Operation Manual
SYSTEM
OCR-504 Multispectral Radiometer
SECTION
C - START UP
•
Look at the spectral output to make sure there are no glaring errors in the
data, i.e. unexpected peaks and valleys in the spectrum.
•
Look at the spectral output under varying light conditions to make sure the
spectrum is adjusting accordingly.
•
Log a few minutes of telemetry and process the log file with SatCon. Check
for errors in the data and consistency in the optical sensor values.
This test assumes that the instrument(s) you are testing are operating with
free-
running
telemetry. This means that telemetry from the system is broadcast on
a continuous basis. See section
D - OPERATION
for more information on
controll
ing your instrument’s telemetry output.
Once you are satisfied that the instrument(s) are working correctly, the next
step is to deploy it for fieldwork. Otherwise, if you are experiencing any
problems receiving telemetry, see section
G - MAINTENANCE
for information
on troubleshooting your instrument. If you are still experiencing problems,
contact a Sea-Bird Scientific customer service representative for assistance.
