Campbell-scientific OBS-Mobile Software for Archer-OBS Manuel d'utilisateur

OBS-Mobile11/09 Copyright © 2007-2009Campbell Scientific, Inc.

Section 1. Operations 1.3 Pop-Up Menus OBS-Mobile has Pop-up menus for Files, and OBS-3A (see FIGURE 1-5). FIGURE 1-5. OBS Mobile Pop-Up Menus The

Section 1. Operations FIGURE 1-6. Dialog Box for Changing Baud Rate 1.5 Testing Sensors 1. Before daily operations and deployments, verify the in

Section 1. Operations FIGURE 1-7. Test Data Sample FIGURE 1-8. Window for Viewing Instrument Information 1-6

Section 1. Operations 1.6 Water-Density and Barometric Corrections Since depths are estimated from pressure measurements, it is important to set t

Section 1. Operations length or the 2048 / rate. Note: the product of the rate and the duration cannot exceed 2048. Rate: Rate is the frequency of

Section 1. Operations interval that will show the changes in turbidity and water depth that you wish to investigate. Rate sets the number measuremen

Section 1. Operations 3. Click Start Survey and check data flow in data window. 4. A file for logging data was created when you started the OBS-

Section 1. Operations 1.12 Cyclic Sampling This mode is for logging data at regular time intervals such as 1, 10, 15, 30, etc. minutes for example.

Section 1. Operations 1.13 Data Retrieval 1. Remove dummy plug and connect OBS-3A to PC with test cable. 2. Run the OBS-Mobile (see Section 1.2).

Section 1. Operations 1.15 View Data 1. Click and select a file to view. 2. Click to view data. 1.16 Graphing 1. Click and select a file to v

Section 1. Operations 1.18 Erasing Data Memory To erase the flash data memory, do the following: 1) Click on the OBS-3A pop up menu. 2) Select

Section 2. Troubleshooting This section will help you isolate problems that can be easily fixed such as cable-continuity, processor reset, and batte

Section 2. Troubleshooting 4. The OBS-3A and the Archer are not set to the same baud rate or communication protocol (e.g. RS-232, USB, RS-485). • C

Section 2. Troubleshooting Bright sun near the surface ( < 2 meters) or black-colored sediments cause erroneous OBS readings. Do not survey in sh

Section 2. Troubleshooting 2-4

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License for Use This software is protected by United States copyright law and international copyright treaty provisions. The installation and use of t

Limited Warranty The following warranties are in effect for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment of the original purchase. These warranties are

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Section 1. Operations 1.1 Software Installation Insert the CD and select “Install OBS-Mobile”. Follow the installation wizard to install the softw

Section 1. Operations FIGURE 1-2. Designating Your Own File Name and Destination Data received from OBS-3A while it is connected to the Archer will

Section 1. Operations 3. Connect the OBS-3A to the Archer with the test cable (FIGURE 1-4). FIGURE 1-4. Connections and Wiring of Field Cable MCIL