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Nortek Vectrino Comprehensive Manual (119 pages)

Velocimeter

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

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

Nortek Vectrino User Manual (56 pages)

VELOCIMETER

Brand: Nortek | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.42 MB

Table of Contents
7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started

9
- Warranty
  10
CHAPTER 2 Main Data

11
- Specifi Cations
  12
CHAPTER 3 Technical Description

15
- Vectrino Components
  15
- Probe with Transducers
  15
- Temperature Sensors
  16
- Electronics Module
  16
- Power & Communication Cable
  16
- Functional Description
  16
- Using the Doppler Effect
  17
- Vectrino Sonar Principles
  17
- Data Handling
  19
- Interpreting and Analyzing the Data
  19
- ASCII Formats
  20
- Correcting for Sound Speed Errors
  21
- Error Codes and Status Codes
  21
CHAPTER 4 Initial Preparations

23
CHAPTER 5 Setting up for Operation

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- Confi Guration
  29
- The Confi Guration Settings
  31
- Sampling Rate
  31
- Nominal Velocity Range
  31
- Sampling Volume Height Setting
  31
- Transmit Length
  31
- Power Level
  32
- Coordinate System
  32
- Speed of Sound
  32
- Output Sync
  32
- Input Sync
  32
- Vertical/Horizontal Velocity Range
  33
- Analogue Outputs
  33
- Mounting Guidelines
  33
- Communication between Vectrino and PC
  34
- Using Long Cables
  34
- Changing the Baud Rate
  35
CHAPTER 6 Use with Other Instruments

37
- Synchronizing with Other Instruments
  37
- Specifi Cations of Signal Levels
  39
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting

43
Appendix 2 Maintenance

49
- Preventive Maintenance
  49
- Cleaning
  49
- Corrective Maintenance
  49
Appendix 3 Returning Vectrino for Repair

51

Nortek Vectrino User Manual (42 pages)

Velocimeter

Brand: Nortek | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 1.94 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction

7
- Getting Started
  7
- Contents of Your Shipment
  8
Product Specification

9
- Mechanical
  9
- Sampling Volume
  9
- Echo Intensity
  9
- Sensors
  10
- Data Communication
  10
- Multi Unit Operation
  10
- Software ("Vectrino")
  10
- Power
  11
- Connectors
  11
- Materials
  11
- Environmental
  11
- Options
  11
Technical Description

13
- System Components
  13
Functional Description

15
- Doppler Theory
  15
- Data Handling
  16
Software

17
- Vectrino Software Options
  17
- Installation
  18
- Configurations
  18
Mounting Guidelines

19
- What to Consider
  19
Test and Verification

21
- Communication
  21
- Transducers
  22
- Probe Check
  22
Synchronizing Multiple Instruments

25
Maintenance

27
- Preventive Maintenance
  27
- Corrective Maintenance
  27
Upgrading

29
- Upgrading Software
  29
- Upgrading Firmware
  29
Further Information and Help

31
- Visit Www.nortek-As.com
  31
- Nortek's Forum
  31
- Contact Information
  32
Returning Your Vectrino for Repair

33
- Returning Your Vectrino
  33
- Insurance
  33
- Customs Regulations
  34
Drawings and Dimensions

37

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Principles of Operation

Chapter 2 Using a Velocimeter

Chapter 3 Service Manual

Chapter 4 Integrators Guide - Light

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guide

Appendix A - Final Test Checklist

Appendix B - Example of Proforma Invoice

Nortek Vectrino User Manual (56 pages)

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Getting Started

CHAPTER 2 Main Data

CHAPTER 3 Technical Description

CHAPTER 4 Initial Preparations

CHAPTER 5 Setting up for Operation

CHAPTER 6 Use with Other Instruments

Appendix 1 Troubleshooting

Appendix 2 Maintenance

Appendix 3 Returning Vectrino for Repair

Nortek Vectrino User Manual (42 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Product Specification

Technical Description

Functional Description

Software

Mounting Guidelines

Test and Verification

Synchronizing Multiple Instruments

Maintenance

Upgrading

Further Information and Help

Returning Your Vectrino for Repair

Drawings and Dimensions

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