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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions tell you how to handle, configure, test and launch your PROV-CARBON float.
Please read these instructions carefully and follow them closely to ensure your PROV-CARBON float
functions as intended.
5.1. Handling Precautions
PROV-CARBON 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 PROV-CARBON's test port can easily be broken. Be careful to
protect it from impact.
NOTE:
Regulations state that PROV-CARBON must not be switched on during transport.
5.2. Necessary Equipment
The tools necessary to check that PROV-CARBON is functioning correctly and to prepare it for the Mission
are:
(1) A PC.
The most convenient way of communicating with PROV-CARBON 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 PROV-CARBON and the PC. This is
provided with PROV-CARBON when it arrives from the factory.
5.3. Connecting the PC
Connect the PC's serial port (usually called COM1 or COM2) to PROV-CARBON using the interface cable
provided. The connection to PROV-CARBON is via its test port - an XSJ-5-BCR submersible connector
located on the float's upper cover (see
the 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
PROV-CARBON
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2). Remove the protective cover from the test port and insert
PAGE : 12 / 70
DATE : 20/12/2007
INDEX : A
REF. : DOC07220
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