User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Micro SVT Sensor
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7
MAINTENANCE
7.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The Micro SVT Sensor has been designed to minimize user maintenance. To keep the
instrument in top condition the following maintenance is required:
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After each deployment, the Micro SVT Sensor case should be washed thoroughly with
distilled or fresh water.
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Dry all electrical connections and replace the dummy connector prior to storage.
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The electrical connector should be lightly sprayed with 3M silicon spray, or equivalent,
periodically depending on use.
7.2
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
Note: For custom battery configurations please refer to Appendix C
Figure 7-2 Battery compartment
Note: The end cap contains o-rings. Take care to avoid scratching or getting dirt on
the o-ring surfaces.
Wipe dry the battery pack if it is wet to avoid dripping water into the battery pack. Remove
the cables or shorting plug from the bulkhead connectors on the battery pack end cap.
Do not
remove the stainless steel circlip on the battery pack. Unscrew the acetal retaining
ring. This removes the battery assembly from the pressure case. Unscrew the battery cap
from the brass housing. The spent batteries can be removed by tipping the assembly and
allowing the batteries to slide out of the brass housing.
The replacement batteries should be three, good quality, C size, lithium , 3.6 volt batteries.
Saft, LSH 14, C cell, 3.6 volt, lithium batteries are recommended.
