OTT Hydrolab DS5X - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 2 General Information ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Safety Information............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Use of Hazard Information......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Precautionary Labels................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 DS5, DS5X Multiprobe...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 MS5 Multiprobe................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Sensor Options ..................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 DS5 Sensor Options................................................................................................................................ 12
Section 3 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Unpacking the Instrument ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Instrument Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Power Options .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Section 4 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 Parameter Setup............................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.1 Using the Surveyor for Parameter Setup................................................................................................. 19
4.1.2 Using Hydras 3 LT for Parameter Setup.................................................................................................. 20
4.1.3 Specific Conductance Parameter Setup.................................................................................................. 20
4.1.4 Clark Cell Dissolved Oxygen Parameter Setup....................................................................................... 22
4.1.5 pH Parameter Setup................................................................................................................................ 22
4.1.6 Other Parameter Setup ........................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 Calibration......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 Calibrating the Sensors Using the Surveyor............................................................................................ 22
4.2.2 Calibrating the Sensors Using Hydras 3 LT............................................................................................. 23
4.2.3 Calibration Preparation............................................................................................................................ 24
4.2.4 Temperature Sensor Calibration.............................................................................................................. 25
4.2.5 Specific Conductance Calibration............................................................................................................ 25
4.2.6 Clark Cell Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Calibration .................................................................................... 25
4.2.6.1 Water-Saturated Air Dissolved Oxygen Calibration ....................................................................... 25
4.2.6.2 Known Concentration Dissolved Oxygen Calibration..................................................................... 26
4.2.7 Pressure Sensor Calibration.................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.8 pH/ORP Calibration................................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.9 Other Sensor Calibrations ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Using the DS5/MS5 for Short Term Deployments............................................................................................. 27
4.3.1 Gathering Data Using the Surveyor......................................................................................................... 27
4.3.2 Gathering Data Using a PC and Hydras 3 LT.......................................................................................... 27
4.3.3 Using the DS5/DS5X/MS5 for Unattended Monitoring ............................................................................ 27
4.3.3.1 Creating Log Files.......................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.3.2 Downloading Log Files................................................................................................................... 28
Section 5 Deployment........................................................................................................................................... 29
5.1 Deployment Considerations.............................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.1 Pressure Extremes.................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.2 Temperature Extremes ............................................................................................................................ 29
5.1.3 Data Transmission Lines ..................................................................................................
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1.4 Minimum De
pth Requirements................................................................................................................ 29
5.2 Deployment in Open Waters............................................................................................................................. 30
5.2.1 Minimum Clearance Requirements ......................................................................................................... 30
5.2.2 Long-term Deployment in Open Waters .................................................................................................. 30
5.2.2.1 Anchoring the DS5 or DS5X using the Support Bail ...................................................................... 31
5.2.2.2 Anchoring the MS5 using the Bail Kit............................................................................................. 32
5.2.2.3 Anchoring the MS5 using the Mooring Fixture............................................................................... 32