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Surveyor 4a File Types (with Memory)
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Logging and Data Transfer

2.

Select Manual or Time-Trig. If Manual is selected, the Surveyor 4a logging software will create 
a files manually to store scans of data. If Time-Trig is selected, a files will automatically start 
and stop acquiring data as specified by the user. 

3.

Use the cursor keys and the Select key to enter the file name. Press the Done key when 
finished entering the file name. 

4.

If Time-Trig is selected, 

a.

Enter the file starting date and press DONE. 

b.

Enter the Starting time and press DONE. 

c.

Enter the Stop date and press DONE. 

d.

Enter the Stop time and press DONE. If you enter an incorrect date or time, a "Start must 
be before Stop!" or "Invalid or incomplete text" message will appear. Press any key and go 
back to check the time and date and enter the acceptable value. 

e.

Enter the time (in hours, minutes, and seconds) for the interval between each parameter 
reading. The interval must be 30 seconds or more. If an interval below 30 seconds is 
entered, the "Entry is outside acceptable limits!" will be displayed at the bottom of the 
screen. Press any key and enter an acceptable interval. Press the DONE key when 
complete.

f.

Enter the multiprobe warm-up time. The warm-up time is the time it takes the multiprobe 
sensors to be ready to record accurate data. Warm-up time will vary according to the 
sensors being used and the field conditions. The value must be 30 seconds or more. 
When complete, press the DONE key. 

5.

A screen of parameters appears with the default selection that the matches the Surveyor 4a 
tabular display. Parameters can be added and removed. When the new display is configured, 
press DONE, and the message file "Files Created!" will briefly appear on the screen. Press 
any key to return to the Files>Create window. Note that the additions or removals from the 
parameter menu do not affect the tabular display. 

If the Surveyor 4a files directory has reached full capacity (24 files and 1 for AutoLog), a "Directory 
is FULL!" screen will appear. Press any key. 

4.3.3 Creating a Capture File

If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Series 3 Sonde and Terminal interface mode is being used, file 
creation has an additional submenu item, called Capture. This option captures ASCII data from a 
Series 3 Sonde, much like PC terminal emulators. Capture is available in NoConn and PC modes, 
however, data can only be sent to the capture file in Terminal mode. 

1.

In Terminal mode, select Files. 

2.

Select Create and press Select. 

3.

Select Capture and press Select. 

4.

Enter the file name of the capture file. Press DONE when complete. 

4.3.4 Checking the File Status

1.

From the Files>Surveyor 4a menu, highlight Status and press Select. A screen appears that 
provides information about the number of files present in the Surveyor 4a directory, the 

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Страница 1: ...003070HY Surveyor 4a USER MANUAL Hach Company 2004 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A eac dp 12 04 Edition 2...

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Страница 3: ...Value 13 Section 3 Sonde Setup 15 3 1 Selecting Parameters 15 3 2 Turning the Circulator On Off 15 3 4 Assigning the SDI 12 Address 15 3 5 Setting the SDI Delay 16 3 6 Assigning a Site ID 16 3 7 Assi...

Страница 4: ...ry 25 5 3 Battery Replacement 26 5 3 1 Internal Battery Replacement 26 5 3 2 Lithium Battery Replacement 27 5 4 Calibration 28 Section 6 Troubleshooting 29 6 1 Power Cables and Connections 29 6 2 Inte...

Страница 5: ...y options Item Number Name Description 1 Screen The high resolution liquid crystal screen displays real time reading graphs or submenus 2 Function Keys Takes the action indicated on one of the four re...

Страница 6: ...to the interface mode selected from the internal setup menu The history line also displays the path selected when moving through the menu and submenu structure 1 Real time Parameters 3 Function Key Op...

Страница 7: ...word Allows Access To Level 0 Not Required Surveyor 4a security level at power up Power On Off Backlight On Off Surveyor4 Installed Options Display Real time Tabular Data Screen Real time Graph Data S...

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Страница 9: ...e connections to the Surveyor 4a 6 Power the Surveyor 4a on The history line will reflect the interface mode For all modes except Terminal the Surveyor 4a will try each baud rate available starting wi...

Страница 10: ...Setting the Tabular Display Mode The Tabular display mode is the default mode when the instrument is powered on The data is displayed in lines or columns depending on the size of the characters and th...

Страница 11: ...yor 4a shuts down power it back up using the OFF ON key 1 From the Main Screen select SETUP CAL SETUP 2 Highlight Timeout Shutdown using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 A Timeout Shutdown screen is...

Страница 12: ...ect SETUP CAL SETUP 1 Highlight Timeout Backlight using the cursor keys and press SELECT 2 The Timeout Backlight screen will be displayed 3 Choose the shutdown interval in seconds 1 255 using the curs...

Страница 13: ...Factory Options using the cursor keys and press SELECT 3 Enter the Level 3 password and press DONE 4 Highlight Barometer GPS and press Select 5 Enter which options to install 0 None 1 BP only 2 GPS on...

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Страница 15: ...e parameters included on the Sonde 3 2 Turning the Circulator On Off Note When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder this option allows the stirrer to be turned on of off 1 Highlight Circltr ON Off and pres...

Страница 16: ...y 3 Press DONE when complete 3 7 Assigning the MODBUS Address 1 Highlight MODBUS Address and press SELECT 2 Enter the new Modbus address 1 247 using the cursor keys and then the SELECT key 3 Press DON...

Страница 17: ...Press the DONE key and then the GOBACK key three times 4 Press the Store key One scan has been saved to the Surveyor 4a memory 5 If a Clipboard is full messages is displayed refer to 4 2 2 Reviewing...

Страница 18: ...does not have the capacity to receive files Call Technical Support to inquire about upgrades to the Surveyor 4a Note If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a multiprobe with logging you can also go yo So...

Страница 19: ...ipe delete or autolog and press SELECT Note In PC mode Transmit to transfer files from the Surveyor 4a to a PC is added to the menu In terminal mode Download to transfer files from the Series 3 multip...

Страница 20: ...ecord accurate data Warm up time will vary according to the sensors being used and the field conditions The value must be 30 seconds or more When complete press the DONE key 5 A screen of parameters a...

Страница 21: ...2 Choose the file to review and press the Select key 3 Select how to review the contents of the file either from top Beginning or from a specific date and time a If Beginning is selected the informati...

Страница 22: ...ed to the Surveyor 4a before using the AutoLog feature 4 3 9 Transmitting a File for the Surveyor 4a to a Computer This transmission configuration involves connecting the Surveyor 4a to the computer w...

Страница 23: ...or open a capture file Then press any key c A transfer process screen will appear on the Surveyor 4a screen to show the file transfer is taking place d After the transfer is complete a Deactive print...

Страница 24: ...s a parameter was selected both C and F will be included in the file If SpCond mS cm was selected SpCond S cm Res and TDS are included the file If Depth was selected both Depth Meters and Depth Feet w...

Страница 25: ...r to the other end of the charger cable For the 220 power adapter connect the country s corresponding power cord to the IEC 320 connector 2 Turn the Surveyor 4a on 3 A low external power supply screen...

Страница 26: ...screws completely out 4 Lift and remove the back panel from the bottom of the Surveyor 4a 5 Remove the old batteries from the compartment 6 Insert the new battery aligning the notches on the battery...

Страница 27: ...so the front panel faces the work surface 2 Unscrew the four retaining screws securing the top cover of the back panel with a Phillips screwdriver 3 Slowly pull the cover and flip it back on the botto...

Страница 28: ...ometer The Surveyor 4a can calibrate a multiprobe just like with a computer Proper maintenance of all sensors should proceed calibration Refer to the Sonde user guide for detailed sensor maintenance p...

Страница 29: ...lled Check the battery polarity and voltage 6 2 Internal Components To avoid damage to the internal components when opening the Surveyor 4a make sure that the instrument is clean and dray and that all...

Страница 30: ...w the Surveyor 4a is connected NoConn Series4Sonde Series3Sonde Charger PC or Terminal Depending on the operation to perform choose one of the connection types Check cables and connections Check baud...

Страница 31: ...h parameters have been removed from the tabular display Add more parameters to the tabular display Invalid or incomplete text Date Time or Files Too few characters entered or invalid entry Use the BAC...

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