In-situ Aquaculture Buoy Manual (purchased after 28 May 20 Manuel d'utilisateur

Installation ManualAquaculture Buoy with RDO®Titan ProbeDecember 2013Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge,

10Replace the RDO Classic Sensor CapThe RDOClassic Sensor Cap has a 1-year typical life, and a 15-month total life, afterthe instrument takes its fir

11Figure 4.6 RDO Titan Probe with RDO Classic Sensor Cap removed8. Inspect the sensor lens. If necessary, clean the lens with a lint-free lens cloth.

12Adjust the Wiper BrushIt is important that the wiper brush be clean and properly adjusted.1. Remove the lid from the battery box.2. Remove the red l

13Installing the Cleaning Tablet1. Remove the cap from the bottom of the bush motor housing tube.2. Place a new chlorine or bromine tablet in the cap.

14Buoy TransceiverOverviewThe transceiver consists of the following items.l A microprocessor that is programmed to take sensor readings at given inter

15l It is a binary switchl The address is the sum of the values of the binary switches that are in the "on" or"up" position. Figur

16Connecting Power to the Transceiver and Buoy1. Use a screwdriver to remove the cover from the battery box.Figure 7.1 Top of buoy with battery box co

17Radio DescriptionThe buoy system uses a 900 MHz spread-spectrum radio manufactured by DigiInternational Inc. The radio network configuration is site

18Radio Network Diagram Including a Repeater

19Programming the Radio Network Settings1. Align the radio pins with the sockets on the programming module and press thereplacement radio into place.2

2Copyright © 2013 by In-Situ Inc. All rights reserved.This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. No partof this d

20Figure 9.2 Digi X-CTU software, Terminal tab12. Type atid followed by the 4-digit ID number (e.g. atid3456) and click Enter.13. Type atwr and click

21Install Desiccant PackA desiccant pack is included in the kit. Place a desiccant pack inside the transceiverhousing, while taking care not to distur

22Host Computer OverviewThe host computer can be any Microsoft®Windows®-based computer operating with aWindows 98 or later operating system. Additiona

23Aquaculture SoftwarePond Status ScreenThe Pond Status screen offers a quick view of farm data from the last 24 hours.Figure 12.1 Annotated Pond Stat

2410 Temperature—Value displayed in degrees C or F11VDC—The buoy battery voltage that the probe is receiving, not the actualvoltage from the battery.

25Farm Status ScreenThe Farm Status screen can quickly reveal problems with ponds and monitoringequipment. This real-time screen is updated every minu

26Graphical ViewFrom the Farm Status screen, click on a pond icon, and select Graphics from themenu that appears. A chart of oxygen readings and the a

27Aerator ReportFrom the Farm Status screen, click on a pond icon, and select Aerator Report fromthe menu that appears.The aerator report can be print

28Set AeratorsThe Set Aerators screen allows you to set ON and OFFlimits for each aerator in eachpond. This screen also allows you to set minimum amp

29Monitor AnalysisThe Analysis menu provides access to the Communication File and the Monitor Filethat can be used for troubleshooting and system anal

3Table of Contents1 Safety Information5Hazard Symbols that may Appear in the Manual 5Precautionary Labels that many Appear on the Product 52 Specifica

30Monitor FileThe Monitor File displays a snap shot view of dissolved oxygen and amperagereadings. This file also displays aerator ON and OFF commands

31DatabaseThe database enables setup and changes to farm configuration. Do not make changesto the database unless you are very familiar with the syste

32Software Settings ScreenThe Software Settings screen allows you to make changes to communication andcontrol settings. From the Config menu select Pr

33Screen Text DescriptionEarly Off DifferentialValue that defines what is a large enough shift inoxygen values to override the "Early Off "

34Screen Text DescriptionEmail/Text AddressesEnter email addresses or cell phone text/email address thatwill receive alerts. Maximum 4. For questions

35Cleaning, Maintenance, and StorageStorage RecommendationsIf you remove the buoy from service seasonally, remove the battery from the buoy andstore i

36Cleaning the Probe BodyWith the sensor cap installed on the probe, gently scrub the probe body with a soft-bristled brush or nylon dish scrubber. Us

37ServiceObtaining Repair ServiceIf you suspect your system is malfunctioning and repair is needed, you can help assureefficient servicing by followin

38If an instrument is returned to our Service Center for repair orrecalibration without a statement that it has been cleaned anddecontaminated, or if

39Decontamination and Cleaning Form

48 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage35Storage Recommendations 35Maintaining the Rotating Wiper Brush 35Maintaining the Cleaner Shaft 35Maintaining th

40TroubleshootingInspect the BuoyIf you suspect that something has malfunctioned in the buoy, pull the buoy from thepond and inspect the following ite

5Safety InformationPlease read this manual before unpacking or installing any part of this system.Hazard Symbols that may Appear in the ManualDanger—I

6SpecificationsBuoy SpecificationsOperating temperature 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)Storage temperature -5° to 60° C (23° to 140° F)Dimensions (W x H x

7OverviewThe In-Situ Aquaculture System provides large or small fish farming operations with areliable and easy-to-maintain water quality monitoring s

8Figure 3.1 Main components of the buoy1 Radio transceiver2 Solar panel (behind the battery box)3 Battery box4 DO sensor, cleaning brush, and cleaning

9RDO Titan ProbeThe RDO Titan Probe ships pre-installed on the buoy. The RDO Titan Probe has anoptical dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature sensor, w