
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro SV & P Sensor
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APPENDIX ‘C’: “ Micro SVP Quick Reference Guide ”
CAUTION: Do not exceed the maximum pressure rating for this instrument.
Connections: Externally Powered Instrument
Connect the Micro SVP Sensor to the computer by plugging the communications cable
between the Micro SVP and the RS-232 port of the computer.
If the Micro SVP Sensor does not have a battery pack, connect the data cable wires to a DC
power source (8 to 16 volts, 12 volts nominal). The red wire should be connected to the
positive side of the supply and the black wire to the negative side of the supply.
If Using ISS:
Launch ISS. Configure the program for the correct port and apply the following settings: 8
bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Select the desired baud rate.
Select the desired sampling rate and logging rate.
Select the monitor button in the toolbar. ISS will then start displaying and storing data.
If Using SmartTalk:
Launch SmartTalk. Configure the program for the correct port and apply the following
settings: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Select the desired baud rate.
Select the desired sampling rate and logging rate.
Select the connect command. Smart talk will then start displaying data.
To log data select the capture command. SmartTalk will display a capture window. Provide a
file name for the data and select OK. Logging will then commence. To stop logging deselect
the capture command.
If Using a Terminal Emulation Program:
Examples include Hyperterminal, ProComm and Commo.
Launch a communications program. Configure the program for the correct port and apply the
following settings: 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. Select the desired baud rate.
Press <
enter
>. The instrument will respond with an identification header.
To see one scan of data type <
s
> followed by <
enter
>. The instrument will respond with one
scan of data in engineering units. Pressure is given in dbar, sound velocity is given in m/s
and temperature is given in ºC.
To monitor the data continuously type <
m
> followed by <
enter
>. The instrument will
respond with a continuous stream of data with each scan on a new line. Pressure is given in
dbar and the sound velocity is given in m/s.