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Manual revision 016 Section 3: Power and Communications Test SBE 49
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Section 3:
Power and Communications Test
This section describes software installation and the pre-check procedure for
preparing the FastCAT for deployment. The power and communications test
will verify that the system works, prior to deployment.
Software Installation
Seasoft V2 was designed to work with a PC running Win XP Service pack 2 or
later, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
If not already installed, install Sea-Bird software programs on your computer
using the supplied software CD:
1. Insert the CD in your CD drive.
2. Install software: Double click on SeasoftV2.exe. Follow the dialog box
directions to install the software. The installation program allows you to
install the desired components. Install all the components, or just install
Seaterm (terminal program), Seasave V7 (real-time data acquisition), and
SBE Data Processing (data processing).
The default location for the software is c:\Program Files\Sea-Bird. Within that
folder is a sub-directory for each program.
Test Setup
1. Remove the dummy plug and install the I/O cable:
A. By hand, unscrew the locking sleeve from the FastCAT’s I/O
connector. If you must use a wrench or pliers, be careful not to loosen
the I/O connector instead of the locking sleeve.
B. Remove the dummy plug from the FastCAT’s I/O connector by
pulling the plug firmly away from the connector.
C. XSG Connector - Install the Sea-Bird I/O cable connector, aligning
the raised bump on the side of the connector with the large pin (pin 1
- ground) on the FastCAT. OR
MCBH Connector – Install the cable connector, aligning the pins.
2. Connect the I/O cable connector to your computer’s serial port.
3. Connect the I/O cable connector’s red (+) and black (-) wires to a power
supply (9-24 VDC). See Section 2: Description of FastCAT, for the
connector details.
Dummy
plug
Locking
sleeve
Notes:
• Help files provide detailed
information on the software.
Separate software manuals on the
CD provide details on Seasave V7
and SBE Data Processing.
• It is possible to use the FastCAT
without Seaterm by sending direct
commands from a dumb terminal or
terminal emulator, such as Windows
HyperTerminal.
• Sea-Bird supplies the current version
of our software when you purchase
an instrument. As software revisions
occur, we post the revised software
on our FTP site. See our website
(www.seabird.com) for the latest
software version number, a
description of the software changes,
and instructions for downloading the
software from the FTP site.