User manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1Introduction
- Chapter 2 Mechanical Description
- Chapter 3 Electronic Description
- Chapter 4 Maintenance and Storage
- Chapter 5 Operations
- Chapter 6 Launch and Recovery
- Chapter 7 MMP Firmware 4.X User Interface
- Figure 7-1: Electronics Board Configuration Error Message
- Power Up Sequence
- Re-Booting the System
- Prompts and Key Combinations
- Using the File Capture Utility
- Powering Down the MMP
- The Main Menu - Operating the MMP
- <1> Set Time
- <2> Diagnostics
- <3> Flash Card Ops
- <4> Sleep
- <5> Bench Test
- FSI CTD
- Sea-Bird CTD
- FSI ACM
- MAVS ACM
- Figure 7-36: MAVS ACM Pass-Through Communications
- Option <6> FSI ACM Tilt and Compass
- System Evaluation
- Option <7> Motor Operation
- Option <8> Brake On/Off Change?
- Option <9> Independent Watchdog
- System Options Tests
- Option Inductive Telemetry
- Option
Acoustic Transponder
- Option
Battery Endurance - Option
SIM/UIM Transactions - Option Inductive Charger Modem
- Option
Fluorometer - Option
CDOM Fluorometer - Option
IR Turbidity - Option Power UIM
- Option
Configure
- <6> Deploy Profiler
- Initialization
- Programming a Deployment
- MMP Deployment Definition Parameters
- Mooring ID
- Start Parameters
- Schedule Parameters
- Stops Parameters
- Endurance Parameters
- Deploy
- <7> Offload Deployment Data
- <8> Contacting McLane
Watchdog Initialization Profiling History Exiting to the Monitor
- Chapter 8 Data Offload, Processing, and Interpretation
- Overview
- Reviewing Deployment Data
- Removing the Flash Card
- Unpacking and Translating the Binary Data Files
- MMP Unpacker Application
- Editing MMPUnpacker.INI
- The PDP-N_NN Utility Program
- Processing and Interpreting MMP Data
- Mapping Velocity Measurements
- ACM Compass Calibration Step 1 – Map Horizontal C
- ACM Compass Calibration Step 2 – Plot Raw Measure
- ACM Compass Calibration Step 3 – Adjust Parameter
- ACM Compass Calibration Step 4 – Conduct a Spin T
- ACM Compass Calibration Step 5 – Removing the Bia
- Mapping Velocity Measurements to the Cartesian Earth Frame
- Sting and Acoustic Path Geometry
- Velocity Transformation
- Synchronizing the Data Streams
- Data Processing Shareware
- Appendix A Operating Crosscut for Windows and Crosscut
- Appendix B System Architecture
- Appendix C Bench Top Deployment
- Bench Top Deployment Example Settings
- Figure C-1: Bench top Deployment Example
- Figure C-2: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-3: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-4: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-5:Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-6: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-7: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-8: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-9: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-10: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-11: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-12: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-13: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-14: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-15 :Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-16: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-17: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-18: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Figure C-19: Bench top Deployment Example (continued)
- Deployment Parameter Examples
- Bench Top Deployment Example Settings
- Appendix D ACM Compass Calibration
- Appendix E Optional Transponder
- Appendix F Unpacking data using PDP-N_NN.EXE
- Appendix G Rev C Electronics Board User Interface
- Power Up Sequence
- Re-Booting the System
- System Prompts and Key Combinations
- Using the File Capture Utility
- Powering Down the MMP
- The Main Menu - Operating the MMP
- <1> Set Time
- <2> Diagnostics
- <3> Flash Card Ops
- <4> Sleep
- <5> Bench Test
- Figure G-15: Bench Test
- Option <1> CTD Communication
- Verifying CTD Settings
- Option <2> CTD Pressure
- Option <3> CTD Average Pressure
- Option <4> CTD Temperature Record
- Option <5> ACM Communication
- Option <6> ACM Tilt and Compass
- Option <7> Motor Operation
- Option <8> Brake Set/Off Change?
- Option <9> Independent Watchdog
- System Options Tests
- Option Inductive Telemetry
- Option
Acoustic Transponder
- Option <0> Offload Routines
- Option
Fluorometer - Option
IR Turbidity - Option Power UIM
- <6> Deploy Profiler
- Programming a Deployment
- MMP Deployment Definition Parameters
- Mooring ID
- Start Parameters
- Schedule Parameters
- Stops Parameters
- Deploy
- Profile and Deployment Termination Conditions
- <7> Offload Deployment Data
- <8> Contacting McLane
Watchdog Initialization Profiling Odometer Exiting to the Monitor
- Appendix H Using the MMP Deployment Planner
- Creating a Deployment Plan
- Changing User Preferences
- Understanding Dive Zero
- Figure H-9: Deployment Planner Project Tab
- Figure H-10: Dive Zero - 1 Oct 2008, First Pattern 10 Oct 2008
- Figure H-11: Dive Zero - 1 Nov 2008, First Pattern 10 Oct 2009
- Figure H-12: Dive Zero - 20 Oct 2008, First Pattern Oct, 2008
- Figure H-13: Schedule Display in Profiler Firmware
- Figure H-14: Deployment Screen
- Figure H-15: Dive Zero Changed
- Appendix I Seapoint Analog Sensors
- Appendix J Underwater Inductive Modem (UIM)
- Appendix K Turbidity/Fluorometer Inductive Coil Configuration
- Appendix L Sea-Bird CTD Sensors
- Appendix M Aanderaa Oxygen Optode Sensor
- Appendix N MMP w/ Battery Housing Glass Sphere Extension
- Figure N-1: MMP with Battery Housing Glass Sphere Extension
- Figure N-2: MMP Battery Housing Glass Sphere Extension
- Figure N-3: Removing Bottom Bolts
- Figure N-4: Installed Support Legs
- Figure N-5: Removing Top Cap
- Figure N-6: Removing Horsehair Padding
- Figure N-7: Removing “Top” Sphere
- Figure N-8: Removing Panel Cap Screw
- Figure N-9: Installing Nylon Studs
- Figure N-10: Installing M3100A Extension Plate
- Figure N-11: Installing Front Panel Extension
- Figure N-12: Installing Spacer Legs with Studs
- Figure N-13: Reinstalling “Top” Sphere
- Figure N-14: Installing Spacer Legs with Studs
- Figure N-15: Frame Plate ‘A’ Reinstalled
- Figure N-16: Installing and Tightening Cap Screws on Front Panel
- Figure N-17: Tightening Cap Screw on Frame Plate
- Figure N-18: Glass Battery Housing Sphere Installed
- Figure N-19: Routed and Connected Cable
- Figure N-20: Installing Extension Skin
- Figure N-21: Reinstalling Horsehair
- Figure N-22: Reinstalling Top Cap
- Figure N-23: End Cap – Full View
- Figure N-24: Color-Coding on End Cap

Figure 7-4: See Profiling History from Main Menu................................................... 7-5
Figure 7-5: Set Time .................................................................................................... 7-6
Figure 7-6: Diagnostics................................................................................................ 7-7
Figure 7-7: Low Battery Voltage................................................................................. 7-7
Figure 7-8: Replace Battery......................................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-9: Flash Card Operations Menu .................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-10: Sizing Flash Card.................................................................................... 7-9
Figure 7-11: List Flash Card Files ............................................................................. 7-10
Figure 7-12: Profile Count......................................................................................... 7-10
Figure 7-13: File Deletion Utility .............................................................................. 7-10
Figure 7-14: Flash Card Hot Swap Utility................................................................. 7-11
Figure 7-15: Format Flash Card................................................................................. 7-11
Figure 7-16: Command Line Interface ...................................................................... 7-12
Figure 7-17: Low Power Sleep .................................................................................. 7-13
Figure 7-18: Bench Tests Menu................................................................................. 7-13
Figure 7-19: FSI CTD Pass-Through Communications ............................................ 7-14
Figure 7-20: FSI CTD in Open Mode........................................................................ 7-15
Figure 7-21: FSI CTD Settings.................................................................................. 7-15
Figure 7-22: Verifying FSI CTD Settings .................................................................7-16
Figure 7-23: 41CP CTD Settings............................................................................... 7-17
Figure 7-24: Verifying 41CP CTD Settings ............................................................. 7-17
Figure 7-25: 52MP CTD Settings.............................................................................. 7-18
Figure 7-26: Verifying 52MP CTD Settings ............................................................7-18
Figure 7-27: Testing Pressure Information................................................................ 7-19
Figure 7-28: CTD Average Pressure .........................................................................7-19
Figure 7-29: CTD Temperature Record..................................................................... 7-20
Figure 7-30: FSI ACM Pass-Through Communications ........................................... 7-20
Figure 7-31: ACM in Open Mode .............................................................................7-21
Figure 7-32: ACM Settings........................................................................................ 7-21
Figure 7-33: ACM Operational Parameters............................................................... 7-21
Figure 7-34: Average Interval Time .......................................................................... 7-22
Figure 7-35: Verifying FSI ACM Settings ................................................................ 7-23
Figure 7-36: MAVS ACM Pass-Through Communications .....................................7-24
Figure 7-37: FSI ACM Tilt and Compass ................................................................. 7-25
Figure 7-38: Motor Operation.................................................................................... 7-26
Figure 7-39: Brake On ............................................................................................... 7-27
Figure 7-40: Brake Off ..............................................................................................7-27
Figure 7-41: Test System Watchdog ......................................................................... 7-28
Figure 7-42: Test Watchdog IRQ ..............................................................................7-28
Figure 7-43: Test Watchdog Reset ............................................................................7-29
Figure 7-44: Watchdog Reset URAO (screen 1 of 2)................................................ 7-29
Figure 7-45: Watchdog Reset URAO (screen 2 of 2)................................................ 7-30
Figure 7-46: Inductive Telemetry Session................................................................. 7-31
Figure 7-47: Ping Transponder .................................................................................. 7-31
Figure 7-48: Estimated Battery Expiration................................................................ 7-32
Figure 7-49: SIM/UIM Transactions ......................................................................... 7-32
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