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SonTek RS5 User Manual (August 2020) 139

The RSQ software will point to a default firmware folder, and search for a firmware file

(with extension .bin). If the user is provided with a different firmware file (as a beta

tester, or for any other reason), the user can navigate to the location where that file is

located. Pressing the Open button will initiate the firmware upgrade process. A status

bar will appear:

When successful, the following message will appear:

Rs51
Declarations of Conformity2
Release Notice12
Table of Contents14
List of Tables18
List of Equations19
Section 1. Introduction20
- Sontek RS5 ADP20
- Sontek RSQ Software21
Section 2. RS5 Instrument Specifications21
Section 3. RS5 Configuration Options and Setup24
- Rs5 Adp24
- RS5 BASIC - no Compass/No GNSS24
- RS5 MAX - Compass and GNSS Options26
- Sontek Hydroboard II-Micro29
- Carrying Case Options30
  - Pelican Case (RS5 System Only)30
  - Backpack for Hydroboard and System - Optional31
Section 4. System Maintenance32
- Cleaning the Transducers33
- O-Rings33
- Batteries33
- Calibration33
Section 5. Pre-Measurement Hardware Setup Steps33
- Powering on the RS5 (Basic)33
- Powering on GNSS Accessories (Max)34
- Secure RS5 in Hydroboard II - Micro36
- Connect Bluetooth Radio Antenna36
- Connect GNSS Antenna Cable37
Section 6. RSQ for PC - Moving Boat38
- Overview - RSQ Software for PC38
- PC System Requirements38
- Software Installation38
- Starting the Software38
- Software Layout During Data Collection39
- Software Tools49
- Hot Keys/Accelerators52
- General Plot/Display Functionality Features53
Section 7. Collecting a Measurement - Moving Boat54
- Moving Boat Discharge Measurement Background and Calculations54
- Starting the System57
- Connecting to the System57
- Starting a Moving Boat Measurement64
- Smart Page (Pre-Measurement Setup and Checks)64
- Edge Configuration78
- Extrapolation Configuration80
- Calculation Thresholds82
- Templates from Smart Page83
- Data Collection83
- Discharge Summary Overview96
- Other Data98
- Saving and Closing a Measurement100
Section 8. Reviewing Data Files and Post-Processing - Moving Boat101
- RS5 Data File Format101
- Opening RS5 Data Files101
- Opening Riversurveyor M9/S5 Data Files102
- Data Review/Processing View102
- Measurement Session Options103
- Discharge Settings106
- Data Export113
- Other Data119
- Toolbox120
- Reset to Field Settings121
- Extract Subsection to New Transect121
- Data Processing Suggestions and Tips123
Section 9. RSQ for PC - Stationary124
Section 10. References125
Appendix A. Site Selection Requirements126
Appendix B. Software Settings127
Appendix C. Hardware Utilities133
Appendix D. How to Enable External GNSS Using the GNSS Unlock Code141
Appendix E. Matlab Export File Structure144

Brand	Xylem
Model	Sontek River Surveyor RS5
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

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