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SWiFT & SWiFT plus Operating Manual
Document ID
MANUAL-68251662-9
Date:
April 2021
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 copied, reprinted or reproduced in any material form, either wholly or in
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not be disclosed to any other person whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Company.
© 2021 Valeport Ltd
Valeport Ltd
St Peter's Quay
Totnes TQ9 5EW
United Kingdom
As part of our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to alter, without prior notice,
all specifications, designs, prices and conditions of supply for all our equipment
Phone:
+44 1803 869292
email:
sales@valeportwater.co.uk
Web:
www.valeportwater.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Date: April 2021 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging Status ......................13 5.1.2 Charging from a Laptop USB Port ................14 5.1.3 Battery Life Expectancy ....................14 Shipping Your SWiFT with Lithium Ion Batteries ............14 5.2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Certification .................. 15 Operation........................16 Software ........................... 16 6.1.1...
  • Page 3 11.1 SWiFT and SWiFT plus ....................43 11.1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ..................43 11.1.2 UK Declaration of Conformity ..................44 11.2 SWiFT Bluetooth Module - Qualifications and Approvals ..........46 11.2.1 European Union Regulatory Compliance ..............46 11.2.2 Safety Compliance ..................... 46 11.2.3...
  • Page 4 The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. In the event that your SWiFT should be required to be disposed of Valeport is WEEE Compliant For disposal instructions please contact Valeport.

  • Page 5: Swift Profilers - Introduction

    Important Information 1 SWiFT Profilers - Introduction The SWiFT profiler is available in two main forms – SVP and CTD. The SVP is fitted with sound velocity, temperature and pressure sensors, the CTD is fitted with conductivity, temperature and pressure sensors. Configuration and data download is via dedicated Valeport Ocean software - PC or mobile device and can be integrated into 3 party software if required.

  • Page 6: Swiftplus - Profiler With Optical Sensor

    SWiFTplus – Profiler with Optical Sensor 2 SWiFTplus – Profiler with Optical Sensor Extending the SWiFT SVP's functionality still further the SWiFT SVPplus offers all the operational capability of SWiFT with the addition of an optical sensor. Key Features Applications •...

  • Page 7: Sensors

    3 Sensors Sound Velocity Measurement Utilising Valeport's latest sound velocity sensor, each measurement is made using a single pulse of sound travelling over a precisely known distance, so is independent of the inherent calculation errors present in CTD calculated data. Valeport's unique digital signal processing technique virtually eliminates signal noise, and gives almost instantaneous response;...

  • Page 8: Optical Sensors

    Sensors Optical Sensors An optical sensor must be kept clean to operate correctly. Ensure that the SWiFT plus is powered down before cleaning the sensor. Use warm soapy water with a soft bristled brush to remove any light fouling. For heavy fouling use a solvent (e.g Isopropyl alcohol) and a soft bristled brush.
  • Page 9 (MDL) and extends to the upper limit of the instrument (dependent on fluorophore properties, optical filters, LED power, sample volume and optical path length). The optical devices manufactured by Valeport have digital outputs only; at higher concentrations, unlike analogue devices which generally flat-line at full-scale deflection (e.g. FSD 5V) the fluorometer will continue to output a signal which increases with concentration (i.e.
  • Page 10 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. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 6...

  • Page 11: Turbidity

    0.03 NTU 3.5.2.1 Safety Statement The Turbidity sensor is classified EXEMPT under the standard 62471. As a Valeport Turbidity sensor is classified as EXEMPT a hazard label in not required. Never look directly into the optical aperture Calculated Parameters 3.6.1 SWiFT SVP 3.6.1.1 Calculated Conductivity...

  • Page 12: Swift Ctd

    Sensors 3.6.1.3 Calculated Density From directly measured sound velocity, temperature and pressure, SWiFT calculates Salinity using a proprietary Valeport algorithm developed from extensive laboratory and fieldwork. This salinity value is then used to compute Density using standard EOS80 formulas. Type:...

  • Page 13: Operational Battery Life

    Important Information Operational Battery Life It can be assumed that a SWiFT SVP and SWiFT CTD use a similar amount of energy during operation. For the SWiFTplus calculations a worst-case scenario is used – Chlorophyll a. These calculations are an indication only and actual performance will depend on a number of factors not modelled in this calculation.

  • Page 14: Physical Characteristics

    2.0kg (in air) / 0.9kg (in water) 3.0kg (in air) /1.8kg (in water) with optional deployment weight Dimensions - SWiFT SVP Please refer to Valeport for more detailed dimensions if required. Dimensions - SWiFT SVPplus © 2021 – Valeport Ltd...

  • Page 15: Dimensions - Swift Ctd

    Important Information Dimensions - SWiFT CTD Please refer to Valeport for more detailed dimensions if required. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 11...

  • Page 16: Rechargeable Battery

    SWiFT plus is being used. Environmental factors have to be considered as well as the age of the battery, the time the SWiFT is switched on as well as the time in the water all have to be taken into consideration.

  • Page 17: Charging

    The suspension spar contains a vent hole in case of pressure build up in the housing. This venting hole must be kept clean and clear. If the SWiFT is used in a manner not specified by Valeport the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.

  • Page 18: Charging From A Laptop Usb Port

    USB sockets (usually marked yellow) that often are capable of higher output currents. The SWiFT’s electronics is able to detect the higher current available resulting in faster charging cycles. The SWiFT also maintains the maximum charge voltage at a reduced level, resulting in longer battery life.

  • Page 19: Lithium Ion Battery Certification

    Important Information 5.2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Certification As certified above the SWiFT’s rechargeable, Lithium Ion battery is not subject to any shipping restriction © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 15...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation 6 Operation SWiFT is switched on and off by a quarter turn of the ring surrounding the deployment spar end cap. The turn can be in either direction The SWiFT has an optional deployment cage that can be used to attach additional weight or afford additional protection if required.

  • Page 21: Interfacing A Swift

    CDM v2.12.00 WHQL Certified utility. Please note that when the USB cable is plugged into the SWiFT the GPS module is disabled and the status light is switched off.
  • Page 22 The SWiFT will not communicate with native Windows 10 Bluetooth or any other type of Bluetooth module other than the one supplied If the supplied PC Module is lost or damaged, it can only be replaced – contact Valeport for further details.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    The module scans every 10 seconds so may take up to 10 seconds to connect after the SWiFT is switched on or comes into range. The LED on the module gives an indication of operational status.

  • Page 24: Battery Status

    Connected Flashing Low Power Mode enabled (pre September 2019) Operational Modes Use Valeport Ocean Software to configure the SWiFT and control the data download process. See the separate Ocean Software Operating Manual. 6.6.1 Smart Profile Mode A Smart Profile is the normal form of operation. An observation for each sensor – Sound Speed\Conductivity, Temperature, Pressure will be recorded at each Depth Increment as defined in the settings dialogue.
  • Page 25 GPS and all LEDs are disabled at ~2m depth to conserve power. If no GPS fix is acquired before the SWiFT is deployed, the profile data will still be recorded but with a position of 999,999.
  • Page 26 6.6.1.3 Auto Mode SWiFT can be operated in an Auto Mode where on recovery Valeport Ocean will reconnect to the SWiFT and automatically download the last file recorded then return the SWiFT to a standby mode ready to be redeployed.
  • Page 27 Select the file types and their location: Select which file format(s) you would like the automatically down loaded file to be exported in and their destination. Winch Control: SWiFT can be operated in an autonomous mode with a winch – set up as required. Please contact Valeport for further information Once the required settings are programmed click .

  • Page 28: Continuous Mode

    GPS fix before starting data collection? Once the unit is placed into run mode, either by turning the SWiFT on, or sending a run command: the following criteria must be met before logging will start: •...

  • Page 29: Optical Sensor Test- Swift Plus

    Important Information Optical Sensor Test- SWiFT plus In order to confirm the correct operation of the optical sensor in the SWiFT plus it is possible to conduct an in-air test. • Open Valeport Ocean (Connect), ensure that the SWiFT is switched on and connect to it using the supplied interface cable.

  • Page 30: Tare

    There are 4 instances when the flag will be set to 0 (zero) and, therefore, the SWiFT will not be in a correct state to be deployed, it will not record data. Ocean will attempt to recover the situation using a specific reset command.

  • Page 31: Status Message

    The SWiFT continuously broadcasts a status message over Bluetooth when on the surface. It allows for the status of the SWiFT to be determined without interrupting its operation. The message is broadcast every 10 seconds and is in the form of a proprietary NMEA type message.

  • Page 32: Data File Translation

    Operation 6.12 Data File Translation Once downloaded from the SWiFT, profiles can be exported from Ocean to the following Industry Standard formats. The following profile formats are available in the iOS and Android App: Valeport File (default) .vp2 format .csv format CARIS .svp format...
  • Page 33 Important Information Example: $PVCT2 – all SWiFT CTDs $PVCT2,20200728,141318,0000.725,mS/cm,10.228,dBar,0.019,DegC,0.236,ug/l,,,4.08,V,352*04 Where: $PVCT2 Name Units Format 20200728 Date YYYYMMDD 141318 Time hhmmss 0000.000 Conductivity mS/cm xxxx.xxx mS/cm Units mS/cm 10.228 Pressure dBar x.xxx dBar Units dBar 23.870 Temperature Degrees C x.xxx DegC...

  • Page 34: Power Saving Modes

    As a factory default this is set to 120 mins. This value can be changed with a configuration code or disabled, see below. If the SWiFT has automatically turned it off, all the status lights will be off and the switch ring will need to be rotated two quarter turns to wake it up.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth Sleep Mode In Valeport Ocean

    The following message is displayed if the SWiFT is successfully placed into Sleep Mode: In this mode all sensors are disabled and the SWiFT will appear to be off. If in range, the LED on the PC Bluetooth Module will show as connected (solid blue).

  • Page 36: Bluetooth Sleep Mode Detail - Manual Operation (Post September 2019)

    7.2.2 Low Power Mode Detail - Pre September 2019 If you have an older SWiFT – pre-September 2019 and require to operate in a low power mode, please contact Valeport to discuss upgrading your instrument. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd...

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    Care should be taken when removing and replacing the deployment spar to gain access to the charging and data port. The O rings included in the locking mechanism are an integral part of the system to keep the SWiFT watertight and should be kept in good condition and checked for correct seating before reassembly.

  • Page 38: Upgrading Your Swift

    Valeport SWiFT - Firmware Upgrade This procedure describes the upgrade process for the firmware of a SWiFT. This upgrade is required to operate with the new Valeport Connect PC and Connect iOS applications. It is compatible with all SWiFT CTD profilers.

  • Page 39: Step 2 - Update The Firmware

    1. Unplug any devices interfaced to any serial ports on the PC 2. Install SWiFT Bootloader (vpSWiFTBootLoaderSetup.exe) 3. Interface the SWiFT to the PC with the provided USB lead 4. Ensure the SWiFT is powered on If you are operating a laptop on battery power, ensure you have sufficient power to complete the...
  • Page 40 Check carefully you are programming the correct device with the correct firmware: Once you are satisfied everything is correct, click Program now The status of the firmware update will be displayed. The LED’s on the SWiFT will flash and may go off completely at times. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd...
  • Page 41 After updating your firmware, it is very important that you insure a valid GPS fix is received by the unit before it is deployed. The system must have valid clock and date settings in order to open logging files correctly If the firmware update fails, contact Valeport for support: e mail: support@valeport.co.uk Tel: +44(0)1803 869292 (UK office hours only) ©...

  • Page 42: Bluetooth Adapter - Re-Program And Pair

    • Select the instrument type: SWiFT: SWiFT SVP & CTD and SWiFT SVPplus & CTDplus Rapid: original Rapid, pre 2018 Rapid Logger (Bluetooth LE Mode): ProLogger Module (rapidPro SVT, CTD and CTDplus) - Factory Default.
  • Page 43 Select your Instrument from the list and Click Pair 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. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 39...

  • Page 44: Ordering And Part Numbers

    10 Ordering and Part Numbers 10.1 SWiFT SVP DESCRIPTION Part No. Basic Instruments SWiFT SVP Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 500m (from September 2019) Fitted with • 35mm Carbon composite time of flight SV sensor • Pressure sensor - 0.01% FS •...

  • Page 45: Swift Ctd

    Important Information 10.2 SWiFT CTD DESCRIPTION Part No. Basic Instruments SWiFT CTD Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 500m Fitted with • Inductive Conductivity sensor • 50 bar Pressure sensor - 0.01% FS • Thermistor Temperature Sensor • Bluetooth connectivity and GPS module •...

  • Page 46: Declarations Of Conformity

    Declarations of Conformity 11 Declarations of Conformity 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.

  • Page 47: Swift And Swift Plus

    Important Information 11.1 SWiFT and SWiFT plus 11.1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 43...

  • Page 48: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declarations of Conformity 11.1.2 UK Declaration of Conformity © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 44...
  • Page 49 Important Information © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 45...

  • Page 50: Swift Bluetooth Module - Qualifications And Approvals

    Declarations of Conformity 11.2 SWiFT Bluetooth Module - Qualifications and Approvals SWiFT Profilers (from September 2019) have u-blox type NINA B112 stand-alone Bluetooth® module fitted as standard. It complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/E.

  • Page 51: Fcc Statement

    The label must be affixed on an exterior surface of the end product such that it will be visible upon inspection in compliance with the modular approval guidelines developed by the FCC. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 47...

  • Page 52: Fcc And Ic Ids

    4.0.0 or later Table: NINA-B1 Bluetooth QD IDs There is a u-blox type AG OBS421 Bluetooth module fitted in the USB communications device supplied with the SWiFT. Please see section Bluetooth Module for details © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 48...

  • Page 53: Japan Radio Equipment Compliance

    The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. 11.2.10 KCC South Korea Compliance © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 49...

  • Page 54: Anatel Brazil Compliance

    The minimum width and height of the ICASA logo shall be 3 mm. The approval labels must be purchased by the customer’s local representative directly from the approval authority ICASA. A sample of a NINA-B1 ICASA label is included below: 2016/2760 APPROVED © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 50...

  • Page 55: Antennas

    The NINA-B1 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. © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 51...

  • Page 56: Pc Bluetooth Module

    PC Bluetooth Module 11.3.1 EU Declaration of Conformity SWiFT CTD Profilers have u-blox type AG OBS421 stand-alone dual-mode Bluetooth® module fitted as standard. There is the same type of Bluetooth module fitted in the USB communications device supplied with the SWiFT.

  • Page 57: World Usb Charger - 2.4A

    Important Information World USB Charger – 2.4A 11.4 As supplied with the SWiFT Instrument © 2021 – Valeport Ltd Page | 53...

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