Table 7: Workhorse Adcp Tests - RD Instruments WorkHorse Sentinel User Manual

Table 7:
Test
Deploy?
System?
TS?
PS0
PA
PC2
RS
PC1
P/N 957-6163-00 (January 2001)
WorkHorse ADCP Tests
Guidelines
This will show a list of the deployment
commands and their current setting.
This will show a list of the system com-
mands and their current setting.
This will show the current setting of the
real time clock.
Displays system parameters.
Extensive pre-deployment test that tests
the signal path and all major signal proc-
essing subsystems. This test may not
pass unless the WorkHorse transducer
face is immersed water.
Continuously updates sensor display.
Rotate and tilt WorkHorse and watch the
readings on the display change.
This will show the amount of used and
free recorder space in megabytes.
Beam continuity test. Follow instructions
to rub each beam in turn to generate a
noise signal the WorkHorse uses to verify
the transducer beam is connected and
operational.
WorkHorse Sentinel User's Guide
Results
Verify the command
settings.
Verify the command
settings.
Verify the clock setting.
Verify the information is
consistent with what you
know about the setup of
your system.
All tests must pass.
Satisfy yourself that the
readings make sense.
Verify the recorder
space is sufficient for
the deployment.
All beams must pass.
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