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Changes for page Testing Procedures

Last modified by robert on 2024/12/09 16:08
From version 12.1
edited by robert
on 2024/12/09 16:08
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edited by Jack Dent
on 2024/12/09 10:37
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21 21  
22 22  == Power Test ==
23 23  
24 -Install a known working (and charged) battery into the recorder and turn ON the main power switch, verify that the recorder powers ON correctly.
24 +Install a known working (and charged) battery into the recorder and turn ON the main power switch, verify that the recorder powers ON correctly.
25 25  
26 +
26 26  (% class="box infomessage" %)
27 27  (((
28 28  NOTE: Unit powering ON is not instant, there may be a 10 to 15 sec delay.
29 29  )))
30 30  
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31 31  Verify the LCD screen turns on and begins clearly displaying the ANU logo and system parameters correctly once the recorder powers up. Look for signs of flickering, blurring or any other visual artefacts.
32 32  
33 33  With the recorder powered ON, using a multimeter, test the bias voltage on GPS antenna port; the reading should be 3.3V (outer shell is negative and centre pin is positive).
34 34  
35 -Connect "Test Power Plug” (//ANU only//) into the sensor port and verify the light is turned on, this indicates the power will be correctly delivered to the sensor.
37 +Connect “Test Power Plug” into the sensor port and verify the light is turned on, this indicates the power will be correctly delivered to the sensor.
36 36  
39 +
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38 38  (((
39 -NOTE: The following step, power feature is not present in LPR200, therefore this step cannot be verified for LPR recorders.
42 +NOTE: The following step, power feature is not present in LPR200, therefore this step cannot be verified for  LPR recorders.
40 40  )))
41 41  
42 42  == System Test ==
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53 53  
54 54  In the Menu under “System Information”, verify that the serial number matches what is written on the case.
55 55  
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56 56  == Functional Test ==
57 57  
58 58  === Charging ===
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61 61  
62 62  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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65 65  (((
66 -**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.
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.
67 67  )))
68 68  
69 69  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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470 470  
471 471  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:
472 472  
473 -* **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.**
477 +* **sine_5V_30s** generates a 1 Hz sine wave with 5 V amplitude lasting 30 seconds.
474 474  * **step_0V_to_5V_15s** generates a 0 V signal for 15 seconds followed by a positive 5 V step function lasting 15 seconds.
475 475  * **prb 1V 20ms 10min** generates a 10 minute PRB sequence using 20 ms pulses and 1 V amplitude.
476 476  * **prb 1V 5s 150min** generates a 2.5 hour PRB sequence using 5 second pulses and 1 V amplitude.
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484 484  1. From the Calibration panel at the top page, select **Type** from the drop-down list and  choose Sine.
485 485  1. For the CTR4 series models, additional option to select between Voltage or Current is available.
486 486  1. Click on the **Configure** button to access the calibration dialog box for the selected **Playback**.
487 -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.
488 488  1. Configure the padding before and after the calibration signal, enter 5 seconds.
489 489  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.
490 490  1. Click OK button to close the dialog box and save the settings.