YSI Vertical Profiler Systems - Manual (Page 38)

YSI Profiler System USER Manual
3.3 Connecting and Checking Profiler Components
The YSI Profiler Platform block diagram in Figure 3-1 depicts the major components in the
system. Except for the PC, all components are located on the floating platform. In gray boxes
are the Controller components, in addition to communication and power devices. These are all
located within the waterproof PVC cylindrical housing.
Figure 3-2 Block Diagram – YSI Profiler System
Now refer to the figures on the next several pages. The Winch Assembly, including drive motor,
is mounted on the bow side of the T-frame, while the Controller Assembly is mounted on the
stern side of the T-frame (See Figures 3-2, 3-3, 3-4). The battery and solar regulator are housed
in a separate waterproof compartment on the stern side of the float deck, just below the
Controller (Figure 3-6). Meteorological sensors, antenna, beacons and miscellaneous devices
may be mounted elsewhere on the platform, as determined by the configuration that you ordered.
The solar panels are mounted on both bow and stern faces of the two covers that protect all of
the assemblies (See Figure 3-9).
See Figure 3-2 below for a photograph of the floating platform during final assembling and pre-
deployment testing.
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