Aanderaa DCPS 5400 User manual

TD 304 OPERATING MANUAL
Doppler Current Profiler Sensor
July 2019
Doppler Current Profiler Sensor
DCPS 5400 / 5402 / 5403

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Preliminary Edition 26 October 2014
1st Edition 10 July 2015
2nd Edition 18 December 2015
3rd Edition 13 July 2018 New Firmware release from image 8.3.6
4th Edition 25 May 2019 New Acoustic Wave Software, new Cell States description.
New structure and reorganization of chapters, from image 20.4.26
5th Edition 20 July 2019 Updates and added chapter9 to 11 from image 20.4.x
© Copyright: Aanderaa Data Instruments AS

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................8
Purpose and scope..................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 1 Short description and specifications of the DCPS ....................................................11
1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Sensor Dimension........................................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Sensor pin configuration and data output......................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 Sensor pin configuration 5400/5402/5403 with RS-232 and AiCaP communication.................. 13
1.3.2 Sensor pin configuration 5400R/5402R/5403R with RS-422 communication............................ 14
1.4 Sensor Connection.......................................................................................................................... 15
1.4.1 Configure sensor using RS-232 configuration cable ................................................................. 15
1.5 User accessible sensor properties................................................................................................... 16
1.6 Passkey for write protection............................................................................................................. 16
1.7 Sensor Properties............................................................................................................................ 17
1.7.1 Factory Configuration ............................................................................................................... 18
1.7.2 Deployment Settings................................................................................................................. 20
1.7.3 System Configuration ............................................................................................................... 23
1.7.4 User Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 31
1.8 Manufacturing and Quality Control................................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 2 Stand-alone sensor configuration using AADI Real-Time Collector..........................33
2.1 Establishing a new connection......................................................................................................... 33
2.1.1 Establish connection.................................................................................................................. 35
2.1.2 Control Panel............................................................................................................................. 36
2.2 Changing Values............................................................................................................................. 37
2.3 Deployment Settings ....................................................................................................................... 39
2.3.1 Common Settings...................................................................................................................... 40
2.3.2 Site Info.....................................................................................................................................40
2.3.3 Orientation................................................................................................................................. 40
2.3.4 Fixed Settings............................................................................................................................ 41
2.3.5 Calculations............................................................................................................................... 42
2.4System Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 43
2.4.1 Common settings....................................................................................................................... 45
2.4.2 Terminal Protocol settings......................................................................................................... 45
2.4.3 Orientation settings.................................................................................................................... 46
2.4.4 Measurement settings............................................................................................................... 46
2.4.5 Surface settings – Configuration................................................................................................ 48
2.4.6 Column 1................................................................................................................................... 48
2.4.7 Column 2................................................................................................................................... 49
2.4.8 Column 3................................................................................................................................... 50
2.4.9 Output enabling – Profile Parameters........................................................................................ 51
2.4.10 User Specified settings – Profile Parameters........................................................................... 53
2.4.11 Output enabling – Sensor Parameters..................................................................................... 55

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2.4.12 Output enabling – System Parameters .................................................................................... 56
2.4.13 Output enabling – Virtual Sensors ........................................................................................... 56
2.5 User Maintenance settings.............................................................................................................. 57
2.5.1 Mandatory................................................................................................................................. 57
2.5.2 Site Info.....................................................................................................................................58
2.5.3 Serial Port ................................................................................................................................. 58
2.5.4 Terminal Protocol ...................................................................................................................... 59
2.5.5 Profiler Dependencies............................................................................................................... 59
CHAPTER 3 Configuration via SmartGuard or SeaGuardII Datalogger........................................60
3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 60
3.2 Installation of the DCPS on SeaGuardII........................................................................................... 60
3.3 Configuration with Real-Time collector ............................................................................................ 61
3.3.1 Connected via SeaGuardII ........................................................................................................ 61
3.3.2 Connected via SmartGuard....................................................................................................... 61
3.3.3 Establish connection.................................................................................................................. 61
3.3.4 Control Panel............................................................................................................................. 63
3.4 Changing Values............................................................................................................................. 66
3.5 Deployment settings........................................................................................................................ 68
3.5.1 Site Info.....................................................................................................................................70
3.5.2 Orientation................................................................................................................................. 70
3.5.3 Fixed Settings............................................................................................................................ 71
3.5.4 Calculations............................................................................................................................... 71
3.5.5 Input Parameter Pressure.......................................................................................................... 72
3.5.6 Input Parameter Air Pressure .................................................................................................... 72
3.5.7 Input Parameter Temperature ................................................................................................... 72
3.5.8 Input Parameter Conductivity .................................................................................................... 73
3.5.9 Input Parameter Heading........................................................................................................... 73
3.6 System Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 74
3.6.1 Orientation................................................................................................................................. 77
3.6.2 Wave Measurement .................................................................................................................. 77
3.6.3 Current Profile Measurement..................................................................................................... 78
3.6.4 Surface...................................................................................................................................... 79
3.6.5 Column 1................................................................................................................................... 80
3.6.6 Column 2................................................................................................................................... 81
3.6.7 Column 3................................................................................................................................... 82
3.6.8 Column 4................................................................................................................................... 82
3.6.9 Output/Storage Wave Parameters............................................................................................. 83
3.6.10 Output/Storage Profile Parameters.......................................................................................... 84
3.6.11 User Specified – Profile Parameters........................................................................................ 86
3.6.12 Output/Storage - Sensor Parameters....................................................................................... 88
3.6.13 Output/Storage System Parameters ........................................................................................ 89
3.6.14 Output/Storage Virtual Sensor................................................................................................. 89
3.7 User Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 90
3.7.1 Mandatory................................................................................................................................. 91

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3.7.2 Site Info.....................................................................................................................................91
3.7.3 Serial Port ................................................................................................................................. 91
3.7.4 Licensed Options....................................................................................................................... 92
3.7.5 Wave Measurement .................................................................................................................. 92
3.7.6 Profiler Dependencies ............................................................................................................... 93
3.8 Sensor software versions for use together with SeaGuardII / SmartGuard ...................................... 93
CHAPTER 4 Logging data via AADI Real-Time Collector .............................................................94
4.1 Logging data on PC......................................................................................................................... 94
4.1.1 Enabling file output.................................................................................................................... 94
4.1.2 Starting the sensor and logging to file........................................................................................ 96
4.2 Viewing incoming data in real-time .................................................................................................. 97
CHAPTER 5 Stand-alone Sensor configuration using Smart Sensor Terminal.............................99
5.1 Sensor versions and interface ......................................................................................................... 99
5.2 RS-422 transmission line explained................................................................................................. 99
5.3 Communication setup.................................................................................................................... 100
5.4 Sensor startup............................................................................................................................... 100
5.5 Description of protocol................................................................................................................... 101
5.5.1 Save and Reset....................................................................................................................... 102
5.5.2 Available commands ............................................................................................................... 103
5.5.3 The Get command................................................................................................................... 104
5.5.4 The Set command................................................................................................................... 104
5.5.5 XML commands ...................................................................................................................... 105
5.5.6 Examples – How to configure sensor in Smart Sensor Terminal mode.................................... 105
5.6 Help command output.................................................................................................................... 107
5.7 Output parameters......................................................................................................................... 112
5.7.1 Parameters outside profile data............................................................................................... 112
5.7.2 Record State ........................................................................................................................... 114
5.7.3 Cell Parameters....................................................................................................................... 116
5.7.4 Cell States............................................................................................................................... 121
CHAPTER 6 Software versions and Stand-alone usage.............................................................124
6.1 Interval and Polled pingrate settings on software version below 8.1.27 ......................................... 124
6.2 Interval and Polled Pingrate from software version 8.1.27 ............................................................. 124
6.3 Enabling old input on software versions from 8.1.34...................................................................... 124
CHAPTER 7 Electro Magnetic Compatibility and Cables ............................................................125
7.1 EMC Filter and Protection.............................................................................................................. 125
7.1.1 Underwater/Buoy systems....................................................................................................... 125
7.1.2 Cable to land systems ............................................................................................................. 125
7.2 EMC Testing.................................................................................................................................. 126
7.3 Cables........................................................................................................................................... 126
7.4 Power – Voltage range.................................................................................................................. 126
CHAPTER 8 Acoustic Wave........................................................................................................127

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8.1 General information....................................................................................................................... 127
8.2 Parameter list ................................................................................................................................ 127
8.3 Parameter calculation.................................................................................................................... 127
8.4 Other wave descriptions................................................................................................................ 129
CHAPTER 9 Other details ...........................................................................................................130
9.1 Compass heading 0° reference direction....................................................................................... 130
9.1.1 Transducer 1 is 0° reference ................................................................................................... 130
9.1.2 Orientation/Steering pin as reference ...................................................................................... 131
9.1.3 Transducer 1 as reference when upside-down........................................................................ 132
9.1.4 Orientation/Steering pin as reference when upside-down........................................................ 132
9.2 Checking the compass .................................................................................................................. 132
9.3 Checking the tilt sensor ................................................................................................................. 133
9.4 Checking the acoustics.................................................................................................................. 133
CHAPTER 10 Maintenance.........................................................................................................134
10.1 Retrieval of the sensor................................................................................................................. 134
10.2 Anti-fouling on transducer surface ............................................................................................... 134
10.3 Factory service............................................................................................................................ 135
10.4 Example of Test & Specifications sheet and Certificates ............................................................. 136
CHAPTER 11 Installation ............................................................................................................141
11.1 AADI Real-Time Collector connection with Windows 10 .............................................................. 141
11.2 Connecting Cables...................................................................................................................... 143
11.2.1 For AiCaP and RS-232 use ................................................................................................... 143
11.2.2 For RS-422 use..................................................................................................................... 145
11.3 Mounting considerations.............................................................................................................. 147
11.4 Application examples................................................................................................................... 148

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Introduction
Purpose and scope
This document isintended to give thereader knowledge of howto operate and maintain theAanderaa DopplerCurrent
Profiler Sensor 5400/5402/5403-series. These sensors are described ina single manualsince the measurement
principle andelectronics arethe same for allsensors. The DCPS 5400 is the shallow water version with a maximum
depth rating of 300 meters.The DCPS5402 is the intermediate water version with a maximum depth rating of4500
meters,and the DCPS 5403 is the deep water version with a maximum depth rating of 6000 meters.
The sensor is designed to fit directly on the top-end plate ofthe Aanderaa SeaGuardII Platform using a sensorfoot and
can also be used together with the Aanderaa SmartGuard Datalogger. The sensor can also beused asa stand-alone
sensor using RS-232. The R-version (5400R, 5402R, 5403R) has only RS-422 interface and isintended for stand-alone
use with longercables than with the RS-232 version.
AanderaaSmart Sensorsutilize common communication protocols at the RS-232 and RS-422 interface where the
Smart Sensor Terminal protocol is a simple ASCIIcommand string based protocol and the AADI Real Time is an XML
based protocol. Whenused together with one of the Aanderaa Dataloggers the CAN busbased AiCaP communication
protocol is used.
To configure and control the sensor we use sensor properties. A complete list of user accessible sensor properties is
listed in chapter 1.7.The sensor propertiesare divided in 4 groupswith different access levels. Someproperties may be
set on or off when others may contain different values.To change these setting you can either use AADI Real-Time
Collector, described in CHAPTER 2 and CHAPTER 3 or terminal software like Terra Term, described in CHAPTER 5.
Note! Some settings are only visible when certain settings are enabled. Acoustic Wave is only available in AiCaP mode
and when Wave software 5729 license key is installed and DCPS are used on a SeaGuardII with a Pressure,Tide or
Wave and Tide Sensorconnected to the sameSeaGuardII. Surface cell and Surface reference is only recommended
when DCPSis used on a SeaGuardII with a Pressure Sensor, Tide Sensor or Wave and Tide Sensor connected to the
same SeaGuardII.HoweverSurface Cell and Surface reference is also available withoutthese sensorsbut are then
using the fixedpressure setting and requires a precisedepth setting and no tide variations. If there areany wave
movementon the surfacewe recommend using Tideor Wave and Tidesensorand not Pressure Sensor. Pressure
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Document Overview
CHAPTER 1 is ashort description of the sensor, sensor dimension, sensor connection and configuration properties.
CHAPTER 2 is an overview of how to configure a stand-alone DCPS when using AADI Real-Time Collector.
CHAPTER 3 is an overview of how to configure a DCPS connected to SeaGuardIIor SmartGuard when using AADI
Real-Time Collector.
CHAPTER 4 is how to log data using AADI Real-Time Collector.
CHAPTER 5 is an overview of how to configure a stand-alone DCPS when using terminalsoftware like Tera Term.
CHAPTER 6 givesinformation about software versions and Stand-alone use.
CHAPTER 7 gives information on Cables and EMC guidelines.
CHAPTER 8 gives additional information for Acoustic Wave.
CHAPTER 9 gives information about other details suchas sensor orientation andhow to check the sensor.
CHAPTER 10 gives information about maintenance.
CHAPTER 11 gives information on installationsand available accessories.
Applicable Documents
Form 572 Test & Specification Sheet
Form 859 Calibration Certificate, DCPS
Form 726 Calibration Certificate, Temperature Sensor 4080
Form 667
Pressure Certificate
D-409
Data Sheet SeaGuardII DCP
D-422 Data Sheet SeaGuardII DCP Wave
D-411 Data Sheet DCPS 5400/5400R, 5402/5402R, 5403/5403R
TD 310 Theoretical Primer for Doppler Current Profiler
TD 303
Manual for SeaGuardII Platform
TD 312 Configuration guide for DCPS and SeaGuardII DCP
TD 268 AADI Real-Time collector operating manual
TD 293 Operating manual SmartGuard

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Abbreviations
AiCaP
AanderaaProtocol: Automated idle Line CANbus Protocol
ASCII
American Standard Code forInformation Interchange
CAN
Controller Area Network - sometimes referred to as CANbus
COM port
Communication port used for Serial communication RS232/RS422
DCPS
Doppler Current Profiler Sensor
DCS
Doppler Current Sensor (Single point)
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility
EIA
Electronic Industry Alliance
GND
Ground
hPa
Hectopascal unit for measuring pressure, 1hPa=1mbar
Hz
Hertz is the derived unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI)
kPa
Kilopascalunit for measuring pressure
mbar
Millibar unit for measuringpressure, 1mbar=1hPa
NOAA
NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration
PSU
Practical Salinity Unit
RS-232
Recommended Standard232 refers toa standard for serial communication ofdata
RS-422
Differential serial communication for longer cables
RXD
Serial communication Received data
SD-Card
Secure DigitalCard a storage device used to store data
TXD
Serial communication Transmitted data
USB
Universal Serial Bus
QA
Quality Assurance, howit establishes a set of requirements for creating reliable products.
QC
Quality Control, the operational techniques and activities used to fulfil requirements for quality

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CHAPTER 1 Short description and specifications of the DCPS
1.1 Description
The Aanderaa DopplerCurrent Profiler Sensoris an acoustic current profiling sensorbased on the Doppler shift
principle. It can operate either in narrowband or in broadband mode; the two measurementtechniques aredescribed in
TD 310,Primer for Doppler Current Profiler. Broadbandis only recommended to use in fixed installation, not onmoving
platforms.
To measure current speed and direction the sensor transmits acoustic pulses into the water and samples the
backscattered(echo) signal from differentdistances awayfrom the sensor. The sampled data fromthe received signal
is processed to find the Doppler shift in the different layers/cells away from the sensor. It uses four acoustic transducers
(beams) to be able to calculate the 3D-current in each layer/cell. Only 3 beams are necessary to obtain a 3D-current
measurement and the 4th beam is used foradditional quality controls(more information available in the TD310).
The acoustic profiling rangedepends onthe acousticbackscatter conditions, i.e.how much particles, plankton, air
bubbles etc. presentin the water column along the sensorbeams. The DCPS operates at a600 kHzfrequency which
gives typicalprofiling rangefrom 40 to 80 meters from the sensorwith good backscatterconditions. Extremely good
backscatter conditionsmay give even longerprofiling range while low backscatter can reducethe measurement range.
The sensor includes a solid-state 3-axis magnetometerand inclinometer providing the tilting and compass heading of
the sensor. The tilt isnecessary for correctplacement of the cells awayfrom the sensorand the correct calculation of
the 3D-current components.The compass also usesthe tilt internallyto find the correct horizontal componentsof the
earth magnetic field to be able to calculate the correct compass heading from the earth magnetic field.
The compass heading and tilt (pitch, roll) is measured for each acoustic ping and is used for calculation of the current
vectors (north, east and vertical) for each ping. At the end of the recording interval a vector average is calculated for
each cell to obtain the correct averaged horizontalspeed and direction. The sensor can also output the horizontal north
and east speed components in addition to the horizontal speed and direction.
In addition to the 4-beam calculation forcurrentspeed and direction,the sensor can also calculateand output allthe
four different 3-beam solutions. This can be usefulas quality controlof the data and to check if one of thebeams has
any kind ofdisturbance in one or severalcells.An auto-beam solution can also be enabled; in this case the sensor uses
a specific algorithm and define, for each cell and each ping, the best beam solution automatically (based on the use of 3
or 4 beams depending on the disturbance).
To measure wave you will needa SeaGuardII Platformwith PressureSensor 4117,Tide Sensor5217 or Wave& Tide
Sensor5218 and DCPS with Wave software 5759. If there are any wave movement on thesurface we recommend
using Tide or Wave and Tide sensor and not Pressure Sensor.Pressure sensor isdoing a point measurement and are
not compensating for wave movements. Acoustic wave is not available from a stand-alone DCPS and only in AiCaP
mode. Byusing Wave andTide Sensor 5218 you will also get redundant wave measurement forQA/QC. We
recommend to use Tidemeasurements forsurface reference since Pressure sensor do a point measurement and don’t
compensate for any wave movements, The measurement of waves and current are independent even though they
using the same transducers. The interval for wavesand current are selectable byuser. The standard ping frequency
when measuring wavesare 4Hz,user selectableoptionfor 2Hz. The transmission pulse is automaticallyadapted tothe
current sea conditions to providebest measurement achievable; a low noise broadband mode is used for smaller
waves, an extended range broadband mode used formedium range waves and a narrowband mode isapplied for
higher waves.

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The sensor also calculates and outputs severalquality data which can be used to identify any suspicious data (user
enabled). The different quality data fromthe sensor are described in detailsin thismanual. If the user choosesto not
enable all thequalitydata, the sensor alwaysoutputs aCell State1 and Cell State2 parameter for each cell and a
Record State for each measurementoutput.These status parameters indicate ifthe conditionshave beengood ornot.
The DCPS5400 sensor (300 meterversion) hasa POMHousing andtitaniumbase plate while DCPS 5402 and DCPS
5403 alsohave titaniumhousing.The DCPS5403 hasa highertitaniumgrade (grade 5) than DCPS 5402 (grade 2) and
withstand higher pressure.
The sensor is available in two versions either the standard version5400, 5402 and5403 with AiCaP and RS-232 output
or an R-version, 5400R,5402R and5403R with RS-422. This sensor is intended for use as stand-alone sensor on
longer cable since the cablelength for RS-232 is limited especially with higher baudrate.

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1.2 Sensor Dimension
Figure 1-1: Sensor Dimension SW version Figure 1-2: Sensor Dimension IW/DW version
1.3 Sensor pin configuration and data output
DCPS 5400/5402/5403 are using a 10-pin lemo plug for RS-232 and AiCaP communication between sensor and logger;
see Figure 1-3 for pin configuration. DCPS 5400R/5402R/5403R is using a 10-pin lemo plug forRS-422 connection to
external logger; see Figure 1-4 for pin configuration. For a list of available cables see chapter 11.2 or contact
[e-mail].
1.3.1 Sensor pin configuration 5400/5402/5403 with RS-232 and AiCaP communication
Figure 1-3 5400/5402/5403 Sensor communication 10-pin plug with RS-232 and AiCaP

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Sensor Signal name
Input (I)
Output (O)
Sensor plug
MCBH10M. Pin no:
TXD
O
8
RXD
I
7
Positive supply
1
GND
2
NCE
5
NCR
9
NCG
3
CAN_H
4
CAN_L
10
BOOT ENABLE
I
6
Table 1-1: 5400/5402/5403 Sensor pin configuration 10-pin plug AiCaP and RS-232
1.3.2 Sensor pin configuration 5400R/5402R/5403R with RS-422 communication
Figure 1-4 5400R/5402R/5403R Sensor communication 10-pin plug with RS-422
Table 1-2: 5400R/5402R/5403R Sensor pin configuration 10-pin plug RS-422
Signal name
Input (I)
Output (O)
Sensor plug
Pin no: MCBH6F
RX-
I
10
RXD/RX+
I
7
TXD/TX-
O
8
TX+ O 4
GND
2
Positive supply
1

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1.4 Sensor Connection
Aanderaaoffersa wide range of cables fordifferent use of the sensors, both standard cables for use with loggers using
AiCaP, RS-232 and RS-422 but also special customer specified cables for use in project. See chapter 11.2 for an
overview of standard cables or contact [e-mail] for more info.To configure the sensorit either
need to be connected to an Aanderaa logger using AiCaP, a real-time RS-232/RS-422 cable oryou needa RS-232
configurationcable. This cable can be used for all sensors regardlessof version since all sensorshave a RS-232
connection for configuration.
1.4.1 Configure sensor using RS-232 configuration cable
The 3855 cable is a non-watertight 1.5 meter cable for laboratory use only used for connection between sensor and PC
in the office/lab. This cable can also be used to configure allother AanderaaSmart Sensors.
The cable is suppliedwith a USB port providing powerto the sensor but sincethe USB port on a computernormally
gives 5Vpower and the DCPS needs 6-14V the sensorcannot be powered fromthe computer like for most other
Aanderaa Smart Sensors. A USB extension is suppliedwith the cableso we recommend connecting the freeend to an
external power (6-14V).An alternative solution is to use a 9Valkaline battery (6LF22)to set the sensorup or log it in the
laboratory. Sensor Cable 3855 is alsoavailable inother lengths.
Figure 1-5: Configuration Cable 3855
Table 1-3: 3855 Cable pin configuration
Signal name
Sensor plug
9-p D-Sub
USB
TXD
1
2
RXD
2
3
Boot Enable
3
BV 4
4 (black)
GND
7
5
1 (red)
Positive Supply
8
RTS short to CTS 7-8
DSR short to DTR
6-4
Connection
to the
sensor
Connection to the
USB port for
power supply
Connection to an
external power
supply
(alternative2)
Connection to
the PC serial
Port

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1.5 User accessible sensor properties
All configuration settings that determine the behaviour of the sensor are called properties and are stored in a persistent
memory block (flash). One property can contain several data elements of equaltype (Boolean, character, integeretc.).
The different properties also have different access levels.
To readthe value of a certain properties you need to send ASCIIstring starting withthe command getand thenfollowed
by the propertyname to the sensor, see example below.
To changethe content of a property anASCII string starting with set and then followed by thepropertyname and new
value in brackets need to be sent to the sensor.
Get Interval //When sending this string to the sensor, it will then return the value stored in
this property.
Interval 5400 17 1min //Returned from sensor, where 5400 is theproductnumber,17 is the serial
numberof the sensor and1min is the value stored as interval. To change the
value you might send the following command:
Set Interval(10min) //This will change the valuefor this propertyto 10 minutes
Save //Alwaysend withsave to store setting inflash
The interval will nowbe changed to10 minutes.
For more details see CHAPTER 5
1.6 Passkey for write protection
To avoid accidental change, most of the properties are write-protected. There are fourlevelsof access protection, refer
Table 1-4 .
A special property called Passkey must be set according to the protection level before changing the value of properties
that are write-protected, refer Table 1-4.After a period of inactivity at the serial input, the access level will revert to
default. This period corresponds to the Comm TimeOut setting, or 1 minutes it the Comm TimeOut is set to Always
On.

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Output Passkey Description
No No Passkeyneeded for changingproperty
Low 1 The Passkey mustbe set to 1 prior to changing property
High 1000 The Passkey must be set to1000 priorto changing property
This Passkey value also gives read access to factory properties that usually are hidden
Read
Only Factory The user have only read access
Table 1-4: Passkey protection
1.7 Sensor Properties
When using AADI Real-Time Collector you don’t need to thinkabout thecommand string sent to the sensorsince this is
fully controlled by thesoftware, see CHAPTER 2 and CHAPTER 3.
Some propertiesof the ‘AiCaP’sensor will notbe applicable /visible when the sensor isconnected to a SeaGuardII or
SmartGuard Datalogger, as these properties will be controlled by the instrument.
The waveproperties are only applicable / visible if usedin AiCaP mode andAcoustic Wave is enabled; see CHAPTER
8 for more details. Toenable AcousticWave youneed to order and enterthe Acoustic Wave License Key. Forolder
versions of DCPS a hardware upgrade mightalso be needed. Please contact [e-mail] for
assistance.
All sensor propertiesare listed in chapters1.7.1 through 1.7.4.

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1.7.1 Factory Configuration
All propertiesin thissectionare Read Only, not possible to overwrite forthe user. Only certified Aanderaa service
personal can alter these settings. The access levelfor reading the status of this properties are howeverdifferent for
each property,see table formore details. Inthis group we find information about Software andhardware settings,
Production, Service and Calibrationdates and limits forqualityparameters where statuswill be shownin Cell State 1,
Cell State 2 and Record Status. See chapter 5.6.2 for more details.
Table 1-5: Sensor properties for Doppler Current Profiler Sensor 5400/5400R, 5402/5402R, and 5403/5403R
ENUM=Enumeration, INT =Integer, BOOL=Boolean (‘yes’/’no’)
Property Type
No of elements
Use
Configuration Category
Access
Protection
Read/Write
Product Name String 31 AADI Product name, default Doppler Current Profiler Sensor
FC
No /
Read
Only
Product Number String 6 AADI Product number, default 5400, 5400R, 5402, 5402R, 5300 or
5300R
Serial Number INT 1 Serial Number
SW ID String 11 Unique identifier for internal firmware
SW Version INT 3 Softwareversion (Major, Minor, Built)
HW ID X String 19 Hardware Identifier, X =1..31) unique identifier for hardware
High /
Read
Only
HW Version X String 9 Hardware Identifier, X =1..31) (Rev. x)
System Control
INT
3
For AADI service personnel only
Production Date String 31 AADI production date, format YYYY-MM-DD (Not in use)
Last Service String 31 Last service date, format YYYY-MM-DD, empty by default
Last Calibration String 31 Last calibration date, format YYYY-MM-DD (Not in use)
Calibration
Interval INT 1 Recommended calibration intervalin days (Not in use)
Cross Diff Limits INT 3
Set limits 1, 2, and 3 for “Cell hasHigh crossdifference,above
cross difference limit”, default values are10, 25 and 40. If value
exceedsthe limits a bit in Cell State1 will be set.See Cell State
definition in Table 5-5.
Strength Limits
NB INT 4
Set limits 1, 2, 3and Discard Data2) for “Cell has weak signal,
strength below weak limit for narrowband”, default values are -40, -
44, -48 and -50. If value exceedsthe limits a bit in CellState1 will
be set. If Beam Strength Output is set astatus for each individual
beam will be shown in Cell State 2. See CellState definition in
Table 5-6.

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Strength Limits
BB INT 4
Set limits 1, 2, 3and Discard Data2) for “Cell has weak signal,
strength below weak limit for broadband”, default values are -40, -
44, -48 and -50. If value exceedsthe limits a bit in CellState will be
set. If Beam Strength Output is set a status for each individual
beam will be shown in Cell State 2. See Cell State definition in
Table 5-6.
FC High /
Read
Only
SP Stdev Limits
NB INT 3
Set limits 1,2 and 3 for “Cell has high standard deviation for
narrowband”, default valuesare 60, 80 and 100. If valueexceeds
the limits a bit in Cell State 1 will be set. See CellStatedefinition in
Table 5-5.
SP Stdev Limits
BB INT 3
Set limits 1,2 and 3 for “Cell has high standard deviation for
broadband”, default valuesare 10, 30 and 50. If value exceeds the
limits a bit in Cell State1 will be set. See Cell State definition in
Table 5-5.
Vertical Current
Limits INT 3
Set limits 1, 2, 3 and for “Cell has High vertical current above high
vertical limit”, default values are 10, 20 and 30. If value exceeds
the limits a bit in Cell State1 will be set. See Cell State definitionin
Table 5-5.
Cross
Correlation High
Limit INT 2
Set high limit for“broadband cross correlation beam1-beam4,
outside cross correlation limit”, default values are 0.6. If value
exceedsthe limits a bit in Cell State1 will be setfor each individual
beam. See Cell State definition in Table 5-5.
Noise Limit 1 INT 1
Set limit for “High ambient noise measured on Beam1 – Beam4”,
default values are -48. If Noise Level Output is enabled and value
exceedsthe limits a bit in Record Status will be set foreach
individual beam. See Record Status definition in Table 5-7.
Noise Limit 2 INT 1
Set limit for “Higherambientnoise measured on Beam1 – Beam4”,
default values are -38. If value exceedsthe limits a bit in Record
Status will be set foreach individual beam. See Record Status
definition in Table 5-7.
Noise Limit 3 INT 1
Set limit for “Even higherambient noise measured onBeam1 –
Beam4”, default valuesare -28. Ifexceeds the limits a bit in
Record Statuswill be setfor each individual beam. See Record
Status definition in Table 5-7.
Air Detect
Threshold INT 1
Set limits for airdetect, default values are 500. Used todisable
ping pulse fromthe transducers when sensoris in air. If value
exceedsthe limits a bit in Record Status will be set. See Record
Status definition in Table 5-7.
1) Hardware ID 1 is Analog Board for Transducer 1 and 2. Hardware ID 2 is Analog Board for Transducer 3 and 4 and
Hardware ID 3 is for Digital Board
2) When valueexceedsthe Discard Data limit, Discard Data willalso be output inparameter status.

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1.7.2 Deployment Settings
Deployment Settings contains settings for instrumentsmetadata like position and owner, but also site dependent
properties storing data thatmight influencethe measurement.Value stored inthese setting can be used as default
values but might also be exchanged with real-time measured data if sensorsare connectedto the AiCaP bus.
Table 1-6: Sensor properties for Doppler Current Profiler Sensor 5400/5400R, 5402/5402R, and 5403/5403R
ENUM=Enumeration, INT =Integer, BOOL=Boolean (‘yes’/’no’)
Table 1-1
Property Type
No of elements
Use
Configuration Category
Access
Protection
Read/Write
Interval ENUM 1
Set theoutput interval inseconds,minutesor hours. Minimum
available interval isdependent on configuration (time to do all
ping measurements).1)
DS
No /
No
Location String 31 User setting for location
Geographic Position String 31 User setting for geographic position
Vertical Position
String
31
User setting for describing sensors vertical position/depth
Reference String 31 User setting for describing sensor reference, user definable.
Enable Magnetic
Declination BOOL 1 Enables use of magnetic declinationangle input (see Declination Angle for valueused)2)
No /
Low
Declination Angle Float 1
A valueto correct for the magnetic variation on the sitewhere
the sensoris used. Thisis the angle in degrees between
magneticnorth and true north.2)
Sound Speed Float 1
Fixed sound speed setting in m/s. This value is used forcell
positioning in the profile and for calculation of current speed
values.Variablesound speed values can be used while sensor
is running. 3)4)
Air Pressure Float 1
The air pressure in kPa. The air pressure value is usedwhen
calculating depth. Can be altered while sensor is running to
compensate for variable air pressure.
Local Gravity
Constant Float 1 Gravity constant in m/s² used for calculation ofdepth.
Salinity Float 1
Salinity in PSUused forcalculation ofdensity, soundspeed and
depth. Can be altered whilesensor isrunningto compensate for
variable salinity. 3)
Fixed Installation
Pressure Float 1
The pressure in kPa atthe deployment site. Can be altered
while sensor is running to compensate forvariable pressure. 3)
This value is used for calculation ofdepth if the surfacecell or
surface reference is enabled without parameter input froma
pressure sensor. 5)6) Not recommended.