Operating Instructions; Handling Precautions; Necessary Equipment; Connecting The Pc - Kannad PROVBIO-B Manuel Utilisateur

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions tell you how to handle, configure, test and launch your PROVBIO-B float. Please
read these instructions carefully and follow them closely to ensure your PROVBIO-B float functions as
intended.

5.1. Handling Precautions

PROVBIO-B is designed to withstand submersion at great depths for long periods of time (up to five years).
This remarkable specification in oceanographic instrumentation is possible thanks to the protection of the
casing by an anti-corrosion coating. This coating is sensitive to impact. Damage to the coating can
accelerate the corrosion process.
NOTE:
Take precautions to preserve the anti-corrosion coating during handling. Remove the
float from its packing only when absolutely necessary.
NOTE:
The plastic housing of PROVBIO-B's test port can easily be broken. Be careful to protect
it from impact.
NOTE:
Regulations state that PROVBIO-B must not be switched on during transport.

5.2. Necessary Equipment

The tools necessary to check that PROVBIO-B is functioning correctly and to prepare it for the Mission are:
(1) A PC.
The most convenient way of communicating with PROVBIO-B is with a PC in terminal emulation mode.
Among other advantages, this allows storage of configuration parameters and commands. You can use
any standard desktop or laptop computer. The PC must be equipped with a serial port (usually called
COM1 or COM2).
(2) VT52 or VT100 terminal emulation software.
The Hyper Terminal emulation software can be used.
(3) An RS232 interface cable.
You will need an RS232 interface cable to connect between PROVBIO-B and the PC. This is provided
with PROVBIO-B when it arrives from the factory.

5.3. Connecting the PC

Connect the PC's serial port (usually called COM1 or COM2) to PROVBIO-B using the interface cable
provided. The connection to PROVBIO-B is via its test port - an XSJ-5-BCR submersible connector located
on the float's upper cover (see
interface cable's connector, taking care not to break the plastic housing of the test port.
NOTE:
Before inserting, check that the interface cable's connector is oriented correctly. Failure
to orient the connector correctly before insertion could damage the contacts.
Use your PC's terminal emulation software to configure the selected serial port for:
9,600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
no parity
full duplex
no flow control
The pin-out for the PROVBIO-B's test port is shown below:
PROVBIO-B
page
2). Remove the protective cover from the test port and insert the
Figure 4: Test port pin-out, view from above
PAGE : 12 / 72
DATE : 26/03/2008
INDEX : A
REF. : DOC08018

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