SonTek, a Xylem brand
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RiverSurveyor S5/M9 System Manual (February 2013)
M5.00 = Magnetic influence is acceptable
Q9 = Magnetic field is uniform
H9 = Complete horizontal rotation
V9 = High pitch/roll
Recommendation(s):
The required duration of the compass calibration is between 1 and 2 minutes.
6.9.2.
System Test
The System Test
performs a series of checks to confirm the battery, compass, recorder and
temperature sensor are in good operating condition. Click
Start
to initiate the test (Figure 36).
The test typically takes 60 seconds and will present a dialog window indicating a system test
Pass or Fail. A failure would indicate that user action is required to ensure proper functionality of
the system.
Figure 36. System Test Window
Below is a list of the following system Fail messages:
System battery voltage < 12 volts
System compass is not working
System SD card (memory) is not working
Temperature sensor is not working
6.9.3.
Set Time
Set Time
allows you to verify and set the time used for the discharge measurement. The popup
window allows you to click the check-box to use the PC time or set the time manually (Figure
37). Click the
Set Time
button to apply the time setting and close the window.
