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- Page 1 PlusX User Manual Version 1.78 13 April 2017...
- Page 2 Revision History Revision Date Description Author Version 1.4 26 February 2013 Added Turbidity•Xchange™, Configurations Table, Overview Drawings Dustin Olender Version 1.5 11 June 2013 Format revision and updates Jehan Zouak Version 1.6 26 August 2013 Minor edits Jehan Zouak Version 1.7 16 July 2014 Added Ordering Codes Jehan Zouak...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................1 General Description of the Instrument ......................2 Where Do I Start? ............................3 Shipping & Receiving ............................4 Receiving an Instrument ..........................4 Returning an Instrument to the Factory ...................... 4 Using the Instrument ............................ -
Page 4: General Description Of The Instrument
Supported communication protocols for Plus•X are RS-232 or RS-485. The instrument can be powered both internally and externally. Like all AML logging instruments, Plus•X can be equipped with a Data•Xchange to add wireless capabilities and enhance data transfer rates. -
Page 5: Where Do I Start
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Where Do I Start? AML Oceanographic X•Series instruments ship with several manuals on the USB stick: • An instrument manual (this Plus•X manual) providing an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument;... -
Page 6: Shipping & Receiving
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Shipping & Receiving Receiving an Instrument When receiving an instrument, perform the following steps to ensure the instrument will be ready for deployment when required: • Inspect the shipping container, looking for signs of damage. Damage to the shipping container could indicate damage to the instrument inside. -
Page 7: Using The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for Xchange™ sensors and the entire instrument. Deployments should never exceed the lower of these two pressure ratings. For example, a 500m instrument equipped with a 6000 dBar (0-6000m) P•Xchange™ sensor is limited to deployments of 500m depth or less. - Page 8 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Secondary Port Secondary Port Upper Lower T•Xchange™ T•Xchange™ P•Xchange™ P•Xchange™ Turbidity•Xchange™ Plus•X endcap with one primary and four secondary ports (abbreviated as P1S4). Blanking plugs shown installed. Plus•X endcaps are available with different combinations of ports to allow for a wide variety of sensor combinations.
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Page 9: Supported Sensor Configurations
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Supported Sensor Configurations P2S2 Endcap Port Type Primary (P2) Secondary (S2) Port Level Elevated ↑↑ Upper ↑ Upper ↑ Lower ↓ Turbidity Turbidity P1S4 Endcap Port Type Primary (P1) Secondary (S4) Port Level Elevated ↑↑... -
Page 10: Led Indicator
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX LED Indicator The LED indicator is located next to the data/power connector on the instrument’s top endcap. • The LED indicator will be on whenever the data/power cable is plugged into the instrument. • The LED indicator will turn on when the red shorting plug is inserted into the instrument. -
Page 11: Configuring Sampling Parameters Using Seacast
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast SeaCast is free software provided for use with AML Oceanographic instruments. It can be used to set up an instrument for profiling or monitoring data, as well as downloading, graphing, and exporting the collected data. -
Page 12: Logging A Profile
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Once the atmospheric pressure compensation is applied, it will be applied to all pressure sensor data until it is turned off or recalculated. The setting is written to memory, so it remains set when the instrument is powered down. -
Page 13: Monitoring Real Time Data
Voltage drop due to cable resistance increases with cable length. The voltage drop on a standard AML cable, with a standard Plus•X, is about 2 volts per 100m of cable while sampling and 0 volts per 100m when in low power mode. - Page 14 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX test .raw 5598 02/24/10 14:41:55.00 data .txt 3987 02/24/10 14:45:08.00 960 MBytes free 7 MBytes Used 2 File(s) listed >dump data.txt [cast header] InstrumentSN=08221 Date=02/24/10 Time=14:45:10.55 PressureOffset=0.09 UsePressureOffset=yes Slot1Sensor1=SV-C.Xchange SV.X SN 131197 01/22/10 Slot2Sensor1=P-T.Xchange P.X SN 145721 08/21/09 T.X SN 400048 11/17/09 [Data] 02/24/10 14:45:10.66 1474.313 0000.015 17.447 008.18 00.034 0998.724...
- Page 15 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX 02/24/10 14:45:30.44 1474.326 0000.027 17.451 008.20 00.032 0998.722 02/24/10 14:45:30.94 1474.320 0000.027 17.451 008.20 00.027 0998.718 02/24/10 14:45:31.44 1474.305 0000.023 17.454 008.20 00.006 0998.701 02/24/10 14:45:31.94 1474.312 0000.030 17.451 008.20 00.020 0998.713 02/24/10 14:45:32.44 1474.311 0000.034 17.453 008.20 00.014 0998.708 02/24/10 14:45:32.94 1474.312 0000.030 17.450 008.20 00.021 0998.714...
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Page 16: Configuring The Instrument For Data On Power Up
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Configuring the Instrument for Data on Power Up Perform the following steps: • Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal. Ensure the serial port has been selected in the program. If the instrument has been set to a specific baud rate with the SET DETECT command, the terminal emulation program must be configured for that baud rate. -
Page 17: Maintaining The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument. The following steps are recommended: • If the instrument is very dirty or oily, allow it to soak in warm, soapy water before cleaning with a rag or soft brush. -
Page 18: Replacing Alkaline Batteries
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Replacing Alkaline Batteries: The Plus•X pressure case must be opened to replace the batteries: • Rinse Plus•X with fresh water and dry it. • Lay the instrument on its side and unscrew the retaining ring. - Page 19 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX • Undo the Velcro straps, and remove the old batteries. • Install the new batteries. NOTE: Be sure to match the + positive terminal of the battery with the red dot. • Tighten the Velcro straps around the new batteries.
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Page 20: Charging Ni-Cad Batteries
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX • Ensure that the O-ring and O-ring surface are free from dirt and debris. • Slide the battery pack into the pressure case. • Install the retaining ring. Charging Ni-Cad Batteries: Refer to the wiring diagram in the appendix, and perform the following steps: •... -
Page 21: Communications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Communications PC Settings Plus•X will communicate with both RS-232 and RS-485 serial connections. The computer to which the instrument is connected must be set up as follows: • 8 bits • 1 stop bit •... -
Page 22: Default Example Outputs
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX The default data channel outputs with all calculated parameters turned on are: SV,P,T sensors Date Time Sound velocity Pressure Temperature Battery Density Salinity mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss.ss dbar volts kg/m C,P,T sensors Date Time Conductivity Pressure... - Page 23 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX BatteryACoefficient=+3.500000E-01 BatteryBCoefficient=+2.500000E-02 ShutDownVoltage=6.5 WarningVoltage=7.2 PressureOffset=0.00 UsePressureOffset=no SoundVelocityThreshold=1375.00 DelimterMode=Space SensorDetectionMode=Once Traceability=yes SkipPowerOff=no [Slot 1] SensorName=SV-C.Xchange SV.X SN 131197 01/22/10 BoardSN=65535 [Slot 2] SensorName=P-T.Xchange P.X SN 145721 08/21/09 T.X SN 400048 11/17/09 BoardSN=65535 > test .raw 5598 02/24/10 14:41:55.00...
- Page 24 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX [Data] 02/24/10 14:45:21.92 1474.309 -0000.019 17.598 008.20 00.000 0998.671 02/24/10 14:45:21.95 1474.308 0000.019 17.451 008.20 00.017 0998.711 02/24/10 14:45:22.44 1474.301 0000.023 17.453 008.20 00.005 0998.701 02/24/10 14:45:22.94 1474.297 0000.011 17.453 008.20 00.003 0998.699 02/24/10 14:45:23.44 1474.294...
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Page 25: Support
Is the data/power cable connected to the instrument and computer? o Are there any cuts in the cable? o If using a cable other than an AML cable, it should be configured as a null modem cable. o If using multiple cable lengths, the extensions should not be configured as null modem cables. - Page 26 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX ▪ If the indicator does not light up, the instrument is not operating correctly. Continue with the remaining troubleshooting items. • Allow at least two sample periods for the instrument to detect that it is immersed.
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Page 27: Contact Aml Oceanographic
Customer Portal My AML Oceanographic is AML's online data centre. This secure area within our website is designed to offer one easy location for interested individuals and organizations - distributors, customers, prospects, and other members of our community - to manage their interactions with AML. My AML... -
Page 28: Appendices
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Appendices Commands When using SeaCast, the full command set is not usually necessary. However, text commands are available. Below is a listing of commonly used commands. Note that some commands are only available on instruments equipped with the appropriate Xchange™... -
Page 29: Output Format Commands
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Output Format Commands Command Description Requires DISPLAY SCAN Displays current scan options. SET SCAN NOBAT Turns the battery channel off. SET SCAN BAT Turns the battery channel on. C•X, T•X, and P•X, SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off. -
Page 30: General Commands
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX the logging mode. A time interval of 0 will deactivate the command. Setting is viewable using DISPLAY STARTUP. Puts unit into logging mode from real-time mode. It will remain in logging mode until power is turned off. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Technical Specifications Sensors Primary Xchange™ Sensors Response Type Range Accuracy Precision Resolution Time 25 ms at 1 m/s Conductivity•Xchange™ 0 to 2 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 0.003 mS/cm 0.001 mS/cm flow rate 25 ms at 1 m/s Conductivity•Xchange™... - Page 32 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Calculated Parameters Accuracy Type Required Sensors Equation Range Salinity C•X, T•X, P•X TEOS10 ±0.010 psu 0 to 42 psu Salinity (from SV) SV•X, T•X, P•X AML ‘07 ±0.035 ppt 0 to 42 ppt Density C•X, T•X, P•X...
- Page 33 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX o 8.0 volts: Auto shutdown Pressure Case • Hard anodized aluminum • Environmental Limits o Storage: -40°C to 60°C o Usage: -20°C to 45°C Housing Depth Weight Weight Status Type Diameter Length Rating (in water)
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Page 34: Ordering Codes
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Ordering Codes Instruments PDC-PLX-P1S2-50 Plus• X, 5000 dBar, 6061-T6 pressure housing PDC-PLX-P1S2-60 Plus• X, 6000 dBar, 7075-T6 pressure housing PDC-PLX-P2S2-50 Plus• X, 5000 dBar, 6061-T6 pressure housing PDC-PLX-P2S2-60 Plus• X, 6000 dBar, 7075-T6 pressure housing... - Page 35 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Accessories DTX-MC8M-WG-10 Data•Xchange, wireless & GPS device CSE-0024 Plus•X shackle extender for Data•Xchange MBR-PLX-STD Mounting Clamps for Plus•X and Metrec•X instruments. 1 Pair (2 clamps) DFR-PLX-2PT Instrument suspension bar, 2-point type A-P. DFR-PLX-4PT Instrument protection frame, 4-point, type C-P.
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Page 36: Regulatory Information
CE standards. Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of two years from the date of delivery. AML will repair or replace, at its option and at no charge, components which are found to be defective. -
Page 37: Technical Overview Drawings
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s PlusX Technical Overview Drawings... - Page 38 P Xchange T Xchange TU Xchange DO Xchange TITLE PLUS, X-SERIES MECHANICAL OUTLINE SYSTEM AML PART NO. PLUS PDC-PLX-P1S4/P2S2-50/60 2071 MALAVIEW AVE. W., SIDNEY, B.C. CANADA V8L 5X6 DATE SLDRW NO. PH:(250) 656 0771 FAX: (250) 655 3655 01 MAR 2013 MC7-GA-03640-A www.AMLoceanographic.com...
- Page 39 9 Pin "D" Connector Noise Suppression Ferrite TITLE PLUS, X-SERIES COMMS AND POWER INTERFACE SYSTEM AML PART NO. PLUS PDC-PLX-P1S4/P2S2-50/60 2071 MALAVIEW AVE. W., SIDNEY, B.C. CANADA V8L 5X6 DATE SLDRW NO. PH:(250) 656 0771 FAX: (250) 655 3655 01 MAR 2013 MC7-GA-03640-A www.AMLoceanographic.com...
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