Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
September
2017
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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Returning Systems to the TRDI
When shipping the system to TRDI from either inside or outside the United States, the following instruc-
tions will help ensure the Sentinel V ADCP arrives with the minimum possible delay. Any deviation from
these instructions increases the potential for delay.
Step 1 - Request a Return Material Authorization
To obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions for the return of the
instrument, do one of the following:
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Contact Customer Service Administration at
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Call +1 (858) 842-2700
When requesting a RMA number, please give us the following information:
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What is being shipped (include the serial number)
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When you plan to send the shipment
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What issue(s) need to be corrected
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Name of the Field Service Engineer that knows about the issue
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When you need the instrument returned
TRDI’s Customer Service will then respond with the RMA number for the shipment. Please include this
number on all packages and correspondence.
Step 2 – Provide a MSDS as necessary
Please provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if the system/transducer is painted with antifouling
paint.
Step 3 - Ship via air freight, prepaid
The optional Lithium battery packs are restricted to Cargo Aircraft Only since 1 January 2015.
Do NOT return ADCP units with the optional Lithium battery pack installed.
Urgent Shipments should be shipped direct to TRDI via overnight or priority air services. Do not send ur-
gent airfreight as part of a consolidated shipment. If the system is shipped consolidated, it will cost less,
but may lose up to three days in transit time.
Non-urgent shipments may be shipped as part of a consolidated cargo shipment to save money. In addi-
tion, some truck lines may offer equivalent delivery service at a lower cost, depending on the distance to
San Diego.
Mark the Package(s)
To:
Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. (RMA Number)
14020 Stowe Drive
Poway, California 92064
Airport of Destination = San Diego
Notify Paxton, Shreve and Hayes
Phone: +1 (619) 232-8941
Fax: +1 (619) 232-8976
