McLane Research Laboratories Mark 78H-21 User manual

Sediment Trap
User Manual

2018 McLane Research Laboratories, Inc., Rev.18.L.20
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Sediment Trap User Manual Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and System Description ........................................................ 1-1!
McLane Sediment Trap ............................................................................................... 1-1!
Sediment Trap Models ............................................................................................. 1-1!
Sediment Trap Options ............................................................................................ 1-2!
Using this Manual ........................................................................................................ 1-2!
User Key .................................................................................................................. 1-3!
Customer Resources ................................................................................................. 1-3!
Technical Support .................................................................................................... 1-3!
Instrument Training ................................................................................................. 1-4!
Mechanical Components .............................................................................................. 1-5!
Frame ....................................................................................................................... 1-5!
Funnel ...................................................................................................................... 1-6!
Honeycomb Baffle ................................................................................................... 1-7!
Controller Housing ................................................................................................... 1-8!
Top and Bottom End Caps ....................................................................................... 1-8!
O-Rings .................................................................................................................... 1-9!
End Cap Bulkhead Connectors .............................................................................. 1-10!
Optional High Pressure Penetrators ....................................................................... 1-11!
Gear Plate Assembly .............................................................................................. 1-11!
Plastic Ball Bearings .............................................................................................. 1-12!
Variseals® ............................................................................................................... 1-12!
Drive Motor ........................................................................................................... 1-13!
Sediment Trap Toolkit ........................................................................................... 1-14!
Serial Number ........................................................................................................ 1-14!
Electronics Components ............................................................................................ 1-15!
Main Battery .......................................................................................................... 1-16!
Backup Battery ....................................................................................................... 1-17!
Chapter 2 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 2-1!
Connecting the Sampler to a Computer ....................................................................... 2-1!
Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................... 2-1!
Troubleshooting the USB Adaptor .......................................................................... 2-2!
Installing McLaneTerm ............................................................................................... 2-3!
Powering up the Sampler ............................................................................................. 2-3!
Opening the Controller Housing .............................................................................. 2-4!
Connecting the Batteries .......................................................................................... 2-6!
Establishing Communication ................................................................................... 2-7!
Waking the Sampler from Low Power Sleep Mode .................................................... 2-8!
Chapter 3 User Interface ............................................................................................... 3-1!
Section 3.1 Main and Configuration Menus ................................................................ 3-1!
Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-1!
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................. 3-2!
Optional Compass/Tilt, Pressure and Temperature Sensors .................................... 3-3

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Section 3.2 Instrument Settings .................................................................................... 3-3!
<1> Set Time ............................................................................................................... 3-3!
<2> Diagnostics ........................................................................................................... 3-4!
Battery Warnings ..................................................................................................... 3-4!
<3> Fill Containers ...................................................................................................... 3-5!
<4> Sleep ..................................................................................................................... 3-5!
Section 3.3 Deployment Settings ................................................................................... 3-6
<8> Contacting McLane .............................................................................................. 3-7!
Chapter 4 Operations .................................................................................................... 4-1!
Section 4.1 Deployment Preparation ............................................................................ 4-1
Section 4.2 Preparing and Attaching the Sample Bottles ........................................... 4-2
Section 4.3 Aligning the Rotator to the Open Position ............................................... 4-4!
Section 4.4 Filling the Sample Bottles .......................................................................... 4-5!
Section 4.5 Orienting End Cap for Optional Tilt ........................................................ 4-6
Section 4.6 Programming Deployment Parameters .................................................. 4-10!
Instrument Current Consumption .............................................................................. 4-10!
Example of Estimating Battery Life for One Year Deployment ........................... 4-11!
Create a Deployment Schedule .................................................................................. 4-12!
Option <1> Enter each event time ......................................................................... 4-15!
Option <2> Enter start date & interval .................................................................. 4-16!
Option <3> Enter start date & end date ................................................................. 4-16!
Enter a Deployment ................................................................................................... 4-18!
Checking for Event Overlap and Schedule Verification ........................................ 4-20!
Proceeding with the Deployment ........................................................................... 4-20!
Chapter 5 Deployment and Recovery .......................................................................... 5-1!
Attaching to a Mooring ................................................................................................ 5-1!
Deployment Preparation .......................................................................................... 5-1!
Attaching to the Bridles and Mooring Wire ................................................................ 5-2!
Recovery Procedure ..................................................................................................... 5-2!
Removing the Sample Bottles .................................................................................. 5-2!
Offloading Data ........................................................................................................... 5-3!
Option <4> EEPROM Data Backup Cache ............................................................. 5-7!
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Storage ............................................................................ 6-1!
Section 6.1 Immediately Following Recovery .............................................................. 6-1!
Rinsing the Sediment Trap .......................................................................................... 6-2!
Section 6.2 Upon Returning to your Lab ..................................................................... 6-3!
Check the Oil Bladder in the Drive Motor Assembly ................................................. 6-4!
Adding Oil to the Drive Motor (only if Necessary) ................................................. 6-5!
Remove and Inspect Controller Housing Internals ...................................................... 6-8!
O-Rings .................................................................................................................... 6-9!
Battery Maintenance .............................................................................................. 6-10!
Battery Installation ................................................................................................. 6-10!
Backup Battery ....................................................................................................... 6-13!
Closing the Controller Housing ............................................................................. 6-14!

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Remove Rotator and Rinse Ball Bearings ................................................................. 6-15!
Aligning the Fixed and Gear Plates and Reattaching the Drive Motor ................. 6-15!
Rotator Assembly Variseals® and Bearings ........................................................... 6-15!
Step 1 - Remove Components from the Frame ..................................................... 6-16!
Step 2 - Clean and Replace Variseals® ................................................................ 6-20!
Complete the steps in this section to clean and replace ball bearings. .................. 6-21!
Step 4 - Reassemble Rotator Assembly ................................................................ 6-23!
Step 5 - Perform a Leak Test ................................................................................ 6-23!
Reinstall Components onto the Frame ....................................................................... 6-24!
Storage ....................................................................................................................... 6-26!
Cover Top/Honeycomb Baffle with Clean Plastic for Storage .............................. 6-26!
Appendix A Wet Sample Particle Divider .................................................................. A-1!
Setting Up the Wet Sample Divider ........................................................................... A-2!
Using the Wet Sample Divider ................................................................................... A-3!
Appendix B Optional RBR Pressure and Temperature Sensors ............................. B-1!
Connecting Directly with RBR Sensors ..................................................................B-3!
Configuration Menu –Atmospheric Pressure Offset ................................................B-5!
Deployment Menu – Sampling Interval ...................................................................B-7!
Diagnostics ...............................................................................................................B-7!
Offload/Display Data with Pressure and/or Temperature ........................................B-8!
Offload/Display Data – EEPROM Pressure and/or Temperature Sensor ..............B-10!
Appendix C Adaptive Sampling Firmware ................................................................ C-1!
Using Interactive Sampling Commands ..................................................................C-1!
ST - Current Status ...................................................................................................C-2!
RB - Rotate Bottle ....................................................................................................C-2!
VE - View Event .....................................................................................................C-3!
VE n - View Event Number .....................................................................................C-3!
VE All - View Event All ..........................................................................................C-3!
CE n Date Time - Change Event Number Scheduled Start .....................................C-4!
DM - Display Main Menu ........................................................................................C-4!
<3> - Fill Containers ................................................................................................C-5!
<5> - Change Schedule ............................................................................................C-6!
Appendix D Optional Ethernet Communication ....................................................... D-1!
Ethernet Hardware ...................................................................................................... D-1!
End Cap Connectors, Test Cable and Current Draw .............................................. D-2!
Test Cable Wiring Diagram .................................................................................... D-3!
Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................ D-4!
Ethernet Communication ............................................................................................ D-4!
Appendix E Deep Sediment Trap Connectors ........................................................... E-1!
Removing Penetrator Locking Collar and Locking Ring ............................................ E-2!
Re-attaching Penetrator Locking Collar and Locking Ring ........................................ E-5!
COM Cable Wiring ....................................................................................................... E7

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Sediment Trap User Manual List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Standard and Mark 8 Size Sediment Traps ................................................... 1-1!
Figure 1-2: McLane Contact Information ........................................................................ 1-4!
Figure 1-3: Mark 78H-21 Sediment Trap – Full View .................................................... 1-5!
Figure 1-4: Funnel and Sample Bottle Side View ........................................................... 1-6!
Figure 1-5: Honeycomb Baffle ........................................................................................ 1-7!
Figure 1-6: Controller Housing ........................................................................................ 1-8!
Figure 1-7: Sediment Trap O-Ring Installation - Correct Placement is Critical ............. 1-9!
Figure 1-8: Std Titanium Controller Housing End Cap and Bulkhead Connectors ...... 1-10!
Figure 1-9: Deep Controller Housing End Cap Bulkhead Connectors .......................... 1-11!
Figure 1-10: Gear Ring Alignment Hole and Sample Bottle Hole #1 .......................... 1-11!
Figure 1-11: Bottom Fixed Plate and Gear RingFigure ................................................ 1-12
Figure 1-12: Plastic Ball Bearings ................................................................................. 1-12!
Figure 1-13: Gear Ring with Variseals®!........................................................................................!1-12
Figure 1-14: Variseal® Installation!...................................................................................................!1-12
Figure 1-15: Drive Motor Housing ............................................................................... 1-13!
Figure 1-16: Sediment Trap Toolkit .............................................................................. 1-14!
Figure 1-17: Serial Number Label ................................................................................. 1-14!
Figure 1-18: Drop-in Battery Holder for ‘C’ Cell Alkaline Batteries ........................... 1-16!
Figure 1-19: Backup Battery 9V and AAA Styles (Older Model systems) ................... 1-17!
Figure 2-1: Communications Cable ................................................................................. 2-1!
Figure 2-2: Cable Connector Styles ................................................................................. 2-2!
Figure 2-3: Computer COM Setup Styles ........................................................................ 2-2!
Figure 2-4: Releasing Pressure Relief Valve (Flat Style) ............................................... 2-4
Figure 2-5: Releasing Pressure Relief Valve (Style with Release Tool) ......................... 2-5!
Figure 2-6: Separating the Housing and End Cap ........................................................... 2-6!
Figure 2-7 Connecting the Battery ................................................................................... 2-6!
Figure 2-8: Connecting the COM Cable .......................................................................... 2-7!
Figure 2-9: Main Menu .................................................................................................... 2-8!
Figure 3.1-1: Sediment Trap Main Menu ........................................................................ 3-1!
Figure 3.1-2: Configuration Menu ................................................................................... 3-2!
Figure 3.2-1: Set Time ..................................................................................................... 3-3!
Figure 3.2-2: Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 3-4!
Figure 3.2-3: Fill Containers ............................................................................................ 3-5!
Figure 3.2-4: Low Power Sleep Mode ............................................................................. 3-5!
Figure 3.3-1: McLane Contact Information ..................................................................... 3-7

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Figure 4.1-1: Correct Controller Housing Orientation .................................................... 4-1!
Figure 4.2-1: Installing the Sample Bottles ..................................................................... 4-3!
Figure 4.3-1: Moving Rotator to Open Position .............................................................. 4-4!
Figure 4.4-1:Removing the Plug from the Fill Hole ....................................................... 4-5!
Figure 4.4-2: Fill Containers ............................................................................................ 4-5!
Figure 4.5-1: Tilt Sensor Board ....................................................................................... 4-7!
Figure 4.5-2: Correct Controller Housing Orientation with Tilt Sensor .......................... 4-8!
Figure 4.5-3: Incorrect Controller Housing Orientation with Tilt Sensor ....................... 4-8!
Figure 4.5-4: Confirm that the Sediment Trap is Level ................................................... 4-8!
Figure 4.5-5: Secure U-Bolts Around the Controller Housing ....................................... 4-9!
Figure 4.6-1: Create Schedule Menu ............................................................................ 4-13!
Figure 4.6-2: System Reboot Required .......................................................................... 4-14!
Figure 4.6-3: Schedule Menu ......................................................................................... 4-14!
Figure 4.6-4: Schedule – Option 1 ................................................................................. 4-15!
Figure 4.6-5: Schedule – Option 2 ................................................................................. 4-16!
Figure 4.6-6: Schedule – Option 3 ................................................................................. 4-16!
Figure 4.6-7: Schedule Verification ............................................................................... 4-17!
Figure 4.6-8: Post Deployment Reboot Required if Data Exists ................................... 4-18!
Figure 4.6-9: Confirming Rotator Position, System Clock and Number of Events ...... 4-19!
Figure 4.6-10: Overlap Check and Schedule Verification ............................................. 4-20!
Figure 4.6-11: Header and Optional Tilt Settings .......................................................... 4-21!
Figure 4.6-12: Status Line .............................................................................................. 4-21!
Figure 4.6-13: Deploy System ....................................................................................... 4-22!
Figure 5-1: Sediment Trap Mooring Array ...................................................................... 5-1!
Figure 5-2: Offload/Display Data File Menu ................................................................... 5-4!
Figure 5-3: Offload/Display Data File Menu Example (screen 1 of 2) ........................... 5-5!
Figure 5-4: Offload/Display Data File Menu Example (screen 2 of 2) ........................... 5-6!
Figure 5-5: EEPROM Data Backup Cache (Compass/Tilt Data Included) ..................... 5-7!
Figure 6.1-1: Results of Poor Rinsing After Deployment ............................................... 6-2!
Figure 6.2-1: More Silicone Oil Needed .......................................................................... 6-4
Figure 6.2-2: Correct Silicone Oil Level ......................................................................... 6-4!
Figure 6.2-3: Adding Silicone Oil ................................................................................... 6-5!
Figure 6.2-4: Back Off Fill Hole Screw and Press Up on Bladder .................................. 6-6!
Figure 6.2-5: Oil Around Fill Hole Screw ....................................................................... 6-6!
Figure 6.2-6: Cleaning Excess Oil from Fill Plug ........................................................... 6-7!
Figure 6.2-7: Controller and Drive Motor Housings ....................................................... 6-8!
Figure 6.2-8: Sediment Trap Controller Housing Top End Cap with O-Ring Seals ....... 6-9!
Figure 6.2-9: Controller End Cap Attached to Battery Holder ...................................... 6-10!
Figure 6.2-10: Battery End Cap ..................................................................................... 6-11!
Figure 6.2-11: Battery Holder Correct Battery Direction .............................................. 6-12!

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Figure 6.2-12: Battery End Cap ..................................................................................... 6-12!
Figure 6.2-13: Sediment Trap O-Ring Installation - Correct Placement is Critical ...... 6-14!
Figure 6.2-14: Remove Drive Motor from Top Fixed Plate .......................................... 6-17!
Figure 6.2-15: Remove Controller Housing from the Cross Channel ........................... 6-17!
Figure 6.2-16: Remove Cross Channel From Frame ..................................................... 6-18!
Figure 6.2-17: Gear Plate Assembly Under the Top Fixed Plate .................................. 6-18!
Figure 6.2-18: Variseals® in Gear Ring Grooves .......................................................... 6-20!
Figure 6.2-19: Installing Variseal® Thin Side Down .................................................... 6-21!
Figure 6.2-20: Removing Bottom Fixed Plate .............................................................. 6-22!
Figure 6.2-21: Fill Plug on Rotator Assembly .............................................................. 6-23!
Figure 6.2-22: Performing Leak Test ............................................................................ 6-24
Figure A-1: WSD-10 Wet Sample Divider .................................................................... A-1!
Figure A-2: WSD-10 Controls ....................................................................................... A-1!
Figure A-3: Installing Sample Tray into Groove ........................................................... A-2!
Figure A-4: Installing Sample Tray Front ..................................................................... A-3!
Figure B-1: Trap with RBR Pressure and Temperature Sensor ..................................... B-1!
Figure B-2: Trap Main Menu Configuration String with Pressure and Temperature ..... B-2!
Figure B-3: Diagnostics with RBR Sensor Installed ..................................................... B-3!
Figure B-4: Direct Communications with the RBR Sensor ............................................ B-4!
Figure B-5: Option <P> Atmospheric Pressure Calculation ......................................... B-5!
Figure B-6: Automatic Atmospheric Pressure Offset ..................................................... B-5!
Figure B-7: Manual Atmospheric Pressure Calculation ................................................. B-6!
Figure B-8: Change Sample Interval ............................................................................. B-7!
Figure B-9: Diagnostics with RBR Sensor Installed ..................................................... B-7!
Figure B-10: Offload/Display Data with Pressure and Temperature Readings .............. B-8!
Figure B-11: Deployment Data Including Pressure and Temperature Sensor Data ....... B-9!
Figure B-12: EEPROM Data Including Pressure and Temperature ............................. B-10!
Figure C-1: Prompt for Interactive Commands ............................................................. C-1!
Figure C-2: ‘ST’ Current Status ..................................................................................... C-2!
Figure C-3: ‘RB’ Rotate Bottle ....................................................................................... C-2!
Figure C-4: ‘VE’ View Event ........................................................................................ C-3!
Figure C-5: ‘VE n’ View Specific Event ....................................................................... C-3!
Figure C-6: ‘VE ALL’ View All Events ........................................................................ C-3!
Figure C-7: ‘CE # Date/Time’ Change Event Number Scheduled Start ....................... C-4!
Figure C-8: ‘DM’ Display Menu ................................................................................... C-4!
Figure C-9: <3> Fill Containers ..................................................................................... C-5!
Figure C-10: <5> Change Schedule (screen 1 of 2) ...................................................... C-6!
Figure C-11: <5> Change Schedule (screen 2 of 2) ...................................................... C-7!
Figure C-12: <5> Cannot Change Completed Event ..................................................... C-7!
Figure C-13: <6> Resume Deployment ......................................................................... C-8!
Figure C-14: <7> Offload Deployment Data (screen 1 of 2) ........................................ C-9!

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Figure C-15: <7> Offload Deployment Data (screen 2 of 2) ...................................... C-10!
Figure D-1: Endcap with Ethernet Bulkhead Connector ................................................ D-2
Figure D-2: Test Cable Connectors ................................................................................ D-2!
Figure D-3: Test Cable Wiring Diagram ........................................................................ D-3!
Figure D-4: Web Interface to Ethernet Board ................................................................ D-4!
Figure E-1: High Pressure Penetrators with Locking Collar and Inner Locking Ring .... E-1!
Figure E-2: Unscrew Locking Collar and Unplug Bulkhead Connector ......................... E-2!
Figure E-3: Lift to Release Tab of Silver Locking Ring ................................................. E-3!
Figure E-4: Slide Locking Collar Off Motor Cable and Twist Off Locking Ring .......... E-3!
Figure E-5: Fit Motor Cable Down Through Hole in Rotator Plate ................................ E-4!
Figure E-6: Twist Locking Ring onto Motor Cable, Slide Red Collar onto Cable ......... E-5!
Figure E-7: Fit Silver Locking Ring Inside Locking Collar Groove ............................... E-5!
Figure E-8: Push Red Collar Towards Bulkhead ............................................................. E-6!
Figure E-9: COM Connector Diagram ............................................................................ E-7!