SonTek RS5 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

The Sontek HydroSurveyor is a system designed to collect bathymetric, water column velocity profile, and acoustic bottom tracking data as part of a hydrographic survey.

Features

  • SmartPulse+ utilizes Pulse-coherent and Broadband acoustic profiling that automatically adjusts based on conditions
  • Vertical acoustic beam for the most accurate channel cross-sectional area in discharge applications
  • Batteries and Bluetooth radio are housed in the RS5, eliminating external electric boxes
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Overview
The HydroSurveyor is a system designed to collect bathymetric, water column velocity profile, and acoustic bottom tracking data as part of a hydrographic survey. The two key components of the system are the HydroSurveyor Acoustic Doppler Profiler (ADP) platform, and the powerful, yet user-friendly, data collection software. With the HydroSurveyor platform, SonTek is able to offer an exclusive 5-beam depth sounding device, with built-in navigation, full water column velocity (currents) profiling, full compensation for speed of sound (with the CastAway-CTD), and integrated positioning solution.

Water Velocity Profiling Profiling Range 0.1-6 m (*1)
  Velocity Range ±5 m/s
  Accuracy  1% ±0.002 m/s
  Resolution 0.001 m/s
  Number of Cells Up to 128
  Cell Size 2.5-30 cm
  Data Output Rate 1.0 Hz
Bottom Tracking Depth Range 0.1-6 m (*1)
  Accuracy (*2) 1% ± 0.002 m/s
  Resolution 0.001 m/s
Depth Measurement Range 0.1-6.5 m (*1)
  Accuracy 1% ±0.005 m
Sensors Temperature Sensors Resolution: ±0.01°C
Accuracy: ±0.5°C
  Compass/Tilt Sensor Range: ±180° Pitch/Roll, 0-360° Heading
Heading Accuracy: ±2°
Pitch/Roll Accuracy: ±1°
Transducers Total Number Five, 3.0 Mhz
  Beam Angle 25°
  Beam Width
  Bandwidth 25%
Battery Characteristics Input Voltage 3.3-4.2 VDC
  Power Source - Li-Ion 1x size 18650, Tenergy, Type 30016-04, 3.7Vdc, 2600mAh
  Battery Life - 1 x size 18650 Seven hours continuous use, typical settings (*3)
  Power Consumption 1.0 W (Average)
  Dimensions 19.2 mm x 69.7 mm
Communications Radio Protocol Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5)
  Range 100 m (*4)
  Bluetooth Compliance FCC Part 15, FCC ID: XPYNINAB30
ISED Certification: 8595A-NINAB30
Environmental Operation Temperature -5° to 45°C (23°F to 113°F)
  Storage Temperature -20° to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
  Storage with Battery Temperature (*5) -20° to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)
RS5 Physical Properties Dimensions - HBII Micro 76 cm (30”) x 50 cm (20”) x 11cm (4.25”)
  Dimensions - RS5 Unit 24 cm (9.5”) x 5 cm (2.2”)
  Weight in Air - RS5 Unit 0.45 kg (1.0 lbs)
  Weight in Water - RS5 Unit 0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)
  Weight in Air - RS5/HBII Micro/Geode 3.63 kg (8.0 lbs)
  Waterproof Rating IP67
DGNSS Horizontal RMS SBAS (WAAS): <0.3 m (0.98 ft)
  2DRMS SBAS (WAAS): <0.6 m (1.96 ft)
  Frequency L1, Multi-GNSS

*Additional notes
1 Maximum range will vary with environmental conditions.
2 Bottom velocity accuracy.
3 Seven hours continuous use, typical settings.
4 When using provided SonTek USB radio with antenna.
5 Remove batteries from the RS5 if storage temperatures exceed the storage temperature of the Li-Ion battery.

  • RS5 acoustic Doppler current profiler
  • RSQ Windows software
  • Plastic shipping case
  • 3‐ft (91‐cm) radio antenna cable
  • USB Bluetooth radio
  • (2) Li‐Ion rechargeable batteries
  • USB battery charger
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