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Smart SV&T

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Document Version 2.1

Dated: 03 February 2010

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Page 1: User Manual
Smart SV&T User Manual Document Version 2.1 Dated: 03 February 2010...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Table of Contents Table of Contents .................... 1 General Description of the Instrument ............2 Which Manual do I Start With? ..............2 Shipping & Receiving ..................3 Receiving an Instrument ................3 Returning an Instrument to the Factory............
Page 3: General Description Of The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T General Description of the Instrument The AML Oceanographic Smart SV&T is a high speed, high resolution, high accuracy instrument for measuring sound velocity and temperature in water. The Smart SV&T provides real-time sound velocity data in meters per second and temperature data in Celsius when connected to a computer and DC power supply.
Page 4: Shipping & Receiving
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Shipping & Receiving Receiving an Instrument When an instrument is received at a new location it is prudent to perform the following steps to ensure the instrument is capable of performing when required.
Page 5: Returning An Instrument To The Factory
To access the Customer Portal, please navigate to the ‘Support’ button, located on the top right hand side of AML Oceanographic home page, select the ‘Customer Centre’ from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided.
Page 6: Using The Instrument
3. Configuring Sampling Parameters using SeaCast AML Oceanographic’s SeaCast application software greatly simplifies the process of setting up an instrument to collect data. SeaCast does not require instrument configuration files and is able to generate copies of sensor calibration certificates on demand.
Page 7 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T The ‘Port’ field allows the user to select the port to which the instrument is connected. If uncertain about the port the user can check the ports in the Device Manager or Hardware Manager found in the control panel in the Windows operating system. The ‘Refresh’...
Page 8: Configuring The Selected Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Configuring the Selected Instrument After the instrument has been detected by SeaCast, select the Setup tab at the top of the SeaCast window. The box in the upper left of the Setup page controls the sampling of the instrument. The Smart SV&T can be programmed to sample at various sampling rates (ie.
Page 9: Configuring Sampling Parameters With Hyperterminal
The longer the cable the higher the voltage drop on the cable. The voltage drop on a standard AML Oceanographic cable, with a Smart SV&T, is about 1 volt per 100m of cable while sampling, 2 volts per 100m for Xchange enabled instruments.
Page 10: Post-Deployment Procedures
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Post-Deployment Procedures • When the instrument is pulled from the water it should be rinsed in fresh water • Dry the area around the connectors with a clean cloth or compressed air prior to disconnecting the cable •...
Page 11: Configuring The Instrument For Data On Power Up
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps: • Open a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal, and ensure the serial port has been selected in the program. • Connect the instrument to the computer using the data/power cable supplied with the instrument.
Page 12: Maintaining The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument. The following is recommended: • If the instrument is very dirty or oily use warm soapy water and allow the instrument to soak before cleaning with a rag or soft brush.
Page 13: Output Formats
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Output Formats Standard Smart SV&T Power-up header output On power up the Smart SV&T will output a header identifying the instrument, followed by a prompt. Smart Sv&T Version 4.08 SN:8882 AML Oceanographic Ltd.
Page 14 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Display options output (DIS O then Enter) >dis o [Instrument] Type=Smart Sv&T EmulationMode=disabled UseCustomHeader=yes SN=8882 Firmware=V4.08 SampleUnits=continuous SampleInterval=0 PressureInc=0.00 SoundInc=0.00 TestLog=test.raw Date=01/01/00 Time=00:00:00 MemorySize=0.0 MB MemoryUsed=0.0 MB DisplayTime=no DisplayDate=no DisplaySalinity=no DisplayDensity=no DisplaySoundVelocity=no DisplayBattery=no...
Page 15 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T SensorSN2= CalDate2=00/00/00 CalBy2= CalRange2= CalAccuracy2= > Xchange enabled Smart SV&T Power-up header output On power up the Smart SV&T will output a header identifying the instrument, followed by a prompt. Smart.X Version 4.08 SN:8882 AML Oceanographic Ltd.
Page 16 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Display options output (DIS O then Enter) The DISPLAY OPTIONS command provides an easy way to see all the configuration information for the instrument and associated sensors. The Smart SV&T with Xchange display options output format is as follows: >dis opt...
Page 17: Customer Support
• Check the cables o Is the data power cable connected to the instrument and computer? o If using a cable other than an AML Oceanographic cable, it should be configured as a null modem cable o If using multiple cable lengths, the extensions should not be configured as null...
Page 18 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Instrument generates noisy SV data: • Are there bubbles on the SV sensor? • Is the SV sensor clean? • Is there noise on the power supply? Transient noise on the power supply lines should be less than 20 mV in amplitude.
Page 19: Aml Oceanographic Contact Info
To access the Customer Portal, please navigate to the ‘Support’ button, located on the top right hand side of AML Oceanographic home page, select the ‘Customer Centre’ from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided.
Page 20: Appendices
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Appendices Commands Some commands are only available on instruments enabled with Xchange™ sensors. Uses Xchange Command Short form TALK Description only mode Displays a listing of the instrument configuration and DISPLAY OPTIONS DIS OPT...
Page 21: Technical Specifications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Technical Specifications Sensors Time of Flight Sound Velocity Sensors Status Type Path Accuracy Range Precision Resolution Response Length Time Standard Composite 33 mm ±0.05 m/s 1400 to 1600 m/s ±0.03 m/s 0.015 m/s 47 µ...
Page 22 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Mechanical Materials Housing Status Type Depth Rating Diameter Length Weight (in water) Weight (in air) Standard Delrin 500m 45.7mm (1.8”) 313.4 mm (12.34”) 0.02 kg (0.04 lb) 0.37 kg (0.8 lb) Optional Titanium 6,000m 45.7mm (1.8”)
Page 23: Warranty
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of one year from the date of delivery. AML Oceanographic will repair or replace, at its option and at no charge, components which prove to be defective.
Page 24: Wiring Diagram
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Wiring Diagram RS-232 Communications...
Page 25: Rs-485 Communications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T RS-485 Communications...
Page 26: Mechanical Drawings
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s Smart SV&T Mechanical Drawings...
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