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 8-2: MMP Unpacker Initial .............................................................................. 8-4
Figure 8-3: Step 1 Select Source Directory ................................................................ 8-5
Figure 8-4: Step 2 Select Destination Directory......................................................... 8-6
Figure 8-5: Step 3 Select Files to Unpack (Firmware Ver 3.15) ................................ 8-7
Figure 8-6: Step 3 Select Files to Unpack (Firmware Ver 3.20) ................................ 8-8
Figure 8-7: Step 4 Define Output File Prefix .............................................................8-9
Figure 8-8: Step 5 Convert Files with Text Headers .................................................. 8-9
Figure 8-9: Step 6 Verify Selected Options.............................................................. 8-10
Figure 8-10: Unpacking Progress ............................................................................. 8-11
Figure 8-11: Plotting Horizontal Compass Measurements........................................ 8-19
Figure 8-12: Vector Average of HX and HY Measurements ................................... 8-20
Figure 8-13: Plot One - Vector Averaged Correction............................................... 8-21
Figure 8-14: Plot Two - Vector Averaged and Scaled.............................................. 8-22
Figure 8-15: Non-Linear Optimization...................................................................... 8-24
Figure 8-16: End Stop and Velocity Ramp................................................................ 8-32
Figure C-1: Bench top Deployment Example............................................................. C-2
Figure C-2: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-3
Figure C-3: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-4
Figure C-4: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-5
Figure C-5:Bench top Deployment Example (continued) .......................................... C-6
Figure C-6: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-7
Figure C-7: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-8
Figure C-8: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ......................................... C-9
Figure C-9: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ....................................... C-10
Figure C-10: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-11
Figure C-11: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-12
Figure C-12: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-13
Figure C-13: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-14
Figure C-14: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-15
Figure C-15 :Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-16
Figure C-16: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-17
Figure C-17: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-18
Figure C-18: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-19
Figure C-19: Bench top Deployment Example (continued) ..................................... C-20
Figure C-20: Deep Water Deployment Parameters- First Settings........................... C-21
Figure C-21: Deep Water Deployment Parameters- Second Settings ...................... C-22
Figure C-22: Schedule with Six Profiles at 12 Day Intervals................................... C-23
Figure C-23: Shallow Deployment – First Settings.................................................. C-25
Figure C-24: Shallow Deployment – Second Settings ............................................. C-26
Figure C-25: Six Month Duration Settings............................................................... C-27
Figure C-26: Four and ½ Month Duration Settings.................................................. C-28
Figure F-1: PDP ...........................................................................................................F-2
Figure F-2: Set PDP Options .......................................................................................F-3
Figure G-1: Power Up Sequence ................................................................................ G-3
Figure G-2: Main Menu (version 3.12) ...................................................................... G-5
Figure G-3: Power Up Sequence ................................................................................ G-6
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