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uvSVX and uvSVXe Operating Manual: MANUAL-857569191-11 | issue 1.7 

 

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© 2021 

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3  Physical Characteristics 

3.1  Materials 

Housing & Bulkhead: 

Titanium  

Screw Cap: 

Acetal 

Pressure Transducer 
Diaphragm 

Titanium 

Connector: 

uvSVX:  Standard is SubConn type MCBH6F (titanium) 
uvSVXe: Standard is SubConn type DBH13F (titanium) 
Alternatives may be supplied on request 

Weight: 

<1.75kg (in air) 

 

3.2  Dimensions - uvSVX 

 

Summary of Contents for uvSVX

Page 1: ...not be copied reprinted or reproduced in any material form either wholly or in part and the contents of this document and any method or technique available there from must not be disclosed to any oth...

Page 2: ...thernet Connectivity 8 4 2 2 Operation with Valeport Configure 12 4 2 3 Operation with DataLog x2 13 4 3 uvSVX Communications Setup 14 5 Setting Up the uvSVX 15 5 1 Start Stop 15 5 1 1 Output Last Mea...

Page 3: ...VXe Ethernet 28 8 1 3 Configure the Instrument 29 9 Care Maintenance 33 9 1 Calibration 33 10 Ordering and Part Numbers 34 11 Declaration of Conformity 35 11 1 uvSVX 36 11 1 1 UK Declaration of Confor...

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Page 5: ...ing operations one of the key development drivers was to provide a cost effective alternative to the use of resonant quartz pressure sensors Using the very latest technology in temperature compensated...

Page 6: ...ent is also entirely linear giving predictable performance under all conditions Range 1375 1900m s Resolution 0 001m s Accuracy 0 020m s 2 2 Temperature The uvSVX is fitted with an accurate fast respo...

Page 7: ...water and if found dry everything thoroughly before fitting If water does get into the socket it could cause the connector to corrode A special tool is provided to unscrew the fitted module and screw...

Page 8: ...Valeport for calibration without the need to send the whole instrument 2 4 Calculated Parameters From directly measured sound velocity temperature and pressure SWiFT calculates Salinity using a propr...

Page 9: ...Characteristics 3 1 Materials Housing Bulkhead Titanium Screw Cap Acetal Pressure Transducer Diaphragm Titanium Connector uvSVX Standard is SubConn type MCBH6F titanium uvSVXe Standard is SubConn typ...

Page 10: ...Section 3 Physical Characteristics 2021 Valeport Ltd Page 6 3 3 Dimensions uvSVXe...

Page 11: ...with both RS232 and RS485 communications as standard RS485 is enabled by grounding a pin in the communications lead refer to Wiring Section Protocol is 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity no flow contro...

Page 12: ...4 2 1 Setting up Ethernet Connectivity The uvSVXe has a Lantronix Ethernet module that will need to be configured You can download the Lantronix Device Installer software from https www lantronix com...

Page 13: ...Connection ensure settings are similar to below Protocol TCP The Local Port number should be less than 10000 Do not select or accept a Local Port number 23 Local Port number 23 is reserved for TelNet...

Page 14: ...ave been applied to ensure they have been saved 4 2 1 1 If No Lantronix Devices are Found If no Lantronix devices are found this can happen if you are using an Ethernet to Serial converter click on th...

Page 15: ...uvSVX and uvSVXe Operating Manual MANUAL 857569191 11 issue 1 7 Page 11 2021 Valeport Ltd 4 2 1 2 Fixed IP To set a fixed IP address for the unit follow the wizard in the Lantronix App...

Page 16: ...cations 2021 Valeport Ltd Page 12 4 2 2 Operation with Valeport Configure Valeport Configure is now the program of choice to configure a uv instrument Available from https Valeport download download t...

Page 17: ...configuration software DataLog x2 It can be downloaded from https Valeport download Search for uvSVX then look for the software section towards the bottom of the page Setup the TCP Client windows to m...

Page 18: ...uvSVX RS485 Modbus address to any number from 01 to 99 this function is password protected 034 Read address 059 nnnnnn Set the baud rate in the Instrument factory set to 115200 where nnnnnn 2400 2304...

Page 19: ...mode When the instrument is running the uvSVX may be put into set up mode at any time by typing the character The device will respond with a command prompt and wait the next instruction When interrupt...

Page 20: ...ples in the dataset for averaging 053 Read the Pressure Depth units 084 Read the number of decimal places in the Pressure Depth field 086 Reads the pressure sensor Polynomial values 088 Read the tempe...

Page 21: ...utput is simply the pressure of water By taking a Tare reading at any fixed point in the water column readings will then be output relative to that point The pressure Tare observation should be taken...

Page 22: ...vSVX is deployed damage can be caused to the instrument In order to bring this situation to your notice a warning is transmitted on power up and putting the uvSVX into run mode 028 or the watch dog Th...

Page 23: ...ple 052 1 sets the units to metres M 053 Read pressure unit set 083 n Set the number of decimal places for Pressure Depth output where n 1 to 3 084 Read the number of decimal points in pressure depth...

Page 24: ...https aslopubs onlinelibrary wiley com doi pdf 10 1002 lom3 10203 Code Description 120 n Enable Disable the DASH formula calculations 120 0 disables the equation and removes the fields from the outpu...

Page 25: ...e character in the output data strings this function is password protected 043 Read leading data string delimiter character activation status 044 Enable Disable a trailing delimiter character at the e...

Page 26: ...ss sss dddd dd DASH enabled 1 Notes Field Format Pressure Depth d M f x xxx Temperature C t tttt Sound Speed ms 1 cccc ccc Salinity PSU ssss sss Density kg m3 dddd ddd Output String Examples with DASH...

Page 27: ...Absolute Pressure dBar p ppp Depth d ddd Depth type d M f y Temperature C t ttt Sound Velocity ms 1 cccc ccc Salinity PSU ss sss Density kg m3 dddd ddd Checksum zz Output String Examples with DASH di...

Page 28: ...1 291 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 6 5 SVX2 without Salinity Availabl...

Page 29: ...nsity kg m3 xxxx xxx Output String Examples 0009 919 1505340 PSGDS ADSVP 0009 919 1505 340 21 972 1130 56 1D 0009 830 1504058 PSGDS ADSVP 0009 830 1504 058 21 959 1130 80 19 0009 829 1504131 PSGDS ADS...

Page 30: ...30mA at 12V DC 7 2 Power uvSVXe 9 28V DC input isolated Draws approximately 130mA at 12V DC 7 3 Wiring Information Systems are supplied with a short 50cm lead for splicing or testing 6 Way Male SubCon...

Page 31: ...trument without the need for specialist knowledge and understanding of the code system A Terminal window is included from where individual commands can be sent as required 8 1 Setup Using the Valeport...

Page 32: ...using an ethernet to serial converter You will also need to provide power Use the drop down lists to select your IP Address and Port You can look up the IP Address and Port that the uvSVXe is configur...

Page 33: ...ing dialogue Offline Mode This will give you access to all the configuration options and allow you to store a configuration profile vps file for later upload to an instrument Once you have prepared th...

Page 34: ...lso be used to send specific commands to the instrument should that be necessary Type into the bottom line in the window and press ENTER Click on the other Tabs to see relevant information and fine tu...

Page 35: ...Page 31 2021 Valeport Ltd In the example below select a new Sampling Rate and the field label and Tab title will be bold to indicate the change Hover over the field you have just updated to see what...

Page 36: ...upload the new configuration into the instrument To set the instrument into a Run Mode select the button at the bottom of the screen If you would like to save the configuration for future use click o...

Page 37: ...tion The uvSVX may be returned to Valeport or one of its approved laboratories for recalibration Code Description 022 Sets the SV Calibration coefficients this function is password protected 023 Read...

Page 38: ...ace lead USB Y lead Operating manual and transit case 0650031 XX eNET uvSVXe Ethernet Fitted with 25mm Carbon composite time of flight SV sensor 0 01 accuracy Interchangeable piezo resistive pressure...

Page 39: ...t authorised by Valeport Ltd could void the compliance of the product and negate your authority to operate it This product has demonstrated compliance under conditions that include the use of shielded...

Page 40: ...Section 11 Declaration of Conformity 2021 Valeport Ltd Page 36 11 1uvSVX 11 1 1 UK Declaration of Conformity...

Page 41: ...uvSVX and uvSVXe Operating Manual MANUAL 857569191 11 issue 1 7 Page 37 2021 Valeport Ltd 11 1 2 EU Declaration of Conformity...

Page 42: ...Section 11 Declaration of Conformity 2021 Valeport Ltd Page 38 11 2Interchangeable Pressure Module 11 2 1 UK Declaration of Conformity...

Page 43: ...uvSVX and uvSVXe Operating Manual MANUAL 857569191 11 issue 1 7 Page 39 2021 Valeport Ltd 11 2 2 EU Declaration of Conformity...

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