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Option <P> Acoustic Transponder ... G-31 Option <0> Offload Routines .

Step í Step î Step ð Step ò Step õ Applying power and enabling COMMs to ACM . . . ready. Initializing TT8 communic

MAVS ACM Direct communication is made with the MAVS ACM, if installed. Pressing [CTRL]-[C] in 5 seconds is required to control the MAVS firmware or au

Option <6> FSI ACM Tilt and Compass This option provides a scrolling display of FSI ACM tilt and compass information. The scrolling display p

A scrolling display of date and time, motor current, and battery voltage is provided once the motor reaches full speed. The motor can be abruptly sto

Default sets brake ‘on’ ╔═════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Bench Tests ║

Option <9> Independent Watchdog This option tests the watchdog circuit. The watchdog circuit is composed of the DS1306 chip, which sends periodi

Test timing information System enters LPS Awakened by operator before test completion System restored to normal This test verifies

Watchdog resets TT8 and restarts system. Power-up sequence begins Counter expires Autonomous recovery begins Steps in the recovery display as

Option <I> Inductive Telemetry This option starts an inductive telemetry session and makes three attempts to communicate inductively by sending

NOTE The firmware also displays the estimated battery expiration when <D>, Deploy Profiler is selected. Selection ? e Endurance | Power

Appendix H Using the MMP Deployment Planner ...H-1 Creating a Deployment Plan...

Option <F> Fluorometer This option reads data from the Seapoint Fluorometer if installed (see the appendix “Optional Seapoint Analog Sensors” in

Option <C> CDOM Fluorometer This option reads the signal for the Wetlabs CDOM fluorometer if installed. Selection ? c Enter number

The sensor data scrolls until [CTRL]-[C] is selected. Enter number of measurements to average (1 to 100) ? 20 Press any key to pause/continue disp

Option <C> Configure The System Configuration menu contains system parameters and sensor selections. This menu prevents sensor selections that

<6> Deploy Profiler This option provides the interface for programming the deployment. The deployment parameters are stored in EEPROM (and on th

An example of the initialization sequence is shown in Figures 7-58 and 7-59 with automated CTD and ACM verification, and a Sea-Bird 52MP CTD.

Applying power to ACM . . . Starting verification . . . Sending command ***O OPEN MODE Expected response received. Proceeding to next com

Figures 7-60 and 7-61 show a sensor roll call where the firmware is configured for the FSI CTD and ACM but the MAVS ACM is installed. The number of M

ACM Roll Call begins Setting changed Re-prompts for sensor verification Type <CTRL>-<C&

Programming a Deployment When deployment initialization is complete, the Deployment Menu displays. The menu re-displays after each change. ID

MMP User Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1: MMP Toolkit ...

MMP Deployment Definition Parameters Quick Reference Mooring ID: Three position numeric identifier (001 to 999) sent with UIM metadata (stored with de

Deep pressure: “Bottom” of the profiling range. The MMP stops profiling on a downward profile when the ambient pressure exceeds this limit. Range: Sh

Detailed Descriptions of MMP Deployment Parameters A more detailed description of deployment parameter settings follows. Refer to Figure 7-62 to view

Profile Start Interval/Pair Start Interval <I> Profile start interval is the time between profiles (or pairs). If the interval is less than the

Continuous profiling is set by entering 0 for the Profile Start Interval. This profiling is asynchronous and provides the most dense MMP sampling poss

Burst Interval <B> The burst interval is the time between bursts of profiles or pairs. Sampling with profile bursts or profile pairs strikes a

The MMP continues a burst until it has completed all of the profiles or pairs in the burst. If this requires longer than the burst interval, the nex

Deployment Programming To PairspBottom00Start TimeStart Time77 88 99 1010 1111 1212 1313 1414 1515 1616 1717 1818Burst 2Burst 2 Burst 3Bu

Profiles/File Set <F> A deployment with many short profiles may exceed the flash card file limit before the battery expires. For deployments th

Pressure Rate The pressure rate is also used to detect obstacles on the mooring cable that hinder profiling motion. MMP nominal profiling speed is 25

Figure 7-4: See Profiling History from Main Menu... 7-5 Figure 7-5: Set Time ...

stops. The sensor data acquisition continues for two minutes before the firmware stops logging and transfers the sensor data to the flash card. NOT

The mid-water obstacle ramming behavior can be disabled during upward profiles by setting the shallow error below (deeper than) the deep pressure. Ran

transfers the sensor data to the flash card. The time limit applies only to the period of profiler motion during a single profile. It does not inclu

NOTE During a profile, the firmware periodically sends a data request to the CTD while the CTD is logging internally. The CTD responds with the most

<L> Fluorometer The optional Seapoint Fluorometer analog sensor can be set to automatic gain or one of 4 fixed gain levels. The average number

If the consistency checks pass, the operator is prompted to store the parameters in non-volatile EEPROM. A ‘No’ response returns to the Deployment me

NOTE If continuous profiling is selected, the profile consistency check is not performed. The MPD is compared to the profile start interval. If th

An inconsistent (but operator approved) start interval can also be detected. If the programmed burst interval is shorter than the calculated time to

A ‘No’ response returns to the deployment menu for further parameter entry. This feature can be used to quickly loop through the range and consistenc

Profile and Deployment Termination Conditions A deployment can be manually terminated after MMP recovery. Profiles and deployments are also terminated

Figure 7-50: Set Fluorometer Gain... 7-33 Figure 7-51: Fluorometer Data ...

Sample Deployment Display Stores deployment parameters One line of diagnostics Commit to deployment (default is No) Accept and store sche

NOTE After the confirmation that deployment definition parameters are stored, if the Sea-Bird CTD is installed, a reminder is displayed to remove the

╔═════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Serial Dump Files From FLASH ║ ╚═════════════════════════════════╝ Fri Jan 7 12:48:42 2006 Stream seri

Engineering Data Figures 7-78 and 7-79 show how the Engineering data differs based on the installed sensors. Each sensor occupies a consistent order

<S> Single Profile This option selects Engineering, CTD, ACM, or all files from within a specific profile. Selection ? s Select data fi

Sample File-Single Profile - All Data Files The sample shown next illustrates a display for a single profile (Profile 3) when ‘Single Profile’ and ‘A

CTD data CTD DATA ________ Opening file C0000003.dat, CTD data from profile 3 of 560

ACM data ACM DATA ________ Opening file A0000070.dat, ACM data from profile 3 of 560. Profile 3

Sample File - Log Files Examples of each log file are shown next. Selection ? l Select log file to download: <1> Profiles

<2> Deploy.DAT displays the conditions under which the deployment data was collected categorized as Deployment Parameters, System Configuration

Figure 8-2: MMP Unpacker Initial ... 8-4 Figure 8-3: Step 1 Select Source

<3> IRQ/Xcpt Log displays the time tagged log of interrupt requests (IRQ) and exceptions. The first entry is the creation time of the file and

<4> Profile Termination Log displays the last 10 profiles prior to termination. The Profile Termination Log is recorded only in EEPROM. Select

Profile: 554 Motion start: 11/25/2006 10:51:13 Motion stop: 11/25/2006 10:52:13 Start pressure: 1.9

<5> Inductive Charger Communications Log displays each message or response between the MMP and an optional inductive charging controller. S

<W> Watchdog Initialization If the automatic watchdog initialization fails during the power-up sequence, select this hidden option from the Mai

halt the firmware and exit to the TOM8 monitor (Tiny Onset Monitor, TT8v2). This command removes the running copy of the firmware in RAM, however, it

Chapter 8 Data Offload, Processing, and Interpretation Overview Once the MMP has been recovered, disconnected from the mooring cable (see Chapter 6 “

Reviewing Deployment Data To review deployment data while the flash card is in the electronics housing, complete the following steps: 1. Boot the PC

4. Disconnect the battery. 5. Slide the flash card out of its socket and remove it. Figure 8-1: Flash Card Removal 6. Insert the flas

Unpacking and Translating the Binary Data Files Once the flash card is removed from the MMP and the binary data is copied to a directory on the PC,

Figure G-4: Diagnostics... G-7 Figure G-5: Low Battery Volt

MMP Unpacker Application The Unpacker is a Windows application for MMP firmware versions 3.01 and higher that automatically unpacks MMP binary data fi

Unpacker – Step 2 In Step 2, select a destination for the unpacked data, either in the default folder that displays or in a new folder. If the desti

Unpacker – Step 3 Step 3 selects the data files to convert. Deselecting ‘All Files for Entire Deployment’ unlocks the other checkboxes to select spe

NOTE If the selected firmware is version 3.20, a checkbox displays for Step 3 to unpack the Deployment Log (Deploy.DAT). Figure 8-6: Step 3 Select

Unpacker – Step 4 Step 4 optionally attaches a user-defined prefix to the unpacked data files so that the unpacked files from multiple deployments can

NOTE Adding text headers may complicate post processing by programs such as Excel and Matlab. Unpacker – Step 6 Step 6 displays the unpacking options

Unpacking progress displays in the status bar and any errors are reported in the Activity Log. Details of the unpacking process are saved in UNPACKE

SNSRTIME.TXT (a log of sensor power up and power down times), and TIMETAGS.TXT (contains each profile start and stop time). Each line in TIMETAGS.TXT

The unpacked files are assigned names with the form ENNNNNNN.DAT, CNNNNNNN.DAT, ANNNNNNN.DAT, identifying the files as engineering (E), CTD (C), or A

Editing MMPUnpacker.INI MMPUNPACKER.INI is a standard Windows INI file located in the Windows directory. This file is automatically created when the

Figure G-50: Deployment Parameters (Firmware version 3.13) ... G-43 Figure G-51: Profile Consistency Check ...

MMPUnpacker.INI Configuration Options Key Description Default Value Options Specifies the files to unpack. This number can be a combination of the f

MMPUnpacker.INI Configuration Options LogLevel Level of logging detail supported. This is a combination of any of the following bitmask values: 1

MMPUnpacker.INI Configuration Options SkipToPreview Set to 1 (TRUE) if NEXT button on initial screen goes directly to preview step and skips all the

ACM Compass Calibration Step 1 – Map Horizontal Compass Measurements NOTE Recalibrate the compass and verify mooring tilt before and after each deploy

Sting Direction HX HY HZ φ θH N 90° 0.3645 0.0008 -0.9312 -68.6° 82.8° NE 45° 0.2383 0.2321 -0.9430 -70.6° 37.7° E 0° -0.0246 0.2914 -0.9563 -73

Figure 8-12: Vector Average of HX and HY Measurements ACM Compass Calibration Step 3 – Adjust Parameters Manually To correct for the biases and gain

The two steps of the vector averaging method are shown next in Figures 8-12 and 8-13. In the first plot, Figure 8-12, “Plot One - Vector Averaged Co

Figure 8-14: Plot Two - Vector Averaged and Scaled The vector averaging approach produces an acceptably accurate result and is easily implemented wi

The final method is fully non-linear optimization. In this approach the Nelder-Mead simplex algorithm is used to adjust the four parameters to achiev

Figure 8-15: Non-Linear Optimization XO = +0.020 YO = -0.041 XS = +0.348 YS = +0.336 The advantage of the simplex algorithm is that measu

Figure K-2: Endcap with Cables... K-1 Figu

quadrants of an HX vs. HY compass plot and can be used to calculate offsets and scale factors. An example is shown above. The offsets and scale fac

If field data is unavailable for the spin test, use a hand compass to sight bearings and calculate the offsets and scale factors with the pre- or post

6. Turn the profiler and accurately align the sting with northeast. Make sure the profiler is vertical and record the compass measurements for an ad

The bias angles are simple additive errors to the sting heading angle, θH (it is the total bias that is of concern, so it is unnecessary to differenti

The BT values for the eight element data that illustrates the compass correction process are: N NE E SE S SW W NW +7.2° +7.3° +7.4° +8.7° +11.2° +

Velocity Transformation The velocity transformation is geometric. First, transform the four path velocities into a velocity vector, (u, v, w), in the

All three quantities are expressed in mathematical compass coordinates. It may be necessary to wrap θT into the range -180° < θT ≤ +180° by adding

Calculate dP/dt and run the result through some form of low pass filtering to smooth it. Again, verify that the result is consistent with the recorde

Extrapolate the beginning and end of the series by extrapolating at the sample rate measured by your interpolation. Other clear features in the recor

LOF-8

Appendix A Operating Crosscut for Windows and Crosscut McLane recommends using the file capture for all deployments. File Capture creates a log of op

5. Click ‘OK’. The system stores these values and they will be used whenever Crosscut for Win is started in the future. 6. Connect the COM cable t

remove the connector and then restore power to recover control of the MMP. The crash is caused by signals or apparent signals on the receive pin of t

2. Type crosscut at the DOS prompt or click on the Crosscut icon to run the program (a short cut can also be created from the desktop). Do not connec

Capturing Data Files Using Crosscut Once steps are completed for first-time Crosscut use, follow the steps below to capture data files: 1. To start C

Connecting the COM Cable Connecting a DB-9 or DB-25 connector to a PC serial port by rocking the connector back and forth can cause a Com Port Crash

Appendix B System Architecture The MMP system architecture is explained in detail in this Appendix. The architecture overview begins with the steps i

Ending a Deployment 1. The system terminates a deployment if the operator selects the termination menu option, the battery falls below 7.5 V, or the

the flash card and loaded into the RAM whenever power is applied or the system is otherwise rebooted). The code executes in RAM, and accesses informa

Files Stored On the Flash Card For the standard MMP configuration (with a CTD and an ACM installed), during each profile, the system creates and store

McLane Moored Profiler How to contact us: • E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 508-495-3333 • Phone: 508-495-4000 •

Chapter 1 Introduction McLane Moored Profiler (MMP) This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the McLane Moored Profiler (MMP) an autonom

IMPORTANT Archive AUTOEXEC.BAT and MMP-N_NN.RUN onto a PC hard drive and bring copies to every deployment. If either of these files is inadvertently r

MMP Motherboard The motherboard contains the interface circuits that translate the signals and commands passing between the TT8v2, the peripheral comp

kit. Two terminal programs, Crosscut and Crosscut for Win, are also provided. Crosscut is DOS-based and Crosscut for Win is a Windows program. Inst

Independent Watchdog The system watchdog circuit is mounted on the motherboard and is composed of a DS1306 real-time clock chip, which sends periodic

during every hour of operation. When the TT8v2 receives this interrupt, the TT8v2 acknowledges and clears the request by communicating with the DS130

moving data onto the flash card. The duration of the data transfer is 10% - 15% of the elapsed profile time. ACM Measurements The ACM logs a 2-axis t

The on-board offload utility and the high-speed MMP Unpacker application cannot support non-standard sensor settings. Processing binary data files co

Three types of interfaces are available to support sensors equipped for serial communications: one 3-wire, full duplex, RS-232 port, one 3-wire, half

Appendix C Bench Top Deployment This Appendix contains a transcript of a simple bench top deployment. In addition to the bench top deployment transc

Deployment begins Automated sensor verification McLane Research Laboratories, USA

interface, you can easily and flexibly define the trajectory and sampling schedules. Profile patterns can include the full depth of the water column d

Sending command ***O OPEN MODE Expected response received. Proceeding to next command. Sending command ROP continuous clear address op

Previously programmed deployment menu Parameter range and consistency checks Includes sensor logging intervals before and a

Note this instruction These steps take approx. 1 minute. The flash card is reformatted during this process and the files are not recoverable us

[CTRL]-[C] gains control ACM logging started Expected response received. Proceeding to next command. Sending comma

Sensor start time logged Expected response received. Proceeding to next command. Sending command ZMEM

03/13/2002 15:22:55 Opening file E0000000.dat for storage of profile 0 engineering data. Beginning profile 0

Check for stop Stop found Based on time Motion end time logged CTD and ACM data transfer process begins by halting the sensors

CTD data transfer ends Resetting CTD for next profile CTD data secured Sending command LOG log=

ACM data transfer begins Dumping ACM data to flash card . . . Sending command CLOG Logging Ops Cleared Exp

ACM data transfer ends Resetting ACM for next profile Sending command DLEN 227 Expected response received. Proceedin

ACM Sting CTD ACM Sting Guide Wheel and Cable Retainer Drive Motor Guide Wheel and Cable Retainer Controller Housing Glass Spheres Mooring Cable CTD

ACM data secured Profile 0 is complete Waiting for Profile 1 CTD logging started Sending command ZMEM Execu

ACM logging started Initializing ACM logging pointers . . . Sending command ***O OPEN MODE Expected response received. Proceeding

Motion begins Finds stop Based on pressure Sending command ZMEM Exec

Data transfer process begins Programmed pause to provide sensor data for a post deployment sensor bias check, 120 seconds &

Sending command DLEN Dlen=455 Expected response received. Proceeding to next command. Opening file C0000001.dat for storage of

Expected response received. 65536 Proceeding to next command. Receiving block 0 of 2 . . . Sending command LGPTR=65536 Proceedin

Sending command BDMP Receiving block 2 of 2 . . . ACM profile data written to flash card. Enter <CTRL-C> now to wake up?

Back to the Main Menu … and a quick check of the odometer and trip meter It wasn't a very long deployment

sampling will prevent the profiler from spending a significant period of time parked at the top of the range. Deployment parameters for the first iter

The consistency checks and the calculated profile time limit indicate that no more than three single profiles can be completed in a 24 hour period ove

Specifications Dimensions Height 130.5 cm (51.4”) Width 33.3 cm (13.1”) Length (body) 50.5 cm (19.9”) ACM Sting (including hinged mount) protru

• a 1 week burst every 6 week • a 1 day burst every 6 days. Any schedule with a duty cycle of 1 part in 6 will extend the deployment duration to 1

each assigned to a different portion of the mooring or to a different portion of the water column on separate moorings. Another approach would be mul

An initial set of deployment definition parameters is shown below. Start 1| Countdown delay = 12:00:00 [HH:MM:SS] Schedule 2|

The initial iteration used continuous profiling through out the deployment. This is the highest possible sampling rate and provides a quick indicatio

offers high frequency sampling for 14 hours (slightly more than a tidal period) once each week for about 6 months. The coverage is less complete, but

The third alternative schedules bursts of 24 pairs at 1 hour intervals every 5 days (48 single profiles at 30 minute intervals would provide almost th

The additional current drain of the enhanced sensor suite should not present a problem. The file system constraint is typical for deployments with a

Notes Appendix C-30

Appendix D ACM Compass Calibration This appendix provides a detailed description of ACM compass calibration. Two programs that calculate compass offse

one of the cardinal points. Be sure the rows are in the proper order. Alternatively, you can create the text file manually. Fill the first, second,

MMP Components A standard MMP consists of the following: • Tattletale 8 version 2 Micro-Controller (the ‘brains’ of the MMP) • MMP Motherboard • F

new folders and files. The files you will need are acm_corr.exe, mglinstaller.exe, and a folder named bin that contains two files, FigureMenuBar.fig

4. Offset and scale factors will be displayed in the ‘Offset’ and ‘Scale’ text boxes. The plot window will display the corrected and uncorrected dat

hand indicated the positive direction of rotation.) Similarly, TY measures rotation about the x-axis and is positive when the profiler tips to starbo

and where θH is the angle of the horizontal component of the magnetic field vector measured clockwise from the positive y-axis. Defined in this way,

To collect the measurements in the table, the housing was aligned to magnetic north using a hand compass. Alignment to the other cardinal points was

Notes Appendix D-8

Appendix E Optional Transponder The transponder is an optional component of the MMP. When installed, it allows personnel on a research vessel to veri

8.0 KHz, …, 1111 selects 15.0 KHz. To meet the power output specification of the transponder the transmit frequency should only be changed within one

NOTE Transponder electronics and batteries may be absent. The transponder is an optional component that allows personnel on a research vessel to veri

Notes Appendix E-4

Component Description Flash Card and AT8 Board The flash card and AT8 board are the physical components of the MMP file system. The flash card plu

Appendix F Unpacking data using PDP-N_NN.EXE For MMP versions 3.01 or below, the stand-alone program PDP-N_NN (delivered on the CD in the Toolkit fo

3. Type PDP-3_01 (or other version) at the DOS prompt. 4. The screens that display and available selections are shown next. Format for text fil

<O> Set Options The Profiler Data Processor options format the ASCII text files allowing them to be read immediately by numerical analysis prog

Partial - Displays the first few unpacked records from each binary file as unpacking proceeds. The number of records displayed is set in Option ‘3’.

IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of data loss, copy the binary data files for the flash card to a hard drive, then, unpack the binary files from the har

Notes Appendix F-6

Appendix G Rev C Electronics Board User Interface • MMP Power Up Sequence → → → • The system displays the storage capacity of the flash card and th

→ • The operator sets the real time clock (RTC) by entering the date and time (MM:DD:YY:MM:SS) and pressing Enter. The watchdog clock (WDC) is autom

Welcome to the McLane Moored Profiler system initialization. 512.066 Mbyte flash card installed File system ca

Re-Booting the System The power-up sequence does not repeat unless the system is re-booted. Execute a “cold” re-boot by disconnecting the power and t

Component Description Drive Motor The drive motor control interface is composed of three DIO lines. One of the DIO lines sets the motor direction f

Powering Down the MMP To power off the MMP, complete the following steps: 4. Return to the Main Menu. 5. Select ‘Sleep’ from the menu. 6. Disconn

IMPORTANT McLane recommends that the RTC be set during the power-up sequence. When the MMP is powered on, the clock defaults to January 1,1970, 00:00

A sample Diagnostics display is shown below. Typing ‘X’, ‘x’, or [CTRL]-[C] will exit from Diagnostics and return to the Main Menu. The display can

If the output of the lithium battery is below 7.5 V, a warning message and a single system status line displays. Diagnostics automatically terminates

IMPORTANT Use the Flash Card Operations menu carefully. It is possible to delete files, including the firmware via this menu. Option <1> Fl

Option <3> Hex Dump Profile Count This option displays the profile count in hexadecimal notation. In the example below, the profile count is 01

Option <6> Format Flash Card This option formats the flash card. This utility can be used to insure that new cards are compatible with PicoD

TIME (prompts) TYPE filename G or GO[address] LO [ofs][;Bx[+]] [;G]

2 keystrokes begins wake-up [CTRL]-[C] completes wake-up <01/07/2005 15:58:51> Sleeping . . . Enter <CTRL-C> now to wake up?

13.7841, 21.7325, 0.4280 TX channel closed. Shutting down power to CTD. Press [ENTER] and CTD responds with scan Continue to press

1-8 Watchdog Flash Memory MMP Board Lithium Battery Drive Motor Computer (Crosscut) TT8v2 RS232RS232 RS232 C

Verifying CTD Settings To use the CTD pass-through utility, complete the following steps: 11. From the Bench Test option on the Main Menu, select &l

Step ñ Step í Step î Step ô Applying power and enabling COMMs to CTD . . . ready. Initializing TT8 communication channels .

Applying power to CTD . . . ready. Pressure = -0.712 dbar Press any key to continue. Figure G-20: Testing Pressure Info

Option <4> CTD Temperature Record This option sets how many and how frequently CTD temperature readings are recorded. Enter number of measurem

In addition to run mode, the ACM can be placed in “open mode”. It is in open mode that most ACM commands are active. To place the ACM in open mode

number of bytes per scan in the compressed binary format. NAME[ENTER] displays the status of that particular feature. 19. Type ROP [ENTER]. The syst

24. Once all of the settings are correct, type ***E[ENTER] to save settings in the ACM EEPROM. 25. Wait a few seconds for the ACM to add a carriage r

IMPORTANT Non-standard ACM settings will affect system operation during a deployment and are not recommended. Spin Test A spin test is conducted to

order in which the measurements appear in the scan. Translating the tilt, compass, and path velocity measurements into velocities in a Cartesian ear

The program parses the response to extract tilt and compass measurements, displays the result, and repeats the cycle until interrupted by the operator

Contacting McLane Research Laboratories McLane Research Laboratories can be accessed via the Web at http://www.mclanelabs.com or reached by email at

Default is up Motor in air, no load Ramp completed, Stop cmds Scrolling display begins Motor direction (Up/Down) [U] ? Beginning sta

Default sets brake ‘on’ ╔═════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Bench Tests ║

Option <9> Independent Watchdog This option allows the operator to test the watchdog circuit. The system watchdog circuit is composed of the DS

Test timing information System enters LPS Awakened by operator before test completion System restored to normal This test verifies

Watchdog resets TT8 and restarts system. Power-up sequence begins Counter expires Autonomous recovery begins Steps in the recovery display

File is initialized with reconstructed value of the profile count (no profiles had been conducted, so 0 is the correct value) Profile begins with PW

IMPORTANT Do not use the URAO feature to pre-program the MMP and then, at a later date, connect the battery and launch the profiler without further

For more information about the transponder, refer to the “Optional Transponder” appendix in this User Manual. Option <0> Offload Routines This

Selection ? F Set Fluorometer Gain: <A> Automatic <1> Fixed 1X <2> Fixe

The Auto setting will continuously monitor the voltage output and adjust the gain to match the signal level. The gain will increase one level when th

Notes 1-10

The voltage and gain data is recorded in the Engineering data file at the period of the Check Stop Interval. If the Turbidity sensor is disabled, th

The system turns on the sensors two minutes before the scheduled start time of each profile. Profiler motion begins at the scheduled start time. Dur

non-standard settings are programmed, the operator must process the binary data in the sensor files. The MMP offload utility and the unpacker progra

<3> Flash Card Ops <7> Offload Deployment Data Step í Step î Step ï M

Expected response received. Proceeding to next command. Expected response received. Averaging Interval Time = 00:15 Sending command ROP c

Programming a Deployment When deployment initialization is complete, the Deployment Menu displays. The menu re-displays after each change. IMPORTANT

MMP Deployment Definition Parameters Quick Reference Mooring ID: Displays as a three position numeric identifier (001 to 999) to differentiate data i

Shallow pressure: The intended “top” of the profiling range. The system stops profiling on an upward profile when the ambient pressure becomes less

Detailed Descriptions of MMP Deployment Parameters A more detailed description of deployment parameter settings follows. ID M| Mooring ID

a deployment and the countdown begins 1 to 2 minutes after the operator commits to a deployment. Profile 0 begins when the countdown reaches zero. Sc

Barotropic tides scatter into baroclinic motions above the southern flank of the HawaiianRidge. The site is west of Kaena Point in

Chapter 2 Mechanical Description This chapter describes and illustrates the mechanical components of the MMP. Frame, Skin and Front Plate All compone

00.00 0600 1200 1800 Actual Profile TimeReference Time Calculation Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 The actual time required for Profile

(longer) burst interval, to establish a new reference. Profile 1 and the first burst will begin at the new reference time. However, subsequent bursts

this setting, the MMP Unpacker produces one file per profile when the raw data from the flash card is processed. NOTE The default value for Profile

NOTE It is important to note that for shallow and deep pressure, the pressure stops are pressures, not depths. The measurements available to the MMP

The action taken after a zero pressure rate detection depends on the MMP depth, the current profiling direction, and the shallow or deep error progra

Allowed range: 0.0 dbar to 6000.0 dbar. Deep Error <E> Deep error defines a pressure above (more shallow than) the deep pressure stop. If the s

estimate to the nearest hour or quarter hour. Note that any subsequent changes to the shallow or deep pressures will automatically update the profil

NOTE During a profile, while the CTD is logging autonomously, the TT8v2 periodically sends a carriage return to the CTD over the serial communications

Deploy Verify and Proceed <V> This option indicates to the MMP that parameter selection is complete (in previous versions of the firmware, this

DPL = Deep Pressure Limit [dbar] SPL = Shallow Pressure Limit [dbar] NPS = Nominal Profiling Speed [dbar/sec] SLBP = Sensor Logging Before

The leading edge of the skin is recessed in a groove machined in the edge of the front plate. Installing or removing the drive motor, CTD, or ACM re

NOTE If burst mode is disabled (profiles/pairs per burst set to 1) or if continuous bursts are selected (burst interval set to 00 00:00:00), no burs

required to reach this distance and the start time of Profile 1 are also calculated. The endurance calculation involves some approximations and assum

accidental launch is less likely (the operator can also terminate the deployment by pressing [CTRL]-[C]). IMPORTANT Before you begin a deployment,

• zero pressure rate in mid-water more than five times • high motor current more than five times (a combination of mid-water zero pressure rates and

NOTE Once the flash card is removed from the MMP, the MMP Unpacker, a step by step Windows application that automatically unpacks the binary files w

<R> Range of Profiles This option selects Engineering, CTD, ACM, or all files for a range of profiles. Selection ? r Select data files

Sample File The sample shown next illustrates a display for a single profile (Profile 3) when ‘Single Profile’ and ‘All data files’ are selected. Th

CTD data CTD DATA Opening file C0000003.dat, CTD data from Profile 3 +01.

ACM data ACM DATA Opening file A0000070.dat, ACM data from Profile 3 -00.74 +00.05 +0.2322 +0

Engineering Data – Seabird Fluorometer and Turbidity The next example shows the Engineering Data display for Profile 3 when the Seapoint Fluorometer a

Top and Bottom Faired End Caps To access the electronics housing, remove the bottom end cap. First, lay the profiler on its right side. Then unscre

<1> Profiles.DAT displays the profile count (the number of the last profile of the deployment). If the profile count is unavailable, the system

<2> Deploy.DAT displays the conditions under which the deployment data was collected categorized as Deployment Parameters, System Configuration

<3> IRQ/Xcpt Log displays the time tagged log of interrupt requests (IRQ) and exceptions. The first entry is the creation time of the file an

<4> Profile Termination Log displays the last 10 profiles prior to termination. The Profile Termination Log is recorded only in EEPROM. Select

Profile: 554 Motion start: 11/25/2004 10:51:13 Motion stop: 11/25/2004 10:52:13 Start pressure: 1.

<8> Contacting McLane This option displays McLane contact information and includes the software version and serial number of your MMP.

Selection ? w Independent system watchdog successfully initialized. Watchdog alarm IRQ has been activated. Clock reads 01/30/2002 12:04:16 Ch

<Q> Exiting to the Monitor To exit to the monitor, at the Main Menu type ‘q’ or ‘Q’ followed by [ENTER]. A password prompt will display. Type

Appendix H Using the MMP Deployment Planner The MMP Deployment Planner Windows application creates deployment schedules with profile patterns. Dive 0

1. On the Project Tab (see Figure H-2), enter Dive 0 (the start of the initial MMP dive to the bottom). Use the calendar icon or type the date and t

Figure 2-5: Removing the End Cap Cable Retainers The cable retainers secure the MMP to the mooring cable and are machined from blocks of ultra high

Top and Bottom Stops The top and bottom stops (in dBars) are the allowed range for each profile in the pattern. The bottom stop cannot be below 6000

• EditÆCopy, EditÆPaste (or CTRL C, CTRL V) adds another instance of a profile. All profile settings are copied. • ‘Quick Add’ allows profiles to b

Ignore Profile Errors checkbox If ‘Ignore Profile Errors’ is checked, the pop-up error box will not display when the Deployment Planner detects a pr

Write SCHEDULE.DPL Write SCHEDULE.DPL saves the deployment schedule. Since the Deployment Planner can use the same profiles in other deployment sched

Figure H-7: Reset User Preferences • A log file is also generated and saved by default in the project directory (click Browse to choose a differe

Modifying Battery Endurance Values The Battery Endurance Calculation dialog displays the default current draw (in mAh) for each sensor selected on the

Understanding Dive Zero Dive Zero time is a critical setting that controls the deployment schedule. Understanding this setting is key to successful p

In Figure H-10 Dive Zero is October 1, 2008. The firmware calculates the start of the first pattern as Oct 10, 2008. PaPaFigure H-10: Dive Zer

In figure H-12, Dive Zero is October 20, 2008. The firmware calculates the first pattern in the list to begin on 10 October 2008 as scheduled after D

If Dive Zero needs to be changed, there is an opportunity to make adjustments in the firmware as shown in Figures H-13 and H-14 below. Figure H-13 sh

Glass Spheres The two glass spheres mounted in the frame together provide 20 kg (44lbs) of buoyancy to balance the weight of the pressure housings an

Figure H-14 shows the Deployment Screen. Select ‘D’ to set a new Dive Zero. McLane Research Laboratories, USA McLane Moored Profiler Version: MMP-4_2

Figure H-15 shows how changing Dive Zero to October 1, 2008 changed the Profile Schedule. Deployment Planner PIN: McLane D0 ╔═══════════

Appendix I Seapoint Analog Sensors MMP v3.03 firmware (or later) supports Seapoint Fluorometer and Turbidity optical sensors. This Appendix provides

Turbidity The Turbidity sensor is mounted in the black Delrin bracket adjacent to the fluorometer and shipped in a rotated position to protect the op

Bulkhead Connector Color Coding ACM – Black CTD – Yellow FLUOR – Red Electrical Specifications • MTE 8 connects to the CTD port (P5) TURB

Fluorometer Bulkhead (Red) MTE Pin Function Pin Color Pin Type 1 Power GND 1 Brown 1 MTE-9 2 Signal OUT 6 Blue MTE-9 8 3 Signal GND 5 Green

Appendix J Underwater Inductive Modem (UIM) Version 3.10 (and higher) of the MMP firmware supports real-time communication between the MMP and a surf

IMPORTANT When data transmission is complete, the SIM must be powered off before the next tone detect is sent; otherwise, both the surface modem and

Commands sent through the SIM/UIM system always take one of two forms: #nnCOMMAND or bnnCOMMAND. The nn is the UIM identification and is used by th

NOTE The MMP sends tones twice spaced 40 seconds apart, as a backup. The UIM should automatically generate a 4800 Hz tone for 2.5 seconds detectable

Pressure Housings and Cables Replace corroded pressure housing hardware as necessary (spare hardware is in the Toolkit). Gather excess cable length

6. After the MMP sends the entire data file, a CRC packet is sent that contains only a packet header (no data content). NOTE If required, the SC can

Data Format When a file or combination of files is requested, the MMP first sends the metadata for the next file to be transmitted. NOTE Mooring ID

File Transmission Protocol REQNEW MMP sends a listing of file names and sizes according to the following structure: { char name[12]; char zterm; }

SeaBird Firmware and Settings for 4K Packets SIM V2.8 (or later) and the UIM, SBE44 V1.9 (or later) support binary relay commands. The binary relay c

include gdata reply delay in datann reply do not enable control line on power up disable control line logic for relayed commands disable control line

2. Select <F> ‘File Deletion’. ╔═════════════════════════════════╗ ║ System Configuration ║

Deployment settings including file deletion and number of stored profiles can be viewed in DEPLOY.DAT . For more information, see the section “<7

Profiles/File Set To support the UIM interface (in MMP firmware version 3.10 and higher), the maximum allowed value for Profiles / file set is predef

Appendix K Turbidity/Fluorometer Inductive Coil Configuration This appendix provides photos and information about the MMP with Turbidity and Fluoro

To accommodate the Inductive Coil, the Fluorometer was moved closer to the ACM. As a result, the oil-filled cable connecting the ACM sting to the ACM

All connections between the controller and the other components of the system pass through the lower end cap. Cable for the serial communications po

Appendix L Sea-Bird CTD Sensors The Sea-Bird 41CP and 52MP CTD are optional MMP sensors (the 52MP CTD may have an optional Dissolved Oxygen Sensor)

Configuring the Firmware to Use a Sea-Bird CTD The MMP System Configuration menu specifies which sensors are enabled. To enable a Sea-Bird 41CP or 52

Verifying 41CP CTD Settings The 41CP CTD settings can be verified from the Bench Test menu in the MMP firmware. To display and verify settings, com

Verifying 52MP CTD Settings The 52MP CTD settings can be verified from the Bench Test menu in the MMP firmware. To display and verify settings, compl

Additional Notes This section provides some additional notes that apply to both the Sea-Bird 41CP and 52MP CTD sensors. NOTE For more in-depth info

Installing the 41CP CTD from the MMP Before first-time use, the Sea-Bird 41CP CTD must be installed on the MMP. A block and a clamp are added to the

Removing the 52MP CTD from the MMP A releasable polyethylene support strut was added to the MMP body for easier removal of the Sea-Bird 52MP CTD. Whe

7. Remove the MMP skin. 8. Turn the strut so that the notch faces up as shown in Figure L-10. Figure L-10: Strut with Notch Facing Up 9. Using a

10. Lift the strut up to remove the CTD. Figure L-12: Removing the Strut 11. Using an Allen wrench, remove the mounting screws (ensure that the

12. Carefully lift the 52MP CTD from the sensor mount as shown in Figure L-14. Figure L-14: Lifting the CTD from the Sensor Mount 13. Unplug th

IMPORTANT The relief valve will open automatically if dangerously high internal pressure is created by battery out-gassing. Take appropriate precauti

Appendix M Aanderaa Oxygen Optode Sensor MMP firmware release version 3.16 (and above) supports the Aanderaa 3830 Oxygen Optode, an optional sensor

Configuring the Firmware to Use an Aanderaa Optode The MMP System Configuration menu specifies which sensors are enabled. To enable an Aanderaa Optode

Verifying Aanderaa Optode Settings Use the Bench Tests menu in the MMP firmware to view and verify Aanderaa Optode settings. To display and verify s

27. Type ‘Get_All’ to display Optode settings as shown in Figure M-6. Verify the following settings: Interval = 30 and Output = 100. Get_All Protec

30. Select <N> Aanderaa Optode in the Bench Tests menu. A sample data point displays as shown in Figure M-7. ╔═

Collecting Data with the Aanderaa Optode Optode data is logged in the Engineering File as shown in Figure M-8. When the Optode is disabled or switch

Estimating Battery Endurance At each MMP ‘stop check interval’ the Optode is powered on, data is collected and the Optode is powered off. As a res

Notes Appendix M-8

Appendix N MMP w/ Battery Housing Glass Sphere Extension This appendix provides photos and information about assembling the MMP with Battery Housing

D-2647-AFrame Plate ‘A’C-2649 Frame Plate ‘F’C-2649Frame Plate ‘F’6” Spacer Leg (4)4-3/8” Spacer Leg (4)Battery Housing Glass SphereM3100A

ACM The ACM electronics housing contains compass and tilt sensors. Figure 2-12 shows the FSI Acoustic Current Meter (ACM). The ACM communications and

1. Remove bottom end cap. 2. Remove bolts and install temporary support legs (Figure N-3 and N-4). Figure N-3: Removing Bottom Bolts

4. Remove “top” sphere as shown in Figure N-7. Figure N-8: Removing Panel Cap Screw Figure N-7: Removing “Top” Sphere 5. Remove fr

Figure N-9: Installing Nylon Studs 6. Install 2.5” Nylon Studs as shown in Figure N-9. 7. Install M3100A 3rd Sphere Extension Plate as shown i

8. Install Front Panel Extension as shown in Figure N-11. Figure N-11: Installing Front Panel Extension 9. Install 4 3/8” Spacer Legs

10. Re-install “Top” Sphere as shown in Figure N-13. Figure N-13: Reinstalling “Top” Sphere 11. Install Frame Plate ‘F’ and 6” Spacer

12. Re-install Frame Plate ‘A’ as shown in Figure N-15. Figure N-15: Frame Plate ‘A’ Reinstalled 13. Install and tighten cap screws on

14. Tighten cap screws on Frame Plate ‘A’ as shown in Figure N-17. Figure N-17: Tightening Cap Screw on Frame Plate ‘A’ 15. Install Glass

16. Route and connect cables from battery housing sphere to controller housing as shown in Figure N-19. 17. Install extension skin as shown in Figur

18. Reinstall top end cap with horsehair padding as shown in Figure N-21 and N-22. Figure N-21: Reinstalling Horsehair

Appendix N-12 Notes

The sting mounts on a hinged bracket to allow the mooring cable to pass beneath. The bracket also allows the ACM sensor to be located on the cente

MMP User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction...

IMPORTANT When positioning the ACM, place the MMP right side down (with the McLane label visible on the drive motor as in Figure 2-13). Laying the

Figure 2-15: Mounting the ACM Sting Removing the ACM Electronics Housing To remove the ACM housing first remove the left side of the MMP skin, then

Reinstalling the ACM Electronics Housing To reinstall the ACM electronics housing first locate the milled depression in the top face of the end cap.

Motor Housing and Drive Wheel The motor is also connected to and powered from the controller housing. The DC brush motor and 46:1 gearbox operate i

The drive motor assembly is suspended from the frame in a bracket. The pivoting bracket has two rotational degrees of freedom and allows the drive

Notes 2-16

Chapter 3 Electronic Description Controller Electronics Stack (Rev D) The Rev D controller is a three board stack mounted on the chassis plate betwee

As shown in the schematic in Figure 3-2, the CTD, ACM, INDUCTIVE MODEM, FLUOROMETER and TURBIDITY sensors each have dedicated switched power connec

Flash card Figure 3-3: MMP Rev D Flashcard The middle circuit board is a TattleTale 8 (TT8v2) microcontroller manufactured by Onset Computer Corpor

Battery Connection Connecting and disconnecting the main battery is the only way to switch the MMP on and off. The Rev D board has two battery conne

Packing and Storage... 4-5 Packing the Sting in the

Controller Electronics Stack (Rev C) The Rev C controller is a three board stack mounted on the chassis plate between the controller housing end cap

MMP Controller Electronics (Rev C)COM1 MOT RXPONDER BATTERY FREQUENCY ANALOGACMCTD Tattletale 8Board (TT8) AT8 Board ATA Flash Card ~0.5 GbyteWatchdo

Flash card Figure 3-7: Rev C Flash Card IMPORTANT For reliability, McLane strongly recommends using only type SDP3B SanDisk FlashDisk PCMCI

The wiring harness can be traced back by hand from the CTD, ACM, COM1, and MOTOR edge connectors to the corresponding bulkhead connectors on the end

Battery Connection Connecting and disconnecting the main battery is the only way to switch the MMP on and off. To connect the main battery, complete

3-10 Notes

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Storage Cleaning and Inspection Procedures Several maintenance procedures are recommended for the MMP. Before deployment,

Apply a thin, even coating of lubricant to the o-rings when they are installed and inspected. McLane recommends Parker O-Lube, a barium-based grease

Connector Alignment All of the cables and connectors are keyed to indicate the correct orientation. The “thumb bump” on the outside of the cable conn

tightened. A thin coating of non-metal, anti-seize, thread compound should be applied to the screws before they are threaded into the titanium pressu

Option <5> ACM Communication ... 7-20 FSI ACM...

IMPORTANT The lithium in the battery pack qualifies as Class 9 hazardous goods. U.S. and international regulations require shipping the main lithium b

Packing the Sting in the Crate The sting fits in the crate next to the top section of the MMP. Slide a short length of the oil filled cable out from

Stabilizing the Motor in the Crate To prevent the MMP motor from moving and becoming damaged during shipment, the crate contains additional inside sup

Notes 4-8

Chapter 5 Operations Ballasting the MMP Ballast sheet calculations must be performed for each new deployment. Accurate ballasting is absolutely essen

Understanding the Ballast Sheet A detailed description of ballast calculations and a sample ballast sheet are included in the section that follows.

McLane Moored Profiler Ballast Sheet Project: Test Institute Date Ballasted: 8-31-2003 MMP S/N: 1000-02 MMP Electronics S/N: 0444 CTD S/N: 1300 ACM S

Notes: Item 15 is calculated as Average Down Profile Motor Current less Average Up Profile Motor Current If ballast is added to pressure housing ite

4 - MMP Volume (in cc)  The formula for volume calculation is: (Item A + Item D) − 1 / , or, MMP Air Weight − MMP Water Wei

16 – Effective Motor Current Change for Neutrally Bouyant MMP (in mA)  Item 16 = Item 15 / 2. 17 – Ballast Air Weight Correct

Endurance Parameters... 7-57 Single Profile Current ...

To allow for complete temperature equilibration McLane leaves MMPs suspended at the bottom of the test well for a minimum of ten hours before recordin

Notes 5-8

Chapter 6 Launch and Recovery This chapter describes a basic MMP launch and recovery operation and provides sample steps that you can refer to and mod

475 dbar stopper dede ep error ep pressure shallow pressure sh allow error stopper 5000 m 600 dbar 2450 dbar 2525 dbar 2500 dbar 500 dbar if (δP

Launch Preparation To launch the MMP, program the deployment as described in Chapter 7 “MMP User Interface” and continue with the following steps: 1.

Figure 6-4: Removing the Cable Retainers 4. Launch the subsurface float using the crane and begin streaming the mooring cable behind the ship using

12. Use the crane to slide the profiler down the cable and into the water. When the MMP is sufficiently immersed to avoid unnecessary snap loads, rel

Figure 6-5: Recovering an MMP 5. Once the MMP has been lifted clear, pull it onto the deck and release it from the tether. The drive motor may be r

Chapter 7 MMP Firmware 4.X User Interface This chapter describes menu options and screens in MMP 4.X firmware versions. MMP 4.X firmware supports t

2. Activating the Watchdog circuit: • The watchdog circuit is activated. A warning displays if a problem is detected. Typing ‘w’ or ‘W’ at the Main

ACM Compass Calibration Step 5 – Removing the Bias Angle ... 8-27 Mapping Velocity Measurements to the Cartesian Earth Frame..

Step ì System initialization countdown Step í Watchdog activation Step î Flash card sizing Step ï Setting RTC [ENTER] sets

Prompts and Key Combinations The following information describes prompts and frequently used key combinations: • Upper and lower case alphabetic char

The Main Menu - Operating the MMP The MMP Main Menu displays after firmware initialization. This menu controls all firmware operations. This section

IMPORTANT McLane recommends setting the RTC during the power-up sequence. When the MMP is powered on, the clock defaults to January 1,1970, 00:00:00.

Selection ? 2 Press any key to pause/continue display, <X> to exit. RTC: 11/02/2006 11:53:59 WDC: 11/02/2006 11:53:58 10.8 Vb

Main battery is extremely low and should be replaced before running diagnostics. RTC: 01/28/2006 16:35:46 WDC: 01/28/2006 16:35:46

Option <1> Flash Card Size/Free This option measures the total capacity and remaining free space on the flash card and calculates the number of

Selection ? 2 Directory of A: AUTOEXEC.BAT 9 11-02-06 11:45 MMP-4_01.RUN 429,894 08-11-06 14:55 DEPLOY.DAT 158

Option <5> Exchange Flash Cards This option allows a “hot swap” to remove or install a flash card with the firmware powered on. When the swap i

Option<7> Command Line Interface This option provides a command line for full access to PicoDOS. Before using this option, make a copy of the

Appendix E Optional Transponder... E-1 Transponder Transducer Assembly ...

enough for the cumulative effect of a small drain (a few milliamps), to be a significant factor in the energy budget of a deployment. The firmware ent

FSI CTD The screens and descriptions shown next refer to the Falmouth Scientific, Inc. (FSI) CTD. Screens for pass-through communications to the Sea-

IMPORTANT To terminate the communication session and power down the sensor, press [CTRL]-[C] at anytime, regardless of the current operational mode of

8. Press [ENTER] to return the CTD to Open Mode. 9. Press [CTRL]-[C] to terminate the session and shut down the CTD. 10. Re-establish communications

Sea-Bird CTD The screens and descriptions shown next refer to the Sea-Bird 41CP and 52MP CTD (the 52MP CTD may have an optional Dissolved Oxygen Senso

3. At the next S>prompt, type [CTRL]-[C] to power off the CTD. 4. Type <CR> to return to the Bench Test Menu. Verifying 52MP CTD Settings

3. At the next S>prompt, type [CTRL]-[C] to power off the CTD. 4. Type <CR> to return to the Bench Test Menu. Option <2> CTD Pressur

Option <4> CTD Temperature Record This option sets the number and frequency of recording CTD temperature. Enter number of measurements to reco

IMPORTANT To terminate the communication session and power down the sensor, type [CTRL]-[C] at anytime, regardless of the current operational mode.

If the response to Read Operational Parameters (ROP), varies from the expected one, enter commands from the list below to correct the settings: Comman