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Sea-Bird Scientific SBE 63 User Manual

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SBE 63 Optical Dissolved Oxygen
Document No.
SBE63ODO
Release Date:
2024-08-27
Version:
B
User manual
425-643-9866
seabird.com
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  • Page 1 User manual SBE 63 Optical Dissolved Oxygen sensor Document No. SBE63ODO Release Date: 2024-08-27 Version: 425-643-9866 seabird.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........................17 6.1 Plastic sensor maintenance....................... 17 6.2 Examine O-rings........................17 6.3 Clean bulkhead connectors......................17 6.4 Install or remove SBE 63 from sensor mount................18 6.5 Spare parts and accessories...................... 19 6.6 Sensor calibration........................19 Section 7 Reference: command descriptions ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Safety Information

    Section 1 Safety information Please read this entire manual before this equipment is unpacked, set up, or operated. Pay attention to all danger, warning, and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. D A N G E R Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 6 Safety information...

  • Page 7: Section 2 Sbe 63 Quick Start Guide

    4. Set the date and time and configure the data collection settings. 5. Send the GetSD and GetCC commands to verify status and calibration coefficients. 6. Install the I/O cable and attach the SBE 63 to the sensor with which it will be deployed (if not used as a stand-alone sensor).
  • Page 8 SBE 63 quick start guide...

  • Page 9: Section 3 Specifications

    Section 3 Specifications 3.1 Mechanical Weight, 600 m, plastic, in air 0.245 kg Weight, 7000 m, titanium, in air, 0.27 kg Depth rating, plastic 600 m Depth rating, titanium 7000 m Optional hardware to use with SBE 16plus V2, 16plus-IM V2, 19plus V2, plastic, 5000 m 0.19 kg Optional hardware to use with SBE 16plus V2, 16plus-IM V2, 19plus V2, titanium, 7000 m 0.545 kg...

  • Page 10: Electrical And Communications

    Specifications 3.2 Electrical and communications Input from external power supply 6-24 VDC Communication interface RS232 Data collection rate 1 Hz Software Seaterm V2, 2.6.2 and newer Firmware 3.2.2 and newer 3.3 Analytical Calibration range 0–450 µmol/kg Measurement range TBD but determined it would be in µmol/kg Field accuracy 2% of full scale with specific language as after in-air cal on a float Sample-based drift...

  • Page 11: Section 4 Set Up Sensor And Verify Operation

    MicroCAT by the manufacturer. • On a Navis float CTD or other Argo float CTD, the SBE 63 is installed with the CTD. The Navis float controller includes the RS232 interface that is required by the SBE 4.2 Install software and test sensor Make sure that the sensor is connected to a power supply and PC through the serial connector on the supplied cable.

  • Page 12: Software Menu Items

    Set up sensor and verify operation 4.2.1 Software menu items The menu items in Seasave are shown below. Menu item Description File Load command file opens the selected .xml command file in the "Send Commands" area. Unload command file closes the file and removes the commands from the "Send Commands" area. Exit closes the program.

  • Page 13: Section 5 Deployment And Recovery

    Make sure that <TxPwrSave> in the GetSD or GetHD response is 0 (set by the manufacturer). If the SBE 63 will be deployed on a SBE 19plus V2 in Profiling mode, make sure that the <SerPause> in the GetSD or GetHD response is 1 (set by the manufacturer). For a SBE...

  • Page 14: Polled Data Collection

    Examples of polled data collection are shown below. SBE 63 stand-alone operation Supply power to the SBE 63. Select Connect in the Communications menu of the Seaterm232 software. Select the Capture menu to save data to a file. Send SetAutoRun=0 to set up the sensor to wait for a command.

  • Page 15: Autonomous Operation

    Turn off the power to the SBE 63. To start data collection, connect the SBE 63 to the SBE 41 connector. Each time the SBE 41 takes a measurement, it supplies power to the SBE 63 and sends a TS command.

  • Page 16: Default Data Format

    Verify setup. Remove power from the SBE 63. To start data collection, connect the SBE 63 to a power supply and data controller (logger). To stop, remove power. To operate the SBE without a data controller, supply power then push Connect in the Communications menu of the Seaterm232 software.

  • Page 17: Data Format: Sensor Name, Serial Number, Converted Oxygen

    In a well ventilated area, use the purge port (if the sensor is so equipped), or very SLOWLY loosen the bulkhead connector to let the pressure release. 1. Flush the SBE 63 with fresh water. 2. Do not leave the SBE 63 in direct sunlight.
  • Page 18 Deployment and recovery...

  • Page 19: Section 6 Maintenance

    Section 6 Maintenance W A R N I N G If the user thinks that a sensor has water in the pressure housing: Disconnect the sensor from any power supply. Put on safety glasses and make sure that the sensor is pointed away from the body and other people.

  • Page 20: Install Or Remove Sbe 63 From Sensor Mount

    8. Use a lint-free wipe to clean any unwanted lubricant from the sides of the connectors. 6.4 Install or remove SBE 63 from sensor mount Follow the steps below to remove or install the SBE 63 on the optional sensor mount.

  • Page 21: Spare Parts And Accessories

    1. Remove the two 10-24 x ½" titanium cap screws from the back of the sensor mount. 2. Pull the SBE 63 straight out of the sensor mount. Keep the O-rings if they are in good condition. It may be necessary to wear a rubber glove for a better grip, or to insert one of the cap screws into the sensor mount and turn once or twice to push the SBE 63 off of the mount.
  • Page 22 Maintenance Recommended calibration intervals Continuous long-term deployments show that the sensor can measure oxygen for more than a year and stay within 2% of the initial calibration. The manufacturer recommends calibration and service at the shortest of the intervals below for best operation and accuracy: •...

  • Page 23: Section 7 Reference: Command Descriptions

    • The sensor sends Command failed: Unknown command if a command is invalid. • If the SBE 63 does not return an S> prompt after a command, push Enter or Esc to see the S> prompt. • Remove power or push the Esc key or send Stop to stop the sensor as it transmits data.
  • Page 24 Manufacture date, days since 1/1/2000 PCB assemblies and S/Ns Optical film serial number Power supply voltage Software used to transmit firmware to SBE 63 Calibration date, days since 1/1/2000 SetBaud= Baud rate for communication Blue LED counter, total "on" time, seconds...
  • Page 25 Reference: command descriptions Firmware version and date Software used to transmit firmware to SBE 63 Manufacture date, days since 1/1/2000 Calibration date, days since 1/1/2000 Power supply voltage SetBaud= Communication baud rate Analog gain Analog offset Blue LED counter, total "on" time, seconds...

  • Page 26: General Setup

    Reference: command descriptions GetAutoRun start data collection when power is supplied SetAutoRun= GetBlueTUp blue LED counter total "on" time manufacturer GetCalDate calibration date SetCalDate= GetA0 calibration coefficient SetA0 GetA1 calibration coefficient SetA1 GetA2 calibration coefficient SetA2 GetB0 calibration coefficient SetB0 GetB1 calibration coefficient SetB1...

  • Page 27: Data Collection

    In Seaterm232, go to the Communications menu, then Configure. Select the new baud rate then push OK. • Required setup when the SBE 63 is used with a 16plus V2, 16plus-IM, or 19plus V2: • SetBaud=CTD baud rate (1200 for the 16plus-IM.) •...
  • Page 28 Reference: command descriptions SetA0=F F=A0 coefficient SetA1=F F=A1 coefficient SetA2=F F=A2 coefficient SetB0=F F=B0 coefficient SetB1=F F=B1 coefficient SetC0=F F=C0 coefficient SetC1=F F=C1 coefficient SetC2=F F=C2 coefficient SetE=F F=E coefficient SetSolB0=F F=SolB0 coefficient SetSolB1=F F=SolB1 coefficient SetSolB2=F F=SolB2 coefficient SetSolB3=F F=SolB3 coefficient SetSolC0=F F=SolC0 coefficient...

  • Page 29: Section 8 General Information

    Section 8 General information Revised editions of this user manual are on the manufacturer's website. 8.1 Warranty Refer to the manufacturer's website for warranty information (seabird.com/warranty). 8.2 Service and support The manufacturer recommends that sensors be sent back to the manufacturer annually to be cleaned, calibrated, and for standard maintenance.
  • Page 30 General information...
  • Page 32 Sea-Bird Electronics 13431 NE 20th Street Bellevue WA 98005 U.S.A. (425) 643-9866 © Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., 2022-2024. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. *SBE63ODO*...

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