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SENTINEL V
SELF-CONTAINED
DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
P/N 95D-6015-00 (April 2022)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING THE ADCP .......................................................................................................................................1
CONNECTING TO THE ADCP .................................................................................................................................8
PLANNING THE DEPLOYMENT................................................................................................................................10
DEPLOYING THE ADCP .......................................................................................................................................13
RECOVERING DATA ............................................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................................20
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Preparing the ADCP
PREPARING THE ADCP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
STEPS:
Checking you have all of the Sentinel V Real-Time parts
Installing the documentation and software
Registering Velocity software
Installing the batteries and listening for beeps
Checking the system is closed properly
Identifying what’s in the Box
Included with the Sentinel V system:
Kit Part Number Name Description
Configuration
S20
S50
S100
Sentinel V SC or RT
ADCP with
transducer cover
Sentinel V Self-Contained (SC) or Real-Time (RT) ADCP. Depending on housing type:
• Sentinel V battery packs are shipped inside the system but not connected.
• Sentinel V with D cells are shipped without batteries inside the system.
• Sentinel V with no battery housing uses external power.
See the packing slip for more
information on system configuration
SC systems use wireless communications for setup and deployment. This means the sys-
tem only requires battery power to operate the system.
RT systems use serial or Ethernet communications for setup and deployment. This
means an end-cap with connector, an underwater cable, and DC power are required to
operate the system.
Accessories Kit
97D-7000-00
or
97D-7002-00
Shipping Case Shipping case with foam inserts.
81D-6002-00 Handle The handle makes it easier to carry the Sentinel V ADCP. Attach it to the slots on the
ADCP’s end-cap.
75DK6001-00 Tools and Spare
Parts kit See Tools and Spare Parts for a list of parts included in this kit.
95D-6037-00 Sentinel V SC and
RT Roadmap
Use this sheet to determine where to start on setting up the Sentinel V SC and RT
system.
Documentation Kit
95Z-6007-00 Download
instructions This sheet has instructions for downloading the software and manuals.
95D-6016-00 Compass
Calibration Guide Printed sheet with instructions on how to calibrate the compass.
95Z-8005-00 Velocity Activation
Code
Activation code that unlocks the Velocity software. Waves processing requires a waves
enabled activation code.
95D-6015-00
95D-6033-00 Deployment Guide A printed copy of the RT and SC deployment guide.
Prepare
ADCP

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Tools and Spare Parts
A set of tools and spare parts are included with the system (located in the canvas bag).
Part Number Description Where Used
81D-6003-00 O-ring tool Use the O-Ring tool to remove the 2-163 housing O-ring.
2-163 2-163 O-ring The housing O-rings (one each end) prevent the system from flooding.
5020 Silicone lubricant, 4-pack Lightly coat the 2-163 O-ring with lubricant before installing the O-ring on
the housing.
DES2 Desiccant bag Used inside the housing to prevent water condensation.
6958A14 4mm Hex key Used to attach the end-cap to the housing.
81D-4002-00 Captive Nut
81D-4003-00 M5 Captured bolt with washers
75DK6009-00 Silicone oil fill kit with syringe,
needle, needle cover, and 1 oz. of
silicone oil.
Used to fill the Pressure Sensor with oil. Note that the sensor is NOT filled
when shipped and must be properly filled with oil prior to deployment.
3/16BLADE Screwdriver Used to remove the Pressure Sensor cover.
M3X0.5X8FHN Black nylon flat head screw Used to hold the pressure sensor cover in place

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Installing Documentation and Software
The Sentinel V Self-Contained system documentation and software are downloaded.
1. Follow the instruction sheet on downloading TRDI software and manuals.
2. Software is available on https://tm-portal.force.com/TMsoftwareportal. Install
Sentinel V RT Utilities if you will be switching between Self-Contained and
Real-Time modes.Install Velocity for post-processing data.
3. Manuals are available for download on http://www.teledynemarine.com/rdi.
Download the Sentinel V Operation Manual. PDF versions of all Sentinel V documentation includ-
ing this deployment guide are available for download.
Registering Velocity
When you purchase the Velocity software, you will receive an Activation code that unlocks the software.
To activate Velocity:
•On the License Registration screen, enter your activation code (xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx). Click the
Activate button. Click the OK button and then OK once more to close the License registration
screen.
The Velocity Activation Code sheet is located in the documentation kit.

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Installing Batteries
To connect the battery pack:
Sentinel V battery packs are shipped inside the
system but not connected. Connect the battery
and seal the Sentinel V before deployment.
1. Place the Sentinel V ADCP with the end-cap
facing up. Use a soft pad or the transducer
cover to protect the ADCP.
2. Using a 4mm hex key, loosen the four M5
captured bolts on the end-cap.
A 4mm hex key is provided in the canvas bag.
The end-cap hardware will stay attached to the end-
cap.
3. Carefully lift the end-cap away from the
housing. Observe how the internal I/O cable
is coiled inside the housing. It must be
coiled exactly the same way when replacing
the end-cap.
A lanyard connects the end-cap to the housing to
protect the internal I/O cable. Leave the lanyard
connected.
4. Let the end-cap hang from the lanyard to
the side of the ADCP.
5. Connect the Red/Black 2-pin battery cable
to the 2-pin battery cable connector.
After power is applied (long beep), there is
a 10 to 15 second delay before the network
is available (short beep); If you do not hear
the beeps, repeat/check step 5 before
continuing.

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To install the D cell batteries:
Sentinel V with D cells are shipped without
batteries inside the system. Install the batteries
and seal the Sentinel V before deployment.
6. Place the Sentinel V ADCP with the end-cap
facing up. Use a soft pad or the transducer
cover to protect the ADCP.
7. Using a 4mm hex key, loosen the four M5
captured bolts on the end-cap.
A 4mm hex key is provided in the canvas
bag.
The end-cap hardware will stay attached to
the end-cap.
8. Carefully lift the end-cap away from the
housing. Observe how the internal I/O cable
is coiled inside the housing. It must be
coiled exactly the same way when replacing
the end-cap.
A lanyard connects the end-cap to the
housing to protect the internal I/O cable.
Leave the lanyard connected.
9. Let the end-cap hang from the lanyard to
the side of the ADCP.
10. Remove the battery cover plate by loosen-
ing the knob (rotate counter-clockwise).
11. Use the battery cover diagram for battery
orientation and slide in the D cell batteries.
Ensure all batteries are fully seated by push-
ing them down into the battery cavity. Posi-
tion the cover plate over the batteries and
tighten the knob until the cover plate is
flush with the surrounding surface.
As the cover is installed, there is a long
beep, a 10 to 15 second delay, and then a
short beep. If you do not hear the beeps,
repeat/check steps 5 and 6 before
continuing.
If the battery cover is loose, the D cell
batteries may make intermittent contact or
it may interfere with the end-cap properly
closing. Tighten the knob until the cover
plate is flush with the surrounding surface.

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To close the system:
1. Check the O-ring for any fibers or particles.
Make sure it is seated in the groove and the
surfaces are clean.
2. Verify the desiccant bag is installed and it
will not interfere with the end-cap when it
is installed.
TRDI recommends replacing both the O-ring
and desiccant before each deployment.
3. Match the alignment mark and beam num-
bers embossed on the end-cap with the
alignment mark/beam numbers embossed
on the housing to place the end-cap on the
housing. Check the cables are coiled around
the inside of the housing and do not be-
come pinched.
4. Install all four sets of hardware until “finger-
tight.”
5. Tighten the bolts in small increments in a
“cross” pattern until the split washer begins
to flatten out.
6. TRDI recommends using a torque wrench to
tighten the bolts to the recommended
torque value of 1.7 Nm (15 Pound-Force
Inch). If a torque wrench is not available,
tighten the bolts until the split washers are
flat, and then turn the bolts ¼ turn more.
Do not strip the bolts or captive nut
threads.

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Quick Review
Check that you have all of the Sentinel
V parts.
If you are missing parts, contact TRDI
support [e-mail] or call
[phone].
Check that the software and
documentation is installed.
Install Velocity and Sentinel V RT Utilities.
Check that you heard the long and
short beeps when the battery was
connected or the D cell battery cover
plate was installed.
If you did not hear any beeps when the
battery was connected, read Chapter 5 in
the Sentinel V Operation Manual.
Check that the system is closed
properly.
For more information about installing the
battery and system close-up, see chapter
4 in the Sentinel V Operation Manual.

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Connecting to the ADCP
CONNECTING TO THE ADCP INCLUDES THE
FOLLOWING STEPS:
Using the touch sensor
Connecting to the WLAN
Starting ReadyV
Connecting to the ADCP
S
TEP
1
Touch the sensor
Beep(s) heard.
If the beep is not heard, check that the
battery is installed.
Touching the sensor starts the ADCP’s
WLAN for five minutes.
Sentinel V ADCPs display as SVnnnnn (where nnnnn is the five
or six character serial number shown on the product label).
STEP 2
Click the wireless icon ( ) in the system
tray.
Click the Refresh icon ( ).
Locate the ADCP on the list and click on it.
Click Connect.
As needed, touch the Touch Sensor, listen
for the beep, and then click until the
ADCP appears on the list.
It may take several attempts of clicking
Refresh before the ADCP appears on the
list.
Connect

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STEP 3
Open a browser.
Type 192.168.0.2 in the address bar
It can take up to 30 seconds for the ReadyV
Home panel to display.
As needed, touch the Touch Sensor, listen
for the beep, and then refresh the browser
page until ReadyV starts.
Complete step 3 within five minutes of
completing step 2.
Quick Review
Verify ReadyV started.
If ReadyV does not start, see the Wireless
Connection Common Issues section in
Chapter 1 of the Sentinel V Operation
Manual for more information.
Use the quick reference cards.
Use the Sentinel V SC quick reference
cards to help remember how to connect
the Sentinel V system.

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Planning the Deployment
PLANNING THE DEPLOYMENT INCLUDES THE
FOLLOWING STEPS:
Creating or Importing a Scenario using ReadyV
ReadyV Overview
Each section on the ReadyV Home panel acts as a link to a secondary control panel with a specific pur-
pose. As the mouse is hovered over a section, it will change to a lighter blue and the mouse pointer will
change to the hand icon ( ). Click to go to the panel. To return to the Home panel, click the button.
ReadyV lets you enter known or “best-guess” values for the various ADCP profiling parameters and shows
predictions of expected results. This lets you play “what if?” with the input parameters to evaluate trade-
offs you may have to make with regard to standard deviation, profiling range, and timing.
Plan

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While entering parameters in ReadyV, if a value is entered outside the normal range, a message will ap-
pear when the box is selected. In the example shown here, selecting 1 minute for the Time between en-
sembles displays an error because the Number of pings is too large (180 pings @ 1 second each = 3
minutes). To correct the error, reduce the number of pings or select a larger time between ensembles. Er-
rors must be corrected before the setting can be saved.
Scenarios with two water pings may have a ping collision error. To clear a ping collision, change the time
between pings to the recommended value and then change the time between profile groups so that there is
enough time for profile type 1 to finish before profile group 2 starts.
Creating a Scenario Overview
Creating a Scenario
To create a new scenario:
1. Start ReadyV (see Connecting to the ADCP, page 8).
2. Click anywhere on the Step 1 Set sampling strategy section on the Home panel. This will open the
Sampling strategy panel.
3. For this example, select the Costal Research template using the drop-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save the scenario.

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When a scenario is first created, it will use a default name. For example, selecting the Coastal
Research Template and clicking Save will save the scenario as Coastal Research. Make sure to
change the name of the scenario and add a description for future use.
Note how this template includes a High Resolution Profile that sets the Range and the Cell
size (based on system frequency).
The Waves feature must be installed in the ADCP and your Velocity registration code must
include Waves in order to collect and process Waves data.
Quick Review
Use a template to create a scenario.
For more information on ReadyV, see
Chapter 2 in the Sentinel V Operation
Manual.
Name the scenario file and add a
description.
Check that the resources for the
deployment are acceptable.
If you are collecting Waves data,
Velocity can only process waves data
collected at 2 Hz.
The Ping interval must be set to 0.5 s for
Water Profile 1.

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Deploying the ADCP
DEPLOYING THE ADCP INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
STEPS:
Setting the ADCP clock
Testing the ADCP
Checking all maintenance items were performed
Calibrating the Compass
Filling pressure sensor with oil
Clicking the Deploy button
Pre-Deployment Checks
ReadyV has a user-friendly interface for running the pre-deployment tests and setting the Sentinel V real-
time clock.
Setting the ADCP Clock
The real-time clock (date and time) within the Sentinel V maintains the correct time while system power
is removed. The clock will continue to maintain the date and time during power outages of 16 to 24 hours.
If power is removed from the ADCP for a longer period of time, then the clock reverts to the default value
of January 1, 1970 and needs to be reset to the correct time.
To set the date and time:
1. Start ReadyV and Connect to the
ADCP.
2. Click the Step 4: System check panel;
this will open the System check
panel.
3. Click on System clock.
•To manually set the time, click on
the clock icon. Click on the calendar
icon to set the date. Press the Set
Time button.
•Use the Sync with PC button to set
both the time and date of the ADCP to match the time and date on the PC.
•Use the Sync with GMT button to set both the time and date of the ADCP to match the GMT
time and date.
4. Click the Close button ( ) to return to the Home panel.
Deploy
ADCP

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Testing the ADCP
To run the Built in tests:
1. Start ReadyV and Connect to the
ADCP.
2. Click the Step 4: System check panel;
this will open the System check
panel.
3. Click on System Built-in Tests.
4. To run the tests and view the test re-
sults, click the Run button.
5. Click the Close button ( ) to return to the Home panel.
If any of the tests fail, read Chapter 6 in the Sentinel V SC_RT Operation Manual.
Testing the Sentinel V Self-Contained Sensors
To test the sensors on a Self-Contained system:
1. Start ReadyV and Connect to the ADCP.
2. The System panel shows an overview of the Sentinel V ADCP configuration. Click on the Step 2:
Review system panel to open the Review system panel as shown below.
3. Use the Sensor data panel to display the sensor values. Rotate and tilt the system and verify the
Pitch and Roll sensor data is reasonable. Rotate the system clockwise and verify the heading in-
creases. Validate the accuracy at 0, 90, and 180 degrees. If the heading is off by more than 2 de-
grees, calibrate the compass. If the Depth sensor is not zero, zero the pressure sensor.
4. If a sensor fails, contact TRDI Field Service.

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Checking the Maintenance Items
Before deploying the ADCP, use the System checks panel to check that the ADCP is ready for deployment.
Read the Sentinel V SC_RT Operation Manual, Chapter 5 Periodic Maintenance section. Make
sure all maintenance items are completed as needed.
Zero the Pressure Sensor
Use the Pressure Sensor panel to zero the pressure sensor at the deployment site, prior to deploying
the Sentinel V ADCP in the water.
1. On the System checks panel, click the Pressure Sensor panel to zero the pressure sensor.
2. Click the Close button ( ) to return to the home panel.
Setting the Battery Replacement Date
Use the Change button to set the battery replacement date.
1. On the System checks panel, click the Battery panel. Set the date the batteries were replaced.
2. Click the Close button ( ) to return to the home panel.
Calibrating the Compass
The compass calibration is a sequence of 12 rotations and tilts used to correct for distortions in the earth’s
magnetic fields caused by permanent magnets or ferromagnetic materials near the Sentinel V. These mag-
netic field distortions, if left uncorrected, will create errors in the heading data from the Sentinel V.
1. Start ReadyV and Connect to the ADCP.
2. Click the Step 4: System check panel; this will open the System check panel.
3. Click on Compass.
4. Use the Compass Calibration Guide and ReadyV to calibrate the compass.
5. Click the Close button ( ) to return to the home panel.
For a detailed explanation of the calibration procedure, see the Sentinel V SC_RT Operation
Manual, Chapter 5.
A compass calibration should be conducted at each measurement location, and whenever the
mounting fixture or ancillary equipment such as batteries are changed or rearranged.

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Use the Compass Calibration Guide 11x17 laminated quick reference card included with the
Sentinel V system.
Filling the Pressure Sensor Cavity with Oil
The pressure sensor cavity needs to be filled with oil
before deployment to deal with both trapped air and
long-term reliability of the pressure sensor. Use Dow
Corning Q7-9120 Silicone fluid, 12,500 CST oil. A plas-
tic bottle with silicone oil (part number 75BK6004-00)
and a syringe with 10-gauge needle are included in the
spare parts kit. The sensor cavity can be filled any time
before system installation; however, care should be
taken to keep the ADCP from high temperature during
this time. High temperatures may cause the oil to leak.
The pressure sensor cavity is not filled with oil when shipped. This must be done before
deploying the Sentinel V ADCP. The pressure sensor cavity should be checked and if needed
refilled between deployments.
Removing the Transducer Cover
The Sentinel V Self-Contained ADCP is shipped with a transducer cover to protect the transducer faces.
Remove the cover when deploying the ADCP.
You MUST remove the cover to collect good data.

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Deploying the ADCP
Click the Step6: Deployment checklist panel to open the Deployment checklist.
To start the deployment:
1. On the Deployment checklist panel, select Now. The Sentinel V ADCP will start pinging as
soon as the Deploy button is clicked.
2. Click the Deploy button to start the ADCP pinging.
3. On the Home panel, verify that is shows Stop recording.
4. Close the browser page.
Quick Review
All maintenance items (as needed)
were done including filling the
pressure sensor with oil, zero pressure
sensor, and compass calibration.
TRDI recommends that if you are having
trouble calibrating the Sentinel V
compass that you move the system
and/or ensure the area around the system
is clear of electrical equipment and
ferrous materials.
You MUST remove the transducer cover
to collect good data.
Read Chapter 3 in the Sentinel V
Operation Manual for information on how
to install/mount the ADCP for a
deployment.
The transducer cover is removed.
Verify ReadyV shows Stop recording
on the Home panel.

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Recovering Data
RECOVERING DATA INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
STEPS:
Stopping the deployment
Downloading data files
Viewing data using the Velocity software
Stopping a Deployment
To stop a deployment:
1. Connect to the system (see Connecting to the ADCP, page 8).
2. Click the Stop recording button to stop the ADCP pinging.
3. The data file being recorded will be closed.
If the deployment was long enough to completely drain the battery, see Installing Batteries,
page Error! Bookmark not defined. to change the battery and then resume the process to
stop the deployment.
Downloading Data Files
To download a data file:
1. Click the Step3: Download data panel. This will open the Recorder panel.
2. To select a data file, click on it.
3. Click the Download button to save the data file to a folder on the computer. For Windows 7®,
click on the triangle next to the Save button to select the folder where the data will be written.
Once the data has been recovered, the recorder can be erased by clicking the Format recorder button.
Enter the code and then click the Format button at the prompt. Once erased, the data is not recoverable.
Recover
Data