Introduction; Getting Started - RD Instruments WorkHorse Read This First Manual

WorkHorse Read This First
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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a RD Instruments (RDI) WorkHorse Broadband
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). This guide is designed to help
first time ADCP users to get familiar with their system.
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Getting Started

You are probably eager to get started, but take a moment to read a few
words of guidance. We strongly recommend you read all of the provided
documentation to learn the full capabilities of your WorkHorse ADCP.
The Reference Guides includes:
• Read This First. This guide is an introduction to the WorkHorse
ADCP.
• Installation Guide. Use this guide to plan your installation re-
quirements. This guide includes specifications and dimensions
for the WorkHorse (including outline installation drawings).
• Maintenance Guide. This guide covers WorkHorse mainte-
nance. Use this guide to make sure the WorkHorse is ready for a
deployment.
• Test Guide. Use this guide to test the ADCP.
• Troubleshooting Guide. This guide includes a system overview
and how to troubleshoot the WorkHorse. If the WorkHorse fails
a built-in test or you cannot communicate with the system, use
this guide to help locate the problem.
The WorkHorse User's Guide includes:
• These guides (one for Mariner, Monitor, Rio Grande, and Senti-
nel models) contain an overview of the WorkHorse hardware and
software.
P/N 957-6151-00 (August 2002)
WorkHorse Read This First
Acoustic Doppler Solutions
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