User Manual for AML Oceanographic BaseX2
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• be on whenever the data/power cable is plugged into the instrument.
• turn on whenever the red shorting plug is inserted into the instrument.
The small LED indicator displays are as follows:
• Single amber flash: The instrument WiFi is on and the GPS has locked.
• Double amber flash: The instrument WiFi is on and there is no GPS lock.
While the large LED will cease flashing after 5 minutes of inactivity to conserve power, the
small LED will remain active as long as the red shorting plug is inserted or the data/power
cable is attached.
Configuring Sampling Parameters Using SeaCast
SeaCast is free software provided for use with AML Oceanographic instruments. It can be used
to set up an instrument for profiling or monitoring data, as well as downloading, graphing, and
exporting the collected data.
Full details on the instrument configuration process and the software’s capabilities can be found
in the SeaCast manual. It is highly recommended that the SeaCast manual be reviewed prior to
instrument usage.
Configuring Sampling Parameters through the Terminal
Instruments can also be configured for deployment using a terminal emulation program like
HyperTerminal, RealTerm, or Tera Term. Communications with the instrument must be
established using the correct communications port and settings. The communications settings
are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control, and the desired baud rate.
Note: The user must select a baud rate of 38400 or 115200 if connecting via serial cable,
including serial connection via SeaCast. The factory default is 115200.
In general, it is recommended that the instrument be configured with SeaCast. However, if
connected via terminal emulation the steps listed below must be completed by issuing text
commands.
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