RBR quartz3 Q User manual

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INSTRUMENT GUIDE
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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 4
3 Revision history.......................................................................................................... 5
4 Warranty statement................................................................................................... 6
5 RBRquartz Q ............................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1.1 Description ........................................................................................................................................................................7
5.1.2 Included in Shipment........................................................................................................................................................8
5.2 Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 9
6 Instrument Hardware .............................................................................................. 11
6.1 Opening and closing the logger ..................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Changing the batteries ................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Installing desiccant......................................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Twist activation............................................................................................................................... 13
6.5 Wi-Fi feature .................................................................................................................................... 14
6.6 Maintenance and repairs................................................................................................................ 15
6.6.1 Instrument calibration....................................................................................................................................................15
6.6.2 O-rings .............................................................................................................................................................................15
Inspecting O-rings...........................................................................................................................................................15
Replacing an O-ring.........................................................................................................................................................16
6.6.3 O-rings - RBRquartz BPR|zero.........................................................................................................................................16
Inspecting O-rings...........................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing an O-ring.........................................................................................................................................................17
6.6.4 Corrective maintenance .................................................................................................................................................18
Overview:.........................................................................................................................................................................18
6.6.5 Installation of calibration adapter .................................................................................................................................22
Remove anti-biofouling mesh ........................................................................................................................................22
Installation of the calibration adapter...........................................................................................................................22
6.6.6 Repairs.............................................................................................................................................................................23
6.6.7 Support kits.....................................................................................................................................................................24
6.7 Internal and External Power draw ................................................................................................. 24

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6.7.1 Order of power draw.......................................................................................................................................................24
6.7.2 Paused .............................................................................................................................................................................24
6.7.3 USB Power.......................................................................................................................................................................24
7 Appendix................................................................................................................... 25
7.1 Appendix A - Product drawing........................................................................................................ 25
7.2 Appendix B - Paros interface drawing............................................................................................ 27
7.3 Appendix C - Anti biofouling mesh assembly ................................................................................ 28
7.4 Appendix D -Calibration adapter installation................................................................................ 29

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2 Introduction
This document introduces you to your RBR instrument and will provide the information to deploy and maintain it. It is
written specifically for the RBRquartz3QYou can access the RBR instrument guide on the USB data stick provided when
you purchase a logger, from the Help menu in Ruskin, and on the RBR web site, atwww.rbr-global.com.

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3 Revision history
Revision No. Release Date Notes
A 04-May-2020 Original

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4 Warranty statement
All data loggers manufactured by RBR Ltd. are warranted against defects in workmanship or original parts and
materials for one year. Third party sensors (not manufactured by RBR) are limited to the warranty provided by the
original manufacturer.
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.
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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5 RBRquartz Q
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Description
The RBRquartz³ Q tide and wave recorder uses an integrated Paroscientific Digiquartz® pressure sensor for the best-in-
class initial accuracy and low drift performance. The RBRquartz³ Q is intended for long-term autonomous or real-time
observations of water level, tides, and waves. The stable pressure sensor is able to resolve small changes in water level
over long deployments. Flexible measurement schedules and burst sampling permit applications for tide, wave, and
sea level measurements. The RBRquartz³ Q has a large memory capacity and USB-C or optional Wi-Fi download for
large data files.
The RBRquartz³ Q can record instantaneous pressure measurements, average pressure samples to remove wave action,
and burst-sample pressure at up to 16Hz for wave height and period calculations. Wave measurements are made by
burst sampling, with programmable sample rate, number of samples, and burst interval. High accuracy marine
temperature data are recorded with each measurement. Wave, tide, and temperature measurements are standard with
every RBRquartz³ Q.

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5.1.2 Included in Shipment
Item No. Description
1RBRquartz3Q*
28xAA batteries
3RBR quick start guide
4O-ring removal tool
5Replacement O-rings
6Spare desiccant
7Silicone grease (3g)

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8USB-C to USB-A cable
9Memory stick with software and user guide
10 Shipping case (IP-67)
N/A Maintenance kit (Not shown)
*Battery end cap defined in the order and may not be as shown
5.2 Specifications
Physical
Weight (in air): 2300g
Size: ~510mm x Ø100mm
Displaced Volume: 2395cm3
Housing: Plastic
Depth rating: 750m
Operational temperature: -20°C to 50°C*
Storage temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Power: 8 AA cells**
External power: 4.5-30VDC
Communication: USB-C or RS-232/485

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Other
Storage: 240M readings
Clock drift: ±60 seconds/year
*Calibrated temperature range is -5°C to 35°C
**Lithium iron supplied (MSDS: https://data.energizer.com/PDFs/lithiumirondisulfide_psds.pdf), can also support
NiMH, Alkaline, and Lithium ion
Marine temperature (standard)
Range: -5 to 35°C
Accuracy: ±0.002°C
Time constant: 30s (embedded)
Typical stability: ±0.002°C/year
Depth
Range: 10 / 20 / 55 / 125 / 190 / 260 / 330 dbar
Initial accuracy: ±0.01% FS (full scale)
Resolution: 100ppb (at 16Hz sampling rate)
The full mechanical drawing is available inAppendix A - Product drawing