
Section 3. Operations
3.13 Scheduled Sampling
Use this mode when you want the OBS-3A to sample at specific times,
scheduled by hours and minutes, on a 24-hour clock.
1. Request Barometric Correction from the OBS menu. Be sure to do this
while the OBS-3A is at the surface. Doing so when the instrument is
submerged will result in large depth errors.
2. Click
and select items as described in Cyclic sampling section.
3. Use the Start Times block to schedule sampling.
4. Click Start Sampling to record data. Monitor the data window to verify
that data are being logged.
5. Switch the COM port off (red) with the
icon.
6. Unplug test cable; install dummy plug and locking sleeve. The instrument
is ready for deployment.
3.14 Setpoint Sampling
Use this mode when you want the OBS-3A to sample at a faster rate during
events such as storms, floods, dredging operations, and construction. The OBS-
3A will switch from the slow to fast sampling rate when the setpoints and
logical conditions you select are exceeded. It will return to the slower rate
when the selected setpoints and logical conditions are met.
1. Request Barometric Correction from the OBS menu. Be sure to do this
while the OBS-3A is at the surface. Doing so when the instrument is
submerged will result in large depth errors.
2. Click
and select items as described in Cyclic sampling section.
3. Select SLOW Interval and FAST Interval in seconds.
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