Table of Contents
Section 1 Safety information............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Hazard information....................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Equipment labels.......................................................................................................................... 4
Section 2 SBE 16plus V2 quick start guide...................................................................................5
Section 3 Specifications.................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Mechanical................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Connectors and cables........................................................................................................7
3.1.2 Dimensions..........................................................................................................................9
3.2 Electrical....................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Analytical...................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 4 Overview........................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 System description..................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Sample time............................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Battery pack............................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Cable length and external power............................................................................................... 14
Section 5 Set up sensor and verify operation............................................................................ 17
5.1 Install software and test sensor.................................................................................................. 17
5.1.1 Software menu items.........................................................................................................17
5.1.2 Verify anti-fouling devices................................................................................................. 18
Section 6 Deployment and recovery.............................................................................................19
6.1 Set up for deployment................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Pump operation.......................................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Install optional anti-fouling devices............................................................................................ 21
6.4 Data collection modes................................................................................................................ 22
6.4.1 Polled (controlled) mode................................................................................................... 22
6.4.2 Autonomous mode............................................................................................................ 23
6.4.3 Serial Line Synchronization............................................................................................... 23
6.5 Output formats........................................................................................................................... 24
6.5.1 Output format 0................................................................................................................. 24
6.5.2 Output format 1................................................................................................................. 26
6.5.3 Output format 2................................................................................................................. 27
6.5.4 Output format 3................................................................................................................. 28
6.5.5 Output format 5................................................................................................................. 29
6.6 Recovery.................................................................................................................................... 30
Section 7 Transmit and convert data........................................................................................... 33
7.1 Transmit data to PC................................................................................................................... 33
7.2 Convert data............................................................................................................................... 34
Section 8 Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 37
8.1 Plastic sensor maintenance....................................................................................................... 37
8.2 Replace batteries....................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Remove or replace anti-fouling devices..................................................................................... 39
8.4 Maintain pump............................................................................................................................ 39
8.5 Clean pressure sensor............................................................................................................... 40
8.6 Examine O-rings........................................................................................................................ 40
8.7 Clean bulkhead connectors........................................................................................................ 41
8.8 CTD storage............................................................................................................................... 42
8.9 Calibration.................................................................................................................................. 42
8.9.1 Conductivity....................................................................................................................... 42
8.9.2 Temperature...................................................................................................................... 42
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