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4.1. Cleaning the Transducers
Periodic cleaning of the ADP transducer face may be needed to maintain optimal performance
in areas of high biological activity or mineral build-up. To remove material build-up on the
transducer faces, simply clean with a stiff (non-metallic) brush or apply soapy water and clean
with a sponge. The transducers themselves are protected in a hard epoxy-resin and are very
durable. Minor scratches on the transducer face are normal over a period of time and will not
harm them or affect their performance. Direct impacts to the face should be avoided as this
might crack the face of the transducer and allow moisture into the electronics housing as well as
causing damage to the transducer itself.
4.2. O-Rings
Make sure that O-ring on the battery cap is completely clean and free of debris. Be sure that the
O-ring is seated correctly, and that it is not twisted or broken. It is important to maintain a water -
tight seal for the integrity of the instrument.
4.3. Batteries
The RS5 is operated from a single Li-Ion cell (battery specifications can be found in the
hardware section). The battery contains an internal safety circuit that protects against short
circuits, over-voltage, and under-voltage conditions. If purchasing these batteries from a third
party, please ensure that the exact model number is obtained, as similar models without circuit
protection do exist but have a different body shape.
4.4. Calibration
Each system is individually calibrated during the manufacturing process. Since there are no
moving parts and the beams are built into the RS5 head, recalibration is not necessary unless
the RS5 is physically damaged.
Section 5.
Pre-Measurement Hardware Setup Steps
5.1. Powering on the RS5 (Basic)
Unscrew the battery cap, place the battery with the positive terminal facing down into
the compartment (Figure 9), and screw down the battery cap.
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