Sea-Bird Scientific SUNA V2, User Manual, Page: 5 / 54

Section 1 SUNA quick start guide
This quick start guide gives the steps necessary to set up and make sure that the SUNA
sensor operates and collects data before it is deployed.
Delivered items—
• the SUNA sensor, either standard or "deep" rated, with optional wiper, if ordered (std.
depth only)
• dummy plug and lock collar
1. Install the manufacturer-supplied software on a PC. ( Install and start software
on page 7)
2. Verify that the sensor operates and collects data: ( Verify sensor operation
on page 7)
a. Connect the sensor to the PC and start the software.
b. Supply external power to the sensor.
c. Push Connect to start communication with the sensor.
d. Push Start to collect data.
e. Remove and replace the protective cover on the optical face several times to
change the value of the collected data.
f. Push Stop to stop data collection.
3. Verify that the sensor transmits data: ( Verify sensor transmits data on page 10)
• Push Transmit Data in the dashboard and select "All Data" to transmit data
collected by the sensor to the PC.
• Open the file on the PC to look at the data.
4. Use the "Deployment Wizard" in the software to set up the sensor for a specific
deployment. (
Deployment wizard on page 13)
5. If necessary, attach the sensor to the frame on which it will be deployed.
6. Make sure to do maintenance on the sensor at regular intervals. ( Sensor
maintenance on page 21)
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