Sea-Bird Electronics SBE 45 MicroTSG User Manual

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SBE 45 MicroTSG THERMOSALINOGRAPH

Conductivity and Temperature Monitor with RS-232 Interface

Serial Number: 4566782-0402

User Manual, Version 015

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

13431 NE 20th Street

Bellevue, Washington 98005 USA

: 425/643-9866

Tel Fax:425/643-9954

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SBE 45 MICRO-TSG OPERATING AND REPAIR MANUAL

Manual Generation Date....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Limited Liability Statement...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SBE 45 Configuration - S/N 0402...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SBE 45 Manual - Version 015...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SBE 45 Reference Sheet - Version 007......................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SBE 45 Specification Sheet................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

PN 90402 Manual - Version 008.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

SBE 45 Calibrations.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Appnotes..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Drawings..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

125

Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

136

Service Request Form......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

139

SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS, INC.

13431 NE 20th St.

Bellevue, Washington 98005 USA

Phone: (425) 643 9866

Fax: (425) 643 9954

Email: [email protected]

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Manual Generation Date: 13 February 2012

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L I M I T E D L I A B I L I T Y S T A T E M E N T

Extreme care should be exercised when using or servicing this equipment. It should be used or serviced only by personnel with knowledge of and training in the use and maintenance of oceanographic electronic equipment.

SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS, INC. disclaims all product liability risks arising from the use or servicing of this system. SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS, INC. has no way of controlling the use of this equipment or of choosing the personnel to operate it, and therefore cannot take steps to comply with laws pertaining to product liability, including laws which impose a duty to warn the user of any dangers involved in operating this equipment. Therefore, acceptance of this system by the customer shall be conclusively deemed to include a covenant by the customer to defend, indemnify, and hold SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS, INC. harmless from all product liability claims arising from the use of servicing of this system.

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Instrument Configuration:

Serial Number 37SI64195-8524 Pressure Sensor None Firmware Version 3.0j Memory 8192Kb Interface Type RS-232 Conductivity Range 0-7 S/m Baud Rate 9600, 8 data bits, no parity Zero Conductivity 2491.031 Hz

Maximum Depth 7000 meters

SBE45 MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)

Conductivity & Temperature Monitor with RS-232 Serial Interface

Instrument Configuration:

Serial Number 4566782-0402 Firmware Version V 1.1b Interface Type RS-232 Conductivity Range 0-7 S/m Baud Rate 4800 Power Up Jumper Autopower Pins 1 & 2

Maximum Depth 0

CAUTION - This instrument is not intended for underwater use.

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SBE 45 MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)

Conductivity and Temperature Monitor with RS-232 Interface

Note: NEW ADDRESS

as of January 18, 2010

User’s Manual

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

13431 NE 20 Bellevue, Washington 98005 USA

Telephone: 425/643-9866 Manual Version #015, 01/26/10 Fax: 425/643-9954 Firmware Version 1.1b and later E-mail: [email protected] Seasave V7 Version 7.20a and later Website: www.seabird.com SBE Data Processing Version 7.20a and later

Street

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Limited Liability Statement

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Table of Contents SBE 45

Section 1: Introduction ........................................................................ 5

About this Manual .............................................................................................5

Quick Start.........................................................................................................5

Unpacking MicroTSG........................................................................................6

Section 2: Description of MicroTSG .................................................. 7

System Description............................................................................................7

Specifications.....................................................................................................9

Dimensions and Connector..............................................................................10

Sample Timing.................................................................................................11

Baud Rate, Cable Length, Power, and Data Transmission Rate......................12

Remote Temperature Sensor (optional)...........................................................14

Section 3: Installing System .............................................................. 15

Installing Software...........................................................................................15

System Schematic and Installation Guidelines ................................................16

Power-Up Jumper Check .................................................................................18

Installing MicroTSG ........................................................................................19

Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG ...................................................... 20

Communications Test and Setup......................................................................20

Sampling Modes ..............................................................................................24

Polled Sampling........................................................................................24

Autonomous Sampling .............................................................................25

Serial Line Synchronization (Serial Line Sync)........................................26

Timeout Description ........................................................................................26

Command Descriptions....................................................................................27

Data Output Format .........................................................................................32

Setting Up Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File .............................................33

Section 5: Operating System ............................................................. 34

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave.........................................................34

Processing Data................................................................................................36

Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration.......................... 37

Corrosion Precautions......................................................................................37

Cleaning and Storage.......................................................................................37

Replacing Anti-Foulant Device (SBE 45)........................................................39

Sensor Calibration............................................................................................40

Section 7: Troubleshooting................................................................ 41

Problem 1: Unable to Communicate with MicroTSG......................................41

Problem 2: Nonsense or Unreasonable Data....................................................41

Problem 3: Salinity Lower than Expected .......................................................41

Glossary .............................................................................................. 42

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Table of Contents SBE 45

Appendix I: Functional Description................................................. 43

Sensors.............................................................................................................43

Sensor Interface ...............................................................................................43

Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly ........................ 44

Appendix III: Command Summary ................................................. 45

Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device .................................. 47

Appendix V: Replacement Parts ...................................................... 51

Index.................................................................................................... 52

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Section 1: Introduction SBE 45

Section 1: Introduction

This section includes a Quick Start procedure, and photos of a standard SBE 45 MicroTSG shipment.

About this Manual

This manual is to be used with the SBE 45 MicroTSG Conductivity and Temperature Monitor. It is organized to guide the user from installation through operation and data collection. We’ve included detailed specifications, command descriptions, maintenance and calibration information, and helpful notes throughout the manual.

Sea-Bird welcomes suggestions for new features and enhancements of our products and/or documentation. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions ([email protected] or 425-643-9866). Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 Pacific Standard Time (1600 to 0100 Universal Time) in winter and 0800 to 1700 Pacific Daylight Time (1500 to 0000 Universal Time) the rest of the year.

Quick Start

Follow these steps to get a Quick Start using the MicroTSG. The manual provides step-by-step details for performing each task:

1. Perform pre-check procedures (see Sections 3 and 4):

A. On the Configuration Sheet (in the manual), check the factory-set

power-up mode jumper setting. For a description of how the jumper setting affects operation, see Power-Up Jumper Check in Section 3: Installing System.

B. Test power and communications.

C. Establish setup and operating parameters.

D. Check status (DS) and calibration coefficients (DC) to verify setup.

2. Deploy the MicroTSG (see Sections 3, 4, and 5):

A. Verify the AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device is installed.

B. Install the MicroTSG.

C. Send commands to run the system.

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Section 1: Introduction SBE 45

Unpacking MicroTSG

Shown below is a typical MicroTSG shipment.

I/O cable

Spare parts kit

MicroTSG User Manual

MicroTSG

Conductivity cell cleaning

solution (Triton X-100)

Software, and Electronic Copies of Software Manuals and User Manual

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

Section 2: Description of MicroTSG

This section describes the functions and features of the MicroTSG, including:

• System description

• Specifications

• Dimensions and connector

• Sample timing

• Baud rate, cable length, and power requirements

• Optional remote temperature sensor

System Description

The SBE 45 MicroTSG is an externally powered, high-accuracy, conductivity and temperature monitor, designed for shipboard determination of sea surface (pumped-water) conductivity and temperature.

Communication with the MicroTSG is over an internal, 3-wire, RS-232C link, providing real-time data transmission. Commands can be sent to the MicroTSG to provide status display, data acquisition setup, data acquisition and display, and diagnostic tests. User-selectable operating modes include:

• Polled sampling – On command, the MicroTSG takes one sample and

sends the data to the computer.

• Autonomous sampling – At pre-programmed intervals, the MicroTSG

samples and sends the data to the computer. The MicroTSG does not enter

quiescent (sleep) state between samples.

• Serial Line Sync - A pulse on the serial line causes the MicroTSG to

wake up, sample, and enter quiescent (sleep) state automatically.

Calibration coefficients stored in EEPROM allow the MicroTSG to transmit data in engineering units. The MicroTSG retains the temperature and conductivity sensors used in the SBE 21 Thermosalinograph, but has improved acquisition electronics that increase accuracy and resolution, and lower power consumption. The MicroTSG’s aged and pressure-protected thermistor has a long history of exceptional accuracy and stability (typical drift is less than

0.002 °C per year). Electrical isolation of the conductivity electronics eliminates any possibility of ground-loop noise.

The MicroTSG’s internal-field conductivity cell is unaffected by external fouling. A plastic cup with O-ring retainer at one end of the cell retains the expendable AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device.

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

An optional AC- or DC-powered 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box provides:

• Power and an opto-isolated RS-232C interface for the MicroTSG

• An opto-isolated NMEA receiver for an optional NMEA navigation

device which supports NMEA 0183 protocol, outputting data in GGA,

GLL, RMA, RMC, or TRF format (NMEA navigation device not supplied

by Sea-Bird)

• Power and an RS-232C interface for an optional SBE 38 remote

Note:

See the Interface Box manual for operation of the MicroTSG with the Interface Box. The Interface Box can be added to the system at any time, and does not need to be part of the original MicroTSG order.

temperature sensor

• An RS-232C computer interface

Decoded Latitude, Longitude, date, and time and SBE 38 temperature data are appended to the MicroTSG data stream in the Interface Box. The data is transmitted to the computer for storage and/or display.

The MicroTSG is supplied with a powerful 2000/XP software package,

Seasoft

V2, which includes:

Notes:

• Help files provide detailed information on the software.

• Software manuals on CD-ROM contain detailed information on Seasave V7 and SBE Data Processing.

• Sea-Bird also supplies an older version of Seasave, SeasaveWin32. However, all Seasave instructions in this manual are written for Seasave V7. See Seasave-Win32’s manual and/or Help files if you prefer to use the older software.

• Sea-Bird supplies the current version of our software when you purchase an instrument. As software revisions occur, we post the revised software on our FTP site. See our website (www.seabird.com) for the latest software version number, a description of the software changes, and instructions for downloading the software from the FTP site.

• SEATERM – terminal program for easy communication and data

retrieval, can send commands to the MicroTSG to provide status display, data acquisition setup, data display and capture, and diagnostic tests.

• Seasave V7 – program for acquiring, saving, and displaying real-time or

archived data.

• SBE Data Processing – program for calculation and plotting of

conductivity, temperature, data from auxiliary sensors, and derived variables such as salinity and sound velocity.

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

Specifications

Temperature

(°C)

Conductivity

(S/m)

Salinity

(PSU),

typical

Measurement

Range

Initial Accuracy

Typical Stability

(per month)

Resolution 2

Sensor

Calibration

Range

Counter

Time-Base

Input Power

Materials

Recommended

Flow Rate

-5 to +35

0.002

0.0002

0.0001

0 to 7

(0 to 70 mS/cm)

0.0003

(0.003 mS/cm)

0.0003

(0.003 mS/cm)

0.00001

(0.0001 mS/cm)

0.005

0.003

0.0002

0 to 6; physical

calibration over the

+1 to +32

range 2.6 to 6 S/m,

plus zero

conductivity (air)

Quartz TCXO, ±2 ppm per year aging; ±5 ppm vs. temperature (-5 to +30 °C)

8 - 30 VDC

Quiescent (sleep) Current: 10 microamps Operating Current: 34 milliamps at 8 VDC 30 milliamps at 12-30 VDC

PVC housing

10 to 30 milliliters/second (0.16 to 0.48 gallons/minute)

Maximum Safe

Operating

34.5 decibars (50 psi)

Pressure

Weight

4.6 kg (10.2 lbs)

Notes:

Temperature specifications above are for MicroTSG’s temperature sensor. For optional remote temperature sensor (SBE 38), which can be integrated with optional 90402 Interface Box Measurement range: -5 to +35 °C Initial accuracy: 0.001 °C Resolution: 0.0003 °C Calibration: -1 to +32 °C Typical stability: 0.001 °C in 6 months, certified

Resolution

Typical RMS noise with fixed resistors on temperature and conductivity inputs:

NCycles *

1 0.000190 0.000014 0.00027 0.00066 2 0.000170 0.000010 0.00016 0.00057 4 0.000150 0.000005 0.00015 0.00055 8 0.000087 0.000005 0.00009 0.00033

16 0.000078 0.000004 0.00007 0.00025

Temperature

(°C)

Conductivity

(S/m)

Salinity

(psu)

Sound

Velocity

(m/sec)

* NCycles = number of measurements to average per sample.

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Dimensions and Connector

Dimensions in millimeters (inches)

MCBH4SS

Transmit Pin 3 Power Pin 4

Orientation Pin

Ground Pin 1

Receive Pin 2

Ground pin = Computer data common (pin 1) Receive pin = RS-232C receive data transmitted from computer (pin 2) Transmit pin = RS-232C transmit from MicroTSG to computer (pin 3) Power pin = 8-30 VDC (pin 4)

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

Sample Timing

The time to acquire the temperature and conductivity varies, depending on the mode of operation.

Note:

See Command Descriptions in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG

for descriptions of AutoRun=, Go, SingleSample=, NCycles=, and Interval=.

Notes:

• The time to transmit computed

parameters is dependent on baud rate. See Baud Rate, Cable

Length, Power, and Data Transmission Rate.

For autonomous sampling, if the

•

total time required for the sample is greater than the user-input sample interval (Interval=), the MicroTSG begins the next sample as soon as it finishes transmitting the current sample.

Polled Sampling Mode

Polled Sampling Mode is in effect when:

• PCB J1 jumper is set to Normal or Autopower, AutoRun=N, and

sampling is started with Go (if SingleSample=Y) or with a polled sampling command

Time from end of take sample command to beginning of reply (seconds) = (NCycles * 0.1336) + 0.459

Autonomous Sampling Mode

Autonomous Sampling Mode is in effect when:

• PCB J1 jumper is set to Normal or Autopower, AutoRun=Y, and

SingleSample=N, or

• PCB J1 jumper is set to Normal (pins 2 and 3), AutoRun=N,

SingleSample=N, and sampling is started with Go

Time to acquire temperature and conductivity (seconds) = (NCycles * 0.1336) + 0.287

Serial Line Sync Mode

Serial Line Sync Mode is in effect when:

• PCB J1 jumper set to Normal (pins 2 and 3), AutoRun=Y, and

SingleSample=Y

Time from wake-up to beginning of reply (seconds) = (NCycles * 0.1336) + 1.643

Total Sampling Time

Once temperature and conductivity are acquired, the time to calculate the desired parameters is not a function of the mode of operation:

• Time to compute temperature = 8.8 msec

• Time to compute conductivity = 15.4 msec

• Time to compute salinity = 83 msec

• Time to compute sound velocity = 35 msec

Total time required for sample = time to acquire temperature and conductivity + time to compute selected parameters + time to transmit computed parameters

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Baud Rate, Cable Length, Power, and Data Transmission Rate

Baud Rate, Cable Length, and Data Transmission Rate

Notes:

• Baud rate is set with Baud=.

• Real-time output rate is set

with Interval=.

• Output format is set with

OutputCond=, OutputSal=, and OutputSV=.

See Command Descriptions in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG for

command details.

The rate that data can be transmitted from the MicroTSG is dependent on the amount of data to be transmitted per scan and the serial data baud rate:

Time to transmit data = (number of characters * 10 bits/character) / baud rate

where

Number of characters is dependent on the included data and output format (see Data Output Format in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG). Add 2 to the number of characters shown in the output format, to account for the carriage return and line feed at the end of each scan. Include decimal points, commas, and spaces when counting the number of characters.

Note that the MicroTSG transmits data after it has completed the previous sample and before it starts the next sample. See Sample Timing above for information on sampling time.

The length of cable that the MicroTSG can drive to transmit real-time data is also dependent on the baud rate. The allowable combinations are:

Maximum Cable Length (meters) Maximum Baud

800 1200 400 2400 200 4800 (factory set default) 100 9600

50 19200 25 38400

Example –

What is the minimum transmission time over 100 m of cable with OutputCond=Y, OutputSal=Y, OutputSV=Y, and OutputFormat=0?

With 100 meters of cable, the MicroTSG requires a baud rate of 9600 or less. Number of characters (from Data Output Format in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG) = 8 (T) + 2 (comma & space) + 8 (C) + 2 (comma & space) + 8 (salinity) + 2 (comma & space) + 8 (sound velocity) + 2 (carriage return & line feed) = 40 Time required to transmit data = (40 characters * 10 bits/character) / 9600 = 0.042 seconds = 42 msec

What is the minimum total time required per sample (Interval=), if averaging 4 measurements/sample (NCycles=4) and operating in Autonomous Sampling Mode?

In Autonomous mode, time to acquire T and C (from Sample Timing above) = (NCycles * 0.1336) + 0.287 = (4 * 0.1336) + 0.287 = 0.82 seconds Total sampling time = time to acquire T and C + time to compute parameters (from Sample Timing above) + time to transmit data = 0.82 + (.0088 + .0154 + .083 + .035) + .042 = 1.00 second Therefore, set Interval=1, transmitting 1 sample every second.

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

Power and Cable Length

Note:

Common wire resistances:

Gauge Resistance (ohms/foot)

12 0.0016 14 0.0025 16 0.0040 18 0.0064 19 0.0081 20 0.0107 22 0.0162 24 0.0257 26 0.0410 28 0.0653

There are two issues to consider:

• Limiting the IR loss to 1 volt; higher IR loss will prevent the

instrument from transmitting real-time data because of the difference in ground potential.

• Supplying enough power at the power source so that sufficient power is

available at the instrument after considering IR loss.

Looking at each issue separately:

Limiting IR Loss to 1 Volt

The limit to cable length is typically reached when the maximum current times the power common wire resistance is more than 1 volt, because the difference in ground potential of the MicroTSG and ground controller prevents the MicroTSG from transmitting real-time data.

= 1 volt = IR

limit

Where I is the current required by the MicroTSG (34 milliamps at 8 VDC; see Specifications above).

Maximum cable length = R

/ wire resistance per foot

limit

Example – For 18 gauge wire, what is the maximum distance to transmit power to the MicroTSG? If this the controlling factor for maximum cable length if wanting to transmit at 1200 baud?

For 34 milliamp current, R For 18 gauge wire, resistance is 0.0064 ohms/foot. Therefore, maximum cable length is 29 ohms / 0.0064 ohms/foot = 4531 feet = 1381 meters. Note that 1381 meters > 800 meters (maximum distance MicroTSG can transmit data at 1200 baud), so IR loss is not controlling factor for this example.

Example 2 – Same as above, but there are 4 MicroTSGs powered from the same power supply.

= V

limit

Therefore, maximum cable length is 7.35 ohms / 0.0064 ohms/foot = 1148 feet = 350 meters (this is cable length to MicroTSG furthest from power source).

/ I = 1 volt / (0.034 amps * 4 MicroTSGs) = 7.35 ohms

limit

= V

/ I = 1 volt / 0.034 amps = 29 ohms

limit

Supplying Enough Power to MicroTSG

Another consideration in determining maximum cable length is supplying enough power at the power source so that sufficient voltage is available, after the IR loss in the cable, to power the MicroTSG.

Example – For 18 gauge wire, what is the maximum distance to transmit power to the MicroTSG if using a 8.5 volt power source to supply power? Is this the controlling factor for maximum cable length if wanting to transmit at 1200 baud?

MicroTSG’s input power specification is 8 – 30 volts. Therefore, a 0.5 volt IR drop (8.5 volts – 8 volts) would still provide enough power to MicroTSG. V = IR 0.5 volts = (.034 amps) * (0.0064 ohms/foot * cable length) Cable length = 2297 ft = 700 meters Note that 700 meters < 800 meters (maximum distance MicroTSG can transmit data at 1200 baud), so IR drop in power is controlling factor for this example. Using a higher voltage power supply or a different wire gauge (12, 14, or 16 gauge) would provide sufficient power at MicroTSG to allow an 800 meter cable length.

Example 2 – Same as above, but there are 4 MicroTSGs powered from the same power supply.

V = IR 0.5 volts = (.034 amps * 4 MicroTSGs) *(0.0064 ohms/foot * cable length) Cable length = 574 ft = 175 meters (this is cable length to MicroTSG furthest from power source).

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Section 2: Description of MicroTSG SBE 45

Remote Temperature Sensor (optional)

The optional 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature

Notes:

• See the Interface Box manual for operation of the MicroTSG with the Interface Box. The Interface Box can be added to the system at any time, and does not need to be part of the original MicroTSG order.

• Sea-Bird software (Seasave realtime data acquisition and SBE Data Processing’s Data Conversion and Derive modules) uses the data from the MicroTSG’s temperature and conductivity sensors to calculate salinity, and then uses that salinity with the temperature from the remote temperature sensor to calculate density and sound velocity.

Interface Box can append the output of an optional SBE 38 temperature sensor to the output from the MicroTSG. Often, the MicroTSG is mounted in the interior of the vessel. In this configuration the recorded conductivity is correct, but the water temperature has changed as it has passed through the plumbing system. The remote temperature sensor can be placed in a location that provides more accurate measurement of the sea surface water temperature.

The ideal location for the remote sensor is at the seawater intake (before the pump) near the bow of the ship. This minimizes contamination of the

surface temperature measurement by the ship’s own thermal mass.

To compute salinity, always use the data from the temperature sensor on the MicroTSG, not from the remote temperature sensor. Conductivity has

a strong thermal coefficient; therefore, it is critical to know the temperature of the water when the conductivity sensor samples it in order to compute salinity correctly. On a typical installation, there may be 20 to 30 meters of plumbing between the remote temperature sensor and the MicroTSG. As the water flows through the pipes it changes temperature dramatically, making the data from the remote temperature sensor an inaccurate representation of the temperature when the water reaches the conductivity sensor. Use the remote temperature

sensor only to report surface temperature, and to calculate density and sound velocity (density and sound velocity are a function of salinity and temperature).

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Section 3: Installing System

This section provides information on:

• Software installation

• System schematic and installation guidelines

• Power-up mode jumper setting check

• MicroTSG installation

Installing Software

Sea-Bird recommends the following minimum system requirements for

Notes:

• Help files provide detailed information on the software. Separate software manuals on the CD-ROM contain detailed information on Seasave V7 and SBE Data Processing.

• It is possible to use the MicroTSG without the SEATERM terminal program by sending direct commands from a dumb terminal or terminal emulator, such as Windows HyperTerminal.

installing the software: Windows 2000 or later, 500 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, and 90 MB free disk space for installation. Although SEASOFT V2 was designed to work with a PC running Win 2000/XP; extensive testing has not shown any compatibility problems when using the software with a PC running Windows Vista.

If not already installed, install Sea-Bird software programs on your computer using the supplied software CD.

1. Insert the CD in your CD drive.

2. Install software: Double click on SeasoftV2_date.exe (date is the date that

version of the software was created). Follow the dialog box directions to install the software. The installation program allows you to install the desired components. Install all the components, or just install SEATERM (terminal program), Seasave V7 (real-time data acquisition), and SBE Data Processing (data processing).

The default location for the software is c:\Program Files\Sea-Bird. Within that folder is a sub-directory for each component.

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System Schematic and Installation Guidelines

MicroTSG with Optional PN 90402 Interface Box, SBE 38 Remote Temperature Sensor, and NMEA Navigation Device

(see PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box manual for operating details)

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Sea-Bird does not provide detailed installation instructions for the MicroTSG, given the unique nature of every ship and type of installation. The installation of the MicroTSG should be done by qualified shipfitters, with the oversight of a competent ship designer or naval architect. Consider the following:

• The MicroTSG can be mounted anywhere it will fit that is accessible for

maintenance and cleaning. For safety, mount the MicroTSG above the water line.

Note:

The optional Interface Box appends data from the optional SBE 38 remote temperature sensor to the MicroTSG data stream.

¾ If the remote temperature sensor is not used, mount the MicroTSG as

close to the seawater intake as possible to avoid thermal contamination from long plumbing runs. Thermal contamination will not affect salinity accuracy, but the MicroTSG will report the temperature of the water when it reaches the instrument.

¾ If the remote temperature sensor is used, the MicroTSG can be

mounted in the ship’s lab or other convenient location.

• Sea-Bird does not recommend or supply a pump. ¾ The pump must provide 10 to 30 milliliter/second

(0.16 to 0.48 gallons/minute) flow.

¾ Pressure at the MicroTSG is limited to 34.5 decibars (50 psi). ¾ Research vessels often maintain seawater delivery systems for a

variety of scientific purposes, including feed to a thermosalinograph. Many vessels use engine raw cooling water. However, because the MicroTSG is designed for a flow rate of 10 to 30 milliliters/second, ensure that most of the coolant flow bypasses the MicroTSG.

¾ Pleasure-boat pumps designed for salt water and for below-fluid level

(non-priming) may be satisfactory, although their flow rates are much too high (more than 15 gallons/minute). Some method – flow restricting orifice, bypass, etc. – is needed to reduce the flow rate to the required level. Additionally, pleasure-boat pumps are not usually certified for below-waterline use.

• Bubbles in the plumbing of a flow-through system are a common problem and will cause noisy salinity data. To minimize bubbles:

¾ Place the pump below the water line to push rather than lift the water. ¾ Locate the MicroTSG’s hull intake as deep as possible, as far as

possible from bubble sources (bow wake, propeller, etc.).

• Depending on the chosen design of a permanent seawater supply (including pump, intake fitting, pipes, etc.), a de-bubbling device may be needed to separate bubbles from the water before it enters the MicroTSG. Note that a de-bubbler may cause additional temperature errors for the MicroTSG’s primary temperature sensor; salinity accuracy (and accuracy of an optional remote temperature sensor) is not affected. Not all ships require de-bubblers, but many do for best quality salinity data. Large single point salinity spikes can be removed with the Wild Edit module in SBE Data Processing.

• Route cabling as cleanly as possible, avoiding sources of noise. Electric motors are a particular problem. Avoid routing the cable next to generators and air conditioners. Cables longer than 3 meters should be installed inside an earthed metal conduit by a qualified electrician. This minimizes the potential for external signals to disrupt communication and ensures that high voltage lines (such as the sea cable) are sufficiently protected. Cables shorter than 3 meters can be used without shielding when installing or bench testing the instrument.

• If practical, mount the optional SBE 38 remote temperature sensor outside the hull. However, the SBE 38 is usually mounted in the remote sensor mount kit, which has 1-inch pipe threads on each end; plumb the mount kit into your seawater system. Install the SBE 38 as close to the seawater intake as possible (before the pump), near the bow of the ship. Since the installation is below the water line, consult your ship’s engineer / naval architect / shipyard regarding the actual installation. We cannot offer advice in this matter as each ship is different and plumbing regulations vary.

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Power-Up Jumper Check

The MicroTSG’s Printed Circuit Board (PCB) has a jumper that controls how the MicroTSG wakes up:

• Autopower (default) – The MicroTSG wakes up when power is applied. System capability is dependent on the external wiring configuration: ¾ Three wires – This configuration is useful in simple systems where

Note:

For a three-wire external wiring configuration, or to use the MicroTSG with the Interface Box, set:

• J1 jumper to Autopower

• AutoRun=Y, and

• SingleSample=N

See Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG.

Note:

See Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly for details

on accessing the PCB to change the jumper setting.

• Normal – The MicroTSG wakes up when there is a pulse on the serial

Verify the jumper setting in one of the following ways:

• Check the Configuration Sheet (in the manual) for the factory setting, or

• Connect the MicroTSG to the computer as described in Communications

a controller applies power, waits for data, and then removes power. Only three of the four wires (Power, Ground, and Transmit)

are needed for operation, since it is not necessary to command the MicroTSG to take samples. Note that the MicroTSG does not respond to any commands in this configuration, so initial setup of the system must be performed with all four wires in place (see Command Descriptions in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG).

¾ Four wires – With all four wires (Power, Ground, Receive, and

Transmit), the MicroTSG can receive and respond to most commands. Note that the MicroTSG does not respond to QS in this configuration.

interface lines. In this configuration, the MicroTSG can be controlled using the documented commands and can be commanded into a quiescent (sleep) state with QS.

Test and Setup in Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG. Set the appropriate communications settings, wake up the MicroTSG with the Connect button on SEATERM’s Toolbar, and then enter QS after the S> prompt. The response indicates whether the jumper is in the Normal or Autopower configuration: ¾ Autopower – system returns S> prompt, indicating that the

MicroTSG is not in quiescent (sleep) state.

¾ Normal – system does not return S> prompt, indicating that the

MicroTSG is in quiescent (sleep) state.

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Installing MicroTSG

Electrical connector

Top plate

Bolt hole (typical)

Bottom plate

CAUTION: Do not use WD-40 or other

petroleum-based lubricants, as they will damage the connector.

I/O

cable

connector

Locking

sleeve

1. New MicroTSGs are shipped with an AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device preinstalled. Verify that the Anti-Foulant Device is in the anti-foulant device cup (see Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration for access to and replacement of the Anti-Foulant Device).

2. Mount the MicroTSG, with the electrical connector at the top, using the

/4-inch bolt holes on the sides. Provide clearance as follows:

four

• Bottom — 152 mm (6 inches) clearance for removal of the

bottom plate, to allow access for replacing the AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device and cleaning.

• Top — 305 mm (12 inches) clearance for removal of the top plate, to

allow access for removing sensors and electronics.

• Sides — small clearance by using washers with the mounting

hardware, to prevent binding when removing the top or bottom plate.

3. Install the I/O cable: A. Lightly lubricate the sides of the rubber prongs on the cable connector

with silicone grease (DC-4 or equivalent).

B. Install the cable connector, aligning the long pin with the small hole

on the MicroTSG’s bulkhead connector.

C. Place the locking sleeve over the connector. Tighten the sleeve finger

tight only. Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do not use a wrench or pliers.

4. Install the piping connections to the MicroTSG. The housing is tapped

/8-inch U.S. standard NPT threads. Nylon hose barb fittings for

with

/8-inch tubing are provided.

5. Verify that the hardware and external fittings are secure.

6. For use without optional Interface Box: Connect the MicroTSG to the computer and power supply.

• Connect the I/O cable connector to your computer’s serial port.

• Connect the I/O cable connector’s red (+) and black (-) wires to a

power supply (8-30 VDC).

Transmit Pin 3 Power Pin 4

Orientation Pin

Ground Pin 1

Receive Pin 2

Ground pin: Computer data common (pin 1) Receive pin: RS-232C receive data transmitted from computer (pin 2) Transmit pin: RS-232C transmit from MicroTSG to computer (pin 3) Power pin: 8-30 VDC (pin 4)

7. For use with optional Interface Box: See schematic in System Schematic

and Installation Guidelines above, and see PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box manual.

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Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG

This section provides information on:

• MicroTSG setup

• Sampling modes and example sets of operation commands

• Timeout description

• Command descriptions

• Data output format

• Setting up configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file for real-time data

acquisition and data processing

Communications Test and Setup

The power and communications test will verify that the system works, prior to deployment.

Note:

See SEATERM’s Help files.

1. Double click on Seaterm.exe. If this is the first time the program is used, the configuration dialog box may appear:

BE45

Select the instrument type (SBE 45) and the computer COM port for communication with the MicroTSG. Click OK.

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2. The main screen looks like this:

Menus

Toolbar

Command/Data Echo Area

Status bar

Note:

There is at least one way, and as many as three ways, to enter a command:

• Manually type a command in Command/Data Echo Area

• Use a menu to automatically generate a command

• Use a Toolbar button to automatically generate a command

Note:

Once the system is configured and connected (Steps 3 through 5), to update the Status bar:

• on the Toolbar, click Status; or

• from the Utilities menu, select

Instrument Status.

SEATERM sends the status command, which displays in the Command/Data Echo Area, and updates the Status bar.

Instrument

EPROM version

Instrument

Computer

COM port

Baud rate, data bits,

stop bits, and parity

Capture to file status – grayed

out if not capturing

• Menus – Contains tasks and frequently executed instrument

commands.

• Toolbar – Contains buttons for frequently executed tasks and

instrument commands. All tasks and commands accessed through the Toolbar are also available in the Menus. To display or hide the Toolbar, select View Toolbar in the View menu. Grayed out Toolbar buttons are not applicable.

• Command/Data Echo Area – Echoes a command executed using a

Menu or Toolbar button, as well as the instrument’s response. Additionally, a command can be manually typed in this area, from the available commands for the instrument. Note that the instrument must be ‘awake’ for it to respond to a command (use Connect on the Toolbar to wake up the instrument).

• Status bar – Provides status information. To display or hide the Status

bar, select View Status bar in the View menu.

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Following are the Toolbar buttons applicable to the MicroTSG:

Note:

.cap file created by SEATERM is not compatible with our postprocessing software (SBE Data Processing). Instead of using SEATERM’s capture utility, use Seasave (our real-time data acquisition software) to create a .hex file that is compatible with SBE Data Processing (see Section 5: Operating System).

Toolbar Buttons

Connect

Re-establish communications with MicroTSG. Computer responds with S> prompt.

Description

Status Display instrument status.

Coefficients Display calibration coefficients.

Capture instrument responses on screen to file. File has .cap extension. Click Capture again to

Capture

turn off capture. Capture status displays in Status bar. As MicroTSG has no internal memory, you must capture before sampling begins to save data for future review and processing. Perform one or more diagnostic tests on

Diagnostics

MicroTSG. Diagnostic test(s) accessed in this manner are non-destructive – they do not write over any existing instrument settings.

Equivalent

Command*

(press Enter

key)

—

DS, DC, TS,

and TSR

Free computer COM port used to communicate

Disconnect

with MicroTSG. COM port can then be used by another program. Note that MicroTSG must be

—

connected to COM port for data to be obtained.

*See Command Descriptions.

3. In the Configure menu, select SBE 45 TSG. The dialog box looks

like this:

Computer COM port, baud rate, data bits, and parity for communication between computer and MicroTSG.

Note:

• SEATERM’s baud rate must be the same as the MicroTSG baud rate (set with Baud=). Baud is factoryset to 4800, but can be changed by the user (see Command Descriptions).

• When you click OK, SEATERM saves the Configuration Options settings to the SeaTerm.ini file in your Windows directory. SeaTerm.ini contains the last saved settings for each instrument. When you open SEATERM and select the desired instrument (SBE 37, 45, etc.) in the Configure menu, the Configuration Options dialog box shows the last saved settings for that instrument.

Interface for communication between computer and MicroTSG.

800

Make the selections in the Configuration Options dialog box:

• COMM Port: COM 1 through COM 10, as applicable

• Baud Rate: 4800 (documented on Configuration Sheet in manual)

• Data Bits: 8

• Parity: None

• Mode: RS-232 (Full Duplex)

Click OK to save the settings.

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4. In the Communications menu, select Options / Cycle baud

when connecting.

5. Click Connect on the Toolbar. SEATERM tries to connect to the

MicroTSG at the baud set in Step 3. If it cannot, it cycles through all other possible baud rates to try to connect. When it connects, the display looks like this:

S>SBE45 V 1.1b S>

This shows that correct communications between the computer and MicroTSG has been established. If the system does not respond as shown:

• Click Connect again.

• Verify the correct instrument was selected in the Configure menu and

the settings were entered correctly in the Configuration Options dialog box.

• Check cabling between the computer and MicroTSG.

6. Display MicroTSG status information by clicking Status on the Toolbar.

The display looks like this:

SBE45 V 1.1b SERIAL NO. 1258 not logging data sample interval = 30 seconds output conductivity with each sample do not output salinity with each sample do not output sound velocity with each sample do not start sampling when power on do not power off after taking a single sample do not power off after two minutes of inactivity A/D cycles to average = 4

7. Command the MicroTSG to take a sample by typing TS and pressing the

Enter key. The display looks like this (if output conductivity with each

sample, do not output salinity with each sample, and do not output sound velocity with each sample displayed in response to the status command in

Step 6) :

23.7658, 0.00019

where 23.7658 = temperature in degrees Celsius

0.00019 = conductivity in S/m These numbers should be reasonable; i.e., room temperature and zero conductivity.

8. Establish the sampling scheme, after reviewing the information in this

section on sampling modes and commands.

9. Command the MicroTSG to go to sleep (quiescent state) by typing QS

and pressing the Enter key. The response indicates whether the PCB’s J1 jumper is in the Normal or Autopower configuration:

Notes:

• See Power-Up Jumper Check in Section 3: Installing System

for a description of Autopower and Normal.

• See Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly to access

the PCB and move the jumper.

• Autopower – system returns S> prompt.

• Normal – system does not return S> prompt.

If necessary, remove the PCB and move the jumper to the desired pins.

The MicroTSG is ready for deployment.

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Sampling Modes

The MicroTSG has three basic sampling modes for obtaining data: Polled Sampling, Autonomous Sampling, and Serial Line Synchronization Sampling. However, commands and the J1 jumper setting on the MicroTSG’s PCB can be used in various combinations to provide a high degree of operating flexibility.

Shown below are descriptions and examples of the three basic sampling modes. Note that the MicroTSG’s response to each command is not shown in the examples. Review the operation of the basic sampling modes and the commands described in Command Descriptions before setting up your system.

Polled Sampling

Note:

After waking the MicroTSG, you may need to press the Enter key several times and send Stop to interrupt sampling, depending on how the instrument was set up the last time it was used.

On command, the MicroTSG takes one sample of data and sends the data to the computer.

Examples: Polled Sampling Mode (user input in bold)

Example 1: J1 jumper in Normal position (pins 2 and 3). Wake up MicroTSG. Set up to wait for command each time MicroTSG wakes up, and send salinity with data. Send status command to verify setup. Send power-off command after all parameters are entered. Assuming that power is always applied:

(Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>AUTORUN=N S>OUTPUTSAL=Y S>DS (to verify setup) S>QS

When ready to take a sample (repeat as desired): wake up MicroTSG, command it to take a sample and output converted data to computer, and send power-off command.

(Before first sample, click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored.) (Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>TS S>QS

Example 2: J1 jumper in Autopower position (pins 1 and 2). Wake up MicroTSG. Set up to wait for command each time MicroTSG wakes up, and send salinity with data. Send status command to verify setup. Remove power after all parameters are entered.

(Apply power to wake up.)

S>AUTORUN=N S>OUTPUTSAL=Y S>DS (to verify setup)

(Remove power.)

When ready to take a sample (repeat as desired): wake up MicroTSG, command it to take a sample and output converted data to computer, and remove power.

(Before first sample, click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored.) (Apply power to wake up.)

S>TS

(Remove power.)

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Autonomous Sampling

Notes:

• After waking the MicroTSG, you may need to press the Enter key several times and send Stop to interrupt sampling, depending on how the instrument was set up the last time it was used.

• If using the MicroTSG with the Interface Box, set up the MicroTSG to operate in autonomous sampling mode: ¾ J1 jumper in

Autopower position (pins 1 and 2)

¾ AutoRun=Y ¾ SingleSample=N

Examples: Autonomous Sampling Mode (user input in bold)

Example 1: J1 jumper in Normal position (pins 2 and 3), AutoRun=Y. Set up to take a sample every 20 seconds. Send status command to verify setup. Send power-off command after all parameters are entered. Assuming that power is always applied:

(Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>SINGLESAMPLE=N S>INTERVAL=20 S>AUTORUN=Y S>DS (to verify setup) S>QS

When ready to begin sampling:

(Click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored.) (Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up – sampling begins automatically.)

When ready to stop sampling and go to sleep:

(Press Enter key to get S> prompt.)

S>STOP S>QS

Example 2: J1 jumper in Normal position (pins 2 and 3), AutoRun=N. Set up to take a sample every 20 seconds. Send status command to verify setup. Send power-off command after all parameters are entered. Assuming that power is always applied:

(Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>SINGLESAMPLE=N S>INTERVAL=20 S>AUTORUN=N S>DS (to verify setup) S>QS

When ready to begin sampling:

(Click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored.) (Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>GO

When ready to stop sampling and go to sleep:

(Press Enter key to get S> prompt.)

S>STOP S>QS

Example 3: J1 jumper in Autopower position (pins 1 and 2). Set up to take a sample every 20 seconds. Send status command to verify setup. Remove power after all parameters are entered.

(Apply power to wake up.)

S>SINGLESAMPLE=N S>INTERVAL=20 S>AUTORUN=Y S>DS (to verify setup)

(Remove power.)

When ready to begin sampling:

(Click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored) (Apply power to wake up; sampling begins automatically.)

When ready to stop sampling:

(Remove power.)

To change the setup:

(Apply power to wake up; sampling begins automatically. Press Enter key several times to get S> prompt.)

S>STOP S> (send desired commands)

(Remove power.)

The MicroTSG samples data at pre-programmed intervals, defined by Interval=, and sends the data to the computer. The MicroTSG does not enter quiescent (sleep) state between samples.

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Serial Line Synchronization (Serial Line Sync)

Note:

After waking the MicroTSG, you may need to press the Enter key several times and send Stop to interrupt sampling, depending on how the instrument was set up the last time it was used.

In Serial Line Sync Mode, a simple pulse (a single character) on the RS-232 line causes the MicroTSG to wake up, take and output a single sample, and automatically go to sleep (enter quiescent state). This mode is enabled if AutoRun=Y, SingleSample=Y, and the PCB’s J1 jumper is in the Normal position (pins 2 and 3).

Example: Serial Line Sync Mode (user input in bold) (J1 jumper in Normal position – pins 2 and 3)

Set up to take a sample upon receipt of any character and then automatically go to sleep. Send status command to verify setup. Send power-off command to MicroTSG after all parameters are entered – system automatically wakes up and goes to sleep for each sample upon receipt of a character. Assuming that power is always applied:

(Click Connect on Toolbar to wake up.)

S>SINGLESAMPLE=Y S>AUTORUN=Y

S>DS (to verify setup) S>QS

When ready to take a sample (repeat as desired):

(Before first sample, click Capture on Toolbar to capture data to a file – program requests file name for data to be stored) (Press Enter key to wake up, sample, and go to sleep.)

When ready to stop sampling or change setup:

(Press Enter key several times to get S> prompt)

S>STOP S> (Enter desired commands)

S>QS

Timeout Description

The MicroTSG has a timeout algorithm when jumpered in the Normal configuration (PCB J1 pins 2 and 3). If the MicroTSG does not receive a command or sample data for two minutes and AutoOff=Y, it powers down its communication circuits. This places the MicroTSG in quiescent state, drawing minimal current. To re-establish control (wake up), click Connect on the Toolbar or press the Enter key. The system responds with the S> prompt.

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Command Descriptions

This section describes commands and provides sample outputs. See Appendix III: Command Summary for a summarized command list.

When entering commands:

• Input commands to the MicroTSG in upper or lower case letters and

• The MicroTSG sends ? CMD if an invalid command is entered.

• If the system does not return an S> prompt after executing a command,

press the Enter key to get the S> prompt.

• If in quiescent state, re-establish communications by clicking Connect on

the Toolbar or pressing the Enter key to get an S> prompt.

Status Command

DS Display operating status and setup parameters.

Equivalent to Status on Toolbar.

List below includes, where applicable, command used to modify parameter.

• Firmware version and serial number

• Logging status -

logging data,

logging data, not

or unknown status

• Sample interval time [Interval=]

• Output conductivity with each sample

[OutputCond=]?

• Output salinity with each sample

[OutputSal=]?

• Output sound velocity with each sample

[OutputSV=]? If yes, sound velocity algorithm [SVAlgorithm=].

• Start sampling automatically when power on

[AutoRun=]?

• Go to sleep after taking single sample

[SingleSample=]?

• Go to sleep after 2 minutes of inactivity

[AutoOff=]?

• A/D cycles to average per sample

[NCycles=]

• Output format (does not appear if

OutputFormat=0. Shows conductivity leading space is suppressed if OutputFormat=1; shows conductivity and salinity order reversed if OutputFormat=2)

Example: (user input in bold)

S>DS SBE45 V 1.1b SERIAL NO. 1258 not logging data sample interval = 10 seconds [Interval=] output conductivity with each sample [OutputCond=] do not output salinity with each sample [OutputSal=] do not output sound velocity with each sample [OutputSV= and SVAlgorithm=] do not start sampling when power on [AutoRun=] do not power off after taking a single sample [SingleSample=] do not power off after two minutes of inactivity [AutoOff=] A/D cycles to average = 4 [NCycles=]

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Setup Commands

Notes:

• The MicroTSG’s baud rate (set with Baud=) must be the same as SEATERM’s baud rate (set in the Configure menu).

• The maximum baud rate is dependent on cable length. See Baud Rate, Cable Length,

Power, and Data Transmission Rate in Section 2: Description of MicroTSG.

Baud=x x= baud rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,

or 38400). Default 4800.

OutputFormat=x x=0 (default): Output order is temperature,

Notes:

• See Data Output Format.

• Seasave, SBE Data Processing,

and the optional Interface Box are all compatible with any combination of output parameters, if OutputFormat=0 or 1.

x=1: Suppress space before

x=2: Reverse conductivity and salinity order.

conductivity, salinity, sound velocity.

conductivity output.

This is not compatible with Seasave, SBE Data Processing, or optional Interface Box.

OutputCond=x x=Y (default): calculate and output

conductivity (S/m).

x=N: do not.

OutputSal=x x=Y: calculate and output salinity (psu).

x=N (default): do not.

OutputSV=x x=Y: calculate and output sound velocity

(m/sec). Can be calculated as Chen and Millero or as Wilson; select desired algorithm with SVAlgorithm=.

x=N (default): do not.

SVAlgorithm=x x=C: If OutputSV=Y, calculate sound

velocity using Chen and Millero formula (UNESCO Technical Papers in Marine Science #44). Default.

x=W: If OutputSV=Y, calculate sound

velocity using Wilson formula (UNESCO Technical Papers in Marine Science #44).

NCycles=x x= number of measurements to average per

sample (default = 4). Increasing NCycles= increases measurement resolution and time required for measurement. See Sample Timing in Section 2: Description of MicroTSG.

QS Quit session and place MicroTSG in quiescent

(sleep) state. Sampling stops. Applicable only if PCB J1 jumper is in Normal position.

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Operating Commands

Operating commands configure the MicroTSG’s response upon waking up, and direct the MicroTSG to sample data once or at pre-programmed intervals.

Note:

If the total time required for the sample is greater than Interval=, the MicroTSG begins the next sample as soon as it finishes transmitting the current sample.

Interval=x x= interval (seconds) between samples

(maximum 32767 seconds). MicroTSG samples at this interval, and does not enter quiescent (sleep) state between samples. Minimum time between samples determined by NCycles=, desired calculated parameters (salinity, etc.), and baud rate; see Sample

Timing and Baud Rate, Cable Length, Power, and Data Transmission Rate

in Section 2:

Description of MicroTSG.

AutoOff=x (Functional only if J1 jumper on PCB is in

Normal position) x=Y: Go to sleep (enter quiescent state) if

2 minutes have elapsed without receiving a command or without sampling data.

x= N: Do not automatically go to sleep.

AutoRun=x x=Y or N: Interacts with SingleSample= and

J1 jumper setting, as described in table below.

SingleSample=x x=Y or N: Interacts with AutoRun= and J1

Note:

If the MicroTSG is sampling data and the external voltage is less than

6.15 volts for ten consecutive scans,

the MicroTSG halts logging.

Go Start sampling, as defined by SingleSample=

jumper setting, as described in table below.

and Interval=. Only applicable if:

• AutoRun=N, or

• AutoRun=Y and you previously sent Stop

to stop sampling.

Note:

You may need to send Stop several times to get the MicroTSG to respond. This is most likely to occur if sampling with a small Interval=.

Stop Stop sampling. Press Enter key to get

S> prompt before entering Stop.

J1 Jumper AutoRun SingleSample Effect

Wake up (when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while asleep) state and wait for command. Wake up (when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while asleep) and sample at rate specified by Interval=. To stop sampling and get S> prompt, type Stop and press Enter key. Wake up (when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while asleep), take and output single sample, and automatically go to sleep. To wake up and get S>

Normal

(pins 2

and 3)

Y or N

Y N

Y Y

prompt, type Stop and press Enter key. Referred to as Serial Line Sync Mode.

Y or N Wake up when power applied and wait for command.

Wake up when power applied and sample at rate specified by Interval= until power removed. Required settings for MicroTSG in 3-wire (power, ground, and transmit) configuration or when using MicroTSG with Interface Box. Wake up when power applied and take and output a single sample. Wait for another command until power removed.

Autopower

(pins 1

and 2)

Y N

Y Y

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Polled Sampling Commands

These commands are used by an external controller to request a sample from the MicroTSG. The MicroTSG stores data for the most recent sample in its RAM. The MicroTSG does not automatically go to sleep after executing these commands. Do not send these commands if the MicroTSG is sampling data at pre-programmed intervals (defined by Interval= and SingleSample=).

TS Take sample, hold converted data in RAM,

output converted data.

TSR Take sample, hold raw data (temperature and

conductivity only) in RAM, output raw data.

SLT Send last sample from RAM, output converted

data, then take new sample and hold converted data in RAM.

TH Take sample, hold converted data in RAM.

SH Send held converted data from RAM.

Testing Commands

TT Measure temperature 100 times or until Esc

key is pressed, output converted data.

TC Measure conductivity 100 times or until Esc

key is pressed, output converted data.

TTR Measure temperature 100 times or until Esc

key is pressed, output raw data.

TCR Measure conductivity 100 times or until Esc

key is pressed, output raw data.

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Calibration Coefficients Command

DC Display calibration coefficients.

Equivalent to Coefficients on Toolbar.

Notes:

• See individual Coefficient Commands below for definitions of the data in the example.

• Dates shown are when calibrations were performed. Calibration coefficients are initially factory-set and should agree with Calibration Certificates shipped with MicroTSGs.

Note:

F = floating point number S = string with no spaces

Example: (user input in bold)

S>DC SBE45 V 1.1b 0011 temperature: 08-apr-96 TA0 = -9.420702e-05 TA1 = 2.937924e-04 TA2 = -3.739471e-06 TA3 = 1.909551e-07 conductivity: 09-apr-96 G = -1.036689e+00 H = 1.444342e-01 I = -3.112137e-04 J = 3.005941e-05 CPCOR = -9.570001e-08 CTCOR = 3.250000e-06 WBOTC = 1.968100e-05

The individual Coefficient Commands listed below are used to modify a particular coefficient or date:

Temperature

TCalDate=S TA0=F TA1=F TA2=F TA3=F

S=Temperature calibration date. F=Temperature A0. F=Temperature A1. F=Temperature A2. F=Temperature A3.

Conductivity

CCalDate=S CG=F CH=F CI=F CJ=F WBOTC=F CTCor=F CPCor=F

S=Conductivity calibration date. F=Conductivity G. F=Conductivity H. F=Conductivity I. F=Conductivity J. F=Conductivity wbotc. F=Conductivity ctcor. F=Conductivity cpcor.

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Data Output Format

Each scan ends with a carriage return <CR> and line feed <LF>. Leading zeros are suppressed, except for one zero to the left of the decimal point. All data is separated with a comma and a space, except as noted.

Notes:

• For OutputFormat=1, the space before the conductivity output is eliminated. The remainder of the data format is unchanged from OutputFormat=0.

• Seasave, SBE Data Processing, and the optional Interface Box are all compatible with any combination of output parameters, if OutputFormat=0 or 1.

The converted output data format is:

• If OutputFormat=0 (default):

ttt.tttt, cc.ccccc, sss.ssss, vvvv.vvv

• If OutputFormat=1:

ttt.tttt,cc.ccccc, sss.ssss, vvvv.vvv

• If OutputFormat=2:

ttt.tttt, sss.ssss, cc.ccccc, vvvv.vvv

Note: OutputFormat=2 is not compatible with Seasave, SBE Data Processing, or the optional Interface Box.

where

t = temperature (degrees Celsius, ITS-90) c = conductivity (S/m); data sent only if OutputCond=Y s = salinity (psu); data sent only if OutputSal=Y v = sound velocity (meters/second), calculated by Chen-Millero (if SVAlgorithm=C) or Wilson (if SVAlgorithm=W) equation; data sent only if OutputSV=Y

Example 1: Sample data output when OutputFormat=0, OutputCond=Y, OutputSal=N, and OutputSV=N:

23.7658, 0.00019

(temperature, conductivity)

Example 2: Sample data output when OutputFormat=1, OutputCond=Y, OutputSal=N, and OutputSV=N:

23.7658,0.00019

(temperature,conductivity)

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Setting Up Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File

Notes:

• Seasave and SBE Data Processing versions 7.20a introduced .xmlcon files (in XML format). Versions 7.20a and later allow you to open a .con or .xmlcon file, and to save t to a .con or .xmlcon file. Seasave and SBE Data Processing use the same file.

• A new or recalibrated instrument ships with a configuration file that reflects the current configuration as we know it. The file is named with the instrument serial number, followed by a .con extension. For example, for an instrument with serial number 2375, Sea-Bird names the file 2375.con. You may rename the file (but not the extension) if desired; this will not affect the results.

Seasave and SBE Data Processing, our real-time data acquisition and data processing software (respectively), require a configuration file. The configuration file defines the MicroTSG – which parameters are output by the MicroTSG, and the data output rate - and indicates whether NMEA and SBE 38 data is to be appended to the data stream. The software uses the configuration file to interpret and process the data. If the configuration file

does not match the actual instrument configuration, the software will not be able to interpret and process the data correctly.

To verify the contents of the .xmlcon or .con file:

1. Double click on Seasave.exe.

2. Click Configure Inputs. On the Instrument Configuration tab, click Open. In

the dialog box, select the .xmlcon or .con file and click Open.

3. The configuration information appears on the Instrument Configuration

tab. Verify the output matches the output programmed into the SBE 45, and the use of the optional Interface Box, SBE 38, and NMEA matches your system. Click Modify to bring up a dialog box (shown below) to change the configuration.

Define data in MicroTSG data stream:

• Output conductivity with each scan - Must agree with MicroTSG setup (OutputCond=).

• Output salinity with each scan – Must agree with MicroTSG setup (OutputSal=).

• Output sound velocity with each scan – Must agree with MicroTSG setup (OutputSV=).

See reply from DS for setup programmed into MicroTSG.

Time between scans. Must agree with MicroTSG setup (Interval=); see reply from DS.

New to create new .xmlcon or .con file for this CTD. Open to select different .xmlcon or .con file.

Save or Save As to save

current .xmlcon or .con file settings.

• Use junction box – Select if MicroTSG data transmitted to computer through Interface Box.

• SBE 38 temperature added – only applicable if Use junction box is selected. Select if

Interface Box connected to SBE 38 remote temperature sensor. If selected, Seasave and SBE Data Processing (Data Conversion and Derive modules) use remote temperature data when calculating density and sound velocity.

• NMEA data added – only applicable if Use junction box is selected. Select if Interface Box connected to a NMEA navigation device. Seasave automatically adds current latitude, longitude, and universal time code to data header. Select NMEA (Lat/Lon) Interface in Seasave’s Configure menu to control how Lat/Lon data is incorporated.

See PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperatue Interface Box manual.

4. Click Save or Save As to save any changes to the .xmlcon or .con file.

Click Exit when done reviewing /modifying the configuration.

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Section 5: Operating System

This section covers acquiring real-time data with Seasave, and processing data

Note:

For acquiring data in Seasave, the MicroTSG must be set up for autonomous sampling (SingleSample=N).

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave

Note:

See Seasave’s manual and/or help files.

Note:

The baud rate between the MicroTSG and computer (defined in Configure Inputs, on the Serial Ports tab) must agree with the baud rate programmed into the MicroTSG with Baud=.

with SBE Data Processing.

• Seasave saves the data in the format – data format and header information

– that is required by SBE Data Processing. If you use other software to acquire data, the data will not be in the format required by SBE Data Processing.

If using the MicroTSG with PN 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box, see the Interface Box manual for operating the system.

1. Turn on power to the MicroTSG.

• If the MicroTSG is set to AutoRun=Y and the J1 jumper is in the

Autopower position (start sampling automatically when power is turned on): MicroTSG will start sampling and transmitting data to the computer. Note that the data will not appear in Seasave until you tell Seasave to start real-time data acquisition in Step 7.

• If the MicroTSG is set to AutoRun=N or the J1 jumper is in the

Normal position: Run SEATERM, click SEATERM’s Connect button, command the MicroTSG to start sampling (Go), click SEATERM’s Disconnect button, and then close SEATERM.

See Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG.

2. Double click on Seasave.exe.

3. Perform any desired setup in the Configure Inputs, Configure Outputs,

and Display menus.

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4. In the RealTime Data menu, select Start Acquisition. The dialog box looks

like this:

Data Archiving Options:

• Begin archiving data immediately to store raw (frequencies, A/D counts, and/or voltages) real-time data as soon as Start button is clicked and communication is established.

• Begin archiving data when ‘Start Archiving’ command is sent to control when data begins to be written to file. If you

make this selection, when you click Start button and communication is established, a dialog box with Start Archiving button appears. Click this button when ready to begin saving scans to file, or select Start Archiving in Real-Time Data menu.

• Do not archive data for this cast to not save data to a file. Real-time data will still appear in displays.

Click Select Output Data File

Configuration Options: Currently selected instrument configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file is shown, containing information on output from MicroTSG, use of Interface Box, and inclusion of NMEA and SBE 38 data with output from MicroTSG. To modify input configuration (xmlcon or .con file, serial ports, TCP/IP ports, and/or miscellaneous), click Configure Inputs. To modify outputs (serial data output, serial ports shared file output, mark variables, TCP/IP output, TCP/IP ports, SBE 14 remote display, header form, and/or diagnostics), click Configure Outputs.

Name. Save Archived Data As dialog box appears; browse to desired file location, enter desired file name, and click Save.

• Timeout in seconds at startup: Time allowed before first data scan is received from MicroTSG. Seasave will time out and stop attempting to acquire data if data is not received from MicroTSG within this time period.

• Timeout in seconds between scans: Maximum gap allowed between scans after first data scan is received from MicroTSG. Seasave will time out and stop attempting to acquire data if data is not received from MicroTSG within this time period (for example, if a problem with power interrupts data acquisition, Seasave stops attempting to acquire data after this gap).

5. In the Start Real-Time Data Acquisition dialog box, click Start. A. If you selected Begin archiving data immediately or Begin archiving

data when ‘Start Archiving’ command is sent above, and selected Prompt for Header Information in the Header Form setup (Configure

Outputs), the Header Information dialog box appears. Fill in the desired header and click OK.

B. If you selected Check Scan Length in the Options menu, Seasave

checks the configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file to verify that the scan length defined by the configuration file matches the MicroTSG (i.e., number of sensors and inclusion of NMEA is as defined in the file). If a Scan length error appears, verify that:

• You are using the correct .xmlcon or .con configuration file.

• The configuration file has been updated as necessary if you added

C. Seasave sends a message: Waiting for data . . . Seasave will time out

if data is not received within Timeout in seconds at startup.

D. Real-time data then starts appearing in the screen display(s).

6. To stop real-time data acquisition: In the Real-Time Data menu, select Stop.

7. Stop the MicroTSG sampling by turning off power.

or deleted outputs, added or deleted Interface Box, etc.

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Processing Data

Process the data in SBE Data Processing.

Note: See the SBE Data Processing manual and/or Help files.

Note:

Although we provide this technique for editing a .hex file,

Sea-Bird’s strong recommendation, as described above, is to always convert the .hex data file and then edit the converted (.cnv) file.

1. Convert the .hex data file created by Seasave to a .cnv file in SBE Data Processing’s Data Conversion module.

2. Once the data is converted, it can be further processed and plotted in SBE Data Processing’s other modules.

Editing .hex Data File

Sometimes users want to edit the .hex data file before beginning processing, to remove data at the beginning of the file corresponding to instrument soak time, to remove blocks of bad data, to edit the header, or to add explanatory notes.

Editing the .hex file can corrupt the data, making it impossible to perform further processing using Sea-Bird software. We strongly recommend that

you first convert the data to a .cnv file (using Data Conversion in SBE Data Processing), and then use other SBE Data Processing modules to edit the .cnv file as desired.

The procedure for editing a .hex data file described below has been found to work correctly on computers running Windows 98, 2000, and NT. If the

editing is not performed using this technique, SBE Data Processing may reject the edited data file and give you an error message.

1. Make a back-up copy of your .hex data file before you begin.

2. Run WordPad.

3. In the File menu, select Open. In the Open dialog box: for Files of type,

select All Documents (*.*). Browse to the desired .hex file and click Open.

4. Edit the file as desired, inserting any new header lines after the System Upload Time line. Note that all header lines must begin with an asterisk (*), and *END* indicates the end of the header. An example is shown below (for an SBE 21 data file), with the added lines in bold:

* Sea-Bird SBE 21 Data File: * FileName = C:\Odis\SAT2-ODIS\oct14-19\oc15_99.hex * Software Version Seasave Win32 v1.10 * Temperature SN = 2366 * Conductivity SN = 2366 * System UpLoad Time = Oct 15 1999 10:57:19

* Testing adding header lines * Must start with an asterisk * Place anywhere between System Upload Time & END of header

* NMEA Latitude = 30 59.70 N * NMEA Longitude = 081 37.93 W * NMEA UTC (Time) = Oct 15 1999 10:57:19 * Store Lat/Lon Data = Append to Every Scan and Append to .NAV File When <Ctrl F7> is Pressed ** Ship: Sea-Bird ** Cruise: Sea-Bird Header Test ** Station: ** Latitude: ** Longitude: *END*

5. In the File menu, select Save (not Save As). If you are running Windows 2000, the following message displays:

You are about to save the document in a Text-Only format, which will remove all formatting. Are you sure you want to do this?

Ignore the message and click Yes.

6. In the File menu, select Exit.

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Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration SBE 45

Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration

This section reviews corrosion precautions, conductivity cell cleaning and storage, replacement of the Anti-Foulant Device, and sensor calibration. The accuracy of the MicroTSG is sustained by the care and calibration of the sensors and by establishing proper handling practices.

Corrosion Precautions

All hardware exposed to seawater is titanium; the housing is plastic. No corrosion precautions are required. The MicroTSG should be cleaned after use and prior to storage, as described in Cleaning and Storage.

Cleaning and Storage

CAUTION:

The MicroTSG’s conductivity cell is shipped dry to prevent freezing in shipping.

MicroTSG with water in the conductivity cell. Freezing

temperatures (for example, in Arctic environments or during air shipment) can break the cell if it is full of water.

CAUTION:

• Do not put a brush or any object

• Do not spray any solutions

If fouling remains in the conductivity cell after these procedures, return the MicroTSG to Sea-Bird for internal cleaning and recalibration.

Do not store the

Drain

Screw (typical)

inside the cell.

directly into the open end of the cell.

plug

Bottom plate

Plastic cap on conductivity cell

Flushing

chamber

Clean the MicroTSG and conductivity cell:

• Monthly (during sustained use)

• Before periods of non-use – If the cell is not rinsed between usage, salt

crystals may form on the platinized electrode surfaces. When the instrument is used next, sensor accuracy may be temporarily affected until these crystals dissolve.

• If the data looks incorrect –

¾ Unusually noisy data may be caused by debris going through the cell. ¾ Unusually smooth data may be caused by a blockage in the flow path

or in the cell.

¾ Shifted data may be caused by fouling inside the cell.

Follow this cleaning procedure:

Step 1: Clean Out Drain

A. Keeping the MicroTSG in an upright position, remove the drain plug from

the housing’s bottom plate.

B. Allow any water to drain out and remove any sediment or debris from

the drain.

Step 2: Inspect and Clean Flushing Chamber

A. Remove the bottom plate:

i. Remove the six

washers securing the plate to the housing body. Hold the bottom plate as you remove the hardware, to prevent the plate from falling.

ii. Pull the bottom plate straight down from the housing body, being

careful not to damage the conductivity cell, which sits in the housing.

B. Use a flashlight to inspect the flushing chamber and conductivity cell for

debris or fine deposits. If this is a routine monthly maintenance, and there is no evidence of debris or fine deposits, proceed to Step 4: Clean Bottom Plate Assembly.

C. Gently spray fresh water up into the chamber to remove any fine deposits

inside the housing. Be careful not to hit the conductivity cell with the spray hose.

/4-inch socket head screws, lock washers, and flat

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Step 3: Flush Inside of Conductivity Cell

A. Remove the external plumbing connecting the seawater intake and drain

lines to the MicroTSG.

B. Clean the inside of the conductivity cell with a series of slow back flushes

into the OUT port (reverse of the normal operation flow). Collect the drainage in a bucket held below the open housing:

• Refer to Application Note 2D: Instructions for Care and Cleaning

of Conductivity Cells for conductivity cell cleaning materials and

concentrations.

• The Active Use (after each cast) section of the application note is not

applicable to the MicroTSG.

C. If the MicroTSG is being stored, gently blow-dry the conductivity cell

and flushing chamber. Do not use compressed air, which typically contains oil vapor.

D. Reinstall the external plumbing connecting the seawater intake and drain

lines to the MicroTSG.

Flush through anti-foulant device cup

O-ring

Note:

Early versions of the SBE 45 had a rectangular o-ring in addition to the round o-ring on the bottom plate; see the photo in Replacing Anti-Foulant Device (SBE 45).

CAUTION:

• If you remove sensors and electronics from the housing to troubleshoot, avoid getting anything on the PCB, which can be damaged by water or other materials. See Appendix II:

Electronics Disassembly/ Reassembly.

• Do not put any object inside the conductivity cell to clean it.

Return the MicroTSG to Sea-Bird for internal cleaning and recalibration.

Step 4: Clean Bottom Plate Assembly

A. Remove the O-ring on the bottom plate. Put the O-ring aside, being

careful to protect it from damage or contamination.

B. Flush the anti-foulant device cup on the bottom plate with fresh water, to

remove any debris or fine deposits. See Replacing Anti-Foulant Device for details on touching or handling the AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device.

C. Rinse the bottom plate with fresh water. D. Remove water from the O-ring and the bottom plate with a lint-free cloth

or tissue.

E. Inspect the O-ring and mating surfaces for dirt, nicks, and cuts. Clean as

necessary. Apply a light coat of O-ring lubricant (Parker Super O Lube) to the O-ring and mating surfaces.

F. Replace the O-ring on the bottom plate.

Step 5: Reinstall Bottom Plate

A. Align the bottom plate with the housing body, ensuring the end of the

anti-foulant device cup is aligned with the conductivity cell. Slowly position the bottom plate on the housing.

B. Re-secure the bottom plate to the housing body with the six

socket head screws, lock washers, and flat washers.

C. Reinstall the drain plug in the bottom plate.

If the data still looks incorrect after cleaning, it may be caused by:

• a problem with the electrical connections

• a problem with the PCB

• internal fouling in the conductivity cell that was not removed by flushing

• sensors that need to be recalibrated

/4-inch

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Replacing Anti-Foulant Device (SBE 45)

The MicroTSG has an anti-foulant device cup inside the housing. New MicroTSGs are shipped with an Anti-Foulant Device pre-installed in the cup.

AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device

WARNING!

AF24173 Anti-Foulant Devices contain bis(tributyltin) oxide. Handle the devices only with rubber or latex gloves. Wear eye protection. Wash with soap and water after handling.

Read precautionary information on product label (see Appendix IV) before proceeding.

It is a violation of US Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Screw (typical)

Drain plug

O-ring, Anti-Foulant Device, and cu

Anti-Foulant Devices are sold packaged in pairs. The second device should be retained as a spare; reseal in its original plastic bag and store in a cool location.

Wearing rubber or latex gloves, follow this procedure:

1. Keeping the MicroTSG in an upright position, remove the drain plug from

the housing’s bottom plate. Allow any water to drain out and remove any sediment or debris from the drain before proceeding.

2. Remove the bottom plate:

A. Remove the six

/4-inch socket head screws, lock washers, and flat washers securing the bottom plate to the housing body. Hold the bottom plate as you remove the hardware, to prevent it from falling.

B. Pull the bottom plate straight down from the housing body, being

careful not to damage the conductivity cell, which sits in the housing at the end of the anti-foulant device cup.

3. Remove the Anti-Foulant Device: A. Place the bottom plate on a horizontal surface. Remove the small

O-ring securing the Anti-Foulant Device in the anti-foulant device cup.

B. Remove the old Anti-Foulant Device. If it is difficult to remove, use

needle-nose pliers and carefully break up the material.

4. Clean the bottom plate assembly: A. Remove the two O-rings on the bottom plate. Put the O-rings aside,

being careful to protect them from damage or contamination.

B. Rinse the bottom plate and flush the inside of the anti-foulant device

cup and post with fresh water to remove sediment or debris.

C. Remove water from the O-rings and the bottom plate with a lint-free

cloth or tissue.

D. Inspect the O-rings and mating surfaces for dirt, nicks, and cuts.

Clean as necessary. Apply a light coat of O-ring lubricant (Parker Super O Lube) to the O-rings and mating surfaces.

E. Replace the O-rings on the bottom plate.

5. Place the new Anti-Foulant Device in the cup, and replace the O-ring.

6. Reinstall the bottom plate: A. Align the bottom plate with the housing body, ensuring the end of the

Anti-Foulant Device cup is aligned with the conductivity cell. Slowly position the bottom plate on the housing.

B. Re-secure the bottom plate to the housing body with the six

/4-inch

socket head screws, lock washers, and flat washers.

C. Reinstall the drain plug in the bottom plate.

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Sensor Calibration

Sea-Bird sensors are calibrated by subjecting them to known physical conditions and measuring the sensor responses. Coefficients are then computed which may be used with appropriate algorithms to obtain engineering units. The conductivity and temperature sensors on the MicroTSG are supplied fully calibrated, with coefficients printed on their respective Calibration Certificates (see back of manual). These coefficients have been stored in the MicroTSG’s EEPROM.

Note: Do not disassemble the MicroTSG to send the sensors to Sea-Bird for recalibration. Package the entire

MicroTSG for shipment, after removing the AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device (see Replacing Anti-Foulant Device). Store the AF24173 AntiFoulant Device for future use.

We recommend that MicroTSGs be returned to Sea-Bird for calibration.

Conductivity Sensor Calibration

The conductivity sensor incorporates a fixed precision resistor in parallel with the cell. When the cell is dry and in air, the sensor’s electrical circuitry outputs a frequency representative of the fixed resistor. This frequency is recorded on the Calibration Certificate and should remain stable (within 1 Hz) over time.

The primary mechanism for calibration drift in conductivity sensors is the fouling of the cell by chemical or biological deposits. Fouling changes the cell geometry, resulting in a shift in cell constant.

Accordingly, the most important determinant of long-term sensor accuracy is the cleanliness of the cell. We recommend that the conductivity sensors be calibrated before and after deployment, but particularly when the cell has been exposed to contamination by oil slicks or biological material.

Temperature Sensor Calibration

The primary source of temperature sensor calibration drift is the aging of the thermistor element. Sensor drift will usually be a few thousandths of a degree during the first year, and less in subsequent intervals. Sensor drift is not substantially dependent upon the environmental conditions of use, and — unlike platinum or copper elements — the thermistor is insensitive to shock.

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Section 7: Troubleshooting SBE 45

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Note:

See the PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box manual for additional

troubleshooting steps when interfacing with the Box.

This section reviews common problems in operating the MicroTSG, and provides the most common causes and solutions.

Problem 1: Unable to Communicate with MicroTSG

The S> prompt indicates that communications between the MicroTSG and computer have been established. Before proceeding with troubleshooting, attempt to establish communications again by clicking Connect on SEATERM’s toolbar or hitting the Enter key several times.

Cause/Solution 1: The I/O cable connection may be loose. Check the cabling between the MicroTSG and computer (or optional Interface Box) for a loose connection.

Cause/Solution 2: The instrument type and/or its communication settings may not have been entered correctly in SEATERM. Select the SBE 45 in the Configure menu and verify the settings in the Configuration Options dialog box. The settings should match those on the instrument Configuration Sheet.

Cause/Solution 3: The I/O cable may not be the correct one. Verify the cable is the correct one.

Problem 2: Nonsense or Unreasonable Data

The symptom of this problem is data that contains nonsense values (for example, 9999.999) or unreasonable values (for example, values that are outside the expected range of the data).

Cause/Solution 1: A data file with nonsense values may be caused by incorrect instrument configuration in the .xmlcon or .con file. Verify the settings in the configuration file match your system.

Cause/Solution 2: Unreasonable values may be caused by incorrect calibration coefficients programmed into the MicroTSG. Verify the coefficients match the instrument Calibration Certificates, using DC.

Problem 3: Salinity Lower than Expected

Cause/Solution 1: A fouled conductivity cell will report lower than correct salinity. Large errors in salinity indicate that the cell is extremely dirty, has something large lodged in it, or is broken. Proceed as follows:

1. Clean the conductivity cell as described in Cleaning and Storage in

Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration.

2. Remove larger droplets of water by blowing through the conductivity cell.

Do not use compressed air, which typically contains oil vapor.

3. Running the MicroTSG in air, use TSR to look at the raw conductivity

frequency. It should be within 1 Hz of the zero conductivity value printed on the conductivity cell Calibration Sheet. If it is significantly different, the cell is probably damaged.

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Glossary SBE 45

Glossary

Fouling – Biological growth in the conductivity cell during deployment.

PN 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box – Optional Box provides:

• Power and an opto-isolated RS-232C interface for the MicroTSG

• An opto-isolated NMEA receiver for a NMEA navigation device

(NMEA navigation device not supplied by Sea-Bird)

• Power and an RS-232C interface for an SBE 38 remote temperature sensor

• An RS-232 computer interface

PCB – Printed Circuit Board.

Scan – One data sample containing temperature and conductivity, as well as

derived variables (salinity and sound velocity).

SBE 45 MicroTSG – High-accuracy conductivity and temperature monitor.

SBE Data Processing – Sea-Bird’s Win 2000/XP data processing

software, which calculates temperature and conductivity, as well as data from auxiliary sensors, and derives variables such as salinity and sound velocity.

Seasave V7 – Sea-Bird’s Windows 2000/XP software used to acquire, convert, and display real-time or archived raw data.

SEASOFT V2– Sea-Bird’s complete Windows 2000/XP software package, which includes software for communication, real-time data acquisition, and data analysis and display. SEASOFT V2 includes SEATERM, Seasave V7, SBE Data Processing.

SEATERM – Sea-Bird’s Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP terminal program used to communicate with the MicroTSG. SEATERM can send commands to the MicroTSG to provide status display, data acquisition setup, data display and capture, and diagnostic tests.

Super O-Lube – Silicone lubricant used to lubricate O-rings and O-ring mating surfaces. Super O-Lube can be ordered from Sea-Bird, but should also be available locally from distributors. Super O-Lube is manufactured by Parker Hannifin (www.parker.com/ead/cm2.asp?cmid=3956).

TCXO – Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator.

Triton X-100 – Reagent grade non-ionic surfactant (detergent), used for

cleaning the conductivity cell. Triton can be ordered from Sea-Bird, but should also be available locally from chemical supply or laboratory products companies. Triton is manufactured by Mallinckrodt Baker (see www.mallbaker.com/changecountry.asp?back=/Default.asp for local distributors).

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Appendix I: Functional Description SBE 45

Appendix I: Functional Description

Sensors

The MicroTSG embodies the same sensor elements (3-electrode, 2-terminal, borosilicate glass cell, and pressure-protected thermistor) previously employed in Sea-Bird’s modular SBE 3 and SBE 4 sensors, in the SEACAT and SEACAT plus family, and in the SBE 37 MicroCAT family.

Sensor Interface

Temperature is acquired by applying an AC excitation to a hermetically-sealed VISHAY reference resistor and an ultra-stable aged thermistor with a drift rate of less than 0.002 °C per year. A 24-bit A/D converter digitizes the outputs of the reference resistor and thermistor. AC excitation and ratiometric comparison using a common processing channel avoids errors caused by parasitic thermocouples, offset voltages, leakage currents, and reference errors.

Conductivity is acquired using an ultra-precision Wein Bridge oscillator to generate a frequency output in response to changes in conductivity. A high stability TCXO reference crystal with a drift rate of less than 2 ppm/year is used to count the frequency from the Wein Bridge oscillator.

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Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly SBE 45

)

Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly

Note: Do not disassemble the MicroTSG to send the sensors or PCB to Sea-Bird for recalibration or repair.

Package the entire MicroTSG for shipment, after removing the AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device (see Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration).

Disassembly

Screw (typical, 6 places)

Do not remove

CAUTION: Avoid getting anything on the PCB, which can be damaged by

water or other materials.

Do not disassemble the MicroTSG electronics unless:

• moving the J1 jumper on the PCB to change operation from Autopower (default) to Normal, or vice versa, or

• troubleshooting a problem, requiring access to the PCB or sensors

1. Remove the six

/4-inch socket head screws, lock washers, and flat

washers securing the top plate to the housing body. Do not remove the

two screws that are recessed in the top plate – these secure the electronics to the top plate.

2. Remove the top plate by pulling up on it firmly and steadily. It may be necessary to slightly twist the top plate back and forth to loosen the o-ring seals. Lift the top plate vertically off the housing body, being careful not to hit the conductivity cell on the housing body.

3. Remove any water from the O-ring mating surfaces on the top plate assembly and on the housing with a lint-free cloth or tissue.

4. If applicable, verify/change J1 jumper setting.

PCB (labeled 10235

Pin position on J1:

• Autopower (default) – pins 1 and 2

• Normal – pins 2 and 3

Reassembly

Note:

Before delivery, a desiccant package is placed in the electronic chamber, and the chamber is filled with dry Argon gas. These measures help prevent condensation. To ensure proper functioning:

1. Install a new desiccant bag each time you open the housing. If a new bag is not available, see

Application Note 71: Desiccant Use and Regeneration (drying).

2. If possible, dry gas backfill each time you open the housing. If you cannot, wait at least 24 hours before redeploying, to allow the desiccant to remove any moisture.

1. Remove any water from the O-rings and mating surfaces with a lint-free

cloth or tissue. Inspect the O-rings and mating surfaces for dirt, nicks, and cuts. Clean as necessary. Apply a light coat of O-ring lubricant (Parker Super O Lube) to O-rings and mating surfaces.

2. Align the top plate with the housing body, with the conductivity cell’s

round end cap aligned with the round opening in the housing body. Slowly lower the top plate, checking that it remains aligned with the housing body. You will feel resistance as the O-rings on the sensor end cap enter the housing.

3. Re-secure the top plate to the housing body with the six

/4-inch socket

head screws, lock washers, and flat washers.

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Appendix III: Command Summary SBE 45

Appendix III: Command Summary

CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION

Status DS

Baud=x

OutputFormat=x

OutputCond=x

Setup

OutputSal=x

OutputSV=x

SVAlgorithm=x

NCycles=x

Interval=x

AutoOff=x

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=N

SingleSample= Y or N

Operating

PCB’s J1

jumper interacts

with these

commands:

• Autopower –

pins 1 and 2

• Normal –

pins 2 and 3

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=N

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=Y

J1 jumper - Autopower

AutoRun=N

SingleSample=Y or N

J1 jumper - Autopower

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=N

J1 jumper - Autopower

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=Y

Stop

Display status. x= baud rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200,

or 38400). Default 4800. x=0 (default): Output order is temperature, conductivity, salinity, sound velocity.

x=1: Suppress space before conductivity output. x=2: Reverse conductivity and salinity order (not for

use with Seasave, SBE Data Processing, or optional Interface Box).

x=Y (default): Output conductivity (S/m) with data. x=N: Do not. x=Y: Output salinity (psu) with data. x=N (default): Do not. x=Y: Output sound velocity (m/sec) with data, calculated as defined by SVAlgorithm=. x=N (default): Do not. x=C (default): Calculate sound velocity as Chen

and Millero.

x=W: Calculate sound velocity as Wilson. x = A/D cycles to average per sample (default=4).

Quit session and place MicroTSG in quiescent (sleep) state. Sampling stops. Applicable only if PCB J1 jumper in Normal position. x= interval (seconds) between samples (maximum

32767). Minimum time between samples determined by NCycles=, desired parameters (salinity, etc.), and baud rate.

(Functional only if J1 jumper in Normal position) x=Y: Go to sleep (enter quiescent state) if 2 minutes

have elapsed without receiving a command or without sampling data. x=N: Do not automatically go to sleep.

Wake up when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, wait for a command.

Wake up when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, sample at rate specified by Interval=. To stop sampling and get S> prompt, type Stop and press Enter key. Wake up when Connect on Toolbar clicked or Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, take and output a single sample, automatically go to sleep. To wake up and get S> prompt, type Stop and press Enter key.

Wake up when power applied, wait for a command.

Wake up when power applied, sample at rate specified by Interval= until power removed. Required settings

for running MicroTSG in 3-wire (power, ground, transmit) configuration or with Interface Box.

Wake up when power applied, take and output a single sample. Wait for another command until power removed.

Start sampling, as defined by SingleSample= and Interval=. Applicable if AutoRun=N, or AutoRun=Y and you previously sent Stop to stop sampling.

Stop sampling.

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Appendix III: Command Summary SBE 45

CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION

Polled

Sampling

Do not send these

commands if MicroTSG is

sampling data at

pre-programmed

intervals.

Testing

Coefficients

(F=floating point number; S=string with

no spaces)

Dates shown

are when

calibrations

were

performed.

Calibration

coefficients are

initially factory-

set and should

agree with

Calibration

Certificates

shipped with

MicroTSGs.

TSR

SLT

TTR

TCR

TCalDate=S

TA0=F TA1=F TA2=F TA3=F

CCalDate=S

CG=F CH=F

CI=F

CJ=F

WBOTC=F

CTCor=F

CPCor=F

Take sample, hold converted data in RAM, output converted data

Take sample, hold raw data in RAM, output raw data. Send converted data from last sample in RAM, then

take new sample and hold converted data in RAM. Take sample, hold converted data in RAM.

Send held converted data from RAM.

Measure temperature 100 times or until Esc key is pressed, output converted data. Measure conductivity 100 times or until Esc key is pressed, output converted data. Measure temperature 100 times or until Esc key is pressed, output raw data Measure conductivity 100 times or until Esc key is pressed, output raw data. Display calibration coefficients; all coefficients and dates listed below are included in display. Use individual commands below to modify a particular coefficient or date.

S=Temperature calibration date. F=Temperature A0. F=Temperature A1. F=Temperature A2. F=Temperature A3. S=Conductivity calibration date. F=Conductivity G. F=Conductivity H. F=Conductivity I. F=Conductivity J. F=Conductivity wbotc. F=Conductivity ctcor.

F=Conductivity cpcor.

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Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device SBE 45

Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device

AF24173 Anti-Foulant Devices supplied for user replacement are supplied in polyethylene bags displaying the following label:

FOR USE ONLY IN SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS' CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS TO CONTROL THE GROWTH OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS WITHIN ELECTRONIC CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Bis(tributyltin) oxide…………..…………………………..... 53.0%

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ………………………………..... 47.0%

Total………………………………………………………..... 100.0%

DANGER

See the complete label within the Conductivity Instrument Manual for Additional Precautionary Statements and Information on the Handling, Storage, and Disposal of this Product.

Net Contents: Two anti-foulant devices Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. EPA Registration No. 74489-1 13431 NE 20 Bellevue, WA 98005

Street EPA Establishment No. 74489-WA-1

AF24173 ANTI-FOULANT DEVICE

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Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device SBE 45

AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device

FOR USE ONLY IN SEA-BIRD ELECTRONICS’ CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS TO CONTROL THE GROWTH OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS WITHIN ELECTRONIC CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Bis(tributyltin) oxide…………..…………………………..... 53.0%

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ………………………………..... 47.0%

Total………………………………………………………..... 100.0%

DANGER

See Precautionary Statements for additional information.

FIRST AID

If on skin or clothing

• Take off contaminated clothing.

• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for15-20 minutes.

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If swallowed

• Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.

• Have person drink several glasses of water.

• Do not induce vomiting.

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If in eyes

• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20

minutes.

• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue

rinsing eye.

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

HOT LINE NUMBER

Note to Physician Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For further information call National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN) at 1-800-858-7378.

Net Contents: Two anti-foulant devices

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. EPA Registration No. 74489-1 13431 NE 20 Bellevue, WA 98005

Street EPA Establishment No. 74489-WA-1

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Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device SBE 45

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

DANGER

Corrosive - Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if

absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Prolonged or frequently repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Users should:

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on

clean clothing.

• Wear protective gloves (rubber or latex), goggles or other eye protection, and clothing to

minimize contact.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions

for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

• Wash hands with soap and water before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or

using the toilet.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of EPA. This material is toxic to fish. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters.

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Avoid contact with acids and oxidizers.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For use only in Sea-Bird Electronics’ conductivity sensors. Read installation instructions in the applicable Conductivity Instrument Manual.

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Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device SBE 45

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in original container in a cool, dry place. Prevent exposure to heat or flame. Do not store near acids or oxidizers. Keep container tightly closed.

PESTICIDE SPILL PROCEDURE: In case of a spill, absorb spills with absorbent material. Put saturated absorbent material to a labeled container for treatment or disposal.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to Federal or approved State procedures under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

CONTAINER HANDLING: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Offer for recycling, if available.

Sea-Bird Electronics/label revised 01-28-10

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Appendix V: Replacement Parts SBE 45

Appendix V: Replacement Parts

Part

Number

3/8" NPT to Hose Barb

30541

801542.1

30411 Triton X-100

801392

171888

60036

30507

31058

30818

Fitting for 3/8" Tygon tubing, Parker, N6MCB6

AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device

4-pin MCIL-4MP to 9-pin DB-9S I/O cable with power leads,

2.4 m (8 ft) long

25-pin DB-25S to 9-pin DB-9P cable adapter

Spare hardware/ O-ring kit

O-ring, Parker 2-206N674-70

O-ring, Parker 2-239N674-70

O-ring, Parker 2-203N674-70

Part Application Description

Intake and exhaust nozzles on water jacket

Bis(tributyltin) oxide device inserted into anti-foulant device cup

Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate – Reagent grade non-ionic cleaning solution for conductivity cell (supplied in 100% strength; dilute as directed)

From MicroTSG to computer 1

For use with computer with DB-25 connector

Assorted hardware and O-rings, including:

• 31132 Cap screw, 1/4-20 x

13/4”, 316 stainless steel (secures top and bottom plates to housing body)

• 30254 Washer, 1/4” split ring

lock, stainless steel (for screw 31132)

• 30570 Washer, 1/4” flat,

stainless steel (for screw 31132)

• 31057 O-ring, Parker

2-229N674-70 (round seal between bottom plate and housing)

• 31062 Plug N6HPL, 3/8 NPT

Nylon (drain plug for bottom plate)

Seal for conductivity cell end, secures AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device in anti-foulant device cup

Large seal for top plate to housing body

Seal for top plate to housing body center screws

Quantit

MicroTSG

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Index SBE 45

Index

.con file · 33 .xmlcon file · 33

Anti-Foulant Device · 47

removal before shipping to Sea-Bird · 40 replacing · 39

Baud rate · 12 Bubbles · 16

Cable length · 12, 13 Calibration · 40 Cleaning · 37 Command summary · 45 Commands

autonomous sampling · 29 averaging · 28 baud · 28 calibration coefficients · 31 descriptions · 27 format · 28 operating · 29 polled sampling · 30 sampling · 29 setup · 28 sleep · 28 status · 27

testing · 30 Communication defaults · 22 Configuration file · 33 Connector · 10 Corrosion precautions · 37

Data acquisition · 34 Data output format · 32 Data processing · 36 Data transmission rate · 12 Description · 7 Dimensions · 10

Electronics disassembly/reassembly · 44

Format

data output · 32

Functional description · 43

Glossary · 42

Installation

remote temperature sensor · 14

system · 19 Installation guidelines · 16 Interface Box · 16

Jumper

power-up · 18, 23, 44

Maintenance · 37 Modes · See Sampling modes Mounting · 16

Operating system · 34

Parker Super O-Lube · 42 Parts

replacement · 51 Power · 13 Processing data · 36 Pump · 16

Quick start · 5

Real-time acquisition · 34 Remote temperature sensor · 14, 16 Replacement parts · 51

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Index SBE 45

Sample timing · 11 Sampling modes · 24 SBE 38 remote temperature sensor · 14, 16 SBE Data Processing · 8, 15, 33, 36 Schematic · 16 Seasave · 8, 15, 33, 34 SEASOFT · 8, 15 SEATERM · 8, 15, 20 Setup · 20 Software · 8, 15 Specifications · 9 Storage · 37 Super O-Lube · 42 System

operation · 34 schematic · 16

System description · 7

Terminal program · 8 Testing · 20 Timeout description · 26 Triton · 42 Troubleshooting · 37, 41

Unpacking MicroTSG · 6

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SBE 45 MicroTSG (RS-232) Reference Sheet

(see SBE 45 MicroTSG User’s Manual for complete details)

Deployment

1. Verify setting of Power-Up Jumper J1 (see product configuration sheet on manual front cover for factory-setting):

• Autopower (default) – pins 1 and 2. The MicroTSG wakes up when power is applied.

• Normal – pins 2 and 3. The MicroTSG power up (wakes up) when there is a pulse on the serial lines. In this configuration,

the MicroTSG can be commanded into a quiescent (sleep) state with the QS command. If the factory-setting listed on the product configuration sheet does not match your desired operation, see the manual for procedures for accessing the PCB.

2. Mount MicroTSG on ship, with electrical connector at top, using four

• Bottom — 152 mm (6 inches) clearance for removal of the bottom plate, to allow access for replacing the anti-foul cylinder

and cleaning.

• Top — 305 mm (12 inches) clearance for removal of the top plate, to allow access for removing sensors and electronics.

• Sides — small clearance by using washers with the mounting hardware, to prevent binding when removing the top or

bottom plate.

3. Install piping connections to MicroTSG’s

4. Wiring to MicroTSG: A. Install I/O cable connector, aligning long pin with small hole on MicroTSG I/O connector. B. Tighten locking sleeve on I/O cable connector. C. Connect I/O cable connector to computer serial port. D. Connect I/O cable connector’s red and black wires to power supply (8-30 VDC).

/8-inch U.S. Standard NPT threads.

/4-inch bolt holes on sides. Provide clearance as follows:

Communication Setup Parameters

1. Double click on the SEATERM icon.

2. Once the main screen appears, in the Configure menu select the SBE 45 TSG. Input:

• Serial Port: COM1 through COM10 are available

• Baud Rate: 4800 (or other if applicable)

• Data Bits: 8

• Parity: No Parity

• Mode: RS-232 (full duplex)

Sampling Modes

User-selectable modes include:

• Polled sampling – The MicroTSG takes one sample and sends the data to the computer. Polled sampling is useful for testing.

• Autonomous sampling – The MicroTSG samples data at pre-programmed intervals, defined by the Interval= command, and

sends the data to the computer. The MicroTSG does not enter quiescent (sleep) state between samples.

• Serial Line Sync - A pulse on the serial line causes the MicroTSG to wake up, take and output a single sample, and enter quiescent (sleep) state automatically.

Reference Sheet Version #007, 06-11-08; Firmware Version 1.1b

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Command Instructions and List

• Input commands in upper or lower case letters and register commands by pressing the Enter key.

• If in quiescent (sleep) state, re-establish communications by pressing Connect on the Toolbar or the Enter key to get S> prompt.

• If system does not return S> prompt after executing a command, press Enter key to get S> prompt.

• MicroTSG sends ?CMD if invalid command is entered.

Shown below are the commands used most commonly in the field. See the Manual for a complete list and detailed descriptions.

CATEGORY COMMAND DESCRIPTION

Status

Setup

Operating Mode

Interface PCB’s J1

jumper interacts with

these commands:

• Autopower (default) –

pins 1 and 2

• Normal – pins 2 and 3

Sampling

Do not send if

MicroTSG is

sampling data at

pre-programmed

intervals.

Testing

Coefficients

SingleSample=Y or N

J1 jumper - Autopower

SingleSample=Y or N

J1 jumper - Autopower

Baud=x

OutputFormat=x

OutputCond=x

OutputSal=x

OutputSV=x

SVAlgorithm=x

NCycles=x

Interval=x

AutoOff=x

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=N

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=N

J1 jumper - Normal

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=Y

AutoRun=N

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=N

AutoRun=Y

SingleSample=Y

Stop

TSR

SLT

TH SH TT TC

TTR

TCR

Reference Sheet Version #007, 06-11-08; Firmware Version 1.1b

Display status.

x= baud rate (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400). Default 4800. x=0 (default): Output order is temperature, conductivity, salinity, sound velocity. x=1: Suppress space before conductivity output. x=2: Reverse conductivity and salinity order (not for use with SEASAVE, SBE Data

Processing, or optional Interface Box).

x=Y (default): Output conductivity (S/m) with data. x=N: Do not output conductivity with data. x=Y: Output salinity (psu) with data. x=N (default): Do not output salinity with data. x=Y: Output sound velocity (m/sec) with data, calculated as defined by SVAlgorithm=. x=N (default): Do not output sound velocity with data. x=C (default): Calculate sound velocity as Chen and Millero. x=W: Calculate sound velocity as Wilson. x = number of A/D cycles to average (default=4).

Quit session and place MicroTSG in quiescent (sleep) state. Sampling stops. Applicable only if Interface PCB J1 jumper in Normal position. x = interval between samples (maximum 32767 seconds). Minimum time between samples determined by NCycles, desired parameters (salinity, etc.), and baud rate.

(Functional only if J1 jumper in Normal position) x=Y: Power-off (enter quiescent state) if 2 minutes have elapsed without receiving

command or sampling data. x=N: Do not automatically power-off.

Wake up when Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, wait for command.

Wake up when Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, sample at rate specified by Interval=. To stop sampling and get S> prompt, type Stop and press Enter key.

Wake up when Enter key pressed while in quiescent (sleep) state, take and output single sample and automatically power-off. To wake up and get S> prompt, type Stop and press Enter key.

Wake up when power applied, wait for a command.

Wake up when power applied, sample at rate specified by Interval= until power removed.

These are the required settings for running MicroTSG in 3-wire (power, ground, and transmit) configuration or with a 90402 Interface Box.

Wake up when power applied, take and output a single sample. Wait for another command until power removed.

Start sampling, as defined by SingleSample= and Interval=. Applicable if AutoRun=N, or AutoRun=Y and you previously sent Stop to stop sampling. Stop sampling data. Take sample, hold converted data in MicroTSG’s RAM, output converted data Take sample, hold raw data in MicroTSG’s RAM, output raw data. Send converted data from last sample in MicroTSG’s RAM, then take new sample and hold converted data in MicroTSG’s RAM. Take sample, hold converted data in MicroTSG’s RAM. Send held converted data from MicroTSG’s RAM. Measure temperature for 100 samples or until Esc key is pressed, output converted data. Measure conductivity for 100 samples or until Esc key is pressed, output converted data. Measure temperature for 100 samples or until Esc key is pressed, output raw data. Measure conductivity for 100 samples or until Esc key is pressed, output raw data.

Display calibration coefficients.

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MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)

The SBE 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph is an externally powered, high-accuracy instrument, designed for shipboard determination of sea surface (pumped-water) conductivity and temperature. Salinity and sound velocity can also be computed. The MicroTSG is constructed of plastic and titanium to ensure long life with minimum maintenance.

OPERATION OVERVIEW

Communication with the MicroTSG is over an internal, 3-wire, RS-232C link, providing real-time data transmission. Commands can be sent to the MicroTSG to provide status display, data acquisition setup, data display and capture, and diagnostic tests. Userselectable operating modes include:

• Polled sampling – On command, the MicroTSG takes one sample and sends the data to the computer.

• Autonomous sampling – At pre-programmed intervals, the MicroTSG samples and sends the data to the computer. The MicroTSG does not enter quiescent (sleep) state between samples.

• Serial Line Sync – A pulse on the serial line causes the MicroTSG to wake up, sample, and enter quiescent state automatically .

SBE 45

Calibration coefficients stored in EEPROM allow the MicroTSG to transmit data in engineering units.

SENSORS

The MicroTSG retains the temperature and conductivity sensors used in the SBE 21 Thermosalinograph, but has improved acquisition electronics that increase accuracy and resolution, and lower power consumption. The MicroTSG’s aged and pressure-protected thermistor has a long history of exceptional accuracy and stability (typical drift is less than

0.002 °C per year). Electrical isolation of the conductivity electronics eliminates any possibility of ground-loop noise.

The MicroTSG’s internal-field conductivity cell is unaffected by external fouling, and uses expendable anti-foulant devices.

OPTIONAL PN90402 - SBE 45 POWER, NA VIGATION, and REMOTE TEMPERATURE INTERF ACE BOX

An optional AC- or DC-powered Interface Box:

• Provides isolated DC power and an optically isolated RS-232 data interface.

• Contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information from a NMEA navigation

device to the data stream.

• Contains an RS-232 port for appending the output of an optional remote temperature

sensor (SBE 38), allowing for measurement of sea surface temperature with minimal thermal contamination from the ship’s hull.

• Outputs the data stream (MicroTSG , NMEA navigation device, and SBE 38 data) to the

computer over an RS-232 interface.

SOFTWARE

The MicroTSG is supplied with a powerful Win 2000/XP software package, SEASOFT© V2. SEASOFT’s modular programs include:

• SEA TERM — terminal program for instrument setup and data display .

• Seasave — real-time data acquisition and display

• SBE Data Processing — filtering, aligning, averaging, and plotting of data and derived variables.

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

13431 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98005 USA Website: http://www.seabird.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: (425) 643-9866

Fax: (425) 643-9954

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MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)

SPECIFICA TIONS

Measurement Range

Conductivity: 0-7 S/m (0-70 mS/cm) Temperature *: -5 to 35 °C

Initial Accuracy

Conductivity: 0.0003 S/m (0.003 mS/cm) Temperature *: 0.002 °C Salinity: 0.005 PSU, typical

Typical S tability (per month)

Conductivity: 0.0003 S/m (0.003 mS/cm) Temperature *: 0.0002 °C Salinity: 0.003 PSU, typical

Resolution

Conductivity: 0.00001 S/m (0.0001 mS/cm) Temperature *: 0.0001 °C Salinity: 0.0002 PSU, typical

Calibration Range

Conductivity: 0-6 S/m (60 mS/cm); physical

calibration 2.6-6 S/m (26-60 mS/cm), plus zero conductivity (air)

Temperature *: +1 to +32 °C

Time Resolution 1 second Clock Stability 13 seconds/month Input Power 8-30 VDC Acquisition Current 34 mA at 8 VDC; 30 mA at 12-30 VDC Quiescent Current 10 microamps Acquisition Rate 1 Hz maximum Operating Pressure 34.5 decibars (50 psi) maximum Flow Rate 10 to 30 ml/sec (0.16 to 0.48 gal/min) Materials PVC housing Weight 4.6 kg (10.2 lbs)

* For specifications for optional SBE 38 remote temperature sensor, see SBE 38 datasheet.

orientation

For

SBE 45

Dimensions in

millimeters

(inches)

Pin Signal

1 Common 2 RS-232 RX from computer 3 RS-232 TX to computer 4 External power in

(8 - 30 VDC)

System Schematic: SBE 45

System Schematic: SBE 45 with Optional PN 90402 Interface Box

and Remote T emperature Sensor

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

13431 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, Washington 9800 5 USA Website: http://www.seabird.com

12/09

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: (425) 643-9866

Fax: (425) 643-9954

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PN 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box

For use with SBE 45 MicroTSG

Note: NEW ADDRESS

as of January 18, 2010

User’s Manual

Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.

13431 NE 20 Bellevue, Washington 98005 USA

Telephone: 425-643-9866 Manual Version #008, 02/02/10 Fax: 425-643-9954 Firmware Version 2.0 and later E-mail: [email protected] Seasave V7 Version 7.20a and later Website: www.seabird.com SBE Data Processing Version 7.20a and later

Street

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Limited Liability Statement

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Table of Contents SBE 45 Interface Box

Section 1: Introduction ........................................................................ 4

About this Manual .............................................................................................4

Unpacking Interface Box ...................................................................................5

Section 2: Interface Box Description.................................................. 6

System Description............................................................................................6

Specifications.....................................................................................................7

System Communications ...................................................................................7

Connections, Switches, and LEDs .....................................................................8

Data Output Format ...........................................................................................9

Section 3: Setting Up System ............................................................ 10

Installing Software...........................................................................................10

Communications Test and Setup......................................................................11

Commands .......................................................................................................14

Setting Up Instruments ....................................................................................17

SBE 45......................................................................................................17

SBE 38......................................................................................................17

NMEA Navigation Device........................................................................18

Setting Up SBE 45 Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File in Seasave ..............19

Section 4: Operating System ............................................................. 20

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave.........................................................20

Processing Data with SBE Data Processing.....................................................21

Section 5: Routine Maintenance ....................................................... 22

Section 6: Troubleshooting................................................................ 23

Problem 1: Unable to Communicate with Interface Box .................................23

Problem 2: Unable to Communicate with SBE 45 through Interface Box.......23

Problem 3: Unable to Communicate with SBE 38 through Interface Box.......24

Problem 4: Unable to Communicate with NMEA Navigation Device

through Interface Box .....................................................................................

Problem 5: Nonsense or Unreasonable Data....................................................24

Problem 6: Changing SBE 45 and/or SBE 38 Baud Rate without Cables

for Direct Connection .....................................................................................

Glossary .............................................................................................. 26

Safety and Electrical Symbols .........................................................................26

Appendix I: NMEA Data................................................................... 27

NMEA Raw Message Formats ........................................................................27

Troubleshooting NMEA ..................................................................................28

Problem 1: Yellow NMEA LED Not Flashing..........................................28

Problem 2: Yellow NMEA LED Flashing,

but Lat/Lon Data Not Displaying .............................................................

NMEA Simulation Program ............................................................................29

Appendix II: Replacement Parts ...................................................... 31

Index.................................................................................................... 32

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Section 1: Introduction SBE 45 Interface Box

Section 1: Introduction

This section includes photos of a standard PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box shipment.

About this Manual

This manual is to be used with the PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box for the SBE 45 MicroTSG. It is organized to guide the user from installation through operation. We have included specifications, setup and operation descriptions, and helpful notes throughout the manual.

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Section 1: Introduction SBE 45 Interface Box

Unpacking Interface Box

Shown below is a typical PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box shipment.

Cable -

SBE 45 to Interface Box

I/O cable (Interface Box

to computer)

Navigation Interface test cable

(Interface Box to NMEA navigation

device simulation computer)

PN 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box For use with SBE 45 MicroTSG

Interface Box

Manual

Interface Box

DC power

connector

AC power cable

Connectors for SBE 45,

SBE 38, and NMEA

(3 connectors/Interface Box)

(optional) Cable -

SBE 38 to Interface Box

Software, and Electronic Copies of Software Manuals and User Manual

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Section 2: Interface Box Description SBE 45 Interface Box

Section 2: Interface Box Description

This section describes the functions and features of the Interface Box, system communications, and output data format.

System Description

The PN 90402 – SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box provides continuous power and an opto-isolated RS-232C interface for the SBE 45 MicroTSG Thermosalinograph. Additionally, the Interface Box provides:

• An opto-isolated NMEA receiver for an optional NMEA navigation

device (not supplied by Sea-Bird)

• Power and an RS-232C interface for an optional SBE 38 remote

temperature sensor Baud rates between the Interface Box and SBE 45, SBE 38, NMEA navigation device, and computer are user-programmable.

The Interface Box merges position data and SBE 38 remote temperature data with SBE 45 data. The NMEA Interface decodes messages that are output

Notes:

• Help files provide detailed information on software use.

• NMEATest, a NMEA navigation device simulation program, is part of the SBE Data Processing installation.

• Separate software manuals on CDROM contain detailed information on the setup and use of Seasave V7 and SBE Data Processing.

from navigation devices supporting NMEA 0183 protocol, outputting data in GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, or TRF format. Decoded Latitude, Longitude, date, and time and SBE 38 temperature data are appended to the SBE 45 data stream in the Interface Box. The data, in ASCII engineering units, is passed to the computer for storage and/or display.

The Interface Box can be AC- or DC-powered:

• AC power - universal 85-265 VAC input with frequency of 47-63 Hz

• DC power - 10-28 VDC input.

The Interface Box is supplied with a powerful Win 2000/XP software package, SEASOFT V2, which includes:

• SEATERM – terminal program for easy setup.

• Seasave V7 – program for acquiring, converting, and displaying real-time

or archived raw data.

• SBE Data Processing – program for calculation and plotting of

conductivity, temperature, pressure, auxiliary sensor data, and derived variables such as salinity and sound velocity.

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Specifications

Power Requirements

AC: 100-240 VAC / 47-63Hz / 0.25A, The Interface Box should always be used with a threeterminal outlet that includes a protective earth. or DC: 10-28 VDC / 0.10A

System Communications

Fuse

Operating Current

Dimensions

Weight

Installation Environment

5x20mm, 250VAC Slow-Blow, 0.5 Amp

Interface Box alone: 27 mA Interface Box with SBE 45: 65 mA Interface Box with SBE 45 and 38: 80 mA

200 x 121 x 76 mm (7.875 x 4.75 x 3 inch)

1.1 kg (2.5 lbs)

Interface Box operates properly under the following conditions:

• Indoor use

• Altitude up to 2000 meters

• Temperature from 5 °C to 40 °C

• Maximum relative humidity 80%, non-condensing

• Mains supply voltage ±10%

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Connections, Switches, and LEDs

Communications with and power to SBE 45

To computer

Communications with and power to SBE 38

Output from NMEA device

Connections:

Cables longer than 3 meters should be installed inside an earthed metal conduit by a qualified electrician. This minimizes the potential for external signals to disrupt communication and ensures that high voltage lines (such as the sea cable) are sufficiently protected. Cables shorter than 3 meters can be used without shielding when installing or bench testing the instrument.

• SBE 45 - to SBE 45 MicroTSG; use supplied 4-pin MS-3106A-14S-2P

• NMEA - to NMEA navigation device; use supplied 2-pin

• SBE 38 - to SBE 38 remote temperature sensor; use supplied 4-pin

• Serial - to computer with supplied DB-9P/DB-9S cable.

• AC Input - to standard, 3-prong, grounded, VAC power supply, using the

Power Switch and Red LED:

Switch turns power to Interface Box on/off. Red LED turns on to indicate power is on.

LEDs:

Indicate if Interface Box is communicating with other parts of system:

Input

input

Ventilation

connector or supplied cable:

Interface Box Function

Pin A Common Pin B RS-232 data transmit to SBE 45 Pin C RS-232 data receive from SBE 45 Pin D Power to SBE 45

MS-3106A12S-3S connector or supplied test cable:

Interface Box Function

Pin A NMEA A (signal)

Pin B NMEA B (signal return)

MS-3106A-14S-2P connector or optional cable:

Interface Box Function

Pin A Common

Pin B RS-232 data transmit to SBE 38 Pin C RS-232 data receive from SBE 38

Pin D Power to SBE 38

Interface Box Function

Pin 2 RS-232 data transmit to computer Pin 3 RS-232 data receive from computer Pin 5 Ground

supplied UL/IED-approved power cord, or DC Input - to VDC power supply.

LED: Flashes when carriage return (decimal 13) received from:

Yellow SBE 45 SBE 45 Yellow SBE 38 SBE 38

Yellow NMEA NMEA navigation device

Green PC Computer

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Data Output Format

The time between each output scan is governed by the SBE 45’s setup. The Interface Box outputs the most recent data from the SBE 38 and/or NMEA navigation device with each scan of SBE 45 data. The Interface Box outputs data in the following format and order:

Format=0 (standard format)

Notes:

• Inclusion of all parameters except for t1 (temperature from SBE 45) is dependent on configuration – if the system does not include the specified instrument or the parameter is not enabled, the corresponding data is not included in the output data stream, shortening the data string.

• Not all NMEA navigation devices transmit time and / or date.

• The SBE 45 must be set up to output data with OutputFormat=0 or 1 (SBE 45 OutputFormat=2 is not compatible with the Interface Box).

Note: When using Format=1:

• Set up the SBE 45 with:

¾ OutputFormat=0 or 1, ¾ OutputSV=Y, and ¾ OutputCond=Y and/or

OutputSal=Y and connect an SBE 38 to the Interface Box.

• The Interface Box will not output any parameters other than what is shown at right, regardless of settings in the SBE 45 or connection of the Interface Box to a NMEA navigation device.

• Format=1 is not compatible with Seasave real-time data acquisition software or SBE Data Processing post-processing software.

t1=ttt.tttt, c1=cc.ccccc, s = sss.ssss, sv=vvvv.vvv, t2 = ttt.tttt, lat = DD MM.MMMM W, lon = DDD MM.MMMM W, hms = HHMMSS, dmy = DDMMYY

where

• t1 = temperature from SBE 45 (°C, ITS-90).

• c1 = conductivity from SBE 45 (S/m);

output if OutputCond=Y in SBE 45.

• s = salinity (psu) calculated from t1 and c1 by SBE 45;

output if OutputSal=Y in SBE 45.

• sv = sound velocity (m/sec); output if OutputSV=Y in SBE 45. ¾ If the Interface Box is acquiring data from an SBE 38 remote

temperature sensor and if the SBE 45 is set to OutputCond=Y or OutputSal=Y: the Interface Box recalculates sound velocity based on s (or t1 and c1) from the SBE 45 and temperature t2 from the SBE 38. This provides the most accurate sound velocity results, because sound velocity is a function of salinity and temperature, and the SBE 38 typically provides more accurate sea surface temperature than the thermosalinograph, since it is closer to the seawater intake.

¾ Otherwise: the Interface Box outputs sound velocity calculated from

t1 and c1 by the SBE 45.

• t2 = temperature from SBE 38 (°C, ITS-90 if Format=C in SBE 38; number of digits after decimal point is set with Digits= in SBE 38).

• lat = latitude from NMEA navigation device. DD = degrees. MM.MMMM = minutes and fractions of minutes; number of digits after decimal point is number of digits in received NMEA string. W = N (north) or S (south).

• lon = longitude from NMEA navigation device. DDD = degrees. MM.MMMM = minutes and fractions of minutes; number of digits after decimal point is number of digits in received NMEA string. W = E (east) or W (west).

• hms = time from NMEA navigation device (hour, minute, second).

• dmy = date from NMEA navigation device (day, month, year).

All data is separated with a comma and a space. Each scan ends with a carriage return <CR> and line feed <LF>. Leading zeros are suppressed, except for one zero to the left of the decimal point.

Format=1 (custom format for interfacing with a Kongsberg EM 300 Multibeam Echo Sounder)

tt.ttt vvvv.v

where

• tt.ttt = temperature from SBE 38 remote temperature sensor (°C, ITS-90).

• vvvv.v = sound velocity (m/sec) calculated in Interface Box from:

¾ salinity based on conductivity and temperature measured by

SBE 45, and

¾ temperature measured by SBE 38 remote temperature sensor

Temperature and sound velocity data is separated with a space. Each scan ends with a carriage return <CR> and line feed <LF>. Leading zeros are suppressed, except for one zero to the left of the decimal point.

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Section 3: Setting Up System

This section covers:

• Installing Sea-Bird software

• Communications testing and setup

• System commands

• Setting up the SBE 45 configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file

Installing Software

Sea-Bird recommends the following minimum system requirements for SEASOFT V2: Windows 2000 or later, 500 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, and 90 MB free disk space for installation. Although SEASOFT V2 was designed to work with a PC running Win 2000/XP; extensive testing has not

Notes:

• Help files provide detailed information on the software.

• NMEATest, a NMEA navigation device simulation program, is part of the SBE Data Processing installation.

• Separate software manuals on CDROM contain detailed information on the setup and use of Seasave V7 and SBE Data Processing.

shown any compatibility problems when using the software with a PC running Windows Vista.

If not already installed, install Sea-Bird software on your computer using the supplied software CD.

1. Insert the CD in your CD drive.

2. Install software: Double click on SeasoftV2_date.exe (date is the date

that version of the software was created). Follow the dialog box directions to install the software. The installation program allows you to install the desired components. Install all the components, or just install SEATERM (terminal program), Seasave V7 (real-time data acquisition), and SBE Data Processing (data processing).

The default location for the software is c:\Program Files\Sea-Bird. Within that folder is a sub-directory for each program.

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Communications Test and Setup

Notes:

• See SEATERM’s Help files.

The Interface Box is not available

•

in the list of instrument types.

Select SBE 45 as the instrument type.

1. With power to the Interface Box off, double click on SeaTerm.exe. If this

is the first time SEATERM is used, the setup dialog box may appear:

SBE 45

Select the instrument type (SBE 45 TSG) and the computer COM port for communication with the Interface Box. Click OK.

2. The main screen looks like this:

Note:

There is at least one way, and as many as three ways, to enter a command:

• Manually type a command in Command/Data Echo Area

• Use a menu to automatically generate a command

• Use a Toolbar button to automatically generate a command

Note:

Once the system is configured and connected (Steps 3 and 4 below), to update the Status bar:

• on the Toolbar, click Status; or

• from the Utilities menu, select

Instrument Status.

SEATERM sends the status command, which displays in the Command/Data Echo Area, and updates the Status bar.

Menus

Toolbar

Command/Data Echo Area

Status bar

Computer

Instrument

EPROM version

COM port

Baud rate, data bits,

stop bits, and parity

• Menus – Contains tasks and frequently executed instrument commands.

• Toolbar – Contains buttons for frequently executed tasks and instrument

commands. All tasks and commands accessed through the Toolbar are also available in the Menus. To display or hide the Toolbar, select View Toolbar in the View menu. Grayed out Toolbar buttons are not applicable.

• Command/Data Echo Area – Echoes a command executed using a Menu

or Toolbar button, as well as the instrument’s response. Additionally, a command can be manually typed in this area, from the available commands for the instrument.

• Status bar – Provides status information. To display or hide the Status bar,

select View Status bar in the View menu.

Capture to file status – grayed

out if not capturing

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Following are the Toolbar keys applicable to the Interface Box:

Toolbar

Keys

Connect

Re-establish communications with Interface Box. Computer responds with S> prompt.

Description

Status Display instrument status.

Equivalent

Command*

(press Enter

key)

Capture instrument responses on screen to file. Interface Box has no internal memory; you must

capture before sampling begins to save data

Capture

for future review and processing, or use

—

Seasave for data acquisition. File has .cap

extension. Press Capture again to turn off capture. Capture status displays in Status bar. Free computer COM port used to communicate

Disconnect

with Interface Box. COM port can then be used

—

by another program.

*See Command Descriptions.

Note:

The Interface Box is not available in the list of instrument types. Select

SBE 45 as the instrument type.

3. In the Configure menu, select SBE 45 TSG. The dialog box looks

like this:

Computer COM port, baud rate, data bits, and parity for communication between computer and Interface Box. Select 4800, 9600, or 19200 baud (set this greater than baud rate you will use to communicate between Interface Box and SBE 45, SBE 38, and NMEA navigation device).

Notes:

• SEATERM’s baud rate must be the same as the Interface Box baud rate (set with PCBaud=). Baud is factoryset to 9600, but can be changed by the user (see Commands).

• When you click OK, SEATERM saves the Configuration Options settings to the SeaTerm.ini file in your Windows directory. SeaTerm.ini contains the last saved settings for each instrument (SBE 37, 45, etc.). When you open SEATERM and select the desired instrument in the Configure menu, the Configuration Options dialog box shows the last saved settings for that instrument.

Interface for communication between computer and Interface Box. Select RS-232.

Make the selections in the Configuration Options dialog box. Click OK to save the settings.

4. Turn on power to the Interface Box. The display looks like this (if the

Interface Box is set up to power-up in Normal mode with the IMode=NORMAL command; see Commands for details):

SBE45 Junction Box V 1.4 mode is normal

If the system does not respond as described:

• Click Connect on the Toolbar to attempt to establish communications.

• Verify the SBE 45 was selected in the Configure menu and settings

were entered correctly in the Configuration Options dialog box.

• Check cabling between the computer and the Interface Box.

• If the response shows

mode is connect45, the Interface Box is set

up to power-up in SBE 45 mode (IMode=CONNECT45). Type @ to return to Normal mode for communication with the Interface Box.

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5. If the SBE 45 was set to AutoRun=Y and its J1 jumper was set to pins 1

and 2 (begin sampling automatically on power up), data from the Interface Box begins scrolling on the screen. Each time data is received from an

Note:

The Interface Box outputs data at the SBE 45’s data output rate. If the SBE 45 is not outputting any data, data from the SBE 38 and/or NMEA navigation device will not appear at all.

instrument (SBE 45, SBE 38, and NMEA navigation device), the corresponding LED on the Interface Box flashes. If data is not received, is incorrect, or is not updating properly for some or all instruments:

• Verify that the instrument is connected to the Interface Box and that

the proper cable is used.

• Check the baud rate of each instrument (SBE 45, SBE 38, and NMEA

navigation device). These baud rates must be less than the baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and the computer. If necessary, connect each instrument directly to the computer and use SEATERM to reset its baud rate. See the appropriate instrument manual for details.

• Check that the setup of each instrument is compatible with operation

with the Interface Box. See Setting Up Instruments.

• If data is not received from a NMEA navigation device, see

Appendix I: NMEA Data for troubleshooting information.

6. If desired, type Stop and press the Enter key to stop the scrolling data.

Note that you can send commands to the Interface Box and/or attached instruments while it is transmitting data, but it easier to see what the commands and responses are without the scrolling data.

7. Display Interface Box status information by clicking Status on the

Toolbar. The display looks like this:

SBE45 Junction Box V 1.4 SBE 45 baud rate = 4800 SBE 38 baud rate = 4800 NMEA baud rate = 4800 standard output format

Note that the baud rates shown must be less than the baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and the computer.

8. Verify SBE 45 setup by putting the Interface Box in SBE 45 mode: A. Type Connect45 and press the Enter key. If the SBE 45 is set for

AutoPower=Y and SingleSample=N, SBE 45 data will scroll across the screen. Type Stop and press the Enter key to stop the scrolling data.

B. Send desired setup commands to the SBE 45 (see Setting Up

Instruments for required setup parameters).

C. Type GO and press the Enter key to restart SBE 45 sampling. SBE 45

data should begin scrolling on the screen.

Note:

You must restart SBE 45 and SBE 38 sampling using Go before returning to Normal mode, or these instruments will not transmit their data to the Interface Box.

D. Type @ to return to Normal mode for communication with the

Interface Box.

9. Verify SBE 38 setup by putting the Interface Box in SBE 38 mode: A. Type Connect38 and press the Enter key. If the SBE 38 is set for

AutoPower=Y, SBE 38 data will scroll across the screen. Type Stop and press the Enter key to stop the scrolling data.

B. Send desired setup commands to the SBE 38 (see Setting Up

Instruments for required setup parameters).

C. Type Go and press the Enter key to restart SBE 38 sampling. SBE 38

data should begin scrolling on the screen.

D. Type @ to return to Normal mode for communication with the

Interface Box.

10. Type Start and press the Enter key to restart data transmission through the Interface Box.

The system is ready for deployment.

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Commands

This section describes commands and provides sample outputs. When entering commands:

• Input commands to the Interface Box in upper or lower case letters and register commands by pressing the Enter key.

• The Interface Box sends ? if an invalid command is entered.

• If the system does not return an S> prompt after executing a command,

press the Enter key to get the S> prompt.

• The Interface Box can accept commands while transmitting data. Type in any command and press the Enter key; the S> is not required.

Status Command

DS Display firmware version and baud rate

settings. Equivalent to Status button on Toolbar. List includes, where applicable, command used to modify parameter.

• firmware version

• SBE 45 baud rate [45Baud=]

• SBE 38 baud rate [38Baud=]

• NMEA baud rate [NMEABaud=]

• output format [Format=] –

standard output format or output format 1

Note:

Baud rate for communication between Interface Box and computer must be greater than baud between Interface Box and SBE 45, SBE 38, and NMEA navigation device.

Example: (user input shown in bold)

S>DS SBE45 Junction Box V 1.4 SBE 45 baud rate = 4800 [45Baud=] SBE 38 baud rate = 4800 [38Baud=] NMEA baud rate = 4800 [NMEABaud=] standard output format [Format=]

Baud Rate Commands

PCBaud=x x= baud rate for communication between

Interface Box and computer (4800, 9600, or 19200). Default 9600.

45Baud=x x= baud rate for communication between

Interface Box and SBE 45 (1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600). Default 4800. Must match baud set in SBE 45 with Baud=.

38Baud=x x= baud rate for communication between

Interface Box and optional SBE 38 (1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600). Default 4800. Must match baud set in SBE 38 with Baud=.

NMEABaud=x x= baud rate for communication between

Interface Box and optional NMEA navigation device (4800 or 9600). Default 4800. Must match baud of NMEA navigation device.

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Mode Commands

IMode=x x=Normal: On power-up, Interface Box is

Notes:

• IMode=Connect45 is not compatible with Seasave real-time data acquisition software.

• Type @ or press the Esc key to exit SBE 45, SBE 38, or NMEA mode and return to Normal mode for communicating with the Interface Box.

in Normal mode for communicating with Interface Box.

x=Connect45: On power-up, Interface Box is in SBE 45 mode, for communicating with SBE 45 through Interface Box. Equivalent to powering up in Normal mode, and then immediately sending Connect45. When you send

IMode=Connect45, Interface Box is also immediately placed in SBE 45 mode.

Example: (user input shown in bold)

With the Interface Box in Normal mode, turn power on. Interface Box responds as follows:

S>SBE 45 Junction Box V 1.4 mode is normal S>IMODE=CONNECT45 (send command to change start-up mode; also switches to SBE 45 mode now) Connected to SBE 45, press @ or Esc to return to normal mode S>DS (transmitted to SBE 45, so status response is from SBE 45) SBE45 V 1.1 SERIAL NO. 0059

. . . . (see SBE 45 manual for remainder of SBE 45 status response)

S> (send other commands to SBE 45 as desired) @ (put Interface Box back in normal mode) mode switched back to normal S>DS (transmitted to Interface Box, so status response is from Box) SBE45 Junction Box V 1.4

. . . . (see above for remainder of Interface Box status response)

Turn power off and then on again. Interface Box starts up in SBE 45 mode:

S>SBE 45 Junction Box V 1.4 Mode is connect 45 SBE45 V 1.1 S> (send commands to SBE 45 as desired)

Connect45 Put Interface Box in SBE 45 mode,

allowing you to send commands to SBE 45 through Interface Box.

Example: (user input shown in bold)

S>CONNECT45 Connected to SBE 45, press @ or Esc to return to normal mode S>DS (transmitted to SBE 45, so status response is from SBE 45) SBE45 V 1.1 SERIAL NO. 0059

. . . . (see SBE 45 manual for remainder of SBE 45 status response)

S>OUTPUTSV=N (do not output sound velocity from SBE 45) @ mode switched back to normal S>DS (transmitted to Interface Box, so status response is from Interface Box) SBE45 Junction Box V 1.4

. . . . (see above for remainder of Interface Box status response)

Connect38 Put Interface Box in SBE 38 mode,

allowing you to send commands to SBE 38 through Interface Box.

ConnectNMEA Put Interface Box in NMEA mode,

allowing you to look at data as transmitted by NMEA navigation device.

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Output Format Command

Note:

See Data Output Format in Section 2: Interface Box Description for details.

• Format=1 is not compatible with Seasave real-time data acquisition software or SBE Data Processing post-processing software.

Format=x x=0: Output standard format (default)

t1=ttt.tttt, c1=cc.ccccc, s = sss.ssss, sv=vvvv.vvv, t2 = ttt.tttt, lat = DD MM.MMMM W, lon = DDD MM.MMMM W, hms = HHMMSS, dmy = DDMMYY

x=1: Output custom format for Kongsberg

EM 300 Multibeam Echo Sounder

tt.ttt vvvv.v

Note:

Interface Box starts transmitting data automatically when power is turned on and stops when power is removed. Use Stop to stop transmitting data temporarily while setting up the instruments, and then restart transmitting data by sending Start.

Sampling Commands

Start Start transmitting data.

Stop Stop transmitting data.

Diagnostic Command

*EETest Test EEPROM; reset baud rates to defaults

(new bauds take effect on next power up).

Example: (user input shown in bold)

S>*eetest wr: 128 . . wr: 1920 rd: 256 . . rd: 1792 passed EEprom test S>

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Setting Up Instruments

Notes:

• In SEATERM, use the @ character or press the Esc key to exit SBE 45 mode, SBE 38 mode, or NMEA mode and return to Normal mode for communicating with the Interface Box.

• If you reset the baud rate, you may need to turn power off and then on again to resume communications at the new baud rate.

• SBE 45 OutputFormat=2 is not compatible with the Interface Box.

SBE 45

Set the SBE 45 J1 jumper to Autopower (pins 1 and 2) for use with the Interface Box (this is the default setting when the SBE 45 is shipped).

With the SBE 45 directly connected to the computer, set the SBE 45 baud rate with Baud= to match the baud rate set in the Interface Box with 45Baud=.

The remaining setup can be performed with the SBE 45 directly connected to the computer, or through the Interface Box. With the Interface Box connected to the computer and SBE 45, send Connect45 to the Interface Box to put the Interface Box in SBE 45 mode and send commands to the SBE 45 through the Interface Box.

• Set up the SBE 45 to begin sampling when power is applied by sending

AutoRun=Y and SingleSample=N.

• Set up the SBE 45 to output data in the following order: temperature,

conductivity, salinity, and sound velocity by sending OutputFormat=0 or OutputFormat=1. Note: The SBE 45 always outputs temperature. Conductivity is output if OutputCond=Y, salinity is output if OutputSal=Y, and sound velocity is output if OutputSal=Y.

• Set the other sampling and output parameters for the SBE 45 as desired

(see the SBE 45 manual).

SBE 38

With the SBE 38 directly connected to the computer:

• Set the SBE 38 baud rate with Baud= to match the baud rate set in the

Interface Box with 38Baud=.

• Set up the SBE 38 to communicate using RS-232 with Interface=232.

The remaining setup can be performed with the SBE 38 directly connected to the computer, or through the Interface Box. With the Interface Box connected to the computer, SBE 45, and SBE 38, send Connect38 to the Interface Box to put the Interface Box in SBE 38 mode and send commands to the SBE 38 through the Interface Box.

• Set up the SBE 38 to begin sampling when power is applied by sending

AutoRun=Y.

• Set the output format and number of digits with Format= and Digits=.

You must set the format to converted data (Format=C) if you will process the data with SBE Data Processing.

• Set the other sampling parameters for the SBE 38 as desired (see the

SBE 38 manual).

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NMEA Navigation Device

The Interface Box is designed to decode messages that are output from navigation devices supporting NMEA 0183 protocol, outputting messages in GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, or TRF format. Verify that the navigation device baud rate matches the baud rate set in the Interface Box with NMEABaud= (4800 or 9600).

Note:

Not all NMEA navigation devices transmit time and / or date.

The most recent decoded Latitude, Longitude, time, and date data is appended to the end of the SBE 45 data stream in the Interface Box and passed to the computer for storage and/or display with the SBE 45 data. Position data format is detailed in Appendix I: NMEA Data. The Yellow NMEA LED on the Interface Box flashes each time a NMEA message is received (should be the same rate at which your navigation device is transmitting).

Example 1: SBE 45 is set up to output data once every 10 seconds. A navigation device outputs its NMEA message once every 5 seconds. The Yellow NMEA LED flashes every 5 seconds. However, only the most recent NMEA message is appended to each scan of SBE 45 data.

Example 2: SBE 45 is set up to output data once every 1 second. A navigation device outputs its NMEA message once every 5 seconds, and the Yellow NMEA LED flashes every 5 seconds. The same message is appended to each scan of SBE 45 data within that 5 seconds.

While communicating with the Interface Box, send the ConnectNMEA command to view the raw NMEA data.

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Setting Up SBE 45 Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File in Seasave

Notes:

• Seasave and SBE Data Processing versions 7.20a introduced .xmlcon files (in XML format). Versions 7.20a and later allow you to open a .con or .xmlcon file, and to save it to a .con or .xmlcon file. Seasave and SBE Data Processing use the same file.

• A new or recalibrated CTD ships with a configuration file that reflects the current configuration as we know it. The file is named with the instrument serial number, followed by a .con extension. For example, for a CTD with serial number 2375, Sea-Bird names the file 2375.con. You may rename the file (but not the extension) if desired; this will not affect the results.

The Interface Box integrates optional NMEA navigation device data and optional SBE 38 data into the SBE 45 data stream. Seasave, Sea-Bird’s realtime data acquisition and display program, stores and displays this data along with the SBE 45 data. Seasave requires a configuration file, which defines the SBE 45 – which parameters are output by the SBE 45, and the data output rate

- and indicates whether NMEA and SBE 38 data is to be appended to the data stream. Seasave (as well as our data processing software) uses the information in the configuration file to interpret and process the data. If the configuration

file does not match the actual instrument configuration, the software will not be able to interpret and process the data correctly.

To verify the contents of the .xmlcon or .con configuration file:

1. Double click on Seasave.exe.

2. Click Configure Inputs. On the Instrument Configuration tab, click Open. In

the dialog box, select the .xmlcon or .con file and click Open.

3. The configuration information appears on the Instrument Configuration

tab. Verify that the outputs match those programmed into your SBE 45, and that the use of the Interface Box, and addition of remote temperature and NMEA, are correct. Click Modify to bring up a dialog box (shown below) to change the configuration.

Define data in SBE 45 data stream:

• Output conductivity with each scan - Must agree with SBE 45 setup (OutputCond=).

• Output salinity with each scan – Must agree with SBE 45 setup (OutputSal=).

• Output sound velocity with each scan – Must agree with SBE 45 setup (OutputSV=).

See reply from DS for setup programmed into SBE 45.

Time between scans. Must agree with SBE 45 setup (Interval=); see reply from DS.

New to create new .xmlcon or .con file for this CTD. Open to select different .xmlcon or .con file. Save or Save As to save current .xmlcon or .con file settings.

• Use junction box - Select if SBE 45 data transmitted to computer through Interface Box.

• SBE 38 temperature added – Select if Interface Box connected to SBE 38 remote

temperature sensor. If selected, Seasave and SBE Data Processing (Data Conversion and Derive modules) use remote temperature data when calculating density and sound velocity.

• NMEA data added - Select if Interface Box connected to a NMEA navigation device. Seasave automatically adds current latitude, longitude, and universal time code to data header. Select NMEA (Lat/Lon) Interface in Seasave’s Configure menu to control how Lat/Lon data is incorporated.

4. Click Save or Save As to save any changes to the .xmlcon or .con file.

Click Exit when done reviewing / modifying the configuration.

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Section 4: Operating System

Note:

For acquiring data in Seasave:

• SBE 45 must be set up for autonomous sampling (SingleSample=N, AutoRun=Y, and J1 jumper in Autopower position – pins 1 and 2), and with

OutputFormat=0 or 1. See Section 3: Setting Up System.

• Interface Box must be set up with

Format=0 (standard format) and IMode=NORMAL (Normal mode).

This section covers acquiring real-time data with Seasave and processing data with SBE Data Processing.

• Seasave saves the data in the format (data format and header) required by

SBE Data Processing. If you use other software to acquire data, the data

will not be in the format required by SBE Data Processing. See Connections, Switches, and LEDs in Section 2: Interface Box Description for wiring details.

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave

Notes:

• If the system includes an SBE 38 remote temperature sensor, Seasave uses the remote temperature data when calculating density and sound velocity.

• The baud between the Interface Box and computer (defined in Configure Inputs, on the serial Ports tab) must agree with the baud programmed into the Box with PCBaud=.

1. Turn on power to the Interface Box. The SBE 45 will start sampling and

transmitting data to the Interface Box. Data will not appear in Seasave until you tell Seasave to start real-time data acquisition below.

2. Double click on Seasave.exe.

3. Perform any desired setup in the Configure Inputs, Configure Outputs,

and Display menus.

4. In the Real-Time Data menu, select Start. The dialog box looks like this:

Data Archiving Options:

• Begin archiving data immediately to store raw (frequencies, A/D counts, and/or voltages) real-time data as soon as Start button is clicked and communication is established.

• Begin archiving data when ‘Start Archiving’ command is sent to control when data begins to be written to file. If you

• Do not archive data for this cast to not save data to a file. Real-time data will still appear in displays.

Configuration Options: Currently selected instrument configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file is shown, containing information on which parameters are output by SBE 45, SBE 45 data output rate, and whether NMEA and SBE 38 data are appended to data stream. To modify input configuration (.xmlcon or .con file, serial port, water sampler, TCP/IP ports, and/or miscellaneous), click Configure Inputs. To modify outputs (serial data output, shared file output, mark variables, TCP/IP output, TCP/IP ports, SBE 14 remote display, PC alarms, header form and/or diagnostics), click Configure Outputs.

• Timeout in seconds at startup: Time allowed before first data scan is received from instrument. Seasave will time out and stop attempting to acquire data if data is not received from instrument within this time period.

• Timeout in seconds between scans: Maximum gap allowed between scans after first data scan is received from instrument. Seasave will time out and stop attempting to acquire data if data is not received from instrument within this time period, Seasave stops attempting to acquire data after this gap).

Click Select Output Data File Name. Save Archived Data As dialog box appears; browse to desired file location, enter desired file name, and click Save.

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5. In the Start Real-Time Data Acquisition dialog box, click Start. A. If you selected Begin archiving data immediately or Begin archiving

data when ‘Start Archiving’ command is sent above, and selected Prompt for Header Information in the Header Form setup (Configure

Outputs), the Header Information dialog box appears. Fill in the desired header and click OK.

B. If you selected Check Scan Length in the Options menu, Seasave

checks the configuration (.xmlcon or .con) file to verify that the scan length defined by the configuration file matches the SBE 45 (i.e., number of outputs and inclusion of NMEA is as defined in the configuration file). If a Scan length error appears, verify that:

• You are using the correct .xmlcon or .con file.

• The .xmlcon or .con file has been updated as necessary if you

added or deleted the SBE 38, added or deleted NMEA, etc.

C. Seasave sends a message: Waiting for data . . .. Seasave will time out if

data is not received within Timeout in seconds at startup.

D. Real-time data then starts appearing in the screen display(s).

6. To stop real-time data acquisition: In the Real-Time Data menu, select Stop.

7. Stop the SBE 45 sampling by turning off power to the Interface Box.

Processing Data with SBE Data Processing

Note:

See the SBE Data Processing manual and/or Help files.

1. Convert the .hex data file created by Seasave to a .cnv file in SBE Data Processing’s Data Conversion module.

2. Once the data is converted, it can be further processed and plotted in SBE Data Processing’s other modules. Note that if the data stream includes SBE 38 remote temperature data, SBE Data Processing’s Data Conversion and Derive modules use the remote temperature data when calculating density and sound velocity.

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Section 5: Routine Maintenance SBE 45 Interface Box

Section 5: Routine Maintenance

To clean the Interface Box:

1. Disconnect the power and any other cables from the Interface Box.

2. Using a soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water, clean the exterior of

the Interface Box with gentle pressure. Use special care cleaning around any connectors, to avoid getting water into them.

3. Wait until the Interface Box is completely dry before reconnecting power

cables and other electrical connections.

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Section 6: Troubleshooting SBE 45 Interface Box

Section 6: Troubleshooting

This section reviews common problems in operating the Interface Box, and provides the most likely causes and solutions.

Problem 1: Unable to Communicate with Interface Box

The Interface Box message prompt indicates that communications between the Interface Box and computer have been established. Before proceeding with troubleshooting, attempt to establish communications again by clicking the Connect button on SEATERM’s toolbar or hitting the Enter key several times.

Cause/Solution 1: The I/O cable connection may be loose. Check the cabling between the Interface Box and computer for a loose connection.

Cause/Solution 2: The instrument type and/or its communication settings may not have been entered correctly in SEATERM. Select SBE 45 in the Configure menu and verify the settings in the Configuration Options dialog box. The settings should match those on the instrument Configuration Sheet.

Cause/Solution 3: The I/O cable may not be the correct one. The I/O cable supplied with the Interface Box permits connection to the DB-9P input connectors used on standard RS-232 interfaces.

Problem 2: Unable to Communicate with SBE 45 through Interface Box

In SEATERM, while communicating with the Interface Box, send Connect45. The following message should appear: connected to SBE 45 . . . This indicates that communications between the Interface Box and SBE 45 have been established. If this messages does not appear:

Cause/Solution 1: The cable connection may be loose. Check the cabling between the SBE 45 and Interface Box for a loose connection.

Cause/Solution 2: The cable between the SBE 45 and Interface Box may not be the correct one. Verify that the cable is the correct one.

Cause/Solution 3: The instrument type and/or its communication settings may not have been entered correctly in SEATERM. Select SBE 45 in the Configure menu and verify the settings in the Configuration Options dialog box. The settings should match those on the instrument Configuration Sheet.

Cause/Solution 4: The baud rate for communication between the SBE 45 and Interface Box may not match. The SBE 45’s baud rate (set with Baud= when

Note: If applicable, see Problem 6:

Changing SBE 45 and/or SBE 38 Baud Rate without Cables for Direct Connection below.

directly communicating with the SBE 45) must be the same as the baud rate set in the Interface Box with 45Baud=.

Cause/Solution 5: The SBE 45 baud rate may be too high. The baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and computer must be greater than the baud rate between the Interface Box and SBE 45.

• Increase the Interface Box baud rate using PCBaud=. Or

• Connect the SBE 45 directly to the computer and decrease its baud rate

using Baud=. Then, with the Interface Box connected to the computer, use 45Baud= to match the baud set in the SBE 45.

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Problem 3: Unable to Communicate with SBE 38 through Interface Box

In SEATERM, while communicating with the Interface Box, send Connect38. The following message should appear: connected to SBE 38 . . . This indicates that communications between the Interface Box and SBE 38 have been established. If this messages does not appear:

Cause/Solution 1: The cable connection may be loose. Check the cabling between the SBE 38 and Interface Box for a loose connection.

Cause/Solution 2: The cable between the SBE 38 and Interface Box may not be the correct one. Verify that the cable is the correct one.

Cause/Solution 3: The baud rate for communication between the SBE 38 and Interface Box may not match. The SBE 38’s baud rate (set with Baud= when

Note: If applicable, see Problem 6:

Changing SBE 45 and/or SBE 38 Baud Rate without Cables for Direct Connection below.

directly communicating with the SBE 38) must be the same as the baud rate set in the Interface Box with 38Baud=.

Cause/Solution 4: The SBE 38 baud rate may be too high. The baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and computer must be greater than the baud rate between the Interface Box and SBE 38.

• Increase the Interface Box baud rate using PCBaud=. Or

• Connect the SBE 38 directly to the computer and decrease its baud rate

using Baud=. Then, with the Interface Box connected to the computer, use 38Baud= to match the baud set in the SBE 38.

Problem 4: Unable to Communicate with NMEA Navigation Device through Interface Box

See Appendix I: NMEA Data for NMEA troubleshooting.

Problem 5: Nonsense or Unreasonable Data

The symptom of this problem is data that contains nonsense values (for example, 9999.999) or unreasonable values (for example, values that are outside the expected range of the data).

Cause/Solution 1: A data file with nonsense values may be caused by incorrect instrument configuration in the .xmlcon or .con file. Verify the settings in the configuration file match your system.

Cause/Solution 2: Unreasonable values may be caused by incorrect calibration coefficients programmed into the instrument. Verify the calibration coefficients in the SBE 45 and (optional) SBE 38 match the Calibration Certificates. To verify calibration coefficients, use DC while communicating with each instrument (either directly connected to the computer or through the Interface Box) in SEATERM.

Cause/Solution 3: Unreasonable values may be caused by setting the SBE 45’s output format to OutputFormat=2, which is incompatible with the Interface Box. Verify that the SBE 45 is set to OutputFormat=0 or OutputFormat=1 by sending DS while communicating with the SBE 45 (if the SBE 45 is set to OutputFormat=2, the last line of the DS response shows conductivity and salinity order reversed).

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Section 6: Troubleshooting SBE 45 Interface Box

Problem 6: Changing SBE 45 and/or SBE 38 Baud Rate without Cables for Direct Connection

Note:

If you have a cable for direct connection of the SBE 45 to the computer and the SBE 38 to the computer, see Setting Up

Instruments in Section 3: Setting Up System to change the baud rates.

The baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and computer must be greater than the baud rate between the Interface Box and SBE 45 and baud rate between the Interface Box and the SBE 38. If you need to change the baud rate in the SBE 45 and/or SBE 38 for compatibility with the Interface Box, this procedure allows you to change the baud rate while the instrument is communicating through the Interface Box. The procedure is written assuming that the SBE 45 and SBE 38 are set to 9600 baud, but that you want the computer to communicate with the Interface Box at 9600 baud.

In SEATERM:

1. Establish communications with the Interface Box, as described in Steps 1 through 4 in Communications Test and Setup in Section 3: Setting Up

System.

2. With the Interface Box in Normal mode, send PCBaud=19200

to change the baud rate between the Interface Box and the computer to 19200.

3. In the Configure menu, select the SBE 45 and set the baud rate to 19200.

Turn power to the Interface Box off, and then on again. The Interface Box is now communicating at 19200 baud.

4. To modify the SBE 45 baud rate:

A. Send 45Baud=9600 to set the baud rate in the Interface Box for

communication with the SBE 45 to 9600.

B. Send Connect45 to communicate with the SBE 45. C. If the SBE 45 is sampling data, stop sampling by sending Stop (you

may need to send the command several times).

D. Send Baud=4800 to set the SBE 45 baud rate to 4800. E. Type @ to return to Normal mode for communication with the

Interface Box.

F. Send 45Baud=4800 to set the baud rate in the Interface Box for

communication with the SBE 45 to 4800.

5. To modify the SBE 38 baud rate:

A. Send 38Baud=9600 to set the baud rate in the Interface Box for

communication with the SBE 38 to 9600.

B. Send Connect38 to communicate with the SBE 38. C. If the SBE 38 is sampling data, stop sampling by sending Stop (you

may need to send the command several times).

D. Send Baud=4800 to set the SBE 38 baud rate to 4800.

Type @ to return to Normal mode for communication with the

Interface Box.

F. Send 38Baud=4800 to set the baud rate in the Interface Box for

communication with the SBE 45 to 4800.

6. Send PCBaud=9600 to change the baud rate between the Interface Box and the computer to 9600.

7. In the Configure menu, select the SBE 45 and set the baud rate to 9600. Turn power to the Interface Box off, and then on again. The Interface Box is now communicating with the computer at 9600 baud. If the SBE 45 and SBE 38 are set up to begin sampling when power is applied, data will appear.

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Glossary SBE 45 Interface Box

Glossary

NMEATest – Sea-Bird’s NMEA message simulation program, which

simulates NMEA messages for testing purposes. NMEATest is installed as part of the SBE Data Processing installation.

PCB – Printed Circuit Board.

SBE 45 MicroTSG – High-accuracy conductivity and temperature monitor.

SBE Data Processing – Sea-Bird’s Win 2000/XP data processing

software, which calculates temperature and conductivity, as well as data from auxiliary sensors, and derives variables such as salinity and sound velocity.

Scan – One data sample containing temperature and conductivity, as well as data from auxiliary sensors.

Seasave V7 – Sea-Bird’s Win 2000/XP software used to acquire, convert, and display real-time or archived raw data.

SEASOFT V2– Sea-Bird’s complete Win 2000/XP software package, which includes software for communication, real-time data acquisition, data analysis and display, and NMEA message simulation. SEASOFT V2 includes SEATERM, Seasave, SBE Data Processing.

SEATERM – Sea-Bird’s Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP terminal program used to communicate with the Interface Box and/or the SBE 45. SEATERM can send commands to provide status display, data acquisition setup, data display and capture, and diagnostic tests.

Safety and Electrical Symbols

Some or all of the following symbols may be used on the Interface Box:

Symbol Description

Potentially hazardous voltage.

Hazardous! Voltage > 30 VDC may be present.

Attention! There is a potential hazard; consult the manual before continuing.

DC (Direct Current).

Double insulated. The metal enclosure of the Interface Box is isolated such that protection from electrical shock is provided through reinforced electrical insulation.

Static awareness. Static discharge can damage part(s).

Protective earthing terminal.

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Appendix I: NMEA Data SBE 45 Interface Box

Appendix I: NMEA Data

NMEA Raw Message Formats

The Interface Box can interpret NMEA data from a NMEA navigation device if the data is in one of the following formats:

Notes:

• -- represents two device-specific characters.

• See the table below for definitions of message parameters.

• <CR> is carriage return.

• <LF> is line feed.

where

Field Type Symbol Definition

Status A

Latitude

Longitude

Time hhmmss.ss

Checksum

llll.ll

a N or S

yyyyy.yy

b E or W

* Optional Checksum Delimiter.

Single character field: A = Yes, data valid, warning flag clear V = No, data invalid, warning flag set

Fixed/Variable length field: degrees|minutes.decimal - 2 fixed digits of degrees, 2 fixed digits of minutes, and variable number of digits for decimal-fraction of minutes. Leading zeros always included for degrees and minutes to maintain fixed length. Decimal point and associated decimal-fraction are optional if full resolution not required.

Fixed/Variable length field: degrees|minutes.decimal - 3 fixed digits of degrees, 2 fixed digits of minutes, and variable number of digits for decimal-fraction of minutes. Leading zeros always included for degrees and minutes to maintain fixed length. Decimal point and associated decimal - fraction optional if full resolution not required.

Fixed/variable length field: hours|minutes|seconds.decimal - 2 fixed digits of hours, 2 fixed digits of seconds, and variable number of digits for decimal-fraction of seconds. Leading zeros always included for hours, minutes, and seconds to maintain fixed length. Decimal point and associated decimal-fraction optional if full resolution not required.

Optional Checksum Field: Absolute value calculated by exclusive OR’ing 8 data bits (no start or stop bits) of each character in message, between, but excluding $ and *.

GGA - Global Positioning System Fix Data

Time, position, and fix-related data for a GPS receiver.

$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M,x.x,M,x.x,xxxx*hh<CR><LF>

GLL - Geographic Position - Latitude/Longitude

Latitude and Longitude of present position, time of position fix, and status.

$--GLL,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,hhmmss.ss,A*hh<CR><LF>

RMA - Recommended Minimum Specific Loran-C Data

Position, course, and speed data provided by a LORAN-C receiver.

$--RMA,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>

RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/TRANSIT Data

Time, date, position, course, and speed data provided by a GPS or TRANSIT navigation receiver.

$--RMC,hhmmss.ss,A,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x.x,x.x,ddmmyy,x.x,a*hh<CR><LF>

TRF - TRANSIT Fix Data

Time, date, position, and information related to a TRANSIT fix.

$--TRF,hhmmss.ss,ddmmyy,llll.ll,a,yyyyy.yy,b,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,xxx,A*hh<CR><LF>

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Appendix I: NMEA Data SBE 45 Interface Box

Troubleshooting NMEA

Problem 1: Yellow NMEA LED Not Flashing

Cause/Solution 1: Wiring may be incorrect. Check cables and connections between the Interface Box, NMEA navigation device, and computer.

Cause/Solution 2: NMEA navigation device may be set to the wrong communication parameters (Interface Box requires 4800 or 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity). Reset device’s communication parameters. Verify that the baud rate in the Interface Box for communication with the NMEA navigation device is set to match (NMEABaud=), and that the baud rate is less than the baud rate for communication between the Interface Box and the computer.

Cause/Solution 3: NMEA navigation device may not be transmitting data. See the device manual for setup details. To verify that it is sending data, connect an oscilloscope with ground on NMEA B (T17) and the probe on NMEA A (T16). The signal should be less than 0.5 volts between messages and have pulses greater than 4 volts for at least 0.2 milliseconds during the message.

Cause/Solution 4: Interface Box may not be operating properly. To verify, use the simulation program supplied with SEASOFT V2. This program simulates a NMEA navigation device transmitting a NMEA message. See NMEA Message Simulation Program for details.

Problem 2: Yellow NMEA LED Flashing, but Lat/Lon Data Not Displaying

Cause/Solution 1: NMEA navigation device may be transmitting NMEA messages in a format that cannot be interpreted by the Interface Box. To verify, view the raw NMEA messages:

1. With the Interface Box running in Normal mode, type ConnectNMEA

and press the Enter key to switch to NMEA mode. The display looks like this:

Decode NMEA messages, press @ or Esc to return to normal mode

2. The raw NMEA data should begin scrolling on the screen, followed by

the decoded data. A typical RMC NMEA message is:

NMEA: $LGRMC,123113.21,A,3625.12,N,12121.34,W,1.2,4.5,231294,1.2,a*45<CR><LF> Decoded: , lat=36 25.12 N, lon=121 21.34 W, hms=123113, dmy=231294

See NMEA Raw Message Formats for a description of all the NMEA

messages the Interface Box can decode.

• If a different NMEA message is received than the Interface Box is

set up to decode, reconfigure your NMEA navigation device to

transmit GGA, GLL, RMA, RMC, or TRF.

• If no NMEA messages are received in NMEA mode, the problem

could be in the Interface Box, cable, or NMEA navigation device. Verify that the Interface Box is operating properly using the simulation program supplied with SEASOFT V2. This program simulates a NMEA navigation device transmitting a NMEA message. See NMEA Message Simulation Program for details.

3. Type @ to return to Normal mode.

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Appendix I: NMEA Data SBE 45 Interface Box

NMEA Simulation Program

Sea-Bird provides a NMEA message simulation program, NMEATest, as a troubleshooting aid. NMEATest, part of the SEASOFT V2 package, simulates a NMEA navigation device transmitting NMEA messages. If the system does not work with the NMEA navigation device, but works with NMEATest, the problem is with the interface cable from the NMEA navigation device to the Interface Box or in the NMEA navigation device itself.

NMEATest is just a simulation, and does not provide an actual data stream from an actual NMEA navigation device. The data transmission baud rate (4800 or 9600) and time between messages are user-programmable. The NMEA message format (RMA, RMC, GLL, or GGA) generated by the program is also user-programmable. Alternatively, the user can specify an existing raw NMEA data file to use for the simulation; see NMEA Raw Message Formats for the required raw data format.

Note: You can also run the simulation using only one computer, if the computer has a spare COM port.

Note: The Interface Box must be connected to the SBE 45 to test the Box, because the Box only transmits a scan of data when data is received from the SBE 45.

To execute the simulation program, a second computer (computer 2) is needed to emulate the NMEA navigation device. A laptop computer is adequate for this purpose. Install NMEATest on computer 2 (NMEATest is part of the SBE Data Processing installation).

Use the NMEA Interface test cable (PN 801422 - supplied with the Interface Box) to connect the Interface Box to the simulation computer. The simulation test cable connections are:

MS-3106A12S-3S DB-9S Function

Pin A Pin 3 NMEA A (signal)

Pin B Pin 5 NMEA B (signal return)

Proceed as follows (instructions are written assuming you are using a second computer to emulate the NMEA navigation device):

1. On computer 1, double click on Seaterm.exe.

2. Turn on power to the Interface Box. SEATERM displays:

SBE 45 Junction Box V 1.4

Data from the SBE 45 should begin scrolling on the screen.

3. On computer 2, double click on nmeatest.exe (in same directory as SBE

Data Processing). The NMEATest screen appears.

4. On the NMEATest screen, click on the Configure menu. The Configure

dialog box appears. Select:

• NMEA message to be simulated (RMA, RMC, GLL, or GGA) or

select an existing NMEA data file on your computer by clicking Send File and browsing to the desired file

• Baud rate (4800 or 9600) for transmission of simulated NMEA data

to Interface Box – must be less than baud rate between Interface Box and computer 1

• COMM port on computer 2 for transmission of NMEA data to

Interface Box

• Message interval (time between simulated messages to be transmitted

to Interface Box)

Click OK.

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5. On the NMEATest screen, click Start. NMEA data should begin to display

on the NMEATest screen. Additionally, NMEA data should begin to display appended to the SBE 45 data in SEATERM on computer 1. The yellow NMEA LED should flash on the Interface Box each time the simulation program transmits a new position. The appended data should correspond to the most recent simulation program data. For example, if NMEATest is set to output RMC data:

NMEATest output - RMC: 2212.345,N, 04459.876,E, 15 May 2002 00:00:22

SEATERM output (appended after SBE 45 data and optional SBE 38 data) - lat=22 12.345 N, lon=044 59.877 E, hms=000022, dmy=150502

See NMEA Raw Message Formats for the NMEA message formats.

If properly decoded data appears in SEATERM, the Interface Box is working properly. If the system works with the simulation program but does not work when connected to the actual NMEA navigation device, the problem is with the cable from the NMEA navigation device to the Interface Box, or in the NMEA navigation device itself.

• Verify that the cable pinouts are correct, especially at the NMEA

navigation device. See Connections, Switches, and LEDs in Section 2: Interface Box Description and also refer to the NMEA navigation device documentation.

• If the cable is correct, verify that the NMEA navigation device is on and is

configured to send data. Many NMEA navigation devices have programmable NMEA outputs and may need to be configured before they will transmit NMEA messages. Refer to the NMEA navigation device documentation, or contact the device’s manufacturer for customer support.

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Appendix II: Replacement Parts SBE 45 Interface Box

Appendix II: Replacement Parts

Part

Number

171887

171888

801216

80437 or

80438

801422

17015

17315

17316 MS3057-4A clamp Assembled to 17315 1

17317 MS-3420-4 boot Assembled to 17315 1

17412 MS-3106A-14S-2P

17413 Clamp Assembled to 17412 2

17414 Boot Assembled to 17412 2

17671 MS-3106A-12S-3S

17413 Clamp Assembled to 17671 1

17414 Boot Assembled to 17671 1

DB-9P to DB-9S cable, 3 m (10 ft)

25-pin DB-25S to 9-pin DB-9P cable adapter

4-pin MCIL-4MP to 4-pin MS3106A-14S-2P cable, 2.5 m (8 ft ) long 4-pin RMG-4FS to 4-pin MS-3106A-14S-2P: 80437 – 2.5 m (8 ft) 80438 – 10 m (33 ft)

2-pin MS-3106A-12S-3S to 9-pin DB-9S NMEA Interface test cable,

1.8 m (6 ft)

Interface Box AC power cable

MS-3106A12S-3S connector

Part

Application Description

From Interface Box to computer

For use with computer with DB-25 connector

From SBE 45 to Interface Box

From SBE 38 to Interface Box

From NMEA on Interface Box to computer running NMEA simulation program for test purposes Connect Interface Box to AC power source

2-pin NMEA connector to Interface Box

4-pin SBE 45 and SBE 38 connector to Interface Box

2-pin NMEA connector

Quantity

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Index SBE 45 Interface Box

Index

raw message formats · 27

.con file · 19 .xmlcon file · 19

Baud rate · 7

Cleaning · 22 Commands

baud rate · 14 diagnostic · 16 mode · 15 output format · 16 sampling · 16

status · 14 Communications · 7, 12 Configuration file · 19 Connections · 8

simulation program · 29 troubleshooting · 28

NMEATest · 6, 10, 29

Operating system · 20

Parts

replacement · 31

Power-up

mode · 15

Processing data · 21

Real-time acquisition · 20 Replacement parts · 31 Routine maintenance · 22

Data acquisition · 20 Data format · 9 Data processing · 21 Description · 6

Electrical symbols · 26

Format · 9

Glossary · 26

Installing software · 10 Instrument setup · 17

LEDs · 8

Safety symbols · 26 SBE 38 · 17

baud rate · 14, 17 mode · 15, 17 setup · 17

SBE 45 · 17

baud rate · 14, 17 mode · 15, 17

setup · 17 SBE Data Processing · 6, 10, 19, 21 Seasave · 6, 10, 19, 20 SEASOFT · 6, 10 SEATERM · 6, 10 Setting up instruments · 17 Setup · 11 Simulation program · 29 Software · 6, 10 Specifications · 7 System

communications · 7

description · 6

operation · 20

wiring · 8

Testing · 11 Troubleshooting · 28

Maintenance · 22

NMEA · 18

baud rate · 14, 18 mode · 15, 18

Unpacking · 5

Wiring · 8

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CALIBRATION SHEETS

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Sea-Bird Electronics SBE 45 MicroTSG User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

L I M I T E D L I A B I L I T Y S T A T E M E N T

SBE 45 MicroTSG (Thermosalinograph)

Limited Liability Statement

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction

About this Manual

Quick Start

Unpacking MicroTSG

Section 2: Description of MicroTSG

System Description

Specifications

Dimensions and Connector

Sample Timing

Baud Rate, Cable Length, Power, and Data Transmission Rate

Baud Rate, Cable Length, and Data Transmission Rate

Power and Cable Length

Remote Temperature Sensor (optional)

Section 3: Installing System

Installing Software

System Schematic and Installation Guidelines

Power-Up Jumper Check

Installing MicroTSG

Section 4: Setting Up MicroTSG

Communications Test and Setup

Sampling Modes

Polled Sampling

Autonomous Sampling

Serial Line Synchronization (Serial Line Sync)

Timeout Description

Command Descriptions

Data Output Format

Setting Up Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File

Section 5: Operating System

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave

Processing Data

Editing .hex Data File

Section 6: Routine Maintenance and Calibration

Corrosion Precautions

Cleaning and Storage

Replacing Anti-Foulant Device (SBE 45)

Sensor Calibration

Section 7: Troubleshooting

Problem 1: Unable to Communicate with MicroTSG

Problem 2: Nonsense or Unreasonable Data

Problem 3: Salinity Lower than Expected

Glossary

Appendix I: Functional Description

Sensors

Sensor Interface

Appendix II: Electronics Disassembly/Reassembly

Appendix III: Command Summary

Appendix IV: AF24173 Anti-Foulant Device

Appendix V: Replacement Parts

Index

PN 90402 - SBE 45 Power, Navigation, and Remote Temperature Interface Box

Limited Liability Statement

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction

About this Manual

Unpacking Interface Box

Section 2: Interface Box Description

System Description

Specifications

System Communications

Connections, Switches, and LEDs

Data Output Format

Section 3: Setting Up System

Installing Software

Communications Test and Setup

Commands

Setting Up Instruments

SBE 45

SBE 38

NMEA Navigation Device

Setting Up SBE 45 Configuration (.xmlcon or .con) File in Seasave

Section 4: Operating System

Acquiring Real-Time Data with Seasave

Processing Data with SBE Data Processing