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- Page 1 MVPX User Manual Version 1.02 4 MAR 2015...
- Page 2 Revision History Revision Date Changes Name Version 1.0 27 Oct 2014 Created manual Version 1.01 4 Mar 2015 Formatting Edits Version 1.02 22 June 2015 Updating technical specifications...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Table of Contents General Description of the Instrument ....................2 Where Do I Start? ..........................3 Shipping & Receiving ........................4 Receiving an Instrument ......................4 Returning an Instrument to the Factory..................4 Using the Instrument ........................5 Pressure Ratings ......................... -
Page 4: General Description Of The Instrument
Calibration data for all sensors is available from the instrument, and calibration certificates can be printed from AML Oceanographic’s SeaCast software whenever the instrument is connected. Logged data is stamped with sensor traceability and instrument configuration data. Only Xchange sensors are sent for calibration, leaving the instrument working in the field. -
Page 5: Where Do I Start
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Where Do I Start? AML Oceanographic’s X•Series instruments ship with several manuals on the USB stick: An instrument manual (this MVP•X manual) providing an overview on how to use and maintain the instrument;... -
Page 6: Shipping & Receiving
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Shipping & Receiving Receiving an Instrument When receiving an instrument, perform the following steps to ensure the instrument will be ready for deployment when required: Inspect the shipping container, looking for signs of damage. Damage to the shipping container could indicate damage to the instrument inside. -
Page 7: Using The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Using the Instrument Pressure Ratings Pressure ratings are given for Xchange™ sensors and the entire instrument. Deployments should never exceed the lower of these two pressure ratings. For example, MVP•X instruments are rated to 6000m, but are limited by the depth rating of the installed P•Xchange™ sensor. It is desirable to optimize the accuracy of pressure measurements by using a P•Xchange™... -
Page 8: Maintaining The Instrument
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Maintaining the Instrument Periodic Maintenance Periodic preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the instrument. The following steps are recommended: If the instrument is dirty or oily, allow it to soak in warm, soapy water before cleaning with a rag or soft brush. -
Page 9: Communications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Communications Factory Default Settings MVP•X have the following settings: RS-485 19200 BAUD rate Data on power up Sampling rate of 25 Hz Interrupting the Monitor Command MVP•X are set to not check the RX line and to output data continuously on power up. To interrupt... -
Page 10: Output Formats
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Unplug the data/power cable from the instrument to turn the instrument off. Plug the data/power cable into the instrument to turn the instrument on. Output Formats Default Output Format MVP•X are set to display pressure, sound velocity, conductivity, and temperature, in that order. If any of those sensors are not installed, no value is displayed for that sensor. -
Page 11: Support
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Support Troubleshooting Instrument fails to communicate: Is the connector damaged? Check the cables o Is the data/power cable connected to the instrument and computer? o Are there any cuts in the cable? o If using a cable other than an AML cable, it should be configured as a null modem cable. - Page 12 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Is there something nearby affecting the water temperature? SeaCast fails to recognize a sensor: Be sure to download the latest version of SeaCast. SV•Xchange data does not match CTD-calculated SV: Owing to the error associated with each individual sensor and Chen and Millero’s equation , sound velocity calculated from CTD values will fall within approximately ±0.4...
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Page 13: Contact Aml Oceanographic
To access the Customer Portal, please navigate to the Support button - located on the top right of the AML Oceanographic home page - select Customer Centre from the options on the drop down menu and follow the instructions provided. -
Page 14: Appendices
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Appendices Commands When using SeaCast, the full command set is not usually necessary. However, text commands are available. Below is a listing of commonly used commands. Note that some commands are only available on instruments equipped with the applicable Xchange™... -
Page 15: Output Format Commands
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Output Format Commands Command Description Requires DISPLAY SCAN Displays current scan options. SET SCAN NODENSITY Turns the calculated density channel off. C•X, T•X, and P•X SV•X, T•X, and P•X SET SCAN DENSITY Turns the calculated density channel on. -
Page 16: General Commands
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX General Commands Command Description Requires SCAN Measures and outputs one scan of data. MONITOR Scans at the set sampling rate. VERSION Displays the instrument identification header. DISPLAY OPTIONS Displays the instrument status and user settings. -
Page 17: Technical Specifications
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Technical Specifications Sensors Primary Xchange™ Sensors Response Type Range Accuracy Precision Resolution Time 25 ms at 1 Conductivity•Xchange™ 0 to 2 mS/cm 0.01 mS/cm 0.003 mS/cm 0.001 mS/cm m/s flow rate 25 ms at 1 Conductivity•Xchange™... - Page 18 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Density C•X, T•X, P•X TEOS10 ±0.027 kg/m 990 to 1230 kg/m Density (from SV) SV•X, T•X, P•X TEOS10 ±0.051 kg/m 990 to 1230 kg/m SV (from CTD) C•X, T•X, P•X Chen & Millero ‘77 0.5 m/s...
- Page 19 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Housing Depth Weight Weight Status Type Diameter Length Rating (in water) (in air) Standard Titanium 6000 m 5.0 cm 22.4 cm 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs) 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs) Connectors Type Status Pins Material...
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Page 20: Ordering Codes
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Ordering Codes Instrument Packages (sensors included) PKG-MVPX-CTD-05 MVP•X, 500 dBar, CTD Configuration PKG-MVPX-CTD-10 MVP•X, 1000 dBar, CTD Configuration PKG-MVPX-CTD-40 MVP•X, 4000 dBar, CTD Configuration PKG-MVPX-CTD-60 MVP•X, 6000 dBar, CTD Configuration PKG-MVPX-SVPT-05 MVP•X, 500 dBar, SVPT Configuration PKG-MVPX-SVPT-10 MVP•X, 1000 dBar, SVPT Configuration... - Page 21 User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX XCH-PRS-2000 P•Xchange™ 2000 dBar XCH-PRS-4000 P•Xchange™ 4000 dBar XCH-PRS-5000 P•Xchange™ 5000 dBar XCH-PRS-6000 P•Xchange™ 6000 dBar XCH-PRS-6000-T065 P•Xchange™ 6000 dBar, Extended temperature calibration from 0-65 C...
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Page 22: Warranty
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Warranty AML Oceanographic warrants the instrument for a period of two years from the date of delivery. AML will repair or replace, at its option and at no charge, components which are found to be defective. -
Page 23: Technical Overview Drawings
User Manual for AML Oceanographic’s MVPX Technical Overview Drawings... - Page 24 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AML OCEANOGRAPHIC LTD IS PROHIBITED REVISION TABLE DATE DESCRIPTION 8.84 C•Xchange Conductivity Sensor (XCH-CND-ST090) T•Xchange Temperature Sensor...
- Page 25 White D(-) Black Power Gnd +12 Volts Green D(+) Blue Brown PMCIL-6-FS TITLE PMCIL-6-FS TO RS-485 INTERFACE DIAGRAM SYSTEM AML PART NO. PDC-MVPX-XXXX-XX 2071 MALAVIEW AVE. W., SIDNEY, B.C. CANADA V8L 5X6 DATE SLDRW NO. PH:(250) 656 0771 FAX: (250) 655 3655 MC3-GA-03888 11SEP2014 www.AMLoceanographic.com...
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