RBR RBRSolo 3 User manual

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USER GUIDE
RUSKIN

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1 Table of Contents
1Table of Contents ..................................................................................................... 2
2 Ruskin ........................................................................................................................ 5
3 Revision history......................................................................................................... 6
4 Warranty statement .................................................................................................. 7
5 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 8
6 Installation ................................................................................................................ 9
6.1 Install Ruskin on a PC...................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Install Ruskin on a Mac ................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Update Ruskin............................................................................................................................... 10
6.4 Uninstall Ruskin ............................................................................................................................ 11
7 Provide your feedback............................................................................................ 12
8 Quick start ............................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Deploy an instrument ................................................................................................................... 14
8.2 Batteries ........................................................................................................................................ 15
8.3 Simulating an RBRsolo/duet ........................................................................................................ 16
8.4 View information about a logger.................................................................................................. 16
8.5 Recover an instrument and download data ................................................................................ 17
9 Configure a logger...................................................................................................18
9.1 Autonomy engine.......................................................................................................................... 18
9.1.1 When to replace the batteries ......................................................................................................................................18
9.1.2 Predicting battery life ...................................................................................................................................................19
9.2 Scheduling a RBRsolo/duet.......................................................................................................... 19
9.3 Stop logging .................................................................................................................................. 20
9.4 Tides and waves............................................................................................................................ 21
9.4.1 Tides..............................................................................................................................................................................21
9.4.2 Waves.............................................................................................................................................................................22
9.4.3 |wave deployment planning.........................................................................................................................................24
|wave logger positioning...............................................................................................................................................25
9.5 Autoranging and fixed gain .......................................................................................................... 26

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9.6 Derived channel parameters ........................................................................................................ 27
9.7 Deployment................................................................................................................................... 27
9.8 Automatic tasks............................................................................................................................. 28
9.8.1 Auto-Download .............................................................................................................................................................28
9.8.2 Auto-Stop ......................................................................................................................................................................29
9.8.3 Auto-Deploy...................................................................................................................................................................29
10 Download ................................................................................................................ 30
10.1 Download data from the logger ................................................................................................... 30
10.2 File naming convention ................................................................................................................ 30
11 Calibration tab ........................................................................................................ 31
12 Update firmware ..................................................................................................... 32
13 Datasets................................................................................................................... 35
13.1 Open a stored dataset .................................................................................................................. 35
13.2 Analysis.......................................................................................................................................... 35
13.2.1 Analysis tab ...................................................................................................................................................................35
Cursor tab......................................................................................................................................................................35
Calibration tab ..............................................................................................................................................................37
13.3 Overview........................................................................................................................................ 37
13.4 Channels........................................................................................................................................ 38
13.4.1 Information tab ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
13.4.2 Calibration Tab..............................................................................................................................................................38
13.4.3 Parameters tab..............................................................................................................................................................39
13.5 File info .......................................................................................................................................... 40
13.6 Plot view ........................................................................................................................................ 41
13.6.1 Thumbnail view.............................................................................................................................................................42
13.6.2 Live data ........................................................................................................................................................................42
13.6.3 Plot Tools.......................................................................................................................................................................42
Dataset toolbar .............................................................................................................................................................42
Live plot toolbar............................................................................................................................................................42
Tools for datasets and live data ...................................................................................................................................43
Tools for live data..........................................................................................................................................................46
13.6.4 Shortcuts / Controls......................................................................................................................................................46
13.7 Exporting datasets ........................................................................................................................ 47

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14 User calibration....................................................................................................... 49
14.1 N-Point calibration........................................................................................................................ 49
14.2 Oxyguard DO calibration .............................................................................................................. 49
14.3 Turbidity calibration ..................................................................................................................... 51
14.3.1 Two-point calibration ................................................................................................................................................... 52
14.3.2 One-point calibration ...................................................................................................................................................54
14.4 RBRcoda T.ODO - User calibration ............................................................................................... 56
14.4.1 Collecting a calibration file...........................................................................................................................................57
14.4.2 Performing a calibration...............................................................................................................................................57
14.4.3 Creating a calibration region........................................................................................................................................58
14.4.4 Plateau creation............................................................................................................................................................59
Automatic ......................................................................................................................................................................59
Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................................60
14.4.5 Plateau deletion ...........................................................................................................................................................61
14.4.6 Reference data entry.....................................................................................................................................................62
Automatic ......................................................................................................................................................................62
Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................................63
Saving coefficients ........................................................................................................................................................64
15 Preferences.............................................................................................................. 65
15.1 Specify location for data files ....................................................................................................... 65
15.2 Specify location for realtime data files ........................................................................................ 65
15.3 Specify location for log files ......................................................................................................... 65
15.4 Specify Language selection.......................................................................................................... 66
15.5 Using advanced sampling controls.............................................................................................. 66
15.6 Using advanced calibration controls ........................................................................................... 66
15.7 Derived channels RBRsolo/duet................................................................................................... 67
15.7.1 Depth channel ............................................................................................................................................................... 67
15.7.2 Dissolved Oxygen concentration.................................................................................................................................68
15.8 Specifying plotting preferences ................................................................................................... 68
15.8.1 Channel visibility tab ....................................................................................................................................................69
15.8.2 Channel colours tab......................................................................................................................................................70

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2 Ruskin
Ruskin is the RBR software that manages your RBR loggers to provide all the data necessary to do your work. Ruskin
provides a graphical user interface that makes using the loggers easy. You can use Ruskin to do the following:
configure, schedule and enable multiple loggers
download data after logging
graphically view data sets
export data in various formats
change the calibration coefficients for your logger
Ruskin can be used on PC and Mac.
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3 Revision history
Revision No. Release Date Notes
1.0 01-Sep-2012 Original
2.0 01-Oct-2014 Adding RBRsolo D and DO and RBRduet
support
B 12-Sept-2017 Final revision for compact loggers
D 12-Dec-2018 Updated installation details, updated
screenshots, added auto-deploy features
E 13-Mar-2019 Updated plotting information, firmware
upgrades, and screenshots
F 06-Jun-2019 Updated introduction, updated
screenshots
G 04-May-2020 Updated screenshots, RBRcoda T.ODO
customer calibration, and removal of
Logger hardware

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4 Warranty statement
All data loggers manufactured by RBR Ltd. are warranted against defects in workmanship or original parts and
materials for one year. Third party sensors (not manufactured by RBR) are limited to the warranty provided by the
original manufacturer.
Units suffering from such defects will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of RBR Ltd., provided that the problem
has appeared during normal use of the instrument for the purpose intended by us. The liability of RBR Ltd. extends only
to the replacement cost of the instrument. The customer will bear all costs of shipment to us for repair; all other costs,
including return shipment, will be borne by RBR Ltd.
This warranty does not cover consumables or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover damage caused by negligent use
or mishandling. Attempted modification or repair of any unit without the prior consent of RBR Ltd. will immediately
void any warranty in force.
Users are expected to maintain a regular program of calibration.
We reserve the right to grant or refuse warranty repairs at our discretion if we consider that there are reasonable
grounds for doing so.

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5 Introduction
This document introduces you to Ruskin and helps you to use it effectively from the start. It is specifically written for the
RBRsolo3and RBRduet3loggers - our smallest one and two channel loggers.
You can access the Ruskin User Guide on the USB data stick provided when you purchase a logger, from the Help menu
in Ruskin, and on the RBR web site, atwww.rbr-global.com.
Release notes are automatically displayed each time you install an updated version of Ruskin. The most recent release
notes are also available from the Help menu in Ruskin.For informationabout operating and maintaining your data
logger, see theLogger Hardware section. It helps explain how to change the battery and change desiccant, including
other useful information, such as inspecting and replacing O-rings.

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6 Installation
6.1 Install Ruskin on a PC
You can install Ruskin on a PC that runs the Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system.
The minimum requirements for Ruskin are:
OS = Windows 7
Processor speed = 1.4GHz
RAM required = 2GB
Display resolution = 1024x768 recommended
HDD space for installation = 500MB
Steps
Connect the data stick included with your instrument to a USB port.
Navigate to the folder Ruskin Installation and double click on the file RuskinSetup.exe.
Follow the installation wizard. By default, Ruskin will be installed to C:\RBR.
The logger uses a USB interface to communicate with Ruskin.
At the end of the installation, a prompt will appear asking, "Would you like to install the logger driver
at this time?"
Click Yesto install the drivers.
A shortcut to Ruskin appears on the desktop and in a Start menu folder called Ruskin.
6.2 Install Ruskin on a Mac
You can install Ruskin on a Mac running OS X 10.12 (Sierra) or later.
Steps
Insert the USB data stick in the appropriate USB port.
Navigate to the folder OSX and double click on the file Ruskin.dmg.
When the disk image window opens, drag the Ruskin icon into the applications directory and wait for
the copy to complete.
To open Ruskin for the first time navigate to your applications directory, locate Ruskin, right click on
the icon, and select Open.
You may need to run the setup application as an administrator to install the driver correctly.
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Please note that the most recent version of Ruskin can be found at https://rbr-global.com/products/software
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5. The dialogue box shown below will prompt you to authorize the opening of Ruskin.
An application named Ruskinappears in the Applications folder.
You may want to drag the Ruskin.app application to the Dock.
6.3 Update Ruskin
To take advantage of new features and bug fixes, ensure that you are using the most recent version of Ruskin.
It is not necessary to uninstall an older version of Ruskin before installing a newer version. The installation program
deletes the older files before installing the newer ones. It does not delete any Ruskin data files or log files.
The most recent version of Ruskin is always available on the RBR website (www.rbr-global.com). However, if you
already have an older version of Ruskin installed, Ruskin automatically notifies you that a newer version is available
when you start Ruskin. You can check to see if a new version is available from within Ruskin navigating to the menuHel
p> Check for updates.If you have a broadband connection, we recommend that you follow the installation
instructions that appear on your computer. Otherwise, request a USB stick from RBR. 
It may be required that you navigate to System Preferences > Security & privacy to allow apps downloaded
from “Anywhere” to complete the installation.
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Although you can specify a different folder for the working directory for the software, we recommend that you
use the defaultApplicationsfolder.
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If you do not have a broadband connection and/or are unable to install the Ruskin updates, update
notifications are available via email. To receive these notifications, send an email to: [email protected]
subject: "Ruskin update request".
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