Veris-technologies pH Manager - Operating Instructions Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH Mobile Sensor Platform pH Manager Table of Contents Section 1 1-1 Warranty 1-2 Safety Section 2 2-1 Electron

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-2 Sensor DataLogger display readings Here are the display readings that you will see when operating the Sensor DataLogger: Starti

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-3 Repeat for electrode 2’s ID and press 3 to confirm. The instrument will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH buffe

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-4 On the DataLogger, press 1 to continue with calibration. The DataLogger will read the electrodes for 10 seconds, displaying the

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-5 Figure 16 Sampling time is the duration that the sampler assembly is in the soil. Typically 2 seconds is adequate. In soil

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-6 pH Data Recording Figure 20 For EC mapping, press the #1 key. #4 returns you to the initial start-up screen. Select #3 EC+

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-7 If you pressed the option #3, pH and EC, this is the next screen: Figure 24 The display is showing the pH values from the

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-8 The pH readings on the display show what each electrode is reading at every second. The sampler will hold the soil against the

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-9 Figure 29 This screen allows you to adjust the offset that will be applied to channel 1’s electrode reading. The offset is a

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-10 Figure 33 Turning on the extra wash option will add 1.5 seconds of cleaning per cycle. The extra wash is performed by stopp

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-11 After #4 key is pressed during Data Acquisition, the following screen will be displayed: (if data was collected during Data

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 1-1 Mobile Sensor Platform: pH Manager Soil EC Surveyor Software Version 1.2 Sensor DataLogger Version 1.03 Warranty Veris Techno

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-12 Field Operations—pH Electronics with SoilViewer Attach the pH serial communication cable to an available COM port on your com

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-13 The SoilViewer program will ask the user to select the names of the EC and pH files to be stored. If desired, a previous file

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-14 Figure 5 Ground speed (from GPS) in miles/hour GPS status: may read GPS, DGPS, RTK, or None. If

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-15 Calibrating pH electrodes Click on Calibrate ISE’s or press F1 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 You will be asked for the ID

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-16 The software will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH buffer 4 solution; Slide cup with pH 4 buffer solution onto

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-17 After accepting the pH 4 buffer readings, the software will prompt for the electrodes to be inserted into pH 7 buffer solution

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-18 pH Controller Set-up After calibration, you may wish to change the pH Controller default parameters. Press Controller Setup

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-19 Log time is the longest time in seconds the pH controller will wait for the pH readings to settle. The controller usually cyc

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-20 From this screen, pressing the Engage key or Enter as you drive forward will initiate the automatic sampling process. The soft

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-21 This time warning is to let the operator know that a measurement cycle is requiring excessive time. While an occasional cycle

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH Important! Read the following SAFETY PROCEDURES before operating the Veris system: • Read and understand all instructions on sa

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-1 SECTION 4 pH Manager Implement Set-up and Field Operations Implement Overview (MSP) Figure 1 12 Volt Power and Hyd

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-2 Figure 2 Insert hydraulic ends into quick-couplers, being careful to insert the end marked “P” into the tractor extension c

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-3 Flow control settings: Open center hydraulic systems 1) Set poppet valve in “up” raised position, this allows flow back to t

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-4 Flush and fill tanks with tap water; clean any foreign matter out of tank using ball valve clean-out. Set ball valve to open p

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-5 Figure 7 Implement Set-up and Adjustments Tools required for Field Operation adjustments -3/16” allen wrench -adjustable

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-6 Figure 8 • Pinch point hazard: to prevent injury, stand clear when raising or lowering any part of the Veris MSP

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-7 Towed Units Raise sampling mechanism to full height. Begin depth adjustment process with shank in center position (pin in on

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-8 Note: if MSP is equipped with EC Module and EC data is being collected along with pH data, adjusting the overall height of the

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-9 2. Adjust electrode holder: with sampling mechanism raised completely, adjust electrode holder to provide ½” (1.2 cm) cleara

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-10 4. Insert pH electrodes into electrode holder. Finger-tighten plastic screws. Install BNC cover on external controller to k

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 2-1 SECTION 2 Electronics Overview and Set-up The Veris Electronics kits includes the items shown in Figure 1. Additionally, the p

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 4-11 7. Prox sensor: The prox sensor communicates the position of the sampler assembly to the external controller for automatic cy

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 5-1 SECTION 5 Maintenance and Service Clean-up—ISE storage, wash If you are going to interrupt your pH mapping for 30 minutes or

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 5-2 • Antimony is harmful if ingested into your skin, mouth, or lungs -Do not touch antimony electrode tip -Do not grind or sand

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 5-3 Wash System If wash water develops algae, flush and fill tanks with tap water; clean any algae or other foreign matter out of

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 5-4 Wear Item Replacement Inspect cutting shoe for wear and gouges, replace as needed. Knock old shoe off with punch and tap new s

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 5-5 Rachet jack -- Figure 30 Front Row Cleaner and Closing Disks-

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-1 SECTION 6 pH Module Troubleshooting 1. Unit doesn’t cycle when “1” key is pressed (in Automatic Mode) -check to be sure you a

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-2 2. Functions Aren’t Working in Manual Mode -follow troubleshooting flow chart below and see related procedures in Maintenance

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-3 4. Wash system malfunctioning: no water being pumped -are there at least 10 gallons of water in tank? -are pumps running? If n

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-4 8. pH electrodes are not being cleaned of soil adequately -check wash system in manual mode—are both pumps operating properly

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 2-2 Figure 3 EC Surveyor (rear) Figure 4 EC Surveyor (front) Power port: The Soil EC Surveyor is shipped wi

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-5 -Replace fuse F2 with supplied cylindrical fuse. Part #8496 -Check all power connections and check cables for damage before tur

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-6 Procedure #1: Checking power inside External Controller The Veris pH module requires a minimum of 12 volts at all times. 12 v

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-7 Figure 1.2 External Controller circuit board (metal cover removed) 2. Turn off power to External Controller, remove clear lid

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-8 If voltage at power connector drops below 12 volts during this test: a) clean battery terminals b) check disconnect contacts

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-9 Procedure #2: Trouble-shooting Sampler Cylinder Hydraulics The Veris pH module uses electro-hydraulics to perform the cycling

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-10 Figure 2.2 External Controller circuit board (metal cover removed) 3. Test voltage coming out of External Controll

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-11 4. Test continuity of coil. With voltmeter set to ohms (resistance), insert both leads into the weatherpack connector leading

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-12 Procedure #3: Trouble-shooting Communication Problem between Instrument and External Controller Communication between the Ve

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-13 Figure 3.2 Inspecting pins on communication cable 2. Testing continuity on communication cable. a) Unplug the c

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-14 3. Testing continuity from the circuit board through the communication cable a) Remove the steel cover and unscrew the plast

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 2-3 Figure 5 DataLogger (rear) Figure 6 DataLogger (front) Important – Do not allow moisture to enter t

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-15 4. Testing that the external controller is receiving/acknowledging the command sent to it by the DataLogger or PC. a) Turn

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-16 5. Testing that the instrument is sending the proper command to the external controller. a) Connect the DataLogger or PC to

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-17 Procedure #4: Trouble-shooting Prox Sensor The prox sensor, located on the left of the sampler shoe parallel linkage arm, is

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-18 2. Adjust prox sensor gap if needed. Adjust sensor to 1/4”- 3/8” (6-9 mm) gap (Figure 2). Cycle unit manually to insure that

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-19 4. Check voltage to prox sensor if needed. Disconnect sure-seal connector from external controller to prox sensor. Check for

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-20 Procedure #5: Diagnosing GPS-related problems If you do not see a GPS, DGPS, or RTK in the upper left-hand corner of the EC S

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-21 If it becomes necessary to send GPS data into your PC, you will use a program called HyperTerminal. This program is in all Win

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-22 5. The program will then ask you for a phone number. Instead of entering a phone number, specify the proper serial port numb

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-23 7. At this point, upon clicking ok, legible strings of GPS data should begin appearing on the laptop screen. Here’s an exam

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-24 Procedure #6: SD card formatting and firmware updates USING A VERIS SD CARD IN OTHER DEVICES CAN CAUSE FILE CORRUPTION. Inse

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 2-4 Software Setup Figure 8 Figure 9 The Veris SoilViewer software will automatically run the setup once the CD is inserted int

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-25 5. Press the RESET button on the rear panel and (1) key simultaneously. Figure 6.2 6. Hold the (1) key and release the RESET

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-26 Procedure #7: Removing EC Surveyor Cover: Microchip Replacement It may be necessary to open the EC Surveyor to perform the

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 6-27 Figure 7.3 Figure 7.4a and 7.4b Notch on chip must be to the right, matching notch on chip socket notch notch

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 2-5 Figures 10a and 10b Figure 11 Figure 12 Next two license agreements will need to be accepted before continuing. The

Pub.# OM17-MSP-pH 3-1 SECTION 3 Field Operations—pH Electronics with Veris DataLogger Attach the serial communication cable to the pH port on back o