Lindorm, Inc. SediMeter SM3 User manual

Holder
tube
Anchor
Handle
SM3
Cable
Blind plug
Grease
Magnet
Specifications
Memory capacity 16,384 measurements
Burst samples 1 to 20, interval 1 to 16 s
Turbidity resolution 1 FBU (backscatter FTU)
Level resolution 10 µm
Recommended depth 1 to 50 m
Temperature range 0ºC … 50ºC
May overheat if left in direct sunshine. Do not bend. When
possible, store in an upright position.
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SediMeter™SM3 manual
1. Apply insulating grease to
the under-water connector or
blind plug prior to plugging it in
to the SediMeter. If plugging it
in under water, connect the
power last.
2. Install the driver for the USB to
RS485 cable. See lindorm.com/downloads
3. Connect the cable to the computer. The
SediMeter battery will start charging.
4. Install the SediMeter software from the USB
stick or as downloaded from lindorm.com
5. Use the software to set up the SediMeter for
deployment (other side).
1 2 3
FIELD DEPLOYMENT
1. Assemble the handle (see photo)
2. Screw the holder tube onto the anchor
3. Plug the greased blind plug into the
SediMeter
4. Insert the SediMeter into the holder tube
6. Decide desired insertion depth of the
SediMeter (maybe to the 10 cm mark)
7. Place the handle next to the instrument so
that the bayonet lines up
8. Place a turn of electric tape on the handle at
the desired insertion depth
9. Remove the instrument from the holder and
bring the handle, holder, and instrument to the
deployment site.
10. Place the handle over the holder tube and
attach it to the bayonet of the anchor.
11. Screw it down counter-clockwise to the
tape mark.
12. Pull the handle up and place the instrument
in the holder tube.
COPPER TAPE
To decrease the fouling you can apply
copper tape on the rear side of the
holder tube from detector #1 though
#36, behind #37, and all around the
instrument away from the detectors.
Leave 2 cm above and below free from
copper on the front side. A good
dimension for the rear side is 1 inch
wide tape. Make sure it is not coated
(if it is electrically conductive when
tested with an ohm-meter, it is good).
BATTERY
The instrument ships with a AA Lithium
rechargeable cell in a separate
compartment. Use rechargeable
Lithium cells with max charging
voltage 4.2 V, connecting positive to
the violet wire and negative to the blue
wire. Primary 3.6 V cells can also be
used provided that a diode is
connected in series to prevent
charging of the cell. The warranty does
not cover leaks or damage caused by
improper battery replacement. We
recommend having an authorized
service provider perform battery
replacements.
LEDs:

USING THE SOFTWARE
1. Connect the modem cable to the SediMeter and
the computer.
2. Start SediMeter.exe ver 4.
3. Select the COM port of the modem cable in the
Serial Port selector.
4. The Baud Rate after reset shall be 9600.
5. Click Open Connection. If successful the other
tabs will become unlocked.
DEPLOYMENT
1. Go to the Timing tab and set Interval and Start
time. Optionally set burst samples to more than one.
2. Optionally go to the Cleaning tab and set that.
3. Go to the Mode tab and set it to Logger mode.
4. Disconnect the instrument from the cable, plug in
the blind plug, and deploy.
DOWNLOADING DATA
Connect as above, go to the Mode tab and set the unit
to Sleep mode. It will fail if the command by chance is
sent during an ongoing measurement. If so, try again.
1. Open the Download tab.
2. Click the CHECK button. The number of
measurements in memory is shown.
3. Click the folder button. In
the dialog that opens, select a
file name and location for the
file you are about to create.
4. To download only the new
records, click Get New. To
download all records, click Get
All. To discard the new records
without downloading them,
click Discard.
5. After all the requested data
has been downloaded and
saved to a file you get a
confirmation. Click OK. The
data remains in memory until
you close the application.
6. To clear the SediMeter’s
memory, click Erase. It will
take about a minute.
7. Select menu Data ->
Analyze Logged… to open the
SediMeter Data window.
Refer to the software manual
for further details.
DESCRIPTION
The sensor consists of an array of 36 optical
backscatter (OBS) detectors, 1 cm apart. The turbidity
is measured at each of these 36 levels, and also in
between by measuring oblique backscatter (emitted at
one level and measured at the adjacent level). Using
the straight backscatter the instrument estimated the
bottom level. There is also a 37th OBS, 11 cm above
#36. This is used for measuring turbidity, and, in
SM3B, for controlling the ascent of the cleaning
shuttle.
The instrument can take up to 20 measurements of
level and #37 turbidity per measurement, with an
interval of 1 to 16 s. These burst samples can be used
to get a better average over a period with varying
measurement values, e.g. over a wave cycle. Finally
the instrument measures the temperature.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
No part of the hardware, firmware, or software may
be reverse engineered or otherwise investigated or
divulged. All rights reserved.
© Lindorm, Inc., 2006 - 2018
RESET
To reset, approach the supplied magnet to the side of
the printed circuit board where the text RESET CPU
appears on the reverse side. The contents of the
memory is not affected by a reset
BATTERY
The battery takes a few hours for a full charge. When
the voltage drops well below half, the cleanings and
the measurements are shut off. If the battery keeps
discharging, the power is eventually cut to the
electronics. When charging the instrument from a
deep discharge it may be necessary to keep the CPU
in the reset condition (using the magnet) until the
voltage has risen sufficiently.
The battery can be replaced by authorized service
personnel. It is also possible to install a primary
battery instead of, or in addition to, the rechargeable
battery. Contact Lindorm for details.
CLEANING
Clean the sensor with non-abrading sponges, water
and mild detergent only.