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About VuSitu Locations Create a New Location Select a Location Edit or Delete a Location 13 VuSitu Reports About Data View, Send, Delete Data 14 VuSitu Calibrations & Settings About Calibration and Settings Calibrate the Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (1-Point) 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
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Calibrate the Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (2-Point) Calibrating the Rugged Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Using Concentration RDO Salinity Setting 15 Care and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule User-Serviceable Parts O-rings RDO Fast Sensor Cap Replacement 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Introduction This manual is intended to describe the characteristics, operation, calibration, and maintenance of the smarTROLL RDO Handheld Instrument. Serial Number Location The probe serial number is engraved on the probe body. The Power Pack serial number is on a sticker affixed to the battery pack casing.
Cable m, 4.6 m, 9.1 m (5 ft, 15 ft, 30 ft) Warranty 2-years Certifications CE, FCC, WEEE Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Notes Inc. Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Fixed with replaceable RDO Fast Cap (life: 1 year typical) Response T90: <30 sec. T95: <45 sec. Time Units of mg/L, % saturation, ppm Measure EPA-approved In-Situ Methods 1002-8-2009 1003-8-2009 Methodology 1004-8-2009 Temperature Sensor Specifications (Probe) Accuracy ±0.1° C Range -5 to 50°...
300 to 1100 mbar Resolution 0.1° C 0.01 mbar Sensor type Fixed Fixed Instantaneous in thermal Response time < 30 seconds equilibrium psi, kPa, bar, mbar, mmHg, inHg, Units of measure Celsius or Fahrenheit Torr, atm Method EPA 170.1 Piezoresistive 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Instrument Overview Instrument Description The SmarTROLL RDO Handheld Instrument is comprised of a mobile display, Power ® Pack, cable, and an integrated optical Rugged Dissolved Oxygen (RDO ) Sensor. The RDO Sensor Cap is replaceable. System Components The system includes the following components.
Total length without connector 154.84 mm (6.10 in.) Restrictor length 63.78 mm (2.51 in.) Diameter with restrictor 28.45 mm (1.12 in.) Probe Dimensions with Restrictor Off Total length with restrictor off 142.39 mm (5.61 in.) Sensor length 38.63 mm (1.52 in.) 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
The communication device is connected via USB cable. Green (flashing) = The communication device is connected to the Bluetooth-enabled device, but is not connected to the instrument. Green (continuous) = The communication device, instrument, and Bluetooth-enabled device are connected. On/Off button 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
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Battery charge status: 100% -90% 90% - 75% 75% - 50% 50% - 25% Less than 25% Cable connector to the instrument Lanyard connector USB connection to a power source for charging the internal battery 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
4. Align the flat edge of the RDO Sensor with the slotted edge of the RDO Cap and press the cap into position. Push until the cap is firmly in place. 5. Twist the restrictor onto the probe. 6. Remove the dust cap from the cable connector. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
3. Go to Bluetooth settings on the phone. 4. From the Bluetooth section, search for devices. 5. Tap the In-Situ Power PackWireless TROLL Com name to pair with the phone. 6. Tap the back arrow to return to the app.
VuSitu Overview About VuSitu The VuSitu Mobile App is the user interface and control application for In-Situ water quality instruments. You can use VuSitu on mobile devices that use Android operating system 4.4, Bluetooth 2.0, and newer. VuSitu allows you to accomplish the following tasks.
Live Readings Screen The live readings screen displays instrument readings when the app is connected to the communication device and/or to the instrument via Bluetooth. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
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Main Menu Selected Location (Tap to change Location.) Live Readings (scrollable) Tap the settings wheel next to each to change parameters and units. Tap to record readings (Readings refresh every 10 seconds.) 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
2. It is optional to mark a set of readings by tapping the Mark button. 3. When you have gathered enough data, tap the Stop button. 4. The recorded data appears on screen. If you have marked data it will appear as a highlighted row. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
If you do not set up a Location, your data will be associated with Default Location. The Location name is displayed on the Live Readings screen. You can access Locations through the Main Menu or by tapping the Location displayed in the lower portion of the Live Readings screen. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Select a Location Data is associated with the Location that is displayed on the Live readings screen. After you have created a Location, you must select it in order for your data to be associated with the Location. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
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2. The active Location is marked with a green check mark. If no Location has been selected data will be associated with the Default Location. 3. Tap the desired location in the list. 4. The Live Readings screen appears with the site selected. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Restore Location. VuSitu Reports About Data Recorded data from the Live Readings screen is stored in the VuSitu Data section of the app. Data is organized by the Location that was active when the data was recorded. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Tap View to see the data on the mobile device. Tap Send CSV to send an Excel-compatible file to email or the VuSitu Folder. (When you send the report to the VuSitu Folder, you can later download the data to a computer via USB cable.) 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
2. From the Calibrations menu select RDO Saturation. 3. For a 1-point calibration, select 100% Saturation. 4. Make sure the vented cap is installed on the calibration cup and a water-saturated sponge is placed in the bottom of the cup. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
5. After the calibration is stable, a prompt to prepare for the next calibration point appears. 0-point Calibration 1. Remove the sponge from the calibration cup. 2. Fill the calibration cup to the fill line with sodium sulfite. Place the instrument in the calibration cup. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...
Done to return to the Calibration Menu. RDO Salinity Setting The SmarTROLL RDO does not include automatic salinity compensation, so you must set it manually. 1. From the main menu, select Connected Instrument.
The RDO Fast Sensor Cap has a 1-year typical life (15 months of total usage) after the sensor takes its first reading, or 36 months from the date of manufacture. Follow the instructions included in the RDO Sensor Cap Replacement Kit. Replacement caps are available from In-Situ Inc. or your authorized In-Situ distributor. 1-800-446-7488 www.in-situ.com...