RBR quartz3 BPR zero, Manual

Page 1: ...rbr global com INSTRUMENT GUIDE BPR zero...

Page 2: ...Orientation and datum location 10 3 4 Underwater battery canisters 11 4 General maintenance 12 4 1 Support kit 12 4 2 Replacing the O rings 13 4 3 Replacing batteries 15 4 4 Replacing desiccant capsul...

Page 3: ...ere high stability and resolution of absolute pressure measurements are critical Its applications include detection of natural disasters such as avalanches earthquakes severe weather tsunamis and wake...

Page 4: ...roscientific unit with batteries 30Kg in air 18Kg in water Each sample can include multiple readings Exceeding the absolute maximum pressure will damage the instrument Temperature sensor Specification...

Page 5: ...e switching value Internal LTC batteries only no valve operation RBRfermata with LTC batteries with the valve activated every 20 days Speed Time days Number of samples Time days Number of samples 8Hz...

Page 6: ...t Rx 5 D N C RD A Data input into the instrument Rx 6 D N C TD B Data output from the instrument Tx External MINK connector pinout Pin No RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet 1 Power 9 5V to 30V 2 N C RD A Data out...

Page 7: ...sensor end cap down Alternatively you can lay it on the side Unscrew and remove the two cap screws using a 5mm hex key Rest the battery end cap on the side of the instrument as shown Locations of cap...

Page 8: ...ensure it fits in place Reinstall the two cap screws and tighten to 1 4 turn past tight 10Nm max USB C port Do not pull on the wires attached to the connector 3 2 RBRquartz BPR zero interface The RBR...

Page 9: ...rts End cap types The RBRquartz BPR zero battery end caps may support a MINK 10 FCR connector two MINK 10 FCR connectors or two MCBH 6 MP connectors depending on the type Dual MINK battery end cap MIN...

Page 10: ...wn in the first image below It is recommended to deploy the instrument vertically with the battery end cap up and the sensor end cap down It is acceptable to deploy horizontally if necessary Recommend...

Page 11: ...For standard RBR instruments this is approximately a 40x improvement to our extended battery carriage capacity RBRfermata RBRfermata deep Specification Description Weight with LTC batteries 13kg in ai...

Page 12: ...vides one support kit per every three instruments ordered If you need more units contact RBR RBRquartz3 BPR zero support kit The RBR support kit contains an assortment of basic accessories and spare p...

Page 13: ...backup Both are required to protect the instrument from flooding To access the O rings open the instrument Location of the O rings main O ring backup O ring Inspecting the O rings and mating surfaces...

Page 14: ...one compound included in the support kit Install the main O ring by pushing it into place and popping it into its groove Install the backup O ring ensuring that the concave side is facing toward the m...

Page 15: ...ng battery life during deployment assuming fresh batteries by tracking power consumption in mAh See Ruskin User Guide Standard Loggers3 for more information on predicting battery life Replacing the ba...

Page 16: ...into their sockets Once all the capsules are secured insert the battery end cap back in its place See Closing the instrument Location of the desiccant capsules All instruments ship with fresh reusabl...

Page 17: ...silicone compound provided with your instrument Apply the silicone compound to all female connectors before every mating Ensure each connector hole is filled with approximately 30 lubricant Lubricati...

Page 18: ...oaking in vinegar for more than 24 hours may damage the O ring and increase the chances of a leak 4 7 Calibrating the instrument Factory calibration coefficients are calculated for each sensor and the...

Page 19: ...h deployment you will maintain the pressure sensor accuracy and extend its life Required materials 5mm hex key O ring Silicone grease Replacement absorbent pads Recommended handling materials Latex or...

Page 20: ...he slit on the side Wrap the remaining pad around the container going clockwise once If any length of the pad is left loosen it so that there is only one full layer wrapped around the container any ad...

Page 21: ...ssue remotely In some cases you may have to return your instrument to RBR for further servicing To return a product to RBR for an upgrade repair or calibration please contact our support team to obtai...

Page 22: ...dated Specifications Hardware General maintenance Pressure sensor maintenance and Repair sections Added information on the external pressure adaptor kit removing the oil bladder and servicing the valv...