YSI SonTek RiverSurveyor, System Manual

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SonTek/YSI Inc
RiverSurveyor System Manual (May 1, 2007)
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> compass cont
Heading = 18.1 Pitch = 5.8 Roll = 3.5
Heading = 18.5 Pitch = 5.7 Roll = 3.6
Heading = 18.9 Pitch = 5.8 Roll = 3.4
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If possible, rotate the ADP through various heading, pitch, and roll angles to see if the com-
pass data looks “reasonable”. Note: Point the X-axis of the ADP to the cardinal points (N, S,
E, W) and verify the heading. Refer to
Figure 3-23
for X-axis markings.
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When you are ready to stop the compass check, press
<Enter>
.
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There are three more “internal” sensors that we can check – Temperature, Pressure, and Bat-
tery Voltage. Note: The pressure sensor is an option, so zero-data may be displayed.
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Type in
SENSOR CONT
and press
<Enter>
. The SonUtils screen will begin to show Tem-
perature (in °C), Pressure (in dbar), and Battery Voltage (in VDC).
> sensor cont
Temp = 20.100 Pressure = 2.000 Battery = 23.8
Temp = 20.200 Pressure = 2.000 Battery = 23.8
Temp = 20.200 Pressure = 2.000 Battery = 23.8
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When you are ready to stop the sensor check, press
<Enter>
.
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If you have an internal recorder installed, type in
DIR
and press
<Enter>
. The SonUtils
screen will display a listing of any files that are currently stored on the recorder (if any).
The number of bytes used and the number of bytes free will also be displayed.
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That’s it! We’ve finished running the simple tests as a way of ensuring that the system has
survived the shipping procedure. You can now power down and disconnect the system. Or,
if you are an experienced user, you can begin the process of setting up for a “real” applica-
tion. If you need more information about how to set up and use the system, the next section
gives you some suggestions on what you can do next.
1.6. Learn the Details
So now what? Well, that really depends on your experience level or on what you would like to
do. Most sections of the
RiverSurveyor System Manual can be read independently. That is, you
do not have to read them in sequential order. Here are a few suggestions:
New Users
•
Section 2 – An Introduction to the RiverSurveyor System
•
Section 3 – RiverSurveyor Systems, Features, and Considerations
•
Section 4 – RiverSurveyor Applications
•
Section 6 – Preparing the System for a Survey
•
Section 7 – RiverSurveyor Software
Experienced Users / Software Users / Deployment Information
•
Section 6 – Preparing the System for a Survey
•
Section 7 – RiverSurveyor Software
Theory and Details
•
Section 5 – Principles of Discharge Measurement