Table of Contents
1
Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 1
2
WorkHorse Sentinel ADCP Applications........................................................................................ 2
3
System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1
Sentinel ADCP Overview ....................................................................................................................4
3.2
I/O Cable Overview.............................................................................................................................6
3.3
Battery Pack Overview........................................................................................................................7
3.4
Flash Memory Card Overview.............................................................................................................8
3.5
Spare Parts.........................................................................................................................................8
4
WorkHorse Care................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1
General Handling Guidelines ..............................................................................................................9
4.2
Assembly Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................9
4.3
Deployment Guidelines.....................................................................................................................10
5
Setup the WorkHorse Sentinel ADCP........................................................................................... 11
5.1
Serial Communication.......................................................................................................................11
5.2
What if the WorkHorse Does Not Respond.......................................................................................12
6
Software........................................................................................................................................... 12
6.1
System Requirements.......................................................................................................................13
6.2
Software Installation..........................................................................................................................13
6.3
Utility Software ..................................................................................................................................13
6.4
WorkHorse Software Philosophy ......................................................................................................15
6.5
File Naming Conventions..................................................................................................................15
7
Batteries and Power ....................................................................................................................... 16
7.1
AC Adapter .......................................................................................................................................16
7.2
Alkaline Battery Pack Capacity .........................................................................................................16
7.3
External Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................16
7.4
Reusing Alkaline Batteries ................................................................................................................17
7.5
Bench-Top Battery Power Requirements..........................................................................................18
7.6
Operation Modes ..............................................................................................................................18
8
Testing Your WorkHorse................................................................................................................ 18
9
Compass Calibration...................................................................................................................... 20
9.1
Preparing for Calibration ...................................................................................................................20
9.2
Compass Calibration Verification......................................................................................................20
9.3
Compass Calibration Procedure .......................................................................................................21
10
Internal Pressure Sensor ............................................................................................................... 23
10.1
Pressure Sensor Maintenance..........................................................................................................23
11
Deployment Guide .......................................................................................................................... 24
11.1
Deployment Checklist .......................................................................................................................24
11.2
Prepare the ADCP for Deployment ...................................................................................................26
11.3
Use the Deployment Wizard .............................................................................................................27
11.3.1
Plan the Deployment.........................................................................................................................28
11.3.2
Set the ADCP’s Clock .......................................................................................................................29
11.3.3
Verify the Compass...........................................................................................................................30
11.3.4
Run the Pre-Deployment Tests.........................................................................................................31
11.3.5
Send the Commands ........................................................................................................................32
11.4
Deploy and Recover the ADCP.........................................................................................................33
11.5
Recover the Data..............................................................................................................................34
11.6
Verify and View the Data ..................................................................................................................35
11.7
Erase the Recorder...........................................................................................................................36
12
Backing Up Data ............................................................................................................................. 36
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