IDRONAUT – Brugherio (MB) OCEAN SEVEN 310 CTD 01-2019
Throughout this manual, the following terms are used:
Cast As a whole of the data set collected in the same way in a determined
sampling point.
Data set As a whole of configured parameters expressed in physical or
chemical units and acquisition date and time, collected at
programmed sampling interval, (i.e. once per second, once per
depth increment).
Raw data – ADC Counts As a whole set of data acquired by means of the ADC and the
conditioning circuits, from the configured sensors and are
expressed in numeric decimal or hexadecimal format.
Non-verbose mode This term refers to a probe that has been configured to use a
communication protocol (computer oriented) to communicate with
the operator.
Verbose mode This term refers to a probe that has been configured to use the MMI
functions to communicate with the operator.
ON condition This term refers to a fully operative probe, waiting for commands
from the operator or running the requested command.
OFF condition This term refers to a probe electronically switched off. In this state,
the probe draws negligible amount of current from the battery.
MMI This term refers to the set of common rules, which the operator must
follow during the operation of probe in verbose mode.
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation.
IDRONAUT DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE OCEAN SEVEN 310
The following documents are available in the “Literature & Manual” folder on the USB-data storage key
distributed with the OCEAN SEVEN 310 CTD.
❖ OCEAN SEVEN Probes Data Transmission Protocol Description
❖ IDRONAUT Deck Unit Operator’s & Installation manual
❖ REDAS-5 Condensed Manual
❖ OCEAN SEVEN Portable Reader Operator’s Manual
SOFTWARE UPDATES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Please visit our website download area for software updates and technical support: http://www.idronaut.it
WARRANTY
The OCEAN SEVEN 310 CTD is covered by a one-year limited warranty that extends to all parts and labour
and covers any malfunction that is due to poor workmanship or due to errors in the manufacturing process.
The warranty does not cover shortcomings that are due to the design, nor does it cover any form of
consequential damage because of errors in the measurements. If there is a problem with your OCEAN SEVEN
310, first try to identify the problem by following the procedure outlined in the troubleshooting section of this
manual. Please contact your representative or IDRONAUT Sr.l. if the problem is identified as a hardware
problem or if you need additional help in identifying the problem. Please make sure to contact IDRONAUT
S.r.l. to obtain the relevant instructions before the OCEAN SEVEN 310 or any module is returned to
IDRONAUT (see cleaning instructions).
For systems under warranty, IDRONAUT S.r.l. will attempt to ship replacement parts before the
malfunctioning part is returned. We encourage you to contact us immediately if a problem is detected and we
will do our best to minimize the downtime. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual.
However, IDRONAUT S.r.l. makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. IDRONAUT S.r.l. shall not be liable
for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or
use of this manual or the examples herein. The information in this document is subject to change without
notice.