Dealer Training March 2015

SonTek-SL Setup for Data

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JANICE LANDSFELD
Outline

• Overview of SL and SL-Specific parameters

• Site selection
• Aspect ratio
• Mounting frame

• SL(3G): Using the SmartPage for instrument setup

• Argonaut-SL: Using the ViewArgonaut Deployment Wizard for
instrument setup

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Integrated Cell versus Multi-Cell

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10 equally spaced
current profile cells

One cell programmed

independently from
11th Independent Cell the others

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SL Site Selection

SL should be installed in a straight section of channel, avoiding any

curves and abrupt changes in elevation.
• Try to find an area with uniform flow conditions and low turbulence.
• Look for a clean and consistent cross-section, with minimal chance of
sedimentation/vegetation buildup
• Consider large water level changes carefully
• Recommended at least ten channel widths down-stream or upstream of control
points (gates) and flow disturbances.
• Usually mount in the middle of the water column or the location of highest
velocity
• Do a beam check!!
• Use the real-time level sensor to ensure level mounting
• Aspect ratio is always important when recommending a SL and when installing
a SL

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Aspect Ratio

• SonTek’s rule of thumb aspect ratio is 20:1

• Can vary based on environmental conditions
• SonTek’s narrowband technology is better at this than RDIs

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SL Canal Mount

• Allows deployment and retrieval of instrument to same

location
• Extra “Add-on” sections to extend length
• Aluminum construction
• Fits all SLs

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SL(3G) Setup—SmartPage, connected to instrument

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Trouble Connecting?

Here are some Troubleshooting Tips!

1) Check your power supply
2) Check all cables and connections
3) Are you using a USB to Serial adapter?
1) If no, you should be
2) If yes, do you have the latest driver installed? D2XX Driver
4) Have you determined what COM port you are using from Device
Manager?
5) Have you tried a System reset?
6) Have you tried power cycling?

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Before proceeding to SmartPage settings…

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Let’s walk through the SmartPage ….
Plan a Deployment

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Smart Page – Load Settings

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Smart Page – Save Settings

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Setting Automatic Prompts

Two key parameters NOT on the Smart Page:

- Set System Time
- Calibrate Pressure sensor

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Setting Automatic Prompts

With the proper Software settings, you will be prompted to set these
upon connecting to the system.

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ViewArgonaut—for the SL500

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End

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