Cyclops Submersible Sensor
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Rev. 2.9
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Appendix H: Using the Cyclops Submersible Sensor with the DataBank
Cyclops sensors are analog output devices that produce a 0
– 5 volt signal that is
proportional to the fluorophore being measured. Turner Designs offers the DataBank,
a universal handheld meter, datalogger, and power supply that can be
used to maximize performance of Cyclops sensors with functions such
as:
Auto gaining
User defined calibrations
Large internal memory
Interval logging
The DataBank comes with intuitive GUI software that allows users to
easily calibrate, set up logging, download data, and define parameters
and values necessary to help configure the Cyclops for a specific
application or study. Available options include GPS capability,
external power, travel case, and car charger.
DataBank uses for different sampling protocols:
Multiple Site Measurements
– measure fluorescence at different
locations within your water system or across many systems; GPS enabled units
provide latitude/longitude data per location
Profiling
– purchase extended cables to allow for vertical profiling
Monitoring
– deploy the Cyclops to a fixed location or depth and monitor the signal
over time; set up logging to capture a signal within a specific time frame; download
data while the sensor is deployed and continuously measuring; set up digital data
output via HyperTerminal
For any application or sampling protocol, the DataBank facilitates and maximizes
performance of all Cyclops sensors allowing versatility and flexibility in calibration,
setup, and measurement.
Connecting the Cyclops
to Turner Designs’ DataBank:
Simply connect the bare wires from the Cyclops
’s pigtail to the DataBank board as
shown below and move the switch to select
dV.
Black
Blue
Brown
Red
White
Green
Switch should
be set to =
dV
Bare wires connected
to DataBank board