User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro SV & P Sensor
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5.1.3 Logging Data
If the Micro SVP Sensor has been configured with the “Logging Option”, the instrument
will have the capability of storing data in its non-volatile memory. A typical logging
sequence would be as follows.
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Connect the Micro SVP to a computer via the communications cable (If not
connected through an external battery pack then 12 VDC power must be applied
through the data/power cable)
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Using a terminal program, establish communications with the Micro SVP
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Program the instruments logging parameters
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Unplug the communication cable from the Micro SVP. Connect the Micro SVP
to the external battery pack and insert the red shorting plug into the battery pack.
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Deploy and recover the instrument
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Remove the shorting plug and connect the instrument to a computer via the
communications cable (If not connected through an external battery pack then 12
VDC power must be applied through the data/power cable)
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Use ISS or SmartTalk to download the data. A terminal program can also be
used, capture the logged data by using the Micro SVP’s DUMP command
Note: The Micro SVP Sensor will not log data into its memory unless the
instrument’s SV sensor detects that it is in water and the shorting plug is
inserted into the battery pack.
5.1.4 Using Integrated System Software (ISS)
Integrated System Software is a comprehensive, MS Windows 95™ based program that
allows the user to program the instrument, view, log, edit, graph, analyze, export and
print the data from multiple instruments. Refer to the ISS on-line help for detailed
instructions on the use of this program.
5.1.5 Using SmartTalk
SmartTalk is an easy to use, MS Windows 95™ based program that allows the user to
program the instrument, view data, log data to the computer’s hard drive, and export data
for use in other programs such as MS Excel™.
Refer to the SmartTalk manual for detailed instructions on the use of this program.
5.1.6 Using a Terminal Emulation Program
Terminal emulation programs (such as HyperTerminal, ProComm or Commo) can be
used to communicate with the Micro SVP Sensor. The terminal emulation programs can
communicate with RS-232 equipped Micro SVP Sensors or with the Smart Network
Controller to communicate with RS-485 Micro SVP Sensors.
Connect the Micro SVP Sensor to a serial port on the computer (refer to section 4.2).
Launch the terminal emulation program and select the communications port to which the
