NIWOT: equipment purchases Messages: 39 Entries..

% purchases in Jan, 2009:

* note the fantom usb disk (Serial # : 288090) is not working.  (note,
it turned out to be a problem with the enclosure, not the hard disk
itself).

as a replacement

- bought a 1TB western digital disk (WDE1UBK10000N) from newegg.com
  ($120)

- also, bought two replacement batteries for the APC UPS's. RBC33 for
  the APC BACK-UPs RS 1500VA ($81).  Also, bought a new battery for
  the Back-UPS 500 (RBC2, $36).  order is from buyuptime.com

On Friday, October 10, I mailed the 5.6m csat (s/n 0328, RMA 7881) back to 
Campbell for a re-cal and the rain upgrade. They receievd the sonic on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

They estimated a 2 week turn around for this. 

On Tuesday, October 21 I called to check on the sonic's status. Sasha (a male
sonic engineer) told me:

They discovered some issue with one of the transducers while the sonic was in 
their calibration chamber. They are doing further tests in the calibration 
chamber to determine whether the transducer needs to be replaced. If the sonic 
comes out of the chamber later today and everything looks okay they will ship 
the sonic back to us tomorrow, with Friday looking like a probable arrival day. If, however, the calibration still looks unstable they will replace the 
questionable transducer and the sonic will ship Friday, probably getting back 
to us next Monday or Tuesday (Oct 27 or 28).

On Oct 13, 2008, purchased backup blue valve for LI-6262:

 p/n 203-3414-415, Galtek Solenoid Operated Diaphragm Valves 1/4" Orifice, 3-way, Voltage: 115 VAC - 50/60 Hz
 http://www.entegrisfluidhandling.com/Default.asp?P=34&ONID=2541&ON=203-3414-415&Qty=1&ln=en

Entegris, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
3500 Lyman Boulevard
Chaska, MN 55318 USA
 phone number:  800-394-4083 

they pointed me toward Aztec Controls:  1.800.843.2046
cost is approx $200.  placed an order with tony.  shipping
time is 6-8 weeks...conf # 1130864

Order on 4/2/08:

REBS: 

4 pairs of Q7.1 domes                     ~$22/pair
4 pairs of replacement gaskets            ~$6/pair

Updated contact info for REBS:

 REBS,INC (Radiation & Energy Balance Systems, Inc.)
 PO Box 40203
 Bellevue, WA 98015-4203

ph: 206.624.7221

E-mail @:
 rebsinc@earthlink.net

*Note: REBS is a *small* company, and although they keep normal business hours
(i.e ~9-6 west coast time) they are often away from phones so don't be
surprised if it takes a few days for them to get back to you about an order or
question.

March 12, 2008.

The "broken" UCB cr23x logger (sn 6425, W/4M memory) was sent
back to us from campbell.  

The diagnosis was:

"LCD was black.  Was able to communicate via RS232.  Sent new OS and
reset LCD contrast.  Bench test, calibrated and ran in environmental
chamber.  Did final test and unit is working properly and meeting
specs."

cost of repair = $142.50.


Also, the two batteries were delivered.  Details:

1. PS12LA or PS512M Replacement Sealed Rechargeable Battery, 7 Ahr
   (this one is to replace the battery running the NCTC logger).

2. two 6V 7A-hr Lead Acid Batteries (these can go inside a cr23x).

5 March 2008

the recalibrated/cleaned LI-6251 was returned. 

Recal info:

       LI-6251 CO2 Analyzer:
       Serial Number:  IRG1-308
          Date:  28 Feb 2008

 # recal on 28 Feb 2008 (cell cleaned).  new values:
                To <- 36.3+273.15               # K
                K <- 18572
                A <- 0.1379
                B <- 1.875E-05
                C <- 2.560E-09
                R <- 0.0
                Po <- 101.3             # kPa
                p.slope <- 0.01517      # kPa/mV
                p.offset <- 58.912      # kP

* updated the programs:

dir standard.co2.q calculate.co2.q
-rw-rw-r--   1 sburns       1716 Oct  4  2005 calculate.co2.q
-rw-rw-r--   1 sburns       2791 Oct  4  2005 standard.co2.q

make .fun.calculate.co2
make .fun.standard.co2

Batteries, charging and loggers
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For Noah's cr10x and the NCTC charging system on the tower, use a YUASA 12VDC 
7.0Ah sealed re-chargeable lead-acid battery. 

The YUASA 6VDC versions can be used in the bases of cr23x loggers in place
of the PS100 power supply (as long as there is also AC power available). If the 
6V batteries die but there is still AC power available the cr23x will continue
to operate properly. The dead 6V batteries, however, should remain in the cr23x
until they can be swapped with replacements.

A note on compatibility: The YUASA 12 and 6 V batteries are compatibile with
the older PS12 power supply from Campbell Sci. We use a PS12 with the NCTC 
charging system. These YUASA batteries are not, however, compatibile with the 
newer PS100 power supply from Campbell as is. A special connector 
(the removable 17200 cable is required) and can be purchased directly from 
Campbell Sci. 

Purchasing info:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The YUASA 12 and 6 VDC batteries can be purchased directly from Campbell Sci. 

Part # 17894 YUASA 12VDC, $38.40

Part # 8219 YUASA 6VDC, $15.40

On February 12, 2008 we received the re-calibrated sonic (sn 0438)
back from Campbell. It was not given the rain upgrade.

on 29 Jan 2008:  sn0438 was removed from 2.5m (replaced with csat sn 0226)

sent back for a re-cal at campbell.

on 21 Feb 2008:  sn0438 was re-deployed at 21.5m on CUFF (replacing
                 eol csat, sn0536).

On January 25, 2008 we received the re-calibrated sonic (s/n 0226) from Campbell. It was not given the rain upgrade. 

on 14 Jan 2008:  removed csat sn0226 from 21.5m, replaced with eol loaner
                 (csat sn 0536).

sent back to campbell for a recal.

on 29 Jan 2008:  removed sn0438 from 2.5m.  replaced this csat with sn0226
                 so csat sn0226 is now at 2.5m.

* note, in Oct 2007 purchased a new hard disk for urquell (to replace
the stack of disks we have had)...details:

Important info about warranty:

"certificate of coverage"
certificate number:  12861517
contract price:  $39.99

product      manufact  model no.    serial no.     effective date  expiration date
hard drive  seagate   ST373455LC    3LQ1VKF8       10/27/2008        10/27/2010

for repair service call:  866-257-9193

-----------------------------
From: 
To: 
Subject: Your Newegg.com Invoice#   29639756
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:23:50 -0700


         Invoice 29639756

         Your Sales Order Number:78327026
Order Date:10/27/2007   Order Total: $236.12

        Billing Information     Shipping Information
Name    Sean P Burns    Name    Sean P Burns     Company University of Colorado
Address Dept of Ecology and Ev Biology Ramaley Building, Room N122
Address Dept of Ecology and Ev Biology Ramaley Building, Room N122
City    Boulder City    Boulder
State   CO      State   CO
Zip Code        80309-0334      Zip Code        80309-0334
Credit Card Type        Mastercard      Nighttime Telephone #303-492-5796
Your Customer ID        18232846        Day Telephone #
Shipping Method UPS Ground      Invoice Date    10/28/2007 11:30:53 AM

Item    Description     Quantity Unit Price  Extended Price
NOTE    EXT_WARRANTY:043069 FOR #22-148-280     1  $0.00  $0.00

22-148-280      HD 73.4G|ST 15K 16M 80P ST373455LC      1  $189.99  $189.99

This item is serviced by the SeaGate. Please call 800 -732-4283 for service.
SNET-043069     2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan     1  $39.99  $39.99

Subtotal
$229.98
Tax
$0.00
Shipping and Handling charge
$6.14
Amount Paid
$236.12

on Jan 3, 2008:

purchased a new hard disk for russter2 (rather than wait
for the warranty replacement to arrive).

purchase details:

Office Depot  (1905 28th St)  303-938-1800
Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive
Model WD1600JBRTL
160 Gb, 7200 rpm, 8Mb cache.
cost= $79.99

1-year limited warranty info and the box for this disk are in my
lower left-hand desk drawer.  Note, that INSIDE the box is the
replacement disk from Dell (it's a seagate disk).  At some future
date this disk could also be installed on russter2.

We are using some NetGear 4 or 8 port switches at the tower. The guy to contact 
at NetGear about any repair/replacement/purchase/warranty info on these units 
is:

Mike Swift in Austin, TX

Mike Swift
Technical Support Engineer II
Digi International Tech Support, USB division
mike.swift@digi.com
512 306 1109

C-sat re-cals during the winter should take ~2 weeks (summer is the busy season, with re-cals often lasting 1 month or longer).

Cost of re-cal: $395
Cost of re-cal with new rain upgrade: $495

For re-cals, CS needs only the sensor head and electronics box, no cables

If possible, return the instrument in its original carrying case

total cost $682.44; early Nov. 2007

CSM1 PTO CSL card storage module: part number 16235, s/n E2455;
the CSM1 had water damage on one side of the module, replaced necessary parts
and repaired damaged traces, updated unit from Prom 7602-05 to 7602-09, and
tested the unit;



cr10wp logger: part number 4546, s/n 18657;
the wiring panel had severe water damage, replaced the wiring panel with
new cr10xwp wiring panel (s/n 37240), the 9 pin conector had water damage so 
replaced the 9 pin connector;
ran unit in environmental chamber, extended temperature re-tested from -55 to 
+85 degrees C;
checked calibration

 

repair/upgrade of model 09101 s/n 00249, early Nov. 2007

1.5 hrs labor @ 64.00/hr
2 ea vertical shaft bearings
1 ea rotor
1 ea pot coupling
1 ea nose cone
1 ea prop nut
1 ea prop
2 ea flange bearing
1 ea housing
1 ea micro-processor
1 ea RS485 TX/RX
1 ea IR emitter

total cost to come...

total charge $41.83, late Oct. 2007

1 ea 16675 Rev 00
SC12
Robust CS I/O Cable, 2 ft              $13.44


1 ea 3768 Rev 00
2-pin screw terminal plug
connector .2 inch pitch
straight wire entry 12-24
AWG green marked G 12V                 $1.04


1 ea 6714 Rev 01
Desiccant 4 unit bag 
(qty 20)                               $19.20


freight                                $8.15

NCTC cr23x micrologger repaired by Campbell mid Oct. 2007, total cost $157.98.

Tested, unit would not communicate. Found bad crystal in location Y17N. Replacedcrystal. Bench tested. Ran unit in environmental chamber test. Final tested.

repair labor: 1.7 hrs @ $85.00/hr

repair parts: 
8518 CRYSM
32.768 KHZ Epson
MC-40532.768K-A

model 09101 s/n 00248 was repaired by R.M. Young in early Oct, 2007. Total cost was $322.74.

1.5 hrs labor @ $64.00/hr
2 ea  vertical shaft bearing
1 ea pot coupling
2 ea flange bearing (05163)
1 ea prop nut
1 ea coil
1 ea cover
2 ea flange bearing (09126)
1 ea emmiter
1 ea micro-processor
1 ea RS485 TX/RX

* on 10/27 purchased a new (73 Gb) hard disk for urquell from
newegg.com.  disk details:

NOTE    EXT_WARRANTY:043069 FOR #22-148-280     1  $0.00  $0.00
22-148-280      HD 73.4G|ST 15K 16M 80P ST373455LC      1  $189.99  $189.99
This item is serviced by the SeaGate. Please call 800 -732-4283 for service.    SNET-043069     2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan     1  $39.99  $39.99
                                                        
note, that i paid for a 2 year net replacement plan!


* on 11/9/2007, disk installed by Jesse.  Left in one of the old
(36Gb) disks (it was /data2/).  This disk is now "/backup".  We also 
removed the stack of old disks and exabyte tape drive that were on top 
of urquell.  These disks can now be considered a "deep" backup.  

* also removed the cpu fan from "old" urquell and put it in
urquell since that fan was noisy...and didn't seem to spin
too smoothly.  fan details:

      114140 
     0510E-12
     12V  0.1A 
    540-2761-01
       7GBB
   Made in Japan
      Shicoh

both edgeports fried, removed from quacker box on 5-21-07, both belong to CUFF

Contact info for DIGI Int'l Inc. general support 512.306.0930
Mike Swift: mike.swift@digi.com  512.306.1109
Dear Jeffrey,

I have attached a copy of your RMA documentation.  Please take a few
minutes to read it through, sign, and fax back the signature page (2nd
page at bottom) to (512)306-0694.  If you have any questions in regards
to this matter please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed
below.

Regards,

Alicia Burchett
Sales Admin
Digi International
512.306.0712 ph  512.306.0694 fax
www.digi.com

SNs: V21696605  Edgeport/8
     V33151891  Edgeport/8

May 23, 2007.

Ordered 4 repair kits for the GAST 1531-107B-G557X pumps (run the EC system).

This is gast service kit K219.

contact info:

Steve Knox
Fiero Power
303.431.3600

information about life of vanes = 10000 hours.  (416 days).

life of bearing is ~ 27000 hours (for low pressure)....

so, probably a good idea to change the vanes about once a year.

if the bearing goes bad then it's better to replace the pump.

To: "gary" 
cc: sean.burns@Colorado.EDU, kirk.ranno@Colorado.EDU
Subject: Re: sonic anemometer #980201 
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:23:20 -0600
From: "Sean Burns" 


Hi Gary,

I emailed with Russ.  Please go ahead and replace all the transducers
and also the electronics board (for $1250).  i'll be out of town until
Aug 7th but just let us know when it is ready to be picked up (email
works best)...do you need any credit card information before you get
started?

thanks,

                                        SpB.


 > Sean,Kirk,
 > 
 > This sonic anemometer was built in 1998. It has been in for repair four
 > times, the last time was just a check out.
 > All six of the transducers have been replaced, but not at the same time. It
 > is necessary to remove all transducers, even if only one is being replaced.
 > A repurcussion of this is that the transducer wires keep getting shorter
 > each time any of the transducers are replaced. The transducer wires are now
 > unworkable.
 > 
 > The connections to the transducer wire are also quite worn, from the
 > multiple removal/installation. The sonic electronics board has been
 > re-designed since this instrument was built and does a better job of signal
 > conditioning. The higher elevation of this application is more challenging
 > for the transducers and the signal conditioning. The sound pulses are more
 > attenuated in the less dense atmosphere.
 > 
 > For all the above reasons, my reccomendation for this sonic is that all six
 > transducers and the electronics board be replaced. Because some of the
 > damage is due to the number of repairs, we feel somewhat responsible, and
 > will do this repair at cost. Our best price for this job is $1250. You would
 > have a nearly new, fully warranted sonic anemometer.
 > 
 > We have transducers in house, but I don't have an electronics board. I
 > estimate about two weeks to get this job done.
 > 
 > Let me know what you would like to do.
 > 
 > Gary Zimmerman
 > Applied Technologies Inc
 > (303) 684-8722
 > gary@apptech.com
 > 
 > 

Instrument Purchases:  (campbell order no:  148075)

(1) 107-L Temperature Probe  s/n                  $67.20
    (w/25' cable22 awg1)                           $6.50

(2) CS-616-L water content reflectometer         $144.00/each
     job # 153024 (all the same)
     (also 25' cable)

(3) 253-L Watermark soil matric potential block   $46.08
     job # 153025

(3) 257-L Watermark soil matric potential block   $88.32
     job # 153026

Tues, Feb 8th:
--------------
ordered 2 li-190SA sensors from licor:

Two LI-190SA sensors                     $340 /each
Two 2290 Millivolt Adapters               $27 /each
One 2003S Mounting and Leveling Fixture   $44 /each

phone: 1.800.447.3576

talked to: Tanvir (Baneeta).

Thermocouple Purchase (from Campbell Sci):
1000' of Type T thermocouple wire (Copper/Constantan), 24 AWG.
cost was around $400.

On 3/13/2004:

McGuckins:

 Flagging (green roll)  :  $1.79
 Flagging (orange roll) :  $1.79
 8-piece screwdriver set:  $9.99
        Tool Roll-up bag: $13.49
set of mini-screwdrivers:  $6.99
      small tape measure:  $0.99
                       ?:  $3.99
                         --------
total ------------------> $39.03


On 3/8/2004:

4 pair of REBS polyethylene domes (for Q7.1 net radiometer):

cost is $18.40 / pair, total = $80.49

REBS, INC
Radiation & Energy Balance Systems, Inc
PO Box 40203
Bellevue, WA  98105-0203

ph: 206.624.7221

on 3/4/2004:

Matlab license yearly renewal:  $99.96

bought another edgeport:

Hello from PROVANTAGE.COM,

We have processed a shipment on order number 1738063.

Quantity 1 - (DBRD310) Edgeport/8 - USB to 8-Port EIA232 Serial DB9 @
$325.98 each.

Subtotal: $325.98
Shipping: $7.45
------------------------------
Total: $333.43 (US dollars)

% Here's a list of some things I've bought recently:


9/23/03: Radio Shack
--------------------
two 12V, 2.3A-hour Camcorder Batteries (23-187A), $45/each


9/23/03: Buffalo Chip
---------------------
Targus Model PA055 Ultra-Mini USB 4-port Hub, $18.50
2-pack of 9V Batteries (for GPS), $11.20


9/15/03: McGuckins
-------------------
2 Deep-cycle Marine Batteries (about $70/each)
1 small notebook (about 70 cents)


8/28/03:  CompUSA
------------------
Belkin 10' CAT5e Crossover Cable (A3x126-10cM), $15
Belkin 200' (?) Fast cat5e Cable (to go under the
road..it's in the trailer).............$80.

9/16/2003

Mailed the li6262 back to licor to get the cells cleaned (this
is the reason we could no longer zero both co2 and h2o).  They
will also replace the internal soda lime and dessicant.

li6262 Serial Number:  IRG3-638
Phone number:  1-800-447-3576
RMA #:  128574

I talked to Anna and Brent. (I never asked the price for this).

% Chemicals Order (Sept 2, 2003):

From Aldrich:  1.800.558.9160
26,643-4:  500g of Magnesium Perchlorate...~$100
22,228-3:  500g of Soda Lime...............~$40

2-day shipping ~ $20.

ref# 8753163.

Called Bob at distribution services (2-6369) to pick up
the empty N2 Cylinders in the lab...the numbers on these
are:

1. CC125 562 (Hanks cylinder)
2. CC140 772
3. CC177 35

Bob is going to send over some paperwork and then we
will work out a day to have them picked up.

July 2003.

purchased the following cable:

APC 940-0023A Eq.
Stonewall part no: SC-7409

phone:  1-800-525-3303
price:  around $30.

Liquid Nitrogen Purchase:
-------------------------

CU Contact:  Ernie Valdez, 303.492-6322
(I talked to Jim Roberts, 2-6369, Dist. Services)

Prices (add $32 for delivery to MRS):
240 Liters, $117
160 Liters,  $78

They need 24hrs notice for Delivery.  Best
days are MWF.  According to Dave Bowling the laser
will need 20 liters/week of LN2.

MRS Contact: Steve Seibold, 303.492-8841.
Steven.Seibold@Colorado.EDU

June 11, 2003.

PUrchased a tent from Dave tents and awnings.

webpage:  http://www.davistent.com/
phone:  1-877-elk-camp

Bought a 10'x12' 10oz Wall Tent.  with 1 window.
water and mildew treated.
 also, bought poles.

location: Jason street near the intersection of I-25 and rt 70.
take 36 south to Pecos St, turn left onto 47th, right onto
Jason st.  It's the 2nd building.  Hours are M-F, 8-4:30.

Update on June 23, 2003:

I called to find out the status of our order...it appears
there has been a delay in the shipment.  Here's my e-mail
to Ed Barr at Airgas:

 Date:    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 15:53:57 MDT
 To:      Ed Barr 
 cc:      sean.burns@Colorado.EDU, aturnip@stripe.colorado.edu
 From:    "Sean Burns" 
 Subject: Re: Specialty Gas Order 


 Hi Ed,

 Were both cylinders in the order delayed or just one?  

 If you can send me an e-mail with any information you get about the
 order that would be better than a phone call.

 thanks for looking into this...


  > I have entered it now and delivery will be in about two weeks.  Thanks, Ed
  > 
  >      -----Original Message-----
  >      From:   Sean Burns [SMTP:Sean.Burns@Colorado.EDU]
  >      Sent:   Tuesday, June 03, 2003 9:45 AM
  >      To:     Ed Barr
  >      Cc:     sean.burns@Colorado.EDU; aturnip@stripe.colorado.edu;
  > bowling@biology.utah.edu
  >      Subject:        Re: Specialty Gas Order 
  > 
  > 
  >      Hi Ed,
  > 
  >      Thanks for double-checking our order.  The people who are going to use
  >      the 5% co2 in air said it was fine to use the Certified Standard grade
  >      (~$178 for 80 cu ft) instead of the primary standard.
  > 
  >      If there are any other questions please let me know.  e-mail works
  >      best since i'm often out of the office...about how long will it take
  >      to prepare our order?
  > 
  >      thanks!
  > 
  >                                              SpB. 

  > 
  > 
  > 
  >       > Hello Sean,  Thanks for the faxed cylinder order today but I have
  > a question
  >       > on item 1 for the 5% CO2 in Air.  I thought we had discussed
  > price and
  >       > availability on a Primary Standard grade rather than the
  > Certified Standard
  >       > grade shown on your order.  Please confirm the grade again and
  > I'll enter
  >       > the order.  Thanks again, Ed
        

-------------
June 3, 2003.

1. 5% UHP co2 in AIR "certified standard", size 80A
2. "Instrument Grade" pure co2 (4.0 grade), size 80A

AirGas International, Inc
3200 Bluff
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone:  303.442.2481
fax: 303.442.2841

I faxed them an order form.

On Wed May 14th I dropped off the "dead" sonic at ATI.

Gary Zimmerman was not there, but I gave it to Carl (?).
He put it on the rack at the lab there and was not able
to get valid data out of it.

ATI Info:

Applied Technologies, Inc.
1120 Delaware Ave.
Longmont, Colorado   80501

Phone: 303-684-8722
Fax: 303-684-8773
Toll Free: 866-491-8952
E-Mail: sales@apptech.com

Wed, April 16th.

Placed an order for 3 cylinders of Ultra high purity Nitrogen.

AirGas International, Inc
3200 Bluff
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone:  303.442.2481
fax: 303.442.2841

I faxed them an order form.

Friday, April 11 2003.

Purchased a CSMC-1M PCMCIA Card from Campbell Sci.
Order Number:  129403
Contact:  Kim, 435.750.9532

Should take about 2 weeks to get here.

Denver Valve and Fittings:  303.232.8844
po box 150639--950 Simms St.
lakewood, colorado    80215.

3/8"  -600 Sets 10  SS (stainless steel). (2xSS-600-Sets-10)  (called a Ferrule-Pak)
3/8"  - nuts --> (20 x SS -602-1)
3/8" Bulkhead Fittings/Unions --> (14 x SS-600-61)

(talked to christy...note: you should get a discount so make sure to mention
this).

These are supposed to arrive on Monday (March 3).

(I didn't get a total price...but it's probably around $300).