Mclane PPS User manual

Phytoplankton System
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2020 McLane Research Laboratories, Inc., Rev.20.H.08

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PPS User Manual Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1-1!
User Key .................................................................................................................. 1-1!
Customer Resources ................................................................................................ 1-1!
Technical Support.................................................................................................... 1-2!
Instrument Training ................................................................................................. 1-2!
Chapter 2 System Description ...................................................................................... 2-1!
System Overview......................................................................................................... 2-1!
System Components .................................................................................................... 2-2!
Frame ....................................................................................................................... 2-2!
Controller Housing .................................................................................................. 2-2!
End Caps and O-Rings ............................................................................................ 2-3!
End Cap Bulkhead Connectors................................................................................ 2-4!
Pressure Relief Valve .............................................................................................. 2-5!
Pressure Relief Valve Upgrade................................................................................ 2-5!
25-Port Valve........................................................................................................... 2-6!
Pump........................................................................................................................ 2-6!
Filter Holders........................................................................................................... 2-7!
Home Port Flush Filter ............................................................................................ 2-7!
PPS Toolkit.............................................................................................................. 2-8!
Serial Number.......................................................................................................... 2-8!
Electronics ................................................................................................................... 2-9!
Main Battery.............................................................................................................. 2-10!
Optional PPS Features............................................................................................... 2-12!
Optional Fixative Valve ............................................................................................ 2-12!
PPS System Hydraulics, Fixative Valve during a Sample ........................................ 2-14!
PPS System Hydraulics, Fixative Valve during a Post-Sample Fixative Flush ........ 2-15!
Optional Antifouling Solution Reservoir .................................................................. 2-15!
Chapter 3 PPS Deployment Description ..................................................................... 3-1!
Deployment Overview................................................................................................. 3-1!
Procedure Parameters .............................................................................................. 3-1!
Water Flush.............................................................................................................. 3-1!
Sample ..................................................................................................................... 3-2!
Antifouling Flush..................................................................................................... 3-4!
Chapter 4 Getting Started ............................................................................................ 4-1!
Connecting the Sampler to a Computer....................................................................... 4-1!
Connecting a Computer ........................................................................................... 4-1!
Installing and Configuring McLaneTerm.................................................................... 4-2!
Powering up the Sampler............................................................................................. 4-3!
Opening the Controller Housing.............................................................................. 4-3!
Connecting the Batteries.......................................................................................... 4-5!
Establishing Communication with the Firmware .................................................... 4-6!
Waking the Sampler from Low Power Sleep Mode.................................................... 4-7

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Chapter 5 User Interface .............................................................................................. 5-1!
Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 5-1!
<1> Set Time ............................................................................................................... 5-2!
<2> Diagnostics........................................................................................................... 5-3!
Battery Warnings..................................................................................................... 5-3!
<3> Manual Operations............................................................................................... 5-4!
<5> Create Schedule.................................................................................................... 5-6!
<6> Deploy System ..................................................................................................... 5-6!
<7> Offload Data......................................................................................................... 5-6!
<8> Contacting McLane.............................................................................................. 5-7!
Configuration Menu .................................................................................................... 5-7!
Configuring the System ........................................................................................... 5-8!
Chapter 6 Deployment Preparation............................................................................. 6-1!
Closing and Sealing the Controller Housing ............................................................... 6-1!
Checking the Zinc Anodes ...................................................................................... 6-1!
Priming the PPS........................................................................................................... 6-2!
Preparing the Fixative Valve for a Deployment.......................................................... 6-7!
Priming the Fixative Valve Plumbing ..................................................................... 6-7!
Filling the Fixative Bags ........................................................................................... 6-10!
Filling the Fixative Exhaust Collection Bag ............................................................. 6-12!
Installing the Water Flush Filter................................................................................ 6-13!
Preparing Antifouling Reservoir for a Deployment .................................................. 6-15!
Programming Deployment Parameters...................................................................... 6-19!
Program a Deployment Schedule .............................................................................. 6-19!
Programming Event Parameters ............................................................................ 6-21!
Sample Pump Data Period..................................................................................... 6-21!
Fixative Flush Programming ................................................................................. 6-22!
Program Optional Antifouling Flush..................................................................... 6-23!
Verifying Deployment Parameters and Modifying Individual Events.................. 6-24!
Instrument Current Consumption .............................................................................. 6-27!
Example of Estimating Battery Life for One Year Deployment ........................... 6-28!
Starting the Deployment............................................................................................ 6-29!
Final steps before Deployment.................................................................................. 6-31!
Chapter 7 Deployment Recovery, and System Maintenance .................................... 7-1!
Recovery Procedure..................................................................................................... 7-1!
Retrieving Filters for Sample Analysis ....................................................................... 7-1!
Offloading Deployment Data ...................................................................................... 7-1!
Offload menu options: ............................................................................................. 7-2!
Data Offload with RBRCodaT Istalled ................................................................... 7-6!
System Maintenance.................................................................................................... 7-7!
Cleaning the PPS Fluid Paths and Filter Holders .................................................... 7-7!
Cleaning the PPS System Plumbing........................................................................ 7-7!
Cleaning the Fixative Valve Plumbing.................................................................... 7-8!
Cleaning and Inspecting the Filter Holders ............................................................. 7-9!

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Rinsing the System .................................................................................................. 7-9!
Inspecting the Pump .................................................................................................. 7-10!
Volume Test .......................................................................................................... 7-10!
Pump Gear Inspection ............................................................................................... 7-11!
Storage....................................................................................................................... 7-12!
Appendix A Adaptive PPS Command Reference...................................................... A-1!
Adaptive Commands .................................................................................................. A-1!
Command Prompt..................................................................................................... A-21!
Waking the Instrument from the Command Prompt ................................................ A-21!
Appendix B Training Videos ....................................................................................... A-1!

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PPS User Manual List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PPS Full View............................................................................................... 2-1!
Figure 2-2: Controller Housing ....................................................................................... 2-2!
Figure 2-3: Sampler O-Ring Installation – Correct Placement is Critical....................... 2-3!
Figure 2-4: Controller Housing End Cap Bulkhead Connectors .................................... 2-4!
Figure 2-5: Valve............................................................................................................. 2-6!
Figure 2-6: Pump Head Gear and Replaceable Magnet .................................................. 2-6!
Figure 2-7: Filter Holders ................................................................................................ 2-7!
Figure 2-8: Water Flush Filter Holder............................................................................. 2-7!
Figure 2-9: PPS Toolkit................................................................................................... 2-8!
Figure 2-10: USB Communications ................................................................................ 2-9!
Figure 2-11: Drop-in Battery Holder for ‘D’ Cell Batteries.......................................... 2-10!
Figure 2-12: A21-1000 Battery Pack............................................................................. 2-10!
Figure 2-13: PPS with Optional Fixative Valve Box .................................................... 2-13!
Figure 2-14: Pumping Operation Schematic – Fixative Valve...................................... 2-14!
Figure 2-15: Pumping Operation Schematic – Fixative Valve Post-Sample Flush ...... 2-15!
Figure 3-1: Water Flush................................................................................................... 3-2!
Figure 4-1: Communications Cable................................................................................. 4-1
Figure 4-2: Releasing Pressure Relief Valve (Style with Release Tool)......................... 4-3!
Figure 4-3: Releasing Pressure Relief Valve (Flat Style)................................................ 4-4!
Figure 4-4: Separating the Housing and End Cap ........................................................... 4-5!
Figure 4-5: Connecting the Battery ................................................................................. 4-5!
Figure 4-6: Connecting the COM Cable.......................................................................... 4-6!
Figure 4-7: Main Menu.................................................................................................... 4-7!
Figure 5-1: PPS Main Menu............................................................................................ 5-1!
Figure 5-2: Set Time........................................................................................................ 5-2!
Figure 5-3: Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 5-3!
Figure 5-4: Manual Operation Menu............................................................................... 5-4!
Figure 5-5: Fixative System Flush................................................................................... 5-5!
Figure 5-6: Suspend/Sleep Mode .................................................................................... 5-6!
Figure 5-7: McLane Contact Information ....................................................................... 5-7!
Figure 5-8: Configuration Menu...................................................................................... 5-7!
Figure 6-1: Priming Setup ............................................................................................... 6-2!
Figure 6-2: Open Filter Holder 1..................................................................................... 6-4!
Figure 6-3: Injecting Water with Syringe........................................................................ 6-4!
Figure 6-4: Reattaching Top and Bottom of Filter .......................................................... 6-5!
Figure 6-5: Connecting Hose-G ...................................................................................... 6-6!
Figure 6-6: Fixative Box................................................................................................. 6-8!
Figure 6-7: Inject Syringe Contents into Fixative Bag.................................................. 6-10!

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Figure 6-8: Place Hose-F into Fixative Container......................................................... 6-11!
Figure 6-9: Pinch Fixative Bag Hose, Attach to Intake-2 Hose .................................... 6-11!
Figure 6-10: Roll Fixative Bag to Release Air .................................................................. 6-12!
Figure 6-11: Disassembling Water Flush Filter ............................................................ 6-13!
Figure 6-12: Attaching Hose-E...................................................................................... 6-16!
Figure 6-13: Fill Antifouling Tube................................................................................ 6-17!
Figure 6-14: Schedule Menu ......................................................................................... 6-19!
Figure 6-15: Event Parameters ...................................................................................... 6-21!
Figure 6-16: Enable Fixative Flush ............................................................................... 6-22!
Figure 6-17: Enable Antifouling Flush.......................................................................... 6-23!
Figure 6-18: Schedule Verification ............................................................................... 6-24!
Figure 6-19: Changing Event Parameters...................................................................... 6-25!
Figure 6-20: Schedule Verification .............................................................................. 6-26!
Figure 6-21: Start a Deployment ................................................................................... 6-29!
Figure 6-22: System Ready to Deploy .......................................................................... 6-30!
Figure 7-1: Offload/Display Data File Menu .................................................................. 7-1!
Figure 7-2: Offload/Display Data File – Display All (1 of 3) ......................................... 7-3!
Figure 7-3: Offload/Display Data File – Display All (2 of 3) ......................................... 7-4!
Figure 7-4: Offload/Display Data File – Display All (3 of 3) ......................................... 7-5!
Figure 7-5: Deployment Data Offload with RBRCoda External Temperature Data) ..... 7-6!
Figure 7-6: Pump Housing, Gears, and Pump Head Magnet ........................................ 7-11!
Figure A-1: Adaptive Deployment Mode....................................................................... A-1!