SonTek RS5 User manual

1 RS5 –Quick Start Guide: Getting started with the RS5 System P/N 45-0189 Rev A
This is a quick reference guide to get started with the
RS5 system. For more detailed information, refer to the
User Manual which can be found on the USB drive
included with the system or via the Manual button in the
RSQ software. It is highly recommended that you review
the manual. <Ctrl> + click on a section in the table of
contents will take you directly to that section. Also, it is a
PDF and easily searchable.
What’s in the Case?
RS5 Standard System
RS5 Max GNSS System
Standard Components
A
RS5
B
(2) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
C
Li-Ion Battery Charger and AC/DC wall adapter,
USB
D
SonTek Bluetooth USB radio
E
(2) Bluetooth radio antenna
USB flashdrive, software and manual
F
Warranty registration card
Max Components –components above plus below
G
GNSS smart antenna
H
Cable: RS5-GNSS antenna
Windows Software Installation
Install the RSQ software from the included USB drive or
download and install from
https://www.sontek.com/software-downloads
Getting Started –Hardware setup
Charge both included Lithium Ion batteries by
connecting the battery charger to the AC/DC power
supply via the USB connector.
Install a charged battery into the RS5 with the positive
terminal facing down into the compartment. LED light will
start flashing white quickly then red to indicate system is
powered on and in Stand-by mode ready for connection.
Connect supplied antenna cable to radio antenna, and
antenna cable to RS5 connector labeled with a Bluetooth
icon.
Mount radio antenna on antenna mast.
If equipped with GNSS, mount GNSS antenna on
antenna mast and then connect to RS5 using supplied
RS5-GNSS cable.
Connect USB radio to USB port; the light will start
blinking green indicating the radio is powered and
change to blinking blue once successfully connected to
an RS5.
Getting Started –Software setup and
connection
Open RSQ software
First time only –specify data directory to save
measurements. Click on Tools icon and then choose
Settings:
Click on the [folder] icon to the right of the blank field
Data storage location and choose where you want to
save measurement files.
Click on the Connect button
Click Connect then enter your RS5 serial number in the
format RS5-###. Example below:
RS5 - Quick Start Guide
Getting started with the RS5 System
B
C
D
E
G
H
G
E
B
A
A
B
E
D
D

2 RS5 –Quick Start Guide: Getting started with the RS5 System P/N 45-0189 Rev A
You are now connected. Bluetooth signal strength is
indicated by the icon below. You can click on this icon
while connected to see the connection health and RSSI
(Received Signal Strength Indicator) measured in dBm,
with the range of -20 to -85 dBm being the healthy
range. The green bars also indicate the general strength
and health of the connection
Next, Click the New Data Collection button and
choose Moving Boat
Step through the Smart Page section by section to
complete the configuration of your system and site
information. Once complete you can save as a
template so that you don’t have to re-enter
configuration and site data each time you visit the site.
The system is now ready to be put in the water and make
a measurement.
Important Considerations
Setup the entire system: RS5, boat, cables, etc. exactly
how you will use them during the measurement before
performing the compass calibration. If you make changes
to the system setup after the compass calibration, i.e.,
move the RS5 ADCP up or down in the clamp (a
transducer depth change), you MUST recalibrate the
compass.
If using GNSS or the loop moving bed test method you
MUST calibrate the system's compass AND enter the
magnetic declination. It is good practice to always
calibrate the compass. The magnetic declination for your
site can be found here:
https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/calculators/magcalc.
shtml. If accessed from your phone or if you allow your
browser to access your location it will automatically find
your magnetic declination. Otherwise, enter your latitude
and longitude (lat/long) or a street address to find your
lat/long.
Transducer depth must be accurately measured and
entered. If incorrect, your discharge measurement will be
biased either high or low, because the cross-sectional
area will be calculated incorrectly.
Transducer depth is defined as the distance that the
vertical beam transducer is submerged below the water
surface.
Transducer depth = boat draft + RS5 extending below boat
Technical Support
SonTek Technical Support is available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.sontek.com