensor from low power The second push gets information on the operation condition of...

Page 42: ...3 Supply power to the WQM 4 Stop the data collection and put the WQM in In Standby 5 Select the Advanced menu and then select Setup External Data Port The External Data Port tab shows 6 Select SBE 18S pH in the Instrument Options drop down menu 7 Enter the serial number of the pH sensor in SN area 8 Push Edit in the Signal 1 area 9 If necessary enter the pH Slope and pH Offset values from manufact...

Page 43: ...ced file processing The user can do different operations on the data collected by the sensor The user can select the values to show in the data that is output get an average of the data or get statistics on the data Do these operations from the Advanced File Processing window 1 Make sure that the sensor is in In Standby 2 Select the WQM Files tab 3 Push Get WQM Directory 4 Select the file or files...

Page 44: ...a None The default b Average Last 10 Seconds The user selects a period of time at the end of a data file c Average Each Sample Every data sample collected is averaged d Calculate Hourly Sample The data from each hour the sensor collected data is averaged e Calculate Daily Average The data from a 24 hour period from 12 00 01 to 12 00 00 is averaged f User Selected Averaging Count The user selects u...

Page 45: ...e Bio wiper moves to an open position Test CTD pump Turn pump On Turn pump off Turn the pump on or off Test external data port Display Setup Shows the operation settings that are stored in the sensor Take One Sample The sensor operates to collect one measurement Test analog inputs not currently available Setup test SBE18S Display Status Shows the operation settings that are stored in the sensor Ta...

Page 46: ... One layer of copper foil tape will give good protection for approximately 6 weeks Anti fouling paint kit The manufacturer supplies an anti fouling paint kit with each sensor that has ECOMINDER paint tape a brush and detailed instructions for application ECOMINDER is an alternative to copper based anti fouling paint 5 12 Spare parts The manufacturer supplies the spare parts listed below so that th...

Page 47: ...Injection System BLIS operation The BLIS sends bleach into the pump manifold just below the DO sensor The bleach prevents biological fouling on the DO sensor membrane Adjust the BLIS for the type of environment it will be deployed in BLIS Operation Set to On When the conductivity value shows that the sensor is in water the BLIS sends bleach to the pump manifold after the first sample of every hour...

Page 48: ...BLIS Remaining The host software makes a continuous estimate of the quantity of bleach in the reservoir The estimate is in relation to the Sample Interval the Injection Volume and the BLIS Volume Used Reference 46 ...

Page 49: ...Section 6 General information Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer s website 47 ...

Page 50: ...erson drink several glasses of water Do not induce vomiting Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person If in eyes Hold the eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 20 min Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue to rinse eye Call a poison control center or a doctor for treatment advice Note to physician Probable mucosal damage may contraind...

Page 51: ...t plant authority Contact the local State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA for guidance This material is toxic to fish Do not contaminate water to clean equipment or dispose of equipment washwater PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use or store near heat or open flame Avoid contact with acids and oxidizers DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manne...

Page 52: ...mpounds for service or repair This includes AF 24173 devices tri butyl tin marine anti fouling paint ablative coatings etc 4 Use the sensor s original ruggedized shipping case to send the sensor back to the manufacturer 5 Write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping case and on the packing list 6 Use 3rd day air to ship the sensor back to the manufacturer Do not use ground shipping 7 The ma...

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