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Nortek Vector Comprehensive Manual

Nortek Vector Comprehensive Manual (119 pages)

Velocimeter

Brand: Nortek | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.98 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Principles of Operation

7
- Working Principle
  8
- Doppler Beams
  10
- Measuring Currents
  11
- Auxiliary Sensors
  12
- Measurement Volume
  13
  - Vector
    13
  - Vectrino
    14
  - Vectrino Profiler
    14
- Coordinate System
  15
- Signal Strength
  16
- Correlation
  17
- Distance Measurement / Bottom Check
  18
- Velocimeter Accuracy
  19
Chapter 2 Using a Velocimeter

22
- Vector
  23
  - Technical Description
    23
  - Instrument Software
    25
    
    Initial Preparation
    26
    
    Configuring a Vector
    27
    
    Data Collection
    28
    
    Mounting and Handling the Probe
    29
    
    Orientation of Vector Probes
    30
  - Measuring Waves
    31
    
    Processing Method
    32
    
    Deployment Considerations and Cautionary Notes
    33
    
    Wave Parameters
    33
    
    Corrections, Measurement Errors and Uncertainties
    34
    
    Optional IMU
    35
  - Data Handling
    36
- Vectrino
  37
  - Technical Description
    37
    
    Initial Preparation
    38
    
    Instrument Software
    38
    
    Configuring a Vectrino
    39
    
    Data Handling
    41
    
    Mounting and Handling the Probe
    41
- Vectrino Profiler
  43
  - Technical Description
    43
  - Instrument Software
    44
  - Initial Preparation
    45
  - Configuring a Vectrino Profiler
    45
    
    Data Handling
    46
    
    Mounting and Handling the Probe
    46
- Things to Consider
  47
  - Probe Check
    47
    
    Distance Check
    49
    
    Velocity Ambiguity and Phase Wrap
    49
    
    Extended Velocity Range
    50
  - Weak Spots
    50
    
    Acoustic Streaming (Vectrino and Vectrino Profiler)
    52
    
    Interference from Highly Reflective Bottoms
    52
    
    Mooring Vibrations
    52
    
    Incorrect Speed of Sound
    53
- Applications
  53
  - Mean Currents
    53
    
    Low Flow Measurements
    54
  - Turbulence Measurements
    54
    
    Laboratory Environments
    54
  - Wave Measurements
    55
    
    Near Boundary Measurements
    57
- Common Configuration Scenarios
  57
- Quality Assurance of Velocimeter Data
  59
- Common Data Analysis Scenarios
  60
Chapter 3 Service Manual

62
- Function Testing
  63
  - Initial Test Setup
    63
    
    Converter
    63
    
    Power
    63
    
    Connect Cables
    64
    
    Start the Appropriate Software
    64
- Sensor Checks
  64
  - Temperature
    65
  - Tilt or IMU (Vector)
    65
  - Compass (Vector)
    66
  - Pressure (Vector)
    67
  - Noise Floor
    67
  - Beam Amplitude and Velocity Checks
    68
    
    Amplitude
    68
    
    Velocity
    68
    
    Probe Check
    69
  - Test Recorder Function (Vector)
    70
  - Battery Degaussing
    70
- Customer Calibration
  70
  - Compass Calibration (Vector)
    70
  - Set Pressure Offset (Vector)
    71
- Working Inside an Instrument
  73
- Changing a Probe
  79
- Upgrade Firmware
  79
- Erase Recorder (Vector)
  80
- Update Headfile (Vector)
  80
- Mechanical Aspects and Maintenance
  81
  - Mechanical Tolerances
    81
    
    Instrument Care
    81
    
    Cable Care
    82
    
    Connector Care
    82
    
    Recommended Torque for Securing Screws
    82
    
    Biofouling
    83
    
    O-Ring Care
    83
    
    Replace Desiccant Bag
    83
  - Cables and Wires
    84
    
    Vector
    84
    
    Vectrino
    87
    
    Harness (Internal Wiring)
    88
    
    Using Long Cables (Vector)
    88
    
    Vectrino Profiler
    88
Chapter 4 Integrators Guide - Light

90
- Analog Inputs (Vector)
  91
- Analog Outputs
  92
  - Vector
    93
  - Vectrino
    93
- Synchronizing with Other Instruments
  94
  - Vector
    94
  - Vectrino
    97
  - Vectrino Profiler
    98
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guide

100
- Communication Problems
  101
  - Test with Battery and Power Supply
    101
  - Cable Test
    101
  - Serial-To-USB Converter
    102
  - Baud Rate
    102
    
    Break Response
    103
    
    Serial COM Port
    103
    
    Loop Back Test
    104
    
    Software
    105
    
    Test with both RS422 and RS232 Communication (Vector)
    105
  - Check Current Drain
    105
- Check Fuse
  105
  - Check LED Indications
    106
- Checksum Error
  106
- Flash Corrupt
  106
- Calibration Matrix Not Stored
  107
- Instrument Stopped During Data Collection
  107
  - Power
    107
    
    Full Recorder (Vector)
    107
- Suspicious Data
  108
  - Signal Strength
    108
    
    Diagnostic Testing Using the Probe Check Function
    108
    
    Boundaries
    112
    
    Incorrect Speed of Sound
    112
    
    Grounding Problems
    113
    
    Noisy Velocimeter Data
    113
    
    Phase Wrapping
    113
    
    Mooring/Mounting Vibrations
    114
    
    Error and Status Codes (Vector)
    115
- Returning Instruments for Repair
  117
Appendix A - Final Test Checklist

118
Appendix B - Example of Proforma Invoice

119

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Nortek Vector Quick Start Manual

Nortek Vector Quick Start Manual (4 pages)

Velocimeter

Brand: Nortek | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.75 MB

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