SBE 37-SMP-ODO Reference Sheet
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SBE 37-SMP-ODO (RS-485) MicroCAT Reference Sheet
(see SBE 37-SMP-ODO [RS-485] MicroCAT User’s Manual for complete details)
Setup
1. Install AA lithium cells (Note: ODO MicroCATs use a battery pack with a yellow cover plate):
A.
Remove connector end cap: Wipe dry housing/end cap seam. Remove 2 cap screws from end cap, and twist end cap
counterclockwise. Pull end cap out. Disconnect Molex connecting to battery pack. Wipe dry O-ring mating surfaces in housing
with lint-free cloth.
B.
Remove battery pack and install cells: Loosen captured screw in battery pack cover. Use handle to lift pack out of housing.
Keep handle upright. Unscrew cover plate. Roll 2 O-rings on side of pack out of grooves. Insert cells, and roll 2 O-rings back
into grooves. Align pin on cover plate PCB with post hole, keep handle upright, and screw cover plate onto battery pack.
C.
Reinstall battery pack and connector end cap: Align D-shaped opening and pins on shaft. Lower battery pack into housing;
push gently to mate. Tighten captured screw to secure battery pack in housing. Remove water from O-rings and mating surfaces
with lint-free cloth. Inspect O-rings and mating surfaces for dirt, nicks, and cuts. Clean as necessary. Apply light coat of O-ring
lubricant to O-ring and mating surfaces. Plug Molex connector together. Fit end cap into housing. Reinstall 2 cap screws.
2. Install cable. Connect to computer serial port.
3. Double click on SeatermV2.exe. SeatermV2 opens; in Instruments menu, select SBE 37 RS485. Seaterm485 opens.
4. In Seaterm485’s Communications menu, select Configure. In dialog box, select Comm port and baud rate (factory set to 9600). Set ID to
Automatically get ID for 1 MicroCAT on line; set ID to Use fixed ID for multiple MicroCATs on line. Click OK.
5. Seaterm485 should automatically connect to MicroCAT. As it connects, it sends #iiGetHD (ii=ID) and displays response, and then fills
Send Commands window with list of commands for your MicroCAT.
6. Program MicroCAT for intended deployment (see other side of this sheet for command list):
A. Ensure all data has been uploaded from memory, and then send #iiInitLogging to make entire memory available for recording.
B. Set Date and Time (DateTime= or #iiDateTime=).
C. Set up other parameters if desired. User-selectable sampling modes include:
• Autonomous – At pre-programmed intervals, wake up, run pump, sample, store data in memory, and go to sleep.
• Polled – On command, run pump, take 1 sample, and send data to computer.
D. Use one of following sequences to start logging:
• #iiStartNow to start logging now, taking a sample every #iiSampleInterval= seconds.
• #iiStartDateTime= and #iiStartLater to start logging at specified date and time, taking a sample every #iiSampleInterval=
seconds.
Deployment
1. Wiring – deploy with dummy plug or cable (for external power and/or serial communication during deployment). Install locking sleeve.
2. Mount MicroCAT, using Sea-Bird or customer-supplied hardware. MicroCAT is intended for deployment with connector at bottom
for proper operation – see manual for details.
Data Upload
1. Connect cable from MicroCAT to computer.
2. Double click on SeatermV2.exe. SeatermV2 opens; in Instruments menu, select SBE 37 RS485. Seaterm485 opens.
3. In Seaterm485’s Communications menu, select Configure. In dialog box, select Comm port and baud rate (factory set to 9600). Set ID to
Automatically get ID for 1 MicroCAT on line; set ID to Use fixed ID for multiple MicroCATs on line. Click OK.
4. Seaterm485 should automatically connect to MicroCAT. As it connects, it sends #iiGetHD and displays response, and then fills Send
Commands window with list of commands for your MicroCAT.
5. If sampling autonomously (logging), command MicroCAT to stop logging by sending #iiStop.
6. Click Upload menu to upload stored data. Seaterm485 prompts you for upload file name and other upload options.
7. When upload completed, Seaterm485 prompts you to run SBE Data Processing to convert uploaded .hex file to .cnv file for use by other
modules in data processing software. Process file and review data to ensure all data has been uploaded.
Command Instructions
• Input commands in upper or lower case letters, and register commands by pressing Enter key.
• MicroCAT sends error message if invalid command is entered.
• If new command is not received within 2 minutes after completion of a command, MicroCAT returns to quiescent (sleep) state.
• If in quiescent (sleep) state, re-establish communications by selecting Connect in Seaterm485’s Communications menu,
sending two @ characters, or pressing any key.
• For reliable operation, all commands may need to be preceded with two @ characters.
Example (status command for MicroCAT 01): @@#01DS
Reference Sheet Version #005, 08-08-14; Firmware 2.4.2 and later
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Command List (commands most commonly used in field; see manual for complete list and detailed descriptions)
CATEGORY
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
MicroCAT
ID
ID?
Get MicroCAT ID.
*ID=ii
Set MicroCAT ID to ii, where ii= 0-99. Command must be sent twice.
DateTime=x
x=mmddyyyyhhmmss (set clock month, day, year, hour, minute, second.)
Command all MicroCATs to run pump, take 1 sample, hold data in buffer until receiving Dataii. Data not
stored in FLASH memory.
PwrOff
Enter quiescent (sleep) state. Main power turned off, but data logging and memory retention unaffected.
Get Data
Dataii
Get data obtained with GData.
#iiGetCD
Get and display configuration data.
#iiGetSD
Get and display status data.
#iiGetCC
Get and display calibration coefficients.
#iiGetEC
Get and display event counter data.
#iiResetEC
Reset event counter.
#iiGetHD
Get and display hardware data.
#iiDS
Get and display status.
#iiDC
Get and display calibration coefficients.
#iiBaudRate=x
x= baud rate (4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200).
#iiRxDelay=x
x= delay after MicroCAT receives command until transmitter enabled (1 - 500 msec). Default 25 msec.
#iiTxDelay=x
x= delay after MicroCAT transmits reply until transmitter disabled (1 - 500 msec). Default 25 msec.
#iiDateTime=x
x=mmddyyyyhhmmss (set clock month, day, year, hour, minute, second).
#iiOutputExecutedTag=x
x=Y: output XML Executed and Executing tags. x=N: do not.
#iiOutputBusyTag=x
x=Y: output Busy tag if a command is sent while MicroCAT is sampling in response to GData. x=N: do not.
#iiReferencePressure=x
x= reference pressure (gauge) in db (used when MicroCAT has no pressure sensor).
#iiMinCondFreq=x
X= minimum conductivity frequency (Hz) to enable pump turn-on for sampling.
#iiAdaptivePumpControl=x
x=Y: Use Adaptive Pump Control. x=N: Run pump for [#iiOxNTau * #iiOxTau20] before each sample.
#iiOxNTau=x
x= pump time multiplier. Range 0 – 100.0; default 7.0.
#iiPumpOn #iiPumpOff
Turn pump on/off for testing or to remove sediment.
SBE 63
Setup
#iiSend63=command
Command MicroCAT to send command to SBE 63, receive response (any command recognized by SBE 63).
Other commands
SBE 63 setup required: SetEcho=1, SetFormat=1, SetAvg=1 to 16 (recommend 2), SetAutoRun=0.
Memory
Setup
#iiOutputFormat=x
x=0: raw decimal data. x=1: converted decimal data. x=2: converted decimal data in XML.
#iiOutputTemp=x
x=Y: Output temperature. x=N: Do not.
#iiSetTempUnits=x
x=0: Temperature °C, ITS-90. x=1: Temperature °F, ITS-90.
#iiOutputCond=x
x=Y: Output conductivity. x=N: Do not.
#iiSetCondUnits=x
Conductivity, specific conductivity units. x=0: S/m. x=1: mS/cm. x=2: µS/cm.
#iiOutputPress=x
x=Y: Output pressure. x=N: Do not.
#iiSetPressUnits=x
x=0: Pressure decibars. x=1: Pressure psi (gauge).
#iiOutputOx=x
x=Y: Output oxygen. x=N: Do not.
#iiSetOxUnits=x
x=0: Oxygen ml/L. x=1: Oxygen mg/L.
x=0 (default): dd mmm yyyy, hh:mm:ss. x=1: yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss.
x=2: hh:mm:ss, dd-mm-yyyy. x=3: hh:mm:ss, mm-dd-yyyy.
#iiOutputSal=x
x=Y: calculate and output salinity (psu). x=N: do not.
#iiOutputSV=x
x=Y: calculate and output sound velocity (m/s). x=N: do not.
#iiOutputSC=x
x=Y: calculate and output specific conductivity. x=N: do not.
#iiTxSampleNum=x
x=Y: calculate and output sample number with data. x=N: do not.
x = interval between samples (10-21600 sec). When commanded to start sampling with #iiStartNow or
#iiStartLater, MicroCAT runs pump, samples, stores data in memory, and goes to sleep at x sec intervals.
#iiStartNow
Start logging now.
#iiStartDateTime=x
x=mmddyyyyhhmmss (delayed logging start: month, day, year, hour, minute, second.)
#iiStartLater
Start logging at delayed logging start time.
#iiStop
Stop logging or waiting to start logging. Send #iiStop before uploading data.
(data not stored
#iiTS
Do not pump. Take sample, store in buffer, output data.
#iiTSR
Do not pump. Take sample, store in buffer, output data in raw decimal form.
#iiTPS
Run pump, take sample, store in buffer, output data.
#iiTPSH
Run pump, take sample, store in buffer, do not output data.
#iiTPSS
Run pump, take sample, store in buffer and in FLASH memory, output data.
#iiTSN:x
Do not pump. Take x samples, output data.
#iiTPSN:x
Run pump continuously while taking x samples and outputting data.
#iiT63
Do not pump. Take sample from SBE 63, output oxygen data in format set by SetFormat= in SBE 63.
#iiSL
Output last sample in buffer.
#iiSLTP
Output last sample in buffer, then run pump, take new sample, and store in buffer.
#iiSLTPR
Output last sample in buffer in raw decimal format, then run pump, take new sample, and store in buffer.
#iiDNx
Upload last x scans from FLASH memory.
#iiGetSamples:b,e
Upload data from scan b to e, in format defined by #iiOutputFormat.
#iiDDb,e
Upload data from scan b to e, in converted decimal form (#iiOutputFormat=1) .
Global
Status
General
Setup
Pump
Setup
GData
#iiInitLogging
Initialize logging to make entire memory available for recording.
Autonomous
Sampling
(Logging)
Sampling
in FLASH
memory unless
noted; format
specified by
#iiOutput
unless noted)
Data Upload
Output
Format
Setup
#iiTimeFormat=x
#iiSampleInterval=x
Polled
Format=
Reference Sheet Version #005, 08-08-14; Firmware 2.4.2 and later
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