SonTek/YSI Argonaut-XR Technical Manual - HydroScientific West

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Argonaut SL / SW / XR Firmware Version 11.7 (December 7, 2006) SonTek/YSI Firmware Release Notes 6837 Nancy Ridge Dr., Suite A • San Diego, CA 92121 • Telephone (858) 546-8327 • Fax (858) 546-8150 • Internet: www.sontek.com Argonaut SL/SW/XR Firmware Versions 11.6 and 11.7 ViewArgonaut Software Version 3.43 SonTek/YSI has released Argonaut SL/SW/XR firmware versions 11.6 and 11.7. To take advantage of the new features, you should also update to ViewArgonaut software version 3.43 or later. If you have any questions about these new features, please contact SonTek/YSI. NOTE: This document mainly describes firmware version 11.6. Version 11.7 was released December 7, 2006 to correct a minor diagnostic issue discovered shortly after the release of v11.6 • Section 1 describes changes and new features available in versions 11.6 and 11.7. • Section 2 gives information for updating your system to firmware version 11.7. o Note: All production systems shipped on or after December 7, 2006 have version 11.7 already installed and do not require you to update the firmware. • Section 3 gives contact information for SonTek/YSI. 1. Changes and New Features in Version 11.6 and 11.7 1.1. Total volume criteria Total volume calculations allow the Argonaut to determine the amount of water that has passed the system over a given span of time; new criteria allow the modification of this calculation. • Total volume is the cumulative sum of flow rate multiplied by time. This represents the amount of water that has passed the system in a given amount of time. • By default, total volume includes all flow past the system regardless of the magnitude or direction of the flow. • New criteria modify the calculations to accumulate flow into total volume. o Total volume is only accumulated if the flow rate meets certain criteria: Flow ≥ a user-specified threshold Flow ≤ a user-specified threshold Magnitude (absolute value) of flow ≥ a user-specified threshold o Total volume is only accumulated if the velocity meets certain criteria: Velocity ≥ a user-specified threshold Velocity ≤ a user-specified threshold Magnitude (absolute value) of velocity ≥ a user-specified threshold • These conditions are provided to calculate a modified total volume value (e.g., only accumulate flow in a certain direction) or to avoid the accumulation of small, residual flow values in stagnant water. 1.2. Change water level output to stage All real-time data from the vertical beam (SL and SW systems) are now output as “stage” rather than “water level”. • Water level is the height above the water surface above the top of the system. • Stage is water level plus the user-specified instrument elevation. This value thus reports water depth relative to a user-specified datum. • All real-time data outputs (RS232, SDI-12, analog output, and Modbus) now output stage rather than water level. 1
SonTek/YSI 1.3. Assorted Changes The following list describes several minor changes and corrections. • The Argonaut Flow Display can now be used during SDI-12 data collection. • The maximum dimension of a trapezoid channel for flow calculations has been increased from 100 to 1000 m (328 to 3280 ft). • The maximum reference for analog output signals proportional to flow rate has been increased (to allow the analog output signal to be used for flow on larger rivers). The maximum reference value is now ±1,000,000 m 3 /s or ±10,000,000 ft 3 /s. • Ice detection algorithms have been improved to provide a more reliable indicator of ice coverage (Argonaut-SW). • An error in flow calculations for multiple (divided) channels has been corrected. Previously only the flow in the first (or multiple) channels was calculated. The system now calculates flow in all channels. • Flow calculations for the Argonaut-SW have been updated to correctly calculate flow when the SW is installed below the bottom of the channel (e.g., when the SW has been installed in a hole dug into the channel bottom). • The 750-kHz Argonaut-XR now operates reliably with very small cell size settings. Previously, small cell size values settings could potentially affect velocity data. 2. Installing the Firmware Update Note: All production systems shipped on or after December 7, 2006 have version 11.7 already installed and do not require you to update the firmware. To install Argonaut firmware version 11.7: 2 • Contact SonTek to obtain the firmware hex file (Arg117.hex) and the access code for your system. Be sure to provide your name, organization, and system serial number. • If applicable, download the latest version (4.00 or later) of SonUtils from the SonTek website (www.sontek.com). Look for the Support – Downloads page. • Install SonUtils on your computer following the instructions provided. • Connect the Argonaut to an available COM port of your computer. • Run SonUtils. Select the correct COM port in the upper left portion of the SonUtils window. • Click the Break icon to establish communications with the system. You should see a wake up message from the Argonaut in the SonUtils main window. • Click Instrument | Update Firmware. • Use the browse window to select the firmware hex file (Arg117.hex). • Enter the access code when prompted. Use a transfer mode of Binary and be sure the Verify new firmware and Use fast connection boxes are selected. Click Start when ready. • The software will show an updating display as the new firmware is loaded. • We hope you find the latest enhancements to the Argonaut firmware useful in your applications. To take advantage of these new features, we encourage you to update to the latest version of the ViewArgonaut program (version 3.43 or later), available through our web site at: www.sontek.com/product/sw/viewarg/viewargonaut.htm. Argonaut SL / SW / XR Firmware Version 11.7 (December 7, 2006)
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