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SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual
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06608106 | issue 2.2
Date:
April 2024
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- Page 1 Date: April 2024 This confidential document was prepared by the staff of Valeport Limited, the Company, and is the property of the Company, which also owns the copyright therein. All rights conferred by the law of the copyright and by virtue of international copyright conventions are reserved to the Company.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction ..........................5 SWiFT Profilers ............................5 SWiFT plus – Profilers with an Optical Sensor ..................6 Sensors ............................. 7 Sound Velocity Measurement ........................7 Conductivity..............................7 Temperature ............................... 7 Pressure Sensor ............................7 Optical Sensors ............................8 2.5.1... - Page 3 10.1 SWiFT and SWiFTplus ..........................52 10.1.1 UKCA Declaration of Conformity ......................52 10.1.2 EU Declaration of Conformity........................ 53 10.2 SWiFT Bluetooth Module - Qualifications and Approvals ..............55 10.2.1 European Union Regulatory Compliance .................... 55 10.2.2 Safety Compliance ..........................55 10.2.3...
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Page 4: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive
The safety of any system incorporating the equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the system. Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the event that your SWiFT should be required to be disposed of, Valeport is WEEE Compliant For disposal instructions please contact Valeport. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 5: Introduction
1 Introduction 1.1 SWiFT Profilers The SWiFT profiler is available in two main forms – SVP and CTD. The SVP is fitted with sound velocity, temperature and pressure sensors, the CTD is fitted with conductivity, temperature and pressure sensors. Configuration and data download is via dedicated Valeport Ocean software - PC or mobile device and can be integrated into 3 party software if required. -
Page 6: Swift Plus - Profilers With An Optical Sensor
1.2 SWiFT plus – Profilers with an Optical Sensor SWiFT SVPplus SWiFT CTDplus Extending the SWiFT functionality still further the SWiFT SVP/CTD plus offers all the operational capability of SWiFT with the addition of an optical sensor. Key Features Applications •... -
Page 7: Sensors
2 Sensors 2.1 Sound Velocity Measurement Utilising Valeport's latest sound velocity sensor, each measurement is made using a single pulse of sound travelling over a precisely known distance, so is independent of the inherent calculation errors present in CTD calculated data. Valeport's unique digital signal processing technique virtually eliminates signal noise and gives almost instantaneous response;... -
Page 8: Optical Sensors
Section 2 | Sensors 2.5 Optical Sensors An optical sensor must be kept clean to operate correctly. Ensure that the SWiFT plus is powered down before cleaning the sensor. Use warm soapy water with a soft bristled brush to remove any light fouling. - Page 9 (MDL) and extends to the upper limit of the instrument (dependent on fluorophore properties, optical filters, LED power, sample volume and optical path length). The optical devices manufactured by Valeport have digital outputs only; at higher concentrations, unlike analogue devices which generally flat-line at full-scale deflection (e.g. FSD 5V) the fluorometer will continue to output a signal which increases with concentration (i.e.
- Page 10 Photo-bleaching is dependent on exposure (intensity of light and duration) and wavelength (UV is more damaging than longer wavelengths). Use of more robust fluorophores is recommended to avoid photo-bleaching. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 10...
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Page 11: Turbidity
2.5.2.2 Safety Statement The Turbidity sensor is classified EXEMPT under the standard 62471. As a Valeport Turbidity sensor is classified as EXEMPT a hazard label in not required. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE OPTICAL APERTURE © 2024 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 12: Calculated Parameters
SWiFT SVP 2.6.1.1 DASH – Calculated Density From directly measured sound velocity, temperature and pressure, SWiFT calculates Salinity using a proprietary Valeport algorithm developed from extensive laboratory and fieldwork. This Salinity value is then used to compute Conductivity using standard EOS80 formulas. - Page 13 SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 2.6.2.3 Calculated Density From directly measured conductivity, temperature and pressure, density is calculated using standard EOS80 formulas. Type: Calculated Accuracy: ±0.01 kg/m Resolution: 0.001 kg/m © 2024 – Valeport Ltd...
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Page 14: Operational Battery Life
Section 2 | Sensors 2.7 Operational Battery Life It can be assumed that a SWiFT SVP and SWiFT CTD use a similar amount of energy during operation. For the SWiFTplus calculations a worst-case scenario is used – Chlorophyll a. These calculations are an indication only and actual performance will depend on a number of factors not modelled in this calculation. -
Page 15: Physical Characteristics
2.0kg (in air) / 0.9kg (in water) 3.0kg (in air) /1.8kg (in water) with optional deployment weight 3.2 Dimensions - SWiFT SVP Please refer to Valeport for more detailed dimensions if required. 3.3 Dimensions - SWiFT SVPplus © 2024 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 16: Dimensions - Swift Ctd
Section 3 | Physical Characteristics 3.4 Dimensions - SWiFT CTD Please refer to Valeport for more detailed dimensions if required. 3.5 Dimensions - SWiFT CTDplus 3.6 Dimensions – SWiFT Deep CTD © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 16... -
Page 17: Rechargeable Battery
SWiFT plus is being used. Environmental factors have to be considered as well as the age of the battery, the time the SWiFT is switched on as well as the time in the water all have to be taken into consideration. -
Page 18: Charging
The suspension spar contains a vent hole in case of pressure build up in the housing. This venting hole must be kept clean and clear. If the SWiFT is used in a manner not specified by Valeport the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired. -
Page 19: Charging From A Laptop Usb Port
USB sockets (usually marked yellow) that often are capable of higher output currents. The SWiFT’s electronics is able to detect the higher current available resulting in faster charging cycles. The SWiFT also maintains the maximum charge voltage at a reduced level, resulting in longer battery life. -
Page 20: Lithium Ion Battery Certification
Section 4 | Rechargeable Battery 4.2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Certification As certified above the SWiFT’s rechargeable, Lithium Ion battery is not subject to any shipping restriction © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 20... -
Page 21: Operation
06608106 | issue: 2.2 5 Operation SWiFT is switched on and off by a quarter turn of the ring surrounding the deployment spar end cap. The turn can be in either direction The SWiFT has an optional deployment cage that can be used to attach additional weight or afford additional protection if required. -
Page 22: Valeport Ocean Software
Valeport Ocean Software 5.2 Interfacing a SWiFT The SWiFT is designed to communicate primarily through a Bluetooth interface but has a PC cabled USB-RS232 comms capability as a fall back. The integral Bluetooth module communicates with an iOS and Android App and can be used with Valeport's Ocean software using the supplied Bluetooth module. -
Page 23: Bluetooth Communications
SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 Please note that when the USB cable is plugged into the SWiFT the GNSS module is disabled and the status light is switched off. The SWiFT will be assigned a COM port (e.g. COM10) and on every subsequent connection it should retain this port assignment. -
Page 24: Configuration
The module scans every 10 seconds so may take up to 10 seconds to connect after the SWiFT is switched on or comes into range. The LED on the module gives an indication of operational status. -
Page 25: Operational Status
Flashing Low Power Mode enabled (pre September 2019) 5.6 Operational Modes Use Valeport Ocean Software to configure the SWiFT and control the data download process. 5.6.1 Smart Profile Mode A Smart Profile is the normal form of operation. An observation for each sensor – Sound Speed\Conductivity, Temperature, Pressure will be recorded at each Depth Increment as defined in the settings dialogue. - Page 26 Section 5 | Operation © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 26...
- Page 27 GNSS fix until deployed into the water. GNSS and all LEDs are disabled at ~2m depth to conserve power. If no GNSS fix is acquired before the SWiFT is deployed, the profile data will still be recorded but with a position of 999,999.
- Page 28 This should be set to a magnitude greater than the local sea and swell or there is a risk that the data recording may be terminated prematurely. The Trigger Depth is the depth, close to the surface, at which the Profile will stop and close the logging file. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 28...
- Page 29 Select the file types and their location: Select which file format(s) you would like the automatically down loaded file to be exported in and their destination. Winch Control: SWiFT can be operated in an autonomous mode with a winch – set up as required. Please contact Valeport for further information Once the required settings are programmed click .
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Page 30: Continuous Mode
GPS fix before starting data collection? Once the unit is placed into run mode, either by turning the SWiFT on, or sending a run command: the following criteria must be met before logging will start: •... -
Page 31: Optical Sensor Test- Swift Plus
SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 5.7 Optical Sensor Test- SWiFT plus In order to confirm the correct operation of the optical sensor in the SWiFT plus it is possible to conduct an in-air test. •... -
Page 32: Tare
There are 4 instances when the flag will be set to 0 (zero) and, therefore, the SWiFT will not be in a correct state to be deployed, it will not record data. Ocean will attempt to recover the situation using a specific reset command. -
Page 33: Status Message
The SWiFT continuously broadcasts a status message over Bluetooth when on the surface. It allows for the status of the SWiFT to be determined without interrupting its operation. The message is broadcast every 10 seconds and is in the form of a proprietary NMEA type message. -
Page 34: Data File Translation
Section 5 | Operation 5.11.2 Data File Translation Once downloaded from the SWiFT, profiles can be exported from Ocean to the following Industry Standard formats. The following profile formats are available in the iOS and Android App: Valeport File (default) .vp2 format... - Page 35 SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 Example: $PVCT2 – all SWiFT CTDs $PVCT2,20200728,141318,0000.725,mS/cm,10.228,dBar,0.019,DegC,0.236,ug/l,,,4.08,V,352*04 Where: $PVCT2 Name Units Format 20200728 Date YYYYMMDD 141318 Time hhmmss 0000.000 Conductivity mS/cm xxxx.xxx mS/cm Units mS/cm 10.228 Pressure dBar x.xxx...
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Page 36: Power Saving Modes
As a factory default this is set to 120 mins. This value can be changed with a configuration code or disabled, see below. If the SWiFT has automatically turned it off, all the status lights will be off and the switch ring will need to be rotated two quarter turns to wake it up. -
Page 37: Bluetooth Sleep Mode In Valeport Ocean
The following message is displayed if the SWiFT is successfully placed into Sleep Mode: In this mode all sensors are disabled and the SWiFT will appear to be off. If in range, the LED on the PC Bluetooth Module will show as connected (solid blue). -
Page 38: Bluetooth Sleep Mode Detail - Manual Operation (Post September 2019)
6.2.2 Low Power Mode Detail - Pre September 2019 If you have an older SWiFT – pre-September 2019 and require to operate in a low power mode, please contact Valeport to discuss upgrading your instrument. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd... -
Page 39: Care And Maintenance
SWiFT Deep Seal Cap The deep version of the SWiFT has a different design and rather than a Deployment Spar it has a Seal Cap, the Seal Cap is not designed for the instrument to be deployed from instead the SWiFT Deep comes with a deployment cage. - Page 40 It will, however, prevent the battery from becoming fully discharged that can cause significant problems for the battery when it is recharged. • Returned to its clean and dry transit case. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 40...
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Page 41: Upgrading Your Swift
8.1 Valeport SWiFT - Firmware Upgrade This procedure describes the upgrade process for the firmware of a SWiFT. This upgrade is required to operate with the new Valeport Connect PC and Connect iOS applications and is compatible with Valeport Ocean. -
Page 42: Step 2 - Update The Firmware
1. Unplug any devices interfaced to any serial ports on the PC 2. Install SWiFT Bootloader (vpSWiFTBootLoaderSetup.exe) 3. Interface the SWiFT to the PC with the provided USB lead 4. Ensure the SWiFT is powered on If you are operating a laptop on battery power, ensure you have sufficient power to complete... - Page 43 SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 Click A summary of which device will be programmed with which firmware will be displayed. Check carefully you are programming the correct device with the correct firmware: © 2024 – Valeport Ltd...
- Page 44 Section 8 | Upgrading Your SWiFT Once you are satisfied everything is correct, select The status of the firmware update will be displayed. The LED’s on the SWiFT will flash and may go off completely at times. Do not interrupt this process.
- Page 45 After updating your firmware, it is very important that you insure a valid GPS fix is received by the unit before it is deployed. The system must have valid clock and date settings in order to open logging files correctly If the firmware update fails, contact Valeport for support: Email: support@valeport.co.uk Tel: +44(0)1803 869292 (UK office hours only) ©...
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Page 46: Bluetooth Adapter - Re-Program And Pair
0400EA-BT-DUAL 04000568-DUAL 04000568-DUAL-2 • Select the instrument type: SWiFT: SWiFT SVP & CTD and SWiFT SVPplus & CTDplus Rapid: original Rapid, pre 2018 Rapid Logger (Bluetooth LE Mode): ProLogger Module (rapidPro SVT, CTD and CTDplus) - Factory Default. Rapid Logger (Classic Mode): ProLogger Module (rapidPro SVT, CTD and CTDplus). - Page 47 SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 The Bluetooth Configurator application will then display any available sensors within range of the wireless module. Select the appropriate sensor/serial number from the list. If it doesn't, ensure it is powered up, in range and not connected to another adapter or Bluetooth...
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Page 48: Ordering And Part Numbers
Section 9 | Ordering and Part Numbers 9 Ordering and Part Numbers 9.1 SWiFT SVP DESCRIPTION Part No. Basic Instruments SWiFT SVP Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 500m (from September 2019) Fitted with • 35mm Carbon composite time of flight SV sensor •... -
Page 49: Swift Ctd
0660SA37 SWiFT CTD Cage 9.3 SWiFT Deep CTD DESCRIPTION Part No. Basic Instruments SWiFT Deep CTD Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 6000m Fitted with • 0660050 - XXX Inductive Conductivity sensor • Either 100, 200, 300, 600 bar Pressure sensor - 0.01% FS •... - Page 50 Multi-zone Charger Valeport Ocean Software iOS and Android Apps available to download System transit case XXX denotes the pressure sensor SWiFT Deep CTDplus Profiler - Titanium housing rated to 6000m Fitted with • Inductive Conductivity sensor • Either 100, 200, 300, 600 bar Pressure sensor - 0.01% FS •...
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Page 51: Declarations Of Conformity
Any changes or modifications to the product or accessories supplied, that are not authorised by Valeport Ltd, could void the CE compliance of the product and negate your authority to operate it. This product has demonstrated CE compliance under conditions that include the use of shielded cables. -
Page 52: Swift And Swiftplus
Section 10 | Declarations of Conformity 10.1 SWiFT and SWiFTplus 10.1.1 UKCA Declaration of Conformity © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 52... -
Page 53: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 10.1.2 EU Declaration of Conformity © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 53... - Page 54 Section 10 | Declarations of Conformity © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 54...
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Page 55: Swift Bluetooth Module - Qualifications And Approvals
06608106 | issue: 2.2 10.2 SWiFT Bluetooth Module - Qualifications and Approvals SWiFT Profilers (from September 2019) have u-blox type NINA B112 stand-alone Bluetooth® module fitted as standard. It complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/E. -
Page 56: Fcc Statement
10.2.5 Labelling Requirements for End Product For an end product using the NINA-B1 modules there must be a label containing, at least, the following information: This device contains FCC ID: XPYNINAB1 IC: 8595A-NINAB1 © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 56... -
Page 57: Fcc And Ic Ids
4.0.0 or later Table: NINA-B1 Bluetooth QD IDs There is a u-blox type AG OBS421 Bluetooth module fitted in the USB communications device supplied with the SWiFT. Please see section Bluetooth Module for details © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 57... -
Page 58: Japan Radio Equipment Compliance
The said legal communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. 10.2.10 KCC South Korea Compliance © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 58... -
Page 59: Anatel Brazil Compliance
SWiFT, SWiFTplus & SWiFT Deep Operating Manual 06608106 | issue: 2.2 10.2.11 Anatel Brazil Compliance Statement translation: “This equipment operates on a secondary basis and, consequently, must accept harmful interference, including from stations of the same kind, and may not cause harmful interference to systems operating on a primary basis.”... -
Page 60: Antennas
The NINA-B1 series modules comply with the "Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment" (RoHS) No natural rubbers, hygroscopic materials, or materials containing asbestos are employed. © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 60... -
Page 61: Pc Bluetooth Module
10.3 PC Bluetooth Module 10.3.1 EU Declaration of Conformity SWiFT CTD Profilers have u-blox type AG OBS421 stand-alone dual-mode Bluetooth® module fitted as standard. There is the same type of Bluetooth module fitted in the USB communications device supplied with the SWiFT. -
Page 62: World Usb Charger - 2.4A
Section 10 | Declarations of Conformity 10.4 World USB Charger – 2.4A As supplied with the SWiFT Instrument © 2024 – Valeport Ltd Page | 62...
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