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- Page 1 RUSKIN USER GUIDE rbr-global.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
9.1.2 Predicting battery life ..............................19 9.2 Scheduling a RBRsolo/duet ......................19 9.3 Stop logging ..........................20 9.4 Tides and waves ..........................21 9.4.1 Tides ....................................21 9.4.2 Waves..................................... 22 9.4.3 |wave deployment planning............................24 |wave logger positioning...............................25 9.5 Autoranging and fixed gain ......................26 RBR#0006106revG... - Page 3 13.6.2 Live data ..................................42 13.6.3 Plot Tools..................................42 Dataset toolbar ................................42 Live plot toolbar ................................42 Tools for datasets and live data ...........................43 Tools for live data................................46 13.6.4 Shortcuts / Controls..............................46 13.7 Exporting datasets ........................47 RBR#0006106revG...
- Page 4 15.6 Using advanced calibration controls ................... 66 15.7 Derived channels RBRsolo/duet....................67 15.7.1 Depth channel ................................67 15.7.2 Dissolved Oxygen concentration ..........................68 15.8 Specifying plotting preferences ....................68 15.8.1 Channel visibility tab ..............................69 15.8.2 Channel colours tab ..............................70 RBR#0006106revG...
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Page 5: Ruskin
2 Ruskin Ruskin is the RBR software that manages your RBR loggers to provide all the data necessary to do your work. Ruskin provides a graphical user interface that makes using the loggers easy. You can use Ruskin to do the following: •... -
Page 6: Revision History
Final revision for compact loggers 12-Dec-2018 Updated installation details, updated screenshots, added auto-deploy features 13-Mar-2019 Updated plotting information, firmware upgrades, and screenshots 06-Jun-2019 Updated introduction, updated screenshots 04-May-2020 Updated screenshots, RBRcoda T.ODO customer calibration, and removal of Logger hardware RBR#0006106revG – 6... -
Page 7: Warranty Statement
Units suffering from such defects will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of RBR Ltd., provided that the problem has appeared during normal use of the instrument for the purpose intended by us. The liability of RBR Ltd. extends only to the replacement cost of the instrument. -
Page 8: Introduction
You can access the Ruskin User Guide on the USB data stick provided when you purchase a logger, from the Help menu in Ruskin, and on the RBR web site, at www.rbr-global.com. Release notes are automatically displayed each time you install an updated version of Ruskin. The most recent release notes are also available from the Help menu in Ruskin.For information about operating and maintaining your data... -
Page 9: Installation
RuskinSetup.exe Follow the installation wizard. By default, Ruskin will be installed to C:\RBR The logger uses a USB interface to communicate with Ruskin. At the end of the installation, a prompt will appear asking, "Would you like to install the logger driver at this time?"... -
Page 10: Update Ruskin
It does not delete any Ruskin data files or log files. The most recent version of Ruskin is always available on the RBR website (www.rbr-global.com). However, if you already have an older version of Ruskin installed, Ruskin automatically notifies you that a newer version is available when you start Ruskin. -
Page 11: Uninstall Ruskin
6.4 Uninstall Ruskin If you no longer need to manage RBR instruments from your computer, you can uninstall Ruskin. Removing Ruskin will not delete your data files or your diagnostic logs. It is not necessary to uninstall an older version of Ruskin before installing a newer version. The installation program deletes the older files before installing the newer ones. -
Page 12: Provide Your Feedback
7 Provide your feedback You can get in touch with RBR in several different ways: • Send us an email. For a technical question, write to support@rbr-global.com. For general inquiries, use info@rbr-global.com. • Send us a bug report from within Ruskin itself. Use the Help menu > Comment on Ruskin. ... - Page 13 RBR#0006106revG – 13...
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Page 14: Quick Start
Ruskin. For instructions on simulating a logger, see Simulating an RBRsolo/duet. When you are ready to use your own RBR loggers, we recommend that you follow the following steps to ensure that you measure exactly what you want on the first attempt. Steps •... -
Page 15: Batteries
Excel or text. You can also save the image as a PDF or PNG file for viewing outside Ruskin. 8.2 Batteries RBR dataloggers can use most chemistries of AA battery. We estimate the deployment time based on a capacity calculated from the nominal voltage and miliamp hours. Name Chemistry... -
Page 16: Simulating An Rbrsolo/Duet
Click OK. The simulated logger appears under Instruments in the Navigator window. Click the new simulated logger. You can work with this logger the same way as you would a real RBR logger, including: configuring, calibrating, logging, and downloading data. Multiple loggers, both real and simulated, are listed in your Navigator window. -
Page 17: Recover An Instrument And Download Data
Insert the USB-C connector into the logger and connect cable to your computer • The logger appears in the navigator window and select the Configuration tab and select Download... (see Download) • Save the file to a preferred location • Evaluate your data (see Analysis) RBR#0006106revG – 17... -
Page 18: Configure A Logger
Battery voltage does not decrease linearly and is therefore not an accurate indicator of battery capacity. However, if the logger software indicates a yellow or red battery icon on the setup screen, the batteries should be replaced. When in doubt, replace the batteries. RBR#0006106revG – 18... -
Page 19: Predicting Battery Life
Predicting battery life Battery life prediction is a complicated issue. In RBR loggers, battery life is a strong function of the type of logger, the type and number of sensors attached, the sampling scheme (sampling period and the use of: thresholding, real-time data collection and averaging), and the temperature of the water during the deployment. -
Page 20: Stop Logging
• The gating condition is no longer met. • The power is removed or depleted. • The logger memory is filled. To manually stop the logger, highlight the logger in the navigator, click the Configuration tab and select Stop logging. RBR#0006106revG – 20... -
Page 21: Tides And Waves
This sampling mode can be activated by selecting Tide in the Mode drop down menu in the Sampling section on the Configuration tab There are two versions of the Tide Sampling section that can be used, either simple or advanced. This option can be set in Preferences. Simple form: Advanced form: RBR#0006106revG – 21... -
Page 22: Waves
Instrument altitude: Specifies the number of meters above the sea or river bed where the logger will be mounted. Mean depth of water: Specifies the total expected depth of the water in which the logger will be deployed. RBR#0006106revG – 22... - Page 23 There are two versions of the Wave Sampling section that can be used, either simple or advanced. This option can be set in Preferences. Simple form: Advanced form - sampling at one second or slower: Advanced form - sampling at 2, 4, 8, and 16 Hz RBR#0006106revG – 23...
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Page 24: Wave Deployment Planning
Given the height of the logger above seabed and the depth of logger as measured during the deployment, the total depth of water can be calculated. Figure 1. Logger positioning RBR#0006106revG – 24... -
Page 25: Wave Logger Positioning
The sampling rate defines several elements of the data capture: The highest possible frequency visible in the data is limited to ½ the sampling frequency. However, this mathematical limit can not usually be achieved because of the attenuation characteristics shown above. RBR#0006106revG – 25... -
Page 26: Autoranging And Fixed Gain
– typically NTU for turbidity sensors and μg/l for fluorometers. For | fast sampling where the change may be occurring over a number of samples the event is displayed as RANGE CHG and is followed by the final range event. RBR#0006106revG – 26... -
Page 27: Derived Channel Parameters
Stress due to improper mounting may cause the logger to leak, resulting in the loss of valuable data or permanent damage to the electronics. RBR can provide proper mooring and mounting clamps suited to your specific application. -
Page 28: Automatic Tasks
(serial number, date and time of download) in the last "save to" directory chosen. Other than possibly creating unwanted files, this option is safe since it does not alter the state of the logger. RBR#0006106revG – 28... -
Page 29: Auto-Stop
Auto-deploy implies auto-stop since the instrument must be stopped to update it with the new schedule information. RBR#0006106revG – 29... -
Page 30: Download
For example, the file named 911936_20090522_1613.rsk contains data for a logger with a serial number of 911936 whose data was downloaded in 2009 on May 22 at 4:13 pm. RBR#0006106revG – 30... -
Page 31: Calibration Tab
You can request a calibration quote for your logger by selecting Request calibration quote and sending the information directly to RBR Ltd. In the Calibration tab, click Request calibration quote, and when the Request calibration dialog box appears, enter the appropriate information. Make sure to verify that all information is correct before sending the request. -
Page 32: Update Firmware
Ruskin automatically checks to see if a newer version of firmware is available and displays a message in the Information tab. Click the Update firmware button to upgrade the logger firmware. The following screen will appear: RBR#0006106revG – 32... - Page 33 Do not disconnect the logger until the process is fully completed. Disconnecting the logger during this process may render the logger inoperable. If for some reason RBR needs to supply a version of firmware, the following method is used to manually update the logger firmware.
- Page 34 Occasionally the logger will not reappear in the Navigator view following a successful upgrade. If this occurs, disconnect your logger from the USB port and then reconnect to re-establish communication. 5. Click Close. RBR#0006106revG – 34...
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Page 35: Datasets
File info. If the file requires updating the message indicates the issue with the file, and how long an update will take. RBR strongly recommends that all files that have issues be updated. 13.2 Analysis 13.2.1 Analysis tab The Analysis tab contains information and settings for configuring the calibration information and to display statistical information. - Page 36 Selecting Display statistics gives you the ability to determine the average value and standard deviation over a range of samples. Change the number of samples in the average by using the spin buttons. The grey bar that appears on the plot view is the range of the samples in the average. RBR#0006106revG – 36...
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Page 37: Calibration Tab
When a file is selected and plotted the Overview tab can be selected to display general information about the dataset. This is also the form on which you can enter a comment for the dataset and then press Save comment to save it. RBR#0006106revG – 37... -
Page 38: Channels
It also shows any derived channels that are available and a description of the methodology used in the calculation of that derived parameter. 13.4.2 Calibration Tab The Calibration tab displays the calibration coefficients and temperature correction coefficients (as applicable) for each channel (sensor) and the date and time of the last calibration. RBR#0006106revG – 38... -
Page 39: Parameters Tab
Revert settings rereads the RSK file and populates the form with the parameters from the file. Update and recompute writes the new parameters to RSK file and re-displays newly calculated data. The following example is for a CTD and dissolved oxygen logger where you can change the calculation parameters to calculate the derived channels: RBR#0006106revG – 39... -
Page 40: File Info
This function is available in the 'Configuration' tab and under the 'Sampling' tab. 13.5 File info When a file is selected and plotted the File info tab can be selected to display information about the file. RBR#0006106revG – 40... -
Page 41: Plot View
The graphical display for each dataset appears on its own tab in the Plot view. The dataset file name appears at the top of the tab. RBR#0006106revG – 41... -
Page 42: Thumbnail View
(>50-100K samples, depending on hardware) data collections are performed, especially if there are a large number of events being reported. 13.6.3 Plot Tools Dataset toolbar Live plot toolbar The live plot toolbar appears to the right of the dataset toolbar. RBR#0006106revG – 42... -
Page 43: Tools For Datasets And Live Data
The current annotation index, which can be edited. If the currently selected annotation matches the time domain extent the text will appear blue, otherwise the text will be red Click the middle of the index (the '/' ) to zoom to the annotation. RBR#0006106revG – 43... - Page 44 Runs a cast detection algorithm based on depth and detection conductivity to automatically generate profiles and casts Overwrites logger generated cast events and profiles Event Turn on and off the visibility of the various levels of events visibility (error, warning, information, and diagnostic) RBR#0006106revG – 44...
- Page 45 Toggle Turn on or off channels to be visible in the plot view channel Toggle on raw values removes the calibration equation visibility from the sensor value RBR#0006106revG – 45...
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Page 46: Tools For Live Data
To move by ten thousands of samples, use Alt - Arrow • To move by millions of samples, use Shift - Alt - Arrow • Annotations • Double click on an annotation bar to zoom in to the range of the annotation. RBR#0006106revG – 46... -
Page 47: Exporting Datasets
You must already have downloaded the data to a dataset or opened an existing dataset. Steps Right-click the dataset whose data you want to export, and hover to Export as to open a submenu, or use File menu > Export dataset. RBR#0006106revG – 47... - Page 48 Matlab with our toolkit RSKtools that is available for download from our website at www.rbr-global.com. The RSK file is a single file database based on SQLite that allows us to have very large files with high-speed access to any part of the dataset.
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Page 49: User Calibration
Sensors such as the dissolved oxygen sensor that can be field calibrated will require you to update the calibration coefficients for these channels periodically. You may also need on occasion to manually enter new coefficients, although this is not recommended for factory calibrated sensors (for example T or D) unless instructed by RBR. Steps You can view static information about an instrument at any time as follows: In the Navigator view, under the Instruments list, click the appropriate logger. - Page 50 Ruskin automatically calculates the calibration coefficients, and these values appear in Calculated coefficients. Clicking the Copy button saves the new calibration coefficients to the clipboard. Follow the steps in Change calibration coefficients to update the coefficients for this sensor in the data logger. RBR#0006106revG – 50...
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Page 51: Turbidity Calibration
14.3 Turbidity calibration The Seapoint turbidity sensor is calibrated by RBR with a two-point calibration technique. We recommend doing a two- point calibration performed under fluorescent lighting. Alternatively, one can do a single point calibration. If doing a single "0" point calibration in distilled water the calibration will only correct the coefficients for an offset. ... -
Page 52: Two-Point Calibration
After five minutes, remove the logger from the calibration container and wash the sensor head under regular tap water. Retrieve the data from the data logger as per the steps in Download. The calibration data should now be displayed in the Plot view. In the Properties view, go to the Analysis tab > Calibration tab. RBR#0006106revG – 52... - Page 53 By using the above formula and changing the volume of distilled water and Formazin solution, you can prepare different calibration points or different volumes for checking the linearity of the turbidity sensor or getting close to real turbidity value of standard turbidity solution. RBR#0006106revG – 53...
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Page 54: One-Point Calibration
Using the same procedure as in the 2-point calibration, one can use only the distilled water or formazin standard to generate new coefficients from a single point. RBR suggests using the one-point calibration for establishing a new "0" value only, as unless one is very confident on their non zero point they may put the unit out of specification. - Page 55 Ruskin automatically calculates the calibration coefficients, and the values appear in Calculated coefficients. Clicking the Copy button saves the new calibration coefficients to the clipboard. Follow the steps in Change calibration coefficients to update the coefficients for this sensor in the data logger. RBR#0006106revG – 55...
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Page 56: Rbrcoda T.odo - User Calibration
14.4 RBRcoda T.ODO - User calibration Ruskin uses a different calibration method for the RBRcoda T.ODO User calibration than the other DO sensors. This document outlines the process to complete a calibration using the plot window method. RBR#0006106revG – 56... -
Page 57: Collecting A Calibration File
14.4.1 Collecting a calibration file Please refer to the User Guide section 14 (http://files.rbr-global.com/upload/files/ Ruskin_User_Guide_Standard_loggers_.pdf) for information on collecting data for the dissolved oxygen saturation of 0% and 100%. This method can be used to do a one-point or two-point calibration. The 100% point, or a reference value as close as possible to 100%, is our recommendation for the one-point calibration. -
Page 58: Creating A Calibration Region
From the plot toolbar select the annotation creation button. Select the Calibration option from the dropdown menu. Move the mouse pointer to the first data point, hold down the left mouse button, and move the pointer to the last data point, then release the mouse button. RBR#0006106revG – 58... -
Page 59: Plateau Creation
From the Channel selection widget, select the channel for which you want to calibrate. Channels are labelled by both name and index. Click the checkmark in the top right of the bubble to save the changes. 14.4.4 Plateau creation Automatic Click the Detect plateaus button in the annotation toolbar. RBR#0006106revG – 59... -
Page 60: Manual
Click 'Proceed' to continue. All detected plateaus will be visible as grey markers under the calibration region marker Plateaus that should not be used can be deleted. See Plateau deletion Manual Click the Create a plateau button in the annotation toolbar. RBR#0006106revG – 60... -
Page 61: Plateau Deletion
Clicking the Create plateau button a second time will create a new plateau marker to the right of any existing plateaus. 14.4.5 Plateau deletion Click on a plateau. The information bubble will appear, and the marker will highlight. Click the trash can icon RBR#0006106revG – 61... -
Page 62: Reference Data Entry
The reference can be edited in units of % or μmol/l by selecting the preferred unit in the drop-down menu. Automatic The CSV file for the automatic data entry must have two columns; time (in ISO 8601 format), and data (in float/double format). For example: RBR#0006106revG – 62... -
Page 63: Manual
Manual Click the Manual option Click the Reference cell on the plateau to be edited Enter in a value and click the Enter/Return key on the keyboard Complete these previous steps for all points in the calibration RBR#0006106revG – 63... -
Page 64: Saving Coefficients
When the Save button is selected Ruskin will try to write the coefficients to the instrument if it is connected: If it is successful it will display Writing to instrument...Complete If it is not successful it will display Warning: Unable to find Instrument RBRconcerto ####### RBR#0006106revG – 64... -
Page 65: Preferences
15.3 Specify location for log files You can control where log files are stored by default. Specify these locations before downloading any data. Steps From the Options menu, click Preferences. In the list on the left side, click General. RBR#0006106revG – 65... -
Page 66: Specify Language Selection
Log files are used when you request RBR support. Click Apply or OK. You can change where future log files are stored by default at any time. The change takes effect immediately. -
Page 67: Derived Channels Rbrsolo/Duet
To set up the initial values to derive depth and sea pressure select the menu item Options, then select Preferences, then select Derived channels and select the Depth tab. Enable the depth channel and select the appropriate calculation methods and edit the default parameters. RBR#0006106revG – 67... -
Page 68: Dissolved Oxygen Concentration
You can specify how you want the graphical display in the Plot view to behave by default. With the exception of choosing colours for each channel, these preferences can be overridden for a particular graphical display in the Plot view. RBR#0006106revG – 68... -
Page 69: Channel Visibility Tab
STP for a stop event in a dataset. To hide all measured channels, select By default, hide all measured channels checkbox. To hide all derived channels, select By default, hide all derived channels checkbox. To show information, clear the checkbox beside the information you want to be shown. RBR#0006106revG – 69... -
Page 70: Channel Colours Tab
Click the colour box that appears beside the channel list. With the colour dialogue box open, select a colour from the Basic colour area. Select OK to apply the colour to the channel. To create a custom colour: Repeat steps 4 and 5. RBR#0006106revG – 70... - Page 71 Click Define Custom Colours and then choose a colour. Click Add to Custom Colours to add the new colour to Custom colours. Click OK to apply the new custom colour to the channel. RBR#0006106revG – 71...
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