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User Manual for 

AML Oceanographic’s

 Plus

 

27 

 

Output Format Commands

 

Command 

Description 

Requires 

DISPLAY SCAN 

Displays current scan options. 

 

SET SCAN NOBAT 

Turns the battery channel off. 

 

SET SCAN BAT 

Turns the battery channel on. 

 

SET SCAN NODENSITY  Turns the calculated density channel off. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

CT

•X

, and P

•X

, or 

SV

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 

SET SCAN DENSITY 

Turns the calculated density channel on. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

CT

•X

, and P

•X

, or 

SV

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 

SET SCAN NOSALINITY  Turns the calculated salinity channel off. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

CT

•X

, and P

•X

, or 

SV

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 

SET SCAN SALINITY 

Turns the calculated salinity channel on. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

CT

•X

, and P

•X

, or 

SV

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 

SET SCAN NOSV 

Turns the calculated salinity channel off, removing it from 

the instrument output scans. Current salinity display status 
is viewable using DISPLAY SCAN. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 or 

CT

•X

 and P

•X

 

SET SCAN SV 

Turns the calculated sound velocity channel on, allowing it 

to be present in instrument output scans. Current salinity 
display status is viewable using DISPLAY SCAN. This is 
only available when C,P and T sensors are attached. 

C

•X

, T

•X

, and P

•X

 or 

CT

•X

 and P

•X

 

SET SCAN TIME 

Enables displaying time in data scan. 

 

SET SCAN NOTIME 

Disables time from being displayed in data scan. 

 

SET SCAN DATE 

Enables displaying date in data scan. 

 

SET SCAN NODATE 

Disables date from being displayed in data scan. 

 

DISPLAY STARTUP 

Displays the power up output settings. 

 

SET STARTUP 
PROMPT 

Sets the instrument to wait for user commands on power up.   

SET STARTUP SCAN 

Sets the instrument to output one scan on power up and 

then wait for a user command. 

 

SET STARTUP 
MONITOR 

Sets the instrument to start monitoring data on power up. 

 

SET STARTUP 

NOHEADER 

Disables the instrument identification header output on 

power up. 

 

SET STARTUP 
HEADER 

Enables the instrument identification header output on 
power up. 

 

Logging Commands

 

Command 

Description 

Requires 

SET SCAN LOGGING 

Enables simultaneous logging & real-time output. If real-time 

logging in air is desired, set instrument conductivity 
threshold and sound velocity and pressure increments to 
zero. 

 

SET SCAN 

NOLOGGING 

Disables simultaneous real-time logging. 

 

SET TIMEOUT nn 

nn is time in minutes from 0 to 30. Enters logging mode after 
the specified time interval has passed in which the 

instrument has been idle. Power the unit off, then on, to exit 

 

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Страница 1: ...Plus X User Manual Version 1 78 13 April 2017...

Страница 2: ...tin Olender Version 1 72 18 Mar 2015 Updated manual for SeaCast 4 Andrew Beak Taylor Version 1 73 30 April 2015 Data Xchange and formatting edits Jehan Zouak Version 1 74 22 June 2015 Updated technica...

Страница 3: ...Profile 10 Monitoring Real Time Data 11 Post Deployment Procedures 11 Viewing your Data 11 Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up 14 Disabling Data on Power Up 14 Maintaining the Instrument...

Страница 4: ...are when the instrument is connected Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data Only XchangeTM sensors are sent for calibration leaving the instrument working in...

Страница 5: ...instrument data Xchange sensor manuals C Xchange CT Xchange SV Xchange P Xchange T Xchange and Turbidity Xchange providing overviews on how to install and maintain each of the Xchange sensors If you...

Страница 6: ...or gouges o Check the connector sockets for corrosion dirt and salt deposits o Check the pressure case for dents and scrapes o Check the sensors for cracks or bends Ensure all the Xchange sensors are...

Страница 7: ...tions or send the Xchange sensors to a service centre for recalibration o Lightly lubricate the underwater connectors with 3M silicone spray or equivalent Before leaving the jetty o If applicable veri...

Страница 8: ...our instrument in a number of different ways See the tables below for two endcap styles and popular sensor combinations Note that not all supported sensor combinations are shown It is possible for exa...

Страница 9: ...Elevated Upper Upper Lower 1 C SV T P 2 C SV P T 3 C SV T Turbidity 4 C SV P Turbidity 5 CT SV T P P1S4 Endcap Port Type Primary P1 Secondary S4 Port Level Elevated Upper Upper Lower Lower 1 C T P Tu...

Страница 10: ...nutes to conserve power o The instrument will not start logging until it is immersed in water and it takes its first sample at the programmed sampling rate LED is a constant red This indicates the ins...

Страница 11: ...NTINUOUS SET SAMPLE RATE 5 s SET P INC 1 SET SOUND INC 2 The above table provides example commands only many additional sampling regimes can be established using available commands Please consult the...

Страница 12: ...NOT submerged use the ZERO command to zero the barometric pressure offset P Xchange only Insert the red shorting plug to power the instrument Insertion of the shorting plug tells the instrument to be...

Страница 13: ...g the cast This allows the sensors time to wet and the pressure case to shed heat Begin monitoring data using SeaCast or HyperTerminal Send the instrument down to the desired depth and return it to th...

Страница 14: ...9 0000 000 0000 015 17 622 008 20 00 000 0000 000 02 24 10 14 45 17 69 0000 000 0000 015 17 618 008 20 00 000 0000 000 cast header InstrumentSN 08221 Date 02 24 10 Time 14 45 21 85 PressureOffset 0 09...

Страница 15: ...20 00 014 0998 708 02 24 10 14 45 32 94 1474 312 0000 030 17 450 008 20 00 021 0998 714 02 24 10 14 45 33 44 0000 000 0000 011 17 459 008 20 00 000 0000 000 02 24 10 14 45 33 94 0000 000 0000 019 17...

Страница 16: ...he instrument to turn the instrument on Disabling Data on Power Up Perform the following steps Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Ensure the serial port has been selected in the p...

Страница 17: ...thly o Apply a layer of Molykote 44 medium silicone grease to the female half of the connection as shown and fully insert the plug Wipe away any excess that squeezes out This will lubricate both male...

Страница 18: ...ned to replace the batteries Rinse Plus X with fresh water and dry it Lay the instrument on its side and unscrew the retaining ring Dry off any water that might have been underneath the retaining ring...

Страница 19: ...ographic s Plus X 17 Undo the Velcro straps and remove the old batteries Install the new batteries NOTE Be sure to match the positive terminal of the battery with the red dot Tighten the Velcro straps...

Страница 20: ...mpartment prior to charging the batteries o Unscrew the retaining ring on the shackle end cap o Grasp the shackle bar and wiggle the endcap off the pressure case opening the case by at least 3 cm Plug...

Страница 21: ...ons are not supported by the commonly used command list in the next section please contact the factory for support with custom output formats Formatting can be changed in the following ways The number...

Страница 22: ...installed scan 02 24 10 14 59 20 90 1474 372 0000 098 17 470 008 15 00 018 0998 708 monitor 02 24 10 14 59 25 10 1474 374 0000 102 17 472 008 18 00 014 0998 705 02 24 10 14 59 25 60 1474 354 0000 106...

Страница 23: ...11 19 1474 332 0000 027 17 451 008 20 00 037 0998 726 02 24 10 14 45 11 69 1474 326 0000 027 17 451 008 20 00 032 0998 722 02 24 10 14 45 12 19 1474 319 0000 027 17 457 008 20 00 011 0998 705 02 24 10...

Страница 24: ...08 20 00 004 0998 700 02 24 10 14 45 28 44 1474 312 0000 023 17 453 008 20 00 015 0998 708 02 24 10 14 45 28 94 1474 319 0000 030 17 453 008 20 00 019 0998 712 02 24 10 14 45 29 44 1474 336 0000 027 1...

Страница 25: ...f so use that baud rate to resume communications o Was the instrument set to only RS 232 or only RS 485 last time If so resume communications in the required protocol o Was the instrument set to RX OF...

Страница 26: ...ere bubbles on the SV Xchange sensor or in the CT Xchange or C Xchange sensor Are the SV Xchange CT Xchange and C Xchange sensors clean Is the T Xchange sensor damaged Is there something nearby affect...

Страница 27: ...rs prospects and other members of our community to manage their interactions with AML My AML Oceanographic will allow you to View and manage your assets instruments and sensors Consult instrument diag...

Страница 28: ...e set by b Setting a 0 forces the instrument to a fixed baud rate determined by b b 1 600 baud 4 4800 baud 7 38400 baud 2 1200 baud 5 9600 baud 8 57600 baud 3 2400 baud 6 19200 baud 9 115200 baud Samp...

Страница 29: ...en C P and T sensors are attached C X T X and P X or CT X and P X SET SCAN TIME Enables displaying time in data scan SET SCAN NOTIME Disables time from being displayed in data scan SET SCAN DATE Enabl...

Страница 30: ...s directly with a sensor board via the logger board where n value from 1 3 that identifies the slot number of the board to be communicated with See DETECT command CTRL C Press CTRL key and C key at sa...

Страница 31: ...0 90 0 01 mS cm 90 100 0 05 mS cm 0 003 mS cm 0 001 mS cm 25 ms at 1 m s flow Temp 5 to 60 C 5 45 0 005 C 45 60 0 05 C 0 003 C 0 001 C 100 ms Secondary Xchange Sensors Type Range Accuracy Precision Re...

Страница 32: ...nal 9 D cell Ni Cad batteries Capacity 4 4 Ahrs Voltage 1 2 Volts cell Current Draw o 250 mA when sampling o 50 mA in standby mode o 60 A when in low power mode Battery Voltage Limits o 14 volts Full...

Страница 33: ...om 25 per second to 1 per 24 hours o Pressure Specific pressure increments in 0 01 dbar steps o Sound Velocity Specific sound velocity increments in 0 1 m s steps Configurations o Single scan or conti...

Страница 34: ...ge XCH CT RA090 n545 CT Xchange Right Angle Oceanographic 0 90mS cm 5 to 45 C Range XCH TMP n232 T Xchange 2 to 32 C Range XCH TMP n545 T Xchange 5 to 45 C Range XCH TMP 065 T Xchange 0 to 65 C Range...

Страница 35: ...Xchange MBR PLX STD Mounting Clamps for Plus X and Metrec X instruments 1 Pair 2 clamps DFR PLX 2PT Instrument suspension bar 2 point type A P DFR PLX 4PT Instrument protection frame 4 point type C P...

Страница 36: ...l purchaser of the instruments The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident or misuse and is void if repairs or modifications are made by any other than authorized person...

Страница 37: ...User Manual for AML Oceanographic s Plus X 35 Technical Overview Drawings...

Страница 38: ...le with two endcap configurations 4 and depth ratings PDC PLX P2S2 50 PDC PLX P1S4 50 PDC PLX P2S2 60 PDC PLX P1S4 60 where PDC MTX P_S_ __ No of Primary Mounts SV Xchange C Xchange No of Secondary Mo...

Страница 39: ...or Pin 3 2 External Power Red White Green 1 Pin 3 2 EXT PWR N C N C 5 Black 4 Blue Screen 5 7 6 8 Brown External Power Gnd 3 2 4 1 8 7 5 6 PMCIL 8 MP Signal Tx or DO Si gnal Rx or DO PWR COMM Ground 9...

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