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003070HY

Surveyor 4a

USER MANUAL

© Hach Company, 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

eac/dp 12/04 Edition 2

Summary of Contents for 003070HY

Page 1: ...003070HY Surveyor 4a USER MANUAL Hach Company 2004 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A eac dp 12 04 Edition 2 ...

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Page 3: ...c Value 13 Section 3 Sonde Setup 15 3 1 Selecting Parameters 15 3 2 Turning the Circulator On Off 15 3 4 Assigning the SDI 12 Address 15 3 5 Setting the SDI Delay 16 3 6 Assigning a Site ID 16 3 7 Assigning the MODBUS Address 16 3 8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date 16 Section 4 Logging and Data Transfer 17 4 1 Introduction 17 4 2 Clipboard Memory 17 4 2 1 Storing Clipboard Memory 17 4 2 2 Reviewing...

Page 4: ...ery 25 5 3 Battery Replacement 26 5 3 1 Internal Battery Replacement 26 5 3 2 Lithium Battery Replacement 27 5 4 Calibration 28 Section 6 Troubleshooting 29 6 1 Power Cables and Connections 29 6 2 Internal Components 29 6 3 External Components 30 6 4 Communications 30 6 5 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols 30 6 6 Error Messages 31 ...

Page 5: ...ey options Item Number Name Description 1 Screen The high resolution liquid crystal screen displays real time reading graphs or submenus 2 Function Keys Takes the action indicated on one of the four rectangles at the bottom of the screen 3 Cursor Keys Moves the cursor up down right and left in menus submenus and virtual keyboards Hold down an arrow key to scroll the cursor on the screen in fast re...

Page 6: ... to the interface mode selected from the internal setup menu The history line also displays the path selected when moving through the menu and submenu structure 1 Real time Parameters 3 Function Key Options 2 History Line 1 2 3 Table 1 Message Description NoConn The Surveyor 4a is not connected to a Sonde charger or PC Series4Sonde This is displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and c...

Page 7: ...sword Allows Access To Level 0 Not Required Surveyor 4a security level at power up Power On Off Backlight On Off Surveyor4 Installed Options Display Real time Tabular Data Screen Real time Graph Data Screen Terminal Screen Terminal Cursor Movement Terminal Cursor Home Terminal Virtual Keyboard Level 1 User Definable Disabled on new Surveyor 4a Surveyor4 Files Status Surveyor4 Files Review Store So...

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Page 9: ...le connections to the Surveyor 4a 6 Power the Surveyor 4a on The history line will reflect the interface mode For all modes except Terminal the Surveyor 4a will try each baud rate available starting with highest baud rate until it established communications with the Sonde For Terminal mode the baud rates must be manually entered to match the mulitprobe and the Surveyor 4a baud rates to allow commu...

Page 10: ... Setting the Tabular Display Mode The Tabular display mode is the default mode when the instrument is powered on The data is displayed in lines or columns depending on the size of the characters and the number of parameters present on the screen To add or delete parameter displayed on the screen 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Display Tabular using the down cursor key and...

Page 11: ...eyor 4a shuts down power it back up using the OFF ON key 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Timeout Shutdown using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 A Timeout Shutdown screen is displayed 4 Enter the shutdown timeout Select 0 zero to disable or select the appropriate amount of time 1 255 minutes for the specific operation using the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys Press SELECT af...

Page 12: ...lect SETUP CAL SETUP 1 Highlight Timeout Backlight using the cursor keys and press SELECT 2 The Timeout Backlight screen will be displayed 3 Choose the shutdown interval in seconds 1 255 using the cursor keys and then press Select Select 0 zero to disable this feature 4 Press Done A Setup Successful message will appear press any key to continue 2 9 Setting the Baud Rate for the PC 1 From the Main ...

Page 13: ... Factory Options using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Enter the Level 3 password and press DONE 4 Highlight Barometer GPS and press Select 5 Enter which options to install 0 None 1 BP only 2 GPS only or 3 BP and GPS Note The software options need to match the installed hardware if a GPS card is not installed do not install GPS Failure to so can provide misleading data 2 13 Selecting the Radix ...

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Page 15: ...he parameters included on the Sonde 3 2 Turning the Circulator On Off Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option allows the stirrer to be turned on of off 1 Highlight Circltr ON Off and press SELECT 2 Choose to turn the circulator on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key Select 0 zero to disable the circulator or select 1 to enable the circulator 3 Press DONE when complete 3 3...

Page 16: ...ey 3 Press DONE when complete 3 7 Assigning the MODBUS Address 1 Highlight MODBUS Address and press SELECT 2 Enter the new Modbus address 1 247 using the cursor keys and then the SELECT key 3 Press DONE when complete 3 8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option is displayed as D T MDY HMS 1 Highlight Date Tim MDY HMS and press SELECT 2 Set the date mont...

Page 17: ...3 Press the DONE key and then the GOBACK key three times 4 Press the Store key One scan has been saved to the Surveyor 4a memory 5 If a Clipboard is full messages is displayed refer to 4 2 2 Reviewing Clipboard Scans 1 From the Files Clipboard for NoConn PC or Terminal modes screen or the Files Surveyor4a Clipboard screen for Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde modes press SELECT to display a the scan sa...

Page 18: ...y does not have the capacity to receive files Call Technical Support to inquire about upgrades to the Surveyor 4a Note If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a multiprobe with logging you can also go yo Sonde instead of Surveyor 4a from the Files submenu to create delete or look at the status of the multiprobe files To download and file a Surveyor 4a with memory must be sued Refer to XXXXX 4 2 4 Delet...

Page 19: ...wipe delete or autolog and press SELECT Note In PC mode Transmit to transfer files from the Surveyor 4a to a PC is added to the menu In terminal mode Download to transfer files from the Series 3 multiprobe to the Surveyor 4a and Capture to capture ASCII data from a Series 3 multiprobe are added to the menu Capture is also a Create submenu item in NoComm and PC modes 4 3 1 Storing Data To be able t...

Page 20: ...record accurate data Warm up time will vary according to the sensors being used and the field conditions The value must be 30 seconds or more When complete press the DONE key 5 A screen of parameters appears with the default selection that the matches the Surveyor 4a tabular display Parameters can be added and removed When the new display is configured press DONE and the message file Files Created...

Page 21: ... 2 Choose the file to review and press the Select key 3 Select how to review the contents of the file either from top Beginning or from a specific date and time a If Beginning is selected the information contained in the file is displayed in tabular format Press the DOWN arrow key to go to the previous scans b If Date Time is selected enter the date where you want to review the data and press DONE...

Page 22: ...ed to the Surveyor 4a before using the AutoLog feature 4 3 9 Transmitting a File for the Surveyor 4a to a Computer This transmission configuration involves connecting the Surveyor 4a to the computer with the Surveyor 4a to PC adapter cable Files should be saved in the memory either created from logging with a Sonde captured when connected to a Series 3 Sonde or transferred downloaded from a Sonde ...

Page 23: ...n or open a capture file Then press any key c A transfer process screen will appear on the Surveyor 4a screen to show the file transfer is taking place d After the transfer is complete a Deactive printer and or close capture file message will appear e Turn the printer off or close the capture file Note At the bottom of the file a Recovery finished line will be displayed If SS Importable Transmissi...

Page 24: ...s a parameter was selected both C and F will be included in the file If SpCond mS cm was selected SpCond µS cm Res and TDS are included the file If Depth was selected both Depth Meters and Depth Feet will be included in the file If DO Sat was selected both DO Sat and BP mmHg will be included in the file After the transfer process to the PC is complete open the file within the PC and erase the unne...

Page 25: ...er to the other end of the charger cable For the 220 power adapter connect the country s corresponding power cord to the IEC 320 connector 2 Turn the Surveyor 4a on 3 A low external power supply screen will be displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to an external power source that is providing insufficient voltage or poor connections where made Recheck all connections and try again Insert the l...

Page 26: ... screws completely out 4 Lift and remove the back panel from the bottom of the Surveyor 4a 5 Remove the old batteries from the compartment 6 Insert the new battery aligning the notches on the battery with the notches on the Surveyor 4a case 7 Lightly coat the o ring around the battery compartment with silicone grease Do not use any other kind of grease 8 Place the back panel over the battery compa...

Page 27: ... so the front panel faces the work surface 2 Unscrew the four retaining screws securing the top cover of the back panel with a Phillips screwdriver 3 Slowly pull the cover and flip it back on the bottom part of the back panel The lithium battery is located on the top left hand corner of the printed circuit board PCB 4 Place one hand over the top cover and the bottom of the PCB Lift the Surveyor 4a...

Page 28: ...rometer The Surveyor 4a can calibrate a multiprobe just like with a computer Proper maintenance of all sensors should proceed calibration Refer to the Sonde user guide for detailed sensor maintenance procedures Security Level 2 is required for calibration 1 Set the I F mode to Series 3 2 Press the Setup Cal key 3 Press the Calibrate key 4 Press the Sonde key A pop up screen will displayed 5 Highli...

Page 29: ...alled Check the battery polarity and voltage 6 2 Internal Components To avoid damage to the internal components when opening the Surveyor 4a make sure that the instrument is clean and dray and that all cables have been disconnected Check for the presence of water in the unit If damp or slightly wet dry thoroughly using a hair dryer on low heat a lint free cloth or a towel Determine where the leak ...

Page 30: ...ow the Surveyor 4a is connected NoConn Series4Sonde Series3Sonde Charger PC or Terminal Depending on the operation to perform choose one of the connection types Check cables and connections Check baud rate settings Important Note If you are using 100 meter or longer cable and decide to switch to 19200 you may lose communications with the instrument We recommend connecting the Sonde and Surveyor 4a...

Page 31: ...ph parameters have been removed from the tabular display Add more parameters to the tabular display Invalid or incomplete text Date Time or Files Too few characters entered or invalid entry Use the BACKSPACE key and correct the entry No suitable X axis Parameter or No suitable T axis Parameter Display Graph No tabular display parameter is suitable for this axis Add more parameters to the tabular d...

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