Table of Contents
Section 1 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Mechanical................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.1 Bulkhead connector.............................................................................................................3
1.2 Electrical.......................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Optical.......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Analytical...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 Nitrate measurement accuracy........................................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Nitrate measurement precision........................................................................................... 4
Section 2 Operation............................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Install and start software.............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Verify sensor operation................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1 Set up baud rate.................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Verify sensor collects data........................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Monitor data in spectra graph .............................................................................................8
2.3.2 Monitor data in time series graph........................................................................................ 8
2.3.3 Monitor data in absorbance graph.......................................................................................9
2.4 Verify sensor transfers data......................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Set up sensor for deployment.................................................................................................... 10
2.5.1 Attach sensor to cage........................................................................................................10
2.5.2 Set up for autonomous deployment.................................................................................. 11
2.5.3 Set up for SDI-12 deployment........................................................................................... 12
Section 3 Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Sensor maintenance.................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Maintenance for bulkhead connectors and cables..................................................................... 13
3.3 Update reference spectrum........................................................................................................14
3.4 Update firmware......................................................................................................................... 17
Section 4 Reference..........................................................................................................................19
4.1 Software settings........................................................................................................................19
4.1.1 Communication................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.1.1 File types.................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.2 Continuous and fixed-time operation.................................................................................21
4.1.3 Periodic operation............................................................................................................. 21
4.1.4 Logger-controlled operation.............................................................................................. 22
4.1.5 Analog operation............................................................................................................... 23
4.1.6 Other general settings....................................................................................................... 24
4.1.7 Data acquisition monitor.................................................................................................... 25
4.1.8 Options to process data.................................................................................................... 25
4.1.8.1 Convert SUNA raw data........................................................................................... 26
4.1.8.2 Reprocess SUNA data............................................................................................. 27
4.1.8.3 Replay SUNA data................................................................................................... 29
4.1.8.4 Compare reference spectrum files........................................................................... 30
4.2 SDI-12 operation........................................................................................................................ 30
4.3 Terminal program....................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.1 Input-output configuration values...................................................................................... 36
4.3.2 Data collection setup values..............................................................................................36
4.4 Theory of operation.................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.1 Background....................................................................................................................... 37
4.4.2 Description of nutrient units............................................................................................... 38
4.4.3 Nitrate concentration......................................................................................................... 38
4.4.4 Description of adaptive sampling...................................................................................... 38
4.4.5 Sensor calibration from manufacturer............................................................................... 38
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