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rapidPro Operating Manual
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0660907a
Date:
04 October 2019
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Summary of Contents for Valeport rapidPro CTD
- Page 1 04 October 2019 This document was prepared by the staff of Valeport Limited, the Company, and is the property of the Company, which also owns the copyright therein. All rights conferred by the law of the copyright and by virtue of international copyright conventions are reserved to the Company.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. Introduction ............................. 7 2.1. rapidPro SVT ............................ 7 2.1.1 Sensor Specifications ............................ 8 2.1.2 Dimensions ............................ 9 2.2. rapidPro CTD and rapidPro CTDplus ............................ 10 2.2.1 Sensor Specifications ............................ 11 2.2.2 Fluorometers ............................ 12 2.2.3 Linear Observation Range ............................ 14 2.2.4 Quenching... - Page 3 ............................. 32 6. Ordering and Part Numbers ............................. 35 6.1. Ordering and Part Numbers - rapidPro SVT ............................ 35 6.2. Ordering and Part Numbers - rapidPro CTD ............................ 35 6.3. Ordering Part Numbers - ProLogger Module ............................ 36 Page 3...
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Page 4: Eu Declaration Of Conformity - Ce Marking
0660907a - rapidPro Operating Manual 1. EU Declaration of Conformity - CE Marking Page 4 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... - Page 5 EU Declaration of Conformity - CE Marking Page 5 © 2019 Valeport Ltd...
- Page 6 Please note: Any changes or modifications to the product or accessories supplied, that are not authorised by Valeport Ltd, could void the CE compliance of the product and negate your authority to operate it. This product has demonstrated CE compliance under conditions that include the use of shielded cables. It is important that you use shielded cables compliant with the product’s conformance, to protect from potential damage and reduce the...
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Page 7: Introduction
Optionally, the rapidPro SVT is designed to operate with the Teledyne OceanScience rapidCAST underway profiling winch to deliver the highest quality SVT casts. While the vessel is underway profiles up to 450m at 6 knots are expected. Page 7 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 8: Sensor Specifications
0660907a - rapidPro Operating Manual 2.1.1. Sensor Specifications The rapidPro SVT is fitted with Valeport's digital time of flight sound velocity sensor, strain gauge pressure transducer and fast response thermistor temperature sensor. Sound Velocity Range: 1375 - 1900m/s Resolution: 0.001m/s Accuracy: ±0.02m/s... -
Page 9: Dimensions
Introduction 2.1.2. Dimensions Page 9 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 10: Rapidpro Ctd And Rapidpro Ctdplus
CTD rapidPro CTDplus The rapidPro CTD and the rapidPro CTDplus, with an optical sensor, has been developed for the collection of conductivity, temperature and depth during fast drop rates through the water column. Now further developed with an new optimised conductivity sensor shape and removable ProLogger module that combines a rechargeable lithium ion battery, data logger, GPS receiver and Bluetooth comms. -
Page 11: Sensor Specifications
CTDplus: approximately 14 hours continuous operation from a fully charged battery pack Physical Materials: Titanium/PEEK housing Titanium & composite sensor components Depth Rating: 2000m Instrument Size: Ø62mm x Length 605mm Weight: 4.5kg (in air) Page 11 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 12: Fluorometers
2 gain settings, 0-45, 0-9 000 (software controlled) Instrument <0.01 ppb* Detection limit: Actual 0.08 ppb** Detection limit: Linearity: 0.99 R 0.03 to 2 s Response Time: * 3x SD in RO water ** Calibrated against Phycocyanin in water\Phosphate buffer solution Page 12 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... - Page 13 2 gain settings, 0-50, 0-1000 (software controlled) <0.01 ppb* Instrument Detection limit: 0.06 ppb** Actual Detection limit: Linearity: 0.99 R Response Time: 0.03 to 2 s * 3x SD in RO water ** Calibrated against Rhodamine solution Page 13 © 2019 Valeport Ltd...
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Page 14: Linear Observation Range
To perform a quick linearity check, dilute the sample 1:1 with RO water. If the reading decreases by 50%, the sample is in the linear range. If the reading decreases by less than 50% or even increases, the sample is above the linear range. Page 14 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 15: Quenching
Photo-bleaching is dependent on exposure (intensity of light and duration) and wavelength (UV is more damaging than longer wavelengths). Use of more robust fluorophores is recommended to avoid photo-bleaching. * Reverse Osmosis ** De-Ionised Page 15 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 16: Turbidity
2.2.5.1. Safety Statement Valeport's turbidity sensor uses a near Infra Red (NIR) LED operating at 850 nm with a reflector producing a fairly narrow output beam. As the photo-response of the eye is low at 850 nm the blink reflex and iris contraction reflex are not activated. -
Page 17: Dimensions
Introduction 2.2.6. Dimensions rapidPro CTD and rapidPro CTDplus Page 17 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 18: Prologger
Operational status of the ProLogger. Light Status Description Battery Charging Status Flashing Red Charging < 30% capacity Flashing Amber Charging at > 30% capacity < 60% capacity Flashing Green Charging > 60% capacity Solid Green Fully charged Page 18 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 19: Changing\Charging The Prologger
Outside of a rapidPro the ProLogger is not powered. To power the ProLogger outside of the instrument it must be powered with the charging/data cable provided using either the charger provided or a PC USB port. The ProLogger is compatible with both a rapidPro SVT and rapidPro CTD and can be swapped between the two. 2.3.1. Changing\Charging the ProLogger ·... -
Page 20: Prologger Dimensions
Peek cover allowing any gases under pressure to be released safely. The thread must be kept clean and clear. If the rapidPro is used in a manner not specified by Valeport the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired. - Page 21 The Lithium Ion battery within this product, when packed and shipped in its transit box, conforms to UN3481, PI967 section II and its additional requirements. No battery handling labels are required. For further information, please contact Valeport and ask for one of the Dangerous Goods in shipment advisers or visit the IATA website page: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx Page 21 ©...
- Page 22 0660907a - rapidPro Operating Manual 2.3.3.4. Lithium Ion Battery Certification As certified above the rapidPro rechargeable, Lithium Ion battery is not subject to any shipping restriction. Page 22 © 2019 Valeport Ltd...
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Page 23: Communication | Memory | Software
ProLogger module it is paired with is within range and powered. Close integration between the winch and the rapidPro can be achieved using built in functionality of Valeport's Connect software. Please contact Valeport for further information. -
Page 24: Compliance With Rohs Directive
The ODIN-W2 series modules comply with the "Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (RoHS). No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed. Page 24 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 25: European Union Regulatory Compliance - Bluetooth Module
Communication | Memory | Software 3.1.2. European Union Regulatory Compliance - Bluetooth Module Page 25 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 26: Bluetooth Qualification Information
The ODIN-W2 series modules have been qualified according to the Bluetooth 4.0 specification. The ODIN-W2 series module is Bluetooth listed with Declaration ID D028207. For an end product with ODIN-W2 integrated no further qualification is required. Page 26 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 27: Operation
When used in conjunction with Connect software, the rapidPro can be operated in an automatic mode, where the presence of the unit on the surface is recognised, after a profile has been observed and that data file is recovered through Bluetooth. Page 27 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 28: Switching On/Off
Note: On removing the key and initialising the instrument a new pressure observation will be taken and used as the default Atmospheric pressure Tare value, recorded in the header with a time stamp and applied to recorded data. See section 'Pressure Tare' Page 28 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 29: Deployment
#009;10.3 sets Pressure Tare to 10.3 dBar, metres or feet. #010 Instrument responds with current Tare value Note: a manual Tare value will be overwritten if the instrument is powered down and then back up again using the Mag Key. Page 29 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 30: Data Requests And Output Formats
4.5. Data Requests and Output Formats The rapidPro is designed to be used with Valeport’s Connect software. However, the instrument will connect as a serial port and respond to a series of text commands that are detailed below. Note that this list is not comprehensive, but will allow the standard functions of the instrument to be accessed. -
Page 31: Rapid Profile Settings
Each file will use the same information until it is updated. #038 Instrument responds with current site information 4.5.5. Instrument Information #032 Instrument responds with its software version number #034 Instrument responds with its serial number #138 Instrument responds with date of last calibration Page 31 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... -
Page 32: Bluetooth Adapter - Re-Program And Pair
Bluetooth module is in the correct mode and you simply need to pair with your instrument. Next > Click The status LED on the USB Bluetooth module will change colour a number of times while it is being configured Page 32 © 2019 Valeport Ltd... - Page 33 Select your Instrument from the list and Pair Click The LED on the adapter should go blue to indicate a successful pairing operation. If your Instrument has a visible Bluetooth LED it should also have turned blue. Page 33 © 2019 Valeport Ltd...
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Page 35: Ordering And Part Numbers
Note: XX on code denotes pressure transducer range - select from 100 or 200 bar 6.2. Ordering and Part Numbers - rapidPro CTD Part No. Description rapidPro CTD profiler in Titanium/stainless steel housing rated to 2000m. Fitted with: · Pressure Compensated Conductivity Cell · 0.01% FS, Pressure Sensor ·... -
Page 36: Ordering Part Numbers - Prologger Module
0660907a - rapidPro Operating Manual 6.3. Ordering Part Numbers - ProLogger Module Part No. Description ProLogger Module comprising: · Bluetooth Comms · Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 0660EA4 · Logger module for rapidPro CTD, CTDplus and SVT profilers Page 36 © 2019 Valeport Ltd...
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