Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc.

Assembling the SCAMP Stand

The SCAMP is supplied with a stand that will support it while it is not profiling. A 5-gallon plastic bucket, not supplied, is required in addition to this stand. This stand performs two functions: it provides a safe location to store the SCAMP between profiles and it provides a convenient way for keeping the micro-conductivity sensor wet. If this sensor, and to a lesser extent the accurate conductivity sensor dries out, then the salt crystals left behind will disturb the electroplated electrodes. This will not damage the sensor, but may result in small calibration shifts. If the SCAMP is immediately placed in the stand with the sensors in the bucket, then drying will not be a problem.

This sketch shows the separate parts of the SCAMP stand.

Assemble the SCAMP stand as seen in the images below. Click on an image to view it magnified. Make sure that all plastic screws are tightly screwed into the PVC pipe.

To use the SCAMP stand and bucket on the boat, locate the stand securely on the deck of  your boat where it will be convenient to deploy/retrieve the SCAMP. Place a standard 5 gallon bucket within the SCAMP stand. Tighten the bucket retaining strap securely so that the empty bucket is lifted from the deck. Fill the bucket half full with water from the lake or ocean; do not used distilled water. The water will help anchor the stand.

Mount the laptop tent on the stand table and place the wire support inside. Place the laptop computer inside the tent and anchor it with the straps supplied.  Insure that this computer is well-protected from water that may drip from the SCAMP or be splashed over the side of the boat.