Xylem SonTek FlowTracker2 User Manual page 10

10.2. Handheld .................................................................................................... 180
10.3. Cables and Connectors .............................................................................. 181
10.4. Certifications ............................................................................................... 181
10.5. PC System Requirements ........................................................................... 182
Section 11. Operational Considerations ................................................................. 183
11.1. Software Upgrade ....................................................................................... 183
11.1.1 Upgrading Handheld Software .......................................................................................... 183
11.1.2 Upgrading ADV Firmware ................................................................................................. 185
11.2. Mounting and Installation ............................................................................ 185
11.2.1 FlowTracker2 Handheld .................................................................................................... 185
11.2.2 Handheld Mounting Bracket .............................................................................................. 185
11.2.3 Probe Mounting Bracket .................................................................................................... 186
11.3. Routine Maintenance .................................................................................. 187
11.3.1 Battery Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 187
11.3.2 Cleaning Instrument .......................................................................................................... 187
11.3.2.1 Handheld ......................................................................................................................... 187
11.3.2.2 Transducers .................................................................................................................... 188
11.3.3 Cable Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 188
11.3.4 O-rings ............................................................................................................................... 189
11.3.4.1 Housing ........................................................................................................................... 189
11.3.4.2 Battery Cap ..................................................................................................................... 189
11.3.5 Condensation in FlowTracker2 Housing ........................................................................... 189
11.3.6 Zinc Anodes for Corrosion Protection ............................................................................... 189
11.4. Seeding ....................................................................................................... 190
11.4.1 Scattering Material ............................................................................................................ 190
11.4.2 Field Applications .............................................................................................................. 190
11.5. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 191
11.5.1 Cannot Turn System On ................................................................................................... 191
11.5.2 Cannot Communicate with the FlowTracker2 ................................................................... 191
11.5.2.1 Handheld ......................................................................................................................... 191
11.5.2.2 Communication ............................................................................................................... 191
11.5.3 Cannot Retrieve Data from Internal Recorder .................................................................. 192
11.5.4 Velocity Data Appears Noisy or Unreasonable ................................................................. 192
11.5.5 Recovery Mode ................................................................................................................. 192
11.6. Health and Safety ....................................................................................... 193
11.6.1 Planning Field Work .......................................................................................................... 193
11.6.2 Communication ................................................................................................................. 194
11.6.3 Measurement Site Conditions ........................................................................................... 194
Section 12. FlowTracker2 File Format ..................................................................... 196
12.1. FlowTracker2 JSON File ............................................................................. 196
12.1.1 Measurement File Framework .......................................................................................... 197
12.1.2 Measurement File Structure .............................................................................................. 198
FlowTracker2 User's Manual (January 2019)
SonTek - a Xylem brand
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