HOT-190 Optics Readme file



NOTE: Using "new" (in-house) MPAK battery core.


3/19/07

  - Replaced SeaCat batteries
  - Replaced all clear tubing
  - Charging MPAK and FRRF batteries
  

3/20/07

  Checking FRRF : 801
    - voltage = 14.61V
    - reset time
    - reformatting flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 810
    - voltage = 12.6V
    - reset time
    - reformatting flashcard
    - ready to calibrate
    
  Calibratting AC-9 : 820
    - temp = 18.8 deg C
    - files : run.001, 07mar20a1.dat, 07mar20c1.dat
    
  Checking MPAK : 833
    - voltage = 12.5 V
    - reset time
    - ready to sample


3/21/07

  FRRF/MPAK cast - in:1245, down:1251, up:1318, out:1345
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : 4/8 clouds, 17 knott winds from 95 deg, 6' swells
    - location : 22 43.5700 N, 158 4.0439 W
    - files    : run.003, pro1h190.bin
    
  Checking MPAK : 1359
    - voltage = 12.1 V
    - downloading : run.001, run.003
    - reset time


3/22/07

  FRRF/MPAK night cast - in:316, down:322, up:348, out:400
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down/up
    - weather  : night, 23 knott winds from 105 deg, 6' swells
    - location : 22 44.8749 N, 157 57.9385 W
    - files    : pro2h190.bin
    - note     : Constant red (error) light on MPAK
    
  Checking MPAK : 427
    - voltage = 12.2 V
    - NO DATA RECORDED
    - recharging battery

  Checking FRRF : 436
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.32 V
    - downloading : pro1h190.bin, pro2h190.bin
    - reformatting flashcard

  Checking MPAK : 1304
    - voltage = 12.6 V
    - reset time

  FRRF/MPAK cast - in:1329, down:1336, up:1400, out:1415
    - depth    : ~250m using ship's capstan
    - rate     : ~10 m/min down, ~20 m/min up
    - weather  : 1/8 clouds, 6-8' swells, 20 knott winds from 90 deg
    - location : 22 44.5640 N, 158 7.7063 W  (by MOSEAN bouy)
    - files    : pro3h190.bin
    - note     : Constant red (error) light on MPAK
    
  Checking FRRF : 1453
    - time OK
    - voltage = 14.25 V
    - downloading : pro3h190.bin

  Checking MPAK : 427
    - voltage = 12.5 V
    - NO DATA RECORDED


NOTES: The new battery core worked great! It charged up correctly and
       managed to hold a charge properly. The MPAK itself was another
       issue. It kept entering an error state even though I could 
       communicate with it and put it to sleep. My guess is that there
       is a problem with the flashcard. I think the MPAK is unable to
       write to it properly. when taking the MPAK out of sleep mode,
       it would turn on correctly. Only latter does it freeze up.