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700-RSS
-QS
Rev 1
4 Feb
2019 |
Part # 18465
For ease of use the Axiom Datalogger has two sensor extensions which can be used with the Radar.
PACKING LIST
DEFAULT SETTINGS
SECTION 1: Mounting the Radar
SECTION 2: Setting Up with FTS Axiom
Dataloggers
SECTION 3: Setting Up with Other Data Loggers
SECTION 4: Useful SDI-12 Commands
Use the table to determine which
sensor extension to use. If you wish to
measure parameters using more than
one measurement command, you must
use the SDI Generic extension.
1) Keep a minimum horizontal distance of 200mm (7.87”) to
the nearest solid surface and distance to water surface
should not be less than 0.5 m (1.6 ft).
2) Polarization indicators should be turned to the nearest
vertical surfaces to minimize the effects of false echoes.
3) Orient the radar cone perpendicular to the water’s
surface.
Use the supplied bubble level to confirm.
Polarization indicators
The Radar Stage Sensor is shipped
with the following default settings:
SDI-12 Address
0
Units of measurement
Feet
Number of samples to
average
20
Power Mode
High
Radar Stage Sensor with
cable
1
Mounting Bracket
1
Bubble level
1
Quick Start Guide
1
OPTIONAL PARTS:
LCD Display, Military Connector
S
*For detailed instructions, refer to the Axiom Operator’s
Manual (700-Axiom-Man) found on the FTS Support site
This Quick Start Guide is meant as a fast reference when setting up your FTS Radar Stage Sensor. For detailed instructions and
explanations, refer to the Radar Stage Sensor Operating Manual (700-RSS-Man) and your data logger’s operating instructions.
M COMMAND
RESULTS
EXTENSION
aM!
Average stage, quality metric.
Averaged over 1-720 samples. Default = 20 samples.
Radar or
SDI Generic
aM1!
Instantaneous stage, distance, quality metric, and internal
temperature (in
C)
SDI Generic
aM2!
4-20 mA output current (in mA)
SDI Generic
aM3!
aM4!
aM5!
Supports NOAA distance calculation.
Stage, mean distance, standard deviation, number of
discarded outliers, good
s
ample count and voltage (in
V). Averaged over 1-720 samples.
Sample # Defaults: aM3! = 360 aM4! = 60 aM5! = 15
SDI Generic
QUICK START GUIDE SECTIONS
PACKING LIST
DEFAULT SETTINGS
1
MOUNTING THE RADAR
2
SETTING UP WITH AXIOM DATALOGGERS *
