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Introduction
The Diver-MOD is a Modbus interface for Divers and can be used to connect Divers to a RS485
network using the Modbus/RTU protocol. The Diver-MOD features a barometric sensor, which can be
used to convert the Diver pressure in to a water level.
The Diver-MOD is shown in Figure 1. The Diver-MOD casing has an M12 connector (left) and a cable
gland (right) and an air vent with a Gore-Tex® membrane. The M12 connector on the left is
connected to a Diver communication cable (part no. AS2xxx) that on its turn is connected to a Diver
(DI5xx, DI6xx, DI7xx, DI8xx, DI27x).
Figure 1
top view of the Diver-MOD (part no AS339).
The cable gland on the right side of the casing is used to connect the Diver-MOD to the Modbus
interface through a 4-conductor cable. This cable is used for power supply and data transfer.
The air vent ensures that the pressure inside the casing is equal to the outside air pressure. The
built-in barometric pressure sensor allows to convert Diver pressure data into water level data.
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Features
The Diver-MOD™ features:
Real-time Diver pressure, temperature and conductivity* data.
Real-time barometric pressure and temperature data.
Reading the Diver memory.
Programming of the Diver sample interval, setting the Diver clock, etc.
Starting/stopping of the Diver.
(* CTD-Diver DI27x only)
The Diver-MOD contains a barometric sensor, but has no built-in datalogger to store the barometric
data. Compensated pressure is not available as this can be done by the back-end software.
This manual outlines all the features and operating principles of the Diver-MOD. The next chapter
gives an overview of the supported equipment, installation procedures and configuration.