Xylem SonTek River Surveyor S5 User Manual

SonTek, a Xylem brand
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RiverSurveyor S5/M9
System Manual
Firmware Version 3.00
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Xylem SonTek River Surveyor S5 Specifications

General

Brand	Xylem
Model	SonTek River Surveyor S5
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Section 2. RiverSurveyor Instrument Configuration and Options

2.2. Power and Communications Module (PCM) - Optional

Explains the PCM's function, LEDs, and connectivity options.

2.3. GPS Components – Optional

Details the available GPS options (RTK, DGPS) and their features.

Section 3. System Configurations and Setup

3.2. Configuration A – Direct Connection with S5 or M9 Core System

Explains the direct cable connection setup for the core system.

3.3. Configuration B – Bluetooth Communications

Describes the wireless Bluetooth setup for the system.

3.5. Configuration D – RTK GPS

Explains the wireless setup using RTK GPS for high precision.

Section 5. Introduction to Measurement Procedure

5.3. Pre-Measurement Tests

Outlines essential hardware tests before making a measurement.

Section 6. RiverSurveyor Live for PC Software

6.3. Installation

6.5. Connecting to the System

6.7. System Settings

6.9. Pre-Measurement Tests and Utilities

6.11. Data Collection

Section 7. RiverSurveyor Live for Mobile

7.3. Installation

7.5. Starting the Software and Connecting to the System

7.6. Preparing for a Measurement - Main Menu

Section 8. Reviewing Data Files/Post-Processing

8.5. Processing Data Files – Step by Step

Appendix G. Stationary Measurement Software

G-4. Making a Measurement

Appendix H. Loop Method

Appendix I. CastAway CTD Integration