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Operation
Continuous Mode
: The handheld will continuously check sensor values against
the stability criteria even after the sample period and sample count have been met.
Log Samples
: Logs the sample/s defined by the Sample Period to memory.
Sample Period
: Time interval between samples that are used to determine
stability. Set the interval in seconds (1 to 900).
Sample Count
: Number of consecutive samples required for stability (1 to 10).
Select Start Auto Stable to enable.
Averaging
→
Averaging
The averaging mode determines how the handheld will filter data. A smaller
time frame for the rolling average window allows changes in the sensor’s
measurements to be more quickly observed, while a larger rolling window
provides more stable measurement readings and a smooth result. Each averaging
mode will decrease the time span of the rolling window if a large change in the
sensor measurement is detected, allowing the handheld to adapt when an event
occurs.
The
Default
mode provides optimum averaging for all sensors. This mode has up
to 40 seconds of averaging on some sensors to curb spikes and outliers, resulting
in more stable data.
In
Accelerated
mode, changes in sensor measurements are more quickly
observed than default (approximately 10 seconds of averaging on some sensors).
This mode is recommended when the sensors are moving through the water, such
as during profiling studies and most spot sampling applications.
NOTE:
For profiling applications, enable Vertical Position under Depth
Display to view unfiltered depth measurements. This helps to
ensure the depth sensor is lowered to the desired depth without
waiting for the averaged measurement.
In
Rapid
mode, sensor response is very fast (approximately 2 seconds of
averaging on some sensors), but the instrument will never settle on a single
steady number. This mode is recommended when the sensors are moving quickly
through the water, such as rapid profiling and towed applications.
Auto Stable
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