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- Page 1 AML-1 User Manual Multiparameter Real Time Instrument For more information visit AMLoceanographic.com or call +1 250-656-0771...
- Page 2 Revision History Revision Date Description 29 Sept 2020 Document Created 27 April 2021 RS-485 Details Added AML Oceanographic Ltd. 2/18...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4 Appendix A - Equipping an Instrument 4.1 Installing sensors 5 Appendix B - Contact AML 5.1 Service 5.2 Sales 6 Appendix C - Regulatory and Warranty Statements AML Warranty Policy: New Product (Instrumentation) 7 Technical Overview AML Oceanographic Ltd. 3/18... -
Page 4: Introduction
There are a number of common applications for these devices, including: ● Pairing an AML-1 RT instrument with a Sound Velocity sensor to provide real time sound speed measurements for MBES applications ● Mounting a pressure sensor-equipped AML-1 RT on an underwater vehicle to stream depth information ●... -
Page 5: Connectors And Cables
1 - Typical power draw when an SV sensor is installed. Other sensors may draw a different power. 1.2 Connectors and Cables The AML-1 RT has only one connector, a 6-pin female (MCBH6F), located on the face opposite the sensor port. This connector is used to provide external power and serial communication during deployment. -
Page 6: Getting Started
To get an AML-1 RT device up and running, follow the procedure described below: 1. Ensure a sensor is fully installed on the port of the AML-1 RT instrument. The orange sensor collar should be hand-tight. Do not use tools to tighten the collar. Refer to Appendix A - Equipping an instrument for further details on installing a sensor. -
Page 7: Sensor Bootup
0000.000 0000.000 2.1.3 Streaming Data After bootup, data streaming will continue indefinitely until interrupted by a power cycle or by sending any ASCII character. When halted, the AML-1 RT will land at a command prompt, as shown below: 0000.000 0000.000 0000.000... -
Page 8: Monitoring (Streaming) Data
It is recommended that this configuration be used for MBES applications. Automonitor may be turned off by setting the period of inactivity to ‘0’: set automon 0. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 8/18... -
Page 9: Baud Rates
Baud rate settings (like all settings) are sensor-specific, so if a non-default baud rate is used in an application, sensors substituted in will require similar setup. 2.2 Common Settings and Configurations It is common for an AML-1 RT to be paired with either an AML SV•X2change (sound velocity sensor) or SVT•X2change (combined temperature and sound velocity sensor). - Page 10 X is number of digits before ‘23’ User format decimal. Y is number of digits after (‘XY’ = configurable decimal. xx.yyy) Temperature SEC 652 Controls whether or not a second output on/off TEMPDISPLAY YES/NO column is streamed displaying AML Oceanographic Ltd. 10/18...
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Page 11: Commands For Pressure Sensors (P•Xchange)
X is number of digits before decimal. Y is number of digits after decimal. Pressure SET SAMPLESTOAVERAGE x Rolling ‘boxcar’ average. 1-4096 averaging Continuously averages last ‘x’ samples. Note: increasing averages will smooth output data but reduce response time. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 11/18... -
Page 12: Instrument Maintenance
Wipe away any excess that squeezes out. This will lubricate both male and female connectors. ● Yearly: ○ Send the instrument or X2change sensors to a service centre for diagnostics and re-calibration AML Oceanographic Ltd. 12/18... -
Page 13: Appendix A - Equipping An Instrument
4 Appendix A - Equipping an Instrument AML-1 RT is part of AML’s X2change instrumentation ecosystem. Any sensor within this ecosystem is compatible with any instrument. Sensors are identified by orange collars, and instruments are identified by black decals on the instrument body and orange colouring within the sensor ports. -
Page 14: Appendix B - Contact Aml
5 Appendix B - Contact AML 5.1 Service To request an RMA or technical support Email: service@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone: 1-800-663-8721 (NA) http://www.AMLoceanographic.com 5.2 Sales For all general sales inquiries Email: sales@AMLoceanographic.com Phone: 1-250-656-0771 Phone : 1-800-663-8721 (NA) http://www.AMLoceanographic.com AML Oceanographic Ltd. 14/18... -
Page 15: Appendix C - Regulatory And Warranty Statements
The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the instruments and only to instruments and sensors manufactured by AML Oceanographic. The warranty of third party sensors will apply as per the specific vendor’s warranty policy. The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been damaged, by accident or misuse, and is void if repairs or modifications are made by other than authorized personnel. -
Page 16: Technical Overview
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