RBR 1050 Series User manual

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Submersible Data Logger
User’s Manual
January 2007

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Table of Contents
About this Manual.......................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty Statement....................................................................................................................... 2
Basic operating instructions........................................................................................................ 3
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 3
Opening and closing the logger.................................................................................................. 3
1050 and 2050 series loggers ................................................................................................ 3
XR loggers .............................................................................................................................. 3
TR-1060 loggers..................................................................................................................... 4
Changing the batteries................................................................................................................ 4
1050 and 2050 series loggers ................................................................................................ 5
XR loggers .............................................................................................................................. 5
TR-1060 loggers..................................................................................................................... 5
Communicating with the logger................................................................................................... 6
1050/2050 and XR series loggers .......................................................................................... 6
Using the internal data port ................................................................................................ 6
Using an underwater connector.......................................................................................... 6
Using an RF modem........................................................................................................... 7
TR-1060 loggers..................................................................................................................... 8
Deployment................................................................................................................................. 8
Maintenance and repairs............................................................................................................. 9
Support kits............................................................................................................................. 9
O-rings .................................................................................................................................... 9
Drying agent.......................................................................................................................... 11
Repairs.................................................................................................................................. 11
Calibration............................................................................................................................. 11
Software........................................................................................................................................ 12
Introduction................................................................................................................................12
Software installation and removal......................................................................................... 12
Installing the software....................................................................................................... 12
Uninstalling the software .................................................................................................. 12
Upgrading the software .................................................................................................... 12
Software operation.................................................................................................................... 13
Main window layout............................................................................................................... 13
Setup – Configuring the logger............................................................................................. 14
Setting the clock - Sync to PC.......................................................................................... 15
Start of logging, End of logging, Sampling period and Averaging period......................... 15
Setup for the TWR-2050 logger ....................................................................................... 17
Thresholding..................................................................................................................... 19
Batch Values – Quick setup of multiple loggers............................................................... 20
Real-time display.............................................................................................................. 20
Enabling logging............................................................................................................... 21
Auto-ranging sensors ....................................................................................................... 21
Log files ............................................................................................................................ 22
Enhanced features ........................................................................................................... 23
Setup simulation............................................................................................................... 24
Retrieve data......................................................................................................................... 24
File – Saving and loading data ............................................................................................. 25
Opening a previously saved file........................................................................................ 25
Format for the save file..................................................................................................... 25
Saving DAT and HEX files................................................................................................ 25

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Save screen segment to file............................................................................................. 26
Screen capture ................................................................................................................. 26
Save a MATLAB file, Read a MATLAB file and Format for the MATLAB save file.......... 26
Logger functions ................................................................................................................... 27
Fetch live readings ........................................................................................................... 27
GPS test ........................................................................................................................... 28
Set default baudrate......................................................................................................... 28
Engineering units.............................................................................................................. 28
Sampling LED control....................................................................................................... 29
View/load a meta table..................................................................................................... 29
Run configuration script.................................................................................................... 29
Configuration – Configuring the operating software............................................................. 30
Derived units..................................................................................................................... 30
COM settings....................................................................................................................32
Real-time limits................................................................................................................. 32
Language resources......................................................................................................... 32
Allow multiple copies........................................................................................................ 33
Show range changes........................................................................................................ 33
Calibration functions ............................................................................................................. 34
View/Enter Calibration Coefficients.................................................................................. 34
Calibration History ............................................................................................................ 34
View Statistics/Two-point calibration................................................................................ 35
Using the graphical display................................................................................................... 37
Displaying only selected channels ................................................................................... 37
Finding the value of individual data points ....................................................................... 37
Plotting against a particular channel ................................................................................ 38
Vertical axis units.............................................................................................................. 38
Zooming............................................................................................................................ 38
Auto-ranging display......................................................................................................... 39
Wave display ....................................................................................................................40
MATLAB interface................................................................................................................. 41
Other manuals ...................................................................................................................... 43
The MS-310 Micro-Salinometer User’s Manual ............................................................... 43
OEM User’s Guide............................................................................................................ 43
Oxyguard Dissolved Oxygen Probe................................................................................. 43
Seapoint Chlorophyll Fluorometer.................................................................................... 43
Seapoint Turbidity Meter .................................................................................................. 43
Appendix A – Battery life calculation........................................................................................ 44
When to replace the batteries................................................................................................... 44
Predicting battery life................................................................................................................. 44
Appendix B – O-ring specifications........................................................................................... 45

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About this Manual
This manual provides instructions for the proper use and care of all submersible
data loggers manufactured by RBR Ltd. It contains operating instructions for field
deployment and use of the operating software for programming and data
recovery.
This manual is divided into three main sections:
1. A "Basic operating instructions" section containing instructions for opening
the logger, changing the battery, etc.
2. A "Software" section covering all aspects of RBR's data logger operating
software.
3. Appendices containing information about battery life expectancy and O-
ring specifications.
This manual is distributed on mini-CD with each logger, and can also be found
online at our website (www.rbr-global.com).

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Warranty Statement
All data loggers manufactured by RBR Ltd. since September 2002, are warranted
against defects in workmanship or original parts and materials for life.
Units suffering from such defects will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of
RBR Ltd., provided that the problem has appeared during normal use of the
instrument for the purpose intended by us. The liability of RBR Ltd. extends only
to the replacement cost of the instrument. The customer will bear all costs of
shipment to us for repair; all other costs, including return shipment, will be borne
by RBR Ltd.
This warranty does not cover consumables or normal wear and tear, nor does it
cover damage caused by negligent use or mishandling. Attempted modification
or repair of any unit without the prior consent of RBR Ltd. will immediately void
any warranty in force.
Users are expected to maintain a regular program of calibration. Equipment,
such as sensors made by other companies, is warranted only to the extent
provided by the original manufacturers.
We reserve the right to grant or refuse warranty repairs at our discretion if we
consider that there are reasonable grounds for doing so.

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Basic operating instructions
Introduction
This section of the manual covers the basic operation of RBR's submersible data
loggers: changing the battery, inspecting and replacing O-rings, etc. Please see
the Software section of this manual for instructions relating to logger
programming and data retrieval. This manual can also be found on the
distribution CD and on RBR's website (www.rbr-global.com).
Opening and closing the logger
1050 and 2050 series loggers
To open the TR-1050, DR-1050 or any of the 2050 family of
loggers, unscrew the sensor end counter-clockwise. The end
cap does not unscrew completely until the O-ring is clear of
its mating surface in the body. This ensures that it will not
eject at high speed should the interior of the logger become
pressurised.
Carefully draw the end cap away from the body, sliding the
attached inner assembly out of the case.
XR loggers XR series loggers have two end caps: the sensor end cap
houses the sensors, and the battery end cap covers the data
port and battery carousel. Plastic loggers have a 6mm
mooring line hole through the battery end cap. Titanium
versions have a larger mooring line hole through a cylindrical
protrusion out of the battery end cap.
Access to the data port and the battery carousel is gained by
removing the end cap opposite the sensor end of the logger.
It may be unscrewed by hand or by using a rod inserted into
the mooring line hole for leverage. The end cap does not
unscrew completely until the O-ring is clear of its mating
surface in the body. This ensures that it will not eject at high
speed should the interior of the logger become pressurized.
Note: Do not touch the circuit boards; moisture or even fingerprints
can affect the accuracy of the logger. The exposed logger should be
held by its sides.

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The battery carousel is fastened to the assembly by a bolt
through its centre. The carousel may be removed by twisting
the bolt counter-clockwise until it is free.
Access to the inner assembly may be obtained by
unscrewing the sensor end cap. Both the battery end cap
and the battery carousel must be removed prior to
unscrewing the sensor end cap. Damage to the back
plane will result if the wrong end of the logger is opened first.
Closing the logger is exactly the reverse of opening it. Remember to keep the
O-rings clean and avoid scratching the O-ring mating surfaces. Carefully
inspect the O-rings, as described in the Inspecting the O-rings section (p.9),
before deploying the logger. Do not use excessive force when tightening the
end cap; hand-tight is quite sufficient, as the seal depends upon the O-rings, not
the end cap tightness.
TR-1060 loggers
To open the TR-1060 loggers, turn the logger counter-clockwise from the middle
(Warning: do NOT try to open the logger from the sensor end, which will break the circuit
card). When the logger is disassembled, handle only the logger case. The logger case
does not unscrew completely until the O-ring is clear of its mating surface in the
body. This ensures that it will not eject at high speed should the interior of the
logger become pressurised. Carefully slide out the half logger case with the inner
assembly and battery holder.
Changing the batteries
For a discussion of battery life expectancy, please refer to “Appendix A –
Battery lifetime calculation (p.44).”
RBR data loggers are powered by 2/3A size 3V lithium cells. These are standard
camera batteries, and may be obtained from retail photographic or hardware
outlets (see the following chart for model numbers).
Note: Do NOT turn the TR-1060 logger from the sensor end, which
will break the circuit board.

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Energizer Kodak IEC Procell Duracell Rayovac Panasonic Varta
EL123A K123LA CR17345 PL123A DL123A RL123A CR123A CR123A
Before changing the batteries, ensure that the logger is not sampling and leave it
idle for at least one minute after disconnecting it from the computer. This will
ensure that it has entered its standby state and its operation will not be disturbed
by removing the old batteries.
1050 and 2050 series loggers
To remove the batteries, first open the logger. The batteries
are held within their casing by the force of a single spring.
Press firmly upon the negative end of the battery furthest
from the spring and pull it out of the casing.
XR loggers To remove the batteries, first open the logger and remove
the battery carousel. The batteries can easily be slid out of
the carousel.
When inserting new batteries, ensure that they are correctly
oriented; the yellow "+" markings at the end of the battery
carousel indicate the direction towards which the positive
terminal of the battery should be placed. The logger will not
work if the batteries have been inserted improperly.
TR-1060 loggers To remove the battery, first open the logger. The battery is
held within its casing by the force of a single spring. Press
firmly upon the negative end of the battery farthest from the
spring and pull it out of the casing.
When inserting a new battery, ensure that it is correctly
oriented. The positive terminal of the battery should be
placed toward the spring; the "+" marking on the bottom of
Important: RBR data loggers do not have a backup battery. If the
logger has entered its standby state, the clock can run for
approximately two minutes without batteries; however, it will almost
certainly lose a significant amount of time. It is also quite possible
that the clock will reset. We strongly suggest that the logger be
programmed after the batteries have been changed.

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the battery carousel indicates this direction. The logger will
not work if the batteries have been inserted improperly.
Communicating with the logger
1050/2050 and XR series loggers
Using the internal data port
To establish a link between the
logger and a PC, open the logger
and locate the RJ-11 jack
mounted at the end opposite the
sensor(s). The supplied RS232
cable has two sizes of plugs. The
narrower plug goes into the
logger. The other plug fits into the serial port adapter,
which then should be plugged into a 9 pin serial port
on your PC.
If your computer does not have an available serial port, but
does have a USB port, a serial to USB adapter may be
used. Simply fit the serial connector into the serial to USB
adapter and plug the adapter into the USB port on the PC.
Please note that the USB adapter's drivers must be installed
before it will work. When this installation is complete, the
correct COM port must then be chosen in COM settings in
the logger operating software. Refer to page 32 for more
details.
Using an underwater connector
Some loggers are equipped with an Impulse MSSJ series underwater
connector. This connector makes it possible to program and retrieve data from
the logger while it is underwater. Please refer to the Real-time display section
of the manual (p.20) for more information about live data collection.
An optional RS485 interface allows for use of cables over 1km long.
To establish a connection, press the cable plug into the bulkhead receptacle and
tighten the stainless steel connector. Please see the note below for precautions
regarding the O-rings. O-ring specifications may be found in Appendix B (p.45).
Note: Although the
supplied cable looks
very much like a phone
cable, it is not. A normal
telephone jack and
handset cable cannot be
used for communication
between the logger and
host PC.

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Recent loggers are equipped with IE55 connectors and the following guidelines
are provided:
•Lubricate mating surfaces with 3M Silicone Spray or equivalent. DO NOT
GREASE. Connectors must be lubricated on a regular basis.
•IE55-1200 contact surfaces must be dry prior to mating.
•Lubricate O-rings with Dow Corning #111 Valve
Lubricant or equivalent.
•Keep O-ring grooves clean and avoid cuts and nicks
in the O-ring. Replace O-rings when re-mounting
connectors.
•Avoid contact with solvents.
•Avoid sharp bends at cable entry to connector.
•Elastomers can be seriously degraded if exposed to direct sunlight or high
ozone levels for extended periods of time.
Using an RF modem
XR series loggers may be connected to an RF modem, making it possible to
program the logger remotely and to view and save data as it is collected.
The COM settings portion of the Software guide (p.32) has configuration
instructions for the RF modem. The Real-time display section (p.20) has more
details about live data collection.
Note:
The seal for the underwater connection depends upon two O-
rings: one is attached to the connector and the other to the
bulkhead. There are two common difficulties relating to these O-
rings:
1. If the O-ring on the plug is not well greased, then the
alignment recess can cut the O-ring. Greasing the O-ring
before connecting the plug to the socket will prevent this
from happening.
2. The O-ring at the bottom of the receptacle is easily lost. It
is specially made for Impulse and has a non-standard
size. Replacements may be obtained, but the cost is
nearly five times that of a standard O-ring of similar size.
Do not lose this O-ring. If you do, contact RBR for a
replacement.