November 5, 2010
Rev1.4
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TR-1060 loggers
To establish a link between the logger and a computer, open the
logger and locate the data port mounted in the middle part of the inner
assembly adjacent to the battery holder. The supplied RS232 cable
has two sizes of plugs. The narrower plug goes into the logger
connector. The other plug fits into the 9-pin serial port on your
computer.
If your computer does not have an available serial port, but does have a USB port, a serial
to USB adapter may be used. Simply fit the serial connector end into the serial to USB
adapter and plug the adapter into the USB port on the computer.
Please note that the USB adapter’s drivers must be installed before it will work.
Deployment
Once you have ensured that the batteries are fresh, inspected the O-rings and programmed
the logger (see
Configuration and Scheduling operation on page 6
for programming
instructions), the instrument is ready to be deployed. There are three precautions you
should take to avoid damaging the logger:
1.
Heed the maximum pressure rating. All RBR loggers with pressure sensors are
individually rated to a maximum depth/pressure. This is indicated by the label which is
placed on the logger’s sensor end cap. Loggers which do not have a pressure sensor do
not have this label, but are limited by the maximum depth/pressure rating of either the
logger housing itself or of the sensors.
2.
Avoid physical stress to the logger. Any type of clamp or bracket which introduces
pointed stress to the logger body is not recommended for use in logger mooring, mounting,
and/or other deployment. Stress due to improper mounting may cause the logger to leak,
resulting in the loss of valuable data or permanent damage to the electronics. RBR can
provide proper mooring and mounting clamps suited to your specific application.
3.
Use desiccant when necessary. If the logger is closed up in a hotter, more humid
environment than the deployment environment, internal condensation can result. Since
condensation may cause the circuitry to malfunction, it is advised under these
circumstances that you contact RBR for an application specific solution; this may involve the
installation of desiccant prior to deployment.
