Table of Contents
1 SBE 19plus V2 quick start guide
2 Specifications
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3 Replace alkaline batteries
Section 1 SBE 19plus V2 quick start guide
This quick start guide and user manual applies to the SBE 19plus V2 SeaCAT. The full user manual,
with details about setup, operation, and maintenance can be found on the manufacturer's website.
Refer to the full user manual for details about topics shown in italics.
What's in the box:
• CD or USB drive with software, calibration files, documentation
• Dummy plugs and lock collars for each bulkhead connector
• Data I/O cable to connect the sensor to a PC
• Non-ionic surfactant to clean sensor flow path
• Conductivity cell tubing and storage kit
• Spare hardware and O-ring kit.
1. Install the manufacturer-supplied software on a PC. Refer to Install software for details.
2. Connect the data I/O cable to the sensor and the PC and double-click on SeaTermV2.exe to start
the software.
3. If necessary, install new batteries. Refer to Replace alkaline batteries or Recharge NiMH
batteries for details.
4. Make sure that all data stored in the sensor is transmitted to a PC.
5. Set the date and time and configure the data collection settings.
6. Install dummy plugs and lock collars on bulkhead connectors that are not used.
7. If necessary, remove the end-to-end loop of Tygon
used when the SeaCAT is in storage.
8. Connect the tubing from the pump to the conductivity cell.
9. Send the DS and DCal commands to verify status and calibration coefficients.
10. Moored Mode (MM): use StartNow to start data collection every SampleInterval= x seconds.
11. Moored Mode (MM): use StartDateTime= and StartLater to start data collection at a specified
date and time, every SampleInterval=seconds.
12. Profile Mode (MP), as necessary:
• Put the magnetic switch in the On position, or
• If IgnoreSwitch=Y, send commands to start data collection now, with StartNow, or in the future,
with StartDateTime= and StartLater to start data collection at a specified date and time, or
• If AutoRun=Y, apply external power.
13. Deploy the sensor. For most applications, make sure the connector is at the bottom (lowest
point).
14. Immediately after the sensor is recovered from a deployment:
a. Transmit data from the sensor to a PC. Refer to Transmit data for details.
b. Turn off the sensor.
c. Flush the sensor with fresh water.
d. Keep the SeaCAT out of direct sunlight between deployments.
15. Refer to Prepare sensor for storage for details to prepare the sensor for short- or long-term
storage.
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4 Charge NiMH batteries
5 Antifouling devices
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6 General information
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