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RDO Blue
Operator's Manual
Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu,
Pocket-Situ, RDO, RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered
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  • Page 1 RDO Blue Operator’s Manual Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu, Pocket-Situ, RDO, RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc. 2016. All rights reserved. This product may be covered by patents identified at www.in-situ.com/ ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Probe Info Tab ....................................14 Handheld Operation ..................................15 Part Numbers ....................................17 Getting Started ....................................18 Navigating VuSitu ....................................20 Calibrating Your RDO Instrument ..............................22 Remote Setup ....................................24 Instrument Specifications ................................26 Declaration of Similarity ................................29 Maintenance & Service ..................................30 Warranty Information ..................................32 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 3: Instrument Overview

    Instrument Overview Stripped-And-Tinned Option Use the stripped-and-tinned RDO Blue in PLC-controlled monitoring systems. Stripped-And-Tinned Wires Stripped-and-tinned wire allow you to connect the RDO Blue to a PLC or data logger. Probe Body Nose Guard/RDO Cap The removable nose guard protects the RDO cap during deployment.
  • Page 4 Twist-Lock Option The twist-lock RDO Blue works with any Bluetooth-enabled mobile device and the VuSitu mobile app. Twist-Lock Connector The Twist-lock connector allows your RDO Blue to communicate with the VuSitu mobile. Just plug the connector into a Wireless TROLL Com and launch VuSitu.

  • Page 5: Applications

    Applications The RDO Blue is ideal for dissolved oxygen measuremnet in a variety of situations. General Aquaculture Inland Pond Aquaculture Recirculating Aquaculture Systems 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 6: Required Components (Stripped-And-Tinned Option)

    The RDO Blue communicates via the Modbus protocol. Comm Kit Connect your RDO Blue to Comm Kit for calibration and programming. Attach the probe’s stripped-and- tinned wires to the Comm Kit. Plug the Comm Kit into your PC’s USB port.

  • Page 7: Required Components (Twist-Lock Option)

    Required Components (Twist-Lock Option) You need these components to configure and deploy the RDO Blue. RDO Blue The RDO Blue’s twist-lock connector attaches to a Wireless TROLL Com for communication with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. Wireless TROLL Com The Wireless TROLL Com enables communication between the instrument and your mobile device.

  • Page 8: Controller Requirements And Connection

    RS485 (+) Blue Keep the inside of the controller free of moisture and humidity. Condensed moisture can move through the wiring and cause the probe to fail. Install desiccant in the controller and replace it on a regular basis. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 9: Stripped-And-Tinned Instruments: First Steps

    Stripped-and-Tinned Instruments: First Steps You can calibrate the RDO Blue and see live readings with In-Situ’s Comm Kit software, available from www.-in-situ.com. With a PLC With Comm Kit Connect the RDO Blue to Download the RDO Blue Connect the RDO Blue to Download and install your PLC.

  • Page 10: Install The Software

    Windows PC. Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu, Pocket-Situ, RDO, RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc.

  • Page 11: Data Tab

    3 Name the file and press OK. 4 Enter a sample rate between 10 and 43200 seconds. 5 When you’re ready to begin recording data, press the Start button. Comm Kit creates a spreadsheet file with one row for each reading. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 12: Communication Tab

    Communication Tab Visit the Communication tab to change Modbus or 4-20 mA settings. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 13: Sensor Setup Tab

    Sensor Setup Tab 1 Use the tabs to navigate between functions. 2 Scroll through the parameters in the Live Data tab with the Up and Down buttons. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 14: Probe Info Tab

    1 Click Update Firmware to install the latest firmware. 2 Then click Select file and choose your firmware. 3 The version number will appear in the Firmware version box. The diagnostics tabs display critical sensor, sensor cap, calibration, and power supply info. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 15: Handheld Operation

    Handheld Operation To configure and deploy the RDO Blue, use a Wireless TROLL Com and a Bluetooth-enabled mobile device with the VuSitu app. 1 Wireless TROLL Com 2 Integrated Twist-Lock cable 3 RDO Blue 4 Bluetooth-enabled mobile device 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
  • Page 16 Calibrations from VuSitu’s menu. Follow the on- screen instructions. Information subject to change without notice. In-Situ, In-Situ logo, Baro Merge, BaroTROLL, HERMIT, HydroVu™, iSitu, Pocket-Situ, RDO, RuggedCable, RuggedReader, SmarTROLL™, TROLL, VuSitu, and Win-Situ are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc.

  • Page 17: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers Kit #0103190 1 RDO Blue with 10 meter cable 2 Wireless TROLL Com 3 Lanyard for Wireless TROLL Com Kit #0103210 1 RDO Blue with 3 meter cable 2 Wireless TROLL Com 3 Lanyard for Wireless TROLL Com...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    RDO cap into place. Connect the instrument to a Wireless TROLL Com. Flat edge Attach the RDO Blue’s Make sure the flat edges You will hear a click when Press the power button twist-lock connector to...
  • Page 19 Pair the Wireless TROLL Com with your mobile device. You must have the VuSitu mobile app to use the RDO Blue with a mobile device. Download VuSitu from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Tap your mobile device’s...

  • Page 20: Navigating Vusitu

    After Bluetooth pairing, VuSitu displays the Connected Instrument screen. You can access all features of the app from this screen. Connected Instrument Screen Access help Access menu. information. RDO Blue Take single readings or continuously record at two- second intervals. Calibrate sensors.
  • Page 21 Press and hold any of the Press an item and swipe and swipe right to reveal items in a list of files. left to reveal the delete the sharing icon. and sharing icons. You can now select two or more items. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 22: Calibrating Your Rdo Instrument

    Remove the storage cap from the top of the Saturate the sponge wafer (use approximately calibration chamber and replace it with the vented 10 mL of water) and place it in the bottom of the calibration cap. calibration chamber. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
  • Page 23 Place the probe into the solution. Leave at least calibration chamber. Fill the chamber to the fill line 13 mm (0.5”) between the surface of the sensing with approximately 60 mL of fresh sodium sulfite or element and the bottom of the chamber. another solution. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 24: Remote Setup

    Remote Setup Carabiner The carabiner allows a VuLink to attach to the top of a well via a well dock. VuLink telemetry device VuLink powers the RDO Blue and transmits data to HydroVu or another FTP server. RDO Blue 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
  • Page 25 VuLink Quickstart Guide Create a HydroVu account. Go to the telemetry page. Visit hydrovu.com and create an account. Click the telemetry page link in the menu on the left side of the page. Then click Add a VuLink. Scan the QR code on your Attach the antenna and connect an instrument.

  • Page 26: Instrument Specifications

    0.01ºC Units, Temp. Celsius, Fahrenheit Salinity Comp. Fixed or real-time capable Barometric Comp. Fixed or real-time capable EPA-approved In-Situ® RDO methods 1002-8-2009, 1003- Methods 8-2009, 1004-8-2009 Standard Methods 4500-O Environmental Ratings Pressure 150 psi from 0° to 50°C Depth 100m (328ft) @ 25°C Operating Temp.
  • Page 27 Maximum (measurement): 50 mA at 12 VDC Idle Power Consumption (communication only): 2 mA at 12 VDC Warranty 2 years from date of shipment NOTES: Ryton is a registered trademark of Solvay SA.; Cycoloy is a registered trademark of SABIC GLOBAL Technologies B.V. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 29: Declaration Of Similarity

    Radio disturbance characteristics for scientific and medical equipment The CE mark is affixed accordingly. Ben Kimbell VP of R&D In-Situ, Inc. October 28, 2020 Copyright © 2015 In-Situ Inc. This document is confidential and is the property of In-Situ Inc. Do not distribute without approval. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 30: Maintenance & Service

    Cleaning the Optical Window Clean the optical window only when you change the cap. Remove the cap and Do not use water or any gently wipe the lens with kind of solution to clean the supplied lens cloth. the optical window. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...
  • Page 31 Apply another the RDO cap with the flat onto the probe. based lubricant around thin layer of lubricant to edge and metal contacts the O-ring grooves. the O-rings and grooves. on the probe. Slide the cap in place. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information In-Situ provides a 2-year, limited warranty on the RDO Blue instrument. To make a return, visit www.in-situ. com and fill out a return material authorization (RMA) form. 1-970-498-1500 www.in-situ.com...

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