Sentinel V SC and RT Operation Manual
September
2017
EAR-Controlled Technology Subject to Restrictions Contained on the Cover Page.
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Comparing Self-Contained & Real-Time
The V Series ADCP can be converted to a Sentinel V Real-Time and vice versa by changing the firmware
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Sentinel V Self-Contained
Sentinel V Real-Time
Intended Applications
Self-Contained currents, Waves (Burst)
Real-Time currents, Continuous Waves,
Turbulence, Vessel Mount/Moving
Platform
Ping Rate
Up to 4Hz
Up to 16Hz (Frequency dependent)
Water Modes
Water profile (WM2)
Water Profile (WM2),
Bottom-Track
No
Yes
Trigger
No
Yes
Sleep
Yes
No
Data recording
Data Recording
No
Plan Software
ReadyV
Sentinel V RT Utilities
Profiles
Dual
Single
Config error checking
Profile and schedule in-depth validation
Limited
Saved configurations
Multiple, named
1 user, 1 default
Maintenance log
Yes, user accessible
No
Feature control
Yes, using
Ready V
Yes, using
Sentinel V RT Utilities
Burst scheduling
Yes
No
Vertical beam
Profile (Software only; Velocity/WavesMon)
HEM features
None
Selected
Comms
WLAN control, Serial output RS232
Serial, RS232 or RS422, Ethernet
Firmware upgrade
Wireless, enabled via touch sensor
Wireless, enabled via serial or Ethernet
SC-RT conversion
Firmware change