RBRquartz³ Q | plus interface

The RBRquartz³ Q | plus provides three communication ports: an internal USB-C port plus two external MCBH connectors. One external connector is for the USB communication and the other is either RS-232 or RS-485 (selected at the time of order). These external connectors provide realtime data access and supply external power.

USB-C connection

Remove the battery carriage to access the USB-C port located mid-way down the instrument body (see Opening the instrument).

A USB-C desktop cable (USB-C to USB-C) is included in the instrument support kit. Use this cable to download data from the RBRquartz³ Q | plus to your computer.

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Fig. 2.    RBRquartz³ Q | plus USB-C port location

MCBH connectors

For longer deployments or realtime data access, you may require patch cables and underwater extension cables. These are not included in the support kit and connect to your instrument via the MCBH ports located on the battery end-cap. The MCBH ports allow data downloads to occur in less than ideal conditions without jeopardising the watertight seal.

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Fig. 3.    RBRquartz³ Q | plus MCBH port location

Patch cables and underwater extension cables are sold separately.