OBS-3A Turbidity and Temperature Monitoring System
You will be asked whether or not you want to log data to a file on your
computer.
After setting the parameters, you can also press the
Save Configuration To
File
button to save the configuration to be used at a later time.
You can press the
Load Configuration From File
button to load a
configuration that has previously been saved. The configuration can then be
edited and/or started in the OBS-3A.
After setting the parameters, press the
Start Cyclic Survey
button to begin
logging data. Go to the
Connection
tab and press
Disconnect
to disconnect
from the OBS-3A. Unplug the test cable. Install dummy plug and locking
sleeve. The instrument is then ready for deployment.
•
Sensor Measurements
Select the check boxes next to the sensor measurements you wish to make.
For Depth, OBS (NTU), and OBS (mg/L), use the drop-down boxes next
to
Statistics
to select the desired statistics for the measurement.
•
Units of Measure
Select the units for depth (Meters or Feet).
•
Water Density
Specify the water temperature and salinity. The specified temperature and
salinity only affect the depth calculation. They do not influence
temperature or salinity measurements.
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