Veris-technologies MSP EC and pH (1997-2008 floppy disk drive 1.02E) Manuel d'utilisateur

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 1 MMMMobile SSSSensor PPPPlatform Table of Contents General Information Section P. 2 Warranty and Safe

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 10 Make sure the box beside “Append line feeds to incoming line ends” is checked. Click OK to close the ASCII Se

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 11 Back on the PC, select the Transfer drop down menu, then Capture Text: A window will come up asking what th

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 12the steps above to try to transfer the file again. When the text stops scrolling and the instrument indicates

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 13$GPGGA,191528.00,3851.0333,N,09737.2342,W,2,08,1.3,372.7,M,27.3,M,10.0,0100*69 $GPGSA,A,3,09,23,21,17,08,01,03,

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 14 If unit is equipped with hydraulic power pack, insert hydraulic ends into quick-couplers, being careful to in

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 15machine (Fig. 3.1). Maintain the hydraulic fluid within 1/2 inch of the upper (solid black) line on the glass.

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 16 Field Condition Field should be in a uniform state. Mapping after intensive p

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 17 • Pinch point hazard: to prevent injury, stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP.

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 18 Regardless of the type of data selected in the previous menu, the computer will show the name of the map file

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 19 2) Signal Continuity – To properly measure conductivity, good electrical signal continuity must be pre

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 2VERIS Mobile Sensor Platform (MSP) (Software Version MSP 1.02e) Warranty Veris Technologies warrants this prod

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 205) If the readings vary significantly (more than one whole number) contact our service department. 6) Once th

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 21 Note: If you are still unable to obtain favorable resistance readings, check for excessive corrosion at the co

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 22 Electrode coulters Pivot -- In all but the most extremely rocky conditions, the coulter

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 23 turn, so that the hub turns freely, without endplay. Install cotter pin, and reinstall hub cap. Co

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 24EC MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING Map doesn’t match known or expected soil types -- 1. Check electrical continuity usi

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 25pH Manager Installation and Set-up If the unit has been crated and delivered via closed-van commercial freigh

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 26 Before filling tank with gasoline, let engine cool. Gas vapors can ignite and an explosion can occur. F

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 27 Connecting cables to External controller as shown below: Remove

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 28Field Operations Tools required for Field Operation adjustments -3/16” allen wrench -adjustable wrench: min.

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 292. Put external controller in Manual mode and raise and lower sampler assembly. Keep appendages clear of pinc

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 3Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris MSP: • Read and understand all ins

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 30 2. Once unit is level, lower sampling mechanism completely, drive forward 10-20’ (3-6 m) to create soil core

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 31Other Field Adjustments Once EC coulter depth and sampling depth are satisfactory, adjust other components in

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 32 4. Insert pH electrodes into electrode holder. Finger-tighten plastic screws. Install BNC cover on externa

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 33 7. Prox sensor: The prox sensor communicates the position of the sampler assembly to the external controller

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 347. You will be asked for the ID of the electrode connected to channel 1. Use the 1 and 2 keys to change the n

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 3518. After 10 seconds, the instrument will display the final pH reading and offer the options to 1) Accept pH 7

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 36 Collecting pH data Set external controller to Automatic mode. Turn on Veris instrument. The first screen to

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 37seconds in order to allow soil to begin flowing through cutting shoe. If soil conditions result in a very firm

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 38 The display is showing the pH values from the pH electrodes, conductivity of the top 1’ (30 cm) and top 3

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 39 See the troubleshooting section if this occurs frequently. The Veris MSP pH Manager uses two electrodes for o

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 4Instrument Installation and Set-up The Veris Instrument Kit includes the following items: Mount instrument

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 40 The unit is telling you that you have finished creating a file, along with the date and time it was completed.

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 41the final settled smoothed soil pH readings (VPHE000.DAT). A formatting example of each file type follows: Raw

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 42 Lubrication Rockshaft pivot points – Each pivot (located at the left and right) contains an upper and lower

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 43Wash System If wash water develops algae, flush and fill tanks with tap water; clean any algae or other foreign

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 44 Replace sampling trough liner, scraper cutting edge when wear is appa

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 45 Engine Sediment Cup Clean as Instructed in Honda Engines Manual. Engine Spark Plug Clean-Readjust as

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 46Change the filter cartridge whenever the hydraulic fluid is drained. Parker replacement cartridges (Veris P/N:

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 47pH Module Troubleshooting 1. Unit doesn’t cycle when “1” key is pressed (in Automatic Mode) -check to be sure

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 482. Functions Aren’t Working in Manual Mode -follow troubleshooting flow chart below and see related procedures

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 49 -check for moisture around BNC connectors and for proper installation and fit of the BNC cover over BNC conne

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 5magneto, consider powering the Veris instrument with a 12-volt battery or converting to an alternator system. T

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 50 11. Electronic controller not functioning: remove metal plate covering external controller and inspect the LED

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 51Procedure #1: Checking power inside External Controller The Veris pH module requires a minimum of 12 volts at

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 52 Figure 2. External Controller circuit board (metal cover removed) 2. Turn off power to External Controller, r

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 53 Figure 3: Using voltmeter to check voltage at External Controller power supply If voltage at power connecto

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 54 Procedure #2: Trouble-shooting Sampler Cylinder Hydraulics The Veris pH module uses electro-hydraulics to p

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 55 Figure 3. External Controller circuit board (metal cover removed) 3. Test voltage coming out of External

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 56 Figure 5. Testing continuity of solenoid coil (at weather-pack connector on jumper-wire) 5

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 57Procedure #3: Trouble-shooting Communication Problem between Instrument and External Controller Communication

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 58 Figure 2. Inspecting pins on communication cable 2. Testing continuity on communication cable. a)

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 59 d) Check continuity from brown Molex connector to 9 pin serial connector; this tests continuity from the circu

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 6Insert a disk, then press any key. The display will read “Working”, which means the system is checking out your

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 60 5. Testing that the instrument is sending the proper command to the external controller. a) Connect the Ins

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 61Procedure #4: Trouble-shooting Prox Sensor The prox sensor, located on the left of the sampler shoe parallel l

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 62 Figure 2. Prox sensor gap 3. Adjust prox sensor height if

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 7time allowed; 2. The readings were outside of a reasonable pH range (less than 3.5 or greater than 9.5); or 3. T

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 8If you choose to quit, the display will read: Transferring files via serial port Use this option to serially t

Veris Technologies Pub. #OM MSP03-1 9 Use the following settings: 19200 Baud, 8 data bits, parity = none, 1 stop bit, flow control = none. Sel