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Section 5: Routine Maintenance and Calibration

Section 5: Routine Maintenance

and Calibration

This section reviews corrosion precautions, connector mating and

maintenance, and sensor calibration. The SBE 38’s accuracy is sustained

by the care and calibration of the sensor and by establishing proper

handling practices.

Corrosion Precautions

All exposed materials are titanium or plastic. No corrosion precautions are

required, but direct electrical connection of the SBE 38 housing to mooring or

other dissimilar metal hardware should be avoided. Rinse the SBE 38 with

fresh water after use and prior to storage.

Connector Mating and Maintenance

Clean and inspect the connectors, cable, and dummy plug before every

deployment and as part of your yearly equipment maintenance. Inspect

connectors that are unmated for signs of corrosion product around the pins,

and for cuts, nicks or other flaws that may compromise the seal.

When remating:

1. Lightly lubricate the inside of the cable connector with silicone grease

(DC-4 or equivalent).

2. XSG Connector - Install the cable connector, aligning the raised bump on

the side of the plug/cable connector with the large pin (pin 1 - ground) on

the SBE 38. Remove any trapped air by burping or gently squeezing the

connector near the top and moving your fingers toward the end cap. OR

MCBH Connector (optional) - Install the cable connector, aligning

the pins.

3. Place the locking sleeve over the cable connector. Tighten the locking

sleeve finger tight only. Do not overtighten the locking sleeve and do

not use a wrench or pliers.

Verify that a cable is installed on the SBE 38 before deployment.

CAUTION:

Do not use WD-40 or other

petroleum-based lubricants, as they

will damage the connector.

Note:

See Application Note 57: Connector

Care and Cable Installation.

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