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 G-50: Deployment Parameters (Firmware version 3.13) .............................. G-43
Figure G-51: Profile Consistency Check .................................................................. G-54
Figure G-52: Inconsistent Start Interval ................................................................... G-55
Figure G-53: Endurance Check ................................................................................ G-56
Figure G-54: Proceed with Deployment................................................................... G-57
Figure G-55: Serial Dump Files From FLASH ........................................................ G-58
Figure G-56: Download Deployment Data............................................................... G-59
Figure G-57: Download a Single Profile .................................................................. G-59
Figure G-58: Download a Range of Profiles ............................................................ G-60
Figure G-59: Stream Serial Data From Single Profile.............................................. G-61
Figure G-60: Stream Serial Data From Single Profile - CTD .................................. G-62
Figure G-61: Stream Serial Data From Single Profile - ACM ................................. G-63
Figure G-62: Stream Serial Data Profile 3 Fluorometer, Turbidity.......................... G-64
Figure G-63: Download Log Files............................................................................ G-64
Figure G-64: Profiles.DAT Log File ........................................................................ G-65
Figure G-65: Deploy.DAT Log File ......................................................................... G-66
Figure G-66: IRQ/Xcpt. Log File ............................................................................. G-67
Figure G-67: Profile Termination Log...................................................................... G-68
Figure G-68: Profile Termination Log (continued) .................................................. G-69
Figure G-69: McLane Contact Information.............................................................. G-70
Figure G-70: Re-initialize System Watchdog........................................................... G-71
Figure G-71: Profiling Odometer ............................................................................. G-71
Figure G-72: Exit to the Monitor.............................................................................. G-72
Figure H-1: Deployment Planner Initial Screen ......................................................... H-1
Figure H-2: Deployment Planner Project Tab ............................................................ H-2
Figure H-3: Deployment Planner Patterns Tab........................................................... H-3
Figure H-4: Profile Editor – Add Mode...................................................................... H-4
Figure H-5: Deployment Planner Deployment Tab.................................................... H-5
Figure H-6: Write SCHEDULE.DPL ......................................................................... H-6
Figure H-7: Reset User Preferences............................................................................ H-7
Figure H-8: Change Battery Endurance Calc ............................................................. H-8
Figure H-9: Deployment Planner Project Tab ............................................................ H-9
Figure H-10: Dive Zero-1 Oct 2008, First Pattern 10 Oct 2008............................... H-10
Figure H-11: Dive Zero-1 Nov 2008, First Pattern 10 Oct 2009.............................. H-10
Figure H-12: Dive Zero-20 Oct 2008, First Pattern Oct 2008.................................. H-11
Figure H-13: Schedule Display in Profiler Firmware............................................... H-12
Figure H-14: Deployment Screen............................................................................. H-13
Figure H-15: Dive Zero Changed ............................................................................. H-14
Figure I-1: Location and Orientation of Seapoint Sensors ...........................................I-1
Figure I-2: MMP End Cap with Sensor Connections ...................................................I-2
Figure I-3: Wiring Harness for Seapoint Sensors.........................................................I-3
Figure J-1: Configuration Menu .................................................................................. J-9
Figure J-2: Enabling File Deletion and Profiles to Store........................................... J-10
Figure J-3: Deploy.DAT ............................................................................................ J-11
Figure J-4: Profiles/File Set ....................................................................................... J-12
Figure K-1: MMP with ACM, Fluorometer, FSI CTD, Inductive Coil, & Turbidity K-1
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