Xylem SonTek RiverSurveyor Quick Start Manual

RiverSurveyor - Quick Start Guide
Getting started with the RiverSurveyor System
This is a quick reference guide to get started with the
RiverSurveyor ADP system. For more detailed
information, refer to the User Manual which can be found
on the software CD or via Start | All Programs | SonTek
Software after installation.
What's in the Case?
The specifications for the two available RiverSurveyor
ADP models are below. Only one ADP is provided with
each RiverSurveyor system:
RiverSurveyor ADP
S5
A
M9
A
B C
Standard Components
A S5 or M9
B Serial Power/Communications cable (10m)
C AC Power Supply with international cord kit
D Serial to USB Adapter
E Software and Documentation CD
F Warranty registration card
M
K
O
PC not
included
H
I
OPTIONAL Components
G PCM Rover (Basic OR DGPS configuration)
H RTK GPS Base Station (tripod not shown)
I Battery holders for PCM (2 per PCM)
J 1m Power/Comm cable, connects M9/S5 to PCM
K SonTek USB Radio
L Tablet (waterproof bag not shown)
GPS Antenna, support and pole (antenna type
M
may be different)
O Radio antenna, bracket and extension cord
1
Discharge Range (w/ GPS)
0.30 to 15.0 m
OR
0.30 to 80.0 m
D E F
M
A
O
G
J
L
RiverSurveyor – Quick Start Guide: Getting started with the RiverSurveyor System
Hardware Setup
Hardware setup depends on configuration purchased:
Always disconnect the S5/M9 from the PCM when
storing the equipment. Failure to do so will
prevent PCM from going into low-power state and
will cause batteries to overheat! Low-power state
starts 10 minutes after disconnection.
RTK Base Station Setup:
 Setup as shown in picture, in a
stable location as high as
possible near the site.
 Tripod can also be placed over a
known bench mark for absolute
positioning (HydroSurveyor only)
 For optimal radio range, radio
antenna can be raised higher
than shown.
 PCM may be attached to tripod
with supplied bracket.
Mounting the RiverSurveyor S5/M9
 System may be mounted to the SonTek HydroBoard II or
directly on a boat (see examples below)
 If mounted on a boat, mount and boat MUST be non-
magnetic.
Basic (Telemetry-only) PCM
Option. Different methods of
connecting to the PCM are: Via
tablet (via USB Radio), or
through PC (via USB Radio).
DGPS PCM Option. Different
methods of connecting to the PCM
are: Via tablet (via USB Radio), or
through PC (via USB Radio).
Shown is GPS antenna with radio
antenna, bracket and extension
cord.
RTK GPS PCM Option. Different
methods of connecting to the PCM
are: Via tablet (via USB Radio), or
through PC (via USB Radio).
Shown is GPS antenna with radio
antenna and extension cord as well
as the base station (typically
mounted on a tripod)
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