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- Page 1 Submersible Data Logger User’s Manual January 2007 27 Monk Street • Ottawa, Ontario • Canada K1S 3Y7 (613) 233-1621 • fax (613) 233-4100 • info@rbr-global.com www.rbr-global.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this Manual.......................... 1 Warranty Statement........................2 Basic operating instructions ......................3 Introduction..........................3 Opening and closing the logger ....................3 1050 and 2050 series loggers ....................3 XR loggers ..........................3 TR-1060 loggers ........................4 Changing the batteries ........................ - Page 3 Save screen segment to file ..................... 26 Screen capture ......................... 26 Save a MATLAB file, Read a MATLAB file and Format for the MATLAB save file ..26 Logger functions ........................27 Fetch live readings ......................27 GPS test ........................... 28 Set default baudrate ......................
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Page 4: About This Manual
About this Manual This manual provides instructions for the proper use and care of all submersible data loggers manufactured by RBR Ltd. It contains operating instructions for field deployment and use of the operating software for programming and data recovery. -
Page 5: Warranty Statement
This warranty does not cover consumables or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover damage caused by negligent use or mishandling. Attempted modification or repair of any unit without the prior consent of RBR Ltd. will immediately void any warranty in force. -
Page 6: Basic Operating Instructions
Basic operating instructions Introduction This section of the manual covers the basic operation of RBR's submersible data loggers: changing the battery, inspecting and replacing O-rings, etc. Please see the Software section of this manual for instructions relating to logger programming and data retrieval. This manual can also be found on the distribution CD and on RBR's website (www.rbr-global.com). -
Page 7: Tr-1060 Loggers
For a discussion of battery life expectancy, please refer to “Appendix A – Battery lifetime calculation (p.44).” RBR data loggers are powered by 2/3A size 3V lithium cells. These are standard camera batteries, and may be obtained from retail photographic or hardware... -
Page 8: 1050 And 2050 Series Loggers
Important: RBR data loggers do not have a backup battery. If the logger has entered its standby state, the clock can run for approximately two minutes without batteries;... -
Page 9: Communicating With The Logger
the battery carousel indicates this direction. The logger will not work if the batteries have been inserted improperly. Communicating with the logger 1050/2050 and XR series loggers Using the internal data port To establish a link between the Note: Although logger and a PC, open the logger supplied cable... -
Page 10: Using An Rf Modem
Replacements may be obtained, but the cost is nearly five times that of a standard O-ring of similar size. Do not lose this O-ring. If you do, contact RBR for a replacement. Recent loggers are equipped with IE55 connectors and the following guidelines are provided: •... -
Page 11: Tr-1060 Loggers
There are three precautions you should take to avoid damaging the logger: 1. Heed the maximum pressure rating. All RBR loggers with pressure sensors are individually rated to a maximum depth/pressure. This is indicated by the label which is placed on the logger’s sensor end cap. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Repairs
Maintenance and repairs Support kits To simplify maintenance of your data logger, RBR sells Support kits with enough O-rings, and silicone grease for 5 deployments. Please contact RBR for more information or to place an order. O-rings The single most important item of maintenance on any RBR submersible data logger is care of the O-rings. - Page 13 O-ring groove are scratched, pitted or otherwise damaged, the logger may need to be returned to RBR for refurbishment: please contact us for advice. Replacing an O-ring 1) Lever the O-ring from its groove. Use a soft plastic or wood tool; do not...
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Page 14: Drying Agent
There are no user-repairable parts of the logger. Any attempt at repair, whether successful or not, without prior authorization from RBR Ltd. will void the warranty. If it is necessary to return the product to RBR for an upgrade, repair, or calibration; please review the detailed shipping information on our website before returning the unit. -
Page 15: Software
Shortcuts to the program and the user manual are placed on the Desktop and in the Programs section of the Start menu. 3. RBR Logger Software may then be run via the Desktop shortcut or from the shortcut in the Programs section of the Start menu. -
Page 16: Software Operation
we recommend that you upgrade by uninstalling your existing version and installing the newer one. Software operation Main window layout The main window of the data logger operating software has seven menus: Setup, Retrieve data, File, Logger functions, Configuration, Calibration functions, Micro-Salinometer and Exit. -
Page 17: Setup - Configuring The Logger
Setup – Configuring the logger Configuring the logger prior to deployment is simple and can be done using the Setup window. All logger programming is accomplished through this interface with the exception of setting the calibration coefficients. The Essential features window is shown here displaying the logger time, start and end times, and the sampling period. -
Page 18: Setting The Clock - Sync To Pc
Appendix A (p.44) for more information. If the RS485 serial protocol is employed, an additional drain is imposed on the battery. If the RBR Windows Software considers that your logger may be using RS485, an additional battery usage value will appear in the window. - Page 19 Certain loggers have an Averaging function. Averaging may be enabled by checking the Enable averaging box in the Date and time picker window. If averaging is selected, the user must choose an averaging period that is less than the sampling period. When averaging, the XR-420 and XR-620 Note: This is not to be confused loggers take samples at a rate of 6Hz over the...
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Page 20: Setup For The Twr-2050 Logger
Setup for the TWR-2050 logger The setup of TWR-2050 loggers is slightly more complex, however, the RBR Windows Software produces similar windows that include the added parameters as follows: The TWR Setup screen replaces the ‘Sampling period’ information with the four parameters: Sampling period for tide, Rate for both tide and Wave Data, Averaging period for Tide and Wave settings. - Page 21 The expected depth is used in this screen to predict the range of meaningful data which can be gathered for the proposed deployment. When retrieved, the RBR Windows Software will calculate the actual depth from the measured pressure data, this value will not be used post-deployment.
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Page 22: Thresholding
Thresholding Certain loggers can be programmed to start logging when the readings of one sensor go above or below a certain threshold. This option may be enabled by choosing Start ABOVE threshold or Start BELOW threshold from the Thresholding drop- down selection box. -
Page 23: Batch Values - Quick Setup Of Multiple Loggers
If such a logger was setup in real-time mode and the RBR Windows Software display was stopped, it is still possible to restart the display using the Real-time display restart menu item under the Configuration menu. -
Page 24: Enabling Logging
125FTU, 500FTU, and 2500FTU. In full auto-ranging mode, these sensors will be driven by the RBR Logger into the most appropriate range for the level of property being measured. In a fixed gain mode, the user may lock the gain to one of the ranges for the duration of the deployment. -
Page 25: Log Files
To assist users in being able to review the exact setup of any logger, a system of log files has been provided with the RBR Windows Software. For each completed setup, the major parameters of the setup of each logger are written to two log files, including the estimates of memory and battery usage. -
Page 26: Enhanced Features
The end time is set to 2004/Jan/01 so that the logger will log until either the power is removed, the logger is stopped by RBR Windows Software, or the memory is full (assuming data storage has not been inhibited – see above). -
Page 27: Setup Simulation
When the Setup menu item is selected and no logger is connected to the COM port, the RBR Windows Software will offer the user a chance to simulate the setup of a logger. This is a useful tool in allowing the user to explore different deployment settings as well as providing an estimate of the battery usage for a proposed deployment. -
Page 28: File - Saving And Loading Data
When saving TWR data, two additional files are saved: “*.tide” and *.wave”, both in the \RBR\twr\ directory. These files hold the two sets of information independently. The tide file has the temperature and pressure data recorded at the tide intervals and the wave file has a summary of each wave burst –... -
Page 29: Save Screen Segment To File
The file will be saved with a “.dat” extension. Screen capture The Screen capture option creates a bitmap image of the RBR software window (excluding the menu bar). A “save to” window will prompt the user to specify a filename and save location. -
Page 30: Logger Functions
The RBR Windows Software will show the screen appropriate to your logger. Note: Changing the Averaging Period in the Live Readings window changes the value in the logger. Take care not to disrupt the Averaging Period set for a... -
Page 31: Gps Test
Once set into the binary or engineering units modes, a logger will persist in this mode. The Engineering units menu item is provided to allow a user to change the mode. A visual cue is provided on the status bar of the RBR Windows Software to confirm the current setting of a logger. -
Page 32: Sampling Led Control
Meta tables are set at RBR Ltd. before delivery. However, it may be necessary to change the meta table in the field and this function allows the meta table to be viewed and loaded into the generic serial card. -
Page 33: Configuration - Configuring The Operating Software
Configuration – Configuring the operating software Derived units Derived units setup allows the user to select additional outputs derived from the measurements taken by the logger. The current possibilities are: Depth, Density Anomaly, Salinity, Specific Conductivity, Speed of Sound, Dissolved Oxygen Concentration. - Page 34 & T are experimentally determined constants. The parameters a, b, c & T are stored for the version of the RBR Windows Software and the one set is applied to all conductivity measurements from all loggers.
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Page 35: Com Settings
Panel allows the user to define the scale of these values. Language resources RBR offers Traditional Chinese language support in that when accepted, an additional ‘.chn.txt’ file is provided in the ‘dat’ directory. This file contains the file header saved in the regular file in traditional Chinese characters. -
Page 36: Allow Multiple Copies
“Copy 3” and so on up to “Copy 8”. Multiple copies can be closed in any order. The first time you launch a new copy, the basic initialization file “RBR.ini” will be copied to “RBR.00n.ini”, where n is the copy number (2 to 8). For the first launching of the new copy, all the default values are the same as the original. -
Page 37: Calibration Functions
RBR for servicing. Note: The conductivity, temperature and depth sensors have all been calibrated to a very high degree of accuracy, traceable to NIST standards. We strongly recommend that you consult RBR before changing any of the calibration coefficients. Calibration History... -
Page 38: View Statistics/Two-Point Calibration
View Statistics/Two-point calibration The statistics of recorded data may be viewed using the View statistics menu item. This produces a dialog box that shows the mean and standard deviation of a sample of readings based on the display cursor. Nominally, the sample is 100 readings before the cursor. The data set used in the calculation of statistics is highlighted on the graph. - Page 39 Other calibration details can be found at http://www.rbr-global.com/technical.htm The Save fixed-point values for future use button will save the user’s chosen fixed point values to the RBR Windows Software to be used with the next sensor of the same type.
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Page 40: Using The Graphical Display
Using the graphical display Any data that has either been retrieved or loaded from a previously saved file is plotted on the graphical display. Vertical black bars indicate interruptions in data collection. These interruptions may be due to thresholding, changing the batteries or spurious electrostatic discharges. -
Page 41: Plotting Against A Particular Channel
Plotting against a particular channel The x-y Plot button, located on the bottom, left- hand corner of the screen, can be used to bring up a dialog box which asks the user to choose a channel. The channel number may be incremented or decremented using the small arrows. -
Page 42: Auto-Ranging Display
Auto-ranging display When data from a logger having an auto-ranging sensor is displayed, the cursor display will show the full-scale range for each reading as shown. The heavy vertical bar at the top of the graph marks the point in time of the change of gain. These change of gain markers are the same colour as the corresponding channel plot. -
Page 43: Wave Display
Wave display When data has been downloaded from a TWR-2050 recorder that has wave information, three derived units are always calculated: Depth, Significant wave height (WavHt) [the conventional H in meters], and Tidal slope (TSlope) [m/hour]. The following screen shows wave data on the graphical display. The cursor is on the peak wave reading for the storm activity and the channel spin button has been used to display the significant wave height scale on the y-axis. -
Page 44: Matlab Interface
This interface allows the raw data retrieved from a logger to be saved in a binary image in a MATLAB compatible format. The RBR Software can read a logger file created in the MATLAB format. The MATLAB version of the RBR Software is available in the distribution setup file as a “Custom”... - Page 45 RBR and MathWorks. These files are located in the “RBR\MATLAB” directory and the “PATH” environment variable is modified to point to this directory to enable your system to find the library files. The version of MATLAB used in the RBR Software is 7.0.
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Page 46: Other Manuals
Private data used when the RBR Windows Software reads a MATLAB file: "loggerprivate". Finally, a MATLAB script file (“rbr_openMATLABfile.m”) is included in the “RBR\MATLAB” directory for testing and as a template. This file allows the user to read and process a MATLAB file created from the file “RBR\hex\sample_twr.hex”. -
Page 47: Appendix A - Battery Life Calculation
The software will not prevent a logger from being started even if a warning is given. In tests at RBR Ltd. of multiple examples of various brands of batteries at 6°C, all examples were able to provide the threshold capacity of 1000mAH. The user should view these predictions and further de-rate the batteries if the expected deployment is in cold water. -
Page 48: Appendix B - O-Ring Specifications
TR-1060 loggers - Plastic O-ring: #2-018 N70 Impulse MSSJ underwater connector Bulkhead #5-058 N70 (non-standard, contact RBR for replacements) Plug #2-013 N70 See page 6 for more details Impulse IEE55 underwater connector No O-rings are required See page 6 for more details...