This article demonstrates how to affix the NR Lite2 terrestrial PAR sensor to a CB-650, 950, or 1250 buoy using the manufacturer’s CMB 1 mounting bracket. Required Tools 10mm socket 13mm wrench 13mm socket Level CMB1 Mount Hardware (1) CMB 1 Mounting brace (3) V-blocks (4ea) M8 flat washer, lock washer, nut (2) M8x99x71 U-bolts (4ea) […]
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NexSens Underwater PAR Arm Installation
This article demonstrates how to mount a LI-COR 192 PAR sensor onto a Unistrut arm for small and large instrument cages. Required Tools Socket/combination wrench sets: 3/8″, 7/16″, 9/16″ Size 25 metric Allen wrench Flat head screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver Included Components All Cage Sizes Mounting Block HydroWiper to Mounting Block– (7) 10-32x 1-3/8 pan […]
GMX 600- CB-Series Buoy Mount Installation
This article demonstrates how to mount a GMX 600 weather station onto a buoy solar tower. Tools -Phillips head screwdriver -Zip Ties (recommended) Included Materials -(3) 10-32 X 5/8″ Pan head screws -(3) #10 lockwashers -(3) #10 flat washers Installation Route the GMX 600 cable through the top of the buoy solar tower. Attach […]
T-Node FR Temperature Measurement via Direct PC Connection
T-Node FR sensors can be connected directly to a PC using a UW-USB-485R adapter cable to take instantaneous temperature measurements.
Configure iChart for PostgreSQL
The following procedure was tested using PostgreSQL 9.3.2-3 (Windows) with psqlODBC (32bit) v09.02.0100-1 driver (ANSI). 1. Open iChart and select Help | About iChart. Verify that the iChart version is 6.16.030 or later. If not, update iChart to the latest version before continuing. 2. Close iChart. 3. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where […]
User Defined Iridium Account Setup
Some users may choose to setup their own iridium data account. If this is the case iChart must be configured to download the data from the correct POP3 server. 1. Open iChart with the current project file. 2. Click Edit | Preferences from the menu bar. 3. Click the Iridium tab. 4. From the dropdown list select User Defined. 5. […]
Calibration Process for the Turner Cyclops-7 Sensor
It is important that the Turner Cyclops-7 sensor properly calibrated to ensure accurate readings. Calibrating the Turner Cyclops-7 Sensor for use with iChart is a simple process. 1. Ensure all data is uploaded to a computer from the iSIC. 2. Connect the sensor to the iSIC following directions specified in the SI manual. 3. Connect […]
Renaming a Parameter in iChart
iChart software allows users to update the names of sites, data loggers, sensors, and parameters after they have been added in the Setup Device Wizard. 1. Open iChart with a current project. 2. Slowly double click the desired Site, Data Logger, Sensor, or Parameter in the Navigation Panel. This highlights the name for editing. 4. […]