
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro SVT Sensor
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4.3
POWERING THE MICRO SVT SENSOR
4.3.1 External Power
The Micro SVT Sensor is normally powered externally via the communications cable. Refer
to the wiring diagram in Appendix C. If an AML data cable is used attach the red wire to
the positive side of the power supply and the black wire to ground. The power should be a
DC voltage between 8 and 16 volts, measured at the instrument. The instrument has reverse
voltage protection but the instrument will not function if the power leads are connected with
reverse polarity.
Figure 4.3.1 Micro instrument connected to an external power source
4.3.2 Micro SVT logging option
If the Micro SVT has been purchased with the logging option it will be equipped with
internal memory and an external battery pack. Refer to the wiring diagram in Appendix
C. If the battery pack is used, the instrument is connected to either connector on the battery
pack with an interconnect cable. The remaining connector on the battery pack is then
connected to the data/power cable, which is connected to the computer. For logging data
when not connected to the computer the red shorting plug must be inserted into the battery
pack to turn the power on to the instrument. Power for the Micro SVT sensor is turned off
if the there is no shorting plug or data/power cable plugged in to the battery pack.
Figure 4.3.2 Micro instrument with battery pack and external sensor connected to an external power
supply