Minos SVP
User Manual
Version 1.2
06 August 2009
Страница 1: ...Minos SVP User Manual Version 1 2 06 August 2009...
Страница 2: ...ted Instrument 5 Instrument Time Memory Log File Settings 6 Configuring Sampling Parameters with HyperTerminal 6 Logging a Profile 7 Monitoring Real Time Data 7 Post Deployment Procedures 8 Viewing yo...
Страница 3: ...ment manual ie Minos SVP which provides an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument A software manual ie SeaCast which provides instructions on how to use the software to configure the instr...
Страница 4: ...eposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Check tightness of connection of any swappable sensors see the Xchange manuals for more details on requi...
Страница 5: ...g order o Verify the calibration is valid for the duration of the deployment If not send the instrument or Xchange sensors to a service center for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the connectors with...
Страница 6: ...e SeaCast cycle through all the baud rates to try to detect the instrument baud rate The Status field shows the status of the communications with the instrument The green light indicates that communic...
Страница 7: ...april dat Please note this is the log file in the instrument not the export file for SeaCast The Update Date Time check box will synchronize the instrument clock to the computer s clock Configuring S...
Страница 8: ...Keep the instrument at this depth for 2 minutes prior to beginning the cast This allows the sensors time to wet and the pressure case to shed heat Send the instrument down to the desired depth and re...
Страница 9: ...ocedures When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed in fresh water Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air prior to disconnecting the plugs or cab...
Страница 10: ...at a rate of 2 per month so extended storage durations can require recharging to protect the battery from fully depleting Charging the Lithium Ion Batteries Ensure the instrument is dry Plug the data...
Страница 11: ...arge connector into the battery Ensure the correct polarity The latch on the connector will engage o Plug the charger into the charge connector o Plug the charger into a 120 or 240 volt AC outlet and...
Страница 12: ...x driver o Grasp the shackle bar and slowly wiggle the end cap out of the instrument until it reaches the soft stop Do not twist or attempt to unscrew the endcap this will twist the internal cable har...
Страница 13: ...Velcro strap Tuck the battery connector into the endcap o Re insert the endcap into the instrument Do not twist the endcap more than turn each way Excessive twisting of the endcap will damage the int...
Страница 14: ...y will be approximately 8 3 volts a low battery will be less than 7 1 volts o Check the tightness of swappable sensors o Check for nicks and cuts on the cable After each use o Clean and rinse the inst...
Страница 15: ...ts Output formats can be modified by the user If the modifications required are not supported by the common command list in the next section please contact the factory and we will support your require...
Страница 16: ...132 04 30 08 12 39 27 62 1475 294 0000 58 17 709 008 00 0998 779 00 132 Display options output Instrument Type Minos SVP EmulationMode disabled SN 3497 Firmware V3 15 SampleUnits second SampleInterva...
Страница 17: ...9 04 26 08 15 23 47 00 log1 raw 1950 04 30 08 12 41 46 00 957 MBytes free 11 MBytes Used 3 File s listed Dump Log file 04 30 08 12 41 46 76 1475 450 0001 07 17 759 008 00 0998 782 00 118 04 30 08 12 4...
Страница 18: ...38 400 baud Are the communication settings in the instrument correct o Was the instrument specifically set to one baud rate last time If so the user must use that baud rate to resume communications o...
Страница 19: ...Instrument generates noisy data Is the connector damaged If connected to external power is there noise on the power supply Switching power supplies are common sources of noise Nearby EMI sources such...
Страница 20: ...and other related instrument documentation view instrument details and diagnostic reports It also allows AML Oceanographic customers to gather technical documentation troubleshooting guides etc RMA re...
Страница 21: ...INITY Turns the calculated salinity channel off removing it from the instrument output scans Current salinity display status is viewable using DIS SCAN SET SCAN SALINITY Turns the calculated salinity...
Страница 22: ...f SV specified by n increment value in m s resolution of 1 decimal place DISPLAY SOUND INCREMENT Displays the logging increment for sound velocity in m s LOG Puts unit into logging mode from real time...
Страница 23: ...Range Accuracy Precision Resolution Response Time Standard Temp Compensated Strain Gauge 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 4000 5000 6000 dbars 0 05 FS 0 01 FS 0 01 FS 10 ms Optional P Xchange 50 100 200 500 1...
Страница 24: ...38 400 Power Current 128 mA when sampling 60 A when in low power mode Pressure Case Environmental Limits Storage 20 C to 60 C Usage 20 C to 45 C Internal Power Supply Status Type Capacity Voltage Sta...
Страница 25: ...increments in 0 1 m s steps Configurations Single scan vs continuous output on command autonomous on power up Accessories Comes Complete With 2m Data Power Pigtail Battery Charger Sensor Protection C...
Страница 26: ...s the only warranty given by AML Oceanographic No warranties implied by law including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall apply In n...
Страница 27: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic Minos SVP 26 Wiring Diagram...
Страница 28: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic Minos SVP 27 Mechanical Drawing...
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