Xylem SonTek River Surveyor M9, Системное руководство

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SonTek, a Xylem brand
RiverSurveyor S5/M9 System Manual (February 2013)
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Section 5. Introduction to Measurement Procedure
5.1. Overview
This section is a general guide to prepare for and conduct discharge measurements in the field.
The information presented here will discuss pre-measurement tests as well as the general pro-
cedure for making a discharge measurement.
5.2. Applications
The procedures described in this section are useful for all moving boat discharge measure-
ments made with the RiverSurveyor S5 and M9; this includes the use of the SonTek Hy-
droboard, custom remote device applications as well as over the boat applications. The protocol
described below is applicable to measurements made with the PC and Mobile device software.
5.3. Pre-Measurement Tests
The steps described below are used to test the RiverSurveyor hardware prior to making a
measurement. The pre-measurement tests should be done prior to each discharge measure-
ment to ensure the functionality of the RiverSurveyor hardware for proper data collection.
5.3.1.
Check cables and connections
Prior to mounting the RiverSurveyor hardware, the structural integrity of all cables should be re-
viewed to ensure that there are no defects; this includes not only the cable but also the con-
nectors. Once the hardware is mounted, connect all the necessary cables. Be sure the faces of
the connectors are flush and secure before screwing down the locking sleeves. When using the
SonTek Hydroboard or other remote device, be sure that all knots and clamps are sound and
that the rope/cord is strong enough to withstand the onsite conditions.
5.3.2.
Communications
Communications are vital for remote measurements. There are three types of communications
connections to the ADP: Direct Connect, Bluetooth and Spread Spectrum Radio. In the case of
wireless communications, be sure to have the dummy plug installed in the PCM. It is important
to note that the PCM requires power. Be sure to have the battery packs adequately charged
and the spare available.
Direct Connect is a cable connection between the ADP and the PC. Confirm that the connec-
tion between the cable and the ADP is sound (that the wet mateable connector is flush with the
face of the connector on the ADP) and that the locking sleeve is hand tightened. Also make
sure that the serial connection to the PC is tight. There is a USB to serial adapter included for
PCs without a DB9 serial port. The external AC power adapter is required for direct connections
without a PCM.
Bluetooth communication is available with an optional PCM. It allows for wireless communica-
tion between the ADP and a PC with the Parani Bluetooth dongle (200m range) or the Motorola
Q Mobile device (60m range).
Parani Bluetooth Dongle – This is an external Bluetooth radio that plugs into a PC serial port
or through the USB to serial adapter. The dongle requires power from the PC through the in-
cluded USB connector. It is automatically configured to 57600 baud by the
RiverSurveyor Live
software. In all cases, be sure to verify sound connections.
Spread Spectrum Radio provides extended range (up to 2 km). The optional PCM communi-
cates with the Spread Spectrum base that plugs into a PC serial port via an 8-pin wet mateable
connector. There is a USB to serial adapter included for PCs without a DB9 serial port. The