Sea-Bird Scientific SBE 37 MicroCAT Manual Del Usuario Básico página 3

Table of Contents
1 MicroCAT quick start guide
2 Specifications on page 4
Section 1 MicroCAT quick start guide
AF24173 anti-fouling devices contain bis(tributyltin) oxide. Wear rubber or latex gloves and eye protection to
replace these devices on the sensor if it is so equipped. Wash hands with soap and water when finished.
Read the precautions on the product label.
It is a violation of US federal law to use this product in a manner that is inconsistent with its label.
This quick start guide and user manual applies to SBE 37-SI (RS485) and SBE 37-SIP (RS485)
models. The full user manual, with details about setup, operation, and maintenance con be found on
the manufacturer's website. Refer to the full user manual for details about topics shown in
italics.
What's in the box:
• CD or USB drive—has software, calibration files, documentation
• Dummy plug and lock collar
• Data I/O cable to connect the sensor to a PC
• Plumbing kit and non-ionic surfactant to clean sensor flow path
• Spare hardware and O-ring kit.
1. Install the manufacturer-supplied software on a PC. Refer to Install software for details.
2. Connect the data I/O cable to the sensor and the PC and double-click on SeaTermV2.exe to start
the software.
3. Set up the sensor for deployment (refer to Set up sensor and verify functionality for details):
a. If necessary, make sure that all data stored in the sensor is transmitted to a PC.
b. Set the date and time and configure the data collection settings.
c. Send the #iiDS and #iiDC commands to verify setup.
d. Use #iiStartNow to start data collection every #iiSampleInterval= x seconds.
e. Use #iiStartDateTime= and #iiStartLater to start data collection at a specified date and time,
every #iiSampleInterval=seconds.
4. Remove the yellow protective label from the plumbing intake and exhaust.
5. Verify that the antifouling devices are installed. Refer to Remove or replace antifouling devices for
details.
6. Deploy the sensor. For most applications, make sure the connector is at the bottom (lowest
point).
7. Immediately after the sensor is recovered from a deployment:
a. Transmit data from the sensor to a PC. Refer to Transmit data for details.
b. Use the software to turn off the sensor.
c. Flush the sensor with fresh water.
d. Keep the sensor out of direct sunlight between deployments.
8. Refer to Prepare sensor for storage for details to prepare the sensor for short- or long-term
storage.
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C A U T I O N
3 Antifouling devices on page 6
4 General information on page 7
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