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February 2025
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  • Page 1 TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL SeaGuard February 2025 SeaGuard Platform...
  • Page 2 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform...
  • Page 3 New layout, warnings and safety added content © Copyright: Aanderaa Data Instruments AS Contact information: Aanderaa Data Instrument AS Visiting address: TEL: +47 55 604800 PO BOX 103, Midttun Sandalsringen 5b 5843 Bergen, NORWAY 5843 Bergen, Norway EMAIL: aanderaa.support@xylem.com WEB: http://www.aanderaa.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................9 Purpose and Scope ..........................9 Applicable Documents ..........................11 References ............................. 11 Abbreviations ............................12 CHAPTER 1 Warnings & Precautions ..........................13 1.1 General safety precautions ....................... 13 1.2 Waste Management &...
  • Page 5 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 5 5.9 AiCaP Sensor Deployment settings ....................52 5.9.1 Site Info ............................. 52 5.9.2 Dependencies ..........................53 5.10 System Configuration ........................54 5.11 System Configuration Real-Time ....................55 5.11.1 Channel Selection ........................55 5.11.2 USB Client Data Options ......................
  • Page 6 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.21.3 pH Calculations ........................84 5.21.4 Temperature Calculations ......................86 5.22 System Overview ..........................87 5.23 Save configuration to file ......................... 87 5.24 System Status ..........................88 5.25 Interpretations of the LED on the front panel ................... 88 5.26 Time change ...........................
  • Page 7 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 7 7.10 Communication: set up modem, GPS, auxiliary device ..............122 7.11 Routed device configuration ......................124 7.12 Instrument setup ........................... 125 7.13 RS-422 transmission line explained....................126 CHAPTER 8 Status codes ............................
  • Page 8 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 14.1 Upload SeaGuardII Image and Update New Registry ..............152 14.2 Instructions for Uploading SeaGuardII Image ................152 CHAPTER 15 System-based examples and cables ..................... 154 15.1 Connecting Cables........................156 15.1.1 For AiCaP DCS/DCPS ......................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 9 INTRODUCTION Purpose and Scope This operating manual describes the configuration of the SeaGuardII platform with sensors, the operating instructions and maintenance. It covers both the standard SeaGuardII platform with self- recording option and SeaGuardII Real-Time with additional real-time possibilities.

  • Page 10: Document Overview

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Document Overview CHAPTER 1 gives information about warnings and safety. CHAPTER 2 is a short description of the SeaGuardII Platform including connectors, sensor connection and real-time options. CHAPTER 3 gives a short get started instruction.

  • Page 11: Applicable Documents

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 11 Applicable Documents Form 572 Test & Specification Sheet Form 667 Pressure Certificate Form 135 Service Order form D-409 Data Sheet SeaGuardII DCP TD 312 Configuration guide for DCPS and SeaGuardII DCP AADI Real-Time collector operating manual TD 268 AADI Real-Time output protocol...

  • Page 12: Abbreviations

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Abbreviations AiCaP Aanderaa Protocol: Automated idle Line CANbus Protocol ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Controller Area Network - sometimes referred to as CANbus COM port Communication port used for Serial communication RS232/RS422 DCPS Doppler Current Profiler Sensor Doppler Current Sensor (Single point)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Warnings & Precautions

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 13 CHAPTER 1 Warnings & Precautions General safety precautions SeaGuardII are reliable and safe to use. Care has been taken to ensure that safety is an important part of the design. To provide high quality data over an extended period and in addition to prevent injuries during installation and operation the guidelines and precautions in this manual should be followed.
  • Page 14 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Warning: This product contains Polyurethane. If exposed to temperatures of 150°C or more, isocyanates will be released. Do not execute any hot work on this product without consulting the factory. In the case of burning or explosion, toxic fumes will be released.

  • Page 15: Waste Management & Disposal

    More information on return policies can be found at renas.no. If you located outside Norway contact our local dealer or contact your local WEEE authorized representative. For further assistance contact Aanderaa.support@xylem.com Batteries. Listed below are the three types of batteries available for the SeaGuardII •...

  • Page 16: Toxic Fumes

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Toxic fumes Warning: This product contains Polyurethane Foam. If exposed to temperatures of 150̊ C or more, isocyanates will be released. Do not execute any hotwork on this product without consulting the factory. In the case of burning or explosion, toxic fumes will be released.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Short Description And Specifications

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 17 CHAPTER 2 Short Description and Specifications Description The SeaGuardII consists of a platform with datalogger based on the AiCaP communication protocol. The AiCaP, CAN bus Protocol, is designed to operate as a network connection between a control unit and nodes.

  • Page 18: Seaguardii Platform Design And Parts

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform SeaGuardII Platform design and parts An example of the SeaGuardII Platform with DCPS, Turbidity and Pressure sensors mounted on the top-end plate. An optional external cable for real time communication is added.
  • Page 19 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 19 Top-end plate USB-port Status LED Power button SD card cover Figure 2-3: Front view of the SeaGuardII Reset button SD-card Power button Boot loader SD-card cover Figure 2-4: SD-card slot...
  • Page 20 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Inner Frame Complete J2 on Main Board to J2 on Panel Board Main Board Panel Board Main Cover Figure 2-5: Assembly drawing...
  • Page 21 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 21 Zinc Anode Center Sealing Plug Sealing Plug Top End Plate Setscrew for each sensor position Battery Lid Upper battery Lower Battery Battery Lid Lock Figure 2-6: Side/Rear view of inner frame The position of each sensor is important especially if a Conductivity Sensor is used.

  • Page 22: Available Sensors For Connection To The Seaguardii Platform

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Available sensors for connection to the SeaGuardII Platform List of Aanderaa hydrological sensors that can be connected to the SeaGuardII: Table 2-1 Aanderaa hydrological sensors. Parameter Part Number Data Sheet RS-232 AiCaP DCPS Doppler Current Profiler...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    A SeaGuardII Platform are delivered with some standard part but also a lot of optional extra features are available such as sensors from both Aanderaa and other Xylem brands and many 3 party sensors can be used. Some sensors can be connected directly to SeaGuardII top-end plate while others need an adapter or cable.

  • Page 24: Selectable Features

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Selectable features: In addition to the delivery included in SeaGuardII Platform Basic we offer different standard packages, or you may configure the instrument with additional features. Sensor can also be moved from one SeaGuardII to another and additional sensors can be ordered.

  • Page 25: Configure Seaguardii Platform

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 25 Configure SeaGuardII Platform The following chapters will guide you through all configuration of SeaGuardII Platform and attached sensors. You may either configure the instrument using the USB cable following the delivery or if you have a real-time solution you may configure through this connection.

  • Page 26: Real Time Data Transfer With Seaguardii

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Real time data transfer with SeaGuardII When enabled for real-time data transfer each new data record will be transmitted through the communication port immediately. SeaGuardII supports cabled real-time transfer, GPRS, radio modem and equivalent data channels where modem can be used without initiation messages (e.g.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Establish Contact Between Instrument And Pc

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 27 CHAPTER 4 Establish contact between Instrument and PC Since the introduction of SeaGuard Aanderaa has used Windows Mobile Device Center for connection between logger and PC. This WMDC has been a part of Windows until Windows10, and in March 2022 Microsoft removed the software from their download list.

  • Page 28: Version Dependencies

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Version Dependencies What alternatives you may use depends on your image version and if you have WMDC available. 4.2.1 SeaGuardII • Image older than 3.0.224 AADI Real-Time Collector version older than 7.0.11.0 - WMDC(ActiveSync) AADI Real-Time Collector version 7.0.11.0 or newer.

  • Page 29: Installing Or Updating Aadi Real-Time Collector

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 29 Installing or updating AADI Real-Time Collector If you already have an older version of AADI Real-Time Collector installed. You need to remove this before you install the newest version. 4.3.1 Remove older version.
  • Page 30 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform A new window will show up. Select APPs & features. Select AADI Real-Time Collector. Select Uninstall. Figure 4-2: List of Apps...
  • Page 31 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 31 Wait until the software is removed. Figure 4-3: Removing software Select the installation file from link and then press on Install to start installation. Figure 4-4: AADIReal-Time Collector Install Press Install again.
  • Page 32 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Wait until the software are installed. Figure 4-6: Complete installation. If you are not able to install the new version, please contact your administrator or contact Aanderaa.support@xylem.com...

  • Page 33: Seaguard Ii Connection

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 33 SeaGuard II connection • Upgrade SeaGuardII to Image 3.0.224 (or later). • Upgrade AADI Real-Time Collector to version 7.0.11.0 (or later) • Connect the USB cable. 4.4.1 USB as virtual Comport/USB Serial This alternative is used if you don’t have WMDC (Windows Mobile Device Center on your PC).

  • Page 34: Usb As Active Sync (Wmdc)

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform AADI Real-Time Collector > Settings > Connection Settings configure a connection as USB Serial and select the COM-port as Port Name. Figure 4-9: Connection Settings USB Serial 4.4.2 USB as Active Sync (WMDC): This alternative is used if you have WMDC (Windows Mobile Device Center on your PC).

  • Page 35: Seaguardii Image Upgrade

    Please note that an image upgrade may also require a AADI Real-Time Collector update. Some older SeaGuardII might be returned to factory for a complete upgrade due to some hardware requirements. Contact Aanderaa.support@xylem.com or your local representative for assistance.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Preparing The Instrument For Deployment

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 5 Preparing the instrument for deployment Your SeaGuardII Platform has been configured from the factory to optimize the recording situation in which the instrument is to be used. This chapter describes how to start and configure your SeaGuardII for a deployment using the USB connection and AADI Real-time Collector.

  • Page 37: Changing Values

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 37 Press NOTE: This only needs to be done once. AADI Real-Time Collector will use the same settings at next connection. Press Open Port and then connection to the SeaGuardII should be established within a few seconds and the status...
  • Page 38 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Select by double clicking on the Platform icon. Then select the property you want to change in this example Location clicking the Value next to Location. To change a value enter the new text or number in the value box and press Next.
  • Page 39 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 39 An automatic process will start with 6 steps transferring and storing the new settings in the sensor Flash. If necessary, a reset will be executed. Do not switch off before the entire process is completed.

  • Page 40: Advanced Connection Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Advanced Connection Settings In the main menu select Settings and then Advanced Settings under Advanced Settings. In the Advanced Connection Settings window select Connection from the list on the left side. AADI Real-Time Collector uses a default...

  • Page 41: Seaguardii Configuration Steps

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 41 SeaGuardII configuration steps What steps you need to do to configure a SeaGuardII depends on which sensors connected, How you want to store/present the data and the location where you want to measure. In the following pages we will give you a guideline and explain the different settings available.

  • Page 42: Control Panel

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Control Panel Note! The configuration cannot be changed during a recording session. You may either click on Stop All Groups or stop each group individually using the Stop button. Start and stop the recording in the Recorder...

  • Page 43: Recorder Panel

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 43 • Device Layout is used to specify non smart sensors and other devices connected to the SeaGuardII. It contains the individual sensors product identification and parameter definition (name, unit, data type, max and min limits). For all AiCaP sensors this information is stored in the sensor and transferred to the SeaGuardII at power up.
  • Page 44 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Select Recorder Panel. Note! The configuration cannot be changed during a recording session. If the instrument is recording, under Recorder “Stop All Panel, press Groups”. Each recording group may be set to either Start Now Start Delayed.

  • Page 45: Device Configuration

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 45 Device Configuration To start configuring the instrument, select the Device Configuration tab on the top row in the Control Panel. “Get Current Press Configuration...” to get the actual configuration from the SeaGuardII.

  • Page 46: Deployment Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Deployment Settings Deployment Settings deals with settings related to the location, recorder groups and parameter particular to a deployment site like for e.g. geographical position, sampling interval, group members, etc. “Edit…”...

  • Page 47: Seaguard Ii Platform Deployment Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 47 5.7.1 SeaGuard II Platform Deployment Settings “Run If you select Wizard…” in the Deployment Settings, you will first be able to define information about the deployment site for the platform. This information will be included in data output.

  • Page 48: Site Info

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.7.2 Site Info Figure 5-17: Site Info for Platform Site Info containing five properties: • Owner: Name of owner or similar. • Location: Name of location where the instrument is deployed. •...

  • Page 49: Multi Group Recorder Deployment Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 49 Multi Group Recorder Deployment Settings Data structure is controlled by the Multi Group Recorder Settings. Sensors are organized in up to 3 separate groups (Group 0,1 and 2). Each group has its own recording interval and will generate its own set of data files.
  • Page 50 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Any changes of recording interval made directly in the recording panel could thus not be kept in the configuration session. For this reason you may also disable the option to change interval settings from the recorder panel.
  • Page 51 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 51 The processing time for each sensor is displayed in the Multi Group Recorder window. If the selected interval is shorter than the total processing time a warning will show up.

  • Page 52: Aicap Sensor Deployment Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform AiCaP Sensor Deployment settings Deployment Settings hold information about the deployment site for each of the AiCaP sensors. The content in this menu is highly dependent on which sensor you have selected. Refer to Operating Manual for each sensor to see exactly what parameters are available...

  • Page 53: Dependencies

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 53 5.9.2 Dependencies Figure 5-24: Dependencies Dependencies menu contains 5 parameters for Wave & Tide Sensor. These are fixed values that the sensor might use if not a measured parameter is available. •...

  • Page 54: System Configuration

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.10 System Configuration “Edit…” Under Device Configuration, press in the System Configuration heading. System configuration deals with settings that are proper to the sensors like e.g. sensor output parameters, measurement strategy (for e.g., the Doppler Current Profiler Sensor with number of pings, broadband / narrowband…) System Configuration...

  • Page 55: System Configuration Real-Time

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 55 5.11 System Configuration Real-Time The content in this menu depends on the settings done in Device Layout. COM Port settings are only available if COM Port is also set as output.

  • Page 56: Usb Client Data Options

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.11.2 USB Client Data Options USB Client Data Options refer to real time data sent through the USB connection. This option will always be available but you may configure what to output. Figure 5-28: USB Client Data Options Recorder Groups gives you the option to select which group to output in real-time through USB.

  • Page 57: Com Port Data Options

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 57 5.11.3 COM Port Data Options COM Port Data Options concerns data sent in real time through Port. This is only available if one COM Port is set as output in Device Layout.

  • Page 58: System Configuration Serial Sensors

    For connection of serial sensor please refer to chapter CHAPTER 7 or contact aanderaa.support@xylem.com for assistance. The menu shown are only an example and will vary depending on sensor connected and data format. This sensor used as an example is easy to configure because data format is quite simple.

  • Page 59: System Configuration Analog Sensor

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 59 5.13 System Configuration Analog Sensor This menu is only available if the Analog Sensor is defined in Device Layout. If the instrument has been ordered with the sensor, this has been performed at the factory, if not refer chapter...

  • Page 60: System Configuration Aicap Sensors

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.14 System Configuration AiCaP sensors Open Device Configuration > System Configuration. Select the sensor from the list or use the “Run Wizard…” Each sensor has a default parameter which cannot be disabled.

  • Page 61: Output Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 61 5.14.1 Output Settings parameters in this menu can either be enabled or disabled by SeaGuardII Figure 5-35: Output Settings Enable AirSaturation enables the output of Oxygen Air Saturation if selected. Enable Rawdata enables Raw Data from the Oxygen sensor if selected Enable Temperature...

  • Page 62: User Maintenance

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.15 User maintenance Under User Maintenance, you find properties that are password protected and are set/altered by trained user. These properties are not changed during normal operation. They have been set up at the factory to optimize the instrument performances and you are not recommended to change properties unless instructed.

  • Page 63: Seaguardii Platform

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 63 5.16 SeaGuardII Platform Open Device Configuration > User Maintenance > Platform. This menu consists of 7 sub menus. • Mandatory • Sleep Settings • SD Card Settings • System Memory Settings •...

  • Page 64: Mandatory

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.16.1 Mandatory Figure 5-40: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like SeaGuard II Platform #xxx (where xxx is the serial number of the sensor) or just SeaGuardII Platform. The user can modify this node description text if required.

  • Page 65: Aicap Service Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 65 5.16.3 AiCaP Service Settings Figure 5-42: AiCaP Service Settings Config Init Time Delay (ms) are used to set different starting time for each AiCaP sensor to avoid a high peak current or different sensors from disturbing each other. 5.16.4 SD Card Settings Figure 5-43: SD Card Settings Enable Memory Notifications...

  • Page 66: Power Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.16.6 Power Settings Figure 5-45: Power Settings Enable Power Notifications will give a notification when the Input Power reaches the value set in Low Voltage Threshold (V) or get higher than the value set in High Voltage Threshold (V).

  • Page 67: Debug Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 67 5.16.8 Debug Settings Figure 5-47: Debug Settings Enable SystemManager Log logs the activity of different software services and when the system goes down and up from sleep. Enable Memory Log logs the memory allocation of the different software services.

  • Page 68: Storage Manager

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.17 Storage Manager We do not recommend changing any of these settings as it can alter the functioning of the instrument. information: Open Device Configuration > User Maintenance > Storage Manager This menu contains 5...

  • Page 69: Mandatory

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 69 5.17.1 Mandatory Figure 5-49: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like Storage Manager. The user can modify this node description text if required. Be aware that the node description changes to *Corrupt Configuration if it has lost the configuration in flash.

  • Page 70: Root Folder

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.17.3 Root Folder Figure 5-51: Root Folder SD Card Root Folder is the folder name where data are stored Limit Number of Sessions is selected then Maximum Number of Sessions is the number of sessions before old data folders is deleted.

  • Page 71: Error Handling

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 71 5.17.5 Error Handling Figure 5-53: Error Handling Verify FAT Write are used to check the writing to SD-card. In normal operation always leave on. Reset on FAT Error if check above fails this reset and continue to log.

  • Page 72: Mandatory

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.18.1 Mandatory Figure 5-55: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like. The user can modify this node description text if required. Be aware that the node description changes to *Corrupt Configuration if it has lost the configuration in flash.

  • Page 73: User Maintenance Real-Time Server

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 73 5.19 User Maintenance Real-Time Server Real-Time Server used to configure the Real-Time Output. The first 3 sessions will always be available while Port Settings only available if one of the COM Port set as output in...

  • Page 74: Mandatory

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.19.1 Mandatory Figure 5-57: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like. The user can modify this node description text if required. Be aware that the node description changes to *Corrupt Configuration if it has lost the configuration in flash.

  • Page 75: Usb Client Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 75 Rx Idle Time (ms) is the required time before entering sleep after receiving. Tx Idle Time (ms) is the time communication is possible after transmitting. Enable Retransmit if selected, the instrument will resend data if transmission failed. Retransmit Buffer Size is the number of messages stored for retransmit if transmission failed.

  • Page 76: Com Port Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.19.4 COM Port Settings Figure 5-60: COM Port Settings Baud Rate: Select in the range 2400 to 115200 (the baud rate must be equal to the receiver baud rate e.g. the AADI Real-Time Collector. Data Bits: Set the number of Data Bits to 7 or 8.
  • Page 77 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 77 Enable Wake up from Sleep enable the modem or other transmissions to switch of power when in sleep. Send Wake up Char sends the character selected in Wake up Char. Wake up Char Select a wakeup character.

  • Page 78: User Maintenance Aicap Sensors

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.20 User Maintenance AiCaP Sensors This image is just one example of User Maintenance available settings for Wave & Tide Sensor. Another AiCaP sensor will show totally different categories so please refer to the individual Operation Manual for each...

  • Page 79: Mandatory

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 79 5.20.1 Mandatory Figure 5-62: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like Wave And Tide Sensor #xxx (where xxx is the serial number of the sensor). The user can modify this node description text if required.

  • Page 80: Measurement

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.20.3 Measurement Figure 5-64: Measurement Enable Pressure Series controls inclusion of the measured hydrostatic pressure in the output string. This series holds a large amount of data, hence occupies a large part of the storage capacity.

  • Page 81: Calib

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 81 5.20.4 Calib Figure 5-65: Calibration Coefficients The Calibration coefficients should for most of our sensor normally not be changed unless the sensor is recalibrated. However for Oxygen Optode sensor the Foil coefficient must be changed if you change to a foil with different batch number.

  • Page 82: User Maintenance Analog Sensors

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.21 User Maintenance Analog Sensors User Maintenance settings for Analog sensors depend on the type of analog sensor connected and configured under Device Layout. In this example an analog pH sensor with two output channels are...

  • Page 83: Mandatory

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 83 5.21.1 Mandatory Figure 5-67: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like Analog Sensor #xxx (where xxx is the serial number of the sensor). The user can modify this node description text if required. Be aware that the node description changes to *Corrupt Configuration if it has lost the...

  • Page 84: Ph Calculations

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.21.3 pH Calculations These are settings for a pH sensor enabled under Device Layout>Analog sensors. A different sensor will give another set of settings. Figure 5-69: pH Calculations Unit Set the Unit for the scaled/linearized value such as pH.
  • Page 85 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 85 Figure 5-70: Two polynomials analog sensor...

  • Page 86: Temperature Calculations

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.21.4 Temperature Calculations Some analog sensors may have multiple output channels. In this case also Temperature is measured as a second parameter. Figure 5-71: Temperature Calculations Unit Set the Unit for the scaled/linearized value Range Min Set the Range Min for the scaled/linearized value Range Max...

  • Page 87: System Overview

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 87 5.22 System Overview System Overview under Device Configuration provides an overview of the nodes, serial numbers, product number and firmware image version for each part. If you scroll down using the bar on the right side you will also see a list of all...

  • Page 88: System Status

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 5.24 System Status System Status provides information about the status of the System, SD Card Internal Memory. Please note that if you add to many sensors to one SeaGuardII You might reach a limit where Internal Memory(RAM) is full.

  • Page 89: Time Change

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 89 5.26 Time change If you would like to adjust the time, in the main window of AADI Real Time Collector. click “Advanced…” and then “Time Sync…” Under Device Information Figure 5-75: access Time Sync functionality Select Device...
  • Page 90 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Set to current UTC time on this computer will use the current clock on your computer and set SeaGuardII clock to UTC time regardless of which time zone your computer is set to. Set to an absolute UTC timestamp will use the adjustable time from Absolute time (UTC) below the setting.

  • Page 91: Chapter 6 Logging Data Via Aadi Real-Time Collector

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 91 CHAPTER 6 Logging data via AADI Real-Time Collector Real-time data viewing using RTC Data received by the AADI Real-Time Collector are distributed to overlaying applications like e.g. AADI’s GeoView or Hydrosphere.
  • Page 92 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Figure 6-2: Style Sheet Text viewer settings are in the left part of the window: • Recorder Group: select all or individual SeaGuardII recording group data to view. • Connection: Not in use when the Text Viewer is opened from the Collector. •...

  • Page 93: Chart Viewer

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 93 Chart viewer Press the Chart Viewer icon in the AADI Real-Time Collector main window to open the Create New Chart window (NOTE: not usable with the current profile data) Figure 6-3: Chart viewer.
  • Page 94 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Right click in the chart to bring up a chart options menu: Figure 6-5: The chart window • Chart Settings: Open a chart settings window where you can specify the view range of the X- and Y-axis, grid lines, left/right Y axis location, and graph line color.

  • Page 95: Logging Data On Pc

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 95 Logging data on PC Real-Time Collector program can save the incoming data to file, either to a txt-file or to xml- files. For instructions see the following chapters. 6.4.1 Enabling file output If your connection is open...

  • Page 96: Starting The Seaguardii And Logging To File

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Choose File Output from the list on the left side. “Collect data Check the to file” box to enable file output. Select a file format and choose a base directory where you want the file to be saved.
  • Page 97 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 97 Figure 6-10:Example of a txt-file obtained from the sensor using Real-Time Collector with Excel Figure 6-11: Example of a txt-file obtained from the sensor using Real-Time Collector with Notepad Each Sensor output data according to their individual configuration.

  • Page 98: Viewing Incoming Data In Real-Time

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Viewing incoming data in real-time When the sensor is running, the incoming data can be viewed by selecting “Connection Logs…” in the AADI Real-Time Collector start menu. Figure 6-12: Open the Connection Logs... Each Record number...
  • Page 99 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 99 Click on the signs to open and see all the data in the message. Previous records or newer records can be viewed by clicking on Previous Entry button Next Entry button.

  • Page 100: Data Storage On Sd Card

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Each sensor has a Sensor Info part PointParameters. Each Parameter given in a table with Parameter ID and additional info. Figure 6-15: Sensor Data Data storage on SD card Recorded data can be stored on the SD card inserted on the front panel of SeaGuardII.

  • Page 101: On-Line Retrieval Of Files From Seaguardii Using Ftp

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 101 On-line retrieval of files from SeaGuardII using FTP You can utilize an external FTP client to transfer files between SeaGuardII and the through AADI Real-Time Collector. 6.7.1 Setting up SeaGuardII for FTP in Real-Time Collector Open Tools >...

  • Page 102: Access Data

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Usually the default settings can remain unchanged Select Start FTP server automatically if you want this feature to be available all the time. Press and then press Start Server. Figure 6-18: Settings for FTP server.

  • Page 103: Chapter 7 Sensors, Modem, And Auxiliary Devices

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 103 CHAPTER 7 Sensors, modem, and auxiliary devices You can connect all Aanderaa sensors, as well as many 3 party sensors, modem/auxiliary devices to the SeaGuardII. SeaGuardII is targeted to integrate devices into an Aanderaa observatory node with modern self-describing data format, manually add required information when connecting other devices than...

  • Page 104: Device Layout

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Device layout Open Control Panel select the Device Layout “Get Current tab, and press Layout...”. Note! The password is: 1000 Select Save layout to file Save… and press to save current layout to file.

  • Page 105: Serial Sensors

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 105 Serial sensors When adding a new serial sensor, you must carefully consider the sensor data format: • If the data formats list already contains a file format that fits the actual sensor data stream, then you can select that data format in the drop-down menu.
  • Page 106 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Format description must have a unique name and must be stored in the layout. If two or more sensors happen to have equal format for their transmitted data the same data format can be applied to both.

  • Page 107: Serial Sensor Layout

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 107 The example bellow shows a wind sensor with following data output from manufacturer operating manual. First decide which parameters you want to use as input channels. Drag and drop elements from Message components Delimiters...
  • Page 108 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform To save power SeaGuardII controls the power for each individual sensor. Sensors may need a certain warm up time from power up before measured parameters are within specified accuracy. This must be specified in the configuration under User Maintenance SeaGuardII...

  • Page 109: Serial Sensors In User Maintenance

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 109 Serial Sensors in User Maintenance Restart SeaGuardII to update sensor layout in the system. Open AADI Real-Time Collector > Device Configuration. Check Include User Maintenance “Get Current Configuration…” press Enter (password=1000).

  • Page 110: Mandatory

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 7.5.1 Mandatory Figure 7-9: Mandatory All sensors and Platforms are given a Node Description text like Sensor Name #xxx (where xxx is the serial number of the sensor). The user can modify this node description text if required. Be aware that the node description changes to *Corrupt Configuration if it has lost the configuration...

  • Page 111: Wake Up Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 111 7.5.3 Wake up Settings Figure 7-11: Wake up Settings Enable Wake up Control if selected a wake-up character can be used to wake up the sensor from sleep. Wake up Char Select a wakeup character.

  • Page 112: Sensor Session Settings

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Auto Reset on Error If selected and an error occur, the SeaGuardII will reset the sensor by powering it off and on. 7.5.5 Sensor Session Settings Figure 7-13: Sensor Session Settings Enable Session Control Enable the session control if the sensor needs to be started (and/or stopped) with a command.

  • Page 113: Data Receive Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 113 7.5.7 Data Receive Settings Figure 7-15: Data Receive Settings Data Receive Window (ms) Set the length of the time window for the SeaGuardII to receive data from sensor Use Data Select to use the first or last data in message (if multiple data in receive window) 7.5.8 Format Settings...

  • Page 114: Serial Sensors In System Configuration

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Enable Timing Log creates a Timing.txt file on SD-card with information about timing. Enable State Machine Log creates a States.txt file on SD-card with information about status on running operations. Enable COM Port Log creates a Comport.txt file on SD-card with information about status and activity on used COM-port...

  • Page 115: Analog Sensors

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 115 Your sensor configuration will now decide how much time the sensor need to do a recording and hence the fastest possible recording interval for that group. Figure 7-19: Edit Recorder Group Analog sensors There a four analog input available but since all four channels use the same power also power control needs to be common for all channels.

  • Page 116: Analog Sensor Layout

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 7.8.1 Analog Sensor layout Analog Sensor’s product identification together with its parameters name and physical connection (channel) are input to SeaGuardII. “Add” Press below the Analog sensors list and enter analog sensor information “Edit”...
  • Page 117 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 117 In the Edit Channel dialog: Select the Channel Number according to the sensor connection. In the Parameter Name box describe the parameter by its physical name; the name you will associate with the actual value provided.

  • Page 118: Analog Sensor In User Maintenance

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Analog sensor in User Maintenance Open Device Configuration tab, check Include User Maintenance and press Get Current Configuration. password = 1000 When config is loaded select Edit under User Maintenance.

  • Page 119: Power Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 119 7.9.2 Power Settings Figure 7-28: Power Settings Enable Power Control If enabled power will be switched on to the sensor according to Warm up Time and switched off again after data is received by the instrument. This is done to save power. Continuous Power when selected a continuous 10V power is supplied to the analog sensor connected to the hub card.

  • Page 120: Analog Sensor In System Configuration

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Use Inverse Polynomial used if a sensor using inverse polynomial such as 1/n. Coefficients Set1 Type polynomial coefficients for Set 1. The raw digitized value can be scaled and linearized using one or two 3rd order polynomials. Using two polynomials is suitable when the sensor has different calibration for lower and upper range, Four coefficient a;b;c;d giving the formula a+bn+cn where N is the raw data reading from sensor.

  • Page 121: Analog Sensor Deployment Settings

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 121 7.9.5 Analog Sensor Deployment Settings Deployment Settings there is no group for analog sensors. However after enable the sensor you need to add the sensor to the correct recording group in Multi Group Recorder.

  • Page 122: Communication: Set Up Modem, Gps, Auxiliary Device

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 7.10 Communication: set up modem, GPS, auxiliary device A wide range of communication devices can be connected to SeaGuardII for real-time communication. You first need to decide which com port to use. COM 1 RS-232 COM 3...
  • Page 123 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 123 Enter device information: Modem Type from the drop-down list Product Name, Product Number Product Serial Number Set the COM Port number that the Modem is connected to Select the COM Port Mode Select the Data...

  • Page 124: Routed Device Configuration

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Perform System Configuration. Which settings that applies depends on the selected protocol, “Edit...” refer protocol description. Press in the System Configuration heading. 7.11 Routed device configuration “Add” Press below the list of Routed COM Ports Note! Perform required settings in user...

  • Page 125: Instrument Setup

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 125 7.12 Instrument setup Instrument Setup holds information about the Instrument layout. Figure 7-38: Device Layout-Instrument Setup Edit… Press below the Instrument Setup heading to open the instrument layout. Note! Instrument setup SeaGuardII is for information only.

  • Page 126: Transmission Line Explained

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 7.13 RS-422 transmission line explained. RS-422 has differential transmission lines with twisted pairs. The sensor signals are less influenced by external noise than with RS-232 serial communication, which makes it possible to use longer cables.

  • Page 127: Chapter 8 Status Codes

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 127 CHAPTER 8 Status codes Status Codes The logger and each sensor produce some status codes if there are some errors with senor or quality of collected data. These status codes are either shown in the data string or when using post-processing software.

  • Page 128: Chapter 9 Use Of External Compass

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 9 Use of External Compass General information An important input parameter for calculation of wave and current parameters is the heading information. If the magnetic distortion at the location where the instrument is to be installed is too large the heading should be provided by an external compass placed at an undistorted location, for instance in the mast.

  • Page 129: External Compass Types

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 129 External compass types 9.2.1 Airmar H2183 Figure 9-1: Airmar H2183 • Airmar H2183 Heading sensor • Mounting Bracket: Included in delivery of compass sensor. • Connecting cable: Cable between sensor and SeaGuardII •...

  • Page 130: Input Format For External Compass

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Input format for external compass Summary NMEA 0183 standard Heading, Deviation and Variation. Syntax $HCHDG,<1>,<2>,<3>,<4>,<5>*hh<CR><LF> Fields <1> Magnetic sensor heading, degrees, to the nearest 0.1 degree. <2> Magnetic deviation, degrees east or west, to the nearest 0.1 degree. <3>...
  • Page 131 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 131 Summary NMEA 0183 standard Compass Heading , which differs from magnetic heading by the amount of uncorrected magnetic deviation. $HCHCC,<1>*hh<CR><LF> Fields <1> Compass Heading in degrees Summary NMEA 0183 standard Heading relative to True North Syntax $HCHDT,<1>,<2>*hh<CR><LF>...

  • Page 132: Chapter 10 Electro Magnetic Compatibility And Cables

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 10 Electro Magnetic Compatibility and Cables For a manufacturer to legally produce and sell a product, it has to apply for CE marking. This means that the commercialized product is conform to the CE applicable standards and can freely circulate within the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) &...

  • Page 133: Seaguardii Used With The Doppler Sensor; Requirement For Electro Magnetic Compatibility Filter And Protection

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 133 10.4 SeaGuardII used with the Doppler Sensor; requirement for Electro Magnetic Compatibility Filter and protection The Doppler Current Profiler Sensor is designed to have an extremely high amplification in the Doppler frequency range around 600 kHz.

  • Page 134: Chapter 11 Operating Instructions

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 11 Operating Instructions 11.1 Preparation for Use Perform deployment configurations and recording configurations 1. Check Deployment Settings set the recording interval and enable/disable nodes. 2. Check the System Configuration menu and enable/disable node parameters to be measured.

  • Page 135: Illustrations Of Deployment Preparations

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 135 11.2 Illustrations of deployment preparations Note! Lower the instrument carefully straight down into the pressure case, do not pinch or nick O-ring. With the instrument Top- end plate seated into pressure case, turn the Top-end plate assembly 180º...
  • Page 136 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Fasten shackle in frame. Tighten thoroughly. Important! When connecting one shackle to another, remember to use shackles of same type of metal to avoid corrosion. Avoid using magnetic shackles close to DCS/DCPS.
  • Page 137 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 137 Lock the shackle with strips or locking wire. Locking wire is recommended for higher security in long deployments. Figure 11-6: Lock the shackle Place the instrument inside the Mooring Frame and lock it.

  • Page 138: Retrieval Of The Instrument

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 11.3 Retrieval of the Instrument Clean the Instrument and sensors after each deployment. The sensors and platform housing will tolerate most cleaning agents. Often 30% Hydrochloric acid (HCL) (Muriatic acid) or acetic acid will be useful for removing barnacles and similar fouling. Be sure to follow the safety precaution for such acids.

  • Page 139: Connection And Disconnection Of Sensors

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 139 11.5 Connection and disconnection of sensors 11.5.1 Procedure for connecting a sensor on top-end plate Important! Do not twist the sensor to connect it. Gently push down the sensor. AiCaP sensors can be connected in sensor position 1-6 Analog sensors (0-5V) must be connected in sensor position 6.

  • Page 140: Illustration Of A Sensor Connection

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Drawing of HUB with 4 red Dip Switches at the back. AiCaP sensors installed: Switch to the right (off-position), Analog sensors: Switch to the left (on-position). Figure 11-9: HUB-card AiCaP Sensor in position 1,2,3,4 and 5: Figure 11-10: Top-end Plate;...

  • Page 141: Aicap Sensor In Position 6

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 141 Place the sensor according to the orientation pin. Push down the sensor and fasten the set screw. Figure 11-12: Installing a new sensor 11.6.1 AiCaP Sensor in position 6: Open the battery lid, remove the upper battery, and unscrew the two top screws that holds the top front cover.

  • Page 142: Procedure For Connecting Cable 5587C

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 11.7 Procedure for connecting cable 5587C 5587C Cable is a watertight connection between instrument and external cable/battery case with 10-pin Subconn underwater mateable plug. To install this cable on Instrument follow the steps below.

  • Page 143: Battery

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 143 a. Sensor in position 1,2,3,4, and 5: pull up the sensor or the Analog sensor cable. If the removed sensor is an analog sensor: switch off the corresponding dip switch. b.

  • Page 144: Rejuvenating Of Lithium Batteries

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Figure 7-17 The battery compartments are in the rear of the instrument. 11.8.2 Rejuvenating of Lithium batteries If the manufacture date of your lithium battery has expired one month, or you have not used the instrument the last month, you probably have to rejuvenate the battery to remove oxidizing.

  • Page 145: Chapter 12 Installation

    The frame is also available with Protecting Rod Kit 3967 for extra protection especially during deployment and recovery. The third alternative is to mount the sensor underneath a buoy. Then we recommend the sensor rack that is designed for use with DB1750. For more information please contact Aanderaa.sales@xylem.com...
  • Page 146 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Figure 12-2: Inline mooring frame 5744A...

  • Page 147: Mounting Considerations

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 147 12.1 Mounting considerations When installing the sensor please make sure that there is no object in front of the transducer or one of the optical sensors. Use each sensor in their recommended position to avoid any disturbance.

  • Page 148: Chapter 13 Maintenance

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 13 Maintenance With more than 60 years of instruments design and production for the scientific community, in use around the world, you can count on our reputation for designing the most reliable products available.

  • Page 149: Illustrations Of Maintenance Procedure

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 149 15. Check for deformation of the C-clamps. Replace if necessary. 16. Check for scars on the EPOXY coating, the Top-end plate and the frame. 17. Check each individual sensor according to their manual. 18.

  • Page 150: Factory Service

    Factory Service Factory service is available for maintenance, repair or calibration of instrument and parts. Before returning the sensors to factory please contact Aanderaa.support@xylem.com for an RMA number and needed paper. When returning instrument or parts for service, always include the Instrument Service Order, Form No.

  • Page 151: Maintenance Kit

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 151 13.5.2 Maintenance kit Table 13-2:Maintenance Kit 3813/3813A for SeaGuardII This kit, part Part. no Description Pieces Pieces no. 3813, can 3813A(DW) 3813(LW/IW) be ordered from the 963352 Zinc Anode, Ø16 manufacturer.

  • Page 152: Chapter 14 Image Upgrade Of Main Board

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 14 Image Upgrade of main board Instructions for uploading SeaGuardII Image and descriptions around the procedures are given below. 14.1 Upload SeaGuardII Image and Update New Registry This section covers the task of upgrading a SeaGuardII image (the main software of the unit) and the instrument database (the Registry).
  • Page 153 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 153 d) It takes some time to transfer the file (32 MB). However, Explorer will report finish before the complete transfer has taken place. Thus, monitor the yellow light on the SD Reader for blinking.

  • Page 154: Chapter 15 System-Based Examples And Cables

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform CHAPTER 15 System-based examples and cables...
  • Page 155 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 155 The drawing above represents a system solution where the SeaGuardII is deployed in a bottom frame collecting current profile data and wave, tide and pressure data. Data are relayed to the surface using a cable to land, 525m long, where a station collects meteorological data powered by solar panels.

  • Page 156: Connecting Cables

    Connecting Cables Aanderaa offers a wide range of standard cables. In the list bellow we only show some of the most used once. If you have any needs, please contact Aanderaa.support@xylem.com for assistance. 15.1.1 For AiCaP DCS/DCPS • 4318 Sensor Foot AiCaP •...

  • Page 157: For Aicap Sensors Except Dcs/Dcps

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 157 15.1.2 For AiCaP Sensors except DCS/DCPS • 4793 • For AiCaP sensors • SeaGuardII top-end plate to CSP Sensor plug • If used in pos 6 patch cable is needed •...

  • Page 158: For Rs-232/Rs-422 Serial Sensors

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 15.1.3 For RS-232/RS-422 Serial Sensors • 5640 • Serial Sensor RS-232 or RS-422 • SeaGuardII top-end plate to free-end • To be used in pos 6 • 5641 • For Two Serial Sensor RS-232 and RS-422 •...

  • Page 159: Real-Time Cable And Filterbox With Terminal Block

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 159 15.1.5 Real-Time Cable and Filterbox with terminal block • 5587 Real-Time connector cable • From Top-end Plate to Power/Communication • 5589 Real-Time cable RS-422 + Power • From filterbox with terminal block to 5587 cable •...

  • Page 160: Real-Time Cable And Filterbox With Subconn

    2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform 15.1.6 Real-Time Cable and Filterbox with Subconn • 5590 Real-Time cable RS-422 + Power • From filterbox with Subconn to 5587 cable • 5564 Filterbox with Subconn • Used with 5590 Real-Time cable from SeaGuardII and 5646 cable to PC •...

  • Page 161: Example Of Test & Specifications Sheet And Certificates

    February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 161 15.2 Example of Test & Specifications sheet and Certificates Figure 15-1: Test and Specification Sheet 1...
  • Page 162 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Figure 15-2: Test and Specification Sheet 2...
  • Page 163 February 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Platform Page 163 Figure 15-3: Pressure Test Certificate...
  • Page 164 2025 – TD 303 OPERATING MANUAL – SeaGuard Page February Platform Aanderaa Data Instruments AS is a member of RENAS To address environmental concerns Aanderaa Data Instruments AS has joined the industry's own recycling company for electric and electronic waste - RENAS AS. All EE products sold are part of a system for collecting and processing and can be delivered to the dealer or municipal waste treatment plant.
  • Page 165 For more information on how Xylem can help you, go to www.xylem.com Aanderaa Data Instruments AS Sanddalsringen 5b, P.O. BOX 103 Midtun...

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