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Last modified by robert on 2024/12/09 16:08
From version 11.1
edited by Jack Dent
on 2024/12/09 10:37
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on 2024/12/09 16:07
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66 66  Set-up an external power source, by connecting a solar regulator to a power supply  and set voltage to 18V DC. Verify the regulator is supplying the correct voltage of 7.7V and then plug into the “External Power” port of the recorder.
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70 -NOTE: There are two types of solar regulators available. Make sure to not mix them as they supply different Voltages, 7.7V and 13.8V.
70 +**IMPORTANT! **The LPR-200 now has two types of solar regulators. The new type (exclusive after Jan 1 2025) are modified to output 13.8V (for charging lead acid batteries directly). Do not use these with the old lithium battery packs as this may destroy the units and possibly explode! If you are confused email us.
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73 73  Navigate to “System Information” in the Menu and note the battery icon will have a lightning symbol indicating it’s charging, also observe the state of charge % is increasing under.
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475 475  The following sample calibration files are supplied with the Centaur. These files may be used to visually verify functionality and approximate sensitivity of the sensor by inspection of the output waveform:
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477 -* **sine_5V_30s** generates a 1 Hz sine wave with 5 V amplitude lasting 30 seconds.
477 +* **sine_5V_30s** generates a 1 Hz sine wave with 5 V amplitude lasting 30 seconds. **This is the default test for ANU as well as Nanometrics.**
478 478  * **step_0V_to_5V_15s** generates a 0 V signal for 15 seconds followed by a positive 5 V step function lasting 15 seconds.
479 479  * **prb 1V 20ms 10min** generates a 10 minute PRB sequence using 20 ms pulses and 1 V amplitude.
480 480  * **prb 1V 5s 150min** generates a 2.5 hour PRB sequence using 5 second pulses and 1 V amplitude.
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488 488  1. From the Calibration panel at the top page, select **Type** from the drop-down list and  choose Sine.
489 489  1. For the CTR4 series models, additional option to select between Voltage or Current is available.
490 490  1. Click on the **Configure** button to access the calibration dialog box for the selected **Playback**.
491 -1. Configure the signal characteristics by selecting 5V, 30 sec with gain of 1.
491 +1. Configure the signal characteristics by selecting **5V, 30 sec with gain of 1.**
492 492  1. Configure the padding before and after the calibration signal, enter 5 seconds.
493 493  1. The **Duration (s)** time can be made shorter or longer as required by user. NOTE, for shorter frequencies a longer duration will be required for the signal to complete its full cycle and to capture the entire waveform on the screen.
494 494  1. Click OK button to close the dialog box and save the settings.