MIDAS SVX2 Combined SV and CT Profiler - Operating Manual
MANUAL-1553401442-1 | issue: 1.5
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3.2.2 Self Recording Operation
For self recording only deployments, the instrument is switched on by insertion of the SubConn
style switch plug. This plug must be inserted for the unit to operate.
The switch plug is NOT just a dummy plug; it contains links between pins as described in
Section 5, which are used to turn the instrument on.
3.2.3 LED Flashing Sequence
The MIDAS SVX2 is fitted with an LED visible through a polycarbonate window in the battery pack.
The LED will flash as detailed below to indicate various states.
Continuous ON for 15 seconds Occurs when the Switch Plug or cable is connected, indicating
that instrument is on and awaiting communication
1Hz Continual Flashing
Insufficient Power. Change internal batteries, or completely
remove external power, and apply higher voltage
Continuous ON for 2 seconds
Indicates the start of Burst Sampling pattern
5 Rapid Flashes
Indicates the end of Burst Sampling pattern. The duration of the
burst may be calculated as the time between the start and stop
LED sequences, less 5 seconds.
3.2.4 Real Time Data Formats
Sound Velocity<TAB> Units<TAB> Depth<TAB> Units<TAB> Temperature<TAB> Units<TAB>
Conductivity<TAB> Units<TAB><CR><LF>
Example:
1483.576
M/SEC
0010.122
M
0021.291
C
0000.142
MS/CM
1483.578
M/SEC
0010.122
M
0021.293
C
0000.140
MS/CM
1483.578
M/SEC
0010.121
M
0021.284
C
0000.142
MS/CM
1483.581
M/SEC
0010.122
M
0021.287
C
0000.140
MS/CM
If internal salinity calculation is activated:
Sound Velocity<TAB> Units<TAB> Depth<TAB> Units<TAB> Temperature<TAB> Units<TAB>
Conductivity<TAB> Units<TAB>Salinity<TAB>Units<TAB><CR><LF>
1483.576 M/SEC 0010.122
M
0021.291
C
0000.142 MS/CM 0000.124
PSU
1483.578 M/SEC 0010.122
M
0021.293
C
0000.140 MS/CM 0000.122
PSU
1483.578 M/SEC 0010.121
M
0021.284
C
0000.142 MS/CM 0000.124
PSU
1483.581 M/SEC 0010.122
M
0021.287
C
0000.140 MS/CM 0000.122
PSU