Hach Surveyor 4a User manual

003070HY
Surveyor 4a
USER MANUAL
© Hach Company, 2004. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
eac/dp 12/04 Edition 2

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Unpacking the Instrument.......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Instrument Description .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3.1 Real-time Parameters ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 History Line ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Function Key Options ....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Security Levels .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 2 Surveyor 4a Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Selecting Interface Modes ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Changing the Date Format ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Setting the Tabular Display Mode ............................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Setting the Graph Display Mode.............................................................................................................................. 11
2.6 Setting the Automatic Shutdown.............................................................................................................................. 11
2.7 Setting the Screen Saver Option ............................................................................................................................. 11
2.8 Setting the Backlight Feature................................................................................................................................... 12
2.9 Setting the Baud Rate for the PC ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.11 Changing the Password......................................................................................................................................... 13
2.12 Adding New Options.............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.13 Selecting the Radix within a Numeric Value .......................................................................................................... 13
Section 3 Sonde Setup................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Selecting Parameters .............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Turning the Circulator On/Off................................................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Assigning the SDI-12 Address................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5 Setting the SDI Delay .............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.6 Assigning a Site ID .................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.7 Assigning the MODBUS Address ............................................................................................................................ 16
3.8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date ........................................................................................................................... 16
Section 4 Logging and Data Transfer ........................................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Clipboard Memory ................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.1 Storing Clipboard Memory ............................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.2 Reviewing Clipboard Scans ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.3 Transmitting Scans......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.4 Deleting Scans............................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Surveyor 4a File Types (with Memory) .................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.1 Storing Data ................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.2 Creating a File................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.3.3 Creating a Capture File.................................................................................................................................. 20
4.3.4 Checking the File Status ................................................................................................................................ 20
4.3.5 Reviewing a File ............................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3.6 Annotating a File ............................................................................................................................................ 21
4.3.7 Deleting Files ................................................................................................................................................. 21
4.3.8 Erasing Manual-triggered Files ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.3.9 Transmitting a File for the Surveyor 4a to a Computer................................................................................... 22
4.4 The Multiprobe Files Submenu................................................................................................................................ 24
4.4.1 Creating a File................................................................................................................................................ 24

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Section 5 Maintenance & Calibration.........................................................................................................................25
5.1 Cleaning the Instrument...........................................................................................................................................25
5.2 Recharging the Internal Battery ...............................................................................................................................25
5.3 Battery Replacement ...............................................................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Internal Battery Replacement.........................................................................................................................26
5.3.2 Lithium Battery Replacement .........................................................................................................................27
5.4 Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................28
Section 6 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................29
6.1 Power Cables and Connections ...............................................................................................................................29
6.2 Internal Components................................................................................................................................................29
6.3 External Components ..............................................................................................................................................30
6.4 Communications ......................................................................................................................................................30
6.5 Surveyor 4a Software Symbols................................................................................................................................30
6.6 Error Messages........................................................................................................................................................31

Introduction
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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Unpacking the Instrument
Remove Surveyor 4a from its shipping carton and inspect it for any visible damage. Contact Hach
Customer Service at 1-800-604-3493 if any items are missing or damaged.
1.2 Instrument Description
The front panel of the Surveyor 4a consists of 11 soft keys and a high-resolution screen. The back
of the case contains the batteries and also has a 9-pin male connector for mulitprobe or PC
connection.
Figure 1 Front Panel
1.3 Screen Features
The screen is divided into three parts. The Real-time parameters, the History Line, and the
function key options.
Item Number Name Description
1 Screen The high-resolution, liquid crystal screen displays real-time reading, graphs, or submenus.
2 Function Keys Takes the action indicated on one of the four rectangles at the bottom of the screen.
3CursorKeys
Moves the cursor up, down, right, and left in menus, submenus, and virtual keyboards. Hold
down an arrow key to scroll the cursor on the screen in fast repeat mode.
4 Power Turns the instrument on and off.
5 Backlight Key Turns the backlight on and off. The back light allows use in low-light or dark conditions.
6 Hidden Key Displays system information on the Surveyor 4a and on the multiprobe.
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Instrument Description
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Introduction
Figure 2 Screen Features
1.3.1 Real-time Parameters
The real-time parameter lines show several parameters and the corresponding real-time readings,
as they are received from the Sonde. The number of lines depends on the parameters selected to
be displayed on the screen. The display automatically switches to a two-column format when the
number of parameters exceeds twelve.
1.3.2 History Line
The dark grey line below the real-time parameter lines is the history line. This shows how the
Surveyor 4a is connected. This line can display six basic messages. The history line messages are
dependent on the types of cable connected to the Surveyor 4a and to the interface mode selected
from the internal setup menu.
The history line also displays the path selected when moving through the menu and submenu
structure.
1. Real-time Parameters 3. Function Key Options
2. History Line
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2
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Table 1
Message Description
NoConn The Surveyor 4a is not connected to a Sonde, charger, or PC.
Series4Sonde This is displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for Series 4 Sondes.
Series3Sonde This is displayed if the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for Series 3 Sondes.
Charger The Surveyor 4a charger cable is connected to the instrument and the Surveyor 4a is powered on.
PC The Surveyor 4a PC adapter is connected to the instrument and the Surveyor 4a is powered on. The
message will appear even before a physical connection is made.
Terminal The Surveyor 4a is connected to a Sonde and configured for terminal emulation.

Introduction
Security Levels
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1.3.3 Function Key Options
The function key options correspond to a front panel key, but they also represent Surveyor 4a
software menus or submenus.
1.4 Security Levels
The security level determines the access privileges to the software submenus. Security Level-2 is
the factory-set default level. If a security level is changed, the Surveyor 4a will remember the new
security level the next time the instrument is powered on.
Important Note: To avoid erasing the mulitprobe main software or any other related data, do not
attempt to log on to Level-3 without assistance from Hach Company. For more information,
call 1-800-604-3493.
Table 2 Security Levels
Security
Level Password Allows Access To:
Level-0
Not Required
(Surveyor 4a security
level at power-up)
Power On/Off; Backlight On/Off; Surveyor4 Installed Options Display; Real-time Tabular Data
Screen; Real-time Graph Data Screen; Terminal Screen; Terminal Cursor Movement;
Terminal Cursor Home; Terminal Virtual Keyboard.
Level-1
User Definable
(Disabled on new
Surveyor 4a)
Surveyor4 Files Status; Surveyor4 Files Review; Store; Sonde Files Status; Sonde File
Download; Terminal File Download; Terminal Data Capture.
Level-2
User Definable
(Disabled on new
Surveyor 4a)
Most Surveyor4 Setups; Surveyor4 BP User Calibration; Most Surveyor4 File Functions;
Sonde Setups; Sonde Calibrations; Sonde File Create; Sonde File Delete.
Level-3
User Definable
(Factory Default:
“HYDROLAB”)
Password Change; Factory Installed Options Change; Setup Reset; Parameter History
Reset; File System Reset; Surveyor4 BP Factory Calibration; Downloading New Surveyor4
Software.

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Surveyor 4a Setup
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Section 2 Surveyor 4a Setup
Press the OFF/ON key. The temporary welcome display is displayed, followed by the Main Surveyor
4a screen. When received directly from the factory, D/T is the Surveyor time and IBV is its internal
battery voltage.
Complete the following basic setup in NoConn mode.
2.1 Selecting Interface Modes
The Surveyor 4a allows six different interface modes or connections which determine the basic
message displayed on the instrument history line. To select the interface mode, no cables can be
connected to the Surveyor 4a (NoConn Mode).
1. In NoConn Mode, select SETUP/CAL then select SETUP.
2. Highlight Sonde I/F:Mode and press SELECT.
3. Highlight the number that corresponds to the appropriate connection.
•Select 0 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 4 Sonde equipped with a RS232
hardware interface.
•Select 1 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 4 Sonde equipped with a
RS422/RS485 hardware interface.
•Select 2 if the Surveyor 4a will be connected to a Series 3 multiprobe (DataSonde 3
version 1.20 and higher, Recorder, Reporter, H20, or H20G).
•Select 3 to interface with Series 3 multiprobes using Terminal mode.
4. Press the DONE key.
5. Make cable connections to the Surveyor 4a.
6. Power the Surveyor 4a on. The history line will reflect the interface mode. For all modes,
except Terminal, the Surveyor 4a will try each baud rate available, starting with highest baud
rate, until it established communications with the Sonde. For Terminal mode, the baud rates
must be manually entered to match the mulitprobe and the Surveyor 4a baud rates to allow
communication. See XXXX for more information selecting baud rates. The history line will
reflect the interface mode.
Note: When the Surveyor 4a connects to a Series 3 Sonde, the Surveyor 4a will reconfigure the following
mulitprobe settings: enables all the parameters; selects conductivity in the conductivity/resistivity column;
selects salinity in the salinity/TDS column, enables conjunctivitis autoranging; enables turbidity autoranging (if
the DataSonde 3 revision is
≥ 1.40 or the H20 revision is ≥ 2.00); selects %Sat in the %Sat/mg/L column (if
the DataSonde 3 revision is
≥ 1.40 and < 1.60, or H20 revision is ≥ 2.00 and < 2.10).
2.2 Setting the Time and Date
1. From the Main screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Clock using the DOWN cursor key and press SELECT. The Date screen will be
displayed.
3. Enter the new date (MMDDYY). Use the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to highlight the numbers
at the center of the screen: 0123456789. When the correct number is highlight press SELECT.
For example, for January 8, 2004 enter 010804.

Changing the Date Format
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4. Repeat step 3 until the entire date is selected. If a mistake is made, clear entries one by one
using the BACKSPACE key.
5. When the new date is correctly entered, press the DONE key.
6. The Time screen will be displayed. Use the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys to enter the new time
(HHMMSS). Press DONE when complete. The Surveyor 4a will make a sharp beep noise and
briefly the “Setup Successful! Press any key...” message will be displayed.
7. Press any key to return to the Setup submenu.
2.3 Changing the Date Format
The features specifies the date format that will be used by the Surveyor 4a software.
1. From the Main Screen select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Date:Format using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. Use the cursor keys and select the date format (0:MMDDYY, 1:DDMMYY, or 2:YYMMDD) and
then press SELECT.
Note: The selection will affect all existing files and all files created or transferred, except captured or
downloaded from Terminal mode.
4. Press DONE when the correction selection is made.
2.4 Setting the Tabular Display Mode
The Tabular display mode is the default mode when the instrument is powered on. The data is
displayed in lines or columns, depending on the size of the characters and the number of
parameters present on the screen.
To add or delete parameter displayed on the screen:
1. From the Main Screen select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Display: Tabular using the down cursor key and press SELECT.
3. A screen with the list of parameters is displayed. The parameters currently on the Surveyor 4a
are preceded by numbers. These number provide the order of appearance (from 1 to 24) on
the real-time display lines. The parameter without numbers are not currently displayed on the
Surveyor 4a screen.
4. Select a parameter to display using the UP and DOWN cursor keys and press ADD.
Note: To delete a displayed parameter, select the parameter and press Remove.
5. When all the parameters to be displayed are selected, press DONE. Press GO BACK to return
to the real-time screen (tabular display). The new parameter(s) should be added to the screen.
Note: Some of the parameters, such as temperature, can only be displayed in one unit. For example, if Temp:
°C is added, Temp: °F cannot be displayed. If Temp: °F is added, Temp: °C will be automatically removed.

Surveyor 4a Setup
Setting the Graph Display Mode
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2.5 Setting the Graph Display Mode
The second display mode is a graph. The Graph/Tab key toggles between the tabular and graph
modes.
Due to the different configuration possibilities, one or more parameter may need to be added to the
tabular display to allow the graph mode. See section 2.4 for more information.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Display:Graph and press SELECT. A new screen will be displayed with three graph
configuration choices, X-Axis, Y-Axis, and Orientation.
X-Axis Configuration
a. Highlight X-Axis and press Select.
b. Select the Date and Time or one of the parameters and press select.
2.6 Setting the Automatic Shutdown
The automatic shutdown is used to save battery life in case it is not turned off after an operation.
This feature will turn the Surveyor 4a off if no key is pressed in the programmed amount of time
following the last key pressed. Once the Surveyor 4a shuts down, power it back up using the
OFF/ON key.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Timeout:Shutdown using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. A Timeout:Shutdown screen is displayed.
4. Enter the shutdown timeout. Select 0 (zero) to disable or select the appropriate amount of time
(1–255 minutes) for the specific operation using the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys. Press
SELECT after each number.
Note: If a mistake is made, clear entries one by one using the BACKSPACE key.
5. When all the numbers are entered, press the DONE key. A “Setup:Successful! Press any key”
message will be displayed.
2.7 Setting the Screen Saver Option
This is a power saving feature that puts the Surveyor 4a screen to sleep if no key is pressed in a
programmed amount of time following the last key pressed. If the screen shuts down, press any
key once and the screen will reappear with the last screen displayed.
If the screen save option is active while using the Surveyor 4a, up to 80% more battery life can be
saved.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Timeout:Display using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. The Timeout:Display screen is displayed.

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4. Enter when the screen save mode will become active. Select 0 (zero) to disable the screen
saver mode or select the appropriate time (10 to 255 seconds) for the specific operation using
the RIGHT and LEFT cursor keys. Press SELECT after each number.
Note: If a mistake is made, clear entries one by one using the BACKSPACE key.
5. When all the numbers are entered, press the DONE key. A “Setup:Successful! Press any key”
message will be displayed.
2.8 Setting the Backlight Feature
The backlight feature turns off the backlight after a certain duration of time. This feature conserves
power in case the Surveyor 4a is not manually powered off. If the backlight auto-shutoff feature is
activated while using the Surveyor 4a, up to 40% more battery life can be saved than if the option
was disabled.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
1. Highlight Timeout:Backlight using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
2. The Timeout:Backlight screen will be displayed.
3. Choose the shutdown interval, in seconds (1–255) using the cursor keys, and then press
Select. Select 0 (zero) to disable this feature.
4. Press Done. A “Setup Successful!” message will appear, press any key to continue.
2.9 Setting the Baud Rate for the PC
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Baudrate:PC using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. The Baudrate:PC screen will be displayed.
4. Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to enter the baud rate that the computer uses to
communicate with the instrument.The baud rate is dependent on the communications program
that is used.
5. Press the DONE key when complete.
2.10 Setting the Baud Rate for the Surveyor 4a
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Baudrate:Terminal using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to set the Surveyor 4a baud rate (300, 1200, 2400,
4800, or 9600).
4. Press the DONE key when complete.

Surveyor 4a Setup
Changing the Password
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2.11 Changing the Password
The password can be changed to limit access to certain Surveyor 4a functions. The current
password is required to change the password. From the factory, the default security is disabled for
levels 1 and 2 and set to “HYDROLAB” for level 3.
This option requires the Level-3 security password.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Password:Change using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. Enter the Level-3 password using the cursor keys and the SELECT key, and then press DONE.
4. Use the cursor key to select the security level (Level-1, Level-2, and Level-3).
5. Use the cursor keys and the SELECT key to enter the new password.
6. Press DONE when complete.
2.12 Adding New Options
This adds new options, such as a barometer or GPS, to the Surveyor 4a. This option requires the
Level-3 security password.
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Factory:Options using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. Enter the Level-3 password and press DONE.
4. Highlight Barometer/GPS and press Select.
5. Enter which options to install (0=None, 1=BP only, 2=GPS only, or 3=BP and GPS).
Note: The software options need to match the installed hardware (if a GPS card is not installed, do not install
GPS). Failure to so can provide misleading data.
2.13 Selecting the Radix within a Numeric Value
The features allows the selection of radix (a decimal point or comma) within a numeric value. It
also allows the selection of the corresponding delimiter (what will separate the values within a file
during spreadsheet-importable file transfer). For example, decimal point (24.2) or a comma (24,2).
1. From the Main Screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP.
2. Highlight Radix:Delimiter using the cursor keys and press SELECT.
3. The Radix:Delimiter screen will be displayed.
4. Select 0, 1, or 2 for the type of radix using the cursor keys, and then press SELECT.
•0—for decimal point radix and a comma delimiter (0: ‘.’ and ‘, ‘)
•1—for decimal point radix and a tab delimiter (1: ‘.’ and tab)
•2—for comma radix and a tab delimiter (2: ‘,’ and tab)
5. Press DONE when complete.

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Sonde Setup
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Section 3 Sonde Setup
The Surveyor 4a can setup the Sonde (Series3 or Series4, only). The items displayed in the
Sonde Setup submenu depends on the Sonde connected to the Surveyor 4a. Some of the choices
and options are not available on some Series 3 Sondes. See the Series 3 Operating Manual for
more information on setup.
Security Level-2 is required to change Sonde Setup features.
1. Connect the Surveyor 4a to a Sonde.
2. Press the OFF/ON button.
3. From the Main screen, select SETUP/CAL>SETUP>SONDE. The Sonde Setup submenu will be
displayed.
4. Highlight the option to be configured. Sections 3.1—3.9 describes the Sonde Setup submenu
features.
3.1 Selecting Parameters
This feature allows the setup of parameter setup options for the Sonde. The Surveyor 4a will
display the parameters included on the Sonde.
3.2 Turning the Circulator On/Off
Note: When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder, this option allows the “stirrer” to be turned on of off.
1. Highlight Circltr:ON/Off and press SELECT.
2. Choose to turn the circulator on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key. Select 0
(zero) to disable the circulator or select 1 to enable the circulator.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.3 Turning the Audio On/Off
Note: When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder, this option allows the “Buzzer” to be turned on of off.
1. Highlight Audio:On/Off and press SELECT.
2. Choose to turn the audio on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key. Select 0 (zero) to
disable the audio or select 1 to enable the audio.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.4 Assigning the SDI-12 Address
1. Highlight SDI:Address and press SELECT.
2. Enter the SDI address using the cursor keys and the SELECT key. The SDI address status is
displayed on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Press DONE when complete.

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3.5 Setting the SDI Delay
1. Highlight SDI:Delay and press SELECT.
2. Enter the delay of the SDI address (5–994 seconds) using the cursor keys and the SELECT
key.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.6 Assigning a Site ID
This feature will assigns a description of the site where the Sonde is located.. The Site ID uses a
maximum of 15 letters, numbers, and blanks.
1. Highlight Site ID and press SELECT.
2. Enter the new Site ID using the cursor keys and the SELECT key. To add space, highlight
<<<Space>>> and press SELECT. To delete an error, press the BACKSPACE key.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.7 Assigning the MODBUS Address
1. Highlight MODBUS:Address and press SELECT.
2. Enter the new Modbus address (1–247) using the cursor keys and then the SELECT key.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.8 Setting the Sonde Time and Date
Note: When using a DataSonde 3 or Recorder, this option is displayed as “D/T:MDY/HMS”.
1. Highlight Date-Tim:MDY/HMS and press SELECT.
2. Set the date (month, day, year) and time (hours, minutes, seconds) for the Sonde using the
cursor keys and the SELECT key.
3. Press DONE when complete.
3.9 Turning the AutoLog On/Off
1. Highlight Autolog:On/Off and press SELECT.
2. Choose to turn the circulator on or off using the cursor keys and the SELECT key. Select 0
(zero) to disable the autolog or select 1 to enable the autolog.
3. Press DONE when complete.

Logging and Data Transfer
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Section 4 Logging and Data Transfer
4.1 Introduction
The Surveyor 4a memory logging system comes in several options. The instrument logging
capacity depends on the size of the memory installed. Memory is available in the following sizes:
"Clipboard" memory which allows 12 manually stored scans (up to 300 manually entered
readings), memory which allows approximately 120,000 readings, or memory which allows
approximately 375,000 reading.
4.2 Clipboard Memory
If the Surveyor 4a has Clipboard memory, up to 12 scans (with a maximum of 25 parameter
readings per scan) by using the Store function. This feature captures lines of data displayed at the
time the Store key is pressed.
4.2.1 Storing Clipboard Memory
1. In NoConn mode, select Setup/Cal>Setup>Tabular:Display and press Select.
2. Select the parameters that will be saved to the Surveyor 4a Clipboard memory using the Add
or Remove key.
3. Press the DONE key and then the GOBACK key three times.
4. Press the Store key. One scan has been saved to the Surveyor 4a memory.
5. If a "Clipboard is full!" messages is displayed, refer to
4.2.2 Reviewing Clipboard Scans
1. From the Files>Clipboard (for NoConn, PC, or Terminal modes) screen or the
Files>Surveyor4a>Clipboard screen (for Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde modes), press
SELECT to display a the scan saved to the Clipboard memory when the Store key was
pressed.
2. Depending on the number of scans the Clipboard contains, press the DOWN key and move to
the other files to review the information.
3. Press the DONE key when finished viewing the data.
4.2.3 Transmitting Scans
1. Connect the instrument to a computer using the Surveyor 4a to PC adapter. Power the
Surveyor 4a.
2. Press the Files key.
3. Move the cursor to Transmit and press Select.
4. Select one of the three transfer choices: ASCII: Text, XMODEM: Text, or XMODEM: Binary.
•ASCII: Text will transfer the stored scans as text, using the ASCII communications
protocol.
•XMODEM: Text will transfer scans as a spreadsheet-importable text files, using XMODEM
communications protocol.

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•XMODEM: Binary is for factory diagnostic purposes and should not be used by the
operator. This option requires Security Level 3.
Note: Refer to section 2.13 on page 9 to correctly configure the spreadsheet-importable format.
Before starting the transmit process, refer to the communications program specific commands or
to ProComm Plus for DOS basic commands or Hyperterminal basic command in the Quick
Reference chapter.
5. Launch the communication program on the PC. Make sure the correct baud rate is selected for
the computer and that the proper transfer protocol is selected in the communications program
setup menus.
6. From the PC, select the option to receive the files in the communications program. For
example, press PgDn for ProComm Plus for DOS. Name the file and press ENTER. Then
press any key.
7. The last two lines (with zeros) on the Surveyor 4a screen should start changing to show that
the transfer is taking place. Otherwise, check the cables, setup, and transfer procedures.
Press ABort to terminate the transfer.
8. When the transfer is complete, go to the computer directory where the files was saved. Open
the files to view the scan(s).
Note: Information from the Series 3 or 4 mulitprobes cannot be downloaded since the Surveyor 4a Clipboard
memory does not have the capacity to receive files. Call Technical Support to inquire about upgrades to
the Surveyor 4a.
Note: If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a multiprobe with logging, you can also go yo Sonde instead of
Surveyor 4a from the Files submenu to create, delete, or look at the status of the multiprobe files. To
download and file, a Surveyor 4a with memory must be sued. Refer to XXXXX
4.2.4 Deleting Scans
To delete scans stored in the instrument clipboard, follow the steps below.
1. Press the Files key, or the Files key and then Surveryor4a key (for the Series4Sonde or
Series4Sonde connections), move the cursor to Delete and press SELECT.
2. Make sure you want to delete the selected scans. There is not an undo function. Either leave
the cursor on All: Date—Time to delete all the scans, or move the cursor down to select a
specific scan and press SELECT.
4.3 Surveyor 4a File Types (with Memory)
The Surveyor 4a can be set up to store, create, delete, capture, review, annotate, download,
transmit, wipe, and view the status of files, and turn the Autolog feature on or off.
Surveyor File Types
•Captured Text: this files is a text file that was created, then data was added manually by
pressing the STORE key in NoConn, Series3Sonde, or Series4Sonde mode. Once transferred
to a PC, the captured text can be opened in a word processing program.
•Manual File: this files was created using a Series 3 multiprobe in Series3Sonde interface
mode. Once transferred to a PC, a manual file can be opened in a word processing or
spreadsheet program.

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Surveyor 4a File Types (with Memory)
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•Time-triggered File: this files is logging events that were created, then added data based on
time intervals. Once transferred to a PC, the time-triggered files can be opened in a word
processing or spreadsheet program.
•AutoLog File: this files an automatic back-up logging event that was created/activated. Once
transferred to a PC, an auto-log files can be opened in a word processing or spreadsheet
program.
•Download Text: this file is a text file that was transferred/downloaded to the Surveyor 4a using
a Series 3 multiprobe in terminal interface mode. Once transferred to a PC, a downloaded text
file can be opened in a word processing program.
•Downloaded File: this files is a multiprobe files that was transferred/downloaded to the
Surveyor 4a using a Series 3 or Series 4 muliprobe in Series3Sonde or Series4Sonde
interface mode. Once transferred to a PC, a downloaded file can be opened in a word
processing or spreadsheet program.
1. From the top level screen, press Files.
2. Press the Surveyor4a key (skip this step if PC or Terminal interface modes are active).
3. Move the cursor to select annotate, create, status, review, wipe, delete, or autolog and press
SELECT.
Note: In PC mode, Transmit (to transfer files from the Surveyor 4a to a PC) is added to the menu. In terminal
mode, Download (to transfer files from the Series 3 multiprobe to the Surveyor 4a) and Capture (to capture
ASCII data from a Series 3 multiprobe) are added to the menu. Capture is also a Create submenu item in
NoComm and PC modes.
4.3.1 Storing Data
To be able to store data to a file, a files needs to be created in the Surveyor 4a memory, otherwise
a "No Log Files available!" message will be displayed. To create a files, refer to section 4.3.2.1 on
page 19.
1. Go to the Series4Sonde screen and press the STORE key.
2. Either select Manual File (if more than one is available) and press select, or press SElect. Note
that the Surveyor 4a will, by default, select the last manual file where data was stored. The
data on the screen is stored to the selected file.
3. Repeat to store more data to the select file or another manual file, if available. The # bytes field
will changes as data is added to the file.
4.3.2 Creating a File
A file can be created within the Surveyor 4a. Up to 24 files can be saved the Surveyor 4a memory
(23 manual or time-triggered files and 1 Autolog file). If the directory is full, following the directions
in XXX
4.3.2.1 Manual File Creation
1. From the Series4Sonde>Files>Surveyor4 screen, move the cursor to Create and press the
SELECT key.

Surveyor 4a File Types (with Memory)
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Logging and Data Transfer
2. Select Manual or Time-Trig. If Manual is selected, the Surveyor 4a logging software will create
a files manually to store scans of data. If Time-Trig is selected, a files will automatically start
and stop acquiring data as specified by the user.
3. Use the cursor keys and the Select key to enter the file name. Press the Done key when
finished entering the file name.
4. If Time-Trig is selected,
a. Enter the file starting date and press DONE.
b. Enter the Starting time and press DONE.
c. Enter the Stop date and press DONE.
d. Enter the Stop time and press DONE. If you enter an incorrect date or time, a "Start must
be before Stop!" or "Invalid or incomplete text" message will appear. Press any key and go
back to check the time and date and enter the acceptable value.
e. Enter the time (in hours, minutes, and seconds) for the interval between each parameter
reading. The interval must be 30 seconds or more. If an interval below 30 seconds is
entered, the "Entry is outside acceptable limits!" will be displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Press any key and enter an acceptable interval. Press the DONE key when
complete.
f. Enter the multiprobe warm-up time. The warm-up time is the time it takes the multiprobe
sensors to be ready to record accurate data. Warm-up time will vary according to the
sensors being used and the field conditions. The value must be 30 seconds or more.
When complete, press the DONE key.
5. A screen of parameters appears with the default selection that the matches the Surveyor 4a
tabular display. Parameters can be added and removed. When the new display is configured,
press DONE, and the message file "Files Created!" will briefly appear on the screen. Press
any key to return to the Files>Create window. Note that the additions or removals from the
parameter menu do not affect the tabular display.
If the Surveyor 4a files directory has reached full capacity (24 files and 1 for AutoLog), a "Directory
is FULL!" screen will appear. Press any key.
4.3.3 Creating a Capture File
If the Surveyor 4a is connected to a Series 3 Sonde and Terminal interface mode is being used, file
creation has an additional submenu item, called Capture. This option captures ASCII data from a
Series 3 Sonde, much like PC terminal emulators. Capture is available in NoConn and PC modes,
however, data can only be sent to the capture file in Terminal mode.
1. In Terminal mode, select Files.
2. Select Create and press Select.
3. Select Capture and press Select.
4. Enter the file name of the capture file. Press DONE when complete.
4.3.4 Checking the File Status
1. From the Files>Surveyor 4a menu, highlight Status and press Select. A screen appears that
provides information about the number of files present in the Surveyor 4a directory, the