Xylem Sontek River Surveyor RS5 User manual

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DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product listed below conformsto all applicable
requirements of FCC Part 15, B for the U.S. and Industry Canada (IC) ICES-001 for Canada.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetoothmodule:
FCC ID: XPYNINAB30
IC: 8595A-NINAB30
Regulations:
FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B
IC ICES-001
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference thatmay
cause undesiredoperation.
Standards:
KDB 447498 D01v06, U.S. market SAR limits –The NINA-B3 series modules comply with FCC
radiation exposure limits;having a separationdistance of minimum10 mm betweenthe user

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and/or bystander and the antenna and/or radiating elementensuresthat the maximum output
power of NINA-B3 is below the SAR test exclusion limits.
RSS-102 issue 5, Industry Canada (IC) SAR limits - The NINA-B3series modules comply with IC
RSS-102 issue 5 radiationexposure limits setforth for an uncontrolled environment;havinga
separation distance of minimum15 mm between the user and/or bystanderand the antenna
and/or radiating elementensures that the output power (e.i.r.p.) of NINA-B3is belowthe SAR
evaluation Exemption limits defined inRSS-102 issue 5 (Canadian market limits).
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product listedbelow conformsto all applicable
Essential Requirements of the listed Directivesand Standards and carry the CE mark.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetooth module:
FCC ID: XPYNINAB30
Directives:
EMC 2014/30/EU RED 2014/53/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU
WEEE 2012/19/EU
Harmonized Standards:
EN 61326-1: 2013, Electrical equipment formeasurement, control and laboratory use –EMC
requirements –Part 1: GenericRequirements
EN 55011: 2009 + A1: 2010, Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC) - Radiated disturbance
EN 61000-4-3: 2006 + A1: 2008 + A2: 2010, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Electromagnetic field
EN 61000-4-2: 2009, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
EN 61000-4-8: 2010, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –Power-frequencymagneticfield
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03), Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services;Part 1 –Common technical requirements; Harmonized Standard
coveringthe essential requirements ofarticle 3.1(b) of Directive 2014/53/EU and the essential
requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU

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ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.2.0 (2017-03), Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services;Part 17: Specificconditionsfor Broadband Data Transmission Systems;
Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirementsof article 3.1(b) of Directive
2014/53/EU
ETSI EN 301 489-19 V2.1.0 (2017-03), Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services;Part 19: Specific conditionsfor Receive OnlyMobile Earth Stations
(ROMES) operatingin the 1.5 GHz band providingdata communications and GNSS receivers
operatingin the RNSS band (ROGNSS) providingpositioning, navigation, andtimingdata;
Harmonized Standard covering the essential requirements ofarticle 3.1(b) of Directive
2014/53/EU
IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD1:2016, Safety requirementsfor electrical equipmentfor
measurement, control, and laboratory use; Part 1 –General requirements
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product listed below conformsto the Australianand
New Zealand ElectromagneticCompatibility (EMC) requirements.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetooth module:
FCC ID: XPYNINAB30
Regulations:
AustralianCommunications and Media Authority (ACMA) Standards, section 162 of the
RadiocommunicationsAct 1992.
New ZealandRSM Standards, RadiocommunicationsAct 1989
Standards:
AS/NZS CISPR 11: 2011, Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) standard for radiated
disturbance.
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product listed below conformsto all applicable
requirementsof the Radio Wave Act of Korea.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetooth module:
KCC ID: R-C-ULX-NINA-B30
Regulation:
Radio Waves Act of the Republicof Korea
Standards:
KN 32, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment, Radiated emissions
KN 35, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment, Immunity
KN 301 489-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipmentand
services;Part 1: Common technical requirements
KN 301 489-17, Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipmentand
services;Part 17: Specificconditionsfor Broadband Data Transmission Systems
KN 61000-4-3, ContinuousRF ElectromagneticFieldDisturbances
KN 61000-4-2, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
KN 61000-4-8, Power frequencymagneticfield
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declares that the product listed belowconformsto all applicable
requirements of the Japanese Technical Regulation Conformity Certificationof Specified Radio
Equipment.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetooth module:
MIC ID: 204-810006
Regulation:
Japanese Technical Regulation Conformity Certificationof Specified Radio Equipment
(ordinance of MPT No. 37, 1981), Article 2, Paragraph 1: Item 19 “2.4GHz band wide band low
power data communication system”.
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declares that the product listed belowconformsto all applicable
requirementsof the NCC for the Taiwanese market.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Intentional Radiators: RS5 contains a Bluetooth module:
NCC ID: CCAI18LP1970T4
Regulation:
NCC of Taiwan
1. Without permission grantedby the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user isnot allowed
to change frequency, enhance transmittingpower or alter original characteristic as well
as performance to an approved low powerradio - frequencydevices.
2. The low powerradio - frequencydevicesshall not influence aircraft security and
interfere legal communications;If found, the user shall cease operating immediately
until no interference isachieved.The said legal communications meansradio
communicationsis operated incompliance withthe TelecommunicationsAct.The low
power radio - frequencydevices mustbe susceptible with the interference fromlegal
communicationsor ISM radio wave radiated devices.
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product accessory listedbelow conforms to all
applicable requirementsforthe handling and shippingof Li-Ionbatteriesand is safe to use with
the model number listed.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory Manufacturer: Tenergy
Accessory Part No: 30016-04
Regulation:
UN DOT 38.3
Standards:
UL 2054:2004 R9.11
IEC 62133-2:2017, Secondary cells and batteriescontainingalkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes –Safety requirements forportable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made
from them, for use in portable applications –Part 2: Lithium systems
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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The undersigned hereby declaresthat the product listed below is IP-67 rated and tested in
accordance with IEC test specifications.
Manufacturer: SonTek –a Xylembrand
9940 SummersRidge Road
San Diego, CA 92121 USA
Equipment name: RiverSurveyor RS5
Model numbers: RS5
Accessory: JuniperSystems, Geode (part no. 28358)
Regulation:
IP67 ingress protectionrating
Standards:
IEC 60529 (as a part of IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD: 2016) - This standard applies to the
classification of degrees of protectionprovided by enclosures for electrical equipment with a
rated voltage not exceeding72.5 kV
E.J. Rollo, Compliance Engineer
February 3, 2020

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Release Notice
This is the August 2020 release of the RS5 User Manual. During the creation of this
manual, the following were the latest versions of firmware/software. As such, if you are
using different firmware/software versions, not all aspects of this manual may apply.
 RS5 firmware version 1.0
 RSQ software version 1.0
Trademarks
The term RS5 is a registered trademark of Xylem Inc. All rights are reserved. All other
brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.
Warranty, Terms, and Conditions
Thank you for purchasing the RS5. The instrument was thoroughly tested at the factory and found
to be in excellent working condition. If the shipping crate appears damaged, or if the system is
not operating properly, please contact us immediately.
The system you have purchased is covered under a two year limited warr anty that extends to all
parts and labor for any malfunction due to workmanship or errors in the manufacturing process.
The warranty does not cover shortcomings that are due to the design, nor does it cover any form
of incidental damage as a result of errors in the measurements.
If your system is not functioning properly, first try to identify the source of the problem. If additional
support is required, we encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will work to resolve the
problem as quickly as possible.
If the system needs to be returned to the factory, please contact technical support to obtain a
Service Request (SR) number. We reserve the right to refuse shipments without SR numbers.
We require the system to be shipped back in the original shipping container using the original
packing material with all delivery costs covered by the customer (including all taxes and duties).
If the system is returned without appropriate packing, the customer will be required to cover the
cost of a new packaging crate and material.
Contact Information
Any questions, concerns, or suggestions can be directed to SonTek by telephone, fax, or
email. Business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [e-mail] (General information)
[e-mail] (Sales information)
[e-mail] (Support information)
Web : http://www.sontek.com
See our web site for information concerning new products and software/firmware
upgrades.

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FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Table of Contents
RS5 ........................................................................................................................................ 1
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................. 2
Release Notice.................................................................................................................... 12
Table of Contents................................................................................................................ 14
List of Tables ....................................................................................................................... 18
List of Equations ................................................................................................................. 19
Section 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 20
1.1. SonTek RS5 ADP ................................................................................................. 20
1.2. SonTek RSQ Software ......................................................................................... 21
Section 2. RS5 Instrument Specifications ......................................................................... 21
Section 3. RS5 Configuration Options and Setup............................................................. 24
3.1. RS5 ADP ............................................................................................................... 24
3.2. RS5 BASIC – No Compass/No GNSS ................................................................ 24
3.3. RS5 MAX – Compass and GNSS Options .......................................................... 26
3.3.1 Differential GNSS Components – Optional ...............................................................26
3.3.2 RTK GNSS Components – Optional........................................................................28
3.3.3 GNSS Unlock Code (for externally-supplied GNSS antenna) ......................................29
3.4. SonTek Hydroboard II-Micro ................................................................................ 29
3.5. Carrying Case Options ......................................................................................... 30
3.5.1 Pelican Case (RS5 System Only) ...........................................................................30
3.5.2 Backpack for HydroBoard and System - Optional ......................................................31
Section 4. System Maintenance ........................................................................................ 32
4.1. Cleaning the Transducers .................................................................................... 33
4.2. O-Rings.................................................................................................................. 33
4.3. Batteries................................................................................................................. 33
4.4. Calibration ............................................................................................................. 33
Section 5. Pre-Measurement Hardware Setup Steps....................................................... 33
5.1. Powering on the RS5 (Basic) ............................................................................... 33
5.2. Powering on GNSS Accessories (Max) ............................................................... 34
5.2.1 Differential GNSS: Geode Antenna .........................................................................34
5.2.2 RTK GNSS .........................................................................................................35
5.2.3 External Antenna .................................................................................................35

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5.3. Secure RS5 in Hydroboard II – Micro .................................................................. 36
5.4. Connect Bluetooth Radio Antenna....................................................................... 36
5.5. Connect GNSS Antenna Cable ............................................................................ 37
Section 6. RSQ for PC – Moving Boat............................................................................... 38
6.1. Overview – RSQ Software for PC ........................................................................ 38
6.2. PC System Requirements .................................................................................... 38
6.3. Software Installation.............................................................................................. 38
6.4. Starting the Software ............................................................................................ 38
6.5. Software Layout During Data Collection.............................................................. 39
6.5.1 Main Toolbar .......................................................................................................40
6.5.2 Transect Tabs .....................................................................................................41
6.5.3 Status Icons ........................................................................................................41
6.5.4 Sidebar...............................................................................................................43
6.5.5 QA/QC Window ...................................................................................................43
6.5.6 Profile Plot ..........................................................................................................48
6.5.7 Main Data Display ................................................................................................48
6.5.8 Data Tabs ...........................................................................................................48
6.5.9 Discharge Summary .............................................................................................48
6.6. Software Tools ...................................................................................................... 49
6.6.1 Settings ..............................................................................................................49
6.6.2 Site Templates.....................................................................................................49
6.6.3 Run Translator.....................................................................................................51
6.6.4 Import Language File ............................................................................................52
6.6.5 Feedback............................................................................................................52
6.6.6 Hardware Utilities .................................................................................................52
6.7. Hot Keys/Accelerators .......................................................................................... 52
6.8. General Plot/Display Functionality Features ....................................................... 53
6.8.1 Zoom on mouse wheel (Scroll) ...............................................................................53
6.8.2 Zoom to all ..........................................................................................................53
6.8.3 Right click on plots and tables ................................................................................53
6.8.4 Double-click on axis labels.....................................................................................53
6.8.5 Double-click on legend ..........................................................................................54
6.8.6 Copy to clipboard .................................................................................................54
6.8.7 Change horizontal axis..........................................................................................54
6.8.8 Remember axis setting for next time RSQ opens ......................................................54
Section 7. Collecting a Measurement – Moving Boat ....................................................... 54
7.1. Moving Boat Discharge Measurement Background and Calculations ............... 54
7.2. Starting the System............................................................................................... 57
7.3. Connecting to the System .................................................................................... 57
7.3.1 Automatic Device Scanning ...................................................................................58

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7.3.2 Manual Device Connection (serial number) ..............................................................59
7.3.3 Manual Device Connection for Windows 7 Users (COM port selection).........................60
7.3.4 Connection Status ................................................................................................61
7.3.5 Repair Device Without Firmware ............................................................................62
7.4. Starting a Moving Boat Measurement ................................................................. 64
7.5. Smart Page (Pre-measurement Setup and Checks) .......................................... 64
7.5.1 System Information ..............................................................................................65
7.5.2 System Test ........................................................................................................66
7.5.3 Site Information ...................................................................................................67
7.5.4 Compass Calibration ............................................................................................68
7.5.5 System Configuration ...........................................................................................72
7.5.5.1 Transducer Depth ................................................................................................74
7.5.5.2 Screening Distance ..............................................................................................74
7.5.5.3 GPS X/Y Offset....................................................................................................74
7.5.5.4 Salinity ...............................................................................................................75
7.5.5.5 Temperature Override...........................................................................................75
7.5.5.6 Sound Speed Override..........................................................................................76
7.5.5.7 Magnetic Declination ............................................................................................76
7.5.5.8 Coordinate System ...............................................................................................76
7.5.5.9 Depth Reference ..................................................................................................76
7.5.5.10 Track Reference.................................................................................................77
7.6. Edge Configuration ............................................................................................... 78
7.7. Extrapolation Configuration .................................................................................. 80
7.8. Calculation Thresholds ......................................................................................... 82
7.9. Templates from Smart Page ................................................................................ 83
7.10. Data Collection .................................................................................................. 83
7.10.1 Add Loop (Optional) .............................................................................................84
7.10.2 Add SMBA (Optional)............................................................................................87
7.10.3 Start Sampling .....................................................................................................90
7.10.4 Start Edge...........................................................................................................90
7.10.5 Transect Section ..................................................................................................92
7.10.6 End Edge............................................................................................................94
7.10.7 Adding Additional Transects to Measurement ...........................................................95
7.11. Discharge Summary Overview ......................................................................... 96
7.12. Other Data.......................................................................................................... 98
7.12.1 Site Photos .........................................................................................................99
7.12.2 Beam Check Measurements ................................................................................ 100
7.12.3 Compass Calibrations ......................................................................................... 100
7.13. Saving and Closing a Measurement .............................................................. 100
Section 8. Reviewing Data Files and Post-Processing – Moving Boat.......................... 101
8.1. RS5 Data File Format ......................................................................................... 101
8.2. Opening RS5 Data Files ..................................................................................... 101

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8.3. Opening RiverSurveyor M9/S5 Data Files......................................................... 102
8.4. Data Review/Processing View ........................................................................... 102
8.5. Measurement Session Options .......................................................................... 103
8.5.1 Save ................................................................................................................ 104
8.5.2 Save As…......................................................................................................... 104
8.5.3 Close ............................................................................................................... 104
8.5.4 Import............................................................................................................... 104
8.5.5 Delete Transect ................................................................................................. 105
8.5.6 Properties ......................................................................................................... 105
8.6. Discharge Settings .............................................................................................. 106
8.6.1 Beam Switching ................................................................................................. 106
8.6.2 Using EXTRAP (USGS) ...................................................................................... 110
8.6.3 Moving Bed Correction........................................................................................ 111
8.7. Data Export.......................................................................................................... 113
8.7.1 Matlab Export (for QRev)..................................................................................... 113
8.7.2 ASCII Summary ................................................................................................. 114
8.7.3 Summary Report ................................................................................................ 115
8.7.4 FlowPack Export ................................................................................................ 116
8.7.5 KML ................................................................................................................. 117
8.7.6 Export to New Session ........................................................................................ 118
8.8. Other Data ........................................................................................................... 119
8.9. Toolbox ................................................................................................................ 120
8.10. Reset to Field Settings .................................................................................... 121
8.11. Extract Subsection to New Transect .............................................................. 121
8.12. Data Processing Suggestions and Tips ......................................................... 123
Section 9. RSQ for PC – Stationary................................................................................. 124
Section 10. References .................................................................................................... 125
Appendix A. Site Selection Requirements .................................................................... 126
Appendix B. Software Settings ..................................................................................... 127
Appendix C. Hardware Utilities...................................................................................... 133
Appendix D. How to Enable External GNSS using the GNSS Unlock Code .............. 141
Appendix E. Matlab Export File Structure .................................................................... 144

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List of Tables
Table 1. RS5 Supported NMEA GPS Messages..............................................................35
Table 2. Status Icon Meanings ..........................................................................................41
Table 3. QA/QC Warnings and Errors Rules and Meanings............................................44
Table 4. Hot Keys/Accelerators .........................................................................................53
Table 5. Connection Status Icons......................................................................................61

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List of Equations
Equation 1. Velocity Profile Power Law.............................................................................57

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Section 1. Introduction
1.1. SonTek RS5 ADP
The SonTek RS5 is the newest member of the time tested RiverSurveyor family of
acoustic Doppler profilers (ADPs). The RS5 builds upon the acoustic technology
developed for the RiverSurveyor S5 and M9. We have drawn heavily on customer
feedback and suggestions for both the hardware and software development. Using
modern electronics we have built the most compact, portable, light-weight and easy to
use ADP for shallow water river and stream discharge measurement.
The RS5 is the first self-contained ADP designed for open channel discharge
measurement and the smallest to include a vertical beam. No need to connect to
external power, radios or other electronics housings. Everything you need, including
radio communication and a rechargeable battery is built into the transducer head. Don’t
let the size fool you. The RS5 hardware and data are, as you have come to expect from
the RiverSurveyor ADPs, highly accurate and robust. Between the portability made
possible by the decreased size and the intuitive interface afforded by the modern and
improved software, the RS5 and accompanying RSQ software takes ease of use to a
new level.
What’s New?
Broadband Transducers – Robust bottom tracking, precise velocity profiling and
accurate depth measurements with efficient 3 MHz, broadband transducers.
SmartPulse HD+ - Similar to the SmartPulse HD you know and love from the
RiverSurveyor family, but even more reliable by now including broadband and coded
pulse coherent processing techniques.
If you are a first time user or new to the SonTek RiverSurveyor family, SmartPulse HD
is an algorithm used by the ADP while measuring that adjusts the acoustic processing,
cell size and more automatically to ensure you collect the most accurate water velocity
data possible. The end result of the automatic adjustments is the best measurement
settings possible at all times, no matter the depth and velocity of the river.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5 Radios – Modern, high speed, high throughput,
reliable and integrated wireless communication. Because we know you don’t have time
to monkey with your wireless connection in the field.
Data Buffering – If you lose wireless connection momentarily, the RS5 will hold up-to 5
minutes of data in a buffer and update the data stored on the computer automatically in
the background, while you continue uninterrupted with your measurement.
Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery – The RS5 comes standard with two, 3.7V,
2600mAh, Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries. One cell will power the system with a