vanEssen AS346 User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Diver Smart Interface Cable – AS346

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CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (EUROPE)
We hereby declare that the device(s) described below are in conformity with the directives listed. In
the event of unauthorized modification of any devices listed below, this declaration becomes
invalid.
Type: Diver cable interface
Product Model: Diver Smart Interface Cable (AS346)
Relevant EC Directives and Harmoni ed Standards:
1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive for adio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment in accordance
to annex III to which this directive conform to the following standards:
Low Voltage Directive per EN60950-1 (2006)+A11 (2011) for Product Safety testing
standard for "Information Technology Equipment"
EMC Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 / EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 Electromagnetic emission and
immunity for "Information Technology Equipment"
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility directive, as amended by EN61326-1:2013
The product(s) to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential protection
requirements of 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility directive. The products are in
conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:
EMC: Harmoni ed Standards: EN 61326-1:2013 Lab Equipment, EMC
IEC61000-6-3:2007 Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments
IEC61000-4-2:2009 Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC61000-4-3:2006 adiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC61000-4-4:2012 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC61000-4-5:2006 Surge immunity test
IEC61000-4-6: 2014 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC61000-4-11:2004 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant
sections of the above referenced specifications. The items comply with all applicable Essential
equirements of the Directives.

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Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 System Overview ..................................................................................................................... 3
2 Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Supported Equipment ............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Software................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Connecting the Smart Interface Cable ................................................................................... 4
2.4 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 eading Atmospheric Pressure ............................................................................................... 5
3 Appendix A – Specifications .............................................................................................................. 8
4 Appendix B – Diver Equipment ......................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Diver-Office software ............................................................................................................... 9
4.2 USB eading Unit .................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Communication Cable ............................................................................................................ 9
4.4 TD-Diver ................................................................................................................................. 10
4.5 Baro-Diver .............................................................................................................................. 10
4.6 Cera-Diver .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.7 Micro-Diver ............................................................................................................................ 11
4.8 CTD-Diver ............................................................................................................................... 12

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1Introduction
The Diver Smart Interface Cable™, shown in Figure 1, is a communication device to link the Divers
deployed on a communication cable (DXT or DDC) to a PC, laptop and/or tablet. Simply plug the
Smart Interface Cable in an available USB port of the computer and connect the other end to the
communication cable. The deployed Diver® can now be accessed using the free Diver-Office®
software. Once connected, the Diver can be programmed, settings read, or data downloaded.
A Suspension Plate (part no MB43191) to facilitate data downloading is included with every Smart
Interface Cable. The DDC-DXT Adapter (part no AS348) is used to read data from Diver deployed on a
DDC Cable (part no AS6xxx) and is optional.
Figure 1 The Smart Interface Cable (AS346) including the DDC-DXT Ada ter (AS348) and Sus ension Plate
(MB43191).
The Smart Interface Cable features a barometric pressure sensor that allows for real-time
comparison of Diver readings and manual measurements. The Smart Interface Cable also features
indicators for sensing if a communication cable is connected, a Diver is connected to the cable or if
the communication cable is malfunctioning.
The Smart Interface Cable can be used with communication cables from 1 meter up to 500 meters in
length. The Smart Interface Cable is designed be used in the field and supports all Divers.
Diver-Office 2017.2 or later must be installed to be able to communicate with the Smart Interface
cable.
The connectors of the Smart Interface Cable are shown in Figure 2. The USB connector must be
plugged in the USB port of a computer. The other end of the cable is an M12 connector that is
connected to the top connector of a DXT-Cable or to the DDC-DXT Adapter to connect to a DDC
cable.

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Figure 2 The connectors of the Smart Interface Cable.
1.1 Features
The Smart Interface Cable features:
•eal-time atmospheric pressure measurement.
•Informational indicators: ready, sending data, receiving data.
•Warning indicators: Diver not connected/communicating, cable malfunctioning.
This manual outlines all the features and operating principles of the Smart Interface Cable. The next
chapter gives an overview of the supported equipment, installation procedures and configuration.
1.2 Specifications
The specifications of the Smart Interface Cable are given in appendix A.

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1.3 System Overview
The two configurations for the Smart Interface Cable are shown in in Figure 3. On the left, the Smart
Interface Cable is connected to a computer and a DXT-Cable (part no AS2xxx). On the right the Smart
Interface Cable is connected to a DDC cable(part no AS6xxx) through the DDC-DXT Adapter (part no
AS348).
Figure 3 Smart Interface Cable connected to (left) a DXT-cable and (right) a Diver Data Cable through the DDC-DXT
Ada ter (AS348).
2Getting Started
2.1 Supported Equipment
The following Divers can be used in combination with the Smart Interface Cable:
•TD and Baro-Diver (model DI8xx),
•Mini and Baro-Diver (model DI5xx),
•Micro-Diver (model DI6xx),
•Cera-Diver (model DI7xx),
•CTD-Diver (model DI27x), and
•MTD-Diver (model DI24x)
The following cables can be used in combination with the Smart Interface Cable:
•DXT-Cable (AS2xxx)
•DDC cable (AS6xxx); DDC-DXT Adapter required
See appendix B for more details of these products.

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2.2 Software
Install Diver-Office 2017.2 or higher before connecting the Smart Interface Cable to a computer. This
ensures that the proper drivers are installed.
2.3 Connecting t e Smart Interface Cable
Plug the USB connector of the Smart Interface Cable in the USB port of the computer. When reading
data from a Diver deployed on a DXT-Cable, clip the Suspension Plate (MB43191) on the M12
connector of the Smart Interface Cable, then connect it to the DXT-Cable, see Figure 4. This ensures
that the Diver returns to the same position in the well while connected to the Smart Interface Cable.
Figure 4 The Smart Interface Cable, with the Sus ension Plate sna ed on, connected to a DXT-Cable (left) before
read out and (right) in osition to read real-time Diver data.
2.4 LED Indicators
There are three LED indicators located on the Smart Interface Cable as shown in Figure 5. These
indicators monitor the communication with the Diver and provide information for troubleshooting.

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Figure 5 Position of LED indicators of the Smart Interface Cable.
The three LED indicators are:
•Green: OK / receiving data from Diver,
•Yellow: sending data to Diver and
•ed: check indicator.
When the Smart Interface Cable is connected to a communication cable with a Diver connected the
green OK indicator will turn on.
As soon as communication is initiated, for example reading settings or data from the Diver, the
yellow LED will start blinking, indicating that data is send to the Diver. In return, the Diver will
respond by sending data back to the Smart Interface Cable and the green LED starts blinking. When
the communication is finished the green LED will remain off for approximately 5 seconds, before
being turned on again.
The red LED indicates when an issue arises. There are two modes:
•The red LED is continuously on:
oNo communication cable is connected.
oThere is an issue with the communication cable, for example the communication
cable is broken.
•The red LED is blinking: The Diver could not be detected.
2.5 Reading Atmosp eric Pressure
The Smart Interface Cable includes a pressure sensor for measuring the atmospheric pressure. Its
value can be read using Diver-Office 2017.2 or higher. Connect the Smart Interface Cable to the
computer and a communication cable with a Diver. In the main window of Diver-Office click on the
Diver button and the settings from the Diver will be read. In the Actual Data section, the
atmospheric pressure will be listed as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6 Diver window with the atmos heric ressure reading from the Smart Interface Cable.
Click the Real-Time button in the Diver window and the window as shown in Figure 7 will appear.
The Barometric Pressure value is automatically populated. The (Calculated) Cable Length value is
automatically retrieved from the database if present or can be entered manually. Enter a Manual
Measurement to calculate the Difference between Diver and Manual Measurement or if the cable
length is unknown click the Recalculate button to determine the Calculated Cable Length.

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Figure 7 Real-Time Data window with the atmos heric ressure reading from the Smart Interface Cable.

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3Appendix A – Specifications
3.1.1 General
Power supply USB
Length USB cable ~1.80 m
Temperature range -20 °C to 60 °C
3.1.2 Connections
Computer USB
DXT-Cable (AS2xxx) M12 connector
DDC Cable (AS6xxx) through DDC-DXT Adapter (AS348)
Supported DXT/DDC cable length 1 to 500 m
Compatible Diver models TD-Diver (DI8xx), Micro-Diver (DI6xx), Cera-Diver
(DI7xx), CTD-Diver (DI27x), MTD-Diver (DI24x), Mini-
Diver (DI5xx)
3.1.3 Software
Diver-Office 2017.2 or later must be installed to be able to communicate with the Smart Interface
cable.
3.1.4 Barometric Pressure Sensor
ange 400 to 1100 cmH
2
O
Accuracy
+
±2.0 cmH
2
O
esolution 0.06 cmH
2
O
+
over temperature range -20 to 60 °C

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4Appendix B – Diver Equipment
4.1 Diver-Office software
Program Diver dataloggers and download
measurements onto your PC. Export the
data to a spreadsheet or modeling
program. Diver-Office is a flexible “project-
based” measurement software package
designed for exchanging Diver data. Diver-
Office is easy-to-use and has an intuitive
user interface.
•Barometric compensation
•Units: Metric and U.S.
•7 languages: Dutch, English, French,
German, Polish, Portuguese and
Spanish
Free download from www.vanessen.com
4.2 USB Reading Unit
The Diver USB eader can be used for
programming or reading the Diver.
Connect the USB eader to the USB port of
your PC or Laptop. Simply insert the Diver
into the base of the USB eading Unit and
you are ready to communicate with your
Diver.
The USB eading Unit can be used in the
field or the office.
Part no: AS330
4.3 Communication Cable
Deploying a Diver on a Diver
communication cable saves time on
downloading and provides real time data
from a Diver. Connect your laptop
equipped with Diver-Office to the
communication cable using the Smart
Interface Cable to program and read data
from the Diver.
Available in lengths from 1 meter to 500
meter.
Part no: AS2xxx
xxx = length in meter, e.g 10 meter cable is AS2010

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4.4 TD-Diver
This Diver is manufactured using a stainless steel
(316 L) casing with a 22 mm diameter. The TD-
Diver can store a maximum of 72,000
measurements (date/time, pressure and
temperature) in its working memory and 72,000
measurements in its backup memory.
The TD-Diver samples pressure and temperature
at fixed length intervals and stores these values in
fixed length or continuous memory.
The TD-Diver is available in the following pressure
ranges: 10 m, 20 m, 50 m and 100 m.
Part no: DI8xx
4.5 Baro-Diver
The Baro-Diver is manufactured using a stainless
steel (316 L) casing with a 22 mm diameter. The
Baro-Diver can store a maximum of 72,000
measurements (date/time, pressure and
temperature) in its working memory and 72,000
measurements in its backup memory.
The Baro-Diver measures atmospheric pressure
and is used to compensate for the variations in
atmospheric pressure measured by the other
Divers. The Baro-Diver can also be used for
measuring shallow water levels up to 1 meter.
The Baro-Diver samples pressure and
temperature at fixed length intervals and stores
these values in fixed length or continuous
memory.
Part no: DI800

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4.6 Cera-Diver
The ceramic-shelled Cera-Diver is specifically
designed for monitoring water levels under
potentially corrosive conditions, such as brackish
water and seawater.
The Cera-Diver has a 22 mm diameter ceramic
(zirconium-oxide) casing and can store 48,000
measurements (date/time, pressure and
temperature).
The Cera-Diver has the following sample
methods: fixed length intervals, event dependent,
averaging and pumping test.
The Cera-Diver is available in the following
pressure ranges: 10 m, 20 m, 50 m and 100 m.
Part no: DI7xx
4.7 Micro-Diver
The Micro-Diver is the smallest Diver measuring
only 18 mm in diameter. It is specifically designed
for monitoring wells or drive-points too small to
accommodate larger dataloggers. This Diver is
suitable for pipes with a diameter of at least 20
mm.
The Micro-Diver has a stainless steel (316 L)
casing and can store 48,000 measurements
(date/time, pressure and temperature).
The Micro-Diver has the following sample
methods: fixed length intervals, event dependent,
averaging and pumping test.
The Micro-Diver is available in the following
pressure ranges: 10 m, 20 m, 50 m and 100 m.
Part no: DI6xx

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4.8 CTD-Diver
Where there is a need to monitor groundwater
levels and salt water intrusion, injected waste
water, or contamination from chemical
discharges and landfill sites, the CTD-Diver with
its 22 mm diameter rugged, corrosion proof
ceramic (zirconium-oxide) housing, is the
instrument of choice.
The CTD-Diver is equipped with a four-electrode
conductivity sensor that measures electrical
conductivity from 0 to 120 mS/cm. There are two
options for measuring conductivity: true or
specific conductivity at 25 °C.
The CTD-Diver can store 48,000 measurements
(date/time, pressure, temperature and
conductivity).
The CTD-Diver has the following sample
methods: fixed, event dependent, averaging and
pumping test.
The CTD-Diver is available in the following
pressure ranges: 10 m, 50 m and 100 m.
Part no: DI27x