Manual revision 017
Appendix V: Manual Revision History
SBE 33
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Appendix V: Manual Revision History
Manual
Version
Date
Description
001
02/02
Create separate manual for SBE 33 (had been combined with SBE 32 manual). SBE 33 manual
provides detailed information on how to use SBE 33.SBE 32 manual now explains how to
assemble and use Carousel, and provides brief description of each interface method.
002
05/02
SBE 33 added to Seaterm’s list of instruments; update Seaterm description.
003
11/02
Correct power specification from 50/400 to 50/60 Hz.
Update use of NMEA simulation software to Windows version (NMEATest).
004
08/03
Update to 9 pin computer connectors throughout.
Update Surface PAR with new Biospherical product number
Update Surface PAR wiring.
Add SBE 50 to use of 32 with AFM in general description of Carousel.
Add note that 2
nd
RS-232 line required (Carousel data) to computer for Seasave to receive bottle
fire confirmation from Carousel and create .ros file, even if not firing bottles through Seasave.
Update .con file screen capture with new screen capture for current version of Seasave.
005
03/04
Correct dip switch factory set in SBE 33 (CTD to carousel communications) to 4800 baud.
Update for Seaterm changes
006
03/06
NMEA firmware 2.3: allows selection of data bits and parity on PCB dip switch.
Add detailed dimensional information and weight.
Add more information on accessing and setting dip switches.
Correct information about bottle confirm bit in modulo word – only true for 911plus, not for 33.
007
03/07
Add information that can use 33 with SBE 55 ECO Water Sampler.
Add information that can use 49 with 32 (with serial interface) & 33 – no NMEA or Surface PAR.
Incorporate Seasave V7 – update all descriptions of how to set up & use Seasave, update 19plus
.con file screen capture to show ‘scan time added’ field
008
04/08
Update SBE 55 schematic (frame change & ECM connectors at bottom).
Update for use with 19plus V2.
Update Seasave water sampler tab dialog box (remote firing now available); also mention ability
to do mixed mode auto fire and to do auto fire on downcast.
Update .con dialog box for 19plus to show
NMEA depth data added
selection.
Update real-time data acquisition dialog box, showing selection for resetting to state 1 (echo only,
no NMEA data) when cast complete.
009
02/09
Update .con file screen capture for Seasave/Data Proc 7.18.
Add note that NMEA can go directly to computer.
Add note to turn off CTD magnetic switch before stopping data acquisition, so putting deck unit
back into state 1 is successful.
Delete references to SCPlusV2 terminal program, replaced with SeatermV2.
Add information about software compatibility with Vista.
Add information on 25 with 33 deck unit – if have NMEA + Surface PAR + > 4 voltages, deck
unit cannot keep up. Set 25 to output real-time at 4 Hz or less (instead of 8 Hz maximum rate).
010
03/10
Electronics redesign: 1 PCB, NMEA is standard. Dip switches are gone, replaced by commands.
Serial Data and Carousel Data connectors now 9-pin; changed cables that ship with deck unit.
Changes required for CE certification.
New photo and drawing of back panel.
Update software name.
Add information about .xmlcon file.
Seasave 7.19:
- Allows acquisition of NMEA depth data for all profiling CTDs.
- Allows acquisition of NMEA data for SBE 49.
Add information about unsupported modem message from Carousel.
Add information that must be in Mode 1 (characters to/from CTD pass thru 33) if trying to send
command to CTD thru 33.
Update SBE address.
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