Sofar SPOTTER, User Manual

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SPOTTER
Retrieve the Spotter
After retrieval, disconnect the mooring and rinse off Spotter and mooring with
fresh water before storage. If any fouling has built up on the Spotter, this can
generally be removed with a soft brush and soapy water.
Turn the device off for storage
After rinsing, dry the area around the lid, and unscrew the lid using the 5mm
hex key. Remove the lid carefully to prevent water from dropping onto the
electronics box. After the lid is removed, turn the device off using the on/off
switch. At this point you can also remove the SD card and download the data
stored on the card to your personal computer.
If you plan to store Spotter for a longer period of time, please see the notes on
“Lithium-ion battery use and storage” below.
If you plan to deploy after a prolonged storage, we recommend that you use
the included wall charger to fully charge the Spotter before deployment. This
ensures that the system can start up and operate without delay. Before re-
deployment, we also recommend that you replace the desiccant inside the
Ebox, and use a freshly formatted SD card.
Lithium-ion battery use and storage
Spotter units are equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack, which is located
inside the electronics box. It is important to handle the Spotter device with
care to prevent any possible damage to the electronics and battery pack. For
prolonged storage (longer than a week), the Spotter device should ideally be
stored in a cool (< 25C) and dry area with the battery at a medium charge.
Retrieve and store Spotter
STEP 05