Sentinel V Real-Time Quick Start Card
Serial RS-232
Serial RS-422
95D-6032-00 (September 2017)
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
Connecting to the ADCP
To connect to the Sentinel V Real-Time ADCP using the
Sentinel V RT Utilities
software:
Connect Cable
Sentinel V RT Utilities
Connect the cable to the ADCP and to the serial port on the
laptop.
Connect the AC power adapter to the cable and to an AC
power source.
You should hear one long beep.
Select
New
,
Serial Connection.
Select the
COM Port
and
Baud Rate
from the drop down lists.
Click the
Connect
button.
Beep(s) heard.
If the beep is not heard, check the AC power adapter voltage.
Check all cable connections are fully seated.
If the Sentinel V Real-Time system is configured for RS-422,
use a RS-232 to RS-422 converter when connecting to the
serial port. The serial port on the computer must match the
serial communications of the Sentinel V system.
If you are unsure of the Baud rate, use the default 9600 baud
and try to connect. If you can not connect, click
Find
.
For more information on
Sentinel V RT Utilities
, click the Help
icon ( ) to open the Sentinel V RT Utilities software help
file.
Continue to the Sentinel V Real-Time Deployment Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to deploy, recover data,
and view Real-Time Sentinel V data.
