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AlgaeTorch
User Manual
Version 2.6 E1, October 2017
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  • Page 1 Nijverheidsstraat 30, 6987 EM Giesbeek, The Netherlands T +31 313 880 200 E info@eijkelkamp.com www.eijkelkamp.com AlgaeTorch User Manual Version 2.6 E1, October 2017 M-186501e...

  • Page 2: What's New

    What’s new What’s new Firmware Firmware V 1.0.3: Integration of AlgaeTorch 100 pressure measurement Firmware V 1.0.4: Integration of cell counts and 2-point calibration Firmware V 1.0.7: Integration of 2-point turbidity calibration Integration of correction factor Firmware V 1.1.0: Integration of interval measurement Firmware V 2.1.0: Integration of GPS Hardware...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What’s new WHAT’S NEW Firmware ........................... 1 Hardware ........................... 1 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cleaning the instrument: ....................7 Supplement to the safety instructions ................7 Storage (longer periods) ....................7 QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN Principles of Operation ....................11 Fluorescence .........................
  • Page 4 What’s new Display unit ........................25 Data Menu / View data ....................25 data -> view ........................25 More: Arrow keys: ESC: Data -> delete ........................ 27 Settings Menu ......................... 27 Overview ........................27 Mode ..........................27 Measuring duration ......................28 Measuring interval ......................
  • Page 5 What’s new Structure of the software ....................41 Menu structure (“Basic functionality”) ................. 42 Menu structure (”Advanced functionality”) ..............43 General considerations for storing and displaying data and parameters in bbe++ .. 44 What is stored in a bbe++ database? ................44 Where is the database stored?..................
  • Page 6 What’s new Tools ..........................81 Settings Enable advanced/basic functionality Connect COM port Device SQL Script Calibration ........................90 The Views ........................91 Table views ........................91 History of Parameters Edit comment Delete data Data Fields Selection Sorting of the list view XY graph views ......................
  • Page 7 What’s new Dimensions ........................113 bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 6...

  • Page 8: General Safety Precautions

    General Safety Precautions General Safety Precautions The bbe AlgaeTorch is an instrument for determination of the concentration of chlorophyll in water. It should only be used for this purpose. Only instructed staff should operate this instrument. Consult appropriate safety manual in case of using hazardous compounds and solutions. Wear gloves, coat and safety goggles.
  • Page 9 General Safety Precautions c. charge the battery completely before you store the device Please note: After this procedure all earlier measuring results in the internal storage of the Torch will be overwritten! We recommend to download your results to a bbe++ database before doing the procedure above. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 8...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Instructions

    Quick start instructions Quick start instructions To use the AlgaeTorch instrument immediately, please refer to the following two pages. If more detailed information is required, please go to chapter ”Use of the AlgaeTorch”. Charge the AlgaeTorch by using the power supply connected to the small cable housing of the USB cable.
  • Page 11 Quick start instructions > 25cm In case of fluorescing matter on the ground, please use the attachment for shallow water. If there is an internal GPS module available and activated, the status of the GPS signal is shown. If the given quality criteria are met, the measurement starts automatically, otherwise, the poor positioning information can be used (takepos) or the GPS information can be skipped.

  • Page 12: Operating Principles And Design

    Operating Principles and Design Operating Principles and Design Principles of Operation LUORESCENCE The AlgaeTorch is a fluorometer made for quick and easy total chlorophyll and cyanobacteria measurements. Due to the fact that algae of the same division contain a similar quantity and quality of photosynthetic pigments, their fluorescence excitation spectrum (with a fixed emission wavelength at 680nm) is significant.
  • Page 13 Operating Principles and Design The bbe++ software contains a feature to export the data to a so-called *.KMZ file to display the data in Google Maps. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 12...

  • Page 14: Design

    Operating Principles and Design Design EASUREMENTS  total chlorophyll  cyanobacteria  pressure sensor (AlgaeTorch 100)  turbidity sensor PERATION  cable-free operation  display on the instrument  datalogger  internal rechargeable batteries  internal display  4 capacitive softkeys ...

  • Page 15: Versions

    Operating Principles and Design Versions M VERSION This version is made for use in shallow water. It is rated down to 10 m. For underwater operation, please ensure that the cap of the connector is closed. It is watertight as rated only in this configuration. M VERSION This version is made for use in shallow water and deeper water down to 100m.

  • Page 16: Use Of The Algaetorch

    Use of the AlgaeTorch Use of the AlgaeTorch Wrist strap or carrying cable/rope On top of the AlgaeTorch there is an eye to mount a wrist strap or carrying cable/rope. USB connecting cable of the AlgaeTorch The AlgaeTorch comes with a connecting cable. This cable has two functions: connecting the Torch to a PC and connecting a power supply to the torch.

  • Page 17: Rs232 / Modbus (Rs232) Connecting Cables Of The Algaetorch (Option)

    Use of the AlgaeTorch There are two versions available. One for the AlgaeTorch 10 equipped with a standard connector and one for the AlgaeTorch 100 equipped with a submersible connector. Submersible connector RS232 / Modbus (RS232) connecting cables of the AlgaeTorch (option) There are two types of RS232 cables available for the AlgaeTorch.

  • Page 18: Power Supply Of The Algaetorch

    Use of the AlgaeTorch Wires with imprint Number Function + 12V Power supply of the AlgaeTorch The AlgaeTorch comes with a power supply to charge the AlgaeTorch and use it continuously. The power supply comes with different country-specific mains plugs. Choose the connector for your country and click in onto the power supply as shown below.

  • Page 19: Charging The Algaetorch With The Power Supply

    Use of the AlgaeTorch Charging the AlgaeTorch with the power supply Connect the small end of the cable to the box of the “connecting cable” of the AlgaeTorch.   Connect the power supply to the mains. The AlgaeTorch will start up and show the charging process by moving bars in the battery symbol. bbe AlgaeTorch 01.06.2008 12:00:00...
  • Page 20 Use of the AlgaeTorch Tip this point with a magnet to start the AlgaeTorch After confirmation, a start-up message with the current time and the status of the internal battery appears: bbe AlgaeTorch 01.06.2008 12:00:00 Menu Press the right key to enter the main menu. Automatic Power-Down If the AlgaeTorch is being used without a power supply, it switches off automatically after 5 minutes without any operation.

  • Page 21: Operation Of The Algaetorch By Capacitive Touch Keys

    Use of the AlgaeTorch Operation of the AlgaeTorch by Capacitive Touch Keys The AlgaeTorch is equipped with 4 capacitive keys with vibration feedback. The keys are located below the display. To actuate a key, just touch the marked area. The actuation is reconfirmed by the AlgaeTorch via a short palpable vibration.

  • Page 22: Structure Of The Internal Software

    Use of the AlgaeTorch Structure of the Internal Software bbe AlgaeTorch 01.06.2014 12:00:00 menu Start Data Power-down Settings Calibration measurement View Mode Offsets Delete Measuring time Ultrafiltrated Measuring interval Distilled ..Auto Power off Fingerprints Clock high Green algae ( / low) Time Cyano (high low)

  • Page 23: Navigation Within The Software

    Use of the AlgaeTorch AVIGATION WITHIN THE OFTWARE The software is structured in menus with different layers. For an overview, please see above. < SETTINGS > <- -> SETTINGS: < Mode > <- -> SETTINGS:MODE < Single > <- -> Functions of the keys: To choose the item shown and enter the submenu ESC:...

  • Page 24: Operating The Bbe Algaetorch

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch Measuring Procedure The AlgaeTorch was calibrated before delivery with the bbe standard algae types. INGLE EASUREMENT  Start the AlgaeTorch.  Use a wrist strap to secure the instrument.  Ensure that the connector is closed with the cap. Go to “Start measurement”.

  • Page 25: Profiling / Continuous Measurement

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch ############### ############### #####  During the measurement the remaining time is displayed: measuring time remaining  The end of the measurement is signalled by a short vibration  The result can be read from the display: Cyano: 10.3µg/l Total: 42.7µg/l more OK...

  • Page 26: Display Unit

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch  The maximum number of readings is 1000.  During a longer period of mooring, biofouling may occur. Please contact bbe for anti-biofouling devices. Display unit The measured concentrations of the AlgaeTorch can be displayed either in µg chl-a/l or in cell counts (cells/l). The cell counts are calculated from the chlorophyll concentration by individual factors for each algae class.

  • Page 27: Arrow Keys

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch Arrow keys: Please use the arrow keys to navigate to the required result. 27.08.2008 15:23:00 more <- -> ESC shows later results: -> 27.08.2008 15:23:01 more <- -> ESC shows later results: -> 27.08.2008 15:23:02 more <- -> ESC The arrow keys also function when the concentration or depth is shown: Cyano: 10.3µg/l Total: 42.7µg/l...

  • Page 28: Data-Delete

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch -> DELETE Deletes all data from the memory of the AlgaeTorch. DATA-DELETE <- -> Deletes all data from the memory. Settings Menu VERVIEW Mode Single, continuous or interval measurements Pressure mode Set air pressure automatically at the begin of the measurement Autostart* Start a measurement automatically after switching on Measuring duration...

  • Page 29: Measuring Duration

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch EASURING DURATION Sets the duration of a single measurement (default = 10s) Measuring dur.: 10 s EASURING INTERVAL Sets the interval between two measurements in interval mode OWER Sets the time after which the AlgaeTorch is automatically turned off, when not operated. It is also possible to disable this function.

  • Page 30: Display -> Contrast

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch -> C ISPLAY ONTRAST Sets the contrast of the display (0-16). The result can be seen directly on the display. Set contrast -> B ISPLAY RIGHTNESS Sets the brightness of the display. The result can be seen directly on the display. The brighter the display, the more power is used by the display.

  • Page 31: Software Version

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch SETTINGS-PROTO: Modbus RTU 9600 <- -> There are 2 possibilities to work with MODBUS RTU via RS232. The difference is the baud rate 19200 or 9600. For details please see the chapter “How to access to an AlgaeTorch/BenthoTorch by ModBus”. SETTINGS-PROTO: "...

  • Page 32: Calibration Solution For The „Ultra Filtrated Water Offset And The Yellow Substances

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch 1. Offset distilled water. This is used as 0 for the turbidity measurement 2. Offset ultrafiltrated water. This is used as 0 for the chlorophyll measurement. The ultrafiltrated water contains no algae, but so called yellow substances. This are other fluorescing substances, that are no algae ...

  • Page 33: Setting The Cell Count Factors

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch ETTING THE CELL COUNT FACTORS The ratio of cell counts and chlorophyll concentration has to be determinated by microscopic investigation for each algae class. The default values given in the AlgaeTorch are based on several investigations from the literature.

  • Page 34: Procedure

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch The results of different calibration test attachments might vary from one attachment to the other. So the test has to be performed with the same attachment all the time. Procedure  Mount the calibration test attachment and the temperature sensor. Take care for the right position of the attachment.

  • Page 35: Turbidity Calibration Procedures

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch Turbidity calibration procedures The AlgaeTorch is equipped with a turbidity measurement. The calibration is done in three steps: 1. Offset calibration in clean water 2. Turbidity calibration with a low concentration of turbidity standard (20-40FTU) 3. Turbidity calibration with a high concentration of turbidity standard (120-170FTU) ALIBRATION OF THE TURBIDITY OFFSET ...

  • Page 36: Show Depth

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch HOW DEPTH Current depth: 2.5 m Shows the measured depth with the current calibration. ET AIR PRESSURE CALIBRATION:PRES <Set air press.> <- -> Air pressure set completed <- -> “Set air pressure” can be used to compensate the current air pressure. This is used to show the depth option (see above).

  • Page 37: Calibrate Voltage

    Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch ALIBRATE VOLTAGE Calibration of the voltage should only be done by the bbe service only. Factory settings To reset the instrument to the factory settings including the factory calibration, please use this menu. Restore factory settings?? Choose to reset the settings to the original values.
  • Page 38 Operating the bbe AlgaeTorch Please restart the PC. After that you will find the USB COM port in the system configuration (in this case COM5): This port is used in the PC software to communicate with the Instrument. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 37...

  • Page 39: Bbe++ Software

    bbe++ Software bbe++ Software The bbe++ software is delivered together with bbe instruments. If a PC is delivered with the instrument or integrated in the instrument, the software is already installed. It provides the following functions:  operation, control and calibration of bbe instruments ...
  • Page 40 bbe++ Software Choose the destination folder and click “N >” Choose a new start menu folder and click “N >” Choose your preferred language and click “N >” bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 39...

  • Page 41: Desktop Icon Of The Bbe++ Software

    bbe++ Software Final success window of the bbe++ installation. Click “F ”. INISH ESKTOP ICON OF THE BBE SOFTWARE The setup installs an icon for the bbe++ software on the desktop (if chosen during installation). SOFTWARE IN THE TART MENU The bbe++ folder in the start menu contains: ...

  • Page 42: Software Update

    bbe++ Software Software Update Updates of the bbe++ software and manuals can be downloaded from the bbe website http://www.bbe- moldaenke.de after registration. Structure of the software The following menus are available in the bbe++ software. Whether a menu is displayed, depends on the access level set.
  • Page 43 bbe++ Software Menu structure (“Basic functionality”) bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 42...
  • Page 44 bbe++ Software Menu structure (”Advanced functionality”) bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 43...
  • Page 45 bbe++ Software General considerations for storing and displaying data and parameters in bbe++ HAT IS STORED IN A BBE DATABASE The measuring results and instrument parameters of different bbe instruments are stored. It is possible to retrieve the corresponding instrument parameters for each single result. In the so-called “Summary View”...
  • Page 46 bbe++ Software HO CAN ACCESS TO THE PARAMETERS OF THE INSTRUMENTS The bbe++ software has 2 access levels – basic functionality and advanced functionality. Depending on the different access levels, more or fewer menu items and parameters are shown. There are different settings for reading or writing access.
  • Page 47 bbe++ Software RAPHIC UND TABLE VIEWS User configurable windows with graphs and tables. ERIAL NUMBER VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY INTERNAL CLOCK Display of the data of the connected instrument: serial number, voltage of the battery and internal clock. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 46...
  • Page 48 The Menus The Menus The File Menu contains all the input/output functions. Creates a new database file for data and parameters. If the new database already exists, the existing database is deleted after confirming the following message: bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 47...
  • Page 49 The Menus The new and empty database is displayed. New data can be entered in the database by importing or by starting a measurement. Open Opens an existing database. If there are already data in the database, the “Summary View” window appears. The type and serial number of the instrument can be chosen as well as the time range.
  • Page 50 The Menus It is possible to select more than one file by pressing the shift key while selecting the file. FluoroProbe only: Afterwards choose how to apply the air pressure and hence the calculation of depth. IR PRESSURE AS GIVEN IN FILE LUORO ROBE AND LGAE...
  • Page 51 The Menus Export (ASCII) This item exports the data as an ASCII file to load them into other programs. To select columns to be exported and the separator that is used, please see the description of the View Editor. The view editor allows the user to define different export formats for each instrument.
  • Page 52 The Menus  the serial number of the instrument for which the data in the data windows are currently shown [FP-18-03]  the number of the window if there is more than one open window The summary view can be used to directly access the data or parameters of one of the listed instruments. To do so, use the right mouse click on the serial number: A selection of different periods and parameters are shown.
  • Page 53 The Menus This menu contains commands to copy data/graphics from bbe++ and add them to the clipboard. Copy The content of the active window will be copied to the clipboard. Depending on the type of the active window, this is either a graph or a table. Tables can be pasted to EXCEL directly.
  • Page 54 The Menus Now the data can be used for all kinds off calculations within Excel. Edit Comment – advanced functionality only To edit the comment of one or more datasets mark the datasets in the table view. A dataset can be marked with a mouse click.
  • Page 55 The Menus Go to Edit  Edit comments or use right click on the marked datasets: Enter the new comment for the selected data: Click OK: Delete Data – advanced functionality only To delete data, mark the datasets as described above. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 54...
  • Page 56 The Menus Go to “E  D ” or use right click on the marked datasets: ELETE DATA Click OK to delete the data. ARAMETERS Item Function Available for Display parameters of datasets stored in the History All instruments database Apply a user-defined selection of parameters Template All but AlgaeTorch and BenthoTorch...
  • Page 57 The Menus Access level “advanced functionality”: Access level “User”: Depending on the parameters and on the access level, the parameters are read only or read and write bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 56...
  • Page 58 The Menus Overview Type of operation Type of Parameter Explanations Name / Date of the parameter set Values Type of parameter set Command buttons YPE OF OPERATION The selection of the type of operation corresponds to the commands in the menu. Depending on the selection, different types of operations can be done.
  • Page 59 The Menus ALUES Shows the current values of the parameters. Depending on the type of operation the value can be edited. YPE OF PARAMETER SET Indicates the type of parameter set: Original: this parameter set has been used originally for a measurement, it cannot be deleted. Adapted: this is a parameter set has been adapted by the user, it can be used to recalculate the datasets.
  • Page 60 The Menus All parameter sets in the database can be displayed. To choose one parameter set, select the date from the drop-down box: Toolbar Displays or hides the toolbar. The toolbar allows quick access to some important instructions: Copy graphic or table to clipboard New database Open the Settings dialog Open database...
  • Page 61 The Menus Status Bar Displays or hides the status bar. Measurement Displays / hides the measurement toolbar. The toolbar “Measurement” is different for each type of instrument. It allows quick access to functions such as starting and stopping the measurement or retrieving the parameters. The measurement toolbar of the FluoroProbe is given here as an example: In case of the AlgaeOnlineAnalyser or AlgaeLabAnalyser a progress bar is integrated Batch (AOA only)
  • Page 62 The Menus  go to the first dataset  one page backwards  one page forwards  go to the last dataset Period The toolbar “Period” contains buttons to scale the time axes to a given value:  1 hour ...
  • Page 63 The Menus Window – Advanced functionality only This menu contains commands to show, arrange and edit different views to display the data. New Table Window Opens a new window and displays the data according to the selected window type. (See below) Please see the list window “Concentration”...
  • Page 64 The Menus The following diagram shows the development of different algae classes measured with the bbe FluoroProbe. New Single Value View Opens a new window and displays the data of one data-set according to the selected window type. The data-set is shown in larger digits to help the user read the display even in bright sunlight. The latest data-set is shown.
  • Page 65 The Menus The “Single Value View” can be adapted to the screen by changing size and/or proportion of the window: Cascade Arranges the windows one behind the other. Tile Horizontally/Vertically Initiates the organization of the screen into mutually non-overlapping frames. Select Data The “Select Data”...
  • Page 66 The Menus Type: shows the types of instruments available in this database. Unit: shows the serial numbers of the type of instruments chosen above available in this database. IME RANGE Selects the time range of data to be selected. It is possible to select a fixed time range such as “last month” or to “date”...
  • Page 67 The Menus 1. Open the view editor: 2. Choose the type of instrument the view is to be used for (in the example “FluoroProbe”). 3. Choose the type of view that is to be generated or edited (in the example “Table view / single value view”).
  • Page 68 The Menus 9. Click “Next”. General Properties The General Properties page allows the user to change the background color of a “Single value” view. 10. Click on the color picker box behind „Background color“ and choose a new color. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 67...
  • Page 69 The Menus The chosen color is now shown in the color picker box Example of a change in background color: Save View bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 68...
  • Page 70 The Menus 11. Enter a name for the view. 12. Click “OK” to confirm. The current data is then shown with the new view. 13. The new view is now available in the Window menu. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 69...
  • Page 71 The Menus ENERATING AND EDITING A GRAPHIC VIEW WINDOW To explain this function, in the following steps a graphic view showing date/time and total chlorophyll concentration is generated as an example. View Selection 1. Open the view editor: 2. Choose the type of instrument the view is to be used for (in the example “FluoroProbe”). 3.
  • Page 72 The Menus 6. Choose the design according to the given examples (in the example Y-Axis) Field Configuration 7. Select the data for the axis chosen and click on “A ”. Only one of the available entries is possible (in the example “Depth”) bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 71...
  • Page 73 The Menus 8. After choosing one entry all other entries vanish. Removing the entry by clicking “R ” brings back EMOVE all available entries. 9. Click on „P “ ROPERTIES Axis Properties - first axis Some properties can be set for each axis. For the first axis, this is the position and the direction. Normally the first axis is on the lower or left side of the graph.
  • Page 74 The Menus 10. Click “OK” to confirm the settings. 11. Click “N ”. 12. Now the data and settings for the other axis can be selected. Field Configuration - second axis bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 73...
  • Page 75 The Menus 13. After selecting one type of data, only those types which have the same unit(s) remain in the right column. 14. For example, “Total chlorophyll concentration” and “Bluegreen” have to be selected here. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 74...
  • Page 76 The Menus Axis Properties - second axis For the second axis, the properties can be set as shown above. Additionally available scaling options are: Manual scaling: enter fixed values for the minimum and the maximum of this axis - enter 0 for both to disable this feature.
  • Page 77 The Menus 15. Click “Next” Attributes This sets the color and size of the dots and lines as well as the color of the background. 16. Set the value in the attributes window according to your needs. Pixel number: enter the dot size of the value points. Background color: click on the colored button to change the background color of the graph.
  • Page 78 The Menus Select a dataset. Color: select a dataset and click on the colored button to change the color of the dots. Connected: check the box to connect the dots in the graph. Hint: The data points are not connected if the time of measurement differs more than the given ...
  • Page 79 The Menus 18. Enter a new name for the view. It is not possible to edit pre-defined views. Please store a view based on a pre-defined view with a new name. 19. The current data is shown using the new view after clicking “OK”. ASCII E ENERATING AND EDITING AN XPORT...
  • Page 80 The Menus 1. Open the view editor: 2. Choose the type of instrument the export is to be used for (in the example “AlgaeTorch”) 3. Choose the type of export that is to be generated or edited (in the example “ASCII export”) 4.
  • Page 81 The Menus 8. Define separator and end of line characters according to the needs of the importing software. 9. Click “Next”. Save View 10. Enter a new name for the view. It is not possible to edit pre-defined views. Please store a view based on a pre-defined view with a new name.
  • Page 82 The Menus the type of instrument is defined in the settings “T  S  “. Type of instrument: OOLS ETTINGS ACCESS Used: if tagged, the comment can be used at the start of the measurement, otherwise the comment is hidden. Description: name of the comment “Text”...
  • Page 83 The Menus Automatic start of measurement For continuously working instruments (AOA or FluoroProbe / AlgaeTorch) the software can be configurated to start the measurement directly after starting the software. The feature can be used to ensure, that the measurement starts again after a power fail. Auto Archive If there are many datasets in the database, navigation in the database becomes slow.
  • Page 84 The Menus Furthermore, this setting is used to control the drawing of lines between two dots. If the interval between two measurements is shorter than the given interval, a line is drawn – otherwise not: Minimal interval set to 10 minutes Minimal interval set to 1 minute CCESS Depending on the access level selected, the software shows more or fewer options.
  • Page 85 The Menus If an instrument with editable parameters is connected, the same setting is maintained for editing. User-levels: Level Access  Basic functionality Just basic operation of the instrument  Measurements with pre-defined parameters only  Advanced All menus accessible / all parameters customizable functionality The “Advanced functionality”...
  • Page 86 The Menus ACRO MANAGER The bbe++ software provides the option to store the arrangement of the view windows. One of the stored views can be used as the default view automatically displayed after starting bbe++. To generate a new view macro: 1.
  • Page 87 The Menus OGGER SETTINGS The logger settings are used in case of problems with the bbe++ software. Please ask the bbe service for advice. Depending on the checked options more or less information is stored in the file “error.log” in the program folder of bbe++ software.
  • Page 88 The Menus F8 shows the selected macro ANGUAGE This tab shows a list of the available languages of the bbe++ software. To change the language, choose the language you wish and click “OK”. The bbe++ software must be restarted for the changes to take effect. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 87...
  • Page 89 The Menus MODULS This item is used to connect an IO module (for example 4-20mA or relay outputs) to the PC.  the COM port can either be chosen from the drop down box or the software can search all COM ports for the selected instrument.
  • Page 90 The Menus The format of the output is defined by a “view” of the type “ASCII export”. For details please see the chapter “view editor”. In the view editor the data columns and the format can be defined. Files older than given in the “max. age of files” are deleted automatically. If this is set to “0” no files will be deleted.
  • Page 91 The Menus LGAE ORCH ENTHO ORCH UBMENU Enter comment at start of measurement: Check to enter one or more comments when starting the measurement procedure. Force import of all data The import starts with the latest data. If there are data already in the database, the import stops. The software does not look for older, not-imported data to reduce the importing time.
  • Page 92 The Menus The Views ABLE VIEWS A table view is opened by “W  N  T “. INDOW ABLE ABLE Within the list view, the right mouse button offers detailed information about the selected data set. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 91...
  • Page 93 The Menus History of Parameters shows the corresponding parameters for the given instrument and time. For details, ISTORY OF ARAMETERS see the description of the data menu. Edit comment allows the user to change the comments of a specific data set retrospectively. DIT COMMENTS The dropdown list contains previously entered comments (if applicable).
  • Page 94 The Menus Delete data To delete data rows from the data base, mark one or more row by clicking on the row. Hold the Ctrl. key while clicking to add more rows to the selection. Hold the Shift. key while clicking to expand the. Select “Delete Data”...
  • Page 95 The Menus Data Fields Selection To add or remove columns from the list view use “Data fields selection”. The dialog is similar to the dialog of the View Editor. Please select or deselect the columns. The list view is updated immediately. Sorting of the list view The list view is sorted by date/time.
  • Page 96 The Menus Sorted by time/date descending: Sorted by green algae descending: GRAPH VIEWS Features of the XY graph view: 4. Select data of interest 5. Scaling of the axes (right click) 6. Display of the corresponding parameters (right click) 7. Editing a XY view, to change colours the type of graph. 8.
  • Page 97 The Menus Select data of interest Please click and draw the mouse to select the required data. A pop-up window is shown to choose the axis to which the selection is to be applied. X only only the selection on the horizontal axis is applied. Y only only the selection on the vertical axis is applied.
  • Page 98 The Menus X only applied Y only applied bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 97...
  • Page 99 The Menus X and Y applied Right-click menu Features:  adjust the scaling .  activate and deactivate of the autoscaling feature.  show the parameters of a single data-set.  return to the default scaling. Scaling of the axis By default, scaling is done automatically.
  • Page 100 The Menus The first and last point in time have to be entered. Hint: For more information on scaling an axis please see the "window" section in this manual. In case of a “non-time axis”, more possible adjustments are available: Manual scaling: enter fixed values for the minimum and the maximum of this axis - enter 0 for both to disable this feature.
  • Page 101 The Menus Parameters Show the parameters of the data-set Default scaling Click here to undo all the changes in the scaling options. bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 100...
  • Page 102 Parameters Parameters Access Name Dimensio Meaning Level User Serial number Serial number of the hardware User Software version (major) User Software version (minor) User LED warmup time Time to warm up the LEDs before a measurement takes place User Measurement time Duration of one measurement User Measurement interval...
  • Page 103 The GPS module The GPS module MODULE OF THE BBE LGAE ORCH AND BBE ENTHO ORCH ENERAL REMARKS The bbe AlgaeTorch and bbe BenthoTorch are equipped with a GPS module that allows the user to determine the position of each measurement. The position data are stored additionally with each dataset within the instrument.
  • Page 104 The GPS module REQUIRED QUALITY 95% is the standard quality value. -> GPS -> ERSION ETTINGS VERSION AXN-1.30 0145 Fasttrax IT500 TARTING THE MEASUREMENT If the GPS module activated, the status of the GPS signal is shown after starting the measurement. If the given quality criteria are met, the measurement starts automatically, otherwise, the poor positioning information can be used (takepos) or the GPS information can be skipped.
  • Page 105 The GPS module If the longitude / latitude columns are not available, use the right mouse button “-> Data selection” to add these columns. ATA EXPORT TO OOGLE EARTH To display the data with Google Earth, execute the following steps: ...
  • Page 106 The GPS module bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 105...
  • Page 107 Update of the firmware Update of the firmware To update the internal software,the following steps are necessary: Get the Software “BBEFirmwareTool.exe” from bbe service Get the latest firmware version from bbe service Charge the AlgaeTorch resp. BenthoTorch Connect the AlgaeTorch/BenthoTorch to a PC Start BBEFirmwareTool.exe: Choose the COMport Select the firmware update file from your PC...
  • Page 108 Update of the firmware 8. Click OK. The software starts checking the device, its current software version and the status of the internal battery. If everything is fine, the firmware update starts. Afterwards the AlgaeTorch/BenthoTorch reboots. 9. The version of the current firmware can be checked at the device display in the settings menu (Settings -> SW version).
  • Page 109 How to access to an AlgaeTorch by ModBus How to access to an AlgaeTorch by ModBus To access the AlgaeTorch by ModBus, the serial protocol needs to be set accordingly (AlgaeTorch -> settings -> serial protocol). Available values per Read Input Registers (Modbus function 0x04) Register 1..n Value Comment...
  • Page 110 Use of the AOA protocol for the AlgaeTorch Use of the AOA protocol for the AlgaeTorch To access the AlgaeTorch by AOA protocol, the serial protocol needs to be set accordingly (AlgaeTorch -> settings -> serial protocol) in the AlgaeTorch. The PC or data logger needs to be set to Baudrate: 19200...
  • Page 111 Use of the AOA protocol for the AlgaeTorch The TAB-separated fields have the following meaning: 1 Checksum in the format "Pxx", where xx is a hexadecimal value in text representation for example "P0F" - P: marker for checksum; 0F: hexadecimal representation of 15. This value depends on the string and is calculated as shown above.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please call us: Tel.: +49 431 380 40-40 Fax.: +49 431 380 40-10 e-mail.: service@bbe-moldaenke.de We will gladly help you. Instrument Does Not Start  rechargeable battery is empty  power supplier is not connected  timing problem when turning the AlgaeTorch. Try again a bit more slowly or quickly or use the magnetic switch.
  • Page 113 Data and Tables Data and Tables Specifications Measurands Total chlorophyll [µg Chl-a/l], Concentration of cyanobacteria [µg Chl-a/l] Measuring range 0 - 200 µg Chl-a/l Resolution 0.1 µg Chl-a/l Weight 1.3 kg Size (H x ) 500 x 60mm Power supply 110/230 V - 50/60 Hz | 12V DC Power input 10 W...
  • Page 114 Data and Tables Dimensions bbe AlgaeTorch Manual Page 113...
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