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- Page 1 AML-3 LGR: User Manual Multiparameter Logger Instrument For more information visit AMLoceanographic.com or call +1 250-656-0771...
- Page 2 04 Jan 2021 Deep Variant Details Added 03 Feb 2021 Sleep Mode, GPS Offline Assist, GPS listener 25 Feb 2021 WiFi password 07 Sep 2021 Storage Recommendations, Additional Commands, USB FAQ 05 Nov 2021 Regulatory Information AML Oceanographic Ltd. 2/38...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.4 Power Management 3.5 Manage Files 3.6 Firmware Updates 3.7 Command Prompt 3.8 GPS Offline Assist 4 Contact AML Service Sales 5 Appendix A - Full command list 5.1 Sampling commands 5.2 Monitor Configurations and commands AML Oceanographic Ltd. 3/38... - Page 4 8.2 Seals and Plugs 9 Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations 10 Appendix F - USB FAQ 11 Appendix G - Regulatory Information 12 Appendix H - Warranty Statement AML Warranty Policy: New Product (Instrumentation) AML Oceanographic Ltd. 4/38...
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Page 5: Introduction
The ‘3’ designation refers to the number of sensors that may be simultaneously installed on the instrument’s endcap. There are two primary configurations of instruments in the AML-3 family: the AML-3 LGR, a self-powered instrument designed for profiling applications, and the AML-3 RT, an externally powered instrument intended for Real Time applications. - Page 6 NOTE: Different cage lengths are available, depending on the sensor payload. Shown above is the shortest cage option. Figure 1: A typical AML-3 LGR arrangement. The arrangement shown here is representative only and may differ from the Reader’s instrument. AML Oceanographic Ltd.
- Page 7 By default, AML-3 LGR instruments come equipped with a shackle, a USB-C connector, a power switch, and a status indicator LED. The shackle has a hole coincident with the axis of the instrument to facilitate suspension during deployment. The end of the instrument opposite the shackle houses the sensor payload which is mechanically protected by a thread-on cage.
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Page 8: Communicating With The Instrument
Applying connector grease to the port can increase resistance to damage from a splash of water when the cover is off. AML-3 LGR instruments come with a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable to maximize PC compatibility. The instrument may be connected to any USB-C port using a standard USB-C interconnect cable, so if the provided cable is lost it is feasible to purchase an off the shelf replacement, provided the cable is rated to handle 5W. -
Page 9: Charging The Instrument
‘off’ - typically on the order of 8hrs. When deploying an AML-3 LGR Instrument where the indicator cannot be viewed directly, it is recommended the internal battery thresholds be modified to protect the internal battery from completely discharging, causing damage to the instrument. -
Page 10: Indicator Led Flash Patterns
Flash patterns are specific to LGR instruments, RT instruments may display different indications. 2 - The instrument may be deployed in any of these states. Data will be logged. 3 - 6000m AML-3 LGR instruments do not have on board GPS. Double-flash will not occur. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 10/38... -
Page 11: Pressure Ratings
Similarly, a 6000m instrument equipped with a 500dBar pressure sensor is also limited to deployments of 500m depth or less. The instrument pressure rating is identified on the end of the instrument, adjacent to the shackle. Typical ratings for AML-3 LGR instruments are 500m and 6000m. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 11/38... -
Page 12: Getting Started
Sailfish; a user-friendly GUI-based platform which allows users to configure an instrument, observe live sensor measurements (live data streaming), and download logged data. Sailfish may be downloaded free of charge from the AML Oceanographic website (www.AMLoceanographic.com). Sailfish provides the easiest means of adjusting the instrument’s configuration. Advanced commands exist, however, and may be applied via command line. - Page 13 To use Sailfish to configure the AML-3 LGR instrument, follow the procedure described below: 1. Download the Sailfish install file from the AML website and follow the on-screen installation instructions. Sailfish is compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 10. a. Note: be sure to enable both private and public network access if prompted during installation.
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Page 14: Conducting A Profile
8. If the instrument was connected via WiFi then it’s connection to Sailfish will be lost (by default, the instrument will turn its WiFi off when in water). Sailfish will recognize this action and sit idle, awaiting for the instrument to return to the surface. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 14/38... -
Page 15: Connecting A Gps Listener
2. To configure the GPS listener settings, click the ‘Gear Icon’ on the listener tile. 3. Configure the settings according to your external GPS listener device. Both serial and UDP connections are supported. Sailfish will remember your GPS listener settings and AML Oceanographic Ltd. 15/38... - Page 16 ‘Instrument Settings’ icon on the Device Tile and selecting ‘Sync GPS to Listener’ 6. If your instrument’s location mode was previously set to ‘GPS’, you will be prompted to set it to ‘Manual’. Doing this will tell the instrument to ignore it’s on-board GPS module. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 16/38...
- Page 17 7. If connection to the GPS listener is lost, you can still sync to the last known location until you disable the GPS listener or close Sailfish. 8. To automatically sync your instrument to the GPS listener every time you reconnect to Sailfish, enable the ‘Auto Update Instrument Location” setting. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 17/38...
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Page 18: Configuration Using Sailfish
(20Hz) sample rate. Sample Unit Available when time is selected as the sample trigger. Options are /second (per second), /minute (per minute), /hour (per hour), seconds, minutes and hours. Sample Rate Available when time is selected as the AML Oceanographic Ltd. 18/38... -
Page 19: Log Parameters
Select the GPS source to synchronize the instrument to. Options are Instrument (internal GPS), manual (external GPS), and none. 3.4 Power Management Setting Description In-Water WiFi Sleep Specify if the WiFi chip should be disabled while underwater or not. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 19/38... -
Page 20: Manage Files
Enables Sailfish to download Offline Assist data from the internet and send it to the connected instrument. This can dramatically improve GPS lock times. Offline Assist Last Download Specifies the last day that Offline Assist data was Date downloaded. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 20/38... -
Page 21: Contact Aml
4 Contact AML 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 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. 21/38... -
Page 22: Appendix A - Full Command List
Note: averaging applies only to monitor data. Log files will record individual samples. display burst Display the current burst mode settings. set trigger [time | sound | pressure] Set the sampling trigger to sample by time, sound velocity increment or pressure increment. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 22/38... -
Page 23: Monitor Configurations And Commands
When disabled, a single carriage return will halt monitoring. set monitor auto <seconds> Monitoring will begin automatically after an interval of inactivity. Setting to “0” disables auto monitor. Min value: 5 This command applies only to monitoring via serial connection AML Oceanographic Ltd. 23/38... -
Page 24: Log File Format/Monitor Output
Print the current monitor settings. 5.3 Log File Format/Monitor Output Command Description set scan <parameter> Add a parameter to be included in the log file and monitor output. Optional Parameters: date time bat (Battery) AML Oceanographic Ltd. 24/38... -
Page 25: Uv Antifouling
Set the duty cycle of the UV lantern in seconds. Note: Setting UV time to 0 0 will disable light emission. 5.5 Data Logging Command Description display status Print the current logging status, including in-water status, number of samples recorded, log duration, and sample rate. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 25/38... -
Page 26: Help
BAUD rate of their terminal program. 5.8 Sensor commands Command Description display sensors Print information about all connected sensors. rawtalk <port> Start a rawtalk session with a connected sensor. Send <1s pause>+++<1s pause> to exit the rawtalk session. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 26/38... -
Page 27: System Commands
Sailfish with an active internet connection at least once every 5 days. Offline data will help improve lock times on power up. Note: This is a secure command. 5.11 Power commands Command Description poweroff Turn the instrument off indefinitely, until the power dial AML Oceanographic Ltd. 27/38... - Page 28 Set the threshold for the low battery shutdown to be triggered. If the instrument’s battery voltage drops below this threshold the instrument will shut down. It is not recommended to set this lower than 6.2 V. Note: This is a secure command. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 28/38...
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Page 29: Appendix B - Output Formats
6.2 AMLx Format The AMLx format is a proprietary self-describing string that does not rely on assumed static meta-data for interpretation. Each sentence contains sufficient information to contextualize the measurement data provided. The general format of AMLx is: AML Oceanographic Ltd. 29/38... - Page 30 Temperature from an SVT.X2 sensor Cond Conductivity TempCT Temperature from a CT.X2 sensor. Pressure Pressure Turbidity Turbidity Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved Oxygen CDOM/FDOM Chloro-blue Chlorophyll, blue excitation Chloro-red Chlorophyll, red excitation Fluorescein Fluorescein dye Oil-crude Crude oil Oil-fine Fine oil AML Oceanographic Ltd. 30/38...
- Page 31 Brighteners Optical brighteners Phycocyanin Phycocyanin (freshwater cyanobacteria) Phycoerythrin Phycoerythrin (marine cyanobacteria) PTSA PTSA Rhodamine Rhodamine Tryptophan Tryptophan AML Oceanographic Ltd. 31/38...
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Page 32: Appendix C - Calculated Parameters
C - conductivity, T- temperature, SV - sound velocity, P- pressure 1 - Instrument will report 0-90 PSU, however PSS-78 equation is valid only from 2-50 PSU. *Calculated salinity must be enabled for the calculated Sound Velocity to operate correctly AML Oceanographic Ltd. 32/38... -
Page 33: Appendix D - Equipping An Instrument
Most combinations of X2Change™ sensors are permitted (See notes on installing sensors). 8.1.1 Removing Sensors 1. If a UV antifouling system is installed, the retaining clip must be removed prior to removing the sensor cage. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 33/38... -
Page 34: Installing Sensors
3. Align the sensor with the sensor port so that the lock and key of the lemo connectors are aligned. 4. Place the sensor into the port. 5. Push the sensor until it drops down into the port enough to allow the orange locking sleeve threads to engage the port threads. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 34/38... -
Page 35: Seals And Plugs
Before deployment, ensure that every empty X2Change™ sensor port is sealed with the X2Change™ Blanking Plug, the USB-C port is capped, and each MCBH is plugged with its dummy plug or cable. Contact AML Support to replace lost plugs or caps. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 35/38... -
Page 36: Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations
9 Appendix E - Long Term Storage Recommendations AML recommends fully charging the internal battery of the instrument before storage, as well as re-charging the instrument fully every 6 months. Failure to maintain battery charge can damage the instrument. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 36/38... -
Page 37: Appendix F - Usb Faq
USB cable. In cases where you instrument? have to use a different one, you may do so but AML cannot guarantee that it meets the required specification in order to work seamlessly with our instrument. AML Oceanographic Ltd. 37/38... -
Page 38: Appendix G - Regulatory Information
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.
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