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Model 106 Current Meter
Document Ref:
0106804 b
Date:
May 2019
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© 2019 Valeport Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Date: May 2019 This confidential 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. This document must not be...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.1.1. Self-Recording Mode ................................ 4 1.1.2. Direct Reading Mode ................................ 4 1.1.3. Configuration and Data Download ..........................4 2. System Description ............................. 5 2.1. Instrument - Model 106 ............................5 2.1.1. Dimensions ................................... 6 2.2. Surface units ................................7 3. Installation ..............................8 3.1. - Page 3 6. Calibration ..............................20 Appendix 1 Figures ............................21 Figure 1: Model 106 Interconnections ........................ 21 Figure 2: Model 106 Sensor Layout ........................22 Appendix 2 Cable Wiring Schemes ......................23 106 Fish SubConn Connector ..........................23 Y Lead ....................................23 8008 Comms &...
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Page 4: Introduction
PC over long cable lengths, a separate Digital Current Loop Adapter will be required. Power to the Model 106 may be taken from their internal battery, from the 8008 CDU (if used) or from a surface battery or power supply. -
Page 5: System Description
The Model 106 is fitted with a data acquisition micro-controller, operating at 12-bit resolution. The temperature and depth sensors operate on a basic 16 Hz sampling rate and the samples are sequential. -
Page 6: Dimensions
System Description 2.1.1. Dimensions Page | 6 @ 2019 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 7: Surface Units
2.2. Surface units If operating the Model 106 via PC, it is possible to achieve direct RS232 communications over short cable lengths (up to about 50m). If longer cable lengths are being used, it will be necessary to use a Digital Current Loop Adapter (DCL). -
Page 8: Installation
The instrument is provided with a suspension assembly for users to attach to a suspension or mooring line. If the Valeport polyurethane covered multi-core cable is being used, then this has a maximum working load of 100kgf, and if a sinker weight is being used, it is important that this load is not exceeded. -
Page 9: Electrical Connections
See also Appendix 2 for cable wiring details. The SubConn connector version of the Model 106 no longer incorporates a seawater switch mechanism. For self-recording deployments a 10 way SubConn switch cap must be fitted or the unit will not operate. -
Page 10: Digital Current Loop
The serial data format as transmitted from the 106 depends on the parameters fitted. The serial data string below shows the data string for a 106 with all parameters fitted. If temperature and pressure are not fitted, only speed and direction are available. The data string is fixed width and padded with zeros as required - there is no delimiter. -
Page 11: Operation Using 8008 Cdu
The 8008 CDU is designed to allow real time display of data from an underwater unit, and to enable the setting of parameters for a Model 106. It is possible to connect the 8008 to a printer for a permanent record of the data, and it has an optional logging facility of its own. - Page 12 Run. To move between files, use the NEXT and LAST keys. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu. LOGGING ON/OFF As stated previously, this key toggles between logging on and off, for the CDU only. Page | 12 @ 2019 – Valeport Ltd...
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Page 13: Points To Note About Cdu Logging
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual Function Description MEMORY FREE Displays the total unused memory space in bytes, and the number of files currently stored. Press EXIT to return to previous menu. ERASE MEMORY Clears CDU memory. This will not affect the fish memory. -
Page 14: Data Replay
The printer output string provided by the 8008 CDU is formatted to drive an Epson FX-850 or compatible. The serial data string format varies with the options fitted to the 106. The 106 data strings are shown below. The parameters, which are not fitted, are simply removed from the transmitted string. -
Page 15: 106 Printer String
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual 4.5.1. 106 Printer String <ff>VALEPORT LTD.<cr><lf> DATE: DD/MM/YYYY <cr><lf> SAMPLE PERIOD=Xs <cr><lf> Rec no.<t>TIME<t><t>SPEED<t>DIR<t>PRESS<t>TEMP<t><cr><lf> <t><t><t>M/S<t>Deg<t>dbar<t>DegC<t><cr><lf> nnnnn<t>hh:mm:ss<t>f.fff<t>ddd.d<t>sppp.ppp<t>stt.ttt<t><cr><lf> nnnnn<t>hh:mm:ss<t>f.fff<t>ddd.d<t>sppp.ppp<t>stt.ttt<t><cr><lf> nnnnn<t>hh:mm:ss<t>f.fff<t>ddd.d<t>sppp.ppp<t>stt.ttt<t><cr><lf> etc for 57 Records Where <ff> Form feed <cr> Carriage return <lf>... -
Page 16: Storage Capacity
(524288 - 17)/8 = 65533 Records If the 8008 CDU is fitted with the logging option this is 128K memory. The maximum number of records that may be stored depends on the configuration of the 106 and can be worked out from the following table. -
Page 17: Maintenance
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual 5. Maintenance 5.1. Battery Replacement The single D cell battery (alkaline or Lithium) is housed within the instrument at the front end. The procedure to replace the battery is as follows: 1. -
Page 18: Impeller
Should problems be encountered with the instrument, then Valeport Limited should be contacted immediately. Valeport will then be pleased to advise on the correct course of action. Tel: +44(0)1803 869292 E-Mail: sales@valeport.co.uk... -
Page 19: O-Ring Sizes
It is recommended that the instrument be returned to Valeport Limited for replacement of this battery, however if urgent renewal is required then the replacement procedure is as follows: The battery is housed within the battery/internal connection part of the housing. -
Page 20: Calibration
The impellers are group calibrated at HR Wallingford, allowing impellers to be changed at any time without the need for recalibration. Refer to Section 5.3 for details of how to do this. The following is the seventh order polynomial used for the group calibration of the 106 impeller current meter: ... -
Page 21: Appendix 1 Figures
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual Appendix 1 Figures Figure 1: Model 106 Interconnections @ 2019 – Valeport Ltd Page | 21... - Page 22 Appendix 1 Figures Figure 2: Model 106 Sensor Layout Page | 22 @ 2019 – Valeport Ltd...
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Page 23: Appendix 2 Cable Wiring Schemes
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual Appendix 2 Cable Wiring Schemes Wiring colours are correct at the time the manual was printed. However, it is advised that continuity checks are performed prior to all terminations. 106 Fish SubConn Connector... -
Page 24: 8008 Comms & Power Lead (Subconn To Milspec)
End 2 -10 Way Milspec Function Connector Connector MCOM10M+ OMBA Boot+ LMH 06F 1210PN DLSA Locking Sleeve RS422 TXA RS422 TXB RS422 RXA RS422 RXB RS232 TX RS232 RX RS232 GND 10 (Link to Pin1) Page | 24 @ 2019 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 25: Digital Current Loop / 8008 Surface Unit Connectors
0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual Digital Current Loop / 8008 Surface Unit Connectors DC Input Connector Type Wire 3 Way Plug 0833 MNO +V in 0V in RS232 Connector Type Wire RS232 Out 4 Way Skt... -
Page 26: Appendix 3 Operation With Datalog X2
Appendix 3 Operation with DataLog x2 Appendix 3 Operation with DataLog x2 The 106 is supplied with DataLog x2 software for setup and data offload and display with a number of alphanumeric and graphical options. Please see separate manual – 04008373a – DataLog x2 and Terminal x2 Operating Manual Problems have arisen when the setup wizard is used and no changes are made, the ‘Finish’... - Page 27 0106804 b - Model 106 Current Meter - Operating Manual Once the configuration is completed, the instrument will be in a paused (‘interrupted’) state and, therefore, will require prompting from the user to set it running. This can be achieve in one...
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